User Manual

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v1.0, June 2008
Contents
About This Manual
Conventions, Formats, and Scope ................................................................................... ix
How to Use This Manual ................................................................................................... x
How to Print This Manual .................................................................................................. x
Chapter 1
Basic Setup
What You Need Before You Begin ..................................................................................1-1
Verify System Requirements ....................................................................................1-1
Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines ..................................................1-1
What Is in the Box ..........................................................................................................1-2
Default Wireless Settings .........................................................................................1-2
Installation ......................................................................................................................1-3
Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet ........................................................1-7
WN711 Icon Colors ..................................................................................................1-8
Smart Wizard Status Bar ..........................................................................................1-8
Removing the WN711 Software ....................................................................................1-10
Upgrading the WN711 Software ...................................................................................1-10
Chapter 2
Network Connections and Wireless Security
Disabling the Windows XP Zero Configuration Utility .....................................................2-1
Understanding the Smart Wizard ...................................................................................2-2
Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area ........................................................................2-2
Joining a Network ...........................................................................................................2-4
Using WPS to Connect to a Wireless Network ........................................................2-5
Profiles ............................................................................................................................2-9
Adding Profiles .......................................................................................................2-10
Setting Up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router ...............................2-10
Setting up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile ............................................ 2-11
Starting a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection .........................2-13