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USER GUIDE
RangePlus Wireless
USB Network Adapter
Model: WUSB100
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About This Guide About This Guide Icon Descriptions While reading through the User Guide you may see various icons that call attention to specific items. Below is a description of these icons: NOTE: This check mark indicates that there is a note of interest and is something that you should pay special attention to while using the product. WARNING: This exclamation point indicates that there is a caution or warning and it is something that could damage your property or product. WEB: T
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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Product Overview 1 LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist 2 General Network Security Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Additional Security Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Chapter 3: Configuration 3 How to Access the Wireless Manager . . . . . . . . . .
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Table of Contents RangePlus Wireless USB Network Adapter iii
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Product Overview Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Overview Thank you for choosing the RangePlus Wireless USB Network Adapter. The Adapter connects to your PC via a USB port, leaving your PC’s slots available for other purposes. The Adapter also lets you connect with any of the growing number of wireless hotspots in public places such as coffee shops, airports, hotels and convention centers. With this Adapter, your wireless networking experience can be faster and easier than ever. LEDs Link
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Wireless Security Checklist Chapter 2 Chapter 2: 4. Enable encryption Wireless Security Checklist Encryption protects data transmitted over a wireless network. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) and Wired Wireless networks are convenient and easy to install, so Equivalency Privacy (WEP) offer different levels of security homes with high-speed Internet access are adopting them for wireless communication. at a rapid pace. Because wireless networking operates by sending information over rad
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Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 Chapter 3: Configuration The Linksys Wireless Manager is used to configure the Adapter. The Wireless Manager lets you search for available wireless networks, establish or terminate a connection with a wireless network, and save a wireless network’s settings. How to Access the Wireless Manager After you have installed the Adapter, the Linksys Wireless Manager icon appears in the system tray of your computer. If the Adapter is connected to a wireless networ
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Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 To connect to a wireless network, proceed to How to 5. The Checking Connection screen appears while the Connect to a Wireless Network, page 4. To disconnect Wireless Manager establishes the wireless connection. from a wireless network, select the network from the list, When it is finished, click Next to continue. and then click Disconnect. To refresh the list of available wireless networks, click Search Again. How to Connect to a Wireless Network Follow these
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Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 How to Connect to a Hidden Wireless Network NOTE: If your wireless network is NOT hidden, select My Network is not hidden, and then click Next. Follow the instructions on the next NOTE: By default, a wireless network’s router screen—verify that your network router is turned broadcasts the network SSID (name). A “hidden” on and is within range of the Adapter, and then wireless network is a network whose router has click Retry to search for wireless network
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Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 5. The Checking Connection screen appears. How to Connect Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup On the Connect to a Wireless Network screen, the Wi-Fi Protected Setup icon ( ) indicates a network that supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Follow these instructions to connect to a wireless network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup. NOTE: Before you begin, make sure the router and the computer with the Adapter are in the same room. 1. Select your network in the Connect to a Wirele
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Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 5. The Adapter connects to the network. Enter the Adapter’s PIN Number Connecting to the Network via Wi-Fi Protected Setup Enter the PIN Number 1. Access the web-based utility of the router. (Refer to the NOTE: If the connection cannot be set up, router’s documentation for instructions.) the message Registration failed appears. If this happens, click Connect to try again 2. On the router’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen, enter using the Wi-Fi Protected Setup bu
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Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 How to Connect to a Saved Network Saved Networks To connect to a saved network, follow these instructions. When you connect to a wireless network, you can save its settings so that it will be easier to reconnect to the 1. In the Connect to a Wireless Network screen, select network at a later time. This is most helpful with hidden Saved networks in the View drop-down menu. networks; if you do not save a hidden network’s settings, 2. The screen displays a list
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Troubleshooting Appendix A Appendix A: Troubleshooting Your computer does not recognize the Adapter. Make sure that the Adapter is properly inserted into the USB slot. The Adapter does not work properly. Remove the Adapter, and then reinsert it into the computer’s USB slot. Your computer cannot communicate with the other computers linked via Ethernet in the Infrastructure configuration. 1. Make sure that the computers are powered on. 2. Make sure that the Adapter is configured with the s
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Specifications Appendix B Appendix B: Specifications Model WUSB100 Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g LEDs Power/Link/Act No. of Antennas 1 Internal Antenna Connector Type USB Transmit Power 802.11b: 18 dBm 802.11g: 18 dBm 802.11n: 18 dBm Antenna Gain in dBi 2 dBi Security Features WEP, Wi-Fi Protected Access™ 2 (WPA2) Security Key Bits Up to 128-Bit Encryption Environmental Dimensions 2.8” x 0.35” x 0.83” (73 x 9 x 21 mm) Weight 0.6 oz (17 g) Certifications FCC, UL, CB, CE Operating Tem
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Warranty Information Appendix C service offerings. This limited warranty shall not apply to Appendix C: such third party software or service offerings. This limited warranty does not guarantee any continued availability Warranty Information of a third party’s service for which this product’s use or operation may require. Limited Warranty TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW, ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, Linksys warrants this Linksys hardware product against
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Warranty Information Appendix C rejected. Do not include any other items with the product you are returning to Linksys. Defective product covered by this limited warranty will be repaired or replaced and returned to you without charge. Customers outside of the United States of America and Canada are responsible for all shipping and handling charges, custom duties, VAT and other associated taxes and charges. Repairs or replacements not covered under this limited warranty will be subject t
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Regulatory Information Appendix D The availability of some specific channels and/or Appendix D: operational frequency bands are country dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match Regulatory Information the intended destination. The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user. FCC Statement Safety Notices This equipment has been tested and found to comply • Caution: To reduce the risk of fire, use only No.26 AWG with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursu
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Regulatory Information Appendix D Industry Canada Statement Wireless Disclaimer This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian The maximum performance for wireless is derived from ICES-003. IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual performance can vary, including lower wireless network capacity, Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la data throughput rate, range and coverage. Performance norme NMB-003 du Canada. depends on many factors, conditions and variables, Th
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Regulatory Information Appendix D Čeština (Czech) - Informace o ochraně životního User Information for Consumer Products prostředí pro zákazníky v zemích Evropské unie Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Evropská směrnice 2002/96/ES zakazuje, aby zařízení označené tímto symbolem na produktu anebo na obalu bylo likvidováno Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment s netříděným komunálním odpadem. Tento symbol udává, že daný produkt musí být likvidován odděleně od běžného (WEEE) komunální
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Regulatory Information Appendix D Eesti (Estonian) - Keskkonnaalane informatsioon Français (French) - Informations environnementales Euroopa Liidus asuvatele klientidele pour les clients de l’Union européenne Euroopa Liidu direktiivi 2002/96/EÜ nõuete kohaselt on La directive européenne 2002/96/CE exige que l’équipement seadmeid, millel on tootel või pakendil käesolev sümbol , sur lequel est apposé ce symbole sur le produit et/ou son keelatud kõrvaldada koos sorteerimata olmejäätmetega. See
