Connecting the USB Network Adapter, A USB Port | Linksys WUSB54GS

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Chapter 4: Connecting the USB Network Adapter

1. To connect the Adapter to your PC, simply plug the USB end into your PC’s available USB port.

	Figure 4-2: A USB Port
	port: the connection point on a computer or networking
Figure 4-1: The Adapter’s USB Port	device used for plugging in a cable or an adapter.

2.Once you’ve connected the Adapter, Windows XP users may see a New Hardware Wizard appear for the installation of drivers into your operating system. Make sure the Recommended radio button is selected, and click the Next button.

Figure 4-3: The New Hardware Wizard

Chapter 4: Connecting the USB Network Adapter

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Linksys WUSB54GS manual Connecting the USB Network Adapter, A USB Port

Contents

802 GHz .11g Wireless- G How to Use this User Guide Copyright and Trademarks Table of Contents Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen List of Figures 13 Create a New Profile Introduction Welcome What’s in this Guide? Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster Network Topology Planning your Wireless NetworkSsid your wireless network’s name Roaming Planning your Wireless Network Network Layout Using the USB Network Adapter’s Setup Wizard Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen Wireless Mode Screen Wireless Security Screen WEP PSK+RADIUS 10 The Check Settings Screen Software instructions for the computer Adapter Connecting the USB Network Adapter A USB Port LED Indicators Link Using the Wireless Network Monitor Using the Wireless Network Monitor Icon Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor Link Information Wireless Network Status Wireless Network Statistics Site Survey Site Information Profiles Profile Information Creating a New Profile 13 Create a New Profile 17 Ad-Hoc Mode Settings for New Profile 18 Wireless Security for New Profile WEP 20 Wireless Security PSK for New Profile PSK PSK + Radius EAP-TLS 23 Wireless Security Radius Using EAP-TLS for New Profile Radius 26 Congratulations for New Profile My computer does not recognize the USB Network Adapter Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions USB Network Adapter does not work properly What is the Ieee 802.11g standard? Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the Ieee 802.11b standard? What Ieee 802.11b features are supported? What is roaming? What is ad-hoc mode?What is infrastructure mode? What is ISM band? What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is WEP? Appendix B Wireless Security Security PrecautionsSecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster Shared Resources Appendix C Windows HelpTCP/IP Network Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix D Glossary Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster WUSB54GS Appendix E SpecificationsModel Standards Storage Temp FCCOperating Temp Operating Humidity Appendix F Warranty Information Limited Warranty Appendix G Regulatory Information FCC Statement Appendix H Contact Information