The wusb54g v2 does not "see" the network when i refresh. i am using the windows configuration utility on win xp, and there are other systems in the home that use the same network, and there is adequate signal strength. Any ideas on how to get the adapter to play nice with the rest of the network|?

Wireless Zero configuration is a utility that connects your computer to a wireless network.

If Wireless Zero configuration is not enabled, the following message will appear: "Windows cannot configure this wireless connection."

Note: If you have the Belkin utility installed, you'll need to change the Program Choice in the Options tab so the Windows XP Utility is selected.

Setup steps:

1. Go to the XP Start menu and select Control Panel.
   
   
   
   
2. Change the view to Classic View.
   
   
   
   
3. Double-click Administrative Tools.
   
   
   
   
4. Double-click Services.
   
   
   
   

5. Find Wireless Zero Configuration within the Services list.
   
   
   
   

6. Right-click Windows Zero Configuration and select Properties.
   
   
   
   

7. Select Automatic from the drop-down menu next to Startup type.
   
   
   
   

8. Click Apply and restart your computer.
   

Search at Microsoft Support Site for Wireless Zero Connection to configure your router.

Windows 98 isn't networkable, it needs to be upgraded to at least Win 2000. Also if it's XP Home addition that isn't networkable, it needs to be XP Pro.

is it connected to the wireless network ? If not then connect to the wireless network again. What is the Operating system on the computer ?
If it is XP then switchover to Windows utility to connect to the network.
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What is the operating system on your computer.
If it is windows XP, then follow the steps below.
In the bottom right hand corner, in the system tray, you will find the Linksys icon ( it looks like green or white square). Right click on the icon and go to the option " use windows XP" then click Yes on the next window.
It will disable the Linksys utility and enable the windows utility.
If dont see the linksys Icon in the system tray, then it might be using windows utility.
Now go to START ==> control panel ==> network connections==>
Right click on the Wireless network connect and go the option View available wireless networks.
Now you will find your wireless network. choose the network and click conncet. if it is secured then type the network key and you will be able to connect.
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Here is the URL for the Win XP driver for the Linksys USB Wireless G Adapter:

http://network.free-driver-download.com/Linksys/14902/Linksys-WUSB54G-Wireless-G-USB-Network-Adapter-Driver-0.6.0.0-Windows.html

Hope this helps.

Manual steps to perform a clean boot in Windows XP
Step 1: Start the System Configuration Utility
Click Start, click Run, type msconfig, and then click OK.

The System Configuration Utility dialog box appears.

Step 2: Configure selective startup options
1. In the System Configuration Utility dialog box, click the General tab, and then click Selective Startup.
2. Click to clear the Process SYSTEM.INI File check box.
3. Click to clear the Process WIN.INI File check box.
4. Click to clear the Load Startup Items check box.
5. Click the Services tab.
6. (VERY IMPORTANT DON'T MISS THIS) Click to select the Hide All Microsoft Services check box.
7. Click Disable All, then Click on the startup tab and click on Disable All Button and then click OK..
8. When you are prompted, click Restart to restart the computer.

Step 3: Log on to Windows
1. Log on to Windows.
2. When you receive the following message, click to select the Don't show this message or launch the System Configuration Utility when Windows start check box, and then click OK:
You have used the System Configuration Utility to make changes to the way Windows starts.

The System Configuration Utility is currently in Diagnostic or Selective Startup mode, causing this message to be displayed and the utility to run every time Windows starts.

Choose the Normal Startup mode on the General tab to start Windows normally and undo the changes you made using the System Configuration Utility.

Step 4: Optional step to disable features
This step temporarily disables Microsoft features such as Plug and Play, networking, event logging, and error reporting. Also, this step permanently removes the restore points from the computer. The System Restore feature uses restore points to restore your computer to an earlier state. If you remove the restore points, you can no longer restore Windows to an earlier state.
1. Click Start, click Run, type msconfig, and then click OK.

The System Configuration Utility dialog box appears.
2. Click the General tab, click to clear the Load System Services check box, and then click OK.
3. When you are prompted, click Restart to restart the computer.

Steps to configure Windows to use a Normal startup state
1. Click Start, click Run, type msconfig, and then click OK.

The System Configuration Utility dialog box appears.
2. Click the General tab, click Normal Startup - load all device drivers and services, and then click OK.
3. When you are prompted, click Restart to restart the computer.

if u mean bu switching user accnt in ur PC then yes this could happen as when u install USB adapter in system ..
It also get included in the system startup
Goto start
Goto run
type msconfig
click ok
system configuration utility will open up
goto start up and u will find the usb adapter utilty or software listed
As ur system start up items gets increased whenever u install any new software on ur system
These softwares get loaded when u start pc or switch user
which causes some latency
Solution to this would be to goto the same system system configuration utlity window and try to disable unnecasary appln which are not required in starting windows