NETGEAR WPNT511 User Manual

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User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511

4-4

Network Connections and Wireless Security

v1.0, October 2005

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 the Save Profile button.

All the configuration settings are saved in this profile.

b. Click Apply.

c.

Click Close to exit the wizard, or Cancel to return to the previous settings.

4. Verify wireless connectivity to your network.

Verify connectivity by using a browser such as Netscape or Internet Explorer to connect to the
Internet, or check for file and printer access on your network.

Figure 4-2

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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