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Contents
About This Manual
Conventions, Formats and Scope ...................... .............................................................. ix
How to Use This Manual ................................................................................................... x
How to Print this Manual .................................................................................................... x
Chapter 1
Basic Setup
What You Need Before You Begin ..................................................................................1-1
Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines ..................................................1-2
What Is in the Box .......................................................................................................... 1-2
WG311T Default Wireless Settings .................................................................................1-2
Installation ......................................................................................................................1-3
Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet ........................................................1-6
Smart Wizard Status Bar .......................................................................................... 1-7
WG311T Icon Colors ................................................................................................ 1-8
Removing the WG311T Software .............................................................................. .....1-9
Upgrading the WG311T Software ...................................................................................1-9
Chapter 2
Network Connections and Wireless Security
Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility ...........................................................2-1
Understanding the Smart Wizard ...................................................................................2-2
Viewing Networks in Your Area .............................................................. ........................2-2
Finding a Network ........................................................................................................... 2-4
Profiles ............................................................................................................................ 2-5
Adding Profiles ............................................................................. ............................2-5
Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router ........................................ 2-6
Setting up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile ....................................................2-7
Starting a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection ........................... 2-9
Wireless Security .......................................................................................... ................2-10
Using Wireless Security Features ................................................................................2-10