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Chapter 2
Network Connections and Wireless Security
This chapter explains how to use the Smart Wizard to connect to wireless networks and how to set 
up wireless security on your adpater if you are joining a secured wireless network. 
Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area
You can use the Networks tab to view all available wireless networks in your area. You can also 
scan to search for wireless networks and refresh the tab.
To view information about wireless networks:
1.Click the...

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Joining a Network
During the installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. After installation you can 
use the Join a Network button on the Network tab to view available networks and select the one 
that you want. 
To join a network:
1.Use the   icon to open the Smart Wizard. On the status bar, click Join a Network..
Table 2-1.  Network Tab
Field or ButtonDescription
Network Name (SSID) The name assigned to a wireless...

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A list of networks displays: 
2.How you join the network depends on whether it uses wireless security, and whether it 
supports WPS.
•Open network. This network does not use any wireless security. You might join an open 
network at a coffee shop or public area. Select the network and click Connect.
•Secured network. To join a secured wireless network, select it and click Connect. If the 
network is hidden, you must type its network...

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Using Push N Connect to Join a Network
If there is a WPS network in your area, you can use Push N Connect to join it and automatically 
configure the wireless security settings for your adapter.
To join a network:
1.On the Networks tab, select the network and click Connect.
If the router supports Push N Connect (also called WPS), the following screen displays:
2.Press and hold the push button on the side of the wireless-N USB adapter...

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2.Enter the network settings. 
a.In the Profile field, type a name for the profile.
b.In the Network Name (SSID) field, select a network, or enter the SSID.
c.In the Network Type section, make sure that Access Point (Infrastructure) is selected. 
This setting lets you connect to a wireless network. For help with Ad Hoc mode, see 
“Setting Up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile” on page 2-6.
3.Click Save Profile.
All the...

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Managing Profiles
If you use your computer to connect to different wireless networks, you can create a profile for 
each wireless network. Then you can easily load the profile that has all the settings that you need 
to join the network you are using at the time. You manage your profiles in the Settings tab:
There are two special profile names: Default and Profile. 
•Default. The profile named Default automatically scans for any...

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To create an Ad Hoc mode profile:
1.Click the   icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings tab displays:
2.Enter the network settings.
a.Select Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) for the network type.
b.Select or enter the network name (SSID) for the Ad Hoc network.
c.In the Profile field, type the name of the profile.
d.Click Apply.
3.Save your settings in a profile. 
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5.Verify wireless connectivity between your peer devices with the ping program:
a.On the Windows taskbar, select Start > Run.
b.Assuming the target PC is configured with 192.168.0.1 as its IP address, type:
ping -t 192.168.0.1 
and then click OK.
c.A continuous ping is sent to the device with the 192.168.0.1 static IP address. The ping 
response should change to Reply.
At this point the connection is established. 
Starting a...

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3.Click Initiate Ad Hoc. The Ad Hoc Setting screen displays:
4.In the Start Ad Hoc drop-down list, select the wireless standard (802.11g or 802.11b) for your 
Ad Hoc computer-to-computer network.
5.In the Channel drop-down list, Automatic should work. If you notice interference problems 
with another nearby wireless device, select a channel that is not being used by other nearby 
wireless networks. Use the Networks tab to view the...

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Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings
If you do not use WPS, then you need to know the security settings to join a secured wireless 
network. You can save the settings in a profile. You can also print this page, fill in the wireless 
network settings, and put it in a safe place for future reference.
•Network Name (SSID) ______________________________ 
•If WPA2-PSK or WPA-PSK authentication is used: 
Passphrase:...