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Wireless-N Notebook Adapter

Chapter 1: Introduction

Welcome

Thank you for choosing the Wireless-N Notebook Adapter. Setting up your network and your Wireless-N Notebook Adapter is easier than ever.

How does the Adapter do this? Like all wireless products, the Adapter allows for greater range and mobility within your wireless network, whether it’s using the Wireless-G (802.11g) or Wireless-B (802.11b) standard. But with Wireless-N, it has even better range and speed.

But what does all of this mean?

Networks are useful tools for sharing computer resources. You can access one printer from different computers and access data located on another computer's hard drive. Networks are even used for playing multiplayer video games. So, networks are not only useful in homes and offices, they can also be fun.

PCs equipped with wireless cards and adapters can communicate without cumbersome cables. By sharing the same wireless settings, within their transmission radius, they form a wireless network.

The included Setup Wizard walks you through configuring the Adapter to your wireless network settings, step by step. Use the instructions in this Guide to help you set up and connect the Adapter using the Setup Wizard. These instructions should be all you need to get the most out of the Adapter.

What’s in this User Guide?

This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-N Notebook Adapter.

•Chapter 1: Introduction

This chapter describes the Adapter’s applications and this User Guide.

•Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network

This chapter discusses a few of the basics about wireless networking.

•Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N Notebook Adapter This chapter describes the physical features of the Adapter.

•Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Notebook Adapter This chapter instructs you on how to install and configure the Adapter.

Chapter 1: Introduction

adapter: a device that adds network functionality to your PC.

network: a series of computers or devices connected for the purpose of data sharing, storage, and/or transmission between users.

802.11g a wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.

802.11b: a wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.

bit: a binary digit.

encryption: encoding data transmitted in a network

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Contents GHz Copyright and Trademarks How to Use this User GuideWord definition Table of Contents Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Front Panel Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen11 WEP Key Needed for Connection Adapter a device that adds network functionality to your PC IntroductionWelcome What’s in this User Guide?Introduction What’s in this User Guide? Topology the physical layout of a network Planning your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology RoamingNetwork Layout LED Indicators Getting to Know the Wireless-N Notebook AdapterStarting the Setup Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Notebook AdapterSetting up the Adapter Connecting the AdapterWPA Personal Needed for Connection WPA2 Personal Needed for Connection Available Wireless Network Advanced SetupWEP WPA2 Personal WPA PersonalRadius 18 Confirm New Settings Link Information Using the Wireless Network MonitorAccessing the Wireless Network Monitor Wireless Network Status screenWireless Network Status More Information Network Statistics Wireless Network StatisticsSite Information ConnectProfile Information Profiles10 Creating a Profile Create a New Profile12 WPA Personal Needed for Connection 15 Available Wireless Networks 17 Wireless Mode 19 Wireless Security WEP 20 Wireless Security WPA Personal 22 Wireless Security Radius EAP-TLS 24 Confirm New Settings Wireless-N Notebook Adapter does not work properly Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is ad-hoc mode? What is the Ieee 802.11g standard?What 802.11b features are supported? What Ieee 802.11g features are supported?What is WEP? What is ISM band?What is Spread Spectrum? What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences?What is RADIUS? What is WPA?Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Appendix B Windows XP Wireless Zero ConfigurationFigure B-4 Available Wireless Network Figure B-6 Network Connection Wireless Security Security Precautions Appendix C Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix C Wireless Security Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Shared Resources Appendix D Windows HelpNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix E Glossary Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Channels most of Europe and Asia Appendix F SpecificationsStorage Humidity Operating HumidityAppendix G Warranty Information FCC Statement Appendix H Regulatory InformationWireless-N Notebook Adapter Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Applicable Power Levels in France Open the Wireless Network Connection window Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Europe Mail Address Appendix I Contact InformationOutside of Europe Mail Address
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