Network Connections and Wireless Security | NETGEAR WNA1100-100ENS

Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security

This chapter explains how to use the Smart Wizard to connect to wireless networks and how to set up wireless security on your adpater if you are joining a secured wireless network.

Note: During installation if you selected Windows Utililty instead of the Smart Wizard, you will not be able to use these features. If you changed your mind, you can

remove the WNA1100 v1 software (see “Removing the WNA1100 v1 Software” on page 1-10) and use the Resource CD to reinstall the software with the Smart Wizard.

Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area

You can use the Networks tab to view all available wireless networks in your area. You can also scan to search for wireless networks and refresh the tab.

To view information about wireless networks:

1.Click the icon to open the Smart Wizard.

2.Click the Networks tab to display the following screen:

You can click a column heading to sort.

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The status bar shows your network connection and Internet connection.

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NETGEAR WNA1100-100ENS user manual Network Connections and Wireless Security, Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area

Contents

NETGEAR, Inc Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual FCC Statement Technical Support Industry Canada Statement FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR StatementsSAR Statement RF Exposure Information Product and Publication Details Contents Appendix B Related Documents Conventions, Formats, and Scope About This Manual Revision History What You Need Before You Begin Chapter Installation with Custom Setup Installation with Custom Setup Observe Wireless Location and Range GuidelinesFirst, Install the WNA1100v1 Software V1.0, December Then, Install Your WNA1100 v1 Adapter V1.0, December V1.0, December Monitoring Wireless Network and the Internet Connections Color Condition Description WNA1100 v1 Icon Understanding the Status Bar Smart Wizard Status Bar Wireless-N USB Adapter LED Removing the WNA1100 v1 SoftwareMeaning Upgrading the WNA1100 v1 Software V1.0, December Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area Network Connections and Wireless Security Joining a Network Network TabField or Button Description List of networks displays Using Push N Connect to Join a Network Creating a Profile to Connect to a Wireless Network Click Save Profile Managing Profiles Setting Up a Computer-to-Computer Ad Hoc Profile Select Computer-to-Computer Ad Hoc for the network type Select the Computer-to-Computer Ad Hoc network type Starting a Computer-to-Computer Ad Hoc Network Connection WEP. See Setting Up WEP Encryption Security on About Wireless Security Setting Up WPA-PSK Tkip or WPA2-PSK AES Security Wireless Network Name Ssid and Security Settings Setting Up WEP Encryption Security V1.0, December Monitoring Statistics Statistics DescriptionsLabel Description About Tab Settings About Your Smart WizardAbout Tab Field Description Get Info button Advanced SettingsCheck button Auto Check V1.0, December Optimizing Wireless Performance Wireless Network Performance Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth Broadband Internet Small Office and Home Office Soho Networking Technologies Assessing Your Network Speed Requirements Wireless Network Connection Theoretical Raw Transfer Time Theoretical Transfer Time for 1 Gigabyte Troubleshooting Tips Troubleshooting Connection Status Shows Troubleshooting Your Wireless Connection Problem Action Occasional Windows XP Connection Problems Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly FCC, CE Technical Specifications Feature Description Factory Default Settings Document Link Appendix B Related Documents