Wireless-N Notebook Adapter
Advanced Setup
If your network is not listed with the available networks, you can use Manual Setup.
1.Click Advanced Setup on the Available Wireless Network screen to set up the adapter manually.
2.The Network Settings screen from the Wireless Network Monitor will appear. If your network has a router or other DHCP server, click the radio button next to Obtain network settings automatically (DHCP).
If your network does not have a DHCP server or router, click the radio button next to Specify network settings. Enter an IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS addresses appropriate for your network. You must specify the IP Address and Subnet Mask on this screen. If you are unsure about the Default Gateway and DNS addresses, leave these fields empty.
IP Address - This IP Address must be unique to your network.
Subnet Mask - The Adapter’s Subnet Mask must be the same as your wired network’s Subnet Mask. Default Gateway - Enter the IP address of your network’s Gateway here.
DNS 1 and DNS 2 - Enter the DNS address of your wired Ethernet network here.
Click the Next button to continue, or click the Back button to return to the previous screen.
3.The Wireless Mode screen shows a choice of two wireless modes. Click the Infrastructure Mode radio button if you want to connect to a wireless router or access point. Click the
Infrastructure Mode - Use this mode if you want to connect to a wireless router or access point.
Wireless Network Name- This is the wireless network name (SSID) that must be used for all the devices in your wireless network. It is case- sensitive and should be a unique name to help prevent others from entering your network.
Click the Next button to continue, or click the Back button to return to the previous screen.
Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the
Figure 4-9: Available Wireless Network
Figure 4-10: Network Settings
Figure 4-11: Wireless Mode
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Setting up the Adapter