Joining A Network; Selecting A Network - NETGEAR WG111v3 - 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter User Manual

NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual
• Connect: Connect to the network that you selected.
• Scan: Check for wireless networks. Clicking Scan refreshes the screen.
• Close: Close the window of the Wizard.

Joining a Network

During installation, the wireless adapter either connects to a wireless access point or router, or lists
the available networks to let you select a network. After installation you can use the Join a
Network button or the Networks tab at any time to connect to another access point or router or to
view the available networks and select one:
• If none of the wireless access points or routers in the network support WPS, or if you prefer to
manually select a network, see
• If a wireless access point or router in the network supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), see
"Using WPS to Connect to a Wireless

Selecting a Network

During installation, the wireless adapter connects to a wireless access point or router, or lists the
available networks to let you select a network. After installation you can use the Join a Network
button or the Networks tab at any time to either connect to another access point or router or to view
the available networks and select one:
Note: Unless you are using WPS, make sure that you know the security settings for the
network that you want to use. For example, if WEP is used then you need to know
the WEP key. If you use secure networks frequently, set up profiles for each
network with the wireless network and security settings.
Depending on whether or not a wireless access point or router in the network supports Wi-Fi
Protected Setup (WPS), the Smart Wizard presents different screens.
To join a network:
1. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. On the status bar, click Join a Network.
2. If the Smart Wizard detects an access point or router with WPS, it displays the WPS screen. To
connect manually (not using WPS), select No, and click Next.
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