User Manual

Contents v
March 2006
Contents
Chapter 1
Introduction
What’s in the Box? ..........................................................................................................2-1
A Road Map for ‘How to Get There From Here’ .............................................................2-2
Chapter 3
Basic Setup
What You Need Before You Begin ..................................................................................3-1
Verifying System Requirements ...............................................................................3-1
Observing Location and Range Guidelines ..............................................................3-2
Two Basic Operating Modes ...........................................................................................3-2
WN511T Default Wireless Configuration Settings ..........................................................3-2
Basic Installation Instructions .........................................................................................3-3
WN511T Wireless Connection Indicators .......................................................................3-6
Interpreting the LEDs on the WN511T .....................................................................3-7
Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors .......................................................................3-7
Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................................3-8
Basic Tips .................................................................................................................3-8
Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions .........................................................3-9
Chapter 4
Configuration
Understanding the Configuration Options ......................................................................4-1
Using Configuration Profiles ...........................................................................................4-1
Connecting to an Access Point in Infrastructure Mode ............................................4-2
How to Configure an Infrastructure Mode Profile .....................................................4-2
Connecting to Another PC in Ad-hoc Mode ....................................................................4-4
How to Configure an Ad-hoc Mode Profile ...............................................................4-4
How to Start a Computer-to-Computer (Ad-Hoc) Network .......................................4-6
Enabling Wireless Security Features ..............................................................................4-7
Identifying the Wireless Network Name (SSID) and WEP Security Settings ...........4-7