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FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure
Declaration Of Conformity
Regulatory Compliance Information
FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States
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Contents
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Chapter 1 About This Manual
Audience, Scope, Conventions
How to Print this Manual
Chapter 2 Introduction
About the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511
Key Features and
Whats in the Box?
A Road Map for How to Get There From Here
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511
2-4 Introdu ction
Table 2-1. A Road Map for How to Get There From Here ...
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Introduction 2-5
Table 2-1. A Road Map for How to Get There From Here ...
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2-6 Introdu ction
Table 2-1. A Road Map for How to Get There From Here ...
Chapter 3 Basic Setup
What You Need Before You Begin
Verifying System Requirements
Observing Location and Range Guidelines
Two Basic Operating Modes
WPN511 Default Wireless Configuration Settings
Basic Installation Instructions
For Windows XP Users Installing a WPN511
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For Windows 2000 & 98/Me Users Installing a WPN511
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WPN511 Wireless Connection Indicators
Interpreting the LEDs on the WPN511
Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors
Troubleshooting
Basic Tips
Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions
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Chapter 4 Configuration
Understanding the Configuration Options
Using Configuration Profiles
Connecting to an Access Point in Infrastructure Mode
How to Configure an Infrastructure Mode Profile
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Connecting to Another PC in Ad-hoc Mode
How to Configure an Ad-hoc Mode Profile
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How to Start a Computer-to-Computer (Ad-Hoc) Network
Enabling Wireless Security Features
Identifying the Wireless Network Name (SSID) and WEP Security Settings
How to Configure WEP Encryption Security
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Advanced Settings Page
Technica l Sp ecifications A-1
Appendix A Technical Specifications
This appendix provides technical specifications for the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511
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Appendix B Wireless Networking Basics
Wireless Networking Overview
Infrastructure Mode
Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup)
Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID)
Authentication and WEP
802.11 Authentication
Open System Authentication
Shared Key Authentication
Overview of WEP Parameters
Key Size
WEP Configuration Options
Wireless Channels
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Appendix C Preparing Your PCs for Network Access
Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking
Configuring Windows 95, 98, and Me for TCP/IP Networking
Installing or Verifying Windows Networking Components
Enabling DHCP to Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings in Windows 95B, 98, and Me
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Selecting the Windows Internet Access Method
Verifying TCP/IP Properties
Configuring Windows 2000 or XP for TCP/IP Networking
Install or Verify Windows Networking Components
Configuring DHCP of TCP/IP in Windows XP, 2000, or NT4
DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP
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DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows 2000
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DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows NT4
Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP, 2000, and NT4
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Glossary
List of Glossary Terms
Use the list below to find definitions for technical terms used in this manual.
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Index
