NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B - Manual (Page 7)

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Contents
Chapter 1
About This Manual
Audience, Scope, and Conventions .................................................................................. 1
Chapter 2
Basic Setup
What You Need Before You Begin ..................................................................................... 3
Verify System Requirements ....................................................................................... 3
Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines ..................................................... 3
What’s in the Box? ...................................................................................................... 4
Default Wireless Settings ............................................................................................ 4
Installation Instructions ...................................................................................................... 5
Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet ........................................................... 8
The Smart Wizard Status Bar ...................................................................................... 8
Icon Colors .................................................................................................................. 9
Removing the Software ................................................................................................... 10
Upgrading the Wireless Adapter Software ...................................................................... 10
Chapter 3
Network Connections and Wireless Security
Understanding the Smart Wizard .................................................................................... 11
Finding a Network ............................................................................................................ 12
Profiles ............................................................................................................................. 13
Adding Profiles .......................................................................................................... 13
Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router ......................................... 14
Setting up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile ..................................................... 15
Starting a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection ............................ 17
Wireless Security ............................................................................................................. 18
Know Your Wireless Network Settings ...................................................................... 18
Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings ................................................... 19
Setting up WEP Encryption Security ............................................................................... 20