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COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS 
Specifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or
trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other coun-
tries. Copyright © 2003 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and prod-
uct names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

LIMITED WARRANTY 
Linksys guarantees that every Wireless-G USB Network Adapter will be free from physi-
cal defects in material and workmanship for three years from the date of purchase, when
used within the limits set forth in the Specifications section of this User Guide. If the prod-
uct proves defective during this warranty period, call Linksys Technical Support in order
to obtain a Return Authorization number. BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PUR-
CHASE ON HAND WHEN CALLING.  When returning a product, mark the Return
Authorization number clearly on the outside of the package and include a copy of your
original proof of purchase.  RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT
PROOF OF PURCHASE.  All customers located outside of the United States of America
and Canada shall be held responsible for shipping and handling charges.

IN NO EVENT SHALL LINKSYS'S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PROD-
UCT FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAM-
AGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, ITS ACCOMPANYING SOFT-
WARE, OR ITS DOCUMENTATION. LINKSYS OFFERS NO REFUNDS FOR ITS PROD-
UCTS.  Linksys makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory,
with respect to its products or the contents or use of this documentation and all accom-
panying software, and specifically disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or
fitness for any particular purpose. Linksys reserves the right to revise or update its prod-
ucts, software, or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity.
Please direct all inquiries to:

Linksys  P.O. Box 18558, Irvine, CA 92623.   

SAFETY AND REGULATORY NOTICES

FCC STATEMENT
The Wireless-G USB Network Adapter has been tested and found to comply with the
specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and 
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio fre-
quency energy and, if not installed and used according to the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that inter-
ference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which is found by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:

• 

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• 

Increase the separation between the equipment or devices

• 

Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver's

• 

Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance

FCC Caution: Any change or modification to the product not expressly approved by
Linksys could void the user's authority to operate the device.

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
To comply with the FCC and ANSI C95.1 RF exposure limits, the antenna(s) for this
device must comply with the following:

Access points with 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz integrated antenna must operate with a sepa-
ration distance of at least 20 cm from all persons using the cable provided and must
not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

End-users must be provided with specific operations for satisfying RF exposure compli-
ance.
Note: Dual antennas used for diversity operation are not considered co-located.

Canadian Department of Communications Industry Canada (IC) Notice
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 et CNR-210
du Canada.
"To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be oper-
ated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its
transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing."
" Pour empêcher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l'objet d'une
licence, il doit être utilisé à l'intérieur et devrait être placé loin des fenêtres afin de fournir
un écran de blindage maximal. Si le matériel (ou son antenne d'émission) est installé à
l'extérieur, il doit faire l'objet d'une licence. "

EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (EUROPE)
Linksys Group declares that the Instant Wireless

®

Series products included in the Instant

Wireless

®

Series conform to the specifications listed below, following the provisions of the

European R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC, EMC directive 89/336/EEC, and Low Voltage
directive 73/23/EEC:  

For 2.4 GHz devices with 100 mW radios, the following standards were applied: 

ETS 300-826, 301 489-1 General EMC requirements for Radio equipment.

EN 609 50 Safety

ETS 300-328-2 Technical requirements for Radio equipment.

Caution: This equipment is intended to be used in all EU and EFTA countries. Outdoor
use may be restricted to certain frequencies and/or may require a license for operation.
Contact local Authority for procedure to follow.

Summary of Contents for Wireless-G

Page 1: ...User Guide Wireless G USB Network Adapter Use this Guide to install WUSB54G...

Page 2: ...ul interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that inter ference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or telev...

Page 3: ...ce en utilisation int rieur Pour ce qui est des autres canaux ils peuvent tre soumis autorisation selon le d partment L utilisation en ext rieur est soumis autorisation pr alable et tr s restreint 2 4...

Page 4: ...twork Adapter s high gain antenna lets you put your computer almost anywhere in the building without the cost and hassle of run ning cables Now you don t have to drill holes in your walls and climb th...

Page 5: ...reless networks have two different modes in which they may be set up infrastructure and ad hoc An infrastructure configura tion is a WLAN and wired LAN communicating to each other through an access po...

Page 6: ...screen Click User Guide to view this User Guide or click Exit to exit the Setup Wizard Figure 4 1 Important You must run the Setup Wizard to install the software before connecting the Adapter 4 Chapt...

Page 7: ...e Next button to save these set tings or click the Back button to change any set tings Figure 4 4 Figure 4 5 2 Read the License Agreement and click the Next button to continue the installation If you...

Page 8: ...Hardware Installation 1 The Adapter comes with the USB cable you will use to connect the Adapter to your PC See Figure 5 1 2 Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB port of the Adapter 3 Connect...

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