Linksys WUSB300N manual

Model No . USB Network Adapter Wir eless- N WUSB300N User Guide WIRELESS GH z 2.4[...]

Wireless-N USB Network Ad apter Copyright and T r ademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice . L inksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc . and/or its affiliates in the U.S . and certain other countries. Co pyright © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc . All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are trade[...]

Wireless-N USB Network Ad apter Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What’s in this User Guide? 1 Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network 3 Network Topology 3 Roaming 3 Network Layout 4 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N USB Network Adapter 5 The LED Indicators 5 USB Extension Base 6 Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting [...]

Wireless-N USB Network Ad apter Appendix F: Specifications 49 Appendix G: Warranty Information 51 Appendix H: Regulatory Information 52 Appendix I: Contact Infor mation 59[...]

Wireless-N USB Network Adap ter List of Figures Figure 3-1: Front Panel 5 Figure 3-2: USB Extension Base 6 Figure 4-1: Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen 7 Figure 4-2: Setup Wizard’s License Agreement 7 Figure 4-3: Connecting the Adapter 8 Figure 4-4: Available Wireless Networks 8 Figure 4-5: WEP Key Needed for Connection 9 Figure 4-6: PSK Needed fo[...]

Wireless-N USB Network Adap ter Figure 5-6: WEP Key Needed for Connection 21 Figure 5-7: PSK Needed for Connection 21 Figure 5-8: PSK2 Needed for Connection 21 Figure 5-9: Profiles 22 Figure 5-10: Creating a Profile 23 Figure 5-11: WEP Key Needed for Connection 23 Figure 5-12: PSK Needed for Connection 24 Figure 5-13: PSK2 Needed for Connection 24 [...]

1 Chapter 1: Introductio n Welcome Wireless-N USB Network Ad apter Chapter 1: Introduction We l c o m e 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-spee d wireless network access,[...]

2 Chapter 1: Introductio n What’s in this User Guide? Wireless-N USB Network Ad apter • 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 Netw[...]

3 Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network Network Topology Wireless-N USB Network Ad apter Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network Network T opology 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 w[...]

4 Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network Network Layout Wireless-N USB Network Ad apter Network Layout Linksys wireless access points and wireless routers have been designed for use with 802.11a, 802.11b , and 802.11g products. With 802.11g products communicating with the 802.11b standard and some products incorporating both “a” and “g”,[...]

5 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N USB Networ k Adapter The LED Indicators Wireless-N USB Network Ad apter Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N USB Network Adapter The LED Indicators The USB Network Adapter's LEDs display informa tion about network activity . Power Green . The Power LED lights up when the Adapter is powered on. L[...]

6 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N USB Networ k Adapter USB Extension Base Wireless-N USB Network Ad apter 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 Ex tension Base[...]

7 Chapter 4: Setting up and Conn ecting the Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Starting the Setup Wireless-N USB Network Ad apter Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Starting the S etup The Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Setup Wizard w ill guide you through the installation proce dure . The Setu p Wizard will install[...]

8 Chapter 4: Setting up and Conn ecting the Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Connecting the Adapter Wireless-N USB Network Ad apter 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 conn[...]

9 Chapter 4: Setting up and Conn ecting the Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Setting up the Adapter Wireless-N USB Network Ad apter 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 sec[...]

10 Chapter 4: Setting up and Conn ecting the Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Setting up the Adapter Wireless-N USB Network Ad apter • PSK2 (Pre-shared key 2) If your network has the wireless security PSK2 enabled, this screen will appear . Y ou must enter the same security settings used on your network. Pre-shared Key - Enter a Pre-shared Key of 8[...]

11 Chapter 4: Setting up and Conn ecting the Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Setting up the Adapter Wireless-N USB Network Ad apter Advanced Setup If your network is not listed with the available networks, you can use Manual Setup. 1. Click Advanced Setup on the Av ailable Wireless Network screen to set up the adapter manually . 2. The Network Setti[...]

12 Chapter 4: Setting up and Conn ecting the Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Setting up the Adapter Wireless-N USB Network Ad apter 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 [...]

13 Chapter 4: Setting up and Conn ecting the Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Setting up the Adapter Wireless-N USB Network Ad apter 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 TX Key drop-down box. Authen[...]

14 Chapter 4: Setting up and Conn ecting the Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Setting up the Adapter Wireless-N USB Network Ad apter PSK+RADIUS PSK+RADIUS features PSK security used in coordination with a RADIUS server . (T his should only be used when a RADIUS serve r is connected to the Router .) PSK+RADIUS offers two au thentication methods, EAP-T[...]

15 Chapter 4: Setting up and Conn ecting the Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Setting up the Adapter Wireless-N USB Network Ad apter PSK2+RADIUS PSK2+RADIUS features PSK2 security used in coordinat ion with a RADIUS ser ver . (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router .) P SK2+RADIUS offers two authentication methods, E[...]

16 Chapter 4: Setting up and Conn ecting the Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Setting up the Adapter Wireless-N USB Network Ad apter 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 authent ication types: EAP-TLS and PEAP . Y ou must enter the same security [...]

17 Chapter 4: Setting up and Conn ecting the Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Setting up the Adapter Wireless-N USB Network Ad apter 4. The Confirm New Settings screen will appear next and show the new settings. T o save the new settings, click the Sav e button. T o edit the new settings, click the Back button. T o exit the Advanced Setup through the[...]

18 Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monito r Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor Wireless-N USB Network Ad apter 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 Wi[...]

19 Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monito r Link Information Wireless-N USB Network Ad apter 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[...]

20 Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monito r Link Information Wireless-N USB Network Ad apter Wireless Network Statistics The Wireless Networks Statistics screen provides statistics on your current network settings. T ransmit Rate - This is the data transfer rate of the current conn ection. (In Auto mode , the Adapter dynamically shifts to the[...]

21 Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monito r Connect Wireless-N USB Network Ad apter 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. Y ou may click Wireless Network Name [...]

22 Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monito r Profiles Wireless-N USB Network Ad apter • 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. Y ou must enter the same security settings used on your network. T o connect to [...]

23 Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monito r Create a New Profile Wireless-N USB Network Ad apter Create a New Profile The next screen to appear will be the Av ailable Wireless Networks screen. This screen provides two options for setting up the Adapter . • Av ailable Wireless Networks. (For most users.) Use this option if you already have a[...]

24 Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monito r Create a New Profile Wireless-N USB Network Ad apter 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 o[...]

25 Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monito r Create a New Profile Wireless-N USB Network Ad apter Advanced Setup If your network is not listed with the available networks, you can use Advanced Setup. 1. Click Advanced Setup on the Av ailable Wireless Networks screen to set up the adapter manually . 2. The Network Settings screen from the Wirel[...]

26 Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monito r Create a New Profile Wireless-N USB Network Ad apter 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[...]

27 Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monito r Create a New Profile Wireless-N USB Network Ad apter 5. If your wireless network doesn’t have wir eless security , select Disable d 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: WE P , PSK, PSK2,[...]

28 Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monito r Create a New Profile Wireless-N USB Network Ad apter PSK PSK offers two encryption meth ods, TKIP and AES, with dy namic encr yption keys. Select TKIP or AES for encryptio n. Then enter a Pre-shared Key that is 8-63 characters in length. Y ou m ust enter the same security settings used on your netwo[...]

29 Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monito r Create a New Profile Wireless-N USB Network Ad apter PSK+RADIUS PSK+RADIUS features PSK security used in coordination with a RADIUS server . (T his should only be used when a RADIUS serve r is connected to the Router .) PSK+RADIUS offers two au thentication methods, EAP-TLS and PEAP , as well as two[...]

30 Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monito r Create a New Profile Wireless-N USB Network Ad apter PSK2+RADIUS PSK2+RADIUS features PSK2 security used in coordination with a RADIUS server . (This should only be u sed when a RADIUS ser ver is connected to the Router .) PSK2+RADIUS offers tw o authentication methods, EAP- TLS and PEAP . Y o u mus[...]

31 Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monito r Create a New Profile Wireless-N USB Network Ad apter 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 authent ication types: EAP-TLS and PEAP . Y ou must enter the same security settings used on your networ[...]

32 Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monito r Create a New Profile Wireless-N USB Network Ad apter 6. The Confirm New Settings screen will appear next and show the new settings. T o save the new settings, click the Save button. T o edit the new settings, click the Back button. T o exit the Advanced Setup through the Wireless Network Monitor , c[...]

33 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-N USB Network Ad apter Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix consists of two parts: “Common Problems and Solutions” and “F requently Asked Questions. ” This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur d uring the installation and operation of the Wireless[...]

34 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-N USB Network Ad apter What is the IEEE 802.11 g standard? It is one of the IEEE standards for wireless network s. The 802.11g standard allows wireless networking hardware from different manufacturers to communicate , provided that the hardware complies with the 802.11g standard. T[...]

35 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-N USB Network Ad apter 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 qua[...]

36 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-N USB Network Ad apter What is WP A? WP A is Wi-Fi Protected Access, a wireless security protocol that can be used in conjunction w ith a RADIUS server . What is WP A2? WP A2 is Wi-Fi Protected Access2, a wireless security protocol that can be used in conjunction with a RADIUS serv[...]

37 Appendix B: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuratio n Wireless-N USB Network Ad apter Appendix B: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Windows XP Wireless Zero Configur ation If your computer is running Windows XP , then this c hoice will be available . If you want to use Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration to control the Adapter , inst ead o[...]

38 Appendix B: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuratio n Wireless-N USB Network Ad apter 2. The screen that appears will show any available wirele ss netw ork. Select the network you want. Click the Connect button. If your network does not have wireless security enabled, go to step 3. If your network does have wireless security enabled, go to step 4.[...]

39 Appendix B: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuratio n Wireless-N USB Network Ad apter 4. If your network uses wireless security WEP , enter the WEP Key used into the Network Key and Confir m network key fields. If your network uses wireless security WP A Personal, enter the P assphrase used into the Network Key and Confirm network key fields. Clic[...]

40 Appendix C: Wireless Security Security Precautions Wireless-N USB Network Ad apter Appendix C: Wireless Securit y Linksys wants to make wir eless 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.[...]

41 Appendix C: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Netwo rks Wireless-N USB Network Ad apter 1. Disable Broadcast 2. Make it unique 3. Change it often Most wireless networking devices will give you the optio n of broadcasting the SSID . While this option may be more convenient, it allows anyone to log into your wireless network. This[...]

42 Appendix C: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Netwo rks Wireless-N USB Network Ad apter WP A Personal. If you do not have a RADIUS server , Select the type o f algorithm, TKIP or AES, and enter a password in the Passphrase field of 8-63 char acters. WP A2 Personal. If you do not have a RADIUS server , enter a password in the Pas[...]

43 Appendi x D: Wind ows Hel p Wireless-N USB Network Ad apter 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[...]

44 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-N USB Network Ad apter Appendix E: Glossar y This glossary contains som e basic networking terms you may come across when using this product. Fo r more advanced terms, see the complete Linksys glossary at http://www .linksys.com/glossary . Access Point - A device tha t allows wireless-equipped computers and other de[...]

45 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-N USB Network Ad apter DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) - Removes the Router's firewall pr otection from one PC, allowing it to be "seen" from the Internet. DNS (Domain Name Ser ver) - The IP address of your ISP's ser ver , which translates the names of websites into IP addresses. Domain - A specific nam[...]

46 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-N USB Network Ad apter 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 lay[...]

47 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-N USB Network Ad apter RJ-45 (Registered Jack-45) - An Ethernet conne ctor 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 - An y c[...]

48 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-N USB Network Ad apter TKIP (T emporal Key Integrity Protocol) - a wireless encr yption pro tocol that provides dynamic encr yption keys for each packet transmitted. T opology - The physical layout of a network. TX Rate - T ransmission Rate. Upgrade - T o replace existing software or firmware with a newer version. U[...]

49 Appendix F: Specifications Wireless-N USB Network Ad apter Appendix F: Specifications Standards IEEE 802.11b , IEEE 802.11g, dr aft IEEE 802.11n, USB 1.1, USB 2.0 Port USB LEDs Power , Link/Act Protocols 802.11b: CCK, QPSK, BPSK 802.11g: OFDM Wireless-N: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM RF Pwr (EIRP) 802.11b: 14±1dBm (T ypical) 802.11g: 14±1dBm (T y[...]

50 Appendix F: Specifications Wireless-N USB Network Ad apter Storage T emp. -20ºC to 80ºC (-4ºF to 176ºF) Operating Humidity 10% to 85% Non-Condensing Storage Humidity 5% to 90% Non-Condensing[...]

51 Appendix G: Warranty Information Wireless-N USB Network Adap ter Appendix G: Warrant y Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to Y ou that, fo r a period of three years (the “Warranty Period”), your Linksys Product will be substantially free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use . Y our exclusive remedy and Linksys&[...]

52 Appendix H: Regulatory Inform ation Wireless-N USB Network Adap ter Appendix H: Regulator y 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 interfe rence in a r[...]

53 Appendix H: Regulatory Inf ormation Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Safety Notices Caution: T o reduce the risk of fire, use only No .26 A WG or larger telecommunication line cord. Do not use this product near water , for example , in a w et basement or near a swimming pool. Avoid using this product during an electrical storm. There ma y be a remote[...]

54 Appendix H: Regulatory Inform ation Wireless-N USB Network Adap ter User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) This document contains importa nt information for u sers with regards to the proper disposal and recycling of Linksys products. Consumers are required to c[...]

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58 Appendix H: Regulatory Inf ormation Wireless-N Notebook Adapter For more information, visit www .link sys.com.[...]

59 Appendix I: Contact Informa tion Wireless-N USB Network Adap ter Appendix I: 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 t[...]