LINKSYS WUSB11-V28 Wireless-B USB Network Adapter User Manual WUSB11v2 8 ug Rev A

LINKSYS LLC Wireless-B USB Network Adapter WUSB11v2 8 ug Rev A

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STEP C3. Using the velcro strip on the Adapter’s Wall Mount, attach the Adapter to thevelcro strip on your wall.If your PC is running Windows XP, proceed to “Chapter 6: DriverInstallation and Configuration for Windows XP.”If your PC is running Windows 98SE, Me, or 2000, the installation of theWireless-B USB Network Adapter is complete. If you want to check thelink information, search for available wireless networks, or make addi-tional configuration changes, proceed to “Chapter 7: Using the WLANMonitor for Windows 98SE, Me, and 2000.”131. Attach the separate adhesive strip of vel-cro to the wall where you will be mount-ing the Adapter.2. To attach the Wall Mount to the Adapter,slide the Wall Mount into the grooves onthe back panel of the Adapter, as shown inSteps A, B, and C.STEP ASTEP B12Figure 5-6Figure 5-7Figure 5-8Figure 5-9
15142. When Windows has finished installing the driver, click the Finish button.You have now completed the driver installation forthe Wireless-B USB Network Adapter. To configure the Adapter, pro-ceed to the next section, “Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration.”Figure 6-2Chapter 6: Driver Installation andConfiguration for Windows XPAfter connecting the Adapter to your computer, you will install the driver andconfigure the Adapter.1. Windows XP will automatically detect the Adapter. Insert the Setup CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Click the radio button next to Install thesoftware automatically (Recommended). Then click the Next button.Important for Windows XP users: Do NOT run the Wireless USBNetwork Adapter Setup Wizard. If the Setup Wizard runs automatical-ly after the Setup CD-ROM has been inserted, click the Exit button.Figure 6-1OverviewDriver Installation for Windows XP
3. If WEP is enabled, thescreen in Figure 6-5 willappear. Enter the WEP keyof your wireless network inthe Network key field, andre-enter it in the Confirmnetwork key field. Then clickthe Connect button, and goto step 4.4. The screen in Figure 6-6 will appear if your connection is active.For more information about wireless networking on a Windows XP computer,click Start and then Help and Support. Enter the keyword wireless in thefield provided, and press the Enter key.Congratulations! The installation of the Wireless-B USB NetworkAdapter is complete.17161. After installing the Adapter,the Windows XP WirelessZero Configuration iconwill appear in your comput-er’s system tray (see Figure6-3). Double-click the icon. 2. The screen that appears will show any available wireless network. Select the network you want. If this network has WEPencryption enabled, go tostep 3.If this network does nothave WEP encryptionenabled, then Figure 6-4will appear. Make sure thebox next to Allow me toconnect to the selectedwireless network, eventhough it is not secure ischecked. Then click theConnect button, and go tostep 4.Windows XP Wireless Zero ConfigurationNote for Windows XP users: Windows XP has a built-in configura-tion tool. Use Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration (in the sys-tem tray at the bottom of your screen) to configure the Adapter.Figure 6-3Figure 6-5Note: Steps 2 and 3 are the instructions and screenshots for WindowsXP with Service Pack 1 installed.If you have not installed Service Pack 1, select the network you want,and click the Connect button. If the network has WEP encryptionenabled, enter the WEP key in the Network key field, and then clickthe Connect button.Note: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration does not support the use of a passphrase. Enter the exact WEP key used by your accesspoint.Figure 6-4Figure 6-6
The Link Information screen displays network mode, signal strength, and linkquality information about the current connection. It also provides a button toclick for additional status information. Ad-Hoc Mode or Infrastructure Mode - The screen indicates whether theAdapter is currently working in ad-hoc or infrastructure mode.Signal Strength - The Signal Strength bar indicates signal strength, from 0 to100%. Link Quality - The Link Quality bar indicates the quality of the wireless net-work connection, from 0 to 100%.Click the More Information button to view additional information about thewireless network connection.Click the X (Close) button in the upper right corner to exit the WLAN Monitor.1918Link InformationFigure 7-3Chapter 7: Using the WLAN Monitorfor Windows 98SE, Me, and 2000Use the WLAN Monitor to check the link information, search for availablewireless networks, or create profiles that hold different configuration settings.After installing the Adapter, the Wireless-B USB NetworkAdapter WLAN Monitor icon will appear in your system tray.Double-click the icon (see Figure 7-1).The Link Information screen will appear. From this screen, you can find outhow strong the current wireless signal is and how good the connection’s quali-ty is. You can also click the More Information button to view additional sta-tus information about the current wireless connection. To search for availablewireless networks, click the Site Survey tab. To perform configurationchanges, clickthe Profilestab.Figure 7-1Figure 7-2Important for Windows XP users: Windows XP has a built-in configuration tool. Use the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration (in the system tray at the bottom of your screen) to configure the Adapter. See “Chapter 6: Driver Installation and Configuration forWindows XP.”Accessing the WLAN MonitorOverview
21Wireless Network StatusStatus - The status of the wireless network connection.SSID - The SSID of the wireless network. Network Mode - The wireless mode currently in use.Transfer Rate - The data transfer rate of the current connection.Channel - The channel to which the wireless network devices are set. WEP - The status of the WEP encryption security feature.MAC - The MAC address of the wireless network’s access point.TCP/IP SettingIP Address - The IP Address of the Adapter.Subnet Mask - The Subnet Mask of the Adapter.Default Gateway - The Default Gateway address of the Adapter.DNS - The DNS address of the Adapter.DHCP - The status of the DHCP client.Save to Profile - Click the Save to Profile button to save the current settingsin a configuration profile. Then the Create connection profile screen willappear. Enter a name for the new profile, and click the OK button.Click the Back button to return to the initial Link Information screen.Click the X (Close) button in the upper right corner to exit the WLAN Monitor.20The Site Survey screen displays a list of infrastructure and ad-hoc networksavailable for connection. For all networks detected, the following are listed:SSID - The SSID, unique name, of the wireless network. Signal - The qualitative strength of the wireless signal.Site InformationFor each network selected, the following settings are listed:Network Mode - The wireless mode currently in use.Channel - The channel to which the wireless network devices are set. WEP - The status of the WEP encryption security feature.MAC - The MAC address of the wireless network’s access point.Surveyed at - The time at which the wireless network was scanned. Refresh - Click the Refresh button to perform a new search for wirelessdevices. Figure 7-5Site SurveyFigure 7-4

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