Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN, User Manual

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Wireless Network Overview
About Wireless Network Technology
What do I need to setup a Wireless Network?
Wireless Networking Basics
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What is a wireless network management utility?
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Network Name
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Profiles
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Security
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Configure a Wireless Network
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Identify a Wireless Network
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Select a Wireless Network Mode
How do I turn my radio on and off?
About Wireless Network Technology
A Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) connects computers without network cables.
Instead computers use radio communications to send data between each other. In a
WLAN, a radio communications device called an access point or wireless router
connects network computers and provides Internet or network access. You can
communicate directly with other wireless computers, or connect to an existing
network through a wireless access point. When you set up your wireless adapter,
you select the operating mode for the kind of wireless network you want. You can
use your Intel(R) PRO/Wireless Network Connection adapter to connect to other
similar wireless devices that comply with the 802.11 standard for wireless
networking.
What do I need to setup a Wireless Network?
To setup a wireless network, you need the following:
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Broadband internet service such as cable or DSL. This includes a broadband
modem