AT&T PLUG&SHARE 6602G User's Manual
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1. Documents Settings Network and Dial up tions gt Search Help File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Bak gt fey Qsearch GyFolders CHristory Open Set as Default Printer Printing Preferences Pause Printing Cancel All Documents Use Printer Offline HP LaserJet 4 4M PostScript Properties 2 xi General Sharing Parts Advanced Security Device Settings HP LaserJet Printer Network Printer 1 HP LaserJet 4 4M PostScript Properties 2 xi General Sharing Ports Advanced Security Device Settings Administrators Y ourName A dministrators f CREATOR OWNER 8 Everyone Power Users Y ourName Power Users Permissions Print Manage Printers Manage Documents AT amp T Plug amp Share Wireless USB Adapter 54 Mbps 6602G Step 1 Click Start gt Settings gt Printers Step 2 Place the cursor on the printer you want to share then click the right mouse button Scroll down to select Sharing NOTE If your printer is not listed in this window double click Add Printer then follow the instructions to set up your printer for use Step 3 Click the Shared As button then enter a unique name for this printer To continue click on the Security tab at the top of this window Step 4 At this screen you can set permissions for each user of the printer Unless yo2. t p Jug Step 6 Double click System Scheduled Sounds and Speech Symantec System Text Services Tasks Multimedia LiveUpdate 2x Step 7 General Network Identification Hardware User Profiles Advanced Click the Properties button 3 Windows uses the following information to identify your computer on the network Full computer name Computer 1 Workgroup WORKGROUP To use the Network Identification Wizard to join a Network ID domain and create a local user click Network ID To rename this computer or join a domain click Properties Step 8 Enter a unique name to identify your computer Each computer must have a different name You can change the name and the membership of this computer Changes may affect access to network resources Computer name Computer 1 Enter a workgroup name All computers must use the same workgroup It may be easiest to Full computer name Computer 1 use the default name Workgroup More Member of C Domain Workgroup AT amp T Plug amp Share Wireless USB Adapter 54 Mbps 6602G 19 Configuring the Wireless Network Windows 2000 s Me 98 SE JO oc Windows XP Windows 2000 Win Programs gt A Documents ER Settings EN Search Help Run Shut Down AsStart Shut Down Windows Ends your session shuts down Windows and starts Windows again can
3. Share name Comment User limit Maximum allowed C Allow a Users To set permissions for how users access this folder over the network click Permissions Computer 1 Shared Permissions Step 4 At this screen you can set permissions for each user of shared documents Unless you have special needs for security it may be easiest to check Allow for all permissions Permissions for Computer 1 Shared Share Permissions Name NOTE To set more restrictive permissions please refer to instructions provided with your Windows operating system Permissions Full Control Change Read Click OK when finished AT amp T Plug amp Share Wireless USB Adapter 54 Mbps 6602G 22 Configuring the Wireless Network Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows 2000 Windows Me 98 SE To Share Network Files in Windows 2000 RES My Computer My Network Places ile Edit View Favorites Tools Help back gt E Qsearch Gyrolders lt BHistory My Network Places Add Network Entire Computers Place Network Near Me Aa Workgroup File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Back fe Search GyFolders C4ristory Address fha Workgroup Computer 1 Computer 2 Computer 3 Computer 3 File Edit View Favorites Tools Help lt Back al Search GyFolders C4ristory fe GS Xx Address B Computer 3 MOUSE mswork
4. The following network components are installed amp File and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks AT amp T Plug amp Share T Wireless Adapter 9 Dial Up Adapter X7 3Com TCAATDI Diagnostic TDI TCP IP gt 3Com Fast EtherLink XL 10 100Mb TX cb gt 4 Remove Properties Primary Network Logon Client for Microsoft Networks File and Print Sharing E Description Configuration Identification Access Control E Computer name Windows uses the following information to identify your computer on the network Please type a name for this computer the workgroup it will appear in and a shoi description of the computer Computer 1 Workgroup Workgroup Computer Po Description AT amp T Plug amp Share Wireless USB Adapter 54 Mbps 6602G Step 1 Click Start gt Settings gt Control Panel Step 2 Double click Network Step 3 Scroll down to make sure File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks appears in this list If you do not see it in the list click the Add button and follow directions to install File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks Step 4 Click the Identification tab at the top of this screen then enter a unique name to identify your computer Each computer must have a different name Enter a workgroup name All computers must use the same workgroup It may be easiest to use the default name Workgroup 24 Configuring the Wire
5. SiteSurvey About USB Adapter AT amp T PLUG amp SHARE DATA NETWORKING PRODUCTS Security WEP Encryption Authentication Mode WEP Encryption For a higher level of privacy you can choose to scramble the data being transferred over your Default Key Phrase Key Length network by setting Wired Equivalent 1 I ve Y SC P sits Privacy WEP Encryption to On 2 _ ferris A Click on the box to enable WEP G3 D OOj fet bits Encryption You must use exactly the G4 ON ZS bits same WEP phrase or key used by your wireless router or access point EJ APPLY By CANCEL Authentication Mode Default is Auto which adjusts automatically to the authentication presented Open or Shared by another wireless device Choose Open Authentication to pass the key across the whole network any PC whose SSID matches your router s SSID can join it or Shared Authentication to limit communication to devices with identical WEP settings Phrase Key Enter a security phrase If you choose the Hex Key Format see below you must use hexadecimal digits 0 9 a f If you choose the ASCII Key Format you can use letters numbers spaces and punctuation marks For the ASCII Key Format you must enter five characters for 64 bit 13 charac ters for 128 bit or 29 characters for 256 bit encryption Whichever format you use the security phrase you enter must match the one set for your wireless router or access point You can create
6. 37 a ll For customer service please call 1 877 800 5400 USA 1 866 669 4730 Canada or visit www plugandshare att com for product information and driver upgrades as they become available Copyright 2004 Advanced American Telephones All Rights Reserved AT amp T and the Globe Design are trademarks of AT amp T Corp licensed to Advanced American Telephones All marks are trademarks of their respective corporations PMGU006602G 02
7. To leave this fle asit ison your system click the Ignore button to retry the file operation click Retry orto perform the operation when your AT amp T Plug amp Share Wireless USB Adapter 54 Mbps 6602G 31 Glossary Glossary Access Point Access points are the contact points wireless routers and transmitters in a wireless LAN that are connected to an Ethernet hub or server Users can roam within the range of access points and their wireless device connections are passed from one access point to the next Administrator The network administrator is the person who manages the LAN The administrator s tasks include ensuring network security keeping soft ware hardware and firmware up to date and keeping track of network activity Your router Administrator is the person in control of access to your router The system starts out with all users as administrators Authentication Authentication refers to the verification of a transmitted message s integrity Beacon Interval Refers to the interval between packets sent by routers for the purposes of synchronizing wireless LANs Broadband Usually refers to Internet connections that provide faster data transfer than standard dial up connections cable modem DSL T 1 etc DDNS Dynamic DNS Domain Name System DHCP DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol soft ware automatically assigns IP addresses to client stations logging onto a TCP IP net
8. open your Internet browser on the computer that has the adapter installed Enter ATT Router or htto 192 168 0 1 in the address line If you see the router page there may be a problem with your network settings See next page for instructions AT amp T Plug amp Share Wireless USB Adapter 54 Mbps 6602G 30 Troubleshooting Problem Cannot connect to the Internet Setting your computer to automatically detect IP settings may correct this problem Reinstallation procedure Follow the steps at right if the adapter needs to be reinstalled for any reason Blue screen Nothing works This may occur if you choose the wrong Windows operating system during installation Follow the steps at right to correct the problem If you still have difficulty operating this product or if you your system or both A locked file C Program Files 4T aT P lug amp Share need more information or help please visit www p ug ands hare att com system is rebooted click Reboot or call our Customer Service Center at 1 877 800 5400 USA 1 866 669 4730 Canada Solution If remedies suggested on the previous page do not work you can set your computer to automatically detect IP settings which may allow you to connect to the Internet If your computer is new it may not have an IP address which is required for Internet access If you do not need a static IP address for some special purpose you can set your computer to au
9. Internet Protocol is the protocol in the TCP IP communications protocol suite that contains a network address and allows messages to be routed to a different network or subnet However IP does not ensure delivery of a complete message TCP provides the function of ensuring delivery IP Address The IP Internet Protocol address refers to the address of a computer attached to a TCP IP net work Every client and server station must have a unique IP address Clients are assigned either a permanent address or have one dynamically assigned to them via DHCP IP addresses are written as four sets of numbers separated by periods for example 211 23 181 189 ISP An ISP Internet Service Provider is an organization providing Internet access service via modems ISDN Integrated Services Digital Network private lines or other means LAN LANs Local Area Networks are networks that serve users within specific geographical areas such as your home or in a company building AT amp T Plug amp Share Wireless USB Adapter 54 Mbps 6602G LANs consist of a group of computers and related devices that share a common communication link wired and or wireless ALAN allows you to share data and resources among the devices on the LAN LED LEDs Light Emitting Diodes are used as indicator lights to show the status of devices MAC Address A MAC address is a unique serial number for hardware adapters giving the adapter a unique iden
10. can change the frequency by selecting a different channel Remember that all computers on your network must use the same channel Devices using AT amp T Plug amp Share wireless adapters will automatically detect the channel used by the router and change to it You may have to change the channel if you are experiencing problems such as intermittent connection and disconnection You can perform a site survey on your wireless adapter to find out which channels are being used by other wireless networks nearby If other networks use the same channel or an adja cent one change yours to one as far away as possible from the others in use For example if other networks use channels 6 9 and 11 try changing yours to channel 1 Auto Searching This option allows your wireless adapter to automatically search for available wireless routers or access points when the current connection is dropped When enabled your computer will attempt to connect to a router or access point in descending order listed under the Profile section of the Site Survey screen If you change any setting above click the Apply button AT amp T Plug amp Share Wireless USB Adapter 54 Mbps 6602G 8 Adapter Configuration 1 Security Sit Secu rity Wizard Link Info Configuration gt Security The Security screen allows you to set the privacy settings of your wireless notebook adapter These must match the settings of your wireless router or access point
11. or folder you want to share To help you identify this shared resource you can enter a description in the Comment box Access Type options allow you to restrict access to each shared resource please refer to instructions provided with your Windows operating system Click OK when finished 28 Configuring the Wireless Network Windows 98 SE Windows Me Windows XP Windows 2000 Windows Me 98 SE To Share Network Files in Windows 98 Me Step 1 Double click the Network Neighborhood icon on My Computer your desktop za Network Neighborhood Step 2 Double click any icon to see a list of all shared folders on that computer Fie Edit View Go Favorites Help e fa Back Forward Up Cut Copy Address ER Network stap Ele Edt View Favorites Tools Help Double click any folder for access to any file in H Back j Search yFolders lt 4History Ay that folder address Computers OOOO O O m a m a D MOUSE msworks My OFFICE PG9S Documents AT amp T Plug amp Share Wireless USB Adapter 54 Mbps 6602G 29 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If your wireless network adapter does not work properly try the following suggestions before seeking repair assistance Problem Network performance is sometimes fast sometimes slow No access to other devices on the network Cannot connect to the Internet Solution An
12. print sharing for Windows Me and 98 SE 24 TROUBLESHOOTING cceccccceseeeeeeeeeseeeeeeseeeeeeeeneseeeeeeeeseenens 30 GLOSSARY oncer e aie E AEA EEEE E E 32 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ou ceeeseesseseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeneens 37 CARE AND MAINTENANCE ccccessceeeeeeeeseeeeeneesseeeenenseeeneens 37 Before you begin If you have a Windows XP or Windows 2000 operating system and you are installing this adapter on a PC you use at work you must have Administrator Rights This is normally determined by your IT person at work e If you have used an earlier AT amp T 802 11b Series adapter or one by another manufacturer you must uninstall all drivers and utilities before installing your new adapter If your system has a built in wireless adapter you must dis able it before installing your new adapter AT amp T Plug amp Share Wireless USB Adapter 54 Mbps 6602G Introduction Overview The AT amp T Plug amp Share Wireless USB Adapter allows you to connect any personal computer with an available USB port to a compatible wireless network Package Contents Please check to make sure your package contains the following items Quick Start Guide _ a Baa Plug amp Share Wireless Aq Safety Warranty Information USB Cable IMPO ODUCT INFORMATION J Safety amp ana Warranty Plug amp Share CD ROM nen Wireless USB Adapter Contains installation software and 54 Mbps 802 11g printable vers
13. security measure used in Wireless LANs WLANs The SSID is attached to packets sent over WLANs This identifier acts as a password when a wire less device attempts communication on the WLAN Because an SSID distinguishes WLANS from each other routers and wireless devices trying to connect to a WLAN must use the same SSID Subnet Mask Subnet Masks SUBNETwork masks are used by IP protocol to direct messages into a specified network segment i e subnet A subnet mask is stored in the client machine server or router and is compared with an incoming IP address to determine whether to accept or reject the packet SysLog Server A SysLog server monitors incoming System log messages and decodes the messages for logging purposes TCP Transmission Control Protocol is the transport protocol in TCP IP that ensures messages over the network are transmitted accurately and completely AT amp T Plug amp Share Wireless USB Adapter 54 Mbps 6602G TCP IP TCP IP Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol is the main Internet communications protocol suite TCP ensures that data is com pletely sent and received at the other end The IP component of TCP IP provides data routability meaning that data packets contain the destination station and network addresses enabling TPC IP messages to be sent to multiple networks within the LAN or in the WAN Telnet Telnet is a terminal emulation protocol commonly used on the Inte
14. settings please review this section carefully Failure to follow these instructions precisely may result in the inability to log into your network or computer If your computer is part of a work environment please contact your IT professional before proceeding se Click Start gt Control Panel Internet CA My Documents Internet Explorer E mail 2 My Recent Documents gt Hotmail A My Pictures xI MSN Explorer ee 7 My Music Windows Media Player 3 My Computer i e My Network Places Q Windows Movie Maker Tour Windows xP amp Control Panel Step 2 Me Edk Wew Gees Toob Hep Click Network and Internet Connections Back v Q 7 JO search Folders E Address gt Control Panel Pick a category wa lt e Appearance and Themes m y Network and Internet Connections o2 User Ac Printer LA E Network and Internet Connections Step 3 Click Network Connections File Edit view Favorites Tools Help Q sek 5 gt 7 T Search Folders m Address gt Network and Internet Connections 2 Network and Internet Connections Pick a task Set up or change your Internet connection Create a connection to the network at your workplace Set up or change your home or small office networ or pick a Control Panel icon D Internet Options w Network Connections Ped AT amp T Plug amp Share Wireless USB Adapter 54 Mbps 66
15. system Click OK when finished Cancel Apply AT amp T Plug amp Share Wireless USB Adapter 54 Mbps 6602G 27 Configuring the Wireless Network Windows 98 SE Windows Me Windows XP Windows 2000 Windows Me 98 SE Configure Windows 98 Me for File Sharing My Computer File Edit View Go Favorites Help e ft Fa Back Forward Up Cut Copy i B Address E my Computer J ws 2 a3 B 3 Floppy A il D Removable Removable Open Disk I AD Explore 8 lg Search fall 8 010212_1059 Prin Scheduled Web Folder P System Information Tasks M General Sharing Not Shared Shared As Share Name computer 1 Shared Comment Access Type C Read Only Full C Depends on Password Passwords Read Only Password Full Access Password AT amp T Plug amp Share Wireless USB Adapter 54 Mbps 6602G Step 1 Double click the My Computer icon on your desktop Step 2 Place the cursor on the disk drive you want to share usually Drive C then click the right mouse button and scroll down to select Sharing NOTE This will allow others access to all files on this computer To restrict access to certain folders double click on the disk highlight a folder you want to share then follow steps 2 3 Step 3 Click the Shared As button then enter a unique name for the drive
16. throughput but it may cause connection problems with early wire less devices that only support long preambles The Long Preamble option ensures compatibility with these early wireless devices Protocol A protocol is a rule that governs the communica tion of data AT amp T Plug amp Share Wireless USB Adapter 54 Mbps 6602G Radius Server RADIUS Remote Authentication Dial in User Service Server must be configured to properly authenticate client devices for access to the net work The IP address and port number are based on the configuration of the RADIUS server in your enterprise network The shared secret is a pass word that is used to identify the client in a RADIUS authenticated network The shared secret can be from 22 to 128 characters long RIP RIP Routing Information Protocol is a routing protocol that is integrated in the TCP IP protocol RIP finds a route that is based on the smallest number of hops between the source of a packet and its destination RTS RTS Request To Send is a signal sent from the transmitting station to the receiving station requesting permission to transmit data Security Phrase At least 1 and up to 4 unique Security Phrases must be set when WEP is On The encryption types for these Security Phrases may be either Hexadecimal HEX or American Standard Code for Information Interchange ASCII ASCII Security Phrases are subject to the following character limitations 64 Bit en
17. up to four dif ferent security phrases for different wireless networks Remember that security phrases are case sensi tive i e cat and Cat are not the same Key Format Choose ASCII or hexadecimal format If you choose ASCII you can use names that you know and can easily remember for your key Length Use the drop down menu to choose a key length The higher the number the slower and more secure your system is If you change any setting above click the Apply button AT amp T Plug amp Share Wireless USB Adapter 54 Mbps 6602G 9 Adapter Configuration Nizard Link Info Site Survey Site Survey Wizard Link Info Configuration Security gt SiteSurvey About The Site Survey screen shows a list of wireless networks nearby that are available for connection Select a network and click Connect to estab SiteSurvey lish a connection Click Refresh to update the list and show additional Available Network REFRESH networks that may have become 00 03 2F 08 9E DA PARWN available since you last checked i 00 03 2F 0B 36 A3 PARDSLLAN _ 00 03 2F 14 82 49 at amp t The Profile section shows a list of E 00 03 2F 09 F7 FZ PARWN 2 nn n6 2 5 64 77 0F DAD profiles you may have set up for various wireless networks for example at home at work or in public places ADD such as an airport or internet caf Click Add to create a new profile Remove to delete a profile or Properties to conf
18. 02G 11 Configuring the Wireless Network Windows XP Windows XP Windows 2000 Windows Me 98 SE Network Connections File Edit View Favorites Tools Advanced Help Q sak Q D JO Search i Folders E Address e Network Connections LAN or High Speed Internet Wireless Network Connection Local Area Cc Enabled N k cabl ji 3 20 y aT Plug amp Share TM Co Wireless Network Connection Status 2 x General Support M Connection Status Connected Duration 00 55 33 Speed 54 0 Mbps a i Signal Strength M Activity g Received 170 915 Wireless Network Connection Properties ai General Wireless Networks Authentication Advanced Connect using SB AT amp T Plug amp Share TM Wireless Adapter This connection uses the following items E Client for Microsoft Networks v SE and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks M E QoS Packet Scheduler M 3 Intemet Protocol TCP IP r Install Uninstall j i Properties Description Allows your computer to access resources on a Microsoft network lt Show icon in notification area when connected Cancel AT amp T Plug amp Share Wireless USB Adapter 54 Mbps 6602G Step 4 Click Wireless Network Connection Step 5 Click the Properties button Step 6 Make sure File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks appears i
19. Alsi dlp Plug amp Share Wireless USB Adapter 54 Mbps 802 11g 6602G User Manual Copyright 2004 Advanced American Telephones All Rights Reserved AT amp T and the Globe Design are trademarks of AT amp T Corp licensed to Advanced American Telephones All marks are trademarks of their respective corporations Table of Contents Table of Contents INTRODUCTION roseis iii neiniau ce eeevadectecceedetcneedecdvececveetvonces 3 OVEINVIOW iinei eiir ne ied aeii a ee a 3 Package COntent cccceeecceeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeneeeeeetneeeeeeees 3 System requirements ccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteetteeeeeeeenaeees 3 DRIVER amp ADAPTER INSTALLATION ceseeetceeseseeeeeeeeeeeenens 4 Step 1 Install driver amp configuration utility 4 Step 2 Install wireless adapter 0 c ceeeeeeeeereeeees 4 Step 3 Recognize the hardware seese 4 CONFIGURE ADAPTER FOR YOUR NETWORK eesse 5 Installation Wizard ccc eeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeettaeeeeeeeaas 5 Test Internet access 5 ciicdeeeccceeestaesiecd ceetsteteetenedecee 6 Link Info SCreenia avceiils eA Ae ee 7 Configuration SCreen ee eceeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeteeneeeeeteeeaeees 8 Security SCreenN iriiceecoh elated ee 9 Site Survey SCIEEN sonica iaasa ai aia 10 ENABLE FILE AND PRINTER SHARING cccccessseteeeseeees 10 File amp print sharing for Windows XP aeee 11 File amp print sharing for Windows 2000 eese 18 File amp
20. RODUC Service amp Support AS SIMPLE AS YOU WANT IT AS ADVANCED As You MAKE IT to link all the m computers in my home or office to enable me to share a single broadband cable DSL Internet connection to Explore the Internet Print to a single printer Transfer files Play games Share music pictures etc And I want it to be easy Ej LEARN MORE aL EL E LEARN ABOUT NETWORKING 3 SEE WHAT YOU NEED E VIEW PRODL Site Map Purchase Terms amp Conditions Website Terms amp Conditions Privacy Poli Copyright 2003 Advanced American Telephones All Rights Reserved AT amp T and the Globe Design are trademarks of AT amp T Corp licensed to Advanced American Telephoi AT amp T Plug amp Share Wireless USB Adapter 54 Mbps 6602G 6 Adapter Configuration Wizard Link Info Configuration Security Link Info This screen displays current settings To change any of these settings click Configuration at the top of the screen Status The MAC address of the router or access point associated with the wireless adapter SSID The Service Set Identifier of the network This is the setting given to the access point or router TX Rate The current transmission speed setting Channel The current channel setting of the wireless network Rescan Refresh the text fields Link Quality Signal Strength Data Rate The lower part of the screen displays the current qua
21. cryption 5 charac ters 128 Bit encryption 13 characters 152 Bit encryption 16 characters Server Servers are typically powerful and fast computers that store programs and data The programs and data are shared by client computers worksta tions on the network Shared Key Shared Key authentication requires the client to use the same WEP encryption key as that used by the wireless router When the client attempts to connect to the network through the wireless router the router sends a challenge text message to the client to authenticate the client The client returns the challenge text message encrypted using the WEP encryption key The wireless router decrypts the message using it s WEP key and if the decrypted message is the same as the original challenge text message then it is assumed that the client has the correct WEP key and the client is allowed to access the network 34 Glossary SMTP SMTP Simple Mail Transfer Protocol is the stan dard Internet e mail protocol SMTP is a TCP IP protocol defining message format and includes a message transfer agent that stores and forwards mail SNMP SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol is a widely used network monitoring and control protocol SNMP hardware or software components transmit network device activity data to the work station used to oversee the network SSID SSID Service Set Identifier is the name desig nated for a LAN It serves as a simple
22. d feet Laptops and notebooks use wire less LAN PCMCIA cards while PCs use plug in cards to access the WLAN WAN WAN Wide Area Network is a communications network that covers a wide geographic area such as a country contrasted with a LAN which covers a small area such as a company building WPA WPA WiFi Protected Access is an enhanced security specification to increase the level of access control and data protection for wireless data networks WPA authentication requires that an authentication server authenticate all client adapters before being allowed access to a wire less network This authentication mode is designed for enterprise applications requiring very high levels of security WPA PSK Authentication mode enables the user to configure a type of client authentication used for acquiring access to the wireless network The WPA PSK mode has been designed for those environments where high data security is desired but there is no authentication server The client initiates authentication by sending a password called a passphrase to the wireless router If the passphrase is identical to the passphrase on the wireless router the wireless router allows the client to access the network The passphrase can be between 8 and 63 characters AT amp T Plug amp Share Wireless USB Adapter 54 Mbps 6602G 36 Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Standards e IEEE 802 11 IEEE 802 11b IEEE 802 11
23. dows Desktop You can double click it to launch the utility at any time AT amp T Plug amp Share Wireless USB Adapter 54 Mbps 6600G 3 Installation Proceed to Step 2 only after the software has been correctly installed If correctly installed a Utility icon four vertical bars should appear next to your X 11 46 AM computer s time display An X indicates that software installation was successful but the wireless adapter is not yet activated Install software BEFORE installing the adapter see Step 1 on previous page CAUTION Turn OFF and UNPLUG your computer before opening it STEP 2 Install the Wireless USB Adapter Plug the adapter into a configured USB port in your computer or use the supplied cable to connect it as shown below Connect to port with this symbol Grasp end cap on sides and pull to remove USB cable B Connect USB adapter to cable or computer Press button to release antenna and raise to fully upright position STEP 3 Recognize the Hardware Depending on the Windows operating system version running on your computer one of several screens may appear to inform you that the computer recognizes new hardware Choose to install the software automatically and click Next Depending on your Windows version you may see a Hardware Alert message or a Digital Signature Not Found message Click Continue Anyway or Yes to complete the installation Depend
24. dows Me 98 SE Configure Windows XP for File Sharing K My Computer g My Computer Fie Edit View Favorites Tools Help QO Back v QJ Y gt Search Folders Ea Address I My Computer Hard Disk Drives Q mma Open Explore D Loc Search Sharing and Security Devices with hes Copy H 314 Create Shortcut Qa Rename Local Disk C Properties 2 x General Tools Hardware Sharing m Local sharing and security s To share this folder with other users of this computer EE only drag it to the Shared Documents folder To make this folder and its subfolders private so that only you have access select the following chec J Make this folder private gt Network sharing and security IV Share this folder on the network Share name Computer 1 Share I Allow network users to change my files Learn more about sharing and security Cancel Apply AT amp T Plug amp Share Wireless USB Adapter 54 Mbps 6602G Step 1 Double click the My Computer icon on your desktop Step 2 Place the cursor on the disk drive you want to share usually Drive C then click the right mouse button and scroll down to select Sharing and Security NOTE This will allow others access to all files on this computer To restrict access to certain folders double click on the disk highlight a folder you want to share then fol
25. ection Connection General m Connection Status Connected Duration 00 12 34 Speed 54 0 Mby Activity Sent ap Received Bytes 456 Disable Local Area Connection Properties 2 x General Connect using BY AT amp T Plug amp Share TM Wireless Adapter Components checked are used by this connection M Client for Microsoft Networks M amp File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks M F NetBEUI Protocol M Y Internet Protocol TCPAP 4 Install Uninstall AT amp T Plug amp Share Wireless USB Adapter 54 Mbps 6602G Step 1 Click Start gt Settings gt Network and Dial up Connections Step 2 Double click Local Area Connections Step 3 Click the Properties button Step 4 Make sure File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks appears in this list and check it if it is unchecked If you do not see it in the list click the Install button and follow directions to install File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks Click OK when File and Printer Sharing is installed and checked 18 Configuring the Wireless Network Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows 2000 Windows Me 98 SE Programs gt D E Documents i Settings 4 Step 5 ey Network and Dial up Connections Click Start gt Search y P Lal Printers Settings gt Help A Taskbar amp Start Menu Control Panel pl Run Ry Shut Down
26. el o My Network Places File Edit Yiew Favorites Tools Help Bak fy Gsearch GyFolde My Network Places Address oG 9 s Add Network Entire Computers Place Network Near Me EhHistory AG G X Workgroup Eile Edit Yiew Favorites Tools Help Back 27 Qsearch GyFolders Hristory MG GF X Address E workgroup Computer 1 Computer 2 Computer 3 AT amp T Plug amp Share Wireless USB Adapter 54 Mbps 6602G Step 9 When configuration is complete you must re start Windows When Windows restarts you will be prompted to enter a user name and password Be sure to record these in a safe place You will be required to enter them for access to the network each time you restart Windows Step 10 To verify that configuration is complete double click the My Network Places icon on your desktop then double click Computers Near Me In the next window displayed you should see the names of all network computers If any computers do not appear you will have to follow the steps in this section on each computer to configure them for network sharing Make sure each computer is assigned a different name and all share the same Workgroup name you entered at Step 8 20 Configuring the Wireless Network Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows 2000 gt vs Me 98 SE Configure Windows 2000 for Printer Sharing T f Programs
27. g Operating Systems e Windows 98SE Me 2000 or XP Interface e USB 1 1 2 0 Wireless Data Rates With Automatic Fallback 54 48 36 24 18 12 11 9 6 5 5 2 1 Mbps Encryption e 64 128 bit RC4 Media Access Control e CSMA CA with ACK Frequency Range e 2 4GHz to 2 472GHz Operating Range e Indoors Up to 300 feet 100m e Outdoors Up to 980 feet 300m Modulation Technology e OFDM Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing Modulation Techniques e Barker 1 Mbps e Barker 2 Mbps e CCK 5 5 Mbps e OFDM 6 Mbps e OFDM 9 Mbps e CCK 11 Mbps e OFDM 12 Mbps e OFDM 18 Mbps e OFDM 24 Mbps e OFDM 36 Mbps e OFDM 48 Mbps e OFDM 54 Mbps Care and maintenance Transmitter Output Power 15dBm 2dB Internal Antenna Type e Diversity LED Power TX RX Operating Climate Range e Temperature 32 to 131 F 0 to 55 C e Humidity 15 to 90 relative humidity Storage Climate Range e Temperature 40 to 150 F 40 to 66 C e Humidity 15 to 90 relative humidity Safety amp Emissions FCC Always unplug this product before cleaning Use a damp cloth to clean the exterior housing only Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Periodically visit our web site to check for free driver upgrades that can help maximize the performance and reliability of your wireless network www plugandshare att com AT amp T Plug amp Share Wireless USB Adapter 54 Mbps 6602G
28. he SSID is case sensi tive i e cat and Cat are not the same All wireless adapters on your network must use the same SSID as your wireless router and or access point WEP Encryption WEP is a form of encryption If you click On to enable encryption in your wireless adapter you must turn on WEP in your router and make sure all devices use the same settings Click Apply to save your settings and display Wizard screen 2 see next page gt Wizard Link Info Configuration Security SiteSurvey About USB Adapter AT amp T PLUG amp SHARE DATA NETWORKING PRODUCTS Enter the SSID for your wireless network Set the WEP encryption fields so that they match your wireless router Press Apply when done SSID at amp t WEP C On off Length ASCII Key Hex Key 64 bits ASCII Hex Key aan Ej APPLY Ej CANCEL NOTE The Wizard screen above always shows factory default settings even if you have changed them Go to the Configuration screen to see your customized settings CAUTION SSID and all WEP settings must be identical in all wireless network devices WEP A Ascii Hex Key must match the WEP settings used in your router may be called Security Phrase Hex Key or other term AT amp T Plug amp Share Wireless USB Adapter 54 Mbps 6602G Adapter Configuration Wizard Link Info e Configuration Security Site Survey About Wizard screen 2 This screen shows the status of y
29. hen Windows restarts you will be prompted to enter a user name and password Be sure to record these in a safe place You will be required to enter them for access to the net work each time you restart Windows Step 11 To verify that configuration is complete double click the My Computer icon on your desktop then double click My Network Places In the next window displayed you should see the names of all network computers If any computers do not appear you will have to follow the steps in this section on each computer to configure them for network sharing Make sure each computer is assigned a different name and all share the same Workgroup name you entered at Step 9 14 Configuring the Wireless Network Windows XP Windows XP Windows 2000 Windows Me 98 SE Configure Windows XP for Printer Sharing ite Control Panel w Tour Windows XP Files and Settings Transfer Wizard VEEE rile mee gt Printers and F axes E Shortcut to Photoshp Help and Support All Programs gt IZ Run Start Printers and Faxes File Edit View Favorites Tools Help P wi ps Search Folders Address B Printers and Faxes P LaserJet SP SMP PostScript Open Printing Preferences Pause Printing Use Printer Offline General Sharing Ports Advanced Device Settings YAO You can share this printer with other users on ye Sa enab
30. igure a profile to connect with an available network REMOVE E PROPERTIES To change network settings Change the wireless USB adapter settings at any time by double clicking the ull 11 46 AM Utility icon 4 vertical bars next to your computer s time display Use the tabs in the blue bar at the top of the screen to display the Wizard Link Info A Configuration Security or Site Survey screens Configuring Windows for File and Printer Sharing Some configuration of Windows is necessary to make full use of your wireless network This will take a few minutes but it is a one time process that you will not need to repeat Please turn to the pages listed for instructions on how to configure your operating system Windows XP eee Pages 11 17 Windows 2000 ee Pages 18 23 Windows Me 98 SE Pages 24 29 Caution Before making any changes to your networking settings please review this section carefully Failure to follow these instructions precisely may result in the inability to log into your network or computer If your computer is part of a work environment please contact your IT professional before proceeding AT amp T Plug amp Share Wireless USB Adapter 54 Mbps 6602G 10 Configuring the Wireless Network Windows XP Windows XP Windows 2000 Windows Me 98 SE Configure Windows XP for Network Sharing Caution Before making any changes to your networking
31. ing on your Windows version you may have to restart your computer to complete the installation If a Windows message prompts you to restart your computer do so Finally some versions may display the message Systems Settings Change Click Yes Check the indicator light to verify that the adapter is working The light will remain on when receiving power and connected to the network It will blink during data transfer AT amp T Plug amp Share Wireless USB Adapter 54 Mbps 6602G 4 Adapter Configuration Wizard Link Info e Configuratior STEP 4 Configure the USB adapter for your wireless network Check the Utility icon four vertical bars next to your computer s time display If the bars are green you are already connected and do not need to run the Wizard skip to bottom of page 6 If the bars are not green within 30 seconds double click the Utility icon then click the Run Wizard button at the next screen 11 46 4M Double click here to launch Utility see below Number of green bars shows signal strength The Wizard will help you to set up your adapter to connectto your wireless LAN The Wizard can ako be used to restore the utility settings to the default walues Please follow the wizard step by step to perform either task E RUM WARD A Click to begin Wizard screen 1 SSID Enter the SSID Service Set Identifier used by your wireless router or access point The default SSID is at amp t T
32. ions of this User Manual Quick Start Guide and Safety amp Warranty Information System Requirements You must have a laptop or desktop computer with the following applications amp hardware Windows 98 SE Me 2000 or XP Available USB port USB 2 0 for optimum performance Intel Pentium II or higher 64 MB of RAM CD ROM drive 5 MB of available hard disk space 60 MB to load Adobe Acrobat Reader AT amp T Plug amp Share Wireless Router or other 802 11b or g compliant router or access point STEP 1 Install the Driver and Configuration Utility 1 Do NOT install adapter first Insert the enclosed CD ROM into your CD ROM drive 2 Your CD auto run function may start automatically If it does not click on the Start button Click Run and enter D autorun If your CD ROM drive is not your D drive use the appropriate drive letter When the adapter menu screen appears click on Install Software from the menu on the left side of the screen 4 The InstallShield Wizard will appear 5 Different versions of Windows will present different screens Press Next at each screen until the Wizard driver installation has completed IMPORTANT Remove CD ROM disk before continuing Some versions will present a screen that asks about restarting your computer Choose Yes I will restart my computer now 7 Click Finish if necessary 8 Anew shortcut icon for the utility will be placed on your Win
33. le in Q sxx r wi P Search Folders ay that folder Address WCornputer 3 Network Tasks a EI Mouse te Add a network place View network connections LI Networks T Set up a home or small ma office network y View workgroup computers AH My Documents _ Other Places za ma otie aa Workgroup I My Computer A My Documents LI Program F iles D Gharad Nari imane m AT amp T Plug amp Share Wireless USB Adapter 54 Mbps 6602G 17 Configuring the Wireless Network Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows 2000 Windows Me 98 SI Configure Windows 2000 for Network Sharing Caution Before making any changes to your networking settings please review this section carefully Failure to follow these instructions precisely may result in the inability to log into your network or computer If your computer is part of a work environment please contact your IT professional before proceeding Programs gt O Documents ls Control Panel fa Settings f9 Network and Dial up Connections a Printers Help A Taskbar amp Start Menu Search EKIA Run T Shut Down start INGOWS 2000 J Network and Dial up Connections b File Edit View Favorites Tools Advanced Help Back Ey Qsearch Gyrolders CHristory 3 Address E Network and Dial up Connections a FF Make New Local Area Conn
34. le sharing for this printer click Share thi Share this printer Share name Network Printer 1 Drivers If this printer is shared with users running different versions of Windows you may want to install additional drivers so that the users do not have to find the print driver when they connect to the shared printer Additional Drivers Additional Drivers You can install additional drivers so that users on the Following systems can download them automatically when they connect Environment Version Installed O alpha Windows NT 4 0 No O a64 Windows XP No v Intel windows 2000 or XP Yes O intel Windows 95 98 and Me No O intel Windows NT 4 0 or 2000 No AT amp T Plug amp Share Wireless USB Adapter 54 Mbps 6602G Step 1 Click Start gt Printers and Faxes Step 2 Place the cursor on the printer you want to share then click the right mouse button Scroll down to select Sharing NOTE If your printer is not listed in this window double click Add a Printer then follow the instructions to set up your printer for use Step 3 Click the Share this printer button then enter a unique name for this printer To continue click the Additional Drivers button Step 4 Check boxes for all operating systems that will use this printer Click OK when finished 15 Configuring the Wireless Network Windows XP Windows XP Windows 2000 Win
35. less Network Windows 98 SE Windows Me Windows XP Windows 2000 Windows Me 98 SE TE Step 5 Click the Access Control tab at the top of this screen then click on the Share Level access control button Configuration Identification Access Control Control access to shared resources using supply a password for each shared resource Userlevel access control Enables you to specify users and groups who have access to each shared resource Step 6 Click the Configuration tab at the top of this screen then click the File and Print Sharing button Configuration ification Access Control The following network components are installed E File and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks AT amp T Plug amp Share T Wireless Adapter Dial Up Adapter rs 3Com TCAATDI Diagnostic TDI TCP IP gt 3Com Fast EtherLink XL 10 100Mb TX Etherme zi 4 F Remove Primary Network Logon Client for Microsoft Networks File and Print Sharing Description The Client for Microsoft Networks enables you to connect to other Microsoft Windows computers and servers and use the files and printers shared on them I want to be able to give others access to my files Step 7 Check the first option I want to be able to give others access to my files Check the second option if you want to share a printer connected to this computer IV want to be able to a
36. lity of the network link strength of the signal and the current transmit and receive rates AT amp T Plug amp Share Wireless USB Adapter 54 Mbps 6602G e Site Survey About About gt Link Info Wizard SiteSurvey Configuration USB Adapter AT amp T PLUG amp SHARE DATA NETWORKING PRODUCTS Security Link Info Status Associated BSSID 00 09 5B 3D 97 2C SSID at amp t Tx Rate l 54 Mbps Channel l 6 E RESCAN Link Quality Signal Strength Link Quality 100 Signal Strength 62 Data Rate Transmit Receive 0 Kbps Adapter Configuration gt Configuration Configuration Wizard Link Info gt Configuration Security SiteSurvey About The Configuration screen displays x the current settings of the wireless b USB Adapter AT amp T PLUG amp SHARE DATA NETWORKING PRODUCTS adapter SSID Enter the SSID used by your Configuration wireless router or access point All SSID uae wireless adapters on your network infrastructure n A must use the same SSID as your H desenes wireless router and or access point Channel z The SSID is case sensitive i e cat Auto Searching On x and Cat are not the same BSS Type The BSS type may be set to Infrastructure connected to the WLAN using an Access Point or Ad Hoc connected in a peer to peer environment E APPLY By CANCEL Channel The router uses radio signals to communicate with other devices on the network You
37. llow others to print to my printer s Cancel Click OK when finished a Help Shut Down Step 8 Asa GEDA When configuration is complete you must re start Windows Shut Down Windows x When Windows restarts you will be prompted to enter a user name and password Be sure to record these in a safe place You will be required to enter them for access to the network each time you restart Windows Ry What do you want the computer to do C Shut down C Restart in MS DOS mode Cancel Help AT amp T Plug amp Share Wireless USB Adapter 54 Mbps 6602G 25 Configuring the Wireless Network Windows 98 SE Windows Me Windows XP Windows 2000 Windows Me 98 SE My Computer cH rez Network Neighborhood Fie Edit View Go Favorites Help Ea 23 i Back Forward Up Cut Copy Address Es Network gt Links f Entire Computer1 Computer Computer 3 Network 4 object s AT amp T Plug amp Share Wireless USB Adapter 54 Mbps 6602G Step 9 To verify that configuration is complete double click the Network Neighborhood icon on your desktop In the next window displayed you should see the names of all network computers If any computers do not appear you will have to follow the steps in this section on each computer to configure them for network sharing Make sure each computer is assigned a different name and all
38. low steps 2 3 Step 3 Check the Share this folder on the Network box then enter a unique name for the drive or folder you want to share NOTE To protect your files with higher levels of security please refer to instructions provided with your Windows operating system Click OK when finished 16 Configuring the Wireless Network Windows XP Windows XP Windows 2000 Windows Me 98 SE To Share Network Files in Windows XP Step 1 Double click the My Network Places icon on your desktop Step 2 File Edit View Favorites Tools Help E 7 F Yi O Search Address my Network Places Double click View Workgroup Computers to see a list of all computers connected to your network Folders ay Network Tasks a Add a network place e view network connections Set up a home or small office network e view workgroup computers Step 3 Double click any icon to see a list of all shared folders on that computer rz Workgroup Fie Edit View Favorites Tools Help Q sak X z wi Fo Search Folders E Address workgroup Network Tasks za Computer 1 2 Add a network place View network connections Computer 2 f Set up a home or small office network gy View workgroup computers Computer 3 Other Places a Y computer 3 Step 4 File Edt View Favorites Tools Help Double click any folder for access to any fi
39. n this list and check it if it is unchecked If you do not see it in the list click the Install button and follow directions to install File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks Click OK when File and Printer Sharing is installed and checked Configuring the Wireless Network Windows XP Windows XP Windows 2000 Windows Me 98 SE Map Network Drive Disconnect Network Drive Create Shortcut Delete Rename Properties System Restore Automatic Updates Remote General Computer Name Hardware Advanced Windows uses the following information to identify your computer on the network Computer description For example Kitchen Computer or Mary s Computer Full computer name Workgroup To use the Network Identification Wizard to join a domain and create a local user account click Network Network ID ID To rename this computer or join a domain click Change Change System Properties E 2 xi Computer Name Changes 2 x Banas You can change the name and the membership of this computer Changes may affect access to network resources Computer name Computer 1 Full computer name hf xptest More Member of C Domain Workgroup AT amp T Plug amp Share Wireless USB Adapter 54 Mbps 6602G Step 7 Highlight the My Computer icon on your desktop then click the right mouse button Scroll down to click on Pro
40. not only data but also the destination IP address Passphrase A Passphrase is used within the WPA PSK mode to enable a client to initiate authentication with a router If the passphrase is identical to the passphrase on the router the router allows the client to access the network The passphrase can be between 8 and 63 characters Ping Ping Packet Internet Groper is a utility used to find out if a particular IP address is present online Port Ports are the physical and or logical communica tions pathways in and out of computers and net work devices routers and switches Most PCs have serial and parallel ports which are external sockets for connecting devices such as printers modems and mice All network adapters also use ports to connect to the LAN Finally applica tions that communicate over the Internet also have ports these are the endpoints of the appli cation and are given a specific port number PPPoE PPPoE Point to Point Protocol Over Ethernet is a protocol used to communicate between two computers using a serial interface such as dial up Internet connections over an Ethernet link Preamble The Preamble Type refers to the radio preamble or header which is transmitted at the beginning of a packet of data The preamble contains infor mation required for the access point and adapters to transmit information Since the Preamble is attached to each packet of data a Short Preamble improves data
41. other network nearby may be using the same channel and causing interference Change the Channel to a different setting on all devices connected to your network see page 8 Make sure the router power light is on If not check the AC power adapter connections at the router and at the wall outlet Make sure all devices connected to the network are assigned the same SSID and the same Channel see page 8 If you have enabled WEP encryption make sure all devices use the same encryption settings see page 9 If you have difficulty with file sharing or printing you must configure your Windows operating system properly for all devices connected to the network see page 10 Verify that your cable or DSL modem is properly connected and is receiving electrical power Turn off your modem leave it off for 15 seconds then turn it back on and check for Internet access Confirm that your ISP account information is entered correctly on the router you are using for your Internet connection Do you have Internet access at the computer connected to your router or access point If not you will not be able to connect until the router fault is corrected Consult the user manual for the router or access point If your router or access point is connected to the Internet try rebooting the computer in which the adapter is installed Check the communication between the adapter and the router If you are using an AT amp T Plug amp Share router
42. our network connection Your adapter should have found the network associated with the SSID you entered and automatically set the channel to agree with your wire less router and or access point If you see Pass in the top two fields on this screen you are ready to close this window and begin using your wire less network Test this by visiting the Internet see below You can view or change the adapter setting from the other screens Just click on the tabs in the blue menu bar at the top of this screen Test Internet Access To test Internet access launch your web browser and enter www plugandshare att com When you press Enter the AT amp T Plug amp Share screen should appear If it does not see the Troubleshooting section on page 30 Problems If this screen does not appear when you test Internet access or if you see the word Fail in either of the top two fields of the Wizard screen shown above please turn to the Troubleshooting section on page 30 gt Wizard Link Info Configuration Security SiteSurvey About FF USB Adapter AT amp T PLUG amp SHARE DATA NETWORKING PRODUCTS Wizard Wireless Network Connection Pass Internet Connection Pass Link Quality Signal Strength Link Quality 100 Signal Strength 62 Data Rate Transmit Receive 0 Kbps 10000 ae i 1000 l 0 Kbps a Search Products About Networking AT amp T Plug amp Share DATA NETWORKING P
43. perties Step 8 Click the Change button Step 9 Enter a unique name to identify your computer Each computer must have a different name Enter a workgroup name All computers must use the same workgroup It may be easiest to use the default name Workgroup 13 Configuring the Wireless Network Windows XP Windows XP Windows 2000 Windows Me 98 SE ia Shortcut to Photoshp Help and Support Search All Programs gt IZ Run Log Off Turn Off Computer Turn off computer or My Computer My Computer File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Q sack 7 T D JO Search Folders E Address 1 My Computer Files Stored on This Compu System Tasks amp View system information T Add or remove programs O Change a setting ool HF s Documents Hard Disk Drives Other Places My Network Places B My Documents Shows shortcuts to Web sites network computers and FTP rz Workgroup Fie Edit view Favorites Tools Help Q sak z 7 D JO Search 4 Folders E Address f Workgroup E Network Tasks x ws Computer 1 te Add a network place View network connections Computer 2 f Set up a home or small office network View workgroup a computers Ws Computer 3 AT amp T Plug amp Share Wireless USB Adapter 54 Mbps 6602G Step 10 When configuration is complete you must re start Windows W
44. rnet and TCP or IP based net works Telnet is used for connecting to remote devices and running programs Telnet is a high level application protocol that uses the TCP IP communications protocol UDP User Datagram Protocol is a protocol within TCP IP that is used to transport information when accurate delivery isn t necessary for example realtime video and audio where packets can be dumped since there is no time for retransmitting the data Virtual Servers Virtual servers are client servers such as web servers that share resources with other virtual servers i e it is not a dedicated server VoIP Voice Over Internet Protocol is a method used to deliver voice information over the Internet VoIP services allow telephone calls using your PC or LAN WEP WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy is the most com mon security protocol for wireless LANs provid ing the equivalent security available in hard wired networks 35 Glossary Wireless LAN WLAN Wireless LANs are local area networks that use wireless communications for transmitting data Transmissions are usually in the 2 4 GHz band WLAN devices do not need to be lined up for communications like infrared devices WLAN devices use routers which are connected to the wired LAN and provide connectivity to the LAN The radio frequency of WLAN devices is strong enough to be transmitted through non metal walls and objects and can cover an area up toa thousan
45. rom accessing your private data resources and for controlling what outside WAN resources your users Can access Firmware Firmware refers to memory chips that retain their content without electrical power for example BIOS ROM The router firmware stores all of the router administration settings Fragmentation Refers to the breaking up of data packets during transmission FTP FTP File Transfer Protocol is used to transfer files over a TCP IP network and is typically used for transferring large files or uploading the HTML pages for a web site to the web server 32 Glossary Gateway Gateways are computers that convert protocols enabling different networks applications and operating systems to exchange information Host Name The name given to a computer or client station that acts as a source for information on the network HTTP HTTP HyperText Transfer Protocol is the com munications protocol used to connect to servers on the World Wide Web HTTP establishes a connection with a web server and transmits HTML pages to client browser for example Windows IE HTTP addresses all begin with the prefix http for example http Awww somedomainname com ICMP ICMP Internet Control Message Protocol is a TCP IP protocol used to send error and control messages over the LAN for example it is used by the router to notify a message sender that the destination node is not available IP IP
46. s My OFFICE PG95 Program F Documents AT amp T Plug amp Share Wireless USB Adapter 54 Mbps 6602G Step 1 Double click the My Network Places icon on your desktop Step 2 Double click Computers Near Me to see a list of all computers connected to your workgroup Step 3 Double click any icon to see a list of all shared folders on that computer Step 4 Double click any folder for access to any file in that folder 23 Configuring the Wireless Network Windows 98 SE Windows Me XP Windows 2000 Windows Me 98 SE Windows Configure Windows 98 Me for Network Sharing Caution Before making any changes to your networking settings please review this section carefully Failure to follow these instructions precisely may result in the inability to log into your network or computer If your computer is part of a work environment please contact your IT professional before proceeding fon Programs Favorites A Documents J Control Panel 3 Printers Eind y A Taskbar amp Start Menu Help GJ Folder Options A Active Desktop Run MB windows Update Log Off Shut Down SR AeL File Edit View Go Help Favorites fa amp Ea f Up lt Address 32 Control Panel Network Mail Microsoft Mail Modems Mouse Multimedia Daatattine Configuration Identification Access Control
47. share the same Workgroup name you entered at Step 4 26 Configuring the Wireless Network Windows 98 SE Windows Me Windows XP Windows 2000 Windows Me 98 SE Configure Windows 98 Me for Printer Sharing fon Programs gt Favorites ig A Documents Step 1 Click Start gt Settings gt Printers ontrol Panel End X A Taskbar amp Start Menu Help By Folder Options A Active Desktop Windows Update Log Off Shut Down Pimes Step 2 Eie Edt View Go Favorites Help Place the cursor on the printer you want to share e B y then click the right mouse button and scroll down Ci Back Forward U Cut P to select Sharing Address Printers E Add Printer NOTE If your printer is not listed in this window double click Add Printer then follow the instructions to set up your printer for use Open Pause Printing v Set as Default Purge Print Documents System Information Lasewet 5P Properties 2X Step 3 Graphics Fonts Click the Shared As button then enter a unique General Details name for this printer Not Shared Shared As To help you identify this printer you can enter a Share Name LASERJET description in the Comment box Comment Password To restrict access to this printer you can enter a password please refer to instructions provided with your Windows operating
48. tification Metric A number that indicates how long a packet takes to get to its destination MTU MTU Maximum Transmission Transfer Unit is the largest packet size that can be sent over a network Messages larger than the MTU are divided into smaller packets NAT NAT Network Address Translation also known as IP masquerading enables a LAN to present itself to the Internet with one address NAT con verts the address of each LAN node into one IP address for the Internet and vice versa NAT also provides a certain amount of security by acting as a firewall by keeping individual IP addresses hidden from the WAN Network Administrator The network administrator is the person who man ages the LAN The administrator s tasks include ensuring network security keeping software hard ware and firmware up to date and keeping track of network activity NTP NTP Network Time Protocol is used to synchro nize the realtime clock in a computer Internet pri mary and secondary servers synchronize to Coordinated Universal Time UTC Open System Open authentication allows all clients to connect to the network After accessing the network the client may encrypt data to prevent it from being easily seen by other users in the immediate area 33 Glossary Packet A packet is a portion of data that is transmitted in network communications Packets are also sometimes called frames and datagrams Packets contain
49. tomatically detect the IP settings see steps 1 6 below If your network uses static IP addresses you should not follow the procedure below You will have to enter the IP address assigned to you by your service provider If you use this computer on another network perhaps at your workplace you should consult a technician familiar with the network before attempting this change Record all settings before changing them in case you need to restore them later To set your computer to automatically detect IP settings 1 Start Internet Explorer Whether you can connect to the Internet or not the browser screen will appear Select Tools Select Internet Options from the dropdown menu Select Connections Select LAN Settings Select Automatically detect settings oOo a A OON Turn off your computer 2 Unplug the wireless USB adapter Insert the CD ROM that came with the adapter After a moment you should see the Auto Run screen appear 4 Click the Uninstall button and follow the steps to uninstall all software and drivers 5 When the the procedure is completed remove the CD ROM Re insert the CD ROM turn to page 4 of this manual and follow the steps to reinstall the software drivers and adapter Locked File Detected t xj An option you selected requires that fles be installed to or uninstalled from 54Mbps vVireless USB Adapteri was found while performing the needed our website at file operations
50. u have special needs for security it may be easiest to check Allow for all permissions and all user names listed NOTE To set more restrictive printer permissions please refer to instructions provided with your Windows operating system Click OK when finished 21 Configuring the Wireless Network Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows 2000 vs Me Step 1 Double click the My Computer icon on your desktop Step 2 Ele Edt wiew Favorites Tools Help Place the cursor on the disk drive you want to gi Back r gt v E Qsearch GyFolders Bristory si share usually Local Drive C then click the right Address iE My Computer mouse button and scroll down to select Sharing MEGS Removable Control Panel NOTE This will allow others access to all files on this Open computer To restrict access to certain folders double Sia click on the disk highlight a folder you want to share Search then follow steps 2 4 314 Floppy ES Ar System Information Step 3 Click the Share this folder button then enter a unique name for the drive or folder you want to share Local Disk C Properties 2 xi General Tools Hardware Other Sharing You can share this folder among other users on your bad network To enable sharing for this folder clic folder Do not share this folder ee To continue click the Permissions button
51. work which eliminates the need to manually assign permanent IP addresses DHCP Client The DHCP client list shows all of the computers attached to your local network The list shows the host name of the computer DMZ DMZ Demilitarized Zone is a part of an network that is located between a secure LAN and an insecure WAN DMZs provide a way for some clients to have unrestricted access to the Internet AT amp T Plug amp Share Wireless USB Adapter 54 Mbps 6602G DNS DNS stands for Domain Name System DNS converts domain names to the IP addresses that all machines on the Internet have It translates from name to address and from address to name Domain Name The domain name is the readable version of an Internet site address A typical domain name has the form www somedomainname com or www somedomainname org etc DTIM DTIM Delivery Traffic Indication Message pro vides client stations with information on the next opportunity to monitor for broadcast or multicast messages Filter Filters only allow specified data to be transmitted or received For example the router can filter specific IP addresses so that users cannot con nect to those addresses Firewall Firewalls are methods used to keep networks secure from intruders and unauthorized access Firewalls use filters to prevent unwanted data from being transmitted to and or from a local net work Firewalls are typically used to prevent out siders f
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