LINKSYS WUSB200 Wireless-G Business USB Adapter with RangeBooster User Manual book

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Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterCopyright and TrademarksSpecifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. How to Use this User GuideThis user guide has been designed to make understanding networking with the USB Network Adapter easier than ever. Look for the following items when reading this User Guide:In addition to these symbols, there are definitions for technical terms that are presented like this:Also, each figure (diagram, screenshot, or other image) is provided with a figure number and description, like this:Figure numbers and descriptions can also be found in the "List of Figures" section. This exclamation point means there is a caution or warning and is something that could damage your property or the USB Network Adapter.word: definition.This checkmark means there is a note of interest and is something you should pay special attention to while using the USB Network Adapter.This question mark provides you with a reminder about something you might need to do while using the USB Network Adapter.Figure 0-1: Sample Figure DescriptionWUSB200-UG-60107NC BWWARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterTable of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction 1Welcome 1What’s in this User Guide? 2Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network 4Network Topology 4Roaming 4Network Layout 5Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter 6The LED Indicator 6Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter 7Starting the Setup 7Connecting the Adapter 8Setting up the Adapter 9Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor 19Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor 19Using the Wireless Network Monitors 19Link Information 19Profiles 22Create a New Profile 23Editing a Profile 32Site Survey 41Troubleshooting 42Administration 42Chapter 6: The Administrative Functions in the Wireless Network Monitor 45Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor 45Using the Administrative Functions in the Wireless Network Monitor 45Classification 46Security Monitor 49Appendix A: Troubleshooting 61Common Problems and Solutions 61Frequently Asked Questions 62Appendix B: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration 65
Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterWindows XP Wireless Zero Configuration 65Appendix C: Wireless Security 68Security Precautions 68Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 68Appendix D: Windows Help 71Appendix E: Glossary 72Appendix F: Specifications 77Appendix G: Warranty Information 79Appendix H: Regulatory Information 80Appendix I: Contact Information 86
Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterList of FiguresFigure 3-1: LED 6Figure 4-1: Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen 7Figure 4-2: Setup Wizard’s License Agreement 8Figure 4-3: Connecting the Adapter 8Figure 4-4: Available Wireless Network 9Figure 4-5: WEP 10Figure 4-6: WPA - Personal 10Figure 4-7: WPA2 - Personal 11Figure 4-8: Confirm New Settings 11Figure 4-9: Congratulations 11Figure 4-10: Creating a Profile 12Figure 4-11: Network Settings - Wireless Mode 12Figure 4-12: Ad-Hoc Mode Settings 13Figure 4-13: Wireless Security - WEP 13Figure 4-14: Wireless Security - WPA Personal 14Figure 4-15: Wireless Security - WPA2 Personal 14Figure 4-16: Wireless Security - WPA Enterprise-EAP-TLS 15Figure 4-17: Wireless Security - WPA Enterprise-PEAP 15Figure 4-18: Wireless Security - WPA2 Enterprise-EAP 16Figure 4-19: Wireless Security - WPA2 Enterprise-PEAP 16Figure 4-20: Wireless Security - RADIUS - EAP-TLS 17Figure 4-21: Wireless Security - RADIUS - PEAP 17Figure 4-22: Wireless Security - LEAP 18Figure 4-23: Congratulations Screen 18Figure 5-1: Wireless Network Monitor Icon 19Figure 5-2: Link Information - Connection 19Figure 5-3: Link Information - Wireless Network Status 20Figure 5-4: Link Information - Wireless Network Statistics 21Figure 5-5: Profiles 22Figure 5-6: Import a Profile 22Figure 5-7: Export a Profile 22Figure 5-8: Creating a Profile - Available Wireless Network 23
Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterFigure 5-9: Creating a Profile - WEP Key Needed 23Figure 5-10: Creating a Profile - WPA-Personal 24Figure 5-11: Creating a Profile - Congratulations 24Figure 5-12: Creating a Profile - Manual Setup - Network Settings 25Figure 5-13: Creating a Profile - Manual Setup - Wireless Mode 25Figure 5-14: Creating a Profile - Manual Setup - Wireless Security - Disabled 26Figure 5-15: Creating a Profile - Manual Setup - Wireless Security - WEP 26Figure 5-16: Creating a Profile - Manual Setup - Wireless Security - WPA Personal 27Figure 5-17: Creating a Profile - Manual Setup - Wireless Security - WPA2 Personal 27Figure 5-18: Creating a Profile - Manual Setup - Wireless Security - WPA Enterprise - EAP-TLS 28Figure 5-19: Creating a Profile - Manual Setup - Wireless Security - WPA Enterprise - PEAP 28Figure 5-20: Creating a Profile - Manual Setup - Wireless Security - WPA2 Enterprise - EAP-TLS 29Figure 5-21: Creating a Profile - Manual Setup - Wireless Security - WPA2 Enterprise - PEAP 29Figure 5-22: Creating a Profile - Manual Setup - Wireless Security - RADIUS - EAP-TLS 30Figure 5-23: Creating a Profile - Manual Setup - Wireless Security - RADIUS - PEAP 30Figure 5-24: Creating a Profile - Manual Setup - Wireless Security - LEAP 31Figure 5-25: Creating a Profile - Manual Setup - Confirm New Settings 31Figure 5-26: Creating a Profile - Manual Setup - Congratulations 32Figure 5-27: Editing a Profile 32Figure 5-28: Editing a Profile - Wireless Mode 33Figure 5-29: Editing a Profile - Ad Hoc Mode 33Figure 5-30: Editing a Profile - Wireless Security 34Figure 5-31: Editing a Profile - Wireless Security - WEP 34Figure 5-32: Editing a Profile - Wireless Security - WPA Personal 35Figure 5-33: Editing a Profile - Wireless Security -WPA2 Personal 35Figure 5-34: Editing a Profile - Wireless Security - WPA Enterprise - EAP-TLS 36Figure 5-35: Editing a Profile - Wireless Security - WPA Enterprise - PEAP 36Figure 5-36: Editing a Profile - Wireless Security -WPA2 Enterprise - EAP-TLS 37Figure 5-37: Editing a Profile - Wireless Security - WPA2 Enterprise - PEAP 37Figure 5-38: Editing a Profile - Wireless Security - RADIUS - EAP-TLS 38Figure 5-39: Editing a Profile - Wireless Security - RADIUS - PEAP 38Figure 5-40: Editing a Profile - Wireless Security - LEAP 39Figure 5-41: Editing a Profile - Network Settings 39Figure 5-42: Editing a Profile - Confirm New Settings 40
Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterFigure 5-43: Editing a Profile - Congratulations 40Figure 5-44: Site Survey 41Figure 5-45: Troubleshooting 42Figure 5-46: Administration 42Figure 5-47: Administration - Login Access Point Account 43Figure 5-48: Administration - Modify Access Point Account 43Figure 5-49: Administration - Security Monitor Account 44Figure 6-1: Wireless Network Monitor Icon 45Figure 6-2: Administration - Login Security Monitor Administration - Login Security Monitor Account 45Figure 6-3: Classification 45Figure 6-4: AP Classification 46Figure 6-5: Client Classification 46Figure 6-6: Trusted Mac Address 47Figure 6-7: Allowed SSID Configuration 47Figure 6-8: Allowed Vendor List Configuration 48Figure 6-9: Allowed SSID Configuration 48Figure 6-10: Allowed Channel Configuration 49Figure 6-11: Security Monitor - Channel Usage 49Figure 6-12: Security Monitor - AP Inventory 50Figure 6-13: Security Monitor - Client Inventory 50Figure 6-14: Security Monitor - Alerts Summary 51Figure 6-15: Security Monitor - POP-UP Alert 51Figure 6-16: Security Monitor - Alert List 52Figure 6-17: Alert Details 52Figure 6-18: Security Monitor - Alert Advice 53Figure 6-19: Security Monitor - Windows Firewall Screen 60Figure B-1: Wireless Network Monitor Icon 65Figure B-2: Windows XP - Use Windows XP Wireless Configuration 65Figure B-3: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Icon 65Figure B-4: Available Wireless Network 66Figure B-5: No Wireless Security 66Figure B-6: Network Connection - Wireless Security 67
1Chapter 1: IntroductionWelcomeWireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterChapter 1: IntroductionWelcomeThank you for choosing the Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter. Setting up your network and your Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter is easier than ever.The Wireless-G USB Network Adapter is the simple way to add or upgrade wireless connectivity in your computer. Just connect it into your computer's USB port and enjoy incredible high-speed wireless network access while not having to run cable wires.RangeBooster technology increases your wireless network's range up to two times, and its throughput by up to 35%. Unlike ordinary wireless technologies that are confused by signal reflections, RangeBooster uses two smart receivers at each end to detect and decode reflected signals at distances where standard technologies give up. You'll find that "dead spots" in the wireless coverage area are reduced, too.But what does all of this mean? PCs equipped with wireless cards and adapters can communicate without cumbersome cables. By sharing the same wireless settings, within their transmission radius, they form a wireless network.Once you're connected, you can keep in touch with your e-mail, access the Internet, and share files and other resources such as printers and network storage with other computers on the network, wherever your work takes you, without cables. The Advanced security features makes this solution ideal for your business. Advanced wireless security using Wi-Fi Protected Access™ (WPA2 Enterprise) with up to 256-bit encryption, and the new Wireless Security Monitoring functionality gives your business the visibility and protection it needs. When used with a Linksys WAP200, the Wireless Security Monitoring alerts you of possible wireless intruders and vulnerabilities in the wireless network deployment.The included Setup Wizard walks you through configuring the Adapter to your wireless network settings, step by step. Use the instructions in this Guide to help you set up and connect the Adapter using the Setup Wizard. These instructions should be all you need to get the most out of the Adapter.adapter: a device that adds network functionality to your PC.network: a series of computers or devices connected for the purpose of data sharing, storage, and/or transmission between users.encryption: encoding data transmitted in a network802.11b: a wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.802.11g: a wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.
2Chapter 1: IntroductionWhat’s in this User Guide?Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterWhat’s in this User Guide?This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter.• Chapter 1: IntroductionThis chapter describes the Adapter’s applications and this User Guide.• Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless NetworkThis chapter discusses a few of the basics about wireless networking.• Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Business USB Network AdapterThis chapter describes the physical features of the Adapter.• Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-G Business USB Network AdapterThis chapter instructs you on how to install and configure the Adapter.• Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorThis chapter shows you how to use the Adapter’s Wireless Network Monitor.• Chapter 6: Administration Functions in the Network MonitorThis chapter shows you how to use the administration features of the Adapter’s Wireless Network Monitor.• Appendix A: TroubleshootingThis appendix describes some problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions, regarding installation and use of the Adapter.• Appendix B: Windows XP Zero ConfigurationThis appendix describes how to use the Windows XP Zero Configuration.• Appendix C: Wireless SecurityThis appendix discusses security issues regarding wireless networking and measures you can take to help protect your wireless network.• Appendix D: Windows HelpThis appendix describes how you can use Windows Help for instructions about networking, such as installing the TCP/IP protocol.• Appendix E: GlossaryThis appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in networking.• Appendix F: SpecificationsThis appendix provides the Adapter’s technical specifications.
3Chapter 1: IntroductionWhat’s in this User Guide?Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster• Appendix G: Warranty InformationThis appendix supplies the Adapter’s warranty information.• Appendix H: Regulatory InformationThis appendix supplies the Adapter’s regulatory information.• Appendix I: Contact InformationThis appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support.
4Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless NetworkNetwork TopologyWireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterChapter 2: Planning your Wireless NetworkNetwork TopologyA wireless network is a group of computers, each equipped with one wireless adapter. Computers in a wireless network must be configured to share the same radio channel. Several PCs equipped with wireless cards or adapters can communicate with each another to form an ad-hoc network.Linksys wireless adapters also provide users access to a wired network when using an access point or wireless router. An integrated wireless and wired network is called an infrastructure network. Each wireless PC in an infrastructure network can talk to any computer in a wired network infrastructure via the access point or wireless router.An infrastructure configuration extends the accessibility of a wireless PC to a wired network, and can double the effective wireless transmission range for two wireless adapter PCs. Since an access point is able to forward data within a network, the effective transmission range in an infrastructure network can be doubled.RoamingInfrastructure mode also supports roaming capabilities for mobile users. Roaming means that you can move your wireless PC within your network and the access points will pick up the wireless PC's signal, if they both share the same channel and SSID.Before you consider roaming, choose a feasible radio channel and optimum access point position. Proper access point positioning combined with a clear radio signal will greatly enhance performance.infrastructure: a wireless network that is bridged to a wired network via an access point.ad-hoc: a group of wireless devices communicating directly with each other (peer-to-peer) without the use of an access point.roaming: the ability to take a wireless device from one access point's range to another without losing the connection.ssid: your wireless network's name.topology: the physical layout of a network.access point: a device that allows wireless-equipped computers and other devices to communicate with a wired network
5Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless NetworkNetwork LayoutWireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterNetwork LayoutLinksys wireless access points and wireless routers have been designed for use with 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g products. With 802.11g products communicating with the 802.11b standard and some products incorporating both “a” and “g”, products using these standards can communicate with each other. Access points and wireless routers are compatible with 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g adapters, such as the PC Cards for your laptop computers, PCI Cards for your desktop PC, and USB Adapters for when you want to enjoy USB connectivity. When you wish to connect your wired network with your wireless network, the network ports on the access points and wireless routers can be connected to Linksys switches or routers.With these, and many other, Linksys products, your networking options are limitless. Go to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com for more information about wireless products.
6Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Business USB Network AdapterThe LED IndicatorsWireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterChapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Business USB Network AdapterThe LED IndicatorsThe Network Adapter's LEDs display information about network activity.Power Green. The Wireless LED lights up when the Adapter is powered on.Link Green. The Link/Act LED lights up when the Adapter has an active connection.Figure 3-1: LEDs
7Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-G Business USB Network AdapterStarting the SetupWireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterChapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-G Business USB Network AdapterStarting the SetupThe Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation procedure. 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. The Setup Wizard should run automatically, and the Welcome screen should appear. If it does not, click the Start button and choose Run. In the field that appears, enter D:\setup.exe (if “D” is the letter of your CD-ROM drive). On the Welcome screen, you have the following choices:Click Here to Start- Click the Click Here to Start button to begin the software installation process. User Guide - Click the User Guide button to open the PDF file of this User Guide. Exit - Click the Exit button to exit the Setup Wizard.1. To install the Adapter, click the Click Here to Start button on the Welcome screen.Figure 4-1: Setup Wizard’s Welcome ScreenIMPORTANT: Do not connect the Adapter until you are instructed to do so or the setup will not work correctly.
8Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-G Business USB Network AdapterConnecting the AdapterWireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster2. After reading the License Agreement, click the Next button if you agree and want to continue the installation, or click the Cancel button to end the installation.3. Windows will begin copying the files onto your PC. Connecting the Adapter 1. Connect one end of the included USB cable to the Adapter’s USB port. 2. Connect the other end of the cable to one of the USB ports on your computer. 3. The Power LED should light up when the Adapter is plugged in.4. Raise the antennas. Make sure the antennas point straight up into the air, at a 90º angle from the Adapter. This will ensure optimum wireless operating range and performance. 5. Click Next. It may take a minute before the next screen appears.Figure 4-3: Connecting the AdapterFigure 4-2: Setup Wizard’s License Agreement
9Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-G Business USB Network AdapterSetting up the AdapterWireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterSetting up the AdapterThe next screen to appear will be the Available Wireless Network screen.This screen provides two options for setting up the Adapter.•Available Wireless Network. (For most users.) Use this option if you already have a network set up. The networks available to this Adapter will be listed on this screen. You can choose one of these networks and click the Connect button to connect to it. Click the Refresh button to update the Available Wireless Network list. •Manual Setup. If your network is not listed on this screen, select Manual Setup to set up the adapter manually. This method of setting up the Adapter is intended for Advanced Users only.The setup for each option is described, step by step, under the appropriate heading on the following pages.Click Exit to close the Setup Wizard, if you wish to set up the Adapter later.Figure 4-4: Available Wireless Network
10Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-G Business USB Network AdapterSetting up the AdapterWireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterAvailable Wireless NetworkThe available networks are listed in the table on the center of the screen by SSID. Select the wireless network you wish to connect to and click the Connect button. (If you do not see your network listed, you can click the Refresh button to bring the list up again.) If the network utilizes wireless security, you will need to configure security on the Adapter. If not, you will be taken directly to the Congratulations screen.1. If you have wireless security enabled on your network, continue to step 2. Only One of these security screens will be shown. If you don’t have wireless security enabled, continue to step 3. 2. Wireless Security If your network has WEP, WPA-Personal , or WPA2-Personal wireless security enabled, then that security screen will appear. Continue to the screen for your wireless security.WEPIf your network has the wireless security WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), RADIUS or LEAP enabled, this screen will appear. For connecting with RADIUS or LEAP, click Connect, then continue to the next section “Manual Setup” on page 12. Security - Select WEP.WEP - Select 64-bit or 128-bit.Then enter a passphrase or WEP key.Passphrase - Enter a passphrase in the Passphrase field, so a WEP key is automatically generated. The passphrase is case-sensitive and should not be longer than 16 alphanumeric characters. It must match the passphrase of your other wireless network devices and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. (If you have any non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually on those products.)WEP Key - The WEP key you enter must match the WEP key of your wireless network. For 64-bit encryption, Figure 4-5: WEPFigure 4-6: WPA - Personalwpa (wi-fi protected access): a wireless security protocol using TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) encryption, which can be used in conjunction with a RADIUS server.encryption: encoding data transmitted in a network.wep (wired equivalent privacy): a method of encrypting network data transmitted on a wireless network for greater security.
11Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-G Business USB Network AdapterSetting up the AdapterWireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterenter exactly 10 hexadecimal characters. For 128-bit encryption, enter exactly 26 hexadecimal characters. Valid hexadecimal characters are “0” to “9” and “A” to “F”.Then click Connect and proceed to Step 3.WPA-PersonalIf your network has the wireless security WPA-Personal (Wi-Fi Protected Access) enabled, this screen will appear. Passphrase - Enter a Passphrase, also called a Pre-shared Key, of 8-63 characters in the Passphrase field. Then click Connect and proceed to Step 3.WPA2-PersonalIf your network has the wireless security WPA2-Personal enabled, this screen will appear. Passphrase - Enter a Passphrase, also called a Pre-shared Key, of 8-63 characters in the Passphrase field. Then click Connect and proceed to Step 3.3. The Confirm New Settings screen will appear next and show the new settings. To save the new settings, click the Save button.Figure 4-9: CongratulationsFigure 4-7: WPA2 - Personal Figure 4-8: Confirm New Settings
12Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-G Business USB Network AdapterSetting up the AdapterWireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterTo edit the new settings, click the Back button. To exit the Manual Setup through the Wireless Network Monitor, click Exit.4. After the software has been successfully installed, the Congratulations screen will appear. Click Connect to Network to connect to your network and return to the Link Information screen. Click Return to Profile Screen to keep the current settings active and return to the Profiles screen.For more information about the Wireless Network Monitor, refer to Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor.Congratulations! The installation of the Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter is complete.To check the link information, search for available wireless networks, or make additional configuration changes, proceed to Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor.Manual SetupIf your network is not listed with the available networks, you can use Manual Setup. 1. Click Manual Setup on the Available Wireless Network screen to set up the adapter manually.2. The Network Settings screen from the Wireless Network Monitor will appear. If your network has a router or other DHCP server, click the radio button next to Obtain network settings automatically (DHCP).If your network does not have a DHCP server, click the radio button next to Specify network settings. Enter an IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS addresses appropriate for your network. You must specify the IP Address and Subnet Mask on this screen. If you are unsure about the Default Gateway and DNS addresses, leave these fields empty. IP Address - This IP Address must be unique to your network.Subnet Mask - The Adapter’s Subnet Mask must be the same as your wired network’s Subnet Mask.Figure 4-10: Creating a ProfileFigure 4-11: Network Settings - Wireless Mode
13Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-G Business USB Network AdapterSetting up the AdapterWireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterDefault Gateway - Enter the IP address of your network’s Gateway here. DNS 1 and DNS 2 - Enter the DNS address of your wired Ethernet network here.Click the Next button to continue, or click the Back button to return to the previous screen.3. The Wireless Mode screen shows a choice of two wireless modes. Click the Infrastructure Mode radio button if you want to connect to a wireless router or access point. Click the Ad-Hoc Mode radio button if you want to connect to another wireless device directly without using a wireless router or access point. Enter the SSID for your network.Infrastructure Mode - Use this mode if you want to connect to a wireless router or access point.Ad-Hoc Mode - Use this mode if you want to connect to another wireless device directly without using a wireless router or access point.SSID - This is the wireless network name that must be used for all the devices in your wireless network. It is case-sensitive and should be a unique name to help prevent others from entering your network.Click the Next button to continue, or click the Back button to return to the previous screen.4. If you chose Infrastructure Mode, go to Step 5 now. If you chose Ad-Hoc Mode, the Ad-Hoc Mode Settings screen will appear.Select the correct operating channel for your wireless network. The channel you choose should match the channel set on the other devices in your wireless network. If you are unsure about which channel to use, keep the default setting.Click the Next button. Click the Back button to change any settings.5. If your wireless network does not have wireless security, select Disabled and then click the Next button to continue. Proceed to Step 6.If your wireless network has wireless security, select the method of security used: WEP, WPA/WPA2-Personal, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise, RADIUS, or LEAP. WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy, and WPA Figure 4-12: Ad-Hoc Mode SettingsFigure 4-13: Wireless Security - WEPwep (wired equivalent privacy): a method of encrypting network data transmitted on a wireless network for greater security.encryption: encoding data transmitted in a network.
14Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-G Business USB Network AdapterSetting up the AdapterWireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterstands for Wi-Fi Protected Access. WPA uses a stronger security method than WEP and WPA2 defines an even stronger encryption, authentication, and key management than WPA. RADIUS stands for Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service. LEAP stands for Lightweight Extensible Authentication Protocol. It uses username and password-based authentication between a wireless client and a RADIUS server. Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen. Proceed to the appropriate section for your security method: WEP, WPA/WPA2-Personal, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise, RADIUS, or LEAP. WEP - Select 64-bit or 128-bit encryption Passphrase - Enter a passphrase in the Passphrase field, so a WEP key is automatically generated. It is case-sensitive and should not be longer than 16 alphanumeric characters. This passphrase must match the passphrase of your other wireless network devices and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. (If you have any non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually on those products.)WEP Key - The WEP key you enter must match the WEP key of your wireless network. For 64-bit encryption, enter exactly 10 hexadecimal characters. For 128-bit encryption, enter exactly 26 hexadecimal characters. Valid hexadecimal characters are “0” to “9” and “A” to “F”.Advanced UsersTX Key - The default transmit key number is 1. If your network’s access point or wireless router uses transmit key number 2, 3, or 4, select the appropriate number from the TX Key drop-down box.Authentication -The default is set to Auto, so it will auto-detect for Shared Key or Open System authentication. For Shared Key authentication, both the sender and the recipient share a WEP key for authentication. For Open System authentication, the sender and the recipient do not share a WEP key for authentication. If you are not sure which authentication method to select, keep the default, Auto.Click the Next button to continue, or click the Back button to return to the previous screen.WPA PersonalWPA Personal offers two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. WPA2 only uses AES for encryption. Select TKIP or AES for encryption for WPA Personal. Then enter a Passphrase that is 8-63 characters in length.Figure 4-14: Wireless Security - WPA Personalwpa2 offers a stronger encryption than wpa by using the AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) which is a block cipher with block sizes of 128, 192 or 256 bits. Figure 4-15: Wireless Security - WPA2 Personalwpa (wi-fi protected access): a wireless security protocol using TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) encryption, which can be used in conjunction with a RADIUS server.
15Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-G Business USB Network AdapterSetting up the AdapterWireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterEncryption - Select the type of algorithm you want to use, TKIP or AES, from the Encryption drop-down menu.Passphrase - Enter a Passphrase, also called a Pre-shared Key, of 8-63 characters in the Passphrase field. Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.WPA2 PersonalEnter a Pre-shared Key that is 8-63 characters in length.Pre-shared Key - Enter a Pre-shared Key of 8-63 characters in the Pre-shared Key field. Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.Figure 4-16: Wireless Security - WPA Enterprise-EAP-TLSFigure 4-17: Wireless Security - WPA Enterprise-PEAP
16Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-G Business USB Network AdapterSetting up the AdapterWireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterWPA EnterpriseWPA Enterprise features WPA security used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) WPA Enterprise offers two authentication methods, EAP-TLS and PEAP, as well as two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. WPA2 Enterprise offers two authentication methods, EAP-TLS and PEAP, but only AES encryption method can be used.Authentication - Select the authentication method your network is using, EAP-TLS or PEAP.EAP-TLSIf you selected EAP-TLS, enter the login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field. Enter the name of the authentication server in the Server Name field (this is optional). From the Certificate drop-down menu, select the certificate you have installed to authenticate you on your wireless network. Select the type of encryption, TKIP or AES, from the Encryption drop-down menu.Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.PEAPIf you selected PEAP, enter the login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field. Enter the password of your wireless network in the Password field. Enter the name of the authentication server in the Server Name field (this is optional). Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.Figure 4-19: Wireless Security - WPA2 Enterprise-PEAPFigure 4-18: Wireless Security - WPA2 Enterprise-EAP
17Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-G Business USB Network AdapterSetting up the AdapterWireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterWPA2 EnterpriseWPA2 Enterprise features WPA2 security used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) WPA2 Enterprise offers two authentication methods, EAP-TLS and PEAP.Authentication - Select the authentication method your network is using, EAP-TLS or PEAP.EAP-TLSIf you selected EAP-TLS, enter the login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field. Enter the name of the authentication server in the Server Name field (this is optional). From the Certificate drop-down menu, select the certificate you have installed to authenticate you on your wireless network.Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.PEAPIf you selected PEAP, enter the login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field. Enter the password of your wireless network in the Password field. Enter the name of the authentication server in the Server Name field (this is optional). From the Certificate drop-down menu, select the certificate you have installed to authenticate you on your wireless network; if you want to use any certificate, keep the default setting, Trust Any. Then select the authentication method used inside the PEAP tunnel.Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.Figure 4-20: Wireless Security - RADIUS - EAP-TLSFigure 4-21: Wireless Security - RADIUS - PEAP
18Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-G Business USB Network AdapterSetting up the AdapterWireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterRADIUSRADIUS features use of a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) RADIUS offers two authentication types: EAP-TLS and PEAP.Authentication - Select the authentication method your network is using, EAP-TLS or PEAP.EAP-TLSIf you selected EAP-TLS, enter the login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field. Enter the name of the authentication server in the Server Name field (this is optional). From the Certificate drop-down menu, select the certificate you have installed to authenticate you on your wireless network.Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.PEAPIf you selected PEAP, enter the login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field. Enter the password of your wireless network in the Password field. Enter the name of the authentication server in the Server Name field (this is optional). From the Certificate drop-down menu, select the certificate you have installed to authenticate you on your wireless network; if you want to use any certificate, keep the default setting, Trust Any. Then select the authentication method used inside the PEAP tunnel.Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.LEAPLightweight Extensible Authentication Protocol is a mutual authentication method that uses a user name and password based system.Login method - Select the login method your network is using, Manual Login or Windows Login.If you select manual login, enter the username and password in the username and password field accordingly. Enter the password again in the confirm filed.6. The Congratulations screen will appear next. Click Connect to Network to implement the new settings and return to the Link Information screen. Click Return to Profile screen to return to the Creating a Profile screen.Congratulations! Your manual setup through the Wireless Network Monitor is complete.Figure 4-22: Wireless Security - LEAPFigure 4-23: Congratulations Screen
19Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorAccessing the Wireless Network MonitorWireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterChapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorUse the Wireless Network Monitor to check the link information, set up profiles of your wireless settings, search for available wireless networks, troubleshoot your wireless connections, or administer the accounts that hold privileges to access the Security Monitor.Accessing the Wireless Network MonitorAfter installing the Adapter, the Wireless Network Monitor icon will appear in the system tray of your computer. If the Wireless Network Monitor is enabled, then the icon will be green. If the Wireless Network Monitor is disabled or the Adapter is not connected, then the icon will be gray.Using the Wireless Network MonitorsThe opening screen of the Wireless Network Monitor is the Link Information screen. From this screen, you can find out how strong the current wireless signal is and how good the connection’s quality is. You can also perform configuration changes or create connection profiles by clicking the Profiles tab. To view the available wireless networks, click the Site Survey tab. To troubleshoot the current connections or view the FAQ pages, click the Troubleshooting tab. To perform the administrative tasks of the account information or specify email alert addresses, click the Administration tab.Link InformationThe Connection screen of the Link Information tab displays signal strength and link quality information of the current connection. It also provides tabs to click for additional connection information.Signal Strength - The Signal Strength bar indicates signal strength from low to high; low is red, medium is yellow and high is green. Link Quality - The Link Quality bar indicates the quality of the wireless network connection from low to high; low is red, medium is yellow and high is green. Click the Status or Statistics tabs to view additional information about the wireless network connection.Figure 5-1: Wireless Network Monitor IconFigure 5-2: Link Information - Connection
20Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorLink InformationWireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterStatusClick the Status tab to view the Wireless Network Status screen. The Status screen provides information on your current network settings.Status- This shows the status of the connection.SSID - Service Set Identifier, a 32-character unique identifier attached to the header of packets sent over a WLAN. This is the unique name used to identify a network. Wireless Mode - The mode of the wireless network currently in use is displayed here.Transfer Rate - This shows the speed at which your wireless network transmits.Channel - This displays the channel used by your network. Security - The status of the wireless security feature is displayed here.Authentication - This is your wireless network’s authentication method.IP Address - The IP Address of the Adapter is displayed here.Subnet Mask - The Subnet Mask of the Adapter is shown here.Default Gateway - The Default Gateway address of the Adapter is displayed here.DNS - This is the DNS (Domain Name Service) address of the Adapter.DHCP - This shows the status of the DHCP server.MAC Address- The MAC address of the wireless network’s access point or wireless router is shown here.Click the Statistics tab to view the Wireless Network Statistics screen. Click the Connection button to return to the initial Link Information screen. Click the Save to Profile button to save the currently active connection settings to a profile.Figure 5-3: Link Information - Wireless Network Status
21Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorLink InformationWireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterStatisticsThe Statistics screen provides statistics on your current network settings.Transmit Rate - This is the data transfer rate of the current connection. (In Auto mode, the Adapter dynamically shifts to the fastest data transfer rate possible at any given time.)Receive Rate - This is the rate at which data is received.Packets Received - This shows the packets received by the Adapter, in real time, since connecting to the wireless network or since the Clear Counters button was last pressed.Packets Transmitted - This shows the packets transmitted from the Adapter, in real time, since connecting to the wireless network or since the Clear Counters button was last pressed.Bytes Received - This shows the bytes received by the Adapter, in real time, since connecting to the wireless network or since the Clear Counters button was last pressed.Bytes Transmitted - This shows the bytes transmitted by the Adapter, in real time, since connecting to the wireless network or since the Clear Counters button was last pressed.Driver Version - This shows the version of the Adapter’s driver.Signal Strength - This is the intensity of the wireless signal received by the Adapter.Transmit Power - This is the power at which the Adapter transmits.Total Up Time - This indicates the cumulative total of the Adapter’s connection time.Signal Strength - The Signal Strength bar indicates the signal strength. Link Quality - The Link Quality bar indicates the quality of the wireless network connection.Click the Connection button to return to the initial Link Information screen. Click the Status button to go to the Wireless Network Status screen. Click the Save to Profile button to save the currently active connection settings to a profile. Click the Clear Counters button to reset the statistics counter.Figure 5-4: Link Information - Wireless Network Statistics
22Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorProfilesWireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterProfilesThe Profiles screen lets you save different configuration profiles for different network setups. The table on the left displays a list of available profiles with their profile names and SSIDs.Profile - The name of the profile is displayed here.SSID - The SSID or unique name of the wireless network is displayed here.Profile InformationFor each profile selected, the following are listed:Wireless Mode - This is the mode of the wireless network currently in use.Transfer Rate - The data transfer rate of the current connection is shown here.Channel - This is the channel to which the wireless network devices are set. Authentication - The authentication setting for the network is shown here.Encryption - The status of the wireless security feature is displayed here.Connect - To connect to a wireless network using a specific profile, select the profile, and click Connect.New - Click the New button to create a new profile. See the next section, “Create a New Profile,” for detailed instructions.Edit - Select the profile you want to change, and then click the Edit button. See the section, “Edit a New Profile,” for detailed instructions.Import - Click the Import button to import a profile that has been saved in another location. Select the appropriate file, and click the Open button.Export - Select the profile you want to save in a different location, and click the Export button. Direct Windows to the appropriate folder, and click the Save button.Delete - Select the profile you want to delete, and then click the Delete button. NOTE: If you want to export more than one profile, you must export them one at a time.NOTE: The default profile cannot be deleted.Figure 5-5: ProfilesFigure 5-6: Import a ProfileFigure 5-7: Export a Profile
23Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreate a New ProfileWireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterCreate a New ProfileWhen you click the New button on the Profiles screen, you will need to enter a name for your new profile and click OK, then the Available Wireless Network screen appears.This screen provides two options for setting up the Adapter.•Available Wireless Network. (For most users.) Use this option if you already have a network set up. The networks available to this Adapter will be listed on this screen. You can choose one of these networks and click the Connect button to connect to it. Click the Refresh button to update the Available Wireless Network list. •Manual Setup. If your network is not listed on this screen, select Manual Setup to set up the adapter manually. This method of setting up the Adapter is intended for advanced users only.The setup for each option is described under the appropriate heading on the following pages.Click Exit to return to the Profiles screen.Available Wireless NetworkThe available networks are listed by SSID. Select the wireless network you wish to connect to and click the Connect button. (If your network is not listed, you can click the Refresh button to bring the list up again.)If the network utilizes wireless security, you will need to configure security on the Adapter. If not, you will be taken directly to the Congratulations screen.1. If you have wireless security enabled on your network, continue to step 2. One of these security screens will be shown. If you don’t have wireless security enabled, continue to step 3. 2. If your network has WEP, WPA Personal, or WPA2 Personal wireless security enabled, then that security screen will appear. Continue to the screen for your wireless security.• WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) If your network has the wireless security WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), this screen will appear. You must enter the same security settings used on your network.Select 64-bit or 128-bit WEP encryption, then enter a passphrase or WEP key.Figure 5-8: Creating a Profile - Available Wireless NetworkFigure 5-9: Creating a Profile - WEP Key Needed
24Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreate a New ProfileWireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterPassphrase - Enter a passphrase in the Passphrase field, to automatically generate a WEP key. The passphrase is case-sensitive and should not be longer than 16 alphanumeric characters. It must match the passphrase of your other wireless network devices and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. (If you have any non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually on those products.)WEP Key - The WEP key you enter must match the WEP key of your wireless network. For 64-bit encryption, enter exactly 10 hexadecimal characters. For 128-bit encryption, enter exactly 26 hexadecimal characters. Valid hexadecimal characters are “0” to “9” and “A” to “F”.Then click Connect and proceed to Step 3.•WPA PersonalIf your network has the wireless security WPA Personal (Wi-Fi Protected Access) enabled, this screen will appear. You must enter the same security settings used on your network.Passphrase - Enter a Passphrase, also called a Pre-shared Key, of 8-63 characters in the Passphrase field. Then click Connect and proceed to Step 3.•WPA2 PersonalIf your network has the wireless security WPA2 Personal enabled, this screen will appear. You must enter the same security settings used on your network.Passphrase - Enter a Passphrase, also called a Pre-shared Key, of 8-63 characters in the Passphrase field. Then click Connect and proceed to Step 3.3. After the software has been successfully installed, the Congratulations screen will appear. Click Connect to Network to connect to your network, implement the new settings, and return to the Link Information screen. Congratulations! The profile has been successfully configured. Figure 5-11: Creating a Profile - CongratulationsFigure 5-10: Creating a Profile - WPA-Personal
25Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreate a New ProfileWireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterManual SetupIf your network is not listed with the available networks, you can use Manual Setup. 1. Click Manual Setup on the Available Wireless Network screen to set up the adapter manually.2. The Network Settings screen will appear. If your network has a router or other DHCP server, select Obtain network settings automatically (DHCP).If your network does not have a DHCP server, select Specify network settings. Enter an IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS addresses appropriate for your network. You must specify the IP Address and Subnet Mask on this screen. If you are unsure about the Default Gateway and DNS addresses, leave these fields empty. IP Address - This IP Address must be unique to your network.Subnet Mask - The Adapter’s Subnet Mask must be the same as your wired network’s Subnet Mask.Default Gateway - Enter the IP address of your network’s Gateway here. DNS 1 and DNS 2 - Enter the DNS address of your wired Ethernet network here.Click the Next button to continue, or click the Back button to return to the previous screen.3. The Wireless Mode screen shows a choice of two wireless modes. Select Infrastructure Mode if you want to connect to a wireless router or access point. Select Ad-Hoc Mode, if you want to connect to another wireless device directly without using a wireless router or access point. Enter the SSID for your network.Infrastructure Mode - Use this mode if you want to connect to a wireless router or access point.Ad-Hoc Mode - Use this mode if you want to connect to another wireless device directly without using a wireless router or access point.SSID - This is the wireless network name that must be used for all the devices in your wireless network. It is case- sensitive and should be a unique name to help prevent others from entering your network.Click the Next button to continue, or click the Back button to return to the previous screen.Figure 5-12: Creating a Profile - Manual Setup - Network SettingsFigure 5-13: Creating a Profile - Manual Setup - Wireless Mode
26Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreate a New ProfileWireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster4. If you chose Infrastructure Mode, go to Step 5 now. If you chose Ad-Hoc Mode, the Ad-Hoc Mode Settings screen will appear.Select the correct operating channel for your wireless network. The channel you choose should match the channel set on the other devices in your wireless network. If you are unsure about which channel to use, keep the default setting.Click the Next button. Click the Back button to change any settings.5. If your wireless network doesn’t have wireless security, select Disabled and then click the Next button to continue. Proceed to Step 6.If your wireless network has wireless security, select the method of security used: WEP, WPA/WPA2 Personal, WPA/WPA2 Enterprise, RADIUS or LEAP. WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy, and WPA stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access. WPA uses a stronger security method than WEP and WPA2 defines an even stronger encryption, authentication, and key management than WPA. RADIUS stands for Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service. LEAP stands for Lightweight Extensible Authentication Protocol. It uses username and password-based authentication between a wireless client and a RADIUS server. Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen. Proceed to the appropriate section for your security method: WEP, WPA/WPA2-Personal, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise, RADIUS, or LEAP.WEPWEP - Select 64-bit or 128-bit encryption Passphrase - Enter a passphrase in the Passphrase field, so a WEP key is automatically generated. It is case-sensitive and should not be longer than 16 alphanumeric characters. This passphrase must match the passphrase of your other wireless network devices and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. (If you have any non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually on those products.)WEP Key - The WEP key you enter must match the WEP key of your wireless network. For 64-bit encryption, enter exactly 10 hexadecimal characters. For 128-bit encryption, enter exactly 26 hexadecimal characters. Valid hexadecimal characters are “0” to “9” and “A” to “F”.Advanced UsersTX Key - The default transmit key number is 1. If your network’s access point or wireless router uses transmit key number 2, 3, or 4, select the appropriate number from the TX Key drop-down box.wep (wired equivalent privacy): a method of encrypting network data transmitted on a wireless network for greater security.wpa (wi-fi protected access): a wireless security protocol using TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) encryption, which can be used in conjunction with a RADIUS server.wpa2 offers a stronger encryption than wpa by using the AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) which is a block cipher with block sizes of 128, 192 or 256 bits. Figure 5-15: Creating a Profile - Manual Setup - Wireless Security - WEP Figure 5-14: Creating a Profile - Manual Setup - Wireless Security - Disabled
27Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreate a New ProfileWireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterAuthentication -The default is set to Auto, so it will auto-detect for Shared Key or Open System authentication. For Shared Key authentication, both the sender and the recipient share a WEP key for authentication. For Open System authentication, the sender and the recipient do not share a WEP key for authentication. If you are not sure which authentication method to select, keep the default, Auto.Click the Next button to continue, or click the Back button to return to the previous screen.WPA PersonalWPA Personal offers two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. WPA2 only uses AES for encryption. Select TKIP or AES for encryption for WPA Personal. Then enter a Passphrase that is 8-63 characters in length.Encryption - Select the type of algorithm you want to use, TKIP or AES, from the Encryption drop-down menu.Passphrase - Enter a Passphrase, also called a Pre-shared Key, of 8-63 characters in the Passphrase field. Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.WPA2 PersonalEnter a Pre-shared Key that is 8-63 characters in length.Pre-shared Key - Enter a Pre-shared Key of 8-63 characters in the Pre-shared Key field. Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.Figure 5-16: Creating a Profile - Manual Setup - Wireless Security - WPA PersonalFigure 5-17: Creating a Profile - Manual Setup - Wireless Security - WPA2 Personal
28Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreate a New ProfileWireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterWPA EnterpriseWPA Enterprise features WPA security used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) WPA Enterprise offers two authentication methods, EAP-TLS and PEAP, as well as two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. WPA2 Enterprise offers two authentication methods, EAP-TLS and PEAP, but only AES encryption method is used.Authentication - Select the authentication method your network is using, EAP-TLS or PEAP.EAP-TLSIf you selected EAP-TLS, enter the login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field. Enter the name of the authentication server in the Server Name field (this is optional). From the Certificate drop-down menu, select the certificate you have installed to authenticate you on your wireless network. Select the type of encryption, TKIP or AES, from the Encryption drop-down menu.Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.PEAPIf you selected PEAP, enter the login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field. Enter the password of your wireless network in the Password field. Enter the name of the authentication server in the Server Name field (this is optional). Then select the authentication method used inside the PEAP tunnel. Select the type of encryption, TKIP or AES, from the Encryption drop-down menu.Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.Figure 5-18: Creating a Profile - Manual Setup - Wireless Security - WPA Enterprise - EAP-TLSFigure 5-19: Creating a Profile - Manual Setup - Wireless Security - WPA Enterprise - PEAP
29Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreate a New ProfileWireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterWPA2 EnterpriseWPA2 Enterprise features WPA2 security used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) WPA2 Enterprise offers two authentication methods, EAP-TLS and PEAP.Authentication - Select the authentication method your network is using, EAP-TLS or PEAP.EAP-TLSIf you selected EAP-TLS, enter the login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field. Enter the name of the authentication server in the Server Name field (this is optional). From the Certificate drop-down menu, select the certificate you have installed to authenticate you on your wireless network.Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.PEAPIf you selected PEAP, enter the login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field. Enter the password of your wireless network in the Password field. Enter the name of the authentication server in the Server Name field (this is optional). Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.Figure 5-21: Creating a Profile - Manual Setup - Wireless Security - WPA2 Enterprise - PEAPFigure 5-20: Creating a Profile - Manual Setup - Wireless Security - WPA2 Enterprise - EAP-TLS
30Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreate a New ProfileWireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterRADIUSRADIUS features use of a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) RADIUS offers two authentication types: EAP-TLS and PEAP.Authentication - Select the authentication method your network is using, EAP-TLS or PEAP.EAP-TLSIf you selected EAP-TLS, enter the login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field. Enter the name of the authentication server in the Server Name field (this is optional). From the Certificate drop-down menu, select the certificate you have installed to authenticate you on your wireless network.Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.PEAPIf you selected PEAP, enter the login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field. Enter the password of your wireless network in the Password field. Enter the name of the authentication server in the Server Name field (this is optional). Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.Figure 5-22: Creating a Profile - Manual Setup - Wireless Security - RADIUS - EAP-TLSFigure 5-23: Creating a Profile - Manual Setup - Wireless Security - RADIUS - PEAP
31Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorCreate a New ProfileWireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterLEAPLightweight Extensible Authentication Protocol is a mutual authentication method that uses a username and password based system.Enter the username and password in their fields. Enter the password again in the Confirm filed.6. The Confirm New Settings screen will appear next and show the new settings. To save the new settings, click the Save button. To edit the new settings, click the Back button. To exit the Manual Setup through the Wireless Network Monitor, click Exit.Figure 5-24: Creating a Profile - Manual Setup - Wireless Security - LEAPFigure 5-25: Creating a Profile - Manual Setup - Confirm New Settings
32Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorEditing a ProfileWireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster7. The Congratulations screen will appear next. Click Connect to Network to implement the new settings immediately and return to the Link Information screen. Click Return to Profile Screen to keep the current settings active and return to the Profiles screen.Congratulations! The profile has been successfully configured.Editing a ProfileOn the Profiles screen, select the profile that you would like to edit in the profile list and click on Edit button. The next screen would be the Wireless Mode. Follow the steps below to complete the task.Figure 5-26: Creating a Profile - Manual Setup - CongratulationsFigure 5-27: Editing a Profile
33Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorEditing a ProfileWireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster1. The Wireless Mode screen shows a choice of two wireless modes. Click the Infrastructure Mode radio button if you want to connect to a wireless router or access point. Click the Ad-Hoc Mode radio button if you want to connect to another wireless device directly without using a wireless router or access point. Enter the SSID for your network.Infrastructure Mode - Use this mode if you want to connect to a wireless router or access point.Ad-Hoc Mode - Use this mode if you want to connect to another wireless device directly without using a wireless router or access point.SSID - This is the wireless network name that must be used for all the devices in your wireless network. It is case- sensitive and should be a unique name to help prevent others from entering your network.Click the Next button to continue, or click the Back button to return to the previous screen.2. If you chose Infrastructure Mode, go to Step 3 now. If you chose Ad-Hoc Mode, the Ad-Hoc Mode Settings screen will appear.Select the correct operating channel for your wireless network. The channel you choose should match the channel set on the other devices in your wireless network. If you are unsure about which channel to use, keep the default setting.Click the Next button. Click the Back button to change any settings.Figure 5-28: Editing a Profile - Wireless ModeFigure 5-29: Editing a Profile - Ad Hoc Mode
34Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorEditing a ProfileWireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster3. If your wireless network doesn’t have wireless security, select Disabled and then click the Next button to continue. Proceed to Step 4.If your wireless network has wireless security, select the method of security used: WEP, WPA/WPA2 Personal, WPA/WPA2 Enterprise, RADIUS or LEAP. WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy, and WPA stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access. WPA uses a stronger security method than WEP and WPA2 defines an even stronger encryption, authentication, and key management than WPA. RADIUS stands for Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service. LEAP stands for Lightweight Extensible Authentication Protocol. It uses username and password-based authentication between a wireless client and a RADIUS server. Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen. Proceed to the appropriate section for your security method: WEP, WPA/WPA2-Personal, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise, RADIUS, or LEAP.WEPWEP - Select 64-bit or 128-bit encryption Passphrase - Enter a passphrase in the Passphrase field, so a WEP key is automatically generated. It is case-sensitive and should not be longer than 16 alphanumeric characters. This passphrase must match the passphrase of your other wireless network devices and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. (If you have any non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually on those products.)WEP Key - The WEP key you enter must match the WEP key of your wireless network. For 64-bit encryption, enter exactly 10 hexadecimal characters. For 128-bit encryption, enter exactly 26 hexadecimal characters. Valid hexadecimal characters are “0” to “9” and “A” to “F”.Advanced UsersTX Key - The default transmit key number is 1. If your network’s access point or wireless router uses transmit key number 2, 3, or 4, select the appropriate number from the TX Key drop-down box.Authentication -The default is set to Auto, so it will auto-detect for Shared Key or Open System authentication. For Shared Key authentication, both the sender and the recipient share a WEP key for authentication. For Open System authentication, the sender and the recipient do not share a WEP key for authentication. If you are not sure which authentication method to select, keep the default, Auto.Click the Next button to continue, or click the Back button to return to the previous screen.Figure 5-30: Editing a Profile - Wireless SecurityFigure 5-31: Editing a Profile - Wireless Security - WEP
35Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorEditing a ProfileWireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterWPA PersonalWPA Personal offers two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. WPA2 only uses AES for encryption. Select TKIP or AES for encryption for WPA Personal. Then enter a Passphrase that is 8-63 characters in length.Encryption - Select the type of algorithm you want to use, TKIP or AES, from the Encryption drop-down menu.Passphrase - Enter a Passphrase, also called a Pre-shared Key, of 8-63 characters in the Passphrase field. Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.WPA2 PersonalEnter a Pre-shared Key that is 8-63 characters in length.Pre-shared Key - Enter a Pre-shared Key of 8-63 characters in the Pre-shared Key field. Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.Figure 5-32: Editing a Profile - Wireless Security - WPA PersonalFigure 5-33: Editing a Profile - Wireless Security -WPA2 Personal
36Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorEditing a ProfileWireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterWPA EnterpriseWPA/WPA2 Enterprise features WPA security used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) WPA Enterprise offers two authentication methods, EAP-TLS and PEAP, as well as two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. WPA2 Enterprise offers two authentication methods, EAP-TLS and PEAP, but only AES encryption method is used.Authentication - Select the authentication method your network is using, EAP-TLS or PEAP.EAP-TLSIf you selected EAP-TLS, enter the login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field. Enter the name of the authentication server in the Server Name field (this is optional). From the Certificate drop-down menu, select the certificate you have installed to authenticate you on your wireless network. Select the type of encryption, TKIP or AES, from the Encryption drop-down menu.Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.PEAPIf you selected PEAP, enter the login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field. Enter the password of your wireless network in the Password field. Enter the name of the authentication server in the Server Name field (this is optional). From the Certificate drop-down menu, select the certificate you have installed to authenticate you on your wireless network; if you want to use any certificate, keep the default setting, Trust Any. Then select the authentication method used inside the PEAP tunnel. Select the type of encryption, TKIP or AES, from the Encryption drop-down menu.Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.Figure 5-34: Editing a Profile - Wireless Security - WPA Enterprise - EAP-TLSFigure 5-35: Editing a Profile - Wireless Security - WPA Enterprise - PEAP
37Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorEditing a ProfileWireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterWPA2 EnterpriseWPA2 Enterprise features WPA2 security used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) WPA2 Enterprise offers two authentication methods, EAP-TLS and PEAP.Authentication - Select the authentication method your network is using, EAP-TLS or PEAP.EAP-TLSIf you selected EAP-TLS, enter the login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field. Enter the name of the authentication server in the Server Name field (this is optional). From the Certificate drop-down menu, select the certificate you have installed to authenticate you on your wireless network.Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.PEAPIf you selected PEAP, enter the login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field. Enter the password of your wireless network in the Password field. Enter the name of the authentication server in the Server Name field (this is optional). From the Certificate drop-down menu, select the certificate you have installed to authenticate you on your wireless network; if you want to use any certificate, keep the default setting, Trust Any. Then select the authentication method used inside the PEAP tunnel.Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.Figure 5-36: Editing a Profile - Wireless Security -WPA2 Enterprise - EAP-TLSFigure 5-37: Editing a Profile - Wireless Security - WPA2 Enterprise - PEAP
38Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorEditing a ProfileWireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterRADIUSRADIUS features use of a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) RADIUS offers two authentication types: EAP-TLS and PEAP.Authentication - Select the authentication method your network is using, EAP-TLS or PEAP.EAP-TLSIf you selected EAP-TLS, enter the login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field. Enter the name of the authentication server in the Server Name field (this is optional). From the Certificate drop-down menu, select the certificate you have installed to authenticate you on your wireless network.Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.PEAPIf you selected PEAP, enter the login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field. Enter the password of your wireless network in the Password field. Enter the name of the authentication server in the Server Name field (this is optional). Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.Figure 5-38: Editing a Profile - Wireless Security - RADIUS - EAP-TLSFigure 5-39: Editing a Profile - Wireless Security - RADIUS - PEAP
39Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorEditing a ProfileWireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterLEAPLightweight Extensible Authentication Protocol is a mutual authentication method that uses a username and password based system.Enter the username and password in the username and password field accordingly. Enter the password again in the Confirm field.4. The Network Settings screen from the Wireless Network Monitor will appear. If your network has a router or other DHCP server, click the radio button next to Obtain network settings automatically (DHCP).If your network does not have a DHCP server, click the radio button next to Specify network settings. Enter an IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS addresses appropriate for your network. You must specify the IP Address and Subnet Mask on this screen. If you are unsure about the Default Gateway and DNS addresses, leave these fields empty. IP Address - This IP Address must be unique to your network.Subnet Mask - The Adapter’s Subnet Mask must be the same as your wired network’s Subnet Mask.Default Gateway - Enter the IP address of your network’s Gateway here. DNS 1 and DNS 2 - Enter the DNS address of your wired Ethernet network here.Click the Next button to continue, or click the Back button to return to the previous screen.Figure 5-40: Editing a Profile - Wireless Security - LEAPFigure 5-41: Editing a Profile - Network Settings
40Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorEditing a ProfileWireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster5. The Confirm New Settings screen will appear next and show the new settings. To save the new settings, click the Save button. To edit the new settings, click the Back button. To exit the Manual Setup through the Wireless Network Monitor, click Exit.6. The Congratulations screen will appear next. Click Connect to Network to implement the new settings immediately and return to the Link Information screen. Click Return to Profile Screen to keep the current settings active and return to the Profiles screen.Congratulations! The profile has been successfully configured.Figure 5-43: Editing a Profile - CongratulationsFigure 5-42: Editing a Profile - Confirm New Settings
41Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorSite SurveyWireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterFigure 5-44: Site SurveySite SurveyThe Site Survey screen displays a list of available networks in the table on the left. The table shows each network’s SSID, Channel, and the quality of the wireless signal the Adapter is receiving. You may click SSID, CH (Channel), or Signal, to sort by that field.SSID - The SSID or unique name of the wireless network is displayed here.CH - This is the channel that the network uses.Signal - This is the percentage of signal strength, from 0 to 100%.For more information about classification of the Access Points, refer to “AP Classification” section of “Chapter 6: The Administrative Functions in the Wireless Network Monitor.”Site InformationFor each network selected, the following settings for each SSID are listed:Wireless Mode - This is the mode of the wireless network currently in use.Network Type - The type of your network connection in either wireless-b or wireless-g is displayed here.Security - The status of the wireless security feature is displayed here.MAC Address- The MAC address of the wireless network’s access point is displayed here.Refresh - Click the Refresh button to perform a new search for wireless devices.Connect - Click the Connect button to connect to a selected network.The Access Points in the Site Survey list will be represented with different icons that will indicate Access Points in various states of classification. For instance, trusted Access Points are green, untrusted Access Points are red, and unclassified Access Points are blue. And if there is a lock next to it, it indicates the Access Point has a security method enabled.
42Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorTroubleshootingWireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterTroubleshootingThe Troubleshooting screen lets you troubleshoot your wireless connection.Address Type - This shows the addressing method of your client.IP Address - This shows the current IP Address of your client.Subnet Mask - This shows the subnet mask of your IP addressing.Default Gateway - This shows the default gateway of your IP addressing.You may click Repair to troubleshoot your connection to the wireless network. Repair will disconnect your client from the network and then reconnect, in order to re-establish an IP address. You may also click FAQ to view the FAQ pages from the Linksys website.AdministrationThe Administration screen lets you administer your Security Monitor account and classification functions, and modify your Access Point’s username and password in Account Management. Select on a button to log in to either the Security Monitor account or Account Management as the Access Point's administrator.Log in to the Security Monitor account to access the classification and Security Monitor functions:Enter the Security Monitor’s account name and password in the username and password fields, then retype the password in the confirm field. Click Next to continue to the administrative options.After a successful login, the Classification and Security Monitor tab appears. Only the login screens are provided in this section. To use the Administration tab, continue to Chapter 6: The Administrative Functions in the Wireless Network Monitor.Figure 5-45: TroubleshootingFigure 5-46: Administration
43Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network MonitorAdministrationWireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBoosterLog in as the Access Point's administrator:Enter the Access Point's administrative account and password and retype the password in the confirm field (default account name is admin and password is admin). Click Next to continue to the administrative options.Access Point AccountThis screen appears when you click the Access Point button on the Security Monitor Account screen. This will let you modify your Access Point’s username and password. Figure 5-47: Administration - Login Access Point AccountFigure 5-48: Administration - Modify Access Point Account

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