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Contents
Chapter 1
About This Manual
Audience, Scope, Conventions
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1-1
How to Use this Manual
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1-2
How to Print this Manual
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1-3
Chapter 2
Introduction
About the WG111U
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2-1
Key Features
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2-2
802.11a and 802.11b/g Wireless Networking
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2-2
Comparing the 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g Modes
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2-3
What’s in the Box?
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2-4
A Road Map for ‘How to Get There From Here’
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2-4
Chapter 3
Basic Setup
What You Need Before You Begin
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3-1
Verifying System Requirements
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3-1
Observing Location and Range Guidelines
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3-2
Determining Placement of the USB Adapter
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3-2
Two Basic Operating Modes
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3-3
WG111U Default Wireless Configuration Settings
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3-4
Basic Installation Instructions
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3-4
For Windows XP Users Installing a WG111U
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3-5
For Windows 2000, ME, and 98SE Users Installing a WG111U
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3-9
WG111U Wireless Connection Indicators
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3-12
Interpreting the LED on the WG111U
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3-13
Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors
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3-14