Linksys WUSB54GC manual Setting up and Connecting the USB Adapter, Starting the Setup Wizard

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Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter

Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the USB Adapter

The USB Adapter is set up with the Setup Wizard that comes on the CD enclosed with the Adapter. This chapter will guide you through the setup procedure.

IMPORTANT: Do not connect the Adapter until you are instructed to do so or the setup will not work.

Starting the Setup Wizard

To begin the setup process, insert the Setup Wizard CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The Setup Wizard should run automatically, and the Welcome screen should appear. If it does not, click the Start button and choose Run. In the field that appears, enter D:\setup.exe (if “D” is the letter of your CD-ROM drive).

On the Welcome screen, you have the following choices:

Click Here to Start - Click the Click Here to Start button to begin the software installation process.

User Guide - Click the User Guide button to open this User Guide.

Exit - Click Exit to exit the Setup Wizard.

Figure 4-1: Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen

1.To install the Adapter, click the Click Here to Start button on the Welcome screen.

2.After reading the License Agreement, click Next if you agree and want to continue the installation, or click Cancel to end the installation.

3.Windows will begin copying the files onto your PC.

Figure 4-2: Setup Wizard’s License Agreement

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Contents 4802GHz.11gWireless-G How to Use this User Guide Copyright and TrademarksTable of Contents Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter List of Figures Front PanelMore Information Wireless Network Status 39 Leap Introduction WelcomeWhat’s in this Guide? Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter Roaming Planning your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology Planning your Wireless Network Network LayoutGetting to Know the Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter LED IndicatorsSetting up and Connecting the USB Adapter Starting the Setup WizardConnecting the Adapter Connecting the Adapter ScreenSetting Up the Adapter Available Wireless NetworkSetting Up the Adapter with SecureEasySetup SecureEasySetup Logo and LocationChanges, refer to Using the Wireless Network Monitor Setting Up the Adapter with Available Networks Encryption encoding data transmitted in a network12 PSK2 Needed for Connection Changes, refer to Using the Wireless Network Monitor Setting Up the Adapter with Manual Setup 15 Network Settings16 Wireless Mode WEP WPA Personal PSK2WPA Enterprise EAP-TLSRadius Leap 27 Confirm New Settings Link Information Screens Using the Wireless Network MonitorAccessing the Wireless Network Monitor Wireless Network Status Wireless Network Statistics SecureEasySetup SecureEasySetup ButtonSecureEasySetup is Complete Site Survey Site InformationProfiles Profile InformationCreating a New Profile 15 Export a Profile19 The SecureEasySetup Logo and Location 21 SecureEasySetup Complete 22 Available Wireless Network 25 PSK2 Needed for Connection 26 The Congratulations Screen 28 Network Settings 31 Wireless Security 32 Wireless Security WEP 33 Wireless Security WPA Personal 35 Wireless Security WPA Enterprise EAP-TLS 37 Wireless Security Radius EAP-TLS 39 Leap 41 The Congratulations Screen Appendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsFrequently Asked Questions What is the Ieee 802.11b standard?What is ad-hoc mode? What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? Appendix B Using Windows XP Wireless Configuration Figure B-1 Wireless Network Monitor IconFigure B-4 Available Wireless Network Figure B-6 Network Connection Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix C Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Appendix C Wireless Security Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter Network Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix D Windows HelpShared Resources Appendix E Glossary Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter Appendix F Warranty Information Limited WarrantyStandards Appendix G SpecificationsModel Dbpsk 1 Mbps 802.11g OfdmStorage Humidity Storage TempOperating Humidity Appendix H Regulatory Information FCC StatementCompact Wireless-G USB Adapter Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Appendix I Contact Information