Guillemot 5061156 User Manuals

Table of Contents

• YOUR HERCULES WIRELESS N ACCESS POINT

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• 1.1. Recommendations

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• 1.2. Specifications

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• 1.3. Minimum system requirements

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• 1.4. Box contents

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• 1.5. Front face overview

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• 1.6. Connectivity overview

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• INSTALLING YOUR HERCULES WIRELESS N ACCESS POINT

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• 2.1. How to position your Hercules Wireless N Access Point

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• 2.2. Launching the Hercules Wireless N Access Point installation Assistant

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• 2.3. Installing Hercules Wireless N Access Point only

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• 2.4. Installing the Hercules pack (Hercules Wireless N Access Point + Wireless N USB Key)

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• 2.5. Installing the Wireless N USB key only

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• 2.6. Exploring the CD-ROM

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• 2.7. Connecting to a network with Wi-Fi Protected SetupTM

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• Connecting to a network in master mode

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• Connecting to a network in client mode

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• WIFI MANAGER N, THE VERSATILE UTILITY

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• 3.1. Opening the doors of WiFi Manager N

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• 3.2. Changing the WiFi Manager N password

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• 3.3. Navigating within the WiFi Manager N interface

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• 3.4. Resolving any difficulties accessing WiFi Manager N or the Internet

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• 3.5. Mastering your WiFi network at your fingertips

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• 3.5.1. Personalizing your WiFi network

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• 3.5.2. Securing your WiFi network

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• 3.5.3. Limiting access to your WiFi network to certain WiFi computers or devices

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• 3.6. A toolbox with multiple facets

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• 3.6.1. Restarting your Hercules access point

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• 3.6.2. Restoring your original settings

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• 3.6.3. Updating firmware

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• WELCOME TO THE WIRELESS ATTITUDETM!

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• 4.1. A few important points to bear in mind before getting started

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• 4.2. Computers running Windows Vista: Sharing folders, a printer or an ADSL connection

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• 4.2.1. Enabling sharing

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• 4.2.2. Windows Vista: Sharing public or personal folders

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• 4.2.3. Computers running Windows Vista: Accessing shared folders

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• 4.2.4. Windows Vista: Sharing a printer

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• 4.2.5. Computers running Windows Vista : Accessing the shared printer

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• 4.2.6. Windows Vista: Sharing an ADSL connection in an Infrastructure type network

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• 4.3. Computers running Windows XP: Sharing folders, a printer or an ADSL connection

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• 4.3.1. Windows XP: Using the Network Setup Wizard in an Infrastructure network

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• 4.3.2. Windows XP: Sharing folders

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• 4.3.3. Windows XP: Accessing shared folders

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• 4.3.4. Windows XP: Sharing a printer

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• 4.3.5. Windows XP: Modifying a workgroup name

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• (advanced users)

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• Computers running Windows 2000: Sharing folders, a printer or an ADSL connection

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• 4.4.1. Creating a workgroup in Windows 2000

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• 4.4.2. Windows 2000: Sharing folders

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• 4.4.3. Windows 2000: Accessing shared folders

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• 4.4.4. Windows 2000: Sharing a printer

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• 4.4.5. Windows 2000: Modifying a workgroup name

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• 4.4.6. Windows 2000: Sharing an ADSL connection in an Infrastructure network

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• (advanced users)

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• 4.5. Computers running Windows Me: Sharing folders, a printer or an ADSL connection

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• 4.5.1. Windows Me: Using the Home Networking Wizard in an Infrastructure network

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• 4.5.2. Windows Me: Sharing folders

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• 4.5.3. Windows Me: Accessing shared folders

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• 4.5.4. Windows Me: Sharing a printer

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• 4.5.5. Windows Me: Modifying a workgroup name

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• (advanced users)

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• 4.6. Computers running Windows 98 SE: Sharing folders, a printer or an ADSL connection

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• 4.6.1. Windows 98 SE: Creating a workgroup

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• 4.6.2. Windows 98 SE: Sharing folders

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• 4.6.3. Windows 98 SE: Accessing shared folders

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• 4.6.4. Windows 98 SE: Sharing a printer

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• 4.6.5. Windows 98 SE: Sharing an ADSL connection in an Infrastructure network

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• (advanced users)

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• WIFI MANAGER N FOR ADVANCED USERS

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• 5.1. Configuring your WiFi network’s advanced options

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• 5.2. Configuring the DHCP server

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• 5.3. Setting priorities for types of data according to available bandwidth

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• 5.4. Product information

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• GLOSSARY

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• TECHNICAL SUPPORT

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• WARRANTY

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• ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION RECOMMENDATION

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