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v1.0, March 2008
Contents
Chapter 1 Basic Setup
What You Need Before You Begin
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1-1
Verify System Requirements
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1-1
Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines
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1-1
What Is in the Box
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1-2
Default Wireless Settings
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1-2
Installation
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1-3
Installing the WG111v3 Software
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1-3
Connecting the Wireless Adapter
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1-4
Using the Smart Wizard to Set up Your Wireless Adapter
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1-4
Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet
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1-8
Smart Wizard Status Bar
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1-8
Icon Colors
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1-9
Placing the USB Adapter Cradle
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1-10
Removing the Software
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1-11
Upgrading the Wireless Adapter Software
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1-11
Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security
Disabling the Windows XP Zero Configuration Utility
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2-1
Understanding the Smart Wizard
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2-2
Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area
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2-2
Joining a Network
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2-4
Selecting a Network
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2-4
Using WPS to Connect to a Wireless Network
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2-5
Profiles
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2-8
Adding Profiles
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2-9
Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router
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2-9
Setting up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile
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2-11
Starting a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection
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2-12
Wireless Security
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2-13