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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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x
How to Print this Manual
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x
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
WN311B Default Wireless Settings
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1-2
Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet
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1-3
The WN311B Icon Colors
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1-3
Smart Wizard Status Bar
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1-4
Removing the WN311B Software
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1-5
Upgrading the WN311B Software
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1-5
Chapter 2
Network Connections and Wireless Security
Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility
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2-1
Using the Smart Wizard to Modify Your Settings
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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
Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Connect to a Wireless Network
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2-5
Setting Up Wireless Network Profiles
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2-9
Creating an Infrastructure (Access Point) Profile
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2-10
Creating a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile
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2-11
Using Wireless Security
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2-14
Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings
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2-15
Setting up WEP Encryption Security
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2-16
Setting up WPA2-PSK Security
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2-17