NETGEAR WN511T User Manual

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NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511T User Manual

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Network Connections and Wireless Security

vv1.1, April 2006

Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router

Follow these instructions to set up the WNT511T Wireless Notebook Adapter to connect to a
wireless access point or router.

1. Use the

icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings page opens.

2. Enter the network settings.

a.

In the Network Type section, be sure that Access Point (Infrastructure) is selected.

b. In the Profile box, type the name of the profile.

c.

In the Network Name (SSID) field select a network or enter the SSID.

3. Save your settings in a Profile.

a.

Click Save Profile.

All the configuration settings are saved in this profile.

b. Click Apply.

Figure 3-2

Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID
matches exactly the SSID used by the access point.

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