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Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with Rangebooster™ (WUSB54GR)
Get Connected--to the Internet and each other. Surf, store, stream and share. A Linksys by Cisco device is an essential part of your home network.
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Guide Me provides step-by-step solutions and troubleshooting tips. FAQs are frequently asked product questions. Select Downloads for user guides and firmware updates.
- Overview
- Guide Me
- FAQs
- Product Information
- Getting to know WUSB54GR
- Downloadable user guides for Linksys adapters
- Identifying known Linksys network adapters that are compatible with Windows Vista
- Setting up your Adapter
- Installing a wireless USB adapter on Windows XP
- Manually installing the Linksys adapter without the setup CD
- Updating the wireless adapter’s drivers
- Encountering Problems when Installing the Linksys Wireless Adapter Drivers
- Downloading the latest driver for your Linksys wireless adapter
- Connecting computers
- Connecting to a wireless network with SSID Broadcast disabled
- Connecting to a wireless network using the Linksys Wireless Network Monitor
- Connecting to a Wireless Network with SSID Broadcast Disabled using the Linksys Wireless Network Monitor
- Advanced Troubleshooting
- Encountering problems when installing or updating the wireless adapter drivers
- Resolving error 211 – Your adapter may not be installed properly
- Resolving problems with a wireless adapter that cannot be detected by Windows
- Resolving an inactive wireless network adapter
- Improving weak signals of network adapters on Windows 7
- Unable to connect to a wireless network using WEP security mode
- Forums
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WUSB54GSC will not connect! Any hope?
If you have the CD that comes with the adapter then you can try uninstall Linksys software and install only the drivers...
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WUSB54G v2 - Problem with Linksys Wireless Network Monitor So...
I own a Linksys Wireless USB Adpater (WUSB54Gv2) that is currently being used with an old HP Desktop running Windows XP...
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WUSB54GC Windows XP Professional compatibility
So I bought the WUSB54GC wireless adapter today. My computer's OS is Windows XP Professional. Whenever...
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WUSB300N Connection trouble
I recently bought a WAG160N, and have got it working with multiple computers using their internal adapters. However, I have...
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WUSB54G Auto Connect solution needed
My WUSB54G WLAN Monitor V2.0 fails to connect about 70% of the time after booting in XP. I have been looking for a solution...
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WUSBF54G connection to WRT160Nv2 Router problem
Currently have Mac OS X, XP SP3, and XP Home computers running on my wireless router. No problems. Set them all up to run...
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WUSB54GR vista
Linksys I need WUSB54GR driver for vistax64. (Mod Note: Edited due to non-compliance of forum guidelines.) Message...
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WUSB54GS Faulty
I have had no problems with the WUSB54GS connecting to the WRT54GS up until last Friday...it can no longer connect to the...
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Sharing Printer
Yes, thank you. With some discomfort, I disabled windows xp firewall and McAaffe on both computers. I found the printer,...
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DHCP assigning IP address
I didn't get what option you want. I'd suggest, you log in to your printer, assign the IP address and that's it. No need...
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Problem: 13-digit WEP key
I finally figured it out on my own, so this can be marked as solved. I was assuming the 13-digit WEP code was a hex...
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Static IP questions
If you have devices that you can't mess with the IP config on (such as Company laptop) or devices that visit occasionally,...
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Monitoring channels/signal strength
This generally requires two devices. One transmitting a signal and one receiving the signal. Until now we have a WRT54GL....
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Firewall to router Nat
If you connect a second outer through a LAN port to another (main) router the NAT settings is actually irrelevant. I don't...
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Internet ip address is internal modem address
As I wrote before: the FritzBox works like a router. Why don't you use the FritzBox as your main router?If you switch the...
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Adding new computer to existing network
You have to be on the same workgroup.You have to turn on Network Discovery and file sharing in your new computer.
- Downloads
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Step 1:
Flip the device over.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker underneath the device. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your product. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number of the device is M20.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
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E-Series
Step 1:
Look at the top of the device.Step 2:
The model number should be found under the CISCO logo.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys product. The serial number is located underneath the device. If there is no version number beside the model number, it means that it is a version 1.
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Blue and Black
Step 1:
Flip the device over.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker underneath the device. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number of the device is WRT54G ver 6.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
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Silver
Step 1:
Look at the side panel of the router when it is standing vertically.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker. Please see the example.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number is WRT54GX4.
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Wireless Routers with Voice Ports
Step 1:
Look at the side panel of the router when it is standing vertically.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker. Please see the example.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number is WRTP54G V.2.
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Wireless VPN Routers
Step 1:
Look at the side panel of the router when it is standing vertically.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker. Please see the example.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number is WRV54G.
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Blue and Black
Step 1:
Flip the device over.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker underneath the device. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number of the device is BEFSR41 ver.4.1.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
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PC Card or Card Bus
Step 1:
If your adapter is already connected to the computer, shut down your computer and remove the adapter.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the device itself. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number is WPC54G ver.7NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
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PCI Adapter
Step 1:
If your adapter is already connected to the computer, shut down your computer and remove the adapter.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the device itself. Please see the example.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number is WMP54G ver.4.1.
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USB Wireless Adapter
Step 1:
Look for the sticker around the device.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker. Please see the example.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number is WUSB54G ver.4.
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PCI Adapters
Step 1:
If your adapter is already connected to the computer, shut down your computer and remove the adapter.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the device itself. Please take note of the exact model number and version. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
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SE Switches
Step 1:
Look at the top of the device.Step 2:
The model number should be found under the CISCO logo.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your product. The serial number is located underneath the device. In this example, the model number of the device is SE1500.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys product. If there is no version number beside the model number, it means that it is a version 1.
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Step 1:
Flip the device over.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker underneath the device. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number of the device is NMH410.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
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Step 1:
Flip the device over.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker underneath the device. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number of the device is DMC250.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
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Forums
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WUSB54GSC will not connect! Any hope?
If you have the CD that comes with the adapter then you can try uninstall Linksys software and install...
-
WUSB54G v2 - Problem with Linksys Wireless Network Monitor So...
I own a Linksys Wireless USB Adpater (WUSB54Gv2) that is currently being used with an old HP Desktop...
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WUSB54GC Windows XP Professional compatibility
So I bought the WUSB54GC wireless adapter today. My computer's OS is Windows XP Professional. ...
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WUSB300N Connection trouble
I recently bought a WAG160N, and have got it working with multiple computers using their internal adapters....
Guide Me
Get quick solutions and troubleshooting tips.