Netgear WPNT511 - RangeMax 240 Mpbs Wireless Notebook Adapter driver and firmware
Drivers and firmware downloads for this Netgear item
Related Netgear WPNT511 Manual Pages
Download the free PDF manual for Netgear WPNT511 and other Netgear manuals at ManualOwl.com
WPNT511 Product datasheet - Page 1
..., download more MP3s, back-up and synchronize files on networked storage, play online games, and make more Internet phone calls - you place a greater demand on your home network. What you need is the speed to move content faster to everyone in your home without interruption and without wires.
Now you can with the RangeMax 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter (WPNT511), the first notebook adapter to...
WPNT511 Product datasheet - Page 2
... RangeMax 240 Wireless Router
Package Contents • RangeMax 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter
(WPNT511) • Installation Guide • Resource CD • Warranty/Support information card
NETGEAR Related Products • RangeMax 240 Wireless Router
(WPNT834 recommended) • RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter (WPN111) • RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter (WPN311) • 54 Mbps PCI...
WPNT511 User Manual - Page 2
....com/register, we can provide you with faster expert technical support and timely notices of product and software upgrades.
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
Web site: http://www.netgear.com
Statement of Conditions
In the interest of improving internal design, operational...
WPNT511 User Manual - Page 5
... the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 ...........2-1 Key Features ...2-1 What's in the Box? ...2-2 A Road Map for 'How to Get There From Here 2-3 Chapter 3 Basic Setup What You Need Before You Begin 3-1
Verify System Requirements 3-1 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines 3-2 Infrastructure and Ad Hoc Modes 3-2 WPNT511 Default Wireless Settings 3-2 Basic...
WPNT511 User Manual - Page 10
... following items: • NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 • Installation Guide for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter
WPNT511NETGEAR Resource CD, including: - Driver and Smart Wizard Software - User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 • Warranty card • Support information card If any of...
WPNT511 User Manual - Page 12
... cable modem or DSL.
2. A network with a wireless router or access point connected to the cable/DSL modem.
3. TCP/IP Internet networking software installed and configured on your PC based on the requirements of the Internet service provider
4. An Internet browser.
To use your WPNT511 in Infrastructure Mode, see "Basic Setup" on page 3-1, and locate the section for your version of Windows.
To set...
WPNT511 User Manual - Page 15
... 3 Basic Setup
This chapter describes how to install your NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 and set up basic wireless connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). Advanced wireless network set up is covered in Chapter 4, "Network Connections and Wireless Security" in this manual.
Note: Indoors, computers can easily connect to 802.11 wireless networks at...
WPNT511 User Manual - Page 16
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511
Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines
Computers can connect over wireless networks indoors at a range which vary significantly based on the physical location of the computer with the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511. For best results, avoid potential sources of interference, such...
WPNT511 User Manual - Page 17
... The section below provides instructions for setting up the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 for basic wireless connectivity to an access point. The procedures below provide step-by-step installation instructions for Windows PCs. Use the procedure that corresponds to the version of Windows that you are using.
Basic Installation Instructions
Use the procedure below...
WPNT511 User Manual - Page 20
... Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511
The Smart Wizard Settings page opens.
Figure 3-6
4. Use the status bar to verify your wireless connectivity. For more details about connecting, see "Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on page 3-9.
For Windows 2000 SP4 Users Installing a WPNT511
1. First, install the WPNT511 software.
a. Insert the NETGEAR...
WPNT511 User Manual - Page 23
...Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511
3. Use the status bar to verify your wireless connectivity. For more information about connecting, see "Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on page 3-9.
Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet
The WPNT511 has indicators in three locations that show the status of your connection to a wireless network...
WPNT511 User Manual - Page 27
...for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511
Upgrading the WPNT511 Software
Upgrades may be available at the NETGEAR Web site. To install an upgrade, follow these steps. 1. Write down the settings for any profiles that you want to save. They will not be retained. 2. Download the upgrade from the NETGEAR Web site Support page. 3. Remove the WPNT511 software from your laptop...
WPNT511 User Manual - Page 29
...your NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 to connect to your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and how to set up wireless security for the WPNT511 so that it matches the wireless security settings for your network.
Understanding the WPNT511 Smart Wizard
Note: These instructions explain how to use the NETGEAR WPNT511 Smart Wizard to change the WPNT511 wireless settings. If...
WPNT511 User Manual - Page 33
... Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511
You can check the status bar in the Smart Wizard for the current connection status.
Note: If you cannot connect, see Chapter 5, "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...
WPNT511 User Manual - Page 36
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511
You may need to reboot in certain Windows operating systems such as Windows 98SE.
Note: If you cannot connect, see "Removing the WPNT511 Software" on page -12. Also, for problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on ...
WPNT511 User Manual - Page 46
...NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511
• Transmit, Receive, and Total (TxRx): Radio buttons let you select whether to display the transmit performance, the receive performance, or both in the same graph.
• Transmit Statistics: Identifies transmit megabits per second (Mbps), transmit packets per second (Tx Packets/s), total transmitted packets, and transmit errors...
WPNT511 User Manual - Page 49
... NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511. After each problem description, instructions are given to help you diagnose and solve the problem. For information about connecting to wireless networks and the Internet, see "Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on page 3-9.
Also, for problems with accessing network resources, the Windows software might not be installed...
WPNT511 User Manual - Page 50
... in the laptop computer and follow these instructions to change your selection. 1. Go to Control Panel and select Network Connections. 2. Right click on the connection and select Properties. 3. Click the Wireless Networks tab. 4. Select or clear the WPNT511 "Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings"
check box.
Did the WPNT511 card receive a valid IP address from the Wireless Router/AP...
WPNT511 User Manual - Page 51
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511
I cannot connect to the AP that I want from the Networks browser list. The access point is available and there is good signal strength. There are a few possibilities: • If the access point (AP) is WPA-PSK protected, you will need the correct WPA-PSK
Passphrase. Otherwise, the WPNT511 will...
WPNT511 User Manual - Page 52
... the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511
2. Click Windows XP Hotfix (SP2) Q815485, and then click Remove. 3. You may receive an error message that states that some program on the computer may not
work correctly if the update is removed. 4. You can ignore this error message, and then click Yes to remove the update. 5. Restart your computer and rerun the Smart Display Setup...