User manual LINKSYS WUSB54AG

[. . . ] ® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. Wireless A/G USB Network Adapter WIRELESS Model No. User Guide WUSB54AG Wireless A/G USB Network Adapter Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. This User Guide The User Guide to the Wireless A/G USB Network Adapter has been designed to make understanding networking easier than ever. Look for the following items when reading this guide: This checkmark means there is a note of interest and is something you should pay special attention to while using the Adapter. This exclamation point means there is a caution or warning and is something that could damage your property or the Adapter. This question mark provides you with a reminder about something you might need to do while using the Adapter. In addition to these symbols, there are definitions for technical terms that are presented like this: word: definition. Also, each figure (diagram, screenshot, or other image) is provided with a figure number and description, like this: Figure 0-1: Sample Figure Description Figure numbers and descriptions can also be found in the "List of Figures" section in the "Table of Contents". WUSB54A/G-UG-40924NC KL Wireless A/G USB Network Adapter Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome What's in this Guide? 1 1 2 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology Roaming Network Layout 4 4 4 4 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless A/G USB Network Adapter The USB Port The LED Indicators 6 6 6 Chapter 4: Setting up the Wireless A/G USB Network Adapter Using the Setup Wizard 7 7 Chapter 5: Connecting the Wireless A/G USB Network Adapter Connecting the Adapter Using the Adapter's Wall Mount 12 12 13 Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network Monitor Using the Wireless Network Monitor Icon Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor Link Information Site Survey Profiles Creating a New Profile 14 14 15 15 18 19 20 Appendix A: Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions 29 29 30 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Precautions Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 33 33 33 Appendix C: Windows Help Appendix D: Glossary Appendix E: Specifications 36 37 41 Wireless A/G USB Network Adapter Appendix F: Warranty Information Appendix G: Regulatory Information Appendix H: Contact Information 43 44 45 Wireless A/G USB Network Adapter List of Figures Figure 3-1: USB Port Figure 3-2: Front Panel Figure 4-1: Setup Wizard's Welcome Screen Figure 4-2: Setup Wizard's License Agreement Figure 4-3: Setup Wizard's Wireless Mode Screen Figure 4-4: Setup Wizard's Wireless Mode Screen Figure 4-5: Setup Wizard's Ad-Hoc Mode Settings Screen Figure 4-6: Setup Wizard's Wireless Security Screen Figure 4-7: Setup Wizard's Wireless Security - WEP Screen Figure 4-8: Setup Wizard's Wireless Security - PSK Using TKIP Screen Figure 4-9: Setup Wizard's Check Settings Screen Figure 4-10: Setup Wizard's Congratulations Screen Figure 5-1: How the Adapter Connects to Your PC Figure 5-2: Adapter's USB Port Figure 5-3: PC's USB Ports Figure 5-4: Using the Wall Mount - Step A Figure 5-5: Using the Wall Mount - Step B Figure 5-6: Using the Wall Mount - Step C Figure 6-1: Wireless Network Monitor Icon Figure 6-2: Windows XP - Use Windows XP Wireless Configuration Figure 6-3: Windows XP - Use Linksys Wireless Network Monitor Figure 6-4: Link Information Figure 6-5: More Information - Wireless Network Status Figure 6-6: More Information-Network Statistics Figure 6-7: Site Survey Figure 6-8: WEP Key Needed for Connection Figure 6-9: PSK (Pre-Shared Key) Needed for Connection Figure 6-10: Profiles Figure 6-11: Import a Profile Figure 6-12: Export a Profile 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 12 13 13 13 14 14 14 15 16 17 18 18 18 19 19 19 Wireless A/G USB Network Adapter Figure 6-13: Create a New Profile Figure 6-14: Enter Profile Name Figure 6-15: Network Settings for New Profile Figure 6-16: Wireless Mode for New Profile Figure 6-17: Ad-Hoc Mode Settings for New Profile Figure 6-18: Wireless Security for New Profile Figure 6-19: Wireless Security - WEP for New Profile Figure 6-20: Wireless Security - WPA - Personal for New Profile Figure 6-21: Wireless Security - WPA - Enterprise Encryption Methods for New Profile Figure 6-22: Wireless Security - WPA - Enterprise using EAP - TLS for New Profile Figure 6-23: Wireless Security - WPA - Enterprise using EAP-PEAP for New Profile Figure 6-24: Wireless Security - WPA - Enterprise using EAP-TTLS for New Profile Figure 6-25: Wireless Security - RADIUS using EAP-TLS for New Profile Figure 6-26: Wireless Security - RADIUS using EAP-PEAP for New Profile Figure 6-27: Wireless Security - RADIUS using EAP-TTLS for New Profile Figure 6-28: Confirm New Settings for New Profile Figure 6-29: Congratulations for New Profile 20 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 28 28 Wireless A/G USB Network Adapter Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Wireless A/G USB Network Adapter. With this Adapter, your wireless networking experience will be faster and easier than ever. [. . . ] 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, PSK, PSK-RADIUS, or RADIUS. WEP WEP - Select 64-bit or 128-bit encryption from the drop-down menu, and enter a passphrase or WEP key. 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. Valid hexadecimal characters are "0" to "9" and "A" to "F". 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. Figure 6-19: Wireless Security - WEP for New Profile Figure 6-18: Wireless Security for New Profile Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network Monitor Creating a New Profile 22 Wireless A/G USB Network Adapter WPA - Personal WPA - Personal offers two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Encryption - Select the type of algorithm you want to use, TKIP or AES, for the Encryption Type. Passphrase - Enter a Passphrase, also called a Pre-Shared Key, of 8-63 characters in the Passphrase field. The longer and more complex your Passphrase is, the more secure your network will be. Click the Back button to return to the previous screen. Figure 6-20: Wireless Security - WPA - Personal for New Profile Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network Monitor Creating a New Profile 23 Wireless A/G USB Network Adapter WPA - Enterprise WPA - Enterprise features a Pre-Shared Key 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 encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys, as well as three authentication methods, EAP-TLS, EAP-PEAP and EAP-TTLS. After selecting WPA - Enterprise, choose an encryption method: TKIP or AES. The next screen that appears will require you to select the authentication method your network is using: EAP-TLS, EAP-PEAP, or EAP-TTLS. Figure 6-21: Wireless Security - WPA - Enterprise Encryption Methods for New Profile EAP-TLS If you select EAP-TLS, enter the login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field. From the Certificate drop-down menu, select the certificate you have installed to authenticate you on your wireless network. Select Validate server cerificate to make sure that the certificate for the server is valid. [. . . ] Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to You. This warranty gives You specific legal rights, and You may also have other rights which vary by jurisdiction. This warranty does not apply if the Product (a) has been altered, except by Linksys, (b) has not been installed, operated, repaired, or maintained in accordance with instructions supplied by Linksys, or (c) has been subjected to abnormal physical or electrical stress, misuse, negligence, or accident. In addition, due to the continual development of new techniques for intruding upon and attacking networks, Linksys does not warrant that the Product will be free of vulnerability to intrusion or attack. [. . . ]