Linksys WUSB54GS EU Manuale utente

A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.

Model No.

USB Network Adapter

Wireless-G

WUSB54GS (EU/LA/UK)

User Guide

WIRELESS

GHz

2.4

802.11g

with SpeedBooster

Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster

Specifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco

rights reserved. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective

holders.

How to Use this User Guide

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TableofContents

Chapter 1: Introduction 1

Welcome 1

What’s in this Guide? 2

Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network 4

Network Topology 4

Roaming 4

Network Layout 5

Chapter 3: Setting up and Connecting the USB Network Adapter 6

Starting the Setup Wizard 6

Connecting the Adapter 7

Setting Up the Adapter 8

Chapter 4: Using the Wireless Network Monitor 20

Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor 20

Link Information Screens 20

SecureEasySetup 23

Site Survey 25

Profiles 26

Creating a New Profile 27

Appendix A: Troubleshooting 39

Common Problems and Solutions 39

Frequently Asked Questions 40

Appendix B: Using Windows XP Wireless Configuration 43

Appendix C: Wireless Security 46

Security Precautions 46

Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 46

Appendix D: Windows Help 49

Appendix E: Glossary 50

Appendix F: Specifications 53

Appendix G: Warranty Information 55

Appendix H: Regulatory Information 56

Appendix I: Contact Information 63

Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster

ListofFigures

Figure 3-1: Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen 6

Figure 3-2: Setup Wizard’s License Agreement 6

Figure 3-3: The Connecting the Adapter Screen 7

Figure 3-4: Connecting the Adapter 7

Figure 3-5: The Adapter’s USB port 7

Figure 3-6: Available Wireless Network 8

Figure 3-7: Available Wireless Network 9

Figure 3-8: SecureEasySetup 9

Figure 3-9: The SecureEasySetup Logo and Location 9

Figure 3-10: SecureEasySetup complete 10

Figure 3-11: Available Wireless Network 11

Figure 3-12: WEP Key Needed for Connection 11

Figure 3-13: PSK Needed for Connection 12

Figure 3-14: The Congratulations screen 12

Figure 3-15: Available Wireless Network 13

Figure 3-16: Network Settings 13

Figure 3-17: Wireless Mode 14

Figure 3-18: Ad-Hoc Mode Settings 14

Figure 3-19: Wireless Security 15

Figure 3-20: Wireless Security - WEP 15

Figure 3-21: Wireless Security - PSK 16

Figure 3-22: Wireless Security - PSK + RADIUS 17

Figure 3-23: Wireless Security - RADIUS 18

Figure 3-24: Confirm New Settings 19

Figure 3-25: The Congratulations screen 19

Figure 4-1: Wireless Network Monitor Icon 20

Figure 4-2: Link Information 20

Figure 4-3: More Information - Wireless Network Status 21

Figure 4-4: More Information - Wireless Network Statistics 22

Figure 4-5: The SecureEasySetup button 23

Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster

Figure 4-6: The SecureEasySetup Logo and Location 23

Figure 4-7: SecureEasySetup 23

Figure 4-8: SecureEasySetup is complete 24

Figure 4-9: Site Survey 25

Figure 4-10: WEP Key Needed for Connection 25

Figure 4-11: PSK Needed for Connection 25

Figure 4-12: Profiles 26

Figure 4-13: Import a Profile 26

Figure 4-14: Export a Profile 26

Figure 4-15: Create a New Profile 27

Figure 4-16: Available Wireless Network 27

Figure 4-17: Available Wireless Network 28

Figure 4-18: The SecureEasySetup Logo and Location 28

Figure 4-19: SecureEasySetup 28

Figure 4-20: SecureEasySetup complete 29

Figure 4-21: Available Wireless Network 30

Figure 4-22: WEP Key Needed for Connection 30

Figure 4-23: PSK Needed for Connection 31

Figure 4-24: The Congratulations screen 31

Figure 4-25: Available Wireless Network 32

Figure 4-26: Network Settings 32

Figure 4-27: Wireless Mode 33

Figure 4-28: Ad-Hoc Mode Settings 33

Figure 4-29: Wireless Security 34

Figure 4-30: Wireless Security - WEP 34

Figure 4-31: Wireless Security - PSK 35

Figure 4-32: Wireless Security - PSK + RADIUS 36

Figure 4-33: Wireless Security - RADIUS 37

Figure 4-34: Confirm New Settings 38

Figure 4-35: The Congratulations screen 38

Figure B-1: Wireless Network Monitor Icon 43

Figure B-2: Windows XP - Use Windows XP Wireless Configuration 43

Figure B-3: Windows XP Wireless Configuration Icon 43

Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster

Figure B-4: Available Wireless Network 44

Figure B-5: No Wireless Security 44

Figure B-6: Network Connection - Wireless Security 45

Figure B-7: Wireless Network Connection 45

Chapter 1: Introduction

Welcome

Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster

Chapter1:Introduction

Welcome

Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G USB Network Adapter. With this Adapter, your wireless networking

experience will be faster and easier than ever.

How does the Adapter do this? Like all wireless products, the Adapter allows for greater range and mobility

within your wireless network. Connecting to your PC via the USB port means that this Adapter leaves the PC’s

slots open for other purposes. This adapter communicates over the 802.11g wireless standard, one of the newest

wireless standards, to communicate with your network.

But what does all of this mean?

Networks are useful tools for sharing computer resources. You can access one printer from different computers

and access data located on another computer's hard drive. Networks are even used for playing multiplayer video

games. So, networks are not only useful in homes and offices, they can also be fun.

PCs equipped with wireless cards and adapters can communicate without cumbersome cables. By sharing the

same wireless settings, within their transmission radius, they form a wireless network.

And now, with SecureEasySetup, setting up your network and your Wireless-G USB Network Adapter is easier

than ever.

Use the instructions in this Guide to help you connect the Adapter, set it up, and configure it for your network.

These instructions should be all you need to get the most out of the Adapter.

802.11g: an IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a

maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps, an operating frequency

of 2.4GHz, and backward compatibility with 802.11b devices.

adapter: a device that adds network functionality to your PC.

network: a series of computers or devices

connected for the purpose of data sharing, storage,

and/or transmission between users.

Chapter 1: Introduction

What’s in this Guide?

Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster

What’s in this Guide?

This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-G USB Network Adapter.

• Chapter 1: Introduction

This chapter describes the Adapter’s applications and this User Guide.

• Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network

This chapter discusses a few of the basics about wireless networking.

• Chapter 3: Setting Up and Connecting the USB Network Adapter

This chapter shows you how to setup and connect the Adapter.

• Chapter 4: Using the Wireless Network Monitor

This chapter show you how to use the Adapter’s Wireless Network Monitor.

• Appendix A: Troubleshooting

This appendix describes some problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions, regarding

installation and use of the Adapter.

• Appendix B: Using Windows XP Wireless Configuration

This appendix describes how Windows XP users can use Window’s built-in wireless configuration to monitor

their Adapter.

• Appendix C: Wireless Security

This appendix discusses security issues regarding wireless networking and measures you can take to help

protect your wireless network.

• Appendix D: Windows Help

This appendix describes how you can use Windows Help for instructions about networking, such as installing

the TCP/IP protocol.

• Appendix E: Glossary

This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in networking.

• Appendix F: Specifications

This appendix provides the Adapter’s technical specifications.

• Appendix G: Warranty Information

This appendix supplies the Adapter’s warranty information.

Chapter 1: Introduction

What’s in this Guide?

Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster

• Appendix H: Regulatory Information

This appendix supplies the Adapter’s regulatory information.

• Appendix I: Contact Information

This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support.

Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network

Network Topology

Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster

Chapter2:PlanningyourWirelessNetwork

Network Topology

A wireless network is a group of computers, each equipped with one wireless adapter. Computers in a wireless

network must be configured to share the same radio channel. Several PCs equipped with wireless cards or

adapters can communicate with one another to form an ad-hoc network.

Linksys wireless adapters also provide users access to a wired network when using an access point or wireless

router. An integrated wireless and wired network is called an infrastructure network. Each wireless PC in an

infrastructure network can talk to any computer in a wired network infrastructure via the access point or wireless

router.

An infrastructure configuration extends the accessibility of a wireless PC to a wired network, and can double the

effective wireless transmission range for two wireless adapter PCs. Since an access point is able to forward data

within a network, the effective transmission range in an infrastructure network can be doubled.

Roaming

Infrastructure mode also supports roaming capabilities for mobile users. Roaming means that you can move your

wireless PC within your network and the access points will pick up the wireless PC's signal, providing that they

both share the same channel and SSID.

Before enabling you consider roaming, choose a feasible radio channel and optimum access point position.

Proper access point positioning combined with a clear radio signal will greatly enhance performance.

access point: device that allows wireless-

equipped computers and other devices to

communicate with a wired network.

ad-hoc: a group of wireless devices

communicating directly with each other (peer-

to-peer) without the use of an access point

infrastructure: Configuration in which a

wireless network is bridged to a wired

network via an access point.

roaming: the ability to take a wireless

device from one access point's range to

another without losing the connection.

ssid: your wireless network’s name

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