User Manual

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v1.0, May 2006
Contents
About This Manual
Conventions, Formats, and Scope ................................................................................... ix
How to Print This Manual .................................................................................................. x
Chapter 1
Basic Setup
What You Need Before You Begin ..................................................................................4-2
Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines ..................................................4-2
Infrastructure and Ad Hoc Modes ...................................................................................4-2
WN311B Default Wireless Settings ................................................................................4-3
Installation ................................................................................................................4-4
Use the status bar to verify your wireless connectivity. ............................................4-7
Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet ........................................................4-7
The Smart Wizard Status Bar ...................................................................................4-8
The WN311B Icon Colors .........................................................................................4-9
Removing the WN311B Software .................................................................................4-10
Upgrading the WN311B Software .................................................................................4-10
Chapter 2
Network Connections and Wireless Security
Understanding the WN311B Smart Wizard ....................................................................5-1
Finding a Network ...........................................................................................................5-2
Profiles ............................................................................................................................5-3
Adding Profiles .........................................................................................................5-3
Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router ........................................5-3
Setting up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile ....................................................5-5
Starting a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection ...........................5-7
Wireless Security ............................................................................................................5-8
Using Wireless Security Features ..................................................................................5-8
Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings ..................................................5-9
Setting up WEP Encryption Security ............................................................................5-10