NETGEAR WN511T user manual Contents

Contents

Chapter 1
About This Manual
Audience, Scope, and Conventions	1
Chapter 2
Basic Setup
What You Need Before You Begin	3
Verify System Requirements	3
Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines	3
What’s in the Box?	4
Default Wireless Settings	4
Installation Instructions	5
Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet	8
The Smart Wizard Status Bar	8
Icon Colors	9
Removing the Software	10
Upgrading the Wireless Adapter Software	10
Chapter 3
Network Connections and Wireless Security
Understanding the Smart Wizard	11
Finding a Network	12
Profiles	13
Adding Profiles	13
Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router	14
Setting up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile	15
Starting a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection	17
Wireless Security	18
Know Your Wireless Network Settings	18
Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings	19
Setting up WEP Encryption Security	20

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