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Appendix C: Windows Help

All wireless products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is the most used operating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier. These features can be accessed through Windows Help and are described in this appendix.

TCP/IP

Before a computer can communicate with the Access Point, TCP/IP must be enabled. TCP/IP is a set of instructions, or protocol, all PCs follow to communicate over a network. This is true for wireless networks as well. Your PCs will not be able to utilize wireless networking without having TCP/IP enabled. Windows Help provides complete instructions on enabling TCP/IP.

Shared Resources

If you wish to share printers, folder, or files over your network, Windows Help provides complete instructions on utilizing shared resources.

Network Neighborhood/My Network Places

Other PCs on your network will appear under Network Neighborhood or My Network Places (depending upon the version of Windows you're running). Windows Help provides complete instructions on adding PCs to your network.

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Contents 4802GHz.11g Wireless-G Copyright and Trademarks Table of Contents Wireless-G Portable USB Adapter List of Figures Setup Wizard’s Welcome ScreenProfiles Confirm New Settings Profiles Congratulations Welcome IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Portable USB Adapter Network Topology Planning your Wireless NetworkRoaming Network Layout Planning your Wireless NetworkSetup Wizard’s Welcome Screen Software Installation and Configuration for WindowsWireless Mode Screen Ad-Hoc Mode Settings Screen Software instructions for the computer A USB Port Connecting the Portable USB AdapterWindows 2000 Digital Signature Screen Using the USB Extension BaseXP Setup Welcome Screen Driver Installation for Windows XPNetwork Connection No WEP Windows XP Wireless Zero ConfigurationNetwork Connection WEP Accessing the Wlan Monitor Using the Wlan MonitorOverview Link Information TabLink Information Tab More Information Site Survey Tab Site Survey TabProfiles Tab Profiles TabImporting a Profile Create Connection Profile Creating a New Profile10 Profiles Network Settings 12 Profiles Ad-Hoc Settings 14 Profiles Confirm New Settings Common Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingWhat is the Ieee 802.11b standard? Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is ad-hoc mode? What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? Security Precautions Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G Portable USB Adapter TCP/IP Appendix C Windows HelpAppendix D Glossary Wireless-G Portable USB Adapter Wireless-G Portable USB Adapter WUSB54GP Appendix E SpecificationsFCC, CE Limited Warranty Appendix F Warranty InformationFCC Statement Appendix G Regulatory InformationAppendix H Contact Information