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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
Verify System Requirements ....................................................................................1-1
Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines ..................................................1-2
What Is In the Box ........................... ...............................................................................1-2
WN111 Default Wireless Settings ...................................................................................1-3
Installation ......................................................................................................................1-3
Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet ........................................................1-9
WN111 Icon Colors ...................................................................... ............................1-9
Smart Wizard Status Bar ........................................................................................ 1-10
WN111 LED ............................................................................................................1-11
Placing the USB Adapter Cradle ..................... .............................................................1-11
Removing the WN111 Software ....................................................................................1-12
Upgrading the WN111 Software ......................................................................... ..........1-13
Chapter 2
Network Connections and Wireless Security
Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility ...........................................................2-1
Understanding the Smart Wizard ...................................................................................2-2
Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area ........................................................................2-2
Joining a Network ......................................................... ..................................................2-4
Using WPS to Connect to a Wireless Network ........................................................2-4
Manually Selecting a Wireless Network .............................................................. .....2-9
Profiles .......................................................................................................................... 2-12
Adding Profiles ............................................................................. ..........................2-12