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c. When the Installation Complete message appears, click Next.

2.Now, connect the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter.

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a.Locate an available USB port on your computer.

b.Insert the end of the cable on the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter into the USB port.

c.The Found New Hardware Wizard opens. Follow the wizard prompts.

3.Use the Smart Wizard to set up your VPN firewall.

a.Windows 2000 users go to Step b. Windows XP or Vista users can set up the wireless adapter with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utilities.

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•NETGEAR Smart Wizard: Reveals more information about each network and makes it easier to troubleshoot network connection problems.

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Contents Netgear Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Technical Support Europe EU Declaration of Conformity English Product and Publication Details V2.0, February Contents Chapter Troubleshooting About This Manual Conventions, Formats, and ScopeHow to Use This Manual How to Print this ManualPrinting the Full Manual Xii What You Need Before You Begin Chapter Basic SetupVerify System Requirements What Is in the Box Observe Wireless Location and Range GuidelinesDefault Wireless Settings Installation V2.0, February Hidden Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet Icon Colors Smart Wizard Status BarInternet connection. See , Wireless Network Performance Upgrading the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Software Removing the SoftwareV2.0, February Network Connections and Wireless Security Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration UtilityViewing Wireless Networks in Your Area Understanding the Smart WizardV2.0, February Finding a Network Profiles Adding ProfilesSetting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router Setting up a Computer-to-Computer Ad Hoc Profile Ping -t 192.168.0.1 and then click OK Starting a Computer-to-Computer Ad Hoc Network Connection Wireless Security Know Your Wireless Network SettingsWireless Network Name Ssid and Security Settings If WEP Authentication is UsedSetting up WEP Encryption Security Setting up WPA2-PSK Security V2.0, February Setting up WPA-PSK Security Advanced Settings Statistics About Chapter Wireless Network Performance Optimizing Wireless PerformanceV2.0, February Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth Overview of Home and Small Office Networking Technologies Broadband InternetWired Ethernet Assessing Your Speed RequirementsV2.0, February Chapter Troubleshooting Troubleshooting TipsAd Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly Appendix BDefault Configuration Settings WirelessTechnical Specifications USBAppendix B Related Documents Document LinkV2.0, February