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2. Figure B 4 Available Wireless Network 3 If your network does not have wireless security enabled click the Connect Anyway button to connect the Adapter to your network Wireless Network Connection You are connecting to the unsecured network linksys Information sent over this network is not encrypted and might be visible to other people Figure B 5 No Wireless Security Appendix B 38 Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Wireless N USB Network Adapter 4 f your network uses wireless security WEP enter the WEP Key used into the Network Key and Confirm network key fields If your network uses wireless security WPA Personal enter the Passphrase used into the Network Key and Confirm network key fields Click the Connect button The network Mere requires a network key also caled a WEP key or WPA key A network key helps prevent unknown intruders from connecting to this network Wireless Network Connection Type the key and then click Connect Network key IIIIIIT Confirm network key 09909000906 Figure B 6 Network Connection Wireless Security NOTE Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration does AN not support the use of a passphrase Enter the exact WEP key used by your access point Wireless Network Connection 2 MN Choose a wireless network 5 Your wireless network will appear as Connected when your connection is active Network Tasks aaa Ne gd Refresh network lst Click an item in the li
3. PSK is a stronger security method than WEP PSK2 is a stronger Wireless Security WEP security method than PSK RADIUS stands for Remote Authentication Dial In User Service Click the Next WSA Graz m To use WEP encryption select either 64 bit or 128 bit button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen E EE WEF Key o entering this eren it ini el cree tor bit encryption or 26 characters f r 126 61 encryption e e Valid hexadecimal characters are A through F and Proceed to the appropriate section for the security method used on your network WEP PSK PSK2 wm e t Brough i ty select the transmit key Tor your network Detaull setting 1 PSK RADIUS PSK2 RADIUS or RADIUS DT A EE ae ATUS WER WEP Select 64 bit or 128 bit encryption Figure 5 19 Wireless Security WEP 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 wireless network 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 wep wired equivalent privacy a method of encrypting network enter exactly 10 hexadecimal characters For 128 bit encrypt
4. Radio Band This is the radio band used by your wireless network 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 To connect to one of the networks on the list select the wireless network and click the Connect button If the network has encryption enabled then you will see a new screen appear e If the network has the wireless security WEP encryption enabled then you will see the WEP Key Needed for Connection screen Select the appropriate level of WEP encryption 64 bit or 128 bit Then enter the network s Passphrase or WEP Key You must enter the same security settings used on your network Click the Connect button To cancel the connection click the Cancel button e If the network has the wireless security PSK security enabled then you will see the PSK Needed for Connection screen Select the appropriate encryption type TKIP or AES Enter the network s Pre shared Key in the Pre shared Key field You must enter the same security settings used on your network Then click the Connect button To cancel the connection click the Cancel button Atar Ee leina tha a orl ianitnr ter 5 Usil igi he Wireless Network Monitor This wireless network has WEP foten deg orange get igi encryption enabled ONE PAREN JUPE ee I 0 below Then
5. 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 DNS1 This is the DNS address of the Adapter MAC Address The MAC address of the wireless network s access point or wireless router is shown here 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 Statistics button to go to the Wireless Network Statistics screen Click the Back 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 LINKSYS A Dnitsion of Cisco Systema Ine Radio Band Wireless Network Mame 075 Wireless Mode Wide Channel Standard Channel Security Authentication Figure 5 3 More Information Wireless Network Status 19 Wireless N USB Network Adapter Wireless Network Statistics The Wireless Networks Statistics screen provides statistics on your current network settings LINKSYS A Division of Cisco Systema Ine 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
6. This document contains important information for users with regards to the proper disposal and recycling of Linksys products Consumers are required to comply with this notice for all electronic products bearing the following symbol English Environmental Information for Customers in the European Union European Directive 2002 96 EC requires that the equipment bearing this symbol on the product and or its packaging must not be disposed of with unsorted municipal waste The symbol indicates that this product should be disposed of separately from regular household waste streams It is your responsibility to dispose of this and other electric and electronic equipment via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or local authorities Correct disposal and recycling will help prevent potential negative consequences to the environment and human health For more detailed information about the disposal of your old equipment please contact your local authorities waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Cestina Czech Informace o ochran zivotniho prostredi pro z kazniky v zemich Evropsk unie Evropsk sm rnice 2002 96 ES zakazuje aby zafizeni oznacen timto symbolem na produktu anebo na obalu bylo likvidovano s netridenym komun lnim odpadem Tento symbol udava ze dany produkt musi byt likvidovan odd len od b zn ho komunalniho odpadu Odpovidate za likvidaci tohoto produktu a dalsich elektri
7. i i Mud INKSYS the passphrase of your wireless network and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only If you css cs roe bc have any non Linksys wireless products enter the WEP key manually on those products WPA Personal Needed for Connection WEP Key The WEP key you enter must match the WEP key of your wireless network For 64 bit This wireless network has WPA Personl also know as Pre Shared Key enabled To connect to this encryption enter exactly 10 hexadecimal characters For 128 bit encryption enter exactly 26 ce aa al aa A VS SUR NE hexadecimal characters Valid hexadecimal characters are 0 to 9 and A to F WE wee igi Paso soc the wirelees security method used by your SEEN oe EI Pease select an encryption type used to protect your a Please enter a Pre shared Key that is 8 to 63 characters in length Then click Connect and proceed to Step 3 e PSK Pre shared key If your network has the wireless security PSK enabled this screen will appear You must enter the same Figure 4 6 PSK Needed for Connection security settings used on your network wep wired equivalent privacy a method of encrypting network Encryption Select the type of algorithm you want to use TKIP or AES from the Encryption drop down datz transmitted on a wireless network for greater security menu Pre shared Key Enter a Pre shared key of 8 63 characters in the Pre shared Key field encryption encoding dat
8. 10 10 10 10 10 11 Figure 4 22 Confirm New Settings LINKSYS A Division of Cisco Systems Inc Congratulations Your profile has been successtully configured Figure 4 23 Congratulations screen 17 Chapter 5 Using the Wireless Network Monitor Use the Wireless Network Monitor to check the link information search for available wireless networks or create profiles that hold different configuration settings Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor After 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 Monitor The 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 click the More Information button to view additional status information about the current wireless connection To search for available wireless networks click the Connect tab To perform configuration changes or create connection profiles click the Profiles tab Link Information The Link Information screen displays network mode signal strength and link quality information about the current connection It also provides a button to click for add
9. 4 Available Wireless Networks need to configure security on the Adapter If not you will be taken directly to the Congratulations screen LINKSYS A Otvisioe of Caco Systema inc 1 If you have wireless security enabled on your network continue to step 2 If you don t have wireless security enabled continue to step 3 WEP Key Needed for Connection This wireless network has WEP encryption enabled To connect to this network select the level of WEP encryption Enter the required passphrase or WEP key in the appropriate field below Then click the 2 If your network has WEP PSK or PSK2 wireless security enabled then that security screen will appear SC Ne ero Continue to the screen for your wireless security EBERT on IN To use WEP encryption select 64 bit or 128 bit Passphrase ThePassphrase is case sensitive and should be no more than 16 characters in length WEP Key 7 enee ierra ram rege oe e WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy Sead lente her rere gp numbers 0 through 9 If you have WEP enabled this screen will appear Select 64 bit or 128 bit Then enter a passphrase or WEP key You must enter the same security settings used on your network Figure 4 5 WEP Key Needed for Connection Passphrase Enter a passphrase in the Passphrase field so a WEP key is automatically generated The 8 passphrase is case sensitive and should not be longer than 16 alphanumeric characters It must match L
10. Click the Back button to change any settings LINKSYS JA Division of Deco Systema Inc Creating a Profile Wireless Mode Please choose the Wireless Mode That best suits your needs Infrastructure Mode Select Infrastructure Mode if you want to connect in a wireless router or access point select Ad Hoc Mode if you want t connect 1o another wireless Mte Mala device directly wilhoul using a wireless router or access point Please enter the wireless network name SSID far your wireless network The wireless network name is shared by all devices in a wireless network and is case sensitive Tee linksys Figure 5 17 Wireless Mode LINKSYS A Division el Coca Sythe Inc Creating a Profile Ad Hoc Mode Settings Auto E Select the correct Channel for your wireless network The channel you choose should match the channel set on the other devices in your wireless na amp tw rk If you are unsure about which channel to use keep tha default setting Auto Figure 5 18 Ad Hoc Mode Settings 26 5 If your wireless network doesn t have wireless security select Disabled and then click the Next button to continue Proceed to Step 6 LINKSYS If your wireless network has wireless security select the method of security used WEP PSK PSK2 Creating a Profile PSK RADIUS PSK2 RADIUS or RADIUS WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy and PSK stands for Pre shared key PSK2 stands for Pre shared key 2
11. Code MIC to provide protection against hackers and AES Advanced Encryption System which utilizes a symmetric 128 Bit block data encryption WPA Enterprise offers two encryption methods TKIP and AES with dynamic encryption keys RADIUS Remote Authentication Dial In User Service utilizes a RADIUS server for authentication AN Important Always remember that each device in your wireless network MUST use the same encryption method and encryption key or your wireless network will not function properly 41 WPA Personal If you do not have a RADIUS server Select the type of algorithm TKIP or AES and enter a password in the Passphrase field of 8 63 characters WPA2 Personal If you do not have a RADIUS server enter a password in the Passphrase field of 8 63 characters WPA Enterprise WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router or other device WPA Enterprise offers two encryption methods TKIP and AES with dynamic encryption keys WPA2 Enterprise WPA2 used in coordination with a RADIUS server This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router or other device WPA Enterprise offers two encryption methods TKIP and AES with dynamic encryption keys RADIUS WEP used in coordination with a RADIUS server This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router or other device Implementing encryption may hav
12. OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT INCLUDING ANY SOFTWARE EVEN IF LINKSYS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES IN NO EVENT WILL LINKSYS LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE PRODUCT The foregoing limitations will apply even if any warranty or remedy provided under this Agreement fails of its essential purpose Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to You Please direct all inquiries to Linksys P O Box 18558 Irvine CA 92623 91 Appendix H Regulatory Information FCC Statement This product has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used according to the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which is found by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the foll
13. This shows the packets received by the Adapter in real time since connecting to the wireless wien pen mm network or since the Refresh Statistics button was last pressed Se uM Qm i Total Up Time 00 22 12 53000 que Packets Transmitted This shows the packets transmitted from the Adapter in real time since connecting to the 63000 wireless network or since the Refresh Statistics button was last pressed na Signal Strength Link Quality Bytes Received This shows the bytes received by the Adapter in real time since connecting to the wireless network or since the Refresh Statistics button was last pressed Bytes Transmitted This shows the bytes transmitted by the Adapter in real time since connecting to the Figure 5 4 More Information Network Statistics wireless network or since the Refresh Statistics 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 output at which the Adapter is transmitting LINKSYS A Division of Cisco Systema Inc Up Time This indicates the length of the most recent connection to a wireless network Link Information Total Up Time This indicates the cumulative total of the Adapter s connection time lina Mi iade OE the Refresh button To view mare information about a network select the wireless network name To connect
14. Tum Monitor off Figure B 2 Windows XP Use Windows XP Wireless Configuration 1 After installing the Adapter the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration icon will appear in your computer s system tray Double click the icon i Wireless networks detected x NOTE For more information about Wireless Zero Configuration refer die NAR DAYS CARE CPI T MET D to Windows Help To see the list and connect click this message Figure B 3 Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Icon 37 Wireless N USB Network Adapter 2 The screen that appears will show any available wireless network Select the network you want Click the NOTE Steps 2 and 3 are the instructions and Connect button screenshots for Windows XP with Service Pack 2 installed If your network does not have wireless security enabled go to step 3 i Wireless Network Connection 2 If your network does have wireless security enabled go to step 4 Network Tasks Choose a wireless network 2 Refresh network list Click an item in the list below to connect to a wireless network in range or to get more information I Set up a wireless network linksys For a home or small office Unsecured wireless network ety d for open access Information sent over this Related Tasks visible to others IF you want to connect to this network A Learn about wireless networking te Change the order of preferred networks Change advanced settings v
15. 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 e Manual Setup If your network is not listed on this screen select Advanced 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 Available Wireless Networks The available networks are listed in the table on the center of the screen by Wireless Network Name 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 Chapter 4 Setting up and Connecting the Wireless N USB Network Adapter LINKSYS A Division of Cisco Systema Inc Connecting the Adapter Insert the Adapter into the USB port of your PG USE ports on your PC Figure 4 3 Connecting the Adapter LINKSYS A Dhision of Discs Systema Inc Creating a Profile Available Wireless Networks Please select the wireless network that you want to connect to then click the Connect button to continue H you are not sure which network to choose first try the one with the strongest signal Figure 4
16. click the uname NIME NE uncus EECHER entering this manually it should be 10 characters Tor reete bt centred kajak a Walid bexadecimal characters are A through F mambers mhrough 8 PSK Needed for Connection This wireless pelwork has PSE abso bones Y enabled Teo connect ba thes network select tame ud type Enter the arri add Shared Key in the appropriate lieki ber h rn Thera check the Coins bell bor Faa lect thee akeg de 13 fv mero uge bey uar IFUN eg geng Faster vada dis end Ln mM Please enter a Presha ad key that i to 63 characters in length FR r Figure 5 7 PSK Needed for Connection LINKSYS B Feie of Cina jrgieza du PSK2 Pre Shared Key2 Needed for Connection This winches rickbwenrk has PSE aisa knew si Miir Tiara Kaia nabbed Ta connect bo this nelwork select the em ryplion ipype mter iar repaired Pre Shared Key in the apprepriale field below Then chick the Connect button perm rre 3 securiby method sed bre our iE er git Filo mE Pease erger Pre honed Key Ua p B bo 63 cher actors in rti FSET Figure 5 8 PSK2 Needed for Connection 21 e If the network has PSK2 wireless security enabled then you will see the PSK2 Needed for Connection screen Enter the network s Pre shared Key in the Pre shared Key field You must enter the same security settings LINKSYS used on your network To connect to the network click Connect
17. inside the PEAP tunnel Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen LINKSYS A Division of Cans Systema lnc Creating a Profile Wireless Security RADIUS Cortificate 7 Please select the authentication method that you ose to access your mebwork Enter the Login Name used for authentication Enter the Server Name used for authentication Optional Please select the certificate used for authentication Figure 5 26 Wireless Security RADIUS EAP TLS LINKSYS A Division of Caco Systems Inc Creating a Profile Wireless Security RADIUS mw ei Certificate CP MSIE vw Trustany ei Please select the authentication method that you use to access your network Enter the Login Name used for authentication Enter the Password used for authentication Enter the Server Name used for authentication Optional Please select the certificate used for authentication Please select the inner authentication method used inside the PEAP tunnel Figure 5 27 Wireless Security RADIUS PEAP 31 Wireless N USB Network Adapter 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 Advanced Setup through the Wireless Network Monitor click Exit 7 The Congratulations screen will appear next Click Connect t
18. network is to provide user access to files printing communications and other services SMTP Simple Mail Transfer Protocol The standard e mail protocol on the Internet SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol A widely used network monitoring and control protocol SPI Stateful Packet Inspection Firewall A technology that inspects incoming packets of information before allowing them to enter the network SSID Service Set IDentifier Your wireless network s name Static IP Address A fixed address assigned to a computer or device that is connected to a network Static Routing Forwarding data in a network via a fixed path Subnet Mask An address code that determines the size of the network Switch 1 A data switch that connects computing devices to host computers allowing a large number of devices to share a limited number of ports 2 A device for making breaking or changing the connections in an electrical circuit TCP Transmission Control Protocol A network protocol for transmitting data that requires acknowledgement from the recipient of data sent TCP IP Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol A set of instructions PCs use to communicate over a network Telnet A user command and TCP IP protocol used for accessing remote PCs TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol A version of the TCP IP FTP protocol that has no directory or password capability Throughput The amount of data moved success
19. providing that they both share the same channel and SSID Before enabling 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 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 ad hoc a group of wireless devices communicating directly with each other peer to peer without the use of an access point infrastructure a wireless network that is bridged to a wired network via 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 Network Layout Linksys wireless access points and wireless routers have been designed for use with 802 11a 802 11b and 802 119 products With 802 119 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 at the PC Cards for your laptop computers PCI Card for your desktop PC and USB Adapters for when you want to enjoy USB connectivity Wireless products will also communicate with the wireless PrintServer When you wish to connect your
20. rei Aen F Please select the certificate used tor authentication Please select the inner authentication method used Inner A i EAP M soap II ease select te Inner Figure 5 25 Wireless Security PSK2 RADIUS PEAP 30 RADIUS RADIUS 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 You must enter the same security settings used on your network Authentication Select the authentication method your network is using EAP TLS or PEAP EAP TLS If 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 PEAP If 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
21. that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 2 4GHz 802 11b a wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2 4GHz bit a binary digit encryption encoding data transmitted in a network Chapter 4 Setting up and Connecting the Wireless N USB Network Adapter This chapter instructs you on how to install and configure the Adapter Chapter 5 Using the Wireless Network Monitor This chapter show you how to use the Adapter s Wireless Network Monitor Appendix A Troubleshooting This appendix describes some problems and solutions as well as frequently asked questions regarding installation and use of the Adapter Appendix B Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration This appendix describes how to use Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Appendix C Wireless Security This appendix discusses security issues regarding wireless networking and measures you can take to help protect your wireless network Appendix D Windows Help This appendix describes how you can use Windows Help for instructions about networking such as installing the TCP IP protocol Appendix E Glossary This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in networking Appendix F Specifications This appendix provides the Adapter s technical specifications Appendix G Warranty Information This appendix supplies the Adapter s warranty info
22. the PEAP tunnel Wireless Security WPA2 Enterprise Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen Authentication gy ee cnet rec iiid pn MUZE Enter the Login Name used for authentication Password Enter the Password used for authentication Enter the Server Name weed for authentication Optional E Certificate Trust Any Please select the certificate used for authentication EAP MSCHAP v2 aw Please select the inner authentication method used Figure 4 19 Wireless Security PSK2 RADIUS PEAP e ta ang Cannanrtingn tha VVJiralace_Ni ICR Alatnarl Adantar g up and Connectin g the Wireless N USB Network Ada ptel 1 5 TATE mel mem A CD Alatasavl Adantawr UU IF ALA Ke en IN Sis Wr BONO WITCICSS N UoD NCLWOTK AQd HIE RADIUS RADIUS 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 You must enter the same security settings used on your network Authentication Select the authentication method your network is using EAP TLS or PEAP EAP TLS If 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 Clic
23. the same security settings used on your network Encryption Select the type of algorithm you want to use TKIP or AES from the Encryption drop down menu 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 PSK2 Enter a Pre shared Key that is 8 63 characters in length You must enter the same security settings used on your network 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 LINKSYS A Dieisipn of Cisco Systems Inz Creating a Profile Wireless Security WPA Personal Please select the encryption type used to protect your Encryption lt wireless data transmissions 5 M a Pre shared Key that is B to 63 characters Figure 4 14 Wireless Security PSK LINKSYS A Diii of Dico Stamm Ine Creating a Profile Wireless Security WPA2 Personal gar iia a Pre shared Key that is B to 63 characters Figure 4 15 Wireless Security PSK2 13 PSK RADIUS PSK RADIUS features PSK security used in coordination with a RADIUS server This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router PSK RADIUS offers two authentication methods EAP TLS and PEAP as well as two encryption methods TKIP and AES with dynamic encrypt
24. 4 4 Available Wireless Networks Figure 4 5 WEP Key Needed for Connection Figure 4 6 PSK Needed for Connection Figure 4 7 PSK2 Needed for Connection Figure 4 8 Congratulations Figure 4 9 Available Wireless Network Figure 4 10 Network Settings Figure 4 11 Wireless Mode Figure 4 12 Ad Hoc Mode Settings Figure 4 13 Wireless Security WEP Figure 4 14 Wireless Security PSK Figure 4 15 Wireless Security PSK2 Figure 4 16 Wireless Security PSK RADIUS EAP TLS Figure 4 17 Wireless Security PSK RADIUS PEAP Figure 4 18 Wireless Security PSK2 RADIUS EAP TLS Figure 4 19 Wireless Security PSK2 RADIUS PEAP Figure 4 20 Wireless Security RADIUS EAP TLS Figure 4 21 Wireless Security RADIUS PEAP Figure 4 22 Confirm New Settings Figure 4 23 Congratulations screen Figure 5 1 Wireless Network Monitor Icon Figure 5 2 Link Information Figure 5 3 More Information Wireless Network Status Figure 5 4 More Information Network Statistics Figure 5 5 Connect Figure 5 6 WEP Key Needed for Connection Figure 5 7 PSK Needed for Connection Figure 5 8 PSK2 Needed for Connection Figure 5 9 Profiles Figure 5 10 Creating a Profile Figure 5 11 WEP Key Needed for Connection Figure 5 12 PSK Needed for Connection Figure 5 13 PSK2 Needed for Connection Figure 5 14 Congratulations Figure 5 15 Available Wireless Networks Figure 5 16 Network Settings Figure 5 17 Wireless Mode Figure 5 18 A
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26. For Advanced Users TX Key Authentication To use WEP encryption select either 64 bit or 128 bit Es case sensitive and should be no more The Van 16 characters in length When entering this manually it should be 10 characters for 64 bit encryption or 26 characters for 128 bit encryption Valid hexadecimal characters are A throigh F and numbers D through 8 Select the transmit key for your network Default setting 1 Select your network s authentication type Default setting Auta Figure 4 13 Wireless Security WEP 12 Advanced Users TX 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 7X 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 PSK PSK offers two encryption methods TKIP and AES with dynamic encryption keys Select TKIP or AES for encryption Then enter a Pre shared Key that is 8 63 characters in length You must enter
27. LINKSYS A Division of Cisco Systems Inc 2 4GHz Cisco SYSTEMS Model No WUSB300N Copyright and Trademarks Specifications 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 WARNING 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 How to Use this User Guide This user guide has been designed to make understanding networking with the Network Adapter easier than ever Look for the following items when reading this User Guide This checkmark means there is a note of interest and is something you should pay special attention to while using the Network Adapter something that could damage your property or the Network Adapter This exclamation point means there is a caution or warning and is This question mark provides you with a reminder about something you might need to do while using the Network 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 descri
28. MPORTANT Do not connect the Adapter until you are instructed to do so or the setup will not work 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 Diagnostic Click the Diagnostic button to run a diagnostic check on your installed Network Adapter s Wireless Network Monitor and driver 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 2 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 LINKSYS A Division of Cisco Systems Inc Welcome to the Setup Wizard for your wireless adapter Please don t connect tha Adapter to your computer until instructed to do 50 2 4GHz Wireless N USB Network Adapter Setup Wizard vor 1 Cisco Systems ws WUSBS3ODN Figure 4 1 Setup Wizard s Welcome Screen LINK
29. QAM 802 11b 14 1dBm Typical 802 119 14 1dBm Typical Wireless N 14 1dBm Typical 11Mbps 86dBm Typical 54Mbps 68dBm Typical Wireless N 62dBm Typical TX lt 480mA Maximum RX lt 390mA Maximum WEP Up to 256 bit encryption 2 24 x 0 39 x 3 98 57 mm x 10 mm x 101 mm 1 02 oz 0 029 kg FCC 0 C to 55 C 32 F to 131 F 49 Storage Temp Operating Humidity Storage Humidity 20 C to 80 C 4 F to 176 F 10 to 85 Non Condensing 5 to 90 Non Condensing 90 Appendix G Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to You that for a period of three years the Warranty Period your Linksys Product will be substantially free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use Your exclusive remedy and Linksys entire liability under this warranty will be for Linksys at its option to repair or replace the Product or refund Your purchase price less any rebates This limited warranty extends only to the original purchaser If the Product proves defective during the Warranty Period call Linksys Technical Support in order to obtain a Return Authorization Number if applicable BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE ON HAND WHEN CALLING If You are requested to return the Product mark the Return Authorization Number clearly on the outside of the package and include a copy of your original proof of purchase RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE
30. SYS A Deveson ed Choo Systems inc License Agreement ap Please read the following license agreement carefully Press the PAGE DOWN key or use the Scroll Bar to see the rest of the agreement END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR Linksys Wireless Adapter H you accept the terms of this Agreement click Mext to continue If not choose Cancel and the Setup Wizard will close You must click Mext to continue the installation process Setup Wizard v1 0 sem WUSB3O0N USB Network Adapter Figure 4 2 Setup Wizard s License Agreement Connecting the Adapter 1 Locate an available USB port on your PC 2 Connect the Adapter in one of three ways 1 Insert the Adapter into the USB port 2 If you want to use the included USB Extension Base first connect the USB Extension Base to the USB port on the PC then insert the Adapter into the USB port on the Base 3 If you want to use the included USB Extension Cable connect the Adapter to the female end of the USB Extension Cable then connect the male end of the Cable to the PC 3 Windows will begin copying the driver files to your computer 4 Click Next Setting up the Adapter The next screen to appear will be the Available Wireless Networks screen This screen provides two options for setting up the Adapter e Available Wireless Networks 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
31. Select this option to specify the network settings for the adapter Figure 4 10 Network Settings LINKSYS skattat id ed Zaiten Wd Creating a Profile Wireless Mode Fisass chowt the Wirskess Mode that bost sulla peut nesdi Select irriratructure Nie if pou want bo coneeci 12 a wireless dnfrastructure Moda Mus of COR point Select Ad Hoc Mode il pou want n connect te another wireless device directly withoet using a winsless rouler or access point fer pour mivip t SS Figure 4 11 Wireless Mode 11 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 Standard Channel Select the correct 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 Auto Click the Next button to continue Click the Back button to change any settings 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 PSK PSK2 PSK RADIUS PSK2 RADIUS or RADIUS WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy and PSK stands for Pre shared key PSK2 stands for Pre shared key 2 RADIUS stands for Remote Authentication Dial In User Service Click the Next butto
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33. To cancel the connection click Cancel A in of Cisco Systema inc Profiles Link Information Ta connect to a network select the profile name then click the Connect button To create The Profiles screen lets you save different configuration profiles for different network setups The table on the left eee a a eee displays a list of available profiles with their profile names and Wireless Network Names Profile The name of the profile is displayed here Wireless Network Name The SSID or unique name of the wireless network is displayed here Profile Information For each profile selected the following are listed Figure 5 9 Profiles Wireless Mode This is the mode of the wireless network currently in use Wide Channel This displays the Wireless N primary channel used with a 40 MHz radio band network Standard Channel This displays the channel used by your wireless network security The status of the wireless security feature is displayed here Authentication The authentication setting for the network is shown 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 Creating a New Profile for detailed instructions Edit Select the profile you want to change and then click the Edit button Import Click the Import button to import a profile that has been saved in another locat
34. You are responsible for shipping defective Products to Linksys Linksys pays for UPS Ground shipping from Linksys back to You only Customers located outside of the United States of America and Canada are responsible for all shipping and handling charges ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE WARRANTY PERIOD ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED CONDITIONS REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF NON INFRINGEMENT ARE DISCLAIMED 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 TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW IN NO EVENT WILL LINKSYS BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST DATA REVENUE OR PROFIT OR FOR SPECIAL INDIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL INCIDENTAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES REGARDLESS
35. a transmitted in a network Then click Connect and proceed to Step 3 PSK Pre shared key a wireless security protocol using TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol encryption which can be used in conjunction with a RADIUS server Wireless N USB Network Adapter e PSK2 Pre shared key 2 If your network has the wireless security PSK2 enabled this screen will appear You must enter the same security settings used on your network Pre shared Key Enter a Pre shared Key of 8 63 characters in the Pre shared Key field Then click Connect and proceed to Step 3 3 After the software has been successfully installed the Congratulations screen will appear Click Finish to exit For more information about the Wireless Network Monitor refer to Chapter 5 Using the Wireless Network Monitor Congratulations The installation of the Wireless N 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 Chapter 4 Setting up and Connecting the Wireless N USB Network Adapter Setting up the Adapter LINKSYS JA Deaton of Genco Systems inc WPA2 Personal Needed for Connection This wireless network has WPA2 Personal enabled To connect to this network enter the required Pre Shared Key in the appropriate field below Then click the Connect button Please select the wireless security me
36. al techniques embedded in the radio can recover the original data without the need for retransmission To an unintended receiver DSSS appears as low power wideband noise and is rejected ignored by most narrowband receivers What is WEP WEP is Wired Equivalent Privacy a data privacy mechanism based on a shared key algorithm as described in the 802 11 standard 35 What is WPA WPA is Wi Fi Protected Access a wireless security protocol that can be used in conjunction with a RADIUS server What is WPA2 WPA2 is Wi Fi Protected Access2 a wireless security protocol that can be used in conjunction with a RADIUS server but has stronger encryption than WPA What is RADIUS RADIUS is Remote Authentication Dial In User Service which uses an authentication server to control network access 36 Appendix B Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration If your computer is running Windows XP then this choice will be available If you want to use Windows XP N Wireless Zero Configuration to control the Adapter instead of using the Wireless Network Monitor then right click on the Wireless Network Monitor and select Use Windows XP Wireless Configuration Figure B 1 Wireless Network Monitor Icon If you want to switch back to the Wireless Network Monitor right click the Wireless Network Monitor icon and select Use Linksys Wireless Network Monitor About Use Windows XP Wireless Configuration
37. ansmit data simultaneously Gateway A device that interconnects networks with different incompatible communications protocols Half Duplex Data transmission that can occur in two directions over a single line but only one direction at a time HTTP HyperText Transport Protocol The communications protocol used to connect to servers on the World Wide Web Infrastructure A wireless network that is bridged to a wired network via an access point IP Internet Protocol A protocol used to send data over a network 45 IP Address The address used to identify a computer or device on a network IPCONFIG A Windows 2000 and XP utility that displays the IP address for a particular networking device IPSec Internet Protocol Security A VPN protocol used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP layer ISP Internet Service Provider A company that provides access to the Internet LAN The computers and networking products that make up your local network MAC Media Access Control Address The unique address that a manufacturer assigns to each networking device Mbps MegaBits Per Second One million bits per second a unit of measurement for data transmission NAT Network Address Translation NAT technology translates IP addresses of a local area network to a different IP address for the Internet Network A series of computers or devices connected for the purpose of data sharing storage and or transmissio
38. ckych a elektronickych zarizeni prostrednictvim ur en ch sb rn ch mist stanovenych vl dou nebo mistnimi ady Spr vn likvidace a recyklace pomaha p edch zet potenci lnim negativnim dopad m na ivotn prost ed a lidsk zdrav Podrobn j informace o likvidaci star ho vybaveni si laskav vy dejte od mistnich adu podniku zabyvajiciho se likvidaci Komunalnich odpad nebo obchodu kde jste produkt zakoupili Appendix H Regulatory Information 54 Wireless N USB Network Adapter Dansk Danish Miljoinformation for kunder i EU EU direktiv 2002 96 EF kraever at udstyr der baerer detle symbol p produktet og eller emballagen ikke ma bortskaffes som usorteret kommunalt affald Symbolet betyder at dette produkt skal bortskaffes adskilt fra det almindelige husholdningsaffald Det er dit ansvar at bortskaffe dette og andet elektrisk og elektronisk udstyr via bestemte indsamlingssteder udpeget af staten eller de lokale myndigheder Korrekt bortskaffelse og genvinding vil hj lpe med til at undg mulige skader for milj et og menneskers sundhed Kontakt venligst de lokale myndigheder renovationstjenesten eller den butik hvor du har k bt produktet ang ende mere detaljeret information om bortskaffelse af dit gamle udstyr Deutsch German Umweltinformation f r Kunden innerhalb der Europ ischen Union Die Europ ische Richtlinie 2002 96 EC verlangt dass technische Ausr stung die direkt am Ger t und oder an de
39. 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 If you don t have wireless security enabled continue to step 3 2 If your network has WEP PSK or PSK2 wireless security enabled then that security screen will appear Continue to the screen for your wireless security e WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy If you have WEP enabled this screen will appear Select 64 bit or 128 bit Then enter a passphrase or WEP key You must enter the same security settings used on your network 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 ig the Wireless Network Monitor LINKSYS A Deea of Deco nter inc Creating a Profile Available Wireless Networks Please select the wireless network thal you want to connect to then click the Connect button ta continue H you are mol sure which network bo choose first try the one with the strongest signal Figure 5 10 Creating a Profile This wireless network has WEP encryption enabled To connect to this net
40. d Hoc Mode Settings Figure 5 19 Wireless Security WEP Figure 5 20 Wireless Security PSK Figure 5 21 Wireless Security PSK2 Figure 5 22 Wireless Security PSK RADIUS EAP TLS Figure 5 23 Wireless Security PSK RADIUS PEAP Figure 5 24 Wireless Security PSK2 RADIUS EAP TLS Figure 5 25 Wireless Security PSK2 RADIUS PEAP Figure 5 26 Wireless Security RADIUS EAP TLS Figure 5 27 Wireless Security RADIUS PEAP Figure 5 28 Confirm New Settings Figure 5 29 Congratulations Figure B 1 Wireless Network Monitor Icon Figure B 2 Windows XP Use Windows XP Wireless Configuration Figure B 3 Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Icon Figure B 4 Available Wireless Network Figure B 5 No Wireless Security Figure B 6 Network Connection Wireless Security Figure B 7 Wireless Network Connection Chapter 1 Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Wireless N USB Network Adapter Setting up your network and your Wireless N USB Network Adapter is easier than ever Just connect it to your PC s USB port and enjoy incredible high speed wireless network access at unheard of distances How does the Adapter do this Like all wireless products the Adapter allows for greater range and mobility within your wireless network whether it s using the Wireless G 802 119 or Wireless B 802 11b standard But with Wireless N it has even better range and speed But what does all of this mean Networks are useful t
41. e a negative impact on your network s performance but if you are transmitting sensitive data over your network encryption should be used These security recommendations should help keep your mind at ease while you are enjoying the most flexible and convenient technology Linksys has to offer 42 Appendix D Windows Help All wireless products require Microsoft Windows Windows is the most used operating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier These features can be accessed through Windows Help and are described in this appendix TCP IP Before a computer can communicate with an access point or wireless router TCP IP must be enabled TCP IP is a set of instructions or protocol all PCs follow to communicate over a network This is true for wireless networks as well Your PCs will not be able to utilize wireless networking without having TCP IP enabled Windows Help provides complete instructions on enabling TCP IP Shared Resources If you wish to share printers folder or files over your network Windows Help provides complete instructions on utilizing shared resources Network Neighborhood My Network Places Other PCs on your network will appear under Network Neighborhood or My Network Places depending upon the version of Windows you re running Windows Help provides complete instructions on adding PCs to your network 43 Appendix E Glossary This glossary contains some basic netw
42. e globe What is Spread Spectrum Spread Spectrum technology is a wideband radio frequency technique developed by the military for use in reliable secure mission critical communications systems It is designed to trade off bandwidth efficiency for reliability integrity and security In other words more bandwidth is consumed than in the case of narrowband transmission but the trade off produces a signal that is in effect louder and thus easier to detect provided that the receiver knows the parameters of the spread spectrum signal being broadcast If a receiver is not tuned to the right frequency a spread spectrum signal looks like background noise There are two main alternatives Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS and Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum FHSS What is DSSS What is FHSS And what are their differences Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum FHSS uses a narrowband carrier that changes frequency in a pattern that is known to both transmitter and receiver Properly synchronized the net effect is to maintain a single logical channel To an unintended receiver FHSS appears to be short duration impulse noise Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS generates a redundant bit pattern for each bit to be transmitted This bit pattern is called a chip or chipping code The longer the chip the greater the probability that the original data can be recovered Even if one or more bits in the chip are damaged during transmission statistic
43. e installed to authenticate you on your wireless network Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen PEAP If 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 LINKSYS JA Garo of Laca Systema e Creating a Profile Wireless Security WPA2 Enterprise Please select the authentication method thal you use to access your mebwork Enter the Login Mame used for authentication Enter the Server Mame used for authentication Optional Please select the certificate used for authentication Figure 5 24 Wireless Security PSK2 RADIUS EAP TLS LINKSYS A Drereon of Greco Syriens Inc Creating a Profile Wireless Security WPA2 Enterprise PEAP i DAMM EE access your network Enter the Login Name used for authentication Enter the Password used for authentication ENEA Ener the Server Name used for authentication Optional ETE
44. e kohta t psema informatsiooni saamiseks v tke palun hendust kohalike ametiasutustega j tmek itlusfirmaga v i kauplusega kust te toote ostsite Appendix H Regulatory Information Espa ol Spanish Informaci n medioambiental para clientes de la Uni n Europea La Directiva 2002 96 CE de la UE exige que los equipos que lleven este simbolo en el propio aparato y o en su embalaje no deben eliminarse junto con otros residuos urbanos no seleccionados El simbolo indica que el producto en cuesti n debe separarse de los residuos dom sticos convencionales con vistas a su eliminaci n Es responsabilidad suya desechar este y cualesquiera otros aparatos el ctricos y electr nicos a trav s de los puntos de recogida que ponen a su disposici n el gobierno y las autoridades locales Al desechar y reciclar correctamente estos aparatos estar contribuyendo a evitar posibles consecuencias negativas para el medio ambiente y la salud de las personas Si desea obtener informaci n m s detallada sobre la eliminaci n segura de su aparato usado consulte a las autoridades locales al servicio de recogida y eliminaci n de residuos de su zona o pregunte en la tienda donde adquiri el producto AAnvika Greek ZTOIXEIA TIEPIBAGAAOVTIKNS Trpooragciag yra TEAGTES vT G TIG Eupwrtraikns Evwonc H Koivotikh O rjy a 2002 96 EC arrairei 6110 amp orrMou c o OTTOIOS PEPE aur TO GULBOAO aro rrpoi v KVM OTN OGUOKEUOOIO rou GEV TTPETTE va ATTOPPIT
45. ed Key that is 8 to 63 characters Pre shared Key Enter a Pre shared Key of 8 63 characters in the Pre shared Key field in length Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen Figure 5 20 Wireless Security PSK PSK Pre shared key a wireless security protocol using TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol encryption which can be used in conjunction with a RADIUS server PSK2 LINKSYS Enter a Pre shared Key that is 8 63 characters in length You must enter the same security settings used on Creating A Frollo your network Wireless Security WPA2 Personal ijo idol a 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 21 Wireless Security PSK2 Chapter 5 Using the Wireless Network Monitor 20 Create a New Profile PSK RADIUS PSK RADIUS features PSK security used in coordination with a RADIUS server This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router PSK RADIUS offers two authentication methods EAP TLS and PEAP as well as two encryption methods TKIP and AES with dynamic encryption keys You must enter the same security settings used on your network Authentication Select the authentication method your network is using EAP TLS or PEAP EAP TLS If you selected EAP TLS enter the login name of your wi
46. eless networking products come with a default SSID set by the factory The Linksys default SSID is linksys Hackers know these defaults and can check these against your network Change your SSID to something unique and not something related to your company or the networking products you use Change your SSID regularly so that any hackers who have gained access to your wireless network will have to start from the beginning in trying to break in MAC Addresses Enable MAC Address filtering MAC Address filtering will allow you to provide access to only those wireless nodes with certain MAC Addresses This makes it harder for a hacker to access your network with a random MAC Address WEP Encryption Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP is often looked upon as a cure all for wireless security concerns This is overstating WEP s ability Again this can only provide enough security to make a hacker s job more difficult There are several ways that WEP can be maximized 1 Use the highest level of encryption possible 2 Use Shared Key authentication 3 Change your WEP key regularly WPA Wi Fi Protected Access WPA is the newest and best available standard in Wi Fi security Three modes are available WPA Personal WPA2 Personal WPA Enterprise WPA2 Enterprise and Radius WPA Personal gives you a choice of two encryption methods TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol which utilizes a stronger encryption method and incorporates Message Integrity
47. er Authen EAP MSCHAP v2 E Please select the authentication method thal you use ip access your network Enter the Login Mame used for authentication Enter the Password used for authentication Enter the Server Name used for authentication Optional Please select the certificate used for authentication Pipase select the inner authentication method used inside the PEAP tunnel Figure 4 21 Wireless Security RADIUS PEAP 16 Wireless N USB Network Adapter 4 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 Advanced Setup through the Wireless Network Monitor click Exit 5 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 Profiles screen to return to the Profiles screen Congratulations Your advanced setup through the Wireless Network Monitor 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 Chapter 4 Setting up and Connecting the Wireless N USB Network Adapter Setting up the Adapter LINKSYS A Diae of Cen Systema be Confirm New Settings IP Address 192 168 1101 Subnet Mask 2552552550 Default Gateway 102 163 1 1 10 10
48. etworking protocol that allows administrators to assign temporary IP addresses to network computers by leasing an IP address to a user for a limited amount of time instead of assigning permanent IP addresses 44 DMZ Demilitarized Zone Removes the Router s firewall protection from one PC allowing it to be seen from the Internet DNS Domain Name Server The IP address of your ISP s server which translates the names of websites into IP addresses Domain A specific name for a network of computers Download To receive a file transmitted over a network DSL Digital Subscriber Line An always on broadband connection over traditional phone lines Dynamic IP Address A temporary IP address assigned by a DHCP server EAP Extensible Authentication Protocol A general authentication protocol used to control network access Many specific authentication methods work within this framework Encryption Encoding data transmitted in a network Ethernet IEEE standard network protocol that specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from a common transmission medium Firewall A set of related programs located at a network gateway server that protects the resources of a network from users from other networks Firmware The programming code that runs a networking device FTP File Transfer Protocol A protocol used to transfer files over a TCP IP network Full Duplex The ability of a networking device to receive and tr
49. fully from one node to another in a given time period 47 TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol a wireless encryption protocol that provides dynamic encryption keys for each packet transmitted Topology The physical layout of a network TX Rate Transmission Rate Upgrade To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version Upload To transmit a file over a network URL Uniform Resource Locator The address of a file located on the Internet VPN Virtual Private Network A security measure to protect data as it leaves one network and goes to another over the Internet WAN Wide Area Network The Internet WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy A method of encrypting network data transmitted on a wireless network for greater security WLAN Wireless Local Area Network A group of computers and associated devices that communicate with each other wirelessly 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 48 Appendix F Specifications Standards Port LEDs Protocols RF Pwr EIRP Receive Sensitivity Power Consumption Security Features Security Key Bits Dimensions Unit Weight Certification Operating Temp IEEE 802 11b IEEE 802 119 draft IEEE 802 11n USB 1 1 USB 2 0 USB Power Link Act 802 11b CCK QPSK BPSK 802 119 OFDM Wireless N BPSK QPSK 16 QAM 64
50. iadenie s t mto symbolom na produkte a alebo jeho baleni nesmie byt likvidovane spolu s netriedenym komun lnym odpadom Symbol znamen e produkt by sa mal likvidova oddelene od bezneho odpadu z dom cnosti Je va ou povinnos ou likvidova toto i ostatn elektrick a elektronick zariadenia prostrednictvom pecializovan ch zbern ch zariadeni urcenych vl dou alebo miestnymi org nmi Spr vna likvidacia a recykl cia pom e zabr ni pripadnym negativnym dopadom na ivotn prostredie a zdravie udi Ak mate z ujem o podrobnej ie inform cie o likvid cii star ho zariadenia obratte sa prosim na miestne organy organiz cie zaoberaj ce sa likvid ciou odpadov alebo obchod v ktorom ste si produkt zak pili Sloven ina Slovene Okoljske informacije za stranke v Evropski uniji Evropska direktiva 2002 96 EC prepoveduje odlaganje opreme ozna ene s tem simbolom na izdelku in ali na embala i med obicajne nerazvr ene odpadke Ta simbol opozarja da je treba izdelek odvre i lo eno od preostalih gospodinjskih odpadkov Va a odgovornost je da to in preostalo elektri no in elektronsko opremo odnesete na posebna zbirali a ki jih dolo ijo dr avne ustanove ali lokalna uprava S pravilnim odlaganjem in recikliranjem boste prepre ili morebitne kodljive vplive na okolje in zdravje ljudi e elite izvedeti vec o odlaganju stare opreme se obrnite na lokalno upravo odpad ali trgovino kjer ste izdelek kupili
51. ietigen van uw oude apparatuur neemt u contact op met de plaatselijke autoriteiten of afvalverwerkingsdienst of met de winkel waar u het product hebt aangeschaft Norsk Norwegian Miljeinformasjon for kunder i EU EU direktiv 2002 96 EF krever at utstyr med falgende symbol avbildet pa produktet og eller pakningen ikke ma kastes sammen med usortert avfall Symbolet indikerer at dette produktet skal handteres atskilt fra ordinaer avfallsinnsamling for husholdningsavfall Det er ditt ansvar kvitte deg med dette produktet og annet elektrisk og elektronisk avfall via egne innsamlingsordninger slik myndighetene eller kommunene bestemmer Korrekt avfallshandtering og gjenvinning vil v re med pa forhindre mulige negative konsekvenser for milj og helse For n rmere informasjon om h ndtering av det kasserte utstyret ditt kan du ta kontakt med kommunen en innsamlingsstasjon for avfall eller butikken der du kjepte produktet Polski Polish Informacja dla klient w w Unii Europejskiej o przepisach dotycz cych ochrony rodowiska Dyrektywa Europejska 2002 96 EC wymaga aby sprz t oznaczony symbolem znajduj cym sie na produkcie i lub jego opakowaniu nie by wyrzucany razem z innymi niesortowanymi odpadami komunalnymi Symbol ten wskazuje e produkt nie powinien by usuwany razem ze zwyk ymi odpadami z gospodarstw domowych Na Panstwu spoczywa obowi zek wyrzucania tego i innych urz dze elektrycznych oraz elektronicznych w punktach odbi
52. ion me e Piease select the encryption type used to protect the Encryption wireless data transmissions Figure 5 22 Wireless Security PSK RADIUS EAP TLS LINKSYS JA Dee of Dco Steeg Inc Creating a Profile Wireless Security WPA Enterprise Please select the authentication method thal you use la access your network Enter the Login Name used for muthenticalson Enter the Password weed for authentication Enter the Server Name used for authentication Optional el Please select the certificate used lor authentication LEUR EAP MSCHAP v2 Le Des select the inner authentication method used inside the EXE s Lei Please select the encryption type used to protect the wireless Encryption KMS sd data transmissions Figure 5 23 Wireless Security PSK RADIUS PEAP 29 PSK2 RADIUS PSK2 RADIUS features PSK2 security used in coordination with a RADIUS server This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router PSK2 RADIUS offers two authentication methods EAP TLS and PEAP You must enter the same security settings used on your network Authentication Select the authentication method your network is using EAP TLS or PEAP EAP TLS If 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 hav
53. ion Select the NOTE If you want to export more than one profile appropriate file and click the Open button AN you have to export them one at a time 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 22 Create a New Profile The next screen to appear will be the Available Wireless Networks screen This screen provides two options for setting up the Adapter e Available Wireless Networks 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 Networks list e Advanced Setup If your network is not listed on this screen select Advanced 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 Available Wireless Networks The available networks are listed in the table on the center of the screen by Wireless Network Name Select the wireless network you wish to connect to and
54. ion enter exactly 26 hexadecimal characters data transmitted on a wireless network for greater security Valid hexadecimal characters are 0 to 9 and A to F Advanced Users TX 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 7X 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 27 Wireless N USB Network Adapter PSK srs PSK offers two encryption methods TKIP and AES with dynamic encryption keys Select TKIP or AES for encryption Then enter a Pre shared Key that is 8 63 characters in length You must enter the same security Creating a Profile settings used on your network Wireless Security WPA Personal Please select the encryption type used to protect your Encryption Select the type of algorithm you want to use TKIP or AES from the Encryption drop down menu Encryption ow wireless data transmissions Cr Dese enter a Pre shar
55. ion keys You must enter the same security settings used on your network Authentication Select the authentication method your network is using EAP TLS or PEAP EAP TLS If 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 PEAP If 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 LiNKSYS Algen ol Cisco Systema Ine Creating a Profile Wireless Security WPA Enterprise Login Name Enter the L
56. itional status information Ad Hoc Mode or Infrastructure Mode The screen indicates whether the Adapter is currently working in ad hoc or infrastructure mode Signal Strength The Signal Strength bar indicates signal strength Link Quality The Link Quality bar indicates the quality of the wireless network connection Click the More Information button to view additional information about the wireless network connection on the Wireless Network Status screen Figure 5 1 Wireless Network Monitor Icon LINKSYS A Disain of Cisco Systems Inc Link Information demonen You have successfully connected to the access point Oe ei Link Quality i j q F USB Network Adapter Wireless Network Monitor vi D saw WUSB300N Figure 5 2 Link Information 18 Wireless Network Status The Wireless Network Status screen provides information on your current network settings Radio Band This shows the radio band used on the network Wireless Network Name This is the unique name SSID of the wireless network Wireless Mode The mode of the wireless network currently in use is displayed here Wide Channel This displays the Wireless N primary channel used with a 40 MHz radio band network Standard Channel This displays the channel used by your wireless network Security The status of the wireless security feature is displayed here Authentication This is your wireless network s authentication method IP Address
57. k the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen PEAP If 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 im and CAnnartinn tha AJiralace_Al ICR Natuarl Adantar p and Connecting the Wireless N USB Network Adapter LINKSYS A Dieisipn of Cisco Systema Inz Creating a Profile Wireless Security RADIUS Login Name Login Name Server Name Certificate Please select the authentication method thal you use fo access your network Enter the Login Mame used for authentication Enter the Server Name used for authentication Optional Please select the certificate used for authentication Figure 4 20 Wireless Security RADIUS EAP TLS LINKSYS A Dieision of Disco Systema Ine Creating a Profile Wireless Security RADIUS pump oW Password Password Server Name Name Certificate Trust Any inn
58. kal egy tt kidobni A cimke azt jel li hogy az adott term k kidobasakor a szokvanyos h ztart si hullad kelszallitasi rendszerekt l elk l n tett elj r st kell alkalmazni Az On felel ss ge hogy ezt s mas elektromos es elektronikus berendez seit a korm nyzati vagy a helyi hat s gok ltal kijel lt gy jt redszereken kereszt l szamolja fel A megfelel hulladekfeldolgozas segit a k rnyezetre s az emberi eg szs gre potenci lisan rtalmas negativ hat sok megel z s ben Ha elavult berendezeseinek felsz mol s hoz tov bbi r szletes inform ci ra van szuksege k rj k lepjen kapcsolatba a helyi hat s gokkal a hulladekfeldolgozasi szolg lattal vagy azzal zlettel ahol a term ket vasarolta 56 Wireless N USB Network Adapter Nederlands Dutch Milieu informatie voor klanten in de Europese Unie De Europese Richtlijn 2002 96 EC schrijft voor dat apparatuur die is voorzien van dit symbool op het product of de verpakking niet mag worden ingezameld met niet gescheiden huishoudelijk afval Dit symbool geeft aan dat het product apart moet worden ingezameld U bent zelf verantwoordelijk voor de vernietiging van deze en andere elektrische en elektronische apparatuur via de daarvoor door de landelijke of plaatselijke overheid aangewezen inzamelingskanalen De juiste vernietiging en recycling van deze apparatuur voorkomt mogelijke negatieve gevolgen voor het milieu en de gezondheid Voor meer informatie over het vern
59. mputers linked via Ethernet in the Infrastructure configuration Make sure that the notebook or desktop is powered on Make sure that the Wireless N USB Network Adapter is configured with the same Wireless Network Name SSID and wireless security settings in your network Frequently Asked Questions Can I run an application from a remote computer over the wireless network This will depend on whether or not the application is designed to be used over a network Consult the application s user guide to determine if it supports operation over a network Can I play computer games with other members of the wireless network Yes as long as the game supports multiple players over a LAN local area network Refer to the game s user guide for more information What is the 802 11b standard It is one of the standards for wireless networks The 802 11b standard allows wireless networking hardware from different manufacturers to communicate provided that the hardware complies with the 802 11b standard The 802 11b standard states a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2 4GHz 33 What is the IEEE 802 119 standard It is one of the IEEE standards for wireless networks The 802 119 standard allows wireless networking hardware from different manufacturers to communicate provided that the hardware complies with the 802 119 standard The 802 119 standard states a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency
60. n between users Packet A unit of data sent over a network Passphrase Used much like a password a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically generating the WEP encryption keys for Linksys products Ping Packet INternet Groper An Internet utility used to determine whether a particular IP address is online POP3 Post Office Protocol 3 A standard mail server commonly used on the Internet Port The connection point on a computer or networking device used for plugging in cables or adapters Power over Ethernet PoE A technology enabling an Ethernet network cable to deliver both data and power PPPoE Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet A type of broadband connection that provides authentication username and password in addition to data transport PPTP Point to Point Tunneling Protocol A VPN protocol that allows the Point to Point Protocol PPP to be tunneled through an IP network This protocol is also used as a type of broadband connection in Europe RADIUS Remote Authentication Dial In User Service A protocol that uses an authentication server to control network access 46 RJ 45 Registered Jack 45 An Ethernet connector that holds up to eight wires Roaming The ability to take a wireless device from one access point s range to another without losing the connection Router A networking device that connects multiple networks together server Any computer whose function in a
61. n to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen Proceed to the appropriate section for the security method used on your network WEP PSK PSK2 PSK RADIUS PSK2 RADIUS or RADIUS WEP WEP Select 64 bit or 128 bit encryption You must enter the same security settings used on your network 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 wireless network 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 LINKSYS A reesion of Geno Systemes Inc Creating a Profile Ad Hoc Mode Settings Select the correct 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 Auba Figure 4 12 Ad Hoc Mode Settings LINKSYS A Dheision of Disco Systema Ine Creating a Profile Wireless Security WEP we O Disabled e
62. n 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 Wireless Network Name 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 Wireless Network Name This is the wireless network name SSID 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 LINKSYS Lesen d Cas Syriam ke Creating a Profile Available Wireless Networks Pleat select the wireless netieerk thal you sam ba connect ba thes rbck fe Conmect button to contin H you are nel sure which network bo choose first ny ihe one mit Ge strongest signal Figure 4 9 Available Wireless Network LINKSYS Creating a Profile Network Settings Obtain network settings automatically DHCP Select thes option to have your network setings assigeed automatically Specaty network settings
63. ngs used on your network hes oleis Wireless Security WPA2 Enterprise Deem erns el ees select the authentication method that you use fo access your network Authentication Select the authentication method your network is using EAP TLS or PEAP Login Name Enter the Login Name used for authentication Server Name fl Enter the Server Name used for authentication Optional EAP TLS Certificate fj Um Please select the certificate used for authentication If 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 Figure 4 18 Wireless Security PSK2 RADIUS EAP TLS PEAP If you selected PEAP enter the login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field Enter the wm password of your wireless network in the Password field Enter the name of the authentication server in the LINKSYS 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 Creating a Profile setting Trust Any Then select the authentication method used inside
64. o Network to implement the new settings immediately and return to the Link Information screen Click Return to Profiles Screen to keep the current settings active and return to the Profiles screen Congratulations The profile has been successfully configured Chapter 5 Using the Wireless Network Monitor Create a New Profile LINKSYS A Dese el Ceca Sythe Inc Confirm New Settings IP Address 192 153 1 101 255 JRE 255 n Subnet Mask 33 8e CH Default Gateway 175 1551 1 Aiid DHS 10 10 10 10 Disabled OMS 1010 10 11 A n Figure 5 28 Confirm New Settings Congratulations Your profile has been successfully configured Figure 5 29 Congratulations 32 Appendix A Troubleshooting This appendix consists of two parts Common Problems and Solutions and Frequently Asked Questions This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Wireless N USB Network Adapter Read the description below to solve your problems If you can t find an answer here check the Linksys website at www linksys com Common Problems and Solutions 1 My computer does not recognize the Wireless N USB Network Adapter Make sure that the Wireless N USB Network Adapter is properly inserted into the USB port 2 The Wireless N USB Network Adapter does not work properly Reinsert the Wireless N USB Network Adapter into the PC s USB port 3 I cannot communicate with the other co
65. of 2 4GHz What 802 11b features are supported The product supports the following 802 11b functions e CSMA CA plus Acknowledge protocol Multi Channel Roaming Automatic Rate Selection RTS CTS feature Fragmentation Power Management What IEEE 802 119 features are supported The product supports the following IEEE 802 119 functions CSMA CA plus Acknowledge protocol OFDM protocol Multi Channel Roaming Automatic Rate Selection RTS CTS feature Fragmentation Power Management What is ad hoc mode When a wireless network is set to ad hoc mode the wireless equipped computers are configured to communicate directly with each other This type of network will not communicate with any wired network What is infrastructure mode When a wireless network is set to infrastructure mode the wireless network is configured to communicate with a wired network through a wireless access point What is roaming Roaming is the ability of a portable computer user to communicate continuously while moving freely throughout an area greater than that covered by a single access point Before using the roaming function the workstation must make sure that it is the same channel number with the access point of dedicated coverage area To achieve true seamless connectivity the wireless LAN must incorporate a number of different functions Each node and access point for example must always acknowledge receipt of each message Each node must maintain c
66. ogin Name used for authentication Server Name Name Enter the Server Mame used for authentication Optional Certificate Please select the certificate used for authentication Please select the encryption type used to protect the wireless data transmissions TLS LiNKSYS A Dheision ol Cisco Systema Ine Creating a Profile Wireless Security WPA Enterprise Authentication PEAP Please select the authentication method that you usa ta access your network Login Name Name Enter the Login Name used far authentication Enter the Password used for authentication Server Name Name Enter the Server Name used for authentication Optlonal Certificate Trust Am Is Please select the certificate used for authentication TET EAP MSCHAP v2 v Ar select the inner authentication method used inside the tunnel AES m Please select the encryption type used to protect the wireless Ll data transmissions Figure 4 17 Wireless Security PSK RADIUS PEAP 14 1H SES A CDO MM aleng sall e lala sade ns legen l ene g D Ati nale A ellenngahbeeng Distr reece I SB AJ ATINNFK Anmantar vv I I Gl GI UOD NG VM U in AUG D L Gi PSK2 RADIUS LINKSYS PSK2 RADIUS features PSK2 security used in coordination with a RADIUS server This should only be used SE when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router PSK2 RADIUS offers two authentication methods EAP TLS and PEAP You must enter the same security setti
67. on next to Obtain network settings automatically DHCP If your network does not have a DHCP server or router 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 Chapter 5 Using the Wireless Network Monitor Create a New Profile LINKSYS A Deacon of Cien Syrian Inc Creating a Profile Available Wireless Networks Please select the wireless network that you want to connect to then click the Connect button to continue H you are not sure which network to choose first try the one with the strongest signal Figure 5 15 Available Wireless Networks LINKSYS A Division of Cisco rafen Inc Creating a Profile Network Settings Obtain network settings automatically DHCP Select this option ta have your network settings assigned automatically Spocity network settings Selec
68. ontact with the wireless network even when not actually transmitting data Achieving these functions 34 simultaneously requires a dynamic RF networking technology that links access points and nodes In such a system the user s end node undertakes a search for the best possible access to the system First it evaluates such factors as signal strength and quality as well as the message load currently being carried by each access point and the distance of each access point to the wired backbone Based on that information the node next selects the right access point and registers its address Communications between end node and host computer can then be transmitted up and down the backbone As the user moves on the end node s RF transmitter regularly checks the system to determine whether it is in touch with the original access point or whether it should seek a new one When a node no longer receives acknowledgment from its original access point it undertakes a new search Upon finding a new access point it then re registers and the communication process continues What is ISM band The FCC and their counterparts outside of the U S have set aside bandwidth for unlicensed use in the ISM Industrial Scientific and Medical band Spectrum in the vicinity of 2 4 GHz in particular is being made available worldwide This presents a truly revolutionary opportunity to place convenient high speed wireless capabilities in the hands of users around th
69. ools for sharing computer resources You can access one printer from different computers and access data located on another computer s hard drive Networks are even used for playing multiplayer video games So networks are not only useful in homes and offices they can also be fun 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 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 What s in this User Guide This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless N USB Network Adapter e Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter describes the Adapter s applications and this User Guide e Chapter 2 Planning Your Wireless Network This chapter discusses a few of the basics about wireless networking e Chapter 3 Getting to Know the Wireless N USB Network Adapter This chapter describes the physical features 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 802 11g a wireless networking standard
70. orking terms you may come across when using this product For more advanced terms see the complete Linksys glossary at http www linksys com glossary Access Point A device that allows wireless equipped computers and other devices to communicate with a wired network Also used to expand the range of a wireless network Ad hoc A group of wireless devices communicating directly with each other peer to peer without the use of an access point AES Advanced Encryption Standard A security method that uses symmetric 128 bit block data encryption Bandwidth The transmission capacity of a given device or network Bit A binary digit Boot To start a device and cause it to start executing instructions Broadband An always on fast Internet connection Browser An application program that provides a way to look at and interact with all the information on the World Wide Web Byte A unit of data that is usually eight bits long Cable Modem A device that connects a computer to the cable television network which in turn connects to the Internet Daisy Chain A method used to connect devices in a series one after the other DDNS Dynamic Domain Name System Allows the hosting of a website FTP server or e mail server with a fixed domain name e g wwW xyz com and a dynamic IP address Default Gateway A device that forwards Internet traffic from your local area network DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol A n
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73. owing measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment or devices e Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver s e Consult a dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for assistance This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation IEEE 802 11b or 802 119 operation of this product in the U S A is firmware limited to channels 1 through 11 SAR compliance has been established in typical laptop computer s with USB slot and product could be used in typical laptop computer with USB slot Other application like handheld PC or similar device has not been verified and may not compliance with related RF exposure rule and such use shall be prohibited FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter 52 Safety Notices Caution To reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord Do not use this product near water for example in a
74. p down dm menu PSK2 Pre Shared Key2 Needed for Connection lds eec ele sn network has PSEZ als bnie aa Pre Shared Key enabled Te connect Eo thes accuses ARAM DEE Pre shared Key Enter a Pre shared Key of 8 63 characters in the Pre shared Key field a K EEE Puce prier a Pre haredibey that s B 80 amp characters irs lengrh FSK Then click Connect and proceed to Step 3 e PSK2 Pre shared key 2 If your network has the wireless security PSK2 enabled this screen will appear You must enter the same Figure 5 13 PSK2 Needed for Connection security settings used on your network Pre shared Key Enter a Pre shared Key of 8 63 characters in the Pre shared Key field Then click Connect and proceed to Step 3 3 After the software has been successfully installed the Congratulations screen will appear Click Finish to return to the Link Information screen Congratulations Congratulations The profile has been successfully configured Figure 5 14 Congratulations Chapter 5 Using the Wireless Network Monitor 24 Create a New Profile Wireless N USB Network Adapter Advanced Setup If your network is not listed with the available networks you can use Advanced Setup 1 Click Advanced Setup on the Available Wireless Networks screen to set up the adapter manually 2 he Network Settings screen from the Wireless Network Monitor will appear If your network has a router or other DHCP server click the radio butt
75. ption like this Figure 0 1 Sample Figure Description Figure numbers and descriptions can also be found in the List of Figures section WUSB300N UG PSK 60818NC BW Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Welcome What s in this User Guide Chapter 2 Planning your Wireless Network Network Topology Roaming Network Layout Chapter 3 Getting to Know the Wireless N USB Network Adapter The LED Indicators USB Extension Base Chapter 4 Setting up and Connecting the Wireless N USB Network Adapter Starting the Setup Connecting the Adapter Setting up the Adapter Chapter 5 Using the Wireless Network Monitor Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor Using the Wireless Network Monitor Link Information Connect Profiles Create a New Profile Appendix A Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions Appendix B Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Appendix C Wireless Security Security Precautions security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix D Windows Help Appendix E Glossary COMPO N NOOO P WW U Appendix F Specifications Appendix G Warranty Information Appendix H Regulatory Information Appendix I Contact Information 49 91 99 List of Figures Figure 3 1 Front Panel Figure 3 2 USB Extension Base Figure 4 1 Setup Wizard s Welcome Screen Figure 4 2 Setup Wizard s License Agreement Figure 4 3 Connecting the Adapter Figure
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77. reless 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 PEAP If 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 LINKSYS B Diiin of Ciro riens Inc Creating a Profile Wireless Security WPA Enterprise EAP TLS Please select the authentication method that you use lo access your 1 Enter the Login Name used Tor authentication Server Name Enter the Server Name used for authentication Optional Please select the certificate used for authenticat
78. rmation Appendix H Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the Adapter s regulatory information Appendix I Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources including Technical Support Chapter 2 Planning your Wireless Network Network Topology A 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 one 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 Roaming Infrastructure 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
79. rsonhalsa For mer detaljerad information om kassering av din gamla utrustning kontaktar du dina lokala myndigheter avfallshanteringen eller butiken d r du k pte produkten For more information visit www linksys com Appendix H Regulatory Information Appendix Contact Information Need to contact Linksys Visit us online for information on the latest products and updates to your existing products at http www linksys com or ftp linksys com Can t find information about a product you want to buy on the web Do you want to know more about networking with Linksys products Give our advice line a call at 800 546 5797 LINKSYS Or fax your request in to 949 823 3002 If you experience problems with any Linksys product you can call us at 800 859 2379 Don t wish to call You can e mail us at support linksys com If any Linksys product proves defective during its warranty period you can call the Linksys Return Merchandise Authorization department for obtaining a Return Authorization Number at 949 823 3000 Details on Warranty and RMA issues can be found in the Warranty Information section in this Guide 99
80. s may reduce your network performance 7 Change the WEP encryption keys periodically Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Wireless networks are easy to find Hackers know that in order to join a wireless network wireless networking products first listen for beacon messages These messages can be easily decrypted and contain much of the network s information such as the network s SSID Service Set Identifier Here are the steps you can take Change the administrator s password regularly With every wireless networking device you use keep in mind that network settings SSID WEP keys etc are stored in its firmware Your network administrator is the only person who can change network settings If a hacker gets a hold of the administrator s password he too can change those settings So make it harder for a hacker to get that information Change the administrator s password regularly SSID There are several things to keep in mind about the SSID AN Note Some of these security features are available only through the network router or access point Refer to the router or access point s documentation for more information 40 1 Disable Broadcast 2 Make it unique 3 Change it often Most wireless networking devices will give you the option of broadcasting the SSID While this option may be more convenient it allows anyone to log into your wireless network This includes hackers So don t broadcast the SSID Wir
81. st below to connect to a wireless network in range or to get more x Setup a wireless network Qj e Connected del z for home ce small office Related Tasks ij Leam about wireless networking gig Change the order of preferred networks Change advanced settings For more information about wireless networking on a Windows XP computer click the Start button select Help and choose Support Enter the keyword wireless in the field provided and press the Enter key The installation of the Windows XP Wireless Configuration is complete Figure B 7 Wireless Network Connection Appendix B 39 Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Appendix C Wireless Security Linksys wants to make wireless networking as safe and easy for you as possible The current generation of Linksys products provide several network security features but they require specific action on your part for implementation So keep the following in mind whenever you are setting up or using your wireless network Security Precautions The following is a complete list of security precautions to take at least steps 1 through 5 should be followed 1 Change the default Wireless Network Name SSID 2 Disable SSID Broadcast 3 Change the default password for the Administrator account 4 Enable MAC Address Filtering 5 Change the SSID periodically 6 Use the highest encryption algorithm possible Use WPA or WPA2 if it is available Please note that thi
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83. t this option to specify the network settings for the adapter xi NEM Detaull Gateway Figure 5 16 Network Settings 25 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 Wireless Network Name 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 Wireless Network Name This is the wireless network name SSID 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 If you chose Infrastructure Mode go to Step 5 now If you chose Ad Hoc Mode the Ad Hoc Mode Settings screen will appear Standard Channel Select the correct 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 Auto Click the Next button
84. thod used by your existing wireless network Please enter a Pre shared Key that is 8 to 63 characters Pre shared Key iion in tengin Figure 4 7 PSK2 Needed for Connection LINKSYS A Division of Cisco Systems Inc Congratulations Your profile has been successtully configured Figure 4 8 Congratulations 10 Advanced Setup If your network is not listed with the available networks you can use Manual Setup 1 Click Advanced 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 DHCP server or router click the radio button next to Obtain network settings automatically DHCP If your network does not have a DHCP server or router 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 retur
85. to that network click the Connect button below Signal Strength The Signal Strength bar indicates the signal strength Serena Nanas Network Type Wireless G Link Quality The Link Quality bar indicates the quality of the wireless network connection ER eeh WPA Personal MAC Address 00 02 00 30 D2 A0 Click the Back 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 Refresh button to reset the statistics Figure 5 5 Connect Chapter 5 Using the Wireless Network Monitor 20 Link Information Vireless N USB Network Adapter Connect The Connect screen displays a list of available networks in the table on the left The table shows each network s Wireless Network Name Channel and the quality of the wireless signal the Adapter is receiving You may click Wireless Network Name CH Channel or Signal to sort by that field Wireless Network Name 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 Site Information For each network selected the following settings are listed Wireless Mode This is the mode of the wireless network currently in use Network Type This is the network type used by your wireless network
86. wet basement or near a swimming pool Avoid using this product during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning Industry Canada Statement This device complies with Industry Canada ICES 003 and RSS210 rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions e This device may not cause interference e This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device D claration d Industrie Canada Cet appareil est conforme aux normes NMB003 et RSS210 d industrie Canada Le fonctionnement est soumis aux conditions suivantes e Ce peripherique ne doit pas causer d interferences e Ce peripherique doit accepter doit accepter toutes les interferences recues y compris celles qui risquent d entrainer un fonctionnement indesirable IMPORTANT NOTE IC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with Canada radiation exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled environments This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance To maintain compliance with IC RF exposure compliance requirements please follow the instructions in this manual 53 Wireless N USB Network Adapter User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002 96 EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment WEEE
87. wired network with your wireless network network ports on access points and wireless routers can be connected to any of Linksys s 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 Wireless N USB Network Adapter Chapter 3 Getting to Know the Wireless N USB Network Adapter The LED Indicators The USB Network Adapter s LEDs display information about network activity Link Act Figure 3 1 Front Panel Power Green The Power LED lights up when the Adapter is powered on Link Act Green The Link Act LED lights up when the Adapter has an active connection Chapter 3 Getting to Know the Wireless N USB Network Adapter The LED Indicators Wireless N USB Network Adapter USB Extension Base A USB Extension Base is provided for easy access to the USB port The USB Extension Base is connected to the USB port in your PC then the Adapter is connected to the Base Figure 3 2 USB Extension Base Chapter 3 Getting to Know the Wireless N USB Network Adapter USB Extension Base Chapter 4 Setting up and Connecting the Wireless N USB Network Adapter Starting the Setup The Wireless N 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 I
88. work select the level of WEP encryption Enter the required passphrase or WEP key in the appropriate field below Then click the Connect Security Please select the wireless security method used by your E To use WEP encryption select 64 bit or 128 bit The Passphrase is case sensitive and should be no more than 16 characters in length WEP Key 1 When entering this manually it should be 10 characters for 64 bit Figure 5 11 WEP Key Needed for Connection 23 Wireless N USB Network Adapter the passphrase of your wireless network and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only If you have any non Linksys wireless products enter the WEP key manually on those products oe PSK Needed for Connection WEP Key The WEP key you enter must match the WEP key of your wireless network For 64 bit M encryption enter exactly 10 hexadecimal characters For 128 bit encryption enter exactly 26 qat bula the ABETAN typ Er the aqui Pre eegen hexadecimal characters Valid hexadecimal characters are 0 to 9 and A to F m desto Steen ee Then click Connect and proceed to Step 3 DEEEEMN Ra tera tror Ku veta temen e PSK Pre shared key Figure 5 12 PSK Needed for Connection If your network has the wireless security PSK enabled this screen will appear You must enter the same security settings used on your network Encryption Select the type of algorithm you want to use TKIP or AES from the Encryption dro

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