Linksys WUSB54G Manual De Usuario
network should be set up
in infrastructure mode.
The basis of infrastructure
mode centers around an
access point, which serves
as the main point of communications in a wireless network. Access points
transmit data to PCs equipped with wireless network cards, which can roam
within a certain radial range of the access point. Multiple access points can be
arranged to work in succession to extend the roaming range, and can be set up
to communicate with your Ethernet (wired) hardware as well.
in infrastructure mode.
The basis of infrastructure
mode centers around an
access point, which serves
as the main point of communications in a wireless network. Access points
transmit data to PCs equipped with wireless network cards, which can roam
within a certain radial range of the access point. Multiple access points can be
arranged to work in succession to extend the roaming range, and can be set up
to communicate with your Ethernet (wired) hardware as well.
Network Topology
Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode
Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode
Chapter 4: Software Installation
and Configuration for Windows
and Configuration for Windows
98SE, Me, and 2000
The Wireless Wireless-G USB Network Adapter Setup Wizard will guide you
through the installation procedure for Windows 98SE, Me, and 2000. The Setup
Wizard will install the WLAN Monitor and driver, as well as configure the
Adapter.
Insert the Setup Wizard CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The Setup
Wizard should run automatically, and the Welcome screen should appear. If it
does not, click the Start button and choose Run. In the field that appears, enter
D:\setup.exe (if “D” is the letter of your CD-ROM drive).
Note for Windows 98SE, Me, and 2000 users: You must run the
Setup Wizard to install the software before installing the hardware.
Note for Windows XP users: Do NOT run the Wireless-G USB
Network Adapter Setup Wizard. Proceed directly to “Chapter 5:
Hardware Installation.”
through the installation procedure for Windows 98SE, Me, and 2000. The Setup
Wizard will install the WLAN Monitor and driver, as well as configure the
Adapter.
Insert the Setup Wizard CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The Setup
Wizard should run automatically, and the Welcome screen should appear. If it
does not, click the Start button and choose Run. In the field that appears, enter
D:\setup.exe (if “D” is the letter of your CD-ROM drive).
Note for Windows 98SE, Me, and 2000 users: You must run the
Setup Wizard to install the software before installing the hardware.
Note for Windows XP users: Do NOT run the Wireless-G USB
Network Adapter Setup Wizard. Proceed directly to “Chapter 5:
Hardware Installation.”
Overview
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the
Wireless USB Network Adapter
Wireless USB Network Adapter
Port
USB The Adapter’s USB port is located on the side of the Adapter.
You will attach the included USB cable to this port. The other
end of the cable will connect to your PC’s USB port.
LED Indicators
Power Green. The Power LED lights up when the Adapter is powered
on.
Link Green. The Link LED lights up when the Adapter has an
active connection.
USB The Adapter’s USB port is located on the side of the Adapter.
You will attach the included USB cable to this port. The other
end of the cable will connect to your PC’s USB port.
LED Indicators
Power Green. The Power LED lights up when the Adapter is powered
on.
Link Green. The Link LED lights up when the Adapter has an
active connection.
The Wireless USB Network Adapter’s Port and LEDs
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3. The Setup Wizard will ask you to choose a network mode. Click the
Infrastructure Mode radio button if you want your wireless computers to
network with computers on your wired network using a wireless access
point. Click the Ad-Hoc Mode radio button if you want multiple wireless
computers to network directly with each other.
In the SSID field, enter the SSID of your wireless network. The SSID must
be identical for all devices in the network. The default setting is linksys (all
lowercase). Click the Next button.
On the Welcome screen, you have the following choices:
• Install - Click the Install button to begin the software installation process.
• User Guide - Click the User Guide button to open the PDF file of this User
Guide.
• Exit - Click the Exit button to exit the Setup Wizard.
1. To install the Adapter, click the Install button on the Welcome screen.
2. After reading the License Agreement, click the Next button if you agree, or
click the Cancel button to end the installation.
Infrastructure Mode radio button if you want your wireless computers to
network with computers on your wired network using a wireless access
point. Click the Ad-Hoc Mode radio button if you want multiple wireless
computers to network directly with each other.
In the SSID field, enter the SSID of your wireless network. The SSID must
be identical for all devices in the network. The default setting is linksys (all
lowercase). Click the Next button.
On the Welcome screen, you have the following choices:
• Install - Click the Install button to begin the software installation process.
• User Guide - Click the User Guide button to open the PDF file of this User
Guide.
• Exit - Click the Exit button to exit the Setup Wizard.
1. To install the Adapter, click the Install button on the Welcome screen.
2. After reading the License Agreement, click the Next button if you agree, or
click the Cancel button to end the installation.
6. After the software has been successfully installed. Click the Exit button.
Proceed to “Chapter 5: Hardware Installation.”
Proceed to “Chapter 5: Hardware Installation.”