NETGEAR WN511T user manual Wireless Security, Know Your Wireless Network Settings

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NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511T User Manual

5. In the Channel field, Automatic should work.

Note: If there is interference from another nearby wireless device, use the Networks tab page to see which channels are in use in your area. Then use a different channel.

For example, if your neighbors use channel 6 and the signal strength is strong, then channels 4-8 would probably be poor choices for you.

6.Click OK.

The Wireless Adapter automatically selects the highest connection speed.

Wireless Security

Many networks use wireless security to encrypt wireless data communications. If you try to connect to a network with wireless security the Smart Wizard detects it. Before you can use that network you must set up the Wireless Adapter with the same SSID, wireless security, and security settings as that network. If you do not know what these are, contact the person who set up the network.

The Wireless Adapter supports the following types of wireless security:

Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 Pre-Shared Key (WPA2-PSK)

Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre-Shared Key (WPA-PSK)

Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)

For more information about wireless security, see the Web link to “Wireless Communications:” in Appendix B, or the wireless reference document at:

http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm

In addition to the wireless security features, networks should use LAN network security features such as requiring a user name and password to access the shared resources in the network.

The procedures below explain how to configure the wireless encryption settings of your Wireless Adapter.

Know Your Wireless Network Settings

You will need to know the settings for your wireless network. The form on the next page is set up so that you can record this information. You can use either of these two methods to keep track of these settings:

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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 two Wireless Adapter icons in the System Tray? Wireless Adapter is not getting an IP addressWhy do I see no more than 54 Mbps on the status bar? Vv1.1, April Default Configuration Settings WirelessTechnical Specifications LEDAppendix B Related Documents Document LinkRelated Documents
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