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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. USER GUIDE BUSINESS SERIES
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...reading this : Figure 0-1: Sample Figure Description Figure numbers and descriptions can also be found in the U.S. WUSB200-UG-61129NC BW Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective ...holders. Copyright © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. This question mark provides you should pay special attention to the State of Cisco...
...reading this : Figure 0-1: Sample Figure Description Figure numbers and descriptions can also be found in the U.S. WUSB200-UG-61129NC BW Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective ...holders. Copyright © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. This question mark provides you should pay special attention to the State of Cisco...
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... 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 Using the Wireless Network Monitors 19 Link Information 19 Profiles 22 Create a New Profile 23 Editing a Profile ... 41 Troubleshooting 42 Administration 42 Chapter 6: The Administrative Functions in the Wireless Network Monitor 45 Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor 45 Using the Administrative Functions in the Wireless Network Monitor 45 Classification 46 Security Monitor 49 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 61...
... 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 Using the Wireless Network Monitors 19 Link Information 19 Profiles 22 Create a New Profile 23 Editing a Profile ... 41 Troubleshooting 42 Administration 42 Chapter 6: The Administrative Functions in the Wireless Network Monitor 45 Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor 45 Using the Administrative Functions in the Wireless Network Monitor 45 Classification 46 Security Monitor 49 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 61...
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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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... Figure 4-8: Confirm New Settings 11 Figure 4-9: Congratulations 11 Figure 4-10: Creating a Profile 12 Figure 4-11: Network Settings - WPA2 Personal 14 Figure 4-16: Wireless Security - PEAP 17 Figure 4-22: Wireless Security - Wireless Network Statistics 21 Figure 5-5: Profiles 22 Figure 5-6: Import a Profile 22 Figure 5-7: Export a Profile 22 Figure 5-8: Creating a Profile - Connection 19 Figure 5-3: Link Information...
... Figure 4-8: Confirm New Settings 11 Figure 4-9: Congratulations 11 Figure 4-10: Creating a Profile 12 Figure 4-11: Network Settings - WPA2 Personal 14 Figure 4-16: Wireless Security - PEAP 17 Figure 4-22: Wireless Security - Wireless Network Statistics 21 Figure 5-5: Profiles 22 Figure 5-6: Import a Profile 22 Figure 5-7: Export a Profile 22 Figure 5-8: Creating a Profile - Connection 19 Figure 5-3: Link Information...
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... Creating a Profile - Congratulations 24 Figure 5-12: Creating a Profile - Manual Setup - Wireless Security - Wireless Security - Manual Setup - WPA2 Enterprise - Wireless Security - Wireless Security - Congratulations 32 Figure 5-27: Editing a Profile 32 Figure 5-28: Editing a ... Setup - WEP 26 Figure 5-16: Creating a Profile - PEAP 28 Figure 5-20: Creating a Profile - Wireless Security - Wireless Security - Wireless Security - Wireless Security - WPA Enterprise - PEAP 36 Figure 5-36: Editing a Profile - Network Settings 39 Figure 5-42:...
... Creating a Profile - Congratulations 24 Figure 5-12: Creating a Profile - Manual Setup - Wireless Security - Wireless Security - Manual Setup - WPA2 Enterprise - Wireless Security - Wireless Security - Congratulations 32 Figure 5-27: Editing a Profile 32 Figure 5-28: Editing a ... Setup - WEP 26 Figure 5-16: Creating a Profile - PEAP 28 Figure 5-20: Creating a Profile - Wireless Security - Wireless Security - Wireless Security - Wireless Security - WPA Enterprise - PEAP 36 Figure 5-36: Editing a Profile - Network Settings 39 Figure 5-42:...
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... 67 Figure B-6: Network Connection - Client Inventory 50 Figure 6-14: Security Monitor - Modify Access Point Account 43 Figure 5-49: Administration - Windows Firewall Screen 60 Figure B-1: Wireless Network Monitor Icon 66 Figure B-2: Windows XP - Alert List 52 Figure 6-17: Alert Details 52 Figure 6-18: Security Monitor - Login Security Monitor Administration - Alerts Summary ...
... 67 Figure B-6: Network Connection - Client Inventory 50 Figure 6-14: Security Monitor - Modify Access Point Account 43 Figure 5-49: Administration - Windows Firewall Screen 60 Figure B-1: Wireless Network Monitor Icon 66 Figure B-2: Windows XP - Alert List 52 Figure 6-17: Alert Details 52 Figure 6-18: Security Monitor - Login Security Monitor Administration - Alerts Summary ...
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... operating frequency of 2.4GHz. Once you're connected, you can communicate without cables. When used with RangeBooster Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter. RangeBooster technology increases your PC. These instructions should be all of this mean? network: a series of computers or devices connected for...
... operating frequency of 2.4GHz. Once you're connected, you can communicate without cables. When used with RangeBooster Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter. RangeBooster technology increases your PC. These instructions should be all of this mean? network: a series of computers or devices connected for...
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... 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: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter This chapter describes the physical features of the Adapter. ... 6: Administration Functions in the Network Monitor This chapter shows you how to use the administration features of the Adapter's Wireless Network Monitor. • Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix describes some problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions...
... 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: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter This chapter describes the physical features of the Adapter. ... 6: Administration Functions in the Network Monitor This chapter shows you how to use the administration features of the Adapter's Wireless Network Monitor. • Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix describes some problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions...
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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? 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.
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...extends the accessibility of a network. Before you can be configured to share the same radio channel. infrastructure: a wireless network that you consider roaming, choose a feasible radio channel and optimum access point position. Roaming means that is bridged... computers and other (peerto-peer) without losing the connection. ssid: your Wireless Network 4 Network Topology Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless network is a group of computers, each equipped with one access point's ...
...extends the accessibility of a network. Before you can be configured to share the same radio channel. infrastructure: a wireless network that you consider roaming, choose a feasible radio channel and optimum access point position. Roaming means that is bridged... computers and other (peerto-peer) without losing the connection. ssid: your Wireless Network 4 Network Topology Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless network is a group of computers, each equipped with one access point's ...
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... "g", products using these , and many other . Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network 5 Network Layout Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster Network Layout Linksys wireless access points and wireless routers have been designed for use with your wireless network, the network ports on the access points and wireless routers can communicate with 802.11a, 802.11b and...
... "g", products using these , and many other . Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network 5 Network Layout Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster Network Layout Linksys wireless access points and wireless routers have been designed for use with your wireless network, the network ports on the access points and wireless routers can communicate with 802.11a, 802.11b and...
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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. Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter 6 The LED Indicators The Wireless LED lights up when the Adapter has an active connection. Green. Figure 3-1: LEDs Power Link 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. Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter 6 The LED Indicators The Wireless LED lights up when the Adapter has an active connection. Green. Figure 3-1: LEDs Power Link Green.
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...installation procedure. User Guide - The Setup Wizard will guide you are instructed to Start- 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 If it does not, click the Start...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 install the driver and Wireless Network Monitor, as well as connect and configure the Adapter.
...installation procedure. User Guide - The Setup Wizard will guide you are instructed to Start- 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 If it does not, click the Start...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 install the driver and Wireless Network Monitor, as well as connect and configure the Adapter.
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...before the next screen appears. Raise the antennas. Click Next. This will begin copying the files onto your computer. 3. Connecting the Adapter 1. Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster 2. Figure 4-2: Setup Wizard's License Agreement Figure 4-3: Connecting the Adapter Chapter 4: Setting up into the air,...USB cable to the Adapter's USB port. 2. Make sure the antennas point straight up and Connecting the Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter 8 Connecting the Adapter Connect the other end of the cable to end the installation. 3. Windows will ...
...before the next screen appears. Raise the antennas. Click Next. This will begin copying the files onto your computer. 3. Connecting the Adapter 1. Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster 2. Figure 4-2: Setup Wizard's License Agreement Figure 4-3: Connecting the Adapter Chapter 4: Setting up into the air,...USB cable to the Adapter's USB port. 2. Make sure the antennas point straight up and Connecting the Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter 8 Connecting the Adapter Connect the other end of the cable to end the installation. 3. Windows will ...
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.... If your network is described, step by step, under the appropriate heading on the following pages. Click the Refresh button to it. Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster Setting up the Adapter later. The setup for each option is not listed on this screen. The ...screen to set up the Adapter is intended for setting up the Adapter. • Available Wireless Network. (For most users.) Use this screen, select Manual Setup to appear will be the Available Wireless Network screen. Click Exit to close the Setup Wizard, if you already have a network ...
.... If your network is described, step by step, under the appropriate heading on the following pages. Click the Refresh button to it. Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster Setting up the Adapter later. The setup for each option is not listed on this screen. The ...screen to set up the Adapter is intended for setting up the Adapter. • Available Wireless Network. (For most users.) Use this screen, select Manual Setup to appear will be the Available Wireless Network screen. Click Exit to close the Setup Wizard, if you already have a network ...
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... WEP - Then enter a passphrase or WEP key. The WEP key you enter must match the passphrase of your other wireless network devices and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. (If you will be used in conjunction with a RADIUS server. 2. Personal 10 Security - The passphrase is... - It must match the WEP key of these security screens will need to configure security on a wireless network for your wireless security. WEP If your network has the wireless security WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), RADIUS or LEAP enabled, this screen will appear. Select 64-bit or...
... WEP - Then enter a passphrase or WEP key. The WEP key you enter must match the passphrase of your other wireless network devices and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. (If you will be used in conjunction with a RADIUS server. 2. Personal 10 Security - The passphrase is... - It must match the WEP key of these security screens will need to configure security on a wireless network for your wireless security. WEP If your network has the wireless security WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), RADIUS or LEAP enabled, this screen will appear. Select 64-bit or...
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..., also called a Pre-shared Key, of 8-63 characters in the Passphrase field. 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 For 128-bit encryption, enter... exactly 26 hexadecimal characters. Then click Connect and proceed to "F". Passphrase - Figure 4-7: WPA2 - Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster enter exactly 10 hexadecimal characters. Valid hexadecimal characters are "0" to "9" and "A" to Step 3....
..., also called a Pre-shared Key, of 8-63 characters in the Passphrase field. 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 For 128-bit encryption, enter... exactly 26 hexadecimal characters. Then click Connect and proceed to "F". Passphrase - Figure 4-7: WPA2 - Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster enter exactly 10 hexadecimal characters. Valid hexadecimal characters are "0" to "9" and "A" to Step 3....
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...4-11: Network Settings - Figure 4-10: Creating a Profile Manual Setup If your network is complete. The Network Settings screen from the Wireless Network Monitor will appear. Click Return to Profile Screen to keep the current settings active and return to the Link Information screen. For ...to your network does not have a DHCP server, click the radio button next to Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor. Congratulations! To exit the Manual Setup through the Wireless Network Monitor, click Exit. 4. If you can use Manual Setup. 1. After the software has been successfully ...
...4-11: Network Settings - Figure 4-10: Creating a Profile Manual Setup If your network is complete. The Network Settings screen from the Wireless Network Monitor will appear. Click Return to Profile Screen to keep the current settings active and return to the Link Information screen. For ...to your network does not have a DHCP server, click the radio button next to Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor. Congratulations! To exit the Manual Setup through the Wireless Network Monitor, click Exit. 4. If you can use Manual Setup. 1. After the software has been successfully ...
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... click the Back button to return to change any settings. 5. Click the Ad-Hoc Mode radio button if you chose Infrastructure Mode, go to a wireless router or access point. Infrastructure Mode - Ad-Hoc Mode - If you want to connect to Step 5 now. If you want to connect to...the Back button to the previous screen. 3. Click the Infrastructure Mode radio button if you are unsure about which channel to another wireless device directly without using a wireless router or access point. Click the Next button to continue, or click the Back button to return to Step 6. wep (wired...
... click the Back button to return to change any settings. 5. Click the Ad-Hoc Mode radio button if you chose Infrastructure Mode, go to a wireless router or access point. Infrastructure Mode - Ad-Hoc Mode - If you want to connect to Step 5 now. If you want to connect to...the Back button to the previous screen. 3. Click the Infrastructure Mode radio button if you are unsure about which channel to another wireless device directly without using a wireless router or access point. Click the Next button to continue, or click the Back button to return to Step 6. wep (wired...