Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter

Setting Up the Adapter with Manual Setup

If you are not taking advantage of SecureEasySetup and your network is not listed with the available networks, click Manual Setup on the Available Wireless Network screen to set up the adapter manually.

1.After clicking Manual Setup, the Network Settings screen will appear. If your network has a router or other DHCP server, click the radio button next to Obtain network settings automatically (DHCP).

If your network does not have a DHCP server, click the radio button next to Specify network settings. Enter an IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS addresses appropriate for your network. You must specify the IP Address and Subnet Mask on this screen. If you are unsure about the Default Gateway and DNS addresses, leave these fields empty.

Figure 4-14: Available Wireless Network

IP Address - This IP Address must be unique to your network.

Subnet Mask - The Adapter’s Subnet Mask must be the same as your wired network’s Subnet Mask.

Default Gateway - Enter the IP address of your network’s Gateway here.

DNS 1 and DNS 2 - Enter the DNS address of your wired Ethernet network here.

Click Next to continue, or click Back to return to the Available Wireless Network screen.

Figure 4-15: Network Settings

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Linksys WUSB54GC manual Setting Up the Adapter with Manual Setup, Network Settings