Contents
Netgear Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter
Technical Support
Europe EU Declaration of Conformity
English
Product and Publication Details
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Contents
Chapter Troubleshooting
Conventions, Formats, and Scope
About This Manual
How to Print this Manual
How to Use This Manual
Printing the Full Manual
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Verify System Requirements
Chapter Basic Setup
What You Need Before You Begin
Default Wireless Settings
Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines
What Is in the Box
Installation
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Hidden
Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet
Smart Wizard Status Bar
Icon Colors
Internet connection. See , Wireless Network Performance
Removing the Software
Upgrading the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Software
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Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility
Network Connections and Wireless Security
Understanding the Smart Wizard
Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area
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Finding a Network
Adding Profiles
Profiles
Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router
Setting up a Computer-to-Computer Ad Hoc Profile
Ping -t 192.168.0.1 and then click OK
Starting a Computer-to-Computer Ad Hoc Network Connection
Know Your Wireless Network Settings
Wireless Security
If WEP Authentication is Used
Wireless Network Name Ssid and Security Settings
Setting up WEP Encryption Security
Setting up WPA2-PSK Security
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Setting up WPA-PSK Security
Advanced Settings
Statistics
About
Optimizing Wireless Performance
Chapter Wireless Network Performance
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Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth
Broadband Internet
Overview of Home and Small Office Networking Technologies
Assessing Your Speed Requirements
Wired Ethernet
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Troubleshooting Tips
Chapter Troubleshooting
Appendix B
Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly
Wireless
Default Configuration Settings
USB
Technical Specifications
Document Link
Appendix B Related Documents
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