Cisco Systems WUSB54GSC User Manual

Model No.USB Network AdapterWireless-GWUSB54GSCUser GuideWIRELESSGHz2.4802.11gCompactwith SpeedBooster

4Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless NetworkNetwork TopologyCompact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBoosterChapter 2: Planning your Wireless Ne

5Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless NetworkNetwork LayoutCompact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBoosterNetwork LayoutLinksys wireless access

6Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Compact Wireless-G USB Network AdapterThe LED IndicatorsCompact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBoosterChapte

7Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the USB AdapterStarting the Setup WizardCompact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBoosterChapter 4: Setti

8Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the USB AdapterStarting the Setup WizardCompact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster3. The necessary

9Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the USB AdapterCreating a ProfileCompact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBoosterCreating a ProfileThis

10Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the USB AdapterSetting Up the Adapter with SecureEasySetupCompact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBoos

11Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the USB AdapterSetting Up the Adapter with Available NetworksCompact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedB

12Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the USB AdapterSetting Up the Adapter with Available NetworksCompact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedB

13Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the USB AdapterSetting Up the Adapter with Available NetworksCompact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedB

Compact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBoosterCopyright and TrademarksSpecifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a regi

14Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the USB AdapterSetting Up the Adapter with Manual SetupCompact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster

15Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the USB AdapterSetting Up the Adapter with Manual SetupCompact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster

16Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the USB AdapterSetting Up the Adapter with Manual SetupCompact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster

17Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the USB AdapterSetting Up the Adapter with Manual SetupCompact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster

18Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the USB AdapterSetting Up the Adapter with Manual SetupCompact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster

19Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the USB AdapterSetting Up the Adapter with Manual SetupCompact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster

20Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the USB AdapterSetting Up the Adapter with Manual SetupCompact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster

21Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorAccessing the Wireless Network MonitorCompact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBoosterChapter 5

22Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorLink Information ScreensCompact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBoosterWireless Network Status

23Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorLink Information ScreensCompact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBoosterWireless Network Statis

Compact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBoosterTable of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction 1Welcome 1What’s in this Guide? 2Chapter 2: Planning

24Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorSite SurveyCompact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBoosterFigure 5-5: Site SurveyFigure 5-6: W

25Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorProfilesCompact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBoosterIf the network has WPA2-Personal wirele

26Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreating a New ProfileCompact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBoosterDelete - Select the prof

27Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsCompact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBoosterAppendix A: TroubleshootingThis appe

28Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsCompact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBoosterFrequently Asked QuestionsCan I run an

29Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsCompact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBoosterWhat is ad-hoc mode?When a wireless net

30Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsCompact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBoosterthe receiver knows the parameters of th

31Appendix B: Compact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBoosterAppendix B: Using Windows XP Wireless ConfigurationIf your computer is running W

32Appendix B: Compact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster2. The screen that appears will show any available wireless network. Select the

33Appendix B: Compact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster4. If your network uses wireless security WEP, enter the WEP Key used into the N

Compact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBoosterAppendix G: Warranty Information 44Appendix H: Regulatory Information 45Appendix I: Contact In

34Appendix C: Wireless SecuritySecurity PrecautionsCompact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBoosterAppendix C: Wireless SecurityLinksys wants

35Appendix C: Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless NetworksCompact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster1. Disable Broadcast 2

36Appendix C: Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless NetworksCompact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBoosterWPA-Personal. If you d

37Appendix D: Windows HelpCompact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBoosterAppendix D: Windows HelpAll wireless products require Microsoft Wind

38Appendix E: GlossaryCompact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBoosterAppendix E: GlossaryThis glossary contains some basic networking terms y

39Appendix E: GlossaryCompact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBoosterDMZ (Demilitarized Zone) - Removes the Router's firewall protection

40Appendix E: GlossaryCompact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBoosterIP Address - The address used to identify a computer or device on a netw

41Appendix E: GlossaryCompact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBoosterRJ-45 (Registered Jack-45) - An Ethernet connector that holds up to eigh

42Appendix E: GlossaryCompact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBoosterTKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) - a wireless encryption protocol

43Appendix F: SpecificationsCompact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBoosterAppendix F: SpecificationsModel WUSB54GSCStandards IEEE 802.11g, I

Compact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBoosterList of FiguresFigure 3-1: Front Panel 6Figure 4-1: Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen 7Figure 4-2:

44Appendix G: Warranty InformationCompact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBoosterAppendix G: Warranty InformationLIMITED WARRANTYLinksys warr

45Appendix H: Regulatory InformationCompact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBoosterAppendix H: Regulatory InformationFCC StatementThis produc

46Appendix H: Regulatory InformationCompact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBoosterUser Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Direc

47Appendix H: Regulatory InformationCompact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster

48Appendix H: Regulatory InformationCompact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster

49Appendix H: Regulatory InformationCompact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster

50Appendix H: Regulatory InformationDual-Band Wireless Access PointFor more information, visit www.linksys.com.

51Appendix I: Contact InformationCompact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBoosterAppendix I: Contact InformationNeed to contact Linksys?Visit

Compact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBoosterFigure 5-2: Link Information 21Figure 5-3: Link Information - Wireless Network Status 22Figure

1Chapter 1: IntroductionWelcomeCompact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBoosterChapter 1: IntroductionWelcomeThank you for choosing the Compac

2Chapter 1: IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide?Compact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBoosterWhat’s in this Guide?This user guide covers the s

3Chapter 1: IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide?Compact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster• Appendix G: Warranty InformationThis appendix s