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NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511T User Manual

Networks Page

The Networks Page scans and displays all available wireless networks in your area.

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

The following buttons are at the bottom of the Networks tab:

Help: Display online help.

Find a Network: Use the wizard to help you connect to a network. See “Finding a Network” on page 3-12.

Connect: Connect to the network that you selected.

Scan: Check for wireless networks.

Close: Close the window of the Wizard.

Figure 3-10

2. Click the Networks tab.

The screen also shows the following information for each network scanned:

Network Name (SSID): The name assigned to a wireless network. This is the same as the SSID or ESSID configuration parameter. Note that as a security measure, some wireless access points do not broadcast their SSID. In such cases, the SSID field will be blank even though the rest of the information will still be displayed.

Channel: The channel determines which operating frequency will be used.

Security: Identifies whether the wireless network uses WEP or WPA-PSK security settings.

Signal: Identifies the signal strength of the communications.

MAC Address: Identifies the hardware address (MAC Address) of the wireless device broadcasting this information.

Mode: Identifies the type of wireless network — Access Point (Infrastructure) or Computer- to-Computer (Ad Hoc).

Note: You can click Scan to see which networks are broadcasting in your area. This refreshes the page.

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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 Chapter Basic Setup Observe Wireless Location and Range GuidelinesWhat You Need Before You Begin 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 Chapter Troubleshooting Troubleshooting TipsFrequently Asked Questions 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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