NETGEAR WN511T user manual About

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NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511T User Manual

About Page

The About page displays the current software version information.

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The following information is displayed in the About page:

•Regional Domain: This is the region setting for the wireless adapter. The approved channels for the region are automatically scanned. Governments regulate the channels used for wireless transmission. Operating the wireless adapter in a different region may violate local laws.

•Driver Version: The wireless adapter driver version.

•Driver Date: The wireless adapter driver date.

•MAC Address: The MAC address of the adapter. The Media Access Control address is a unique 48-bit hardware address assigned to every network interface card. Some wireless networks will restrict access based on a list of known MAC addresses. If you are communicating with such a network, you would have to provide the address shown here to the network administrator before you would be allowed to connect. Restricting access by MAC address adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your network. However, if the only wireless security that your network uses is MAC addressing, your data is easy for hackers to read.

•IP Address: The IP address assigned to this adapter.

•Smart Wireless Utility: The version and date of the Smart Wizard.

26	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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