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2.Enter the network settings.

a.In the Profile field, type a name for the profile.

b.In the Network Name (SSID) field, select a network, or enter the SSID.

Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly the SSID used by the wireless network.

c.In the Network Type section, make sure that Access Point (Infrastructure) is selected. This setting lets you connect to a wireless network. For help with Ad Hoc mode, see “Setting Up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile” on page 2-6.

3.Click Save Profile.

All the configuration settings are saved in this profile.

4.To use the profile, click Apply.

5.Make sure you can connet to the network.

Use a browser to connect to the Internet, or check for file and printer access on your network. You can check the status bar in the Smart Wizard for the current connection status. If you cannot connect, see “Troubleshooting Your Wireless Connection” on page 4-2.

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Contents NETGEAR, Inc Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User ManualFCC Statement Technical SupportIndustry Canada Statement FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR StatementsSAR Statement RF Exposure InformationProduct and Publication Details Contents Appendix B Related Documents Conventions, Formats, and Scope About This ManualRevision History What You Need Before You Begin Chapter Installation with Custom SetupObserve Wireless Location and Range Guidelines Installation with Custom SetupFirst, Install the WNA1100v1 Software V1.0, December Then, Install Your WNA1100 v1 Adapter V1.0, December V1.0, December Monitoring Wireless Network and the Internet Connections Color Condition Description WNA1100 v1 IconUnderstanding the Status Bar Smart Wizard Status BarRemoving the WNA1100 v1 Software Wireless-N USB Adapter LEDMeaning Upgrading the WNA1100 v1 Software V1.0, December Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area Network Connections and Wireless SecurityNetwork Tab Joining a NetworkField or Button Description List of networks displays Using Push N Connect to Join a Network Creating a Profile to Connect to a Wireless NetworkClick Save Profile Managing Profiles Setting Up a Computer-to-Computer Ad Hoc ProfileSelect Computer-to-Computer Ad Hoc for the network type Select the Computer-to-Computer Ad Hoc network type Starting a Computer-to-Computer Ad Hoc Network ConnectionWEP. See Setting Up WEP Encryption Security on About Wireless SecuritySetting Up WPA-PSK Tkip or WPA2-PSK AES Security Wireless Network Name Ssid and Security SettingsSetting Up WEP Encryption Security V1.0, December Statistics Descriptions Monitoring StatisticsLabel Description About Your Smart Wizard About Tab SettingsAbout Tab Field Description Get Info button Advanced SettingsCheck button Auto CheckV1.0, December Optimizing Wireless Performance Wireless Network PerformanceOptimizing Your Network Bandwidth Broadband Internet Small Office and Home Office Soho Networking TechnologiesAssessing Your Network Speed Requirements WirelessNetwork Connection Theoretical Raw Transfer Time Theoretical Transfer Time for 1 GigabyteTroubleshooting Tips TroubleshootingConnection Status Shows Troubleshooting Your Wireless ConnectionProblem Action Occasional Windows XP Connection ProblemsAd Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly FCC, CE Technical SpecificationsFeature Description Factory Default SettingsDocument Link Appendix B Related Documents