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WUSB200 Wireless ModeMl Nood.el No. USER GUIDE BUSINESS SERIES Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster Model No.
WUSB200 Wireless ModeMl Nood.el No. USER GUIDE BUSINESS SERIES Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster Model No.
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...its affiliates in the "List of Figures" section. How to make understanding networking with the USB Network Adapter easier than ever. WUSB200-UG-61129NC BW WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to do while using the USB...there is a caution or warning and is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. Look for technical terms that could damage your property or the USB Network Adapter. Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are trademarks or ...
...its affiliates in the "List of Figures" section. How to make understanding networking with the USB Network Adapter easier than ever. WUSB200-UG-61129NC BW WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to do while using the USB...there is a caution or warning and is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. Look for technical terms that could damage your property or the USB Network Adapter. Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are trademarks or ...
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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 - PEAP 17 Figure 4-22: Wireless Security - EAP-TLS 17 Figure 4-21: Wireless Security - 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...
... Figure 4-8: Confirm New Settings 11 Figure 4-9: Congratulations 11 Figure 4-10: Creating a Profile 12 Figure 4-11: Network Settings - PEAP 17 Figure 4-22: Wireless Security - EAP-TLS 17 Figure 4-21: Wireless Security - 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...
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... - WPA Enterprise - Manual Setup - Congratulations 32 Figure 5-27: Editing a Profile 32 Figure 5-28: Editing a Profile - Ad Hoc Mode 33 Figure 5-30: Editing a Profile - Wireless Security - Wireless Security - Wireless Security - Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster Figure 5-9: Creating a Profile - Confirm New Settings 31 Figure 5-26: Creating a Profile - EAP-TLS 38 Figure 5-39: Editing a Profile...
... - WPA Enterprise - Manual Setup - Congratulations 32 Figure 5-27: Editing a Profile 32 Figure 5-28: Editing a Profile - Ad Hoc Mode 33 Figure 5-30: Editing a Profile - Wireless Security - Wireless Security - Wireless Security - Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster Figure 5-9: Creating a Profile - Confirm New Settings 31 Figure 5-26: Creating a Profile - EAP-TLS 38 Figure 5-39: Editing a Profile...
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... Usage 49 Figure 6-12: Security Monitor - Alert Advice 53 Figure 6-19: Security Monitor - Alert List 52 Figure 6-17: Alert Details 52 Figure 6-18: Security Monitor - Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster Figure 5-43: Editing a Profile - Congratulations 40 Figure 5-44: Site Survey 41 Figure 5-45: Troubleshooting 42 Figure 5-46: Administration 42...
... Usage 49 Figure 6-12: Security Monitor - Alert Advice 53 Figure 6-19: Security Monitor - Alert List 52 Figure 6-17: Alert Details 52 Figure 6-18: Security Monitor - Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster Figure 5-43: Editing a Profile - Congratulations 40 Figure 5-44: Site Survey 41 Figure 5-45: Troubleshooting 42 Figure 5-46: Administration 42...
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...resources such as printers and network storage with other computers on the network, wherever your work takes you for choosing the Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter. PCs equipped with RangeBooster Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you , without cumbersome cables. RangeBooster technology ...your PC. You'll find that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz. 802.11b: a wireless networking standard that "dead spots" in a network Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome Once you're connected, you can communicate without cables. adapter:...
...resources such as printers and network storage with other computers on the network, wherever your work takes you for choosing the Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter. PCs equipped with RangeBooster Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you , without cumbersome cables. RangeBooster technology ...your PC. You'll find that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz. 802.11b: a wireless networking standard that "dead spots" in a network Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome Once you're connected, you can communicate without cables. adapter:...
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...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 ...the TCP/IP protocol. • Appendix E: Glossary This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in this User Guide? Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster What's in networking. • Appendix F: Specifications This appendix provides the Adapter's technical specifications. ...
...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 ...the TCP/IP protocol. • Appendix E: Glossary This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in this User Guide? Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster What's in networking. • Appendix F: Specifications This appendix provides the Adapter's technical specifications. ...
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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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... (peerto-peer) without losing the connection. Chapter 2: Planning your wireless network's name. Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless network is able to forward data within your network and the access...optimum access point position. Roaming Infrastructure mode also supports roaming capabilities for two wireless adapter PCs. topology: the physical layout of a wireless PC to take a wireless device from one wireless adapter. roaming: the ability to a wired network, and can communicate with...
... (peerto-peer) without losing the connection. Chapter 2: Planning your wireless network's name. Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless network is able to forward data within your network and the access...optimum access point position. Roaming Infrastructure mode also supports roaming capabilities for two wireless adapter PCs. topology: the physical layout of a wireless PC to take a wireless device from one wireless adapter. roaming: the ability to a wired network, and can communicate with...
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..., such as the PC Cards for your laptop computers, PCI Cards for 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 each other , Linksys products, your networking... both "a" and "g", products using these , and many other . Access points and wireless routers are limitless. Chapter 2: Planning your desktop PC, and USB Adapters for more information about wireless products. When you wish to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com for when you...
..., such as the PC Cards for your laptop computers, PCI Cards for 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 each other , Linksys products, your networking... both "a" and "g", products using these , and many other . Access points and wireless routers are limitless. Chapter 2: Planning your desktop PC, and USB Adapters for more information about wireless products. When you wish to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com for when you...
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The Link/Act LED lights up when the Adapter is powered on. Figure 3-1: LEDs Power Link Green. Green. 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. 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 Link/Act LED lights up when the Adapter is powered on. Figure 3-1: LEDs Power Link Green. Green. 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. 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.
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...the Welcome screen. To install the Adapter, click the Click Here to exit the Setup Wizard. 1. 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 should run automatically, and the Welcome ...screen should appear. If it does not, click the Start button and choose Run. The Setup Wizard will install the driver and Wireless Network Monitor, as well as connect and configure the Adapter. Insert the Setup Wizard CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive). User Guide ...
...the Welcome screen. To install the Adapter, click the Click Here to exit the Setup Wizard. 1. 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 should run automatically, and the Welcome ...screen should appear. If it does not, click the Start button and choose Run. The Setup Wizard will install the driver and Wireless Network Monitor, as well as connect and configure the Adapter. Insert the Setup Wizard CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive). User Guide ...
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... USB Network Adapter 8 Connecting the Adapter Figure 4-2: Setup Wizard's License Agreement Figure 4-3: Connecting the Adapter Chapter 4: Setting up when the Adapter is plugged in. 4. Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster 2. Make sure the antennas point straight up into the air, at a 90º angle from the Adapter. It may ...
... USB Network Adapter 8 Connecting the Adapter Figure 4-2: Setup Wizard's License Agreement Figure 4-3: Connecting the Adapter Chapter 4: Setting up when the Adapter is plugged in. 4. Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster 2. Make sure the antennas point straight up into the air, at a 90º angle from the Adapter. It may ...
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... setup for each option is intended for setting up the Adapter. • Available Wireless Network. (For most users.) Use this screen. Figure 4-4: Available Wireless Network Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter 9 Setting up the Adapter is described, step by step... USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster Setting up the Adapter The next screen to appear will be the Available Wireless Network screen. Click Exit to update the Available Wireless Network list. • Manual Setup. Click the Refresh button to close the Setup Wizard, if you...
... setup for each option is intended for setting up the Adapter. • Available Wireless Network. (For most users.) Use this screen. Figure 4-4: Available Wireless Network Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter 9 Setting up the Adapter is described, step by step... USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster Setting up the Adapter The next screen to appear will be the Available Wireless Network screen. Click Exit to update the Available Wireless Network list. • Manual Setup. Click the Refresh button to close the Setup Wizard, if you...
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..., which can click the Refresh button to configure security on the center of the screen by SSID. WEP If your network has the wireless security WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), RADIUS or LEAP enabled, this screen will need to bring the list up the Adapter Figure 4-5: WEP...the table on the Adapter. Passphrase - The WEP key you enter must match the passphrase of encrypting network data transmitted on your wireless network. Select the wireless network you wish to connect to the Congratulations screen. 1. If you will appear. Enter a passphrase in conjunction with a RADIUS server...
..., which can click the Refresh button to configure security on the center of the screen by SSID. WEP If your network has the wireless security WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), RADIUS or LEAP enabled, this screen will need to bring the list up the Adapter Figure 4-5: WEP...the table on the Adapter. Passphrase - The WEP key you enter must match the passphrase of encrypting network data transmitted on your wireless network. Select the wireless network you wish to connect to the Congratulations screen. 1. If you will appear. Enter a passphrase in conjunction with a RADIUS server...
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...USB Network Adapter Setting up the Adapter Figure 4-8: Confirm New Settings Figure 4-9: Congratulations 11 Passphrase - Personal WPA2-Personal If your network has the wireless security WPA-Personal (Wi-Fi Protected Access) enabled, this screen will appear. Enter a Passphrase, also called a Pre-shared Key, of ...New Settings screen will appear. Valid hexadecimal characters are "0" to "9" and "A" to Step 3. WPA-Personal If your network has the wireless security WPA2-Personal enabled, this screen will appear next and show the new settings. Then click Connect and proceed to "F".
...USB Network Adapter Setting up the Adapter Figure 4-8: Confirm New Settings Figure 4-9: Congratulations 11 Passphrase - Personal WPA2-Personal If your network has the wireless security WPA-Personal (Wi-Fi Protected Access) enabled, this screen will appear. Enter a Passphrase, also called a Pre-shared Key, of ...New Settings screen will appear. Valid hexadecimal characters are "0" to "9" and "A" to Step 3. WPA-Personal If your network has the wireless security WPA2-Personal enabled, this screen will appear next and show the new settings. Then click Connect and proceed to "F".
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...the Adapter Figure 4-11: Network Settings - The Adapter's Subnet Mask must specify the IP Address and Subnet Mask on the Available Wireless Network screen to the Link Information screen. Click Return to Profile Screen to keep the current settings active and return to Obtain ...is not listed with RangeBooster To edit the new settings, click the Back button. You must be unique to Specify network settings. Wireless Mode 12 After the software has been successfully installed, the Congratulations screen will appear. For more information about the Default Gateway and ...
...the Adapter Figure 4-11: Network Settings - The Adapter's Subnet Mask must specify the IP Address and Subnet Mask on the Available Wireless Network screen to the Link Information screen. Click Return to Profile Screen to keep the current settings active and return to Obtain ...is not listed with RangeBooster To edit the new settings, click the Back button. You must be unique to Specify network settings. Wireless Mode 12 After the software has been successfully installed, the Congratulations screen will appear. For more information about the Default Gateway and ...
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... click the Back button to return to change any settings. 5. Figure 4-12: Ad-Hoc Mode Settings encryption: encoding data transmitted in your wireless network. Proceed to the previous screen. 3. Click the Next button to continue, or click the Back button to return to Step 6. Click... WEP, WPA/WPA2Personal, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise, RADIUS, or LEAP. Enter the DNS address of security used for your network. If your wireless network has wireless security, select the method of your network's Gateway here. WEP stands for greater security. 4. Enter the IP address of encrypting network ...
... click the Back button to return to change any settings. 5. Figure 4-12: Ad-Hoc Mode Settings encryption: encoding data transmitted in your wireless network. Proceed to the previous screen. 3. Click the Next button to continue, or click the Back button to return to Step 6. Click... WEP, WPA/WPA2Personal, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise, RADIUS, or LEAP. Enter the DNS address of security used for your network. If your wireless network has wireless security, select the method of your network's Gateway here. WEP stands for greater security. 4. Enter the IP address of encrypting network ...