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Appendix D: 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.11gWireless-G Copyright and Trademarks How to Use this User GuideTable of Contents Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter Front Panel List of FiguresMore Information Wireless Network Status 39 Leap Welcome IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide? Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter Network Topology Planning your Wireless NetworkRoaming Network Layout Planning your Wireless NetworkLED Indicators Getting to Know the Compact Wireless-G USB AdapterStarting the Setup Wizard Setting up and Connecting the USB AdapterConnecting the Adapter Screen Connecting the AdapterAvailable Wireless Network Setting Up the AdapterSecureEasySetup Logo and Location Setting Up the Adapter with SecureEasySetupChanges, refer to Using the Wireless Network Monitor Encryption encoding data transmitted in a network Setting Up the Adapter with Available Networks12 PSK2 Needed for Connection Changes, refer to Using the Wireless Network Monitor 15 Network Settings Setting Up the Adapter with Manual Setup16 Wireless Mode WEP PSK2 WPA PersonalEAP-TLS WPA EnterpriseRadius Leap 27 Confirm New Settings Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor Using the Wireless Network MonitorLink Information Screens Wireless Network Status Wireless Network Statistics SecureEasySetup Button SecureEasySetupSecureEasySetup is Complete Site Information Site SurveyProfile Information Profiles15 Export a Profile Creating a New Profile19 The SecureEasySetup Logo and Location 21 SecureEasySetup Complete 22 Available Wireless Network 25 PSK2 Needed for Connection 26 The Congratulations Screen 28 Network Settings 31 Wireless Security 32 Wireless Security WEP 33 Wireless Security WPA Personal 35 Wireless Security WPA Enterprise EAP-TLS 37 Wireless Security Radius EAP-TLS 39 Leap 41 The Congratulations Screen 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? Figure B-1 Wireless Network Monitor Icon Appendix B Using Windows XP Wireless 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 Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter Shared Resources Appendix D Windows HelpNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix E Glossary Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter Limited Warranty Appendix F Warranty InformationModel Appendix G SpecificationsStandards Dbpsk 1 Mbps 802.11g OfdmOperating Humidity Storage TempStorage Humidity FCC Statement Appendix H Regulatory InformationCompact Wireless-G USB Adapter Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Appendix I Contact Information