LINKSYS WUSB11V3 Linksys Wireless-B USB Network Adapter v3.0 User Manual User s Manual v2 0 0727

LINKSYS LLC Linksys Wireless-B USB Network Adapter v3.0 User s Manual v2 0 0727

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Linksys Wireless-B USBNetwork Adapter v3.0User’s ManualRev Draft
USB Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual2Regulatory complianceFCC WarningThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class Bdigital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed toprovide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if notinstalled and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interferenceto radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will notoccur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference toradio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment offand on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of thefollowing measures:Ÿ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.Ÿ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.Ÿ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which thereceiver is connected.Ÿ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the partyresponsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)this device must accept any interference received, including interference that maycause undesired operation.IMPORTANT NOTE:Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure StatementThis equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for anuncontrolled environment.This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cmbetween the radiator & your body.This transmitter must not be co-located or operation in conjunction with any otherantenna or transmitter.CE Mark WarningThis is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radiointerference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
USB Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual3About this manualThis User’s Manual describes how to install and operate your USB WirelessNetwork Adapter. Please read this manual before you install the product.This manual includes the following topics:Ø Product description and features.Ø Hardware installation procedure.Ø Software installation procedure.Ø FAQ
USB Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual4Table of ContentsRegulatory compliance.................................................................................2About this manual.........................................................................................3Chapter 1 - Introduction................................................ 5Features .................................................................................................5What is Wireless LAN? ..........................................................................6Wireless LAN Modes .............................................................................6Notes on Wireless LAN Configuration...................................................7Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation.................................. 8Package Contents ..................................................................................8System Requirements for the Adapter..................................................8Connecting the USB Adapter ................................................................8LED Indicators .....................................................錯誤! 尚未定義書籤。Disconnecting the USB Adapter............................................................9Chapter 3 – Driver Installation for Windows ................. 10Driver installation for Windows 98.......................................................10Driver installation for Windows 2000...................................................13Driver installation for Windows ME .....................................................16Driver installation for Windows XP ......................................................18Chapter 4 – Installing and Using the Wireless Utility.... 20Installation in Windows ........................................................................20Using Wireless Utility In Windows XP.................................................23Use Windows Wireless Network Configuration..................................................23Use Wireless LAN Utility........................................................................................26Use Wireless LAN Utility In Windows 98, ME and 2000 ....................29Configuring the USB Wireless Network Adapter................................30Chapter 5 – Installing Network Protocols..................... 34Installing the Network Protocols for Windows 98 and ME .................34Appendix A – FAQ...................................................... 37Appendix B – Specifications ....................................... 38
USB Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual5Chapter 1 - IntroductionThank you for purchasing the USB Wireless Network Adapter. This high-speed USBWireless Network Adapter provides you with an innovative wireless networkingsolution. The Adapter is easy to set up and use. With this innovative wirelesstechnology, you can share files and printers on the network—without inconvenientwires! Now you can carry the LAN in your pocket!The Adapter is a network adapter with a rate of 1, 2, 5.5, and 11 Mbps operating inthe ISM band using Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) transmissionimplementing the IEEE 802.11b standard. This adapter provides Device Driversfor Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000 and Windows XP. It also providestools for the configuration of the adapter. The tool, as well as the installation stepsof the plug-and-play procedure for the Microsoft Windows 98, Windows ME,Windows 2000 and Windows XP operating systems, is described in thisdocument.FeaturesThe USB Wireless Network Adapter offers compliance with the IEEE 802.11bspecification. This feature allows them to communicate with other wirelessdevices that support the standard. Features of the adapter are:l Uses 2.4GHz frequency band, which complies with worldwiderequirementl Wireless interface following the IEEE 802.11b standardl Using Universal Serial Bus (USB) interfacel Enciphering/deciphering of wireless data by the implementation of theWEP algorithml Wire-free access to networked resources from anywhere beyond thedesktopl Allows users move between Access Points without resetting theirconnection reconfigurationl Delivers data rate up to 11 Mbpsl Supports 11, 5.5, 2, and 1 Mbps ratesl Provide USB Wireless Network Adapter Configuration utilityl Antenna is built in to the Adapter with LEDs indicating Power and Linkl Supports most popular operating systems: Windows 98/ME/2000 &Windows XP
USB Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual6What is Wireless LAN?Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) systems offer a great number ofadvantages over traditional wired systems. WLAN is flexible and easy to setupand manage. They are also more economical than wired LAN systems.Using radio frequency (RF) technology, WLAN transmit and receive data throughthe air. WLAN combine data connectivity with user mobility. For example, userscan roam from a conference room to their office without being disconnected fromthe LAN.Using WLAN, users can conveniently access-shared information, and networkadministrators can configure and augment networks without installing or movingnetwork cables.WLAN technology provides users with many convenient and cost saving features:• Mobility: WLAN provide LAN users with access to real-time informationanywhere in their organization, providing service opportunities that areimpossible with wired networks.• Ease of Installation: Installing is easy for novice and expert users alike,eliminating the need to install network cables in walls and ceilings.• Scalability: WLAN can be configured in a variety of topologies to adapt tospecific applications and installations. Configurations are easily changedand range from peer-to-peer networks suitable for a small number of usersto full infrastructure networks of thousands of users roaming over a broadarea.Wireless LAN ModesWireless LANs can be configured in one of two ways:Ad-hocNetworking Also known as a peer-to-peer network, an ad-hocnetwork is one that allows all workstations andcomputers in the network to act as servers to all otherusers on the network. Users on the network can sharefiles, print to a shared printer, and access the Internetwith a shared modem. However, with ad-hocnetworking, users can only communicate with otherwireless LAN computers that are in the wireless LANworkgroup, and are within range.InfrastructureNetworking Infrastructure networking differs from ad-hoc networkingin that it includes an access point. Unlike the ad-hocstructure where users on the LAN contend the sharedbandwidth, on an infrastructure network the accesspoint can manage the bandwidth to maximize
USB Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual7bandwidth utilization.Additionally, the access point enables users on awireless LAN to access an existing wired network,allowing wireless users to take advantage of the wirednetworks resources, such as Internet, email, filetransfer, and printer sharing.Infrastructure networking has the following advantagesover ad-hoc networking:• Extended range: each wireless LAN computerwithin the range of the access point cancommunicate with other wireless LAN computerswithin range of the access point.• Roaming: the access point enables a wireless LANcomputer to move through a building and still beconnected to the LAN.• Wired to wireless LAN connectivity: the accesspoint bridges the gap between wireless LANs andtheir wired counterparts.Notes on Wireless LAN ConfigurationWhen configuring a wireless LAN (WLAN), be sure to note the following points:• Optimize the performance of the WLAN by ensuring that the distancebetween access points is not too far. In most buildings, WLAN cards operatewithin a range of 100 ~ 300 feet, depending on the thickness and structure ofthe walls.• Radio waves can pass through walls and glass but not metal. If there isinterference in transmitting through a wall, it may be that the wall hasreinforcing metal in its structure. Install another access point to circumventthis problem.• Floors usually have metal girders and metal reinforcing struts that interferewith WLAN transmission.This concludes the first chapter. The next chapter deals with the hardwareinstallation of the Adapter.
USB Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual8Chapter 2 - Hardware InstallationThis chapter covers connecting your USB Wireless Network Adapter to USB portof desktop / notebook PC.Package ContentsPlease make sure that items below are included on package.ü One USB Wireless Network Adapterü One USB cableü One CD containing drivers and documentationü One Quick Installation GuideSystem Requirements for the AdapterØ Operating System: MS Windows 98/ME/2000 & Windows XPØ Desktop PC or notebook PC with CD-ROM driveØ One free USB portØ Pentium-Class 90MHz or higherConnecting the USB AdapterNOTE: These instructions apply to most desktop/notebook computers. Fordetailed information on inserting USB adapters into your desktop/notebook PC,consult the desktop/notebook PC User’s Manual.The Adapter’s USB port is located on the back of the Adapter.And your Adapter comes with an USB cable that has two different types ofconnectors – type A & type B. Type A connector of the USB cable plugs into yournotebook/desktop PC’s USB port. And type B connector of the USB cableconnects to the USB port of your USB Wireless Network Adapter.
USB Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual9USB Type A USB Type BThe following table describes the meaning of LED indicators:LED MEANINGPOWERIndicates that the Adapter is powered on when the LEDlights up.LINK Indicates link status. The LED lights up while the wirelessconnection is linked. If the light is blinking, it is disconnected,and is scanning the wireless network.Disconnecting the USB AdapterIn Windows 98/ME/2000/XP operating systems, you do not have to power down yournotebook/desktop PC to remove the Adapter. The Adapter is hot swappable—youcan remove the Adapter when your notebook/desktop PC is powered on.WARNING: Do not remove the USB Wireless Network Adapter when a datatransmission is taking place. Exit your communications programnormally, stop the Adapter if necessary, and then remove theadapter.
USB Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual10Chapter 3 – Driver Installation for WindowsThe following sections cover the USB Wireless Network Adapter driver installation in theWindows 98/ME/2000/XP operating systems.Note! You have to install your hardware first before you begin to installthe drivers.Driver installation for Windows 98Follow the steps below to install the USB Wireless Network Adapter drivers forWindows 98.1. Connecting the USB Wireless Network Adapter to the USB port of a notebook ordesktop PC. (Refer to Chapter 2 – Hardware installation.)2. After Windows 98 detects the USB Wireless Network Adapter, the Add NewHardware Wizard window appears. Clicks Next to continue the installation.
USB Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual113. A screen appears prompting you to select an installation method. Select Search forthe best driver for your device. (Recommended) and click Next to continue.4. Ensure that the CD-ROM drive is selected. Inserts the driver CD-ROM into yourCD-ROM drive and clicks Next to continue.
USB Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual125. The following screen appears showing the driver search result. Click Next tocontinue the installation.6. Windows 98 copies files to your hard disk. The following screen will appear toinform you when the software installation has finished. Click Finish to finish theinstallation.
USB Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual137. The following screen will ask you to restart your computer to finish the installation.Click Yes to restart your computer to make the hardware setting up available.Note! In most cases, Windows will automatically copy all of the files neededfor networking. If Windows asks you for the files and prompts you toinput the path to the files. Follow the instructions on your screen, andthen click OK to continue.After you have rebooted the computer, system will start to install Wireless utilityautomatically, please refer to procedures at Chapter 4.Driver installation for Windows 2000Follow the steps below to install the USB Wireless Network Adapter drivers forWindows 2000.1. Connecting the USB Wireless Network Adapter to the USB port of a notebook ordesktop PC. (Refer to Chapter 2 – Hardware installation.)2. After Windows 2000 detects the USB Wireless Network Adapter, the Found NewHardware Wizard window appears. Click Next to start the installation..
USB Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual143. A screen appears prompting you to select an installation method. Select Searchfor a suitable driver for my device (recommended) and click Next to continue.4. Ensure that the CD-ROM driver is selected and insert the driver CD-ROM into yourCD-ROM drive and click Next to continue.
USB Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual155. The following screen appears showing the driver search result. Click Next tocontinue the installation.6. The following screen appears. Click Yes to continue
USB Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual167. The Windows has finished installing software for the device. Click Finish to finishthe installation.Then system will start to install Wireless utility automatically. Please refer toprocedures at Chapter 4.Driver installation for Windows MEFollow the steps below to install the USB Wireless Network Adapter drivers forWindows ME.1. Connecting the USB Wireless Network Adapter to the USB port of a notebook ordesktop PC. (Refer to Chapter 2 – Hardware installation.)2. After Windows ME detects the USB Wireless Network Adapter, the Add NewHardware Wizard window appears. Select Automatic search for a better driver(Recommended) and insert the driver CD-ROM into CD-ROM drive and click Nextto continue.
USB Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual173. The system will find the setup files and follow the instruction to copy files to yourhard disk. The following screen will appear when the software installation hasfinished. Click Finish to finish the installation.4. The following screen will ask you to restart your computer to finish the hardwaresetting up. Click Yes to restart your computer to make the hardware setting upavailable.
USB Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual18Note! In most cases, Windows will automatically copy all of the files neededfor networking. If Windows asks you for the files and prompts you toinput the path to the files. Follow the instructions on your screen, andthen click OK to continue.After you have rebooted the computer, system will start to install Wireless utilityautomatically, please refer to procedures at Chapter 4.Driver installation for Windows XPFollow the steps below to install the USB Wireless Network Adapter drivers forWindows XP.1. Connecting the USB Wireless Network Adapter to the USB port of a notebook ordesktop PC. (Refer to Chapter 2 – Hardware installation.)2. After Windows XP detects the USB Wireless Network Adapter, the Found NewHardware Wizard window appears. Select Install the software automatically(Recommended) and insert the driver CD-ROM into CD-ROM drive and clickNext to continue.
USB Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual193. Click Continue Anyway to continue the installation.4. The Windows has finished installing software for the device. Click Finish to finishthe installationThen system will start to install Wireless utility automatically. Please refer toprocedures at Chapter 4.
USB Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual20Chapter 4 – Installing and Using theWireless UtilityThe following sections cover the USB Wireless Network Adapter utility installation andconfiguration.Installation in WindowsAfter you have installed the USB Wireless Network Adapter driver and have rebootedthe computer, system will start to install Wireless utility automatically. Please follow thesteps below to install the wireless utility.1. Once you see the following screen, click Next to continue.

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