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USER MANUAL WUSB6300 LINKSYS

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1 .DVD 2 . Tap to choose what happens to thisWindows 8 disc 3 ..)LinksysSet up your Linksys Adapter

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1. Insert the CD into your CD or DVD drive.

2. For Windows 8, click Tap to choose what happens to this disc in the

upper-right corner of the screen.

3. Click Set up your Linksys Adapter.

If you do not see a pop-up menu for the CD, access Setup on the CD directly. To access the CD, perform the following steps for your operating system: Windows 8 a. Type Computer at the main screen, then click Computer when it appears in the Apps list. b. Double-click your CD or DVD drive. Windows 7 and Windows Vista a. Click Start, then click Computer. b. Double-click your CD or DVD drive. Windows XP a. Click Start, then click My Computer. b. Double-click your CD or DVD drive.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish setting up your Linksys

wireless adapter. Note You need to run Setup only once to install your adapter. After you run Setup, your computer recognizes the adapter each time it is connected to your computer’s USB port. Installation3 Wi-Fi Protected Setup Linksys WUSB6300 To configure the adapter’s wireless connection settings, you can use:

• Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (if your router, gateway, or access point supportsit)

• Your computer’s wireless network configuration utility

• Your operating system’s built-in wireless network setup Wi-Fi Protected Setup To connect using Wi-Fi Protected Setup:

1. Press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on your wireless router, gateway,

on the side of your adapter for at least three seconds. The LED flashes while connecting, then stays solid when the connection is complete. Wi-Fi Protected Setup button Wireless network configuration utility If your computer has a wireless network configuration utility installed, refer to that utility’s documentation for instructions. Operating system’s built-in wireless network setup Follow the instructions in the appropriate section below to use your operating system’s built-in utility:

• “Windows XP” on page 7 Windows 8 After you have installed the adapter, move your mouse pointer to the lower-right corner of the screen, then click Settings. Click the wireless network icon . The Network menu opens from the right side of the screen, showing you available wireless networks and your current connection status. Wireless Network Configuration4 Operating system’s built-in wireless network setup Linksys WUSB6300 New Wireless Connection To connect to a different wireless network:

1. Move your mouse pointer to the lower-right corner of the screen, then

2. Click the wireless network icon . The Network menu opens, showing

you available wireless networks and your current connection status.

3. If prompted, enter any additional required network information (such as

password). Windows 7 After you have installed the adapter, the Wireless Network Configuration utility icon appears on your computer’s system tray. (If you do not see the icon, click the Show hidden icons arrow in the system tray.) When your mouse pointer hovers over the icon, the status information of your wireless connection appears. New Wireless Connection To connect to a different wireless network:

1. Click the Wireless Network Configuration utility icon. A list of available

wireless networks appears.

2. Select your network, and then click Connect.

If your network does not use wireless security, your computer now connects to the wireless network, and you are done.5 Operating system’s built-in wireless network setup Linksys WUSB6300

3. Enter the Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) passphrase or the Wired

Equivalent Privacy (WEP) key (depending on your type of security), then click OK. This screen appears while the adapter connects to your network. Do not cancel, unless you want to end the connection. Your computer is now connected to your wireless network. Note For help with the Wireless Network Conguration utility, click Start, then click Help and Support. Windows Vista After you have installed the adapter, the Wireless Network Configuration utility icon appears on your computer’s system tray. When your mouse pointer hovers over the icon, the status information of your wireless connection appears. New Wireless Connection To connect to a different wireless network:

1. Right-click the Wireless Network Configuration utility icon.

2. Click Connect to a network.6

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3. Select your network, then click Connect.

4. If your network uses wireless security, go to Step 5.

If your network does not use wireless security, this screen appears. Click Connect Anyway and go to Step 6.

5. Enter the Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) passphrase or the Wired

Equivalent Privacy (WEP) key (depending on your type of security), then click Connect. This screen appears while the adapter connects to your network. Do not cancel, unless you want to end the installation.7 Operating system’s built-in wireless network setup Linksys WUSB6300 This screen appears when you are connected to your network.

6. If you want to save your settings, select Save this network.

The Set Network Location screen may appear. This screen helps apply the correct settings for your type of location. a. Click Home, Work, or Public location, then click Close on the resulting screen. Note For help with the Wireless Network Conguration utility, click Start, then click Help and Support. Your computer is now connected to your wireless network. Windows XP After you have installed the adapter, the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Utility icon appears on your computer’s system tray. When your mouse pointer hovers over the icon, the status information of your wireless connection appears.8 Operating system’s built-in wireless network setup Linksys WUSB6300 New Wireless Connection To connect to a new wireless network:

1. Right-click the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration icon in your

computer’s system tray, then click View Available Wireless Networks. A window displays the available wireless networks.

2. Select the network that you want, then click Connect.

If the network uses wireless security, go to Step 4. Otherwise, continue to Step 3.

3. Click Connect Anyway to connect the adapter to your unsecured

network. Your computer now connects to the wireless network, and you are done.

4. If your network uses Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) wireless security,

enter the WEP Key in the Network key and Confirm network key fields. If your network uses Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) wireless security, enter the passphrase in the Network key and Confirm network key fields. Click Connect. Note Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration does not support the use of a WEP passphrase. Enter the exact WEP key used by your wireless router or access point. Note If your network is using WPA2 security, make sure that you have installed the Update for Windows XP (KB893357), available at www.microsoft.com.9 Operating system’s built-in wireless network setup Linksys WUSB6300 Your wireless network will appear as Connected when your connection is active. Note For help with the Wireless Network Conguration utility, click Start, then click Help and Support. Your computer is now connected to your wireless network.10 Troubleshooting Linksys WUSB6300 WUSB6300 Your computer does not recognize the adapter.

• Make sure that the adapter is properly inserted into your computer’s USB port.

• Connect the adapter into a different USB port. Your computer cannot communicate with the other computers on your wireless network.

• Make sure that the computers are powered on.

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