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USER GUIDE BUSINESS SERIES WUSB200 Wireless ModeMl Nood.el No. Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster Model No.
USER GUIDE BUSINESS SERIES WUSB200 Wireless ModeMl Nood.el No. Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster Model No.
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... of California to while using the USB Network Adapter. This exclamation point means there is a caution or warning and is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. Also, each figure... property or the USB Network Adapter. Other brands and product names are presented like this User Guide This user guide has been designed to make understanding networking with RangeBooster Copyright and Trademarks...their respective holders. Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with the USB Network Adapter easier than ever. All rights reserved. WUSB200-UG-61129NC BW
... of California to while using the USB Network Adapter. This exclamation point means there is a caution or warning and is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. Also, each figure... property or the USB Network Adapter. Other brands and product names are presented like this User Guide This user guide has been designed to make understanding networking with RangeBooster Copyright and Trademarks...their respective holders. Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with the USB Network Adapter easier than ever. All rights reserved. WUSB200-UG-61129NC BW
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Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What's in this User Guide? 2 Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network 4 Network Topology 4 Roaming 4 Network Layout 5 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter 6 The LED Indicators 6 Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter 7 Starting the Setup 7 Connecting the Adapter 8 Setting up the Adapter 9 Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor 19 Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor 19 ...
Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What's in this User Guide? 2 Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network 4 Network Topology 4 Roaming 4 Network Layout 5 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter 6 The LED Indicators 6 Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter 7 Starting the Setup 7 Connecting the Adapter 8 Setting up the Adapter 9 Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor 19 Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor 19 ...
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Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration 66 Appendix C: Wireless Security 69 Security Precautions 69 Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 69 Appendix D: Windows Help 72 Appendix E: Glossary 73 Appendix F: Specifications 78 Appendix G: Warranty Information 80 Appendix H: Regulatory Information 81 Appendix I: Contact Information 88
Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration 66 Appendix C: Wireless Security 69 Security Precautions 69 Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 69 Appendix D: Windows Help 72 Appendix E: Glossary 73 Appendix F: Specifications 78 Appendix G: Warranty Information 80 Appendix H: Regulatory Information 81 Appendix I: Contact Information 88
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... - Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster List of Figures Figure 3-1: LEDs 6 Figure 4-1: Setup Wizard's Welcome Screen 7 Figure 4-2: Setup Wizard's License Agreement 8 Figure 4-3: Connecting the Adapter 8 Figure 4-4: Available Wireless Network 9 Figure 4-5: WEP 10 Figure 4-6: WPA - WPA Enterprise-PEAP 15 Figure 4-18: Wireless Security - RADIUS - WPA Enterprise-EAP-TLS 15 Figure 4-17: Wireless Security - Available Wireless Network 23 EAP-TLS 17 Figure 4-21: Wireless Security - Wireless Network...
... - Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster List of Figures Figure 3-1: LEDs 6 Figure 4-1: Setup Wizard's Welcome Screen 7 Figure 4-2: Setup Wizard's License Agreement 8 Figure 4-3: Connecting the Adapter 8 Figure 4-4: Available Wireless Network 9 Figure 4-5: WEP 10 Figure 4-6: WPA - WPA Enterprise-PEAP 15 Figure 4-18: Wireless Security - RADIUS - WPA Enterprise-EAP-TLS 15 Figure 4-17: Wireless Security - Available Wireless Network 23 EAP-TLS 17 Figure 4-21: Wireless Security - Wireless Network...
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... - WPA Personal 35 Figure 5-33: Editing a Profile - WPA Enterprise - EAP-TLS 36 Figure 5-35: Editing a Profile - WPA Enterprise - Wireless Security - Wireless Security - Wireless Security - Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster Figure 5-9: Creating a Profile - Wireless Mode 25 Figure 5-14: Creating a Profile - WEP 26 Figure 5-16: Creating a Profile - WPA Personal 27 Figure 5-17: Creating a Profile - PEAP 29 Figure 5-22: Creating a Profile...
... - WPA Personal 35 Figure 5-33: Editing a Profile - WPA Enterprise - EAP-TLS 36 Figure 5-35: Editing a Profile - WPA Enterprise - Wireless Security - Wireless Security - Wireless Security - Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster Figure 5-9: Creating a Profile - Wireless Mode 25 Figure 5-14: Creating a Profile - WEP 26 Figure 5-16: Creating a Profile - WPA Personal 27 Figure 5-17: Creating a Profile - PEAP 29 Figure 5-22: Creating a Profile...
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Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster Figure 5-43: Editing a Profile - Security Monitor Account 44 Figure 6-1: Wireless Network Monitor Icon 45 Figure 6-2: Administration - POP-UP Alert 51 Figure 6-16: Security Monitor - Use Windows XP Wireless Configuration 66 Figure B-3: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Icon 66 Figure B-4: Available Wireless Network 67 Figure B-5: No Wireless Security 67 Figure B-6: Network... Monitor Administration - Windows Firewall Screen 60 Figure B-1: Wireless Network Monitor Icon 66 Figure B-2: Windows XP -
Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster Figure 5-43: Editing a Profile - Security Monitor Account 44 Figure 6-1: Wireless Network Monitor Icon 45 Figure 6-2: Administration - POP-UP Alert 51 Figure 6-16: Security Monitor - Use Windows XP Wireless Configuration 66 Figure B-3: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Icon 66 Figure B-4: Available Wireless Network 67 Figure B-5: No Wireless Security 67 Figure B-6: Network... Monitor Administration - Windows Firewall Screen 60 Figure B-1: Wireless Network Monitor Icon 66 Figure B-2: Windows XP -
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... by signal reflections, RangeBooster uses two smart receivers at each end to detect and decode reflected signals at distances where standard technologies give up. The Wireless-G USB Network Adapter is easier than ever. adapter: a device that are reduced, too. Setting up your network and your Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter is the simple way to add or upgrade wireless connectivity in a network Chapter 1: Introduction...
... by signal reflections, RangeBooster uses two smart receivers at each end to detect and decode reflected signals at distances where standard technologies give up. The Wireless-G USB Network Adapter is easier than ever. adapter: a device that are reduced, too. Setting up your network and your Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter is the simple way to add or upgrade wireless connectivity in a network Chapter 1: Introduction...
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... configure the Adapter. • Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor This chapter shows you how to use the Adapter's Wireless Network Monitor. • Chapter 6: Administration Functions in the Network Monitor This chapter shows you how to Know the Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter This chapter describes the physical features of terms frequently used in this User Guide? Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster What's in networking. • Appendix...
... configure the Adapter. • Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor This chapter shows you how to use the Adapter's Wireless Network Monitor. • Chapter 6: Administration Functions in the Network Monitor This chapter shows you how to Know the Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter This chapter describes the physical features of terms frequently used in this User Guide? Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster What's in networking. • Appendix...
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Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster • Appendix G: Warranty Information This appendix supplies the Adapter's warranty information. • 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 1: Introduction 3 What's in this User Guide?
Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster • Appendix G: Warranty Information This appendix supplies the Adapter's warranty information. • 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 1: Introduction 3 What's in this User Guide?
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Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless network is a group of a network. Computers in an infrastructure network can be configured to a wired network when using an access point or wireless router. An integrated wireless and wired network is bridged to any computer in a wired network infrastructure via an access point. Roaming means that you consider roaming, choose a feasible radio channel and...
Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless network is a group of a network. Computers in an infrastructure network can be configured to a wired network when using an access point or wireless router. An integrated wireless and wired network is bridged to any computer in a wired network infrastructure via an access point. Roaming means that you consider roaming, choose a feasible radio channel and...
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... PC Cards for your laptop computers, PCI Cards for your desktop PC, and USB Adapters for when you wish to Linksys switches or routers. Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster Network Layout Linksys wireless access points and wireless routers have been designed for more information about wireless products. When you want to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com for use...
... PC Cards for your laptop computers, PCI Cards for your desktop PC, and USB Adapters for when you wish to Linksys switches or routers. Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster Network Layout Linksys wireless access points and wireless routers have been designed for more information about wireless products. When you want to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com for use...
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Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter 6 The LED Indicators Figure 3-1: LEDs Power Link Green. Green. The Link/Act LED lights up when the Adapter is powered on. Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter The LED Indicators The Network Adapter's LEDs display information about network activity. The Wireless LED lights up when the Adapter has an active connection.
Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter 6 The LED Indicators Figure 3-1: LEDs Power Link Green. Green. The Link/Act LED lights up when the Adapter is powered on. Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter The LED Indicators The Network Adapter's LEDs display information about network activity. The Wireless LED lights up when the Adapter has an active connection.
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... Run. Figure 4-1: Setup Wizard's Welcome Screen Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter Starting the Setup The Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter Setup Wizard will not work correctly. Click the Exit button to Start button on the...Do not connect the Adapter until you through the installation procedure. Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter 7 Starting the Setup The Setup Wizard will install the driver and Wireless Network Monitor, as well ...
... Run. Figure 4-1: Setup Wizard's Welcome Screen Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter Starting the Setup The Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter Setup Wizard will not work correctly. Click the Exit button to Start button on the...Do not connect the Adapter until you through the installation procedure. Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter 7 Starting the Setup The Setup Wizard will install the driver and Wireless Network Monitor, as well ...
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... the installation. 3. Windows will ensure optimum wireless operating range and performance. 5. Make sure the antennas point straight up into the air, at a 90º angle from the Adapter. This will begin copying the files onto your computer. 3. Raise the antennas. Click Next. It may take a minute before the next screen appears. Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster 2.
... the installation. 3. Windows will ensure optimum wireless operating range and performance. 5. Make sure the antennas point straight up into the air, at a 90º angle from the Adapter. This will begin copying the files onto your computer. 3. Raise the antennas. Click Next. It may take a minute before the next screen appears. Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster 2.
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... the Connect button to connect to update the Available Wireless Network list. • Manual Setup. If your network is not listed on the following pages. Figure 4-4: Available Wireless Network Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter 9 Setting up . Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster Setting up the Adapter The next screen to set up the Adapter later. Click Exit to set up the...
... the Connect button to connect to update the Available Wireless Network list. • Manual Setup. If your network is not listed on the following pages. Figure 4-4: Available Wireless Network Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter 9 Setting up . Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster Setting up the Adapter The next screen to set up the Adapter later. Click Exit to set up the...
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... conjunction with RangeBooster Available Wireless Network The available networks are listed in the table on the center of encrypting network data transmitted on page 12. Then enter a passphrase or WEP key. If you will appear. WEP - Personal 10 For 64-bit encryption, Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter Setting up again.) If the network utilizes wireless security...
... conjunction with RangeBooster Available Wireless Network The available networks are listed in the table on the center of encrypting network data transmitted on page 12. Then enter a passphrase or WEP key. If you will appear. WEP - Personal 10 For 64-bit encryption, Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter Setting up again.) If the network utilizes wireless security...
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...called a Pre-shared Key, of 8-63 characters in the Passphrase field. Personal WPA2-Personal If your network has the wireless security WPA-Personal (Wi-Fi Protected Access) enabled, this screen will appear. The Confirm New Settings ... "F". Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter Setting up the Adapter Figure 4-8: Confirm New Settings Figure 4-9: Congratulations 11 Valid hexadecimal characters are "0" to "9" and "A" to Step 3. 3. Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster enter exactly 10 hexadecimal characters. For 128-bit...
...called a Pre-shared Key, of 8-63 characters in the Passphrase field. Personal WPA2-Personal If your network has the wireless security WPA-Personal (Wi-Fi Protected Access) enabled, this screen will appear. The Confirm New Settings ... "F". Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter Setting up the Adapter Figure 4-8: Confirm New Settings Figure 4-9: Congratulations 11 Valid hexadecimal characters are "0" to "9" and "A" to Step 3. 3. Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster enter exactly 10 hexadecimal characters. For 128-bit...
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... not have a DHCP server, click the radio button next to Specify network settings. The installation of the Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter is not listed with RangeBooster To edit the new settings, click the Back button. The Network Settings screen from the Wireless Network Monitor will appear. If your network and return to the Link Information screen. If you can use...
... not have a DHCP server, click the radio button next to Specify network settings. The installation of the Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter is not listed with RangeBooster To edit the new settings, click the Back button. The Network Settings screen from the Wireless Network Monitor will appear. If your network and return to the Link Information screen. If you can use...
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..., select Disabled and then click the Next button to help prevent others from entering your wireless network. If your wireless network has wireless security, select the method of your wired Ethernet network here. WEP 13 Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster Default Gateway - If you choose should be used : WEP, WPA/WPA2Personal, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise, RADIUS, or LEAP. wep (wired equivalent...
..., select Disabled and then click the Next button to help prevent others from entering your wireless network. If your wireless network has wireless security, select the method of your wired Ethernet network here. WEP 13 Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster Default Gateway - If you choose should be used : WEP, WPA/WPA2Personal, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise, RADIUS, or LEAP. wep (wired equivalent...