Contents
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Contents
Chapter 1
Introduction
About the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311
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1-1
802.11a and 802.11b/g Wireless Networking
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1-1
Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products
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1-2
What’s in the Box?
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1-3
A Road Map for ‘How to Get There From Here’
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1-3
Chapter 2
Basic Setup
What You Will Need Before You Begin
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2-1
Verify System Requirements
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2-1
Observe Location and Range Guidelines
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2-2
Two Basic Operating Modes
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2-2
WAG311 Default Wireless Configuration Settings
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2-3
For Windows XP Users Installing a WAG311
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2-4
For Windows 2000 & 98/Me Users Installing a WAG311
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2-8
WAG311 Wireless Connection Indicators
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2-13
Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors
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2-13
Basic Troubleshooting Tips
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2-14
About Page
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2-15
Chapter 3
Configuration
Understanding the Configuration Options
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3-1
Using Configuration Profiles
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3-1
Networks Page
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3-2
Connect to an Access Point in Infrastructure Mode
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3-3
How to Configure an Infrastructure Mode Profile
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3-3
Connecting to Another PC in Ad-Hoc Mode
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3-5
How to Configure an Ad-Hoc Mode Profile
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3-5
How to Start a Computer-to-Computer (Ad-Hoc) Network
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3-7
Enabling Wireless Security Features
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3-8