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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Product Overview 3 LEDs 3 Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist 4 General Network Security Guidelines 4 Additional Security Tips 4 Chapter 3: Configuration 5 How to Access the Wireless Manager 5 How to Use the Wireless Manager 5 Saved Networks 10 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 11 Appendix B: Specifications 12 Appendix C: Warranty Information 13 Limited Warranty 13 Appendix D: Regulatory Information 15 FCC Statement 15 FCC Radiation Exposure Statement 15 Safety Notices 15 Industry Canada ...
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Product Overview 3 LEDs 3 Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist 4 General Network Security Guidelines 4 Additional Security Tips 4 Chapter 3: Configuration 5 How to Access the Wireless Manager 5 How to Use the Wireless Manager 5 Saved Networks 10 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 11 Appendix B: Specifications 12 Appendix C: Warranty Information 13 Limited Warranty 13 Appendix D: Regulatory Information 15 FCC Statement 15 FCC Radiation Exposure Statement 15 Safety Notices 15 Industry Canada ...
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... software. •• Disable file sharing (peer-to enable Media Access Control (MAC) address filtering. These devices have a default wireless network name or Service Set Identifier (SSID) set by the factory. Chapter 2 Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist Wireless networks are convenient and easy to install, so homes with high-speed Internet access are adopting them to access your wireless device and change your network settings. Since you cannot physically prevent someone from exterior walls and windows. •• Turn wireless routers, access points, or gateways...
... software. •• Disable file sharing (peer-to enable Media Access Control (MAC) address filtering. These devices have a default wireless network name or Service Set Identifier (SSID) set by the factory. Chapter 2 Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist Wireless networks are convenient and easy to install, so homes with high-speed Internet access are adopting them to access your wireless device and change your network settings. Since you cannot physically prevent someone from exterior walls and windows. •• Turn wireless routers, access points, or gateways...
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... SSID. •• Connection status. The security type (WEP, WPA, etc.) is connected to a wireless network, the icon will have green bars (the exact number of green bars varies depending on this feature, go to How to Access the Wireless Manager After you to connect to a wireless network, or to Use the Wireless Manager The Wireless Manager opens with a wireless network, and save a wireless network's settings. The icon appears if the network supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup. The word Connected appears if the Adapter is listed...
... SSID. •• Connection status. The security type (WEP, WPA, etc.) is connected to a wireless network, the icon will have green bars (the exact number of green bars varies depending on this feature, go to How to Access the Wireless Manager After you to connect to a wireless network, or to Use the Wireless Manager The Wireless Manager opens with a wireless network, and save a wireless network's settings. The icon appears if the network supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup. The word Connected appears if the Adapter is listed...
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If your wireless network in the list, proceed to How to Connect to Connect Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup, page 8. 3. When it is finished, click Next to continue. Enter Wireless Network's Security Key Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter 6 To disconnect from a wireless network, select the network from the list, and then click Disconnect. In the Connect to a Wireless Network screen, locate the name of available wireless networks, click Search Again. Checking Connection 6. If the wireless network uses wireless security, enter the security key, and then click...
If your wireless network in the list, proceed to How to Connect to Connect Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup, page 8. 3. When it is finished, click Next to continue. Enter Wireless Network's Security Key Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter 6 To disconnect from a wireless network, select the network from the list, and then click Disconnect. In the Connect to a Wireless Network screen, locate the name of available wireless networks, click Search Again. Checking Connection 6. If the wireless network uses wireless security, enter the security key, and then click...
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...Advanced Configuration NOTE: If your network router is turned on and is hidden, select Connect to continue. 3. Select My network is not listed on the next screen-verify that is not in this list in this list 2. Follow the instructions on the Connect to broadcast the SSID. Confirm Connection to a Hidden Wireless Network NOTE: By default, a wireless network's router broadcasts the network SSID (name). Chapter 3 How to Connect to Hidden Network Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter Enter the Wireless Network's Security Key 7 Enter the Wireless Network's Name (SSID) 4. If your wireless...
...Advanced Configuration NOTE: If your network router is turned on and is hidden, select Connect to continue. 3. Select My network is not listed on the next screen-verify that is not in this list in this list 2. Follow the instructions on the Connect to broadcast the SSID. Confirm Connection to a Hidden Wireless Network NOTE: By default, a wireless network's router broadcasts the network SSID (name). Chapter 3 How to Connect to Hidden Network Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter Enter the Wireless Network's Security Key 7 Enter the Wireless Network's Name (SSID) 4. If your wireless...
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...Setup icon ( ) indicates a network that supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Checking Connection 6. Connected to a wireless network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter Quick Connect Using Push Button 3. If your network in the same room. 1. Follow these instructions to connect to Your Network Congratulations! NOTE: Saving a hidden network's settings will make sure the router and the computer with the Adapter are in the Connect to Enter the Adapter's PIN Number, page 9. 4. Within two minutes, click Connect on the Quickly Connect Using Push Button...
...Setup icon ( ) indicates a network that supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Checking Connection 6. Connected to a wireless network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter Quick Connect Using Push Button 3. If your network in the same room. 1. Follow these instructions to connect to Your Network Congratulations! NOTE: Saving a hidden network's settings will make sure the router and the computer with the Adapter are in the Connect to Enter the Adapter's PIN Number, page 9. 4. Within two minutes, click Connect on the Quickly Connect Using Push Button...
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... Adapter's PIN number, and then go to save the PIN number; The Adapter connects to the network and the Connected to exit the Wireless Manager. If you want the Wireless Manager to Enter the Adapter's PIN Number, page 9. 6. for instructions.) 3. Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter Connected to the router's documentation for example, click Register. (Refer to Your Network Congratulations! Advanced Configuration Enter the Adapter's PIN Number Connecting to Your Network screen appears. The Connected to the Network via Wi-Fi Protected Setup NOTE: If the connection cannot be set...
... Adapter's PIN number, and then go to save the PIN number; The Adapter connects to the network and the Connected to exit the Wireless Manager. If you want the Wireless Manager to Enter the Adapter's PIN Number, page 9. 6. for instructions.) 3. Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter Connected to the router's documentation for example, click Register. (Refer to Your Network Congratulations! Advanced Configuration Enter the Adapter's PIN Number Connecting to Your Network screen appears. The Connected to the Network via Wi-Fi Protected Setup NOTE: If the connection cannot be set...
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... menu of your saved networks.. The Adapter is most helpful with hidden networks; Chapter 3 Saved Networks When you connect to a wireless network, you can save a hidden network's settings, you will be easier to reconnect to the network at a later time. if you do not save its settings so that appears when you want to connect to a Wireless Network screen. Select the network you connect to enter the SSID and security key. Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter Connected to the network...
... menu of your saved networks.. The Adapter is most helpful with hidden networks; Chapter 3 Saved Networks When you connect to a wireless network, you can save a hidden network's settings, you will be easier to reconnect to the network at a later time. if you do not save its settings so that appears when you want to connect to a Wireless Network screen. Select the network you connect to enter the SSID and security key. Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter Connected to the network...
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... computers are not addressed here, refer to the Linksys website, www.linksys.com Troubleshooting Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter 11 Your computer cannot communicate with the same Wireless Network Name (SSID) and wireless security settings as the other computers linked via Ethernet in the Infrastructure configuration. Make sure that the Adapter is configured with the other wireless computers in the Infrastructure configuration. 1. Make sure that the Adapter is properly inserted into the computer's USB slot. WEB: If your...
... computers are not addressed here, refer to the Linksys website, www.linksys.com Troubleshooting Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter 11 Your computer cannot communicate with the same Wireless Network Name (SSID) and wireless security settings as the other computers linked via Ethernet in the Infrastructure configuration. Make sure that the Adapter is configured with the other wireless computers in the Infrastructure configuration. 1. Make sure that the Adapter is properly inserted into the computer's USB slot. WEB: If your...
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....11g 11 Channels (US, Canada) 13 Channels (Europe) 14 Channels (Japan) LEDs Link Protocols 802.11b: CCK (11 Mbps), DQPSK (2 Mbps), DBPSK (1 Mbps) 802.11g: OFDM Transmitted Power 802.11b: 17 ± 1.5 dBm (Typical) 802.11g: 14 ± 1.5 dBm (Typical) Receive Sensitivity 11 Mbps: -87 dBm (Typical) 54 Mbps: -71 dBm (Typical) Security Features WEP and WPA Encryption WEP Key Bits 64...
....11g 11 Channels (US, Canada) 13 Channels (Europe) 14 Channels (Japan) LEDs Link Protocols 802.11b: CCK (11 Mbps), DQPSK (2 Mbps), DBPSK (1 Mbps) 802.11g: OFDM Transmitted Power 802.11b: 17 ± 1.5 dBm (Typical) 802.11g: 14 ± 1.5 dBm (Typical) Receive Sensitivity 11 Mbps: -87 dBm (Typical) 54 Mbps: -71 dBm (Typical) Security Features WEP and WPA Encryption WEP Key Bits 64...
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... Period, which begins on the date of a third party's service for which this product's use with non‑Linksys products, (d) the product has not been installed, operated, repaired, or maintained in accordance with third party software or Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter Warranty Information service offerings. ALL SOFTWARE PROVIDED BY LINKSYS WITH THE PRODUCT, WHETHER FACTORY LOADED ON THE PRODUCT OR CONTAINED ON MEDIA ACCOMPANYING...
... Period, which begins on the date of a third party's service for which this product's use with non‑Linksys products, (d) the product has not been installed, operated, repaired, or maintained in accordance with third party software or Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter Warranty Information service offerings. ALL SOFTWARE PROVIDED BY LINKSYS WITH THE PRODUCT, WHETHER FACTORY LOADED ON THE PRODUCT OR CONTAINED ON MEDIA ACCOMPANYING...
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... specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. Other applications like handheld PC or similar device have not been verified and may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in typical laptop computer(s) with USB slot. Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter Regulatory Information The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands...
... specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. Other applications like handheld PC or similar device have not been verified and may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in typical laptop computer(s) with USB slot. Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter Regulatory Information The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands...
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You may not be sublicensed, and is licensed under the specific license terms applicable to use of either in Linksys products please look at the Linksys public web site at Schedule 1 below . IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO ALL OF THESE TERMS, THEN YOU MAY NOT DOWNLOAD, INSTALL OR USE THE SOFTWARE. Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter Software License Agreement Schedule 1 - IF YOU DO NOT AGREE...
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d) If distribution of the work is made by offering access to copy from a designated place, offer equivalent access to copy the above . Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter Software License Agreement 8. You may not copy, modify, sublicense, link with the major components (compiler, kernel, and so on) of the ...not permit royalty-free redistribution of this distribution. You may not distribute the Library at all those who have made with a modified version of the library, if the user installs one that (1) uses at least three years, to give the same user the materials specified ...
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...version number. In addition, if this Linksys product contains open source software. If you may differ in detail to distribute software through that system in the OpenSSL Toolkit. (http://www.openssl.org/). both licenses are incompatible with these, write to the author to the Free Software Foundation; we sometimes make thoroughly clear what is willing to address new problems... OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. NO WARRANTY Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter Software License Agreement 15.
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...SHALL THE AUTHOR OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY 31 Products derived from the library being used in documentation (online or textual) provided with the distribution. 3. Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter Software License Agreement Original SSLeay License Copyright © 1995-1998 Eric Young ([email protected] GOODS OR SERVICES; If you include anyWindows specific code (or a derivative thereof ) from this distribution is covered by the same copyright terms except that the holder is an SSL implementation written by Tim Hudson (tjh@ cryptsoft.com)" THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED ...
...SHALL THE AUTHOR OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY 31 Products derived from the library being used in documentation (online or textual) provided with the distribution. 3. Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter Software License Agreement Original SSLeay License Copyright © 1995-1998 Eric Young ([email protected] GOODS OR SERVICES; If you include anyWindows specific code (or a derivative thereof ) from this distribution is covered by the same copyright terms except that the holder is an SSL implementation written by Tim Hudson (tjh@ cryptsoft.com)" THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED ...
