Chapter 4

Configuration

Understanding the Configuration Options

4-1

Using Configuration Profiles

4-1

Connecting to an Access Point in Infrastructure Mode

4-2

How to Configure an Infrastructure Mode Profile

4-2

Connecting to Another PC in Ad-hoc Mode

4-4

How to Configure an Ad-hoc Mode Profile

4-4

What’s on the Statistics Page?

4-7

Understanding the Advanced Settings Page

4-8

European Regulatory Requirements for Transmit Power Control

4-9

Chapter 5

 

Wireless Security Configuration

 

Understanding the Security Options

5-1

Using WEP Security

5-2

Basic Requirements for WEP

5-2

WEP Security Settings Worksheet

5-3

How to Configure WEP Encryption Security

5-4

Using WPA-PSK Advanced Security

5-5

Basic Requirements for WPA-PSK

5-5

WPA-PSK Security Settings Worksheet

5-6

How to Configure WPA-PSK Advanced Security

5-6

Chapter 6

 

Troubleshooting

 

Basic Tips

6-1

Frequently Asked Questions

6-2

General Questions

6-2

Why do I see no more than 54 Mbps on the Configuration Utility status line? ..6-2

The WG111U Smart Configuration Utility keeps asking me to save my settings 6-2

Ad Hoc mode is not working correctly

6-2

How to know if the WG111U card has received a valid IP address

6-3

How to use XP’s own Wireless configuration utility

6-3

I cannot connect to the AP that I want from the Networks browser list

6-3

New Hardware Wizard appears after installation has completed

6-3

How to get a PDF copy of the Manual

6-3

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