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v2.0, February 2007
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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1-2
Verify System Requirements
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1-2
Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines
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1-2
WN311T Default Wireless Settings
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1-2
Installation
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1-3
Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet
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1-6
Smart Wizard Status Bar
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1-7
WN311T Icon Colors
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1-8
Removing the WN311T Software
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1-8
Upgrading the WN311T Software
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1-9
Chapter 2
Network Connections and Wireless Security
Disabling the Windows 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
Finding a Network
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2-4
Profiles
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2-5
Adding Profiles
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2-5
Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router
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2-6
Setting up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile
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2-7
Starting a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection
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2-9
Wireless Security
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2-10
Using Wireless Security Features
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2-10