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Contents
About This Manual
Conventions, Formats, and Scope
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How to Use This Manual
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How to Print This Manual
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Chapter 1
Basic Setup
What You Need Before You Begin
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Verify System Requirements
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Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines
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What Is in the Box
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WN111v2 Default Wireless Settings
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Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet
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WN111v2 Icon
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Smart Wizard Status Bar
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Wireless-N USB Adapter LED
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Removing the WN111v2 Software
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Upgrading the WN111v2 Software
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Chapter 2
Network Connections and Wireless Security
Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility
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Using the Smart Wizard to Modify Your Settings
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Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area
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Joining a Network
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Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Connect to a Wireless Network
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Creating a Profile
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Starting a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection
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About Wireless Security
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Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings
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Setting Up WPA-PSK [TKIP] or WPA2-PSK [AES] Security
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