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COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS 
Copyright © 2002 Linksys, All Rights Reserved. Instant Wireless is a trademark of Linksys.
Linksys is a registered trademark of Linksys. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.  All other trademarks and brand names are the
property of their respective proprietors. 

LIMITED WARRANTY 
Linksys guarantees that every Instant Wireless™  Wireless Compact USB Adapter will be free
from physical defects in material and workmanship under normal use for one year from the
date of purchase, when used within the limits set forth in the Specifications chapter of this User
Guide. If these products prove defective during this warranty period, call Linksys Technical
Support in order to obtain a Return Authorization Number. BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF
OF PURCHASE AND A BARCODE FROM THE PRODUCT'S PACKAGING ON HAND WHEN
CALLING. RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF PUR-
CHASE. When returning a product, mark the Return Authorization Number clearly on the out-
side of the package and include a copy of your original proof of purchase. All customers locat-
ed 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 PRODUCT
FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, ITS ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE, OR ITS
DOCUMENTATION. LINKSYS DOES NOT OFFER REFUNDS FOR ANY PRODUCT. Linksys
makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory, with respect to its prod-
ucts or the contents or use of this documentation and all accompanying software, and specif-
ically disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose.
Linksys reserves the right to revise or update its products, software, or documentation without
obligation to notify any individual or entity. Please direct all inquiries to:

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

FCC STATEMENT
This Instant Wireless™  Wireless Compact USB Adapter 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 interference in a residential installa-
tion. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used according to the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference 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 changes or modifications nor expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

This device complies with 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.

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
This device and its antenna(s) must operate with a separation 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 compliance.   

UG-WUSB12-092002A JL

Summary of Contents for WUSB12

Page 1: ...Instant WirelessTM Series Wireless Compact USB Adapter Use this guide to install WUSB12 User Guide...

Page 2: ...se or update its products software or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity Please direct all inquiries to Linksys P O Box 18558 Irvine CA 92623 FCC STATEMENT This Instan...

Page 3: ...98SE Me and 2000 8 Overview 8 Instructions for Windows 98SE Me and 2000 9 Instant WirelessTM Series Chapter 6 Connecting the Wireless Compact USB Adapter 13 Hardware Detection for Windows 98SE Me and...

Page 4: ...peeds up to 11Mbps Improved error correction keeps the Adapter operating at higher transmission rates for longer distances With the Wireless Compact USB Adapter you get the mobility of wireless networ...

Page 5: ...not If the computers on the wireless network need to be accessed by a wired network or need to share a peripheral such as a print er with the wired network computers the wireless network should be se...

Page 6: ...their computers USB is unique because it is Plug and Play which allows a computer to instant ly recognize when a device like a keyboard mouse or scanner has been con nected to it Once the device has b...

Page 7: ...less Compact USB Adapter s Port and LEDs Figure 4 1 There are two kinds of USB connectors Type A and Type B Type A is a rec tangular connector and Type B is a square connector The USB extension cable...

Page 8: ...tion and Configuration for Windows 98SE Me and 2000 The Wireless Compact USB Adapter Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation procedure for Windows 98SE Me and 2000 The Setup Wizard will i...

Page 9: ...on to change any settings Figure 5 5 3 The Setup Wizard will ask you to choose a wireless mode Click the Infrastructure Mode radio button if you want your wireless computers to network with computers...

Page 10: ...Me and 2000 If your PC is running Windows XP proceed to Chapter 7 Driver Installation and Configuration for Windows XP Important for Windows 98 Me and 2000 users You must run the Setup Wizard to inst...

Page 11: ...formation search for available wireless networks or make additional configuration changes proceed to Chapter 8 Using the WLAN Monitor for Windows 98SE Me and 2000 14 Chapter 7 Driver Installation and...

Page 12: ...n con figuration tool Use the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration in the system tray at the bottom of your screen to configure the Adapter Figure 7 4 Figure 7 5 2 Windows will notify you that the d...

Page 13: ...ion for Windows XP Starting the WLAN Monitor Overview 3 If your access point has WEP encryption enabled the screen in Figure 7 6 will appear Enter the WEP key of your wireless network in the Network k...

Page 14: ...ss of the wireless network s access point Signal Strength The Signal Strength bar indicates signal strength from 0 to 100 Link Quality The Link Quality bar indicates the quality of the wireless net wo...

Page 15: ...le and click the Connect button Edit Select a profile and click the Edit button to change an existing profile New Click the New button to create a new profile See the next section Creating a New Profi...

Page 16: ...e 3 Select Profile Wizard and click the Next button 25 Creating a New Profile Figure 8 9 Figure 8 10 Instant Wireless Series Import Click the Import button to import a profile that has been saved in a...

Page 17: ...s 2Mbps 1 or 2Mbps 5 5Mbps 11Mbps or Auto When you select Auto the Adapter dynamically shifts to the fastest data transfer rate possible at any given time Channel From the drop down box select the app...

Page 18: ...the Default Gateway in this format xxx xxx xxx xxx the x s repre sent your Default Gateway DNS Enter the DNS address of your Ethernet wired network here Enter the DNS address in this format xxx xxx x...

Page 19: ...use WEP encryption select 64 bit or 128 bit WEP from the drop down menu recommended If you select 64 bit or 128 bit WEP you have two choices Enter the passphrase of your wireless network in the Passp...

Page 20: ...icate directly with each other 32 Name The profile s Name is automatically displayed SSID Enter your wireless network s SSID Transfer Rate Select the Transfer Rate for your wireless connection Choose...

Page 21: ...settings and return to the Profile Basic Setting screen Click the Back button to cancel the settings and return to the Profile Basic Setting screen 34 5 Click the Security Setting button and the Profi...

Page 22: ...p down box provided select the WEP key you want to use as the default Click the OK button to save the settings and return to the Profile Basic Setting screen Click the Back button to cancel the settin...

Page 23: ...es such factors as signal strength and quality as well as the message load currently being carried by each access point and the distance of each access point to the Appendix A Troubleshooting This cha...

Page 24: ...made available worldwide This presents a truly revolutionary opportunity to place convenient high speed wireless capabilities in the hands of users around the globe What is Spread Spectrum Spread Spe...

Page 25: ...in special areas such as the IEEE Computer Society Appendix B Glossary 802 11b One of the IEEE standards for wireless networking hardware Products that adhere to a specific IEEE standard will work wit...

Page 26: ...or set of protocols for communications over a network developed specifically for the Internet TCP IP defines a suite or group of protocols and not only TCP and IP Infrastructure Network An infrastruc...

Page 27: ...d to TCP USB Universal Serial Bus A plug and play interface between a computer and peripherals such as digital cameras scanners game controllers speakers keyboards portable data storage or printers Wi...

Page 28: ...HE PRODUCT S PACKAGING ON HAND WHEN CALLING RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE IN NO EVENT SHALL LINKSYS LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FROM DIRECT INDIRECT...

Page 29: ...Wireless Compact USB Adapter contact Linksys Technical Support at one of the phone numbers or Internet addresses below Sales Information 800 546 5797 LINKSYS Technical Support 800 326 7114 RMA Issues...

Page 30: ...Copyright 2002 Linksys All Rights Reserved http www linksys com...

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