Contents

About This Manual

 

Audience, Conventions, and Scope

ix

Basic Setup

 

What You Need Before You Begin

1

Verify System Requirements

1

Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines

1

What Is in the Box

2

Default Wireless Settings

2

Installation Instructions

3

Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet

6

The Smart Wizard Status Bar

7

Icon Colors

8

Placing the USB Adapter Cradle

8

Removing the Software

9

Upgrading the Wireless Adapter Software

10

Network Connections and Wireless Security

 

Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility

11

Understanding the Smart Wizard

12

Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area

12

Finding a Network

14

Profiles

15

Adding Profiles

15

Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router

15

Setting up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile

17

Starting a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection

19

Wireless Security

20

Know Your Wireless Network Settings

20

Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings

21

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