HP Wireless LAN 802.11b/g Device WN4201B - Default Chapter; Table of Contents

Wireless LAN 802.11b/g Device
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Table Of Contents
1 Introduction.......................................................................................................7
1.1 Inventory Checklist ......................................................................................7
1.2 Supported Security.......................................................................................8
2 Antenna Attachment...........................................................................................9
3 Verifying your Service Pack...............................................................................10
4 Security Settings..............................................................................................12
5 Service Pack 2: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration.................................13
5.1 Launching Microsoft Windows XP Wireless Network Configuration ..............13
5.2 Setting the Network Key Automatically........................................................14
5.3 Setting the Network Key Manually...............................................................16
5.3.1 WEP: Setting the Network Key (Network Security) ...................................19
5.3.2 WPA: Setting the Network Key (Network Security)...................................21
6 Service Pack 1: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration.................................24
6.1 Launching Microsoft Windows XP Wireless Network Configuration ..............24
6.2 Setting the Network name and Network Security .........................................25
6.2.1 WEP: Setting the Network Key (Network Security) ...................................28
6.2.2 WPA: Setting the Network Key (Network Security)...................................30
6.3 Verifying your Wireless Network Connection................................................32
6.4 Ad-Hoc Network.........................................................................................33
7 Activating Access Point Mode............................................................................34
7.1 Installation ................................................................................................ 35
7.2 Verifying your Wireless Network Connection................................................37
8 Access Point Mode ...........................................................................................38
8.1 Launching the SoftAP™ ..............................................................................38
8.2 The Wireless SoftAP™ Dialog Box ..............................................................40
8.2.1 File Menu ...............................................................................................41
8.2.1.1 Minimize to System Tray ................................................................41
8.2.1.2 Exit...............................................................................................41
8.2.2 Tools Menu.............................................................................................42
8.2.2.1 Switch to Station Mode...................................................................42
8.2.2.2 Disable / Enable Wireless ...............................................................45
8.2.2.3 Change Admin Password… .............................................................47
8.2.2.4 Options… ......................................................................................49
8.2.2.5 Status….........................................................................................59
8.2.3 Help Menu..............................................................................................62
8.3 Setting Security .........................................................................................63
8.3.1 WEP Security Settings .............................................................................63