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WAN Setup page (Router Configuration page)
wardriving
weak signals (wireless routers), troubleshooting
web content, blocking
     Block Sites page (Router Configuration web page)
     education as alternative to
     filter schedules
     free speech
     keyword lists 2nd
     trusted computers
     trusted IP addresses
websites, blocking 2nd
Welcome screen, logging in/out of user accounts
Welcome tab (Backup Wizard (Advanced))
WEP (Wired Equivalency Privacy) button (Wireless Settings page) 2nd
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) security protocol
     authentication keys
     automatic authentication setting
     configuring
     defining
     Open System Authentication setting 2nd
     passphrases
     Shared Key Authentication setting 2nd
     static keys
     WiFi adapters, configuring for
Where the From line contains people check box (New Mail Rule dialog)
WiFi Adapter Context Menu
     Repair command
     Wireless Network Connection Status dialog
WiFi adapters [See network adapters.]
WiFi Card Access lists (WiFi routers)
WiFi networks
     802.11a standard
     802.11b standard
     802.11g standard
     benefits of
     Bluetooth
     broadband connections
         cable
         DSL
         satellite Internet
     costs of
     getting the most from
     scanning for
     security
     signal range
     wired networks, converting from
WiFi printers
WiFi routers
     access points
     Advanced Wireless Settings page, Enable SSID Broadcast setting
     authentication keys
     B routers
     Backup Settings page
         File Download dialog
         Restore command
         Save As dialog
     broadband connectors
     CAT 5 networking cable
     Change WiFi Router Password setting
     configuration screen
     configuring
         backups
         configuration snapshots
         Internet settings 2nd
         IP addresses
         router access
         setup CDs
         wireless settings
     connecting to
     Connection Status page
     data encryption
     DHCP servers
     DNS servers
     documentation URLs
     Enable/Disable SSID Broadcast setting 2nd
     Erase command
     Ethernet ports
     Ethernet switches
     firewalls 2nd
     firmware
     hotspots
     hub connections
     installing
         broadband device connections
         computer connections
         hardware requirements
         router placement
         wired computer connections
     Internet interface, ping command-line tool
     Internet services, blocking
         AIM
         Block Settings page (Router Configuration web page)
         default services list
         filter schedules
         free speech
         FTP
         HTTP
         IP addresses
         Muse software platform example
         Netmeeting communication platform
         peer-to-peer gaming
         port forwarding 2nd
         port number list website
         port triggering 2nd
         required information
         services, selecting
         UDP/TCP protocols
         user defined services
     IP addresses
         assigning
         retrieving
         viewing range of
     key authentication
     LAN ports
     logging on/off
     MAC hardware address access lists
     modem connections
     network adapters
     networks
         computer capacity
         connectivity, troubleshooting 2nd
     passwords
     port designations
     Remember my password check box
     remote management
     Router Configuration page
         Advanced Wireless Settings page
         Apply button
         Respond to Ping on Internet Port option
         WAN Setup page
         Wireless Card Access Setup page
         Wireless Settings page 2nd
     satellite broadband connections
     Set Password command
     SSID 2nd
     status, checking
     switches 2nd
     TCP/IP settings, configuring
     Test button
     URL information, finding
     weak signals, troubleshooting
     web address information, finding
     web content, blocking
         Block Sites page (Router Configuration web page)
         filter schedules
         free speech
         keyword lists 2nd
         trusted computers
         trusted IP addresses
     WEP security protocol
     WiFi Card Access lists
     WPA security protocol 2nd
     WRT54G Wireless-G Broadband Routers (Linksys)
wififreespot.com website
wildcard searches
Windows Firewall
Windows Help and Support Center, troubleshooting network adapters
Windows Search window (My Network Places window)
Windows System Information utility, determining computer upgradability
Windows System Tray
     antivirus software, opening
     spyware alerts, receiving
     Update Antivirus button
Windows Update 2nd
Windows Wireless Connection Monitor
Windows Wireless Connection utility
     Access Point (Infrastructure) option
     Apply button
     network adapters, configuring 2nd
     Scan option
Windows Wireless Networking Properties dialog (Advanced Security dialog)
Windows XP
     application windows
         maximizing/minimizing
         opening/closing
         switching between
     Automated System Recovery (ASR) Wizard
     Backup or Restore Wizard
         All information on this computer option
         Always start in wizard mode check box
         Back up files and settings option
         Backup Process dialog
         Backup Utility, installing
         Choose a place to save your backup drop-down list box
         data, restoring
         Everyone's documents and settings option
         Items to Back Up screen
         Let me choose what to back up option
         My documents and settings option
         My Network Places icon
     Backup utility
         Advanced Mode window
         automated data recovery
         Backup Wizard (Advanced) 2nd
         CD/DVD backups
         copy backups
         daily backups
         differential backups
         file compression
         incremental backups
         installing
         local folders versus shared folders
         normal backups
         Restore Wizard (Advanced) 2nd
     Command window
         exiting
         gateways
         opening
         ping command-line tool
         tracert command-line tool
     Computer Administrator accounts 2nd
         .NET Passports
         changing account pictures
         changing account type
         deleting
         logging on/off
         passwords 2nd 3rd
     Context menu, Status option
     Control Panel
         accessing Network and Internet Connection window
         Categories view
         Classic view
         Local Area Connection Properties dialog
         Network and Internet Connections window
         Switch to Category View link
         Switch to Classic View link
         viewing local area connections
     desktop
         attaching My Computer window icon to
         navigating
         notification area
     Device Manger
         checking network adapter installation
         disabling network adapters
         hardware, locating
         navigating
         updating drivers
     files/folders, saving
     Found New Hardware Wizard, network adapter installations
     Guest accounts
     Help and Support Center window 2nd
     icons
         adding to desktop
         notification area, viewing in
         Quick Launch toolbar, viewing in
     Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog
     limited user accounts 2nd
         .NET Passports
         changing account pictures
         changing account type
         deleting
         logging on/off
         passwords 2nd
     Local Area Connection Properties dialog
     Log Off Windows dialog box, Switch User feature
     Minimize button
     My Computer window
     My Documents folder 2nd
     My Network Places window 2nd
     Name Changes dialog
     Network and Internet Connection window
     network resources, accessing
     Network Setup Wizard
         adding computers to workgroups
         configuring file/print sharing
         naming computers
         naming workgroups
         Network Setup Disks
         selecting connection method
         starting
         This computer connects directly to the Internet option
         This computer connects to the Internet through a residential gateway or through another computer on my network option
         Turn on file and print sharing option
     Open Backup File dialog
    Owner accounts [See Computer Administrator accounts.]
     Performance and Maintenance window, System Restore feature
     Properties dialog
         Client for Microsoft Networks 2nd
         Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
     Quick Launch toolbar
     Restore files and settings option
     Restore Progress dialog
     Search tool
     security
     Security Center 2nd
         antivirus software
         Automatic Updates dialog box
         disabled components
         Firewall dialog
         Turn on Automatic Updates button
         updates
         upgrading to
         Virus Protection dialog
         web links
     Select File to Catalog dialog 2nd
     Select Network Client dialog
     Select Network Service dialog
     Start menu
     System Properties dialog
         changing computer names
         changing workgroup names
         computer upgradability
         Device Manager, disabling network adapters
         opening
         Windows Update button
     System Restore feature
         Create a restore point option
         opening 2nd
         Restore my computer to an earlier time option
         Safe Mode
         turning on/off
     TCP/IP Properties dialog
     TCP/IP protocol, disabling
     updates
         Automatic Updates dialog box
         installing
         Windows Update
     user accounts
         changing account pictures
         creating
         limited user accounts 2nd
         naming
         selecting type of
     User Accounts window
         Change the account type task
         Change the picture task
         changing account pictures
         Create a password task
         creating user accounts
         Delete the account task
         naming user accounts
         selecting user account type
         Set up my account to use a .NET Passport task
     Welcome screen, logging in/out of user accounts
     Windows Help and Support Center, troubleshooting network adapter installations
     Windows System Information utility, determining computer upgradability
     Windows Update
     Windows Wireless Connection utility
         Access Point (Infrastructure) option
         Apply button
         configuring network adapters 2nd
         Scan option
     windows, switching
     Wireless Connection utility, network adapters
     Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog
         enabling/disabling TCP/IP protocol
         Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog
         Select Network Client dialog
         Select Network Service dialog
         Uninstall button
     Wireless Network Connection Status dialog
     workgroups
         connection limitations
         early Windows versions, compatibility with
wired networks, converting to wireless
Wireless Card Access Setup page (Router Configuration page)
Wireless Connection utility, network adapters
Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog
     Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog
     Select Network Client dialog
     Select Network Service dialog
     TCP/IP protocol, enabling/disabling
     Uninstall button
Wireless Network Connection Status dialog (WiFi Adapter Context Menu) 2nd
Wireless Settings page (Router Configuration page)
     Apply button
     Key Lifetime text box
     WEP (Wired Equivalency Privacy) button 2nd
     WPA-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre-Shared Key) option
wizards
     .NET Passport Wizard
     Automated System Recovery (ASR) Wizard 2nd 3rd
     Backup or Restore Wizard
         All information on this computer option
         Always start in wizard mode check box
         Back up files and settings option
         Backup Process dialog
         Backup Utility, installing
         Choose a place to save your backup drop-down list box
         Everyone's documents and settings option
         Items to Back Up screen
         Let me choose what to back up option
         My documents and settings option
         My Network Places icon
         restoring data
     Backup Wizard (Advanced)
         Back up selected files, drives or network data option
         Drive drop-down list
         Restore and Manage Media tab
         Save As dialog
         Schedule Jobs tab
         Select the type of backup drop-down list
         Set Schedule dialog
         Verify data after backup check box
         Welcome tab
     Network Place, adding network places to My Network Places window
     Network Setup Wizard
         adding computers to workgroups
         configuring file/print sharing
         naming computers
         naming workgroups
         Network Setup Disks
         selecting connection method
         starting
         This computer connects directly to the Internet option
         This computer connects to the Internet through a residential gateway or through another computer on my network option
         Turn on file and print sharing option
     Restore Wizard (Advanced) 2nd
         Open Backup File dialog
         Restore files and settings option
         Restore Progress dialog
         Select File to Catalog dialog
WLAN (wireless local area networks)
     operational frequency range
     SSID
     versus LAN
workgroups
     computers
         assigning to
         configuring
     connection limitations
     drive sharing 2nd
     file sharing 2nd 3rd
     folder sharing
     IP addressing 2nd
     membership, verifying
     naming 2nd
     NetBIOS names 2nd 3rd
     network computers, searching for
     network configurations
         adding clients/services
         clients
         enabling installed items
         network protocols
         services
         viewing local area connection properties
         viewing network connections
     Network Setup Wizard
     printer sharing
         activating
         configuring 2nd 3rd
         local printers
     shares
         limitations
         security
         viewing
     Windows, compatibility with early versions
     wireless hotspot connections
worms
WPA (WiFi Protected Access) security protocol 2nd
WPA-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre-Shared Key) option (Wireless Settings page)
WRT54G Wireless-G Broadband Routers (Linksys)