Chapter 3
Configuration
Advanced Setup
If your network is not listed with the available networks, use Advanced Setup.
Available Wireless Networks
1.Click Advanced Setup on the Available Wireless Networks screen to set up the Adapter manually.
2.The Network Settings screen appears.
Wireless Network Settings
If your network has a router or other DHCP server, select Obtain network settings automatically (DHCP).
If your network does not have a DHCP server or router, select 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 blank.
––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.
––DNS 1 and DNS 2 Enter the DNS address of your wired Ethernet network.
Click Next to continue, or click Back to return to the previous screen.
3.The Wireless Mode screen shows a choice of two wireless modes.
Wireless Mode
––Infrastructure Mode Select this mode if you want to connect to a wireless router or access point.
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––Wireless Network Name Enter a wireless network name (SSID) that must be used for all devices in your wireless network. It is
Click Next to continue, or click Back to return to the previous screen.
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