Table Of Contents - NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT WN311B User Manual

About This Manual
Conventions, Formats and Scope .................................................................................... ix
How to Use This Manual ................................................................................................... x
How to Print this Manual .................................................................................................... x
Chapter 1
Basic Setup
What You Need Before You Begin ..................................................................................1-2
Verify System Requirements ....................................................................................1-2
Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines ..................................................1-2
WN311B Default Wireless Settings ................................................................................1-2
Installation ......................................................................................................................1-3
Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet ........................................................1-6
The WN311B Icon Colors .........................................................................................1-7
Smart Wizard Status Bar ..........................................................................................1-7
Removing the WN311B Software ...................................................................................1-8
Upgrading the WN311B Software ...................................................................................1-9
Chapter 2
Network Connections and Wireless Security
Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility ...........................................................2-1
Understanding the Smart Wizard ...................................................................................2-2
Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area ........................................................................2-2
Finding a Network ...........................................................................................................2-4
Profiles ............................................................................................................................2-5
Adding Profiles .........................................................................................................2-5
Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router ........................................2-5
Setting up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile ....................................................2-7
Starting a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection ...........................2-9
Wireless Security ..........................................................................................................2-10
Using Wireless Security Features ................................................................................2-10
v2.0, February 2007
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