Netgear WAG511 User's Guide download pdf (Page 7)

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v4.0, March 2007

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

Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines ..................................................1-2

Default Wireless Settings .........................................................................................1-2

Installation ......................................................................................................................1-3

Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet ........................................................1-6

WAG511 Icon Colors ................................................................................................1-6

Smart Wizard Status Bar ..........................................................................................1-7

WAG511 LEDs .........................................................................................................1-8

Removing the WAG511 Software ...................................................................................1-8

Upgrading the WAG511 Software ...................................................................................1-8

Chapter 2

Network Connections and Wireless Security

Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility ...........................................................2-1

Understanding the Smart Wireless Utility .......................................................................2-2

Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area ........................................................................2-2

Profiles ............................................................................................................................2-4

Adding Profiles .........................................................................................................2-4

Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router ..................................2-5

Setting up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile ..............................................2-6

Starting a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection ...........................2-7

Wireless Security ............................................................................................................2-8

Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings ............................................2-9

Setting up WEP Encryption Security ......................................................................2-10

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