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...NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511T
These setup instructions assume that you will connect to an access point or wireless router. Estimated completion time: 10 minutes.
Installation
1. First, install the WN511T software.
Insert the NETGEAR CD. If the CD main page does not appear, double click Autorun.exe on the CD.
a. Click Install the Software.The Check for Updates window...
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... see http://kbserver.netgear.com/main.asp
NETGEAR, INC. Support Information
Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR, for US & Canada only. For other countries, see your support information card.
E-mail: support@netgear.com
North American NETGEAR website: http://www.netgear.com
Statement of Conditions
In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right...
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... with Regard to R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC
A printed copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity certificate for this product is provided in the WN511T product package.
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Chapter 1 Basic Setup
What You Need Before You Begin 1-1 Verify System Requirements 1-1 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines 1-1 What Is in the Box ...1-2 Default Wireless Settings 1-2
Installation ...1-3 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet 1-7
Icon Colors ...1-7 Smart Wizard Status Bar 1-8 Removing the Software 1-9 Upgrading the Wireless Adapter Software...
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For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website in Appendix B, "Related Documents".
Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. website at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WN511T.asp.
How to Use This Manual
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...Basic Setup
The NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B lets you connect a PC computer to wireless networks. It is designed for PC computers running Microsoft Windows. For information about product features and compatible NETGEAR products, see the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com. This chapter describes how to install your Wireless Notebook Adapter and set up basic wireless...
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... Software - NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual (this
document) • Warranty and Support information card If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the product.
Default Wireless Settings
If this is a new wireless network installation...
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... RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual
Installation
The instructions in this chapter are for an Access Point (Infrastructure) installation. Wireless security, advanced settings, and Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) instructions are covered in Chapter 1, "Network Connections and Wireless Security. To install the Wireless Notebook Adapter. 1. First, install the WN511B software...
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2. Now, insert the Wireless Notebook Adapter.
Figure 1-2
a. When prompted, insert your Wireless Notebook Adapter.
b. Click Next to proceed. Windows will discover the adapter and continue the software installation process.
c. Follow the Windows prompts to complete the software installation.
d. If a Windows logo certification ...
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Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet
The Wireless Adapter has indicators that show the status of your connection to a wireless network and to the Internet:
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Icon: After you install the software, this icon appears on the desktop and in the lower
right of the Windows task bar. It is color coded to show the ...
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If you right-click in the System Tray icon, you can disable the Internet notification feature by clearing check mark on this line. If you do so, then only the IP address is shown.
Figure 1-8
Removing the Software
You can remove the Wireless Adapter software in these two ways: • Navigate the Windows Start menu to...
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... Wireless Notebook Adapter so that it matches the wireless security settings for your network. If you chose the Windows XP or Windows Vista Zero Configuration utility during installation, and now you want to use the Smart Wizard, then you need to disable the Windows utility. If you are working with the Vista configuration utility, see the online document: http://documentation.netgear...
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Understanding the Smart Wizard
These instructions explain how to use the NETGEAR WN511B Smart Wizard to change the Wireless Notebook Adapter wireless settings. When you have installed the software from the NETGEAR CD, the icon appears on your desktop and in the Windows System Tray. The Windows System Tray is located on the Windows ...
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Finding a Network
During the WN511B software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. After installation you can use the Find a Network button on the Network tab at any time to view the available networks and select the one that you want to use.
Note: Make sure that you know the security settings for the network...
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You can check the status bar in the Smart Wizard for the current connection status. Note: If you cannot connect, see Chapter 1, "Troubleshooting. Also, for problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on your computers. Refer to "...
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c. This will cause a continuous ping to be sent to the device with the 192.168.0.1 static IP address. The ping response should change to "reply."
Figure 1-7
At this point the connection is established. Note: If you cannot connect, see "Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet" in
Chapter 1. For problems with accessing ...
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Setting up WEP Encryption Security
Follow the steps below to configure WEP Encryption Security. 1. Run the Smart Wizard.
a. Make sure the NETGEAR software is installed and the Wireless Notebook Adapter is fully inserted in the Cardbus slot port in your computer.
b. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings tab page opens....
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... devices. 5. Save your settings in a Profile. a. Click the Save Profile button. All the configuration settings are saved in this profile. b. Click Apply. c. Click Close to exit the configuration utility.
Setting up WPA2-PSK Security
Follow the steps below to configure WPA2-PSK Security. 1. Run the Smart Wizard.
a. Make sure the NETGEAR software is installed and the Wireless Notebook Adapter...
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... your Wireless Notebook Adapter.
The Smart Wizard keeps asking me to save If you change the settings the Smart Wizard offers you the
settings.
chance to save the changes. To avoid this prompt, simply click
Apply before you close the Smart Wizard.
Two WN511B icons are in the system tray.
You have an older software version installed on...
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... the access point is physically
connected to the Ethernet network. 2. Make sure that the IP addresses and the Windows
networking parameters are all configured correctly. See the link to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing" in
Appendix B.
3. Restart the cable or DSL modem, router, access point, and computer.
To view the Wireless Notebook Adapter IP address, click the WN511B icon to open the...