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WUS-B122.4 GHz Wireless USB AdapterManualRev. 042003Building Networks for People

2ContentsPackage Contents .................................................... 3Introduction............................................................... 4Wireless Basics ........................................................ 6Getting Started ......................................................... 8Installation .............................................................. 14Using the Configuration Utility for Windows 2000, 98, or ME 24Using the Configuration Utility for Windows XP...... 28Networking Basics .................................................. 36Troubleshooting ...................................................... 59Technical Specifications ......................................... 62

Package ContentsContents of Package:• WUS-B12 2.4 GHz Wireless USB Adapter• Manual, Quick Installation Guide, and Drivers on CDIf any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.System Requirements:• A laptop computer with an available USB port• Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows ME, or Windows 98 SE• At least 32 MB of memory and a 300 MHz processor or higher• An 802.11b Access Point (e.g., WAP-B11 for Infrastructure Mode) or another 802.11b wirelessadapter (e.g., WCB-B13 for Ad-Hoc mode.)

4 IntroductionThe WUS-B12 Wireless USB Adapter is an advanced IEEE 802.11b compatible, high performance, wirelessadapter that supports data transfer speeds of up to 11 Mbps.It is an ideal way to connect your laptop computer to a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN.) After completingthe steps outlined in the Quick Installation Guide you will have the ability to share information and resources,such as files and printers, and take full advantage of a “connected” environment for work or play! Please look atour Getting Started section in this manual. You will see several options for setting up a network using the WUS-B12.The WUS-B12 comes with software drivers for the most popular Microsoft Windows operating systems and canbe integrated into a larger network running Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows ME, and Windows 98SE, ineither Ad Hoc mode (without an Access Point) or Infrastructure mode (with an Access Point.)This manual provides a quick introduction to wireless technology and its application as it relates to networking.Take a moment to read through this manual and get acquainted with wireless technology.Product Featuresz Compatible with IEEE 802.11b high rate standard to provide wireless Ethernet speeds of 11Mbps data ratez Dynamic data rate scaling at 11, 5.5, 2 and 1Mbpsz Maximum reliability, throughput and connectivity with automatic data rate switchingz Supports wireless data encryption with 64 and 128-bit WEP standard for securityz Printed PCB antennaz Drivers support Windows 98, 2000 and Millenniumz Simple user setup & diagnostics utilitiesz Compliant with FCC Part 15.247 for US, EN 300 328 for Europe, and RCR STD-33A and ARIB STD-T66 forJapanLEDSLED stands for Light-Emitting Diode. The WUS-B12 Wireless USB Adapter has two LEDs: Link and Activity.

LEDsPOWER – The LED lights steady toindicate when power onLINK –The LED lights steady toindicate a proper connection to thenetwork. POWERLINK

6Wireless BasicsWireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wirelessconnectivity within your home or business. Strictly adhering to IEEE 802.11b, our wireless family of products willallow you to access the data you want, when and where you want it. No longer will you be limited to one locationor forced to run new wiring through your home or office. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wirelessnetworking delivers.A wireless local area network (WLAN) is a cellular computer network that transmits and receives data with radiosignals instead of wires. Wireless LANs are used increasingly in both home and office environments. Innovativeways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people to work and communicate more efficiently. Increasedmobility and the absence of cabling and other fixed infrastructure has proven to be beneficial for many users.Wireless users can use the same network applications they use on an Ethernet LAN. Wireless adapter cardsused on laptop and desktop systems, support the same protocols as Ethernet adapter cards. For most users,there is no noticeable functional difference between a wired Ethernet desktop computer and a wireless computerequipped with a wireless adapter other than the added benefit of the ability to roam within the wireless-cell.Under many circumstances, it may be desirable for mobile network devices to link to a conventional EthernetLAN in order to use servers, printers or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN. A WirelessAccess Point (AP) is a device used to provide this link.People use wireless LAN technology for many different purposes.Mobility - Productivity increases when people have access to data in any location within the operating range ofthe WLAN. Ad-hoc management decisions based on real-time information can significantly improve workerefficiency.Low Implementation Costs - WLANs are easy to set up, manage, change and relocate. Networks thatfrequently change, both physically and logically, can benefit from WLANs’ ease of implementation. WLANs canoperate in locations where installation of wiring may be impractical. Furthermore, IEEE standardization mandatesinteroperability of all WLAN devices that conform to the 802.11b set of standards.Installation Speed and Simplicity - Installing a wireless LAN system can be fast and easy and can eliminatethe need to pull cable through walls and ceilings.Wireless Basics (continued)Installation Flexibility - Wireless technology allows the network to go where wires cannot go.Reduced Cost-of-Ownership - While the initial investment required for wireless LAN hardware might be higherthan the cost of wired LAN hardware, overall installation expenses and life-cycle costs will be significantly lower.Long-term cost benefits are greatest in dynamic environments requiring frequent moves, adds, and changes.Scalability - Wireless LAN systems can be configured in a variety of topologies to meet the needs of specificapplications and installations. Configurations are easily changed and range from peer-to-peer networks suitablefor a small number of users to full infrastructure networks of thousands of users that allow roaming over a broadarea.Standards-based TechnologyBased on the IEEE 802.11b standard, the WUS-B12 is also interoperable with existing compatible 2.4 GHzwireless technologies, with data transfer speeds of up to 11 Mbps.Installation ConsiderationsThe WUS-B12 lets you access your network with your laptop computer from virtually anywhere you want. Keepin mind, however, that the number and thickness of walls, ceilings or other objects that the wireless signals mustpass thru may limit range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF noise inyour home or business. The key to maximizing range is to follow these basic principles:

Wireless Basics (continued)1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the Access Point and your receiving device to a minimum –each wall or ceiling can reduce your wireless product’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) For somebusinesses or for a large residential home deployment, it may be beneficial to have more than one accesspoint with overlapping coverage.2. Be aware of the direct line between Access Points and computers with wireless adapters - A wall that is 1.5feet thick (.5 meters), at a 45-degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At a 2-degree angle itlooks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Try to make sure that the Access Points and Adapters are positioned sothat the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling for better reception.3. Building Materials make a difference - A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect onrange. Try to position Access Points, and computers with wireless adapters so that the signal passes throughdrywall or open doorways and not other materials.4. Make sure that the antenna is positioned for best reception by using the software signal strength toolsincluded with your product.5. Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that generateextreme RF noise.For the average residence, range should not be a problem. If you experience low or no signal strength in areasof your home that you wish to access, consider positioning the Access Point in a location directly between thecomputers with wireless adapters that will be connected. Additional Access Points can be connected to providebetter coverage in rooms where the signal does not appear as strongly as desired.Using radio frequency (RF) technology, WLANs (Wireless Local Area Networks) transmit and receive data overthe air, minimizing the need for wired connections. Thus, WLANs combine data connectivity with user mobility,and, through simplified configuration, enable movable LANs.

8Getting StartedTo begin, select the type of wireless network you will be building.We will discuss the following types of networks in this section:1. A Home Internet Networkwith A Residential Gateway/Router2. A Home Internet Network with Multiple IP Addresses3. An Ad Hoc Network4. An Ad Hoc Network with Internet SharingPlease select, from the four types of networks described above, the type of network that is appropriate for yourneeds. Please follow the instructions in the corresponding section that follows.1. A Home Internet Network with A Residential Gateway/Router(Network administrators with Dynamic IPs can also follow these instructions.)If you have two or more computers (laptops or desktops) and want to share files, printers, and Internet accessusing a DHCP-capable Residential Gateway/Router – or - if you want to connect to an Ethernet network thatuses Dynamic (DHCP) IP addresses, then follow the instructions on the next page. When it is complete, yournetwork may look similar to this:1. A Home Internet Network with A Residential Gateway/Router (continued)(Requirements: A Residential Gateway/Router connected with an Ethernet (CAT5) cable to an 802.11b AccessPoint such as the WAP-B11 000AP.This type of installation requires that you provide a dynamic IP address for each computer on your network. Youwill need a DHCP-capable Residential Gateway/Router for your network.To complete the installation, please follow these steps:DHCP stands forDynamic HostConfiguration Protocol.It is a protocol forassigning dynamic IPaddresses“automatically.” With aDHCP-capablegateway, there is noneed to manuallyassign an IP address.

1. Connect the Router/Gateway to a Broadband connection, (e.g., a Cable modem or a DSL modem.)2. Connect the 802.11b Access Point (WAP-B11) to the router.3. Install the WUS-B12 Wireless USB Adapter into a laptop computer on your wireless network.4. Check the Device Manager to confirm that the wireless adapter is installed correctly. Please refer to theNetworking Basics section in this manual entitled: Checking the Installation of the Drivers for theWireless Adapter.5. By default, the wireless adapter is set to obtain a Dynamic IP Address. If you are having difficultyconnecting, check to make sure that the IP Address of the wireless adapter is within the IP addressrange of your network. Please refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual entitled: CheckingThe IP Address.6. Learn to share printers and files. Please refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual entitled:Adding and Sharing Printers in Windows XP.2. A Home Internet Network with Multiple IP Addresses(Network administrators with Static IPs can also follow these instructions.)If you have two or more computers (laptops or desktops) and want to share files, printers, and Internet accessusing multiple IP addresses that you have purchased from your Internet Service Provider -or- you want toconnect to an Ethernet network that uses Static IP Addresses, then follow the instructions on the next page.When you have completed your network, it should look similar to this:2. A Home Internet Network with Multiple IP Addresses (continued)Please note that this type of installation requires that your ISP (Internet Service Provider) provides you a static IPaddress for each computer and the Access Point on your network. Please refer to the manual that came withyour Access Point to determine its configuration.Please follow these steps to complete the installation:1. Connect the Wireless Access Point to a Broadband connection (i.e., a Cable modem.)2. Install the WUS-B12 Wireless USB Adapter into the laptop computer(s) on your wireless network.3. Check the Device Manager to confirm that the wireless adapter is installed correctly. Please refer tothe Networking Basics section in this manual entitled: Checking the Installation of the Drivers for theWireless Adapter.

102. A Home Internet Network with Multiple IP Addresses (continued) 4. Set the Static IP Address of the wireless adapters. Please refer to the Networking Basics section inthis manual entitled: Assigning an IP Address.Note: The IP Address for all computers must be in the same IP Address range, and the Subnet Mask must bethe same for all the computers on the network. For example: If the first computer is assigned an IP Address of192.168.0.2 with a Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0, then the second computer can be assigned an IP Address of192.168.0.3 with a Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0, etc.If you are using a PPPoE client (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) please contact your ISP (InternetService Provider) for further instructions regarding connecting to the Internet.5. Learn to share printers and files. Please refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual entitled:Adding and Sharing Printers in Windows XP.3. An Ad Hoc NetworkIf you have two or more computers (desktops or laptops) and want to share files and printers, but no Internetconnection, please complete the following instructions. When your Ad Hoc network is complete it may looksimilar to this:3. An Ad Hoc Network (continued)To complete this installation, please follow these steps:1. Install the WUS-B12 Wireless USB Adapter into your desktop computers.2. Set the Static IP Address of the wireless adapters. Please refer to the Networking Basics section inthis manual entitled: Assigning an IP Address.Note: The IP Address for all computers must be in the same IP Address range, and the Subnet Mask must be the same forall computers on your network. For example: If the first computer is assigned an IP Address of 192.168.0.2 with a SubnetMask of 255.255.255.0, then the second computer can be assigned an IP Address of 192.168.0.3 with a Subnet Mask of255.255.255.0, etc.3. Check the Device Manager to confirm that the wireless adapter is installed correctly. Please refer to theNetworking Basics section in this manual entitled: Checking the Installation of the Drivers for theWireless Adapter.4. Check the Wireless Configuration for each wireless adapter. Please refer to the Networking Basicssection in this manual entitled: Checking the Wireless Configuration.5. Learn to share printers and files. Please refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual entitled:Adding and Sharing Printers in Windows XP.4. An Ad Hoc Network with Internet SharingIf you have two or more computers (desktops or laptops) and want to share files, printers, and Internet accessusing one computer or laptop as an Internet Server, then follow the instructions below. When you havecompleted your network, it should look similar to this:

124. An Ad Hoc Network with Internet Sharing (continued)To share an Internet connection with Internet Sharing software you will need to purchase Internet Sharingsoftware or use the Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) utility provided with Windows XP, Windows 2000,Windows ME or Windows 98SE.Please follow your software documentation to properly configure the Internet sharing software after you installyour wireless networking adapters. To install your wireless network adapter follow the instructions on the nextpage.If the Internet Sharing Software will be installed on the same computer into which you are installing this wirelessnetwork adapter, then follow these steps:1. Install the WUS-B12 Wireless USB Adapter (please refer to the Quick Install Guide.)2. Check the Device Manager to confirm that your adapter is installed correctly. Please refer to theNetworking Basics section in this manual entitled: Checking the Installation of the Drivers for theWireless Adapter.3. Install your Internet Sharing Software4. If required by the ICS software, set the static IP Address for the wireless adapter. Please refer to theNetworking Basics section in this manual entitled: Assigning an IP Address.Note: The IP Address for all the computers on the network must be in the same IP Address range, and the Subnet Maskmust be the same for all the computers on the network. For example: If the first computer is assigned an IP Address of192.168.0.2 with a Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0, then the second computer can be assigned an IP address of 192.168.0.3with a Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0, etc.5. Learn to share printers and files. Please refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual entitled:Adding and Sharing Printers.If the Internet Sharing Software will be installed on a computer other than the one in which you are installingthe WUS-B12 Wireless USB Adapter, then follow these steps:1. Install the WUS-B12 Wireless USB Adapter into the computer (please refer to the Quick Install Guide.)DFE-530TX

2. Check the IP Address for the wireless adapter. Please make certain that all the computers on yournetwork are in the same IP Address range. Please refer to the Networking Basics section in this manualentitled: Checking your IP Address.Note: By default, the wireless adapter is set to obtain a Dynamic IP Address, automatically.3. Learn to share printers and files. Please refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual entitled:Adding and Sharing Printers in Windows XP.

14InstallationThis section shows you how to install the Utility if you are using Windows 2000, 98, ME, or NT operating systems.Follow the instructions given below on how to install the hardware (WUS-B12 USB Adapter) and then thesoftware (driver and utility). For those using Windows XP, the installation procedure will be the same until theutility installation. Windows XP has a built in utility for wireless devices. The configuration utility does not need tobe installed for users using the XP operating system.System Requirements:• A laptop computer with an available USB port• At least a 300 MHz processor and 32 MB of memory• USB Controller properly installed and working• An 802.11b Access Point (for Infrastructure Mode) or another 802.11b wireless adapter (for Ad-Hocmode.)1. Installing the WUS-B122. Installing the DriverInstalling the software involves two steps. The first is to install the Driver and the second is to install theConfiguration Utility.• When the WUS-B12 has been inserted into the USB port, the Found New Hardware Wizard screenappears.• Turn on the computer• Insert the WUS-B12Wireless USB Adapter

• Continue with the installation and the screen below should appear. Click on Next to proceed with theinstallation.• Insert the Driver CD into the CD-ROM drive. The Install Hardware Device Drivers window willappear. Click Next.• The installation will continue with the following screen. Click Next.Click NextClick NextClick Next

16• The following screen will appear.• The installation will continue with the following screen. Click Next.• The installation will continue with the following screen. Click Yes.Click Next

• The installation will finish with the following screen. Click Finish. 3. Installing the Configuration UtilityLook for the file named “Setup.exe” on the installation CD-Rom. Double-click on it to start the installation for theconfiguration utility.z When this screen appears click Next.Click Next.Setup.exeClick Finish

$18z To install to the folder C:\Program Files\NonBrand click Next. Otherwise click on Browse to choosean alternate location.z Click Next to proceed with the utility installation.Click Next Or Click Browse$

z The Setup Status screen will appear like the one below:z After the Utility has been successfully installed, InstallShield Wizard will prompt you to restart yourcomputer. Select “Yes, I want to restart my computer now,” and click on Finish. This completes theUtility installation.Click Next

203. Uninstalling the Configuration UtilityTo uninstall the configuration utility simply click Uninstall under ProgramsÆWLAN MonitorÆUninstall.z To uninstall the driver, right-click on My Computer.Click Finish

z Left-click on Properties to bring up the System Properties screen.z Click on the Hardware tab.

22z Click on Device Manager.z Click on Network adapters.

z Right-click on the “Wireless LAN Card (RTL8180)” icon.z Click on Uninstall. You will then receive a Confirm Device Removal screen. Click OK to completethe uninstallation.

24Using the Configuration Utility for Windows 2000, 98, or MEIf you are using Windows 2000, 98, ME, or NT, the Configuration Utility program for the WUS-B12 is calledWLAN Monitor. Once you have installed WLAN Monitor (the configuration utility), you can read this section ofthe manual to find out how to monitor and configure your WUS-B12 adapter using WLAN Monitor. Screenshotsfor this section have been taken in Windows 2000. There are four tabs in the WLAN Monitor Configuration Utilityprogram. In this section we will describe the uses for each tab in the Configuration Utility window.To access WLAN Monitor once it has been installed, just right-click on the WLAN Monitor icon in the taskbar,and then click on Wireless Network.Under the Configuration Tab you will find a list of access points to which you may add or change connections.Configuration TabUsing the Configuration Utility for Windows 2000, 98, or ME (continued)On the left side of the screen are Available WLANs which you may connect to by first selecting the WLAN (it willappear highlighted) and then clicking on Add. When you do so a screen like the one below will pop up:

In the Wireless Network Properties screen you may change the name of the WLAN. You may also enterwireless network encryption keys by checking Network Authentication (Shared mode) or Data encryption.You may enter up to four keys of length 10 or 25 hexadecimal digits. You may also set one of the four keys as adefault key.Click on IP Config to set the IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway manually instead of obtaining the IPaddress automatically through the Dynamic Configuration Host Protocol (DCHP) server. You may also set theDNS server address settings and WINS address settings.If the network you are using is a computer-to-computer network or ad hoc network, no access points are used.You may check the box “This is a computer to computer (ad hoc) network; no access points are used” to enablethis option.Using the Configuration Utility for Windows 2000, 98, or ME (continued)On the Configuration Tab click on Refresh to call up all the available WLANs. On the right side of the screen isa list of Preferred WLANs. These are WLANs that have already been added to the wireless network. Click Newto rename the WLAN and reset its properties. You will see the Wireless Network Properties screen asdisplayed previously when you click New. This is also the same screen that will appear when you clickProperties on the right side of the Configuration Tab screen. Click Remove to remove the connection.On the right side of the screen you may click Move Up to move the selected WLAN up in the order it is displayedon the Preferred WLANs screen. Youmay click Move Down to move the selected WLAN down in the order in which it is displayed.The Advance button allows the user to set the WLAN type to connect: infrastructure and ad hoc network,infrastructure network only, or ad hoc network only. You may also automatically connect to non-preferrednetworks by checking the option.When you are done entering the settings and options for the wireless network click on OK, Cancel, or Apply. Okplaces the settings into effect and closes the graphical user interface (GUI). Cancel makes all settings enteredinvalid. Apply places the settings entered into effect but does not close the GUI.Using the Configuration Utility for Windows 2000, 98, or ME (continued)Under the Status Tab you will find information on the connection state, hardware information, and advancedstate.Status Tab

restored. Check “Disable Radio” to disconnect the network connection without removing the WLAN USB adapter.You may select the Current Chanel (1, 2, or 3) and Power Save Mode (Disable, Max Save, Fast Save). Youmay enter the Fragmentation Threshold and RTS Threshold.Using the Configuration Utility for Windows 2000, 98, or ME (continued)The About Tab gives the utility version of WLAN Monitor.About Tab

28Using the Configuration Utility for Windows XPThe WLAN Monitor Configuration Utility supports Windows XP; however, Windows XP has its own utility forwireless devices. In order to use the WLAN Monitor Configuration Utility as described in the last section you mustdisable the utility built into Windows XP by unchecking the box below.Using the Configuration Utility for Windows XP (continued)If you leave the “Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings” box checked you will use the WindowsXP utility for wireless devices.The following demonstrates how to manage wireless network connections with the Windows XP built-in utility.Creating a connectionz Right-click on “My Network Places” to obtain a drop-down menu with Properties listed.

Using the Configuration Utility for Windows XP (continued)z Left-click on Properties to obtain the Network Connections screen.

30Using the Configuration Utility for Windows XP (continued)z Right-click on the “Wireless Network Connection” icon to produce another drop-down menu with itemProperties.Using the Configuration Utility for Windows XP (continued)z Left-click on Properties to bring up the screen below.

Using the Configuration Utility for Windows XP (continued)z Click on the Wireless Networks tab.

32Using the Configuration Utility for Windows XP (continued)z Click on the Access Point under Available Networks with which you wish to establish a connection.

• Click on Configure to establish a connection with the chosen access point “D-Link.” A screen such asthe following called Wireless Network Properties will then appear.Using the Configuration Utility for Windows XP (continued)z Enter the appropriate settings and click OK.

34Using the Configuration Utility for Windows XP (continued)z The access point “D-Link” has been added to the network under Preferred networks.Using the Configuration Utility for Windows XP (continued)z The Network Connections window now shows the wireless network connection as “Enabled”.

36Networking BasicsUsing the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XPIn this section you will learn how to establish a network at home or work, using Microsoft Windows XP.Note: Please refer to websites such as http://www.homenethelp.comand http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000 for information about networking computers using Windows 2000,ME, or 98.Go to START>CONTROL PANEL>NETWORK CONNECTIONSSelect Set up a home or small office network.z When this screen appears, Click Next.Networking BasicsPlease follow all the instructions in this window:

z Click Next.z In the following window, select the best description of your computer. If your computer connects tothe Internet through a gateway/router, select the second option as shown and Click Next. Networking Basics• Enter a Computer description and a Computer name (optional) and Click Next. • Enter a Workgroup name and Click Next. All computers on your network should have the sameWorkgroup name.

38 Networking Basics• Please wait while the wizard applies the changes. When the changes are complete, Click Next. • Please wait while the wizard configures the computer.This may take a few minutes.Networking Basics

• In the window below, select the best option. In this example, “Create a Network Setup Disk” hasbeen selected. You will run this disk on each of the computers on your network. Click Next.• Insert a disk into the Floppy Disk Drive, in this case drive “A:” Format the disk if you wish, and ClickNext.Networking Basics• Please wait while the wizard copies the files.• Please read the information under Here’s how in the screen below. After you complete the NetworkSetup Wizard you will use the Network Setup Disk to run the Network Setup Wizard once on eachof the computers on your network. To continue Click Next.

40Networking Basics• Please read the information on this screen, then Click Finish to complete the Network SetupWizard.• The new settings will take effect when you restart the computer. Click Yes to restart the computer.You have completed configuring this computer. Next, you will need to run the Network Setup Disk on all theother computers on your network. After running the Network Setup Disk on all your computers, your newwireless network will be ready to use.Networking Basics

Naming your ComputerTo name your computer, please follow these directions: Networking BasicsNaming your Computer (continued) In Windows XP:• Click START (inthe lower leftcorner of thescreen)• Right-click on MyComputer• Select Propertiesand Click• Select theComputer NameTab in the SystemProperties window.You may enter aComputer description ifyou wish, this field isoptional.To rename the computerand join a domain,• Click Change• In this window, enterthe Computername.• Select Workgroupand enter the nameof the Workgroup.• All computers onyour network musthave the sameWorkgroup name.• Click OK

42Checking the Installation of the Drivers for the Wireless Adapter Networking BasicsChecking the Installation of the Drivers for the Wireless AdapterNetworking BasicsChecking the Installation ofthe Drivers for the WirelessAdapter• Go to Start• Right-click onMy Computer• Click Properties• Select the Hardware Tab• Click Device Manager• Click on NetworkAdapters• Right-click onWireless LAN Card• Select Properties tocheck that the driversare installed properly

Checking the Wireless ConfigurationNetworking BasicsChecking the Wireless Configuration• Look underDevice Statusto check that thedevice is workingproperly.• Click OK• Double-click on the NetworkingIcon in the taskbar.In this window you will seethe Signal Strength and theStatus of the WUS-B12.In this case the Status andthe Signal Strength are fine.For more information:• Click Properties• Click Configure toaccess moreinformation.

44Networking BasicsChecking the Wireless Configuration • Select SettingsThis screen shows thewireless configuration.• Click Modify tocheck on theconfiguration.• The NetworkName (SSID)should be set toDefault.• The NetworkConnectionshould be set tothe correct mode(Infrastructureor Ad Hoc.)• The Turbo Modesetting (Disabledin the examplehere) must bethe same on allthe stations inyour network.• Click on theSecurity Tab• If EnableSecurity isselected on onestation on yournetwork, it mustbe selected onall stations.Likewise, ifEnable Securityis deselected onone station, itmust bedeselected on allstations.• Check to see that your IP Address and your Subnet Mask are in the correctrange. See the Networking Basics sections: Checking the IP Address andAssigning a Static IP Address.

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