User's Manual
Table Of Contents
Contents
Contents .......................................................................................................................................... 3
Preface............................................................................................................................................. 4
Overview......................................................................................................................................... 5
Device Types .............................................................................................................................. 5
Shipping Package Contents......................................................................................................... 5
System Requirements.................................................................................................................. 5
Inserting and Removing the Wireless LAN Client Adapter....................................................... 5
Checking Adapter Activity..................................................................................................... 6
Installing the Wireless LAN Client Adapter Driver and Client Utility ...................................... 6
Installation Steps..................................................................................................................... 6
Custom Installation................................................................................................................... 12
Uninstalling the Client Utility and Drivers............................................................................... 14
Introduction to the Client Utility................................................................................................... 15
Service Set Identifiers............................................................................................................... 15
Wireless Bands and Channels................................................................................................... 15
Client Utility Overview............................................................................................................. 16
Accessing the Client Utility...................................................................................................... 16
Using the Tray Icon .............................................................................................................. 16
Navigating the User Interface................................................................................................... 18
Default View......................................................................................................................... 18
Networks Tab........................................................................................................................ 22
Profiles.................................................................................................................................. 26
Monitoring Network Status................................................................................................... 28
Configuration Overview ............................................................................................................... 32
Scanning for Available Networks............................................................................................. 32
Working with Profiles............................................................................................................... 33
Wireless Security...................................................................................................................... 35
Regulatory..................................................................................................................................... 38
Glossary ........................................................................................................................................ 39
Index ............................................................................................................................................. 45
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