NETGEAR WN511T user manual Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router

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NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511T User Manual

Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router

Follow these instructions to set up the WNT511T Wireless Notebook Adapter to connect to a wireless access point or router.

1. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings page opens.

Figure 3-2

2.Enter the network settings.

a.In the Network Type section, be sure that Access Point (Infrastructure) is selected.

b.In the Profile box, type the name of the profile.

c.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 access point.

3.Save your settings in a Profile.

a.Click Save Profile.

All the configuration settings are saved in this profile.

b.Click Apply.

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Network Connections and Wireless Security

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Contents NETGEAR, Inc Technical Support FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements Eesti Product and Publication Details Vv1.1, April Contents Appendix B Related Documents Chapter About This Manual Audience, Scope, and ConventionsVv1.1, April What You Need Before You Begin Chapter Basic SetupObserve Wireless Location and Range Guidelines Verify System RequirementsDefault Wireless Settings What’s in the Box?Installation Instructions Now, when prompted, insert your wireless notebook adapterFor Windows XP users, choose the wizard Vv1.1, April Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet Smart Wizard Status BarConnection Indicator Description Icon ColorsUpgrading the Wireless Adapter Software Removing the SoftwareNetwork Connections and Wireless Security Understanding the Smart WizardFinding 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 Vv1.1, April 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 If WPA2-PSK or WPA-PSK Authentication is UsedSetting up WPA2-PSK Security Setting up WPA-PSK Security Advanced Settings Networks Statistics About Frequently Asked Questions Chapter TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Tips Smart Wizard keeps asking me to save my settingsAd Hoc mode is not working correctly Why do I see no more than 54 Mbps on the status bar? Wireless Adapter is not getting an IP addressWhy do I see two Wireless Adapter icons in the System Tray? Vv1.1, April Default Configuration Settings WirelessTechnical Specifications LEDAppendix B Related Documents Document LinkRelated Documents
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