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... connect to troubleshoot network connection problems. • Windows configuration utilities: See the Windows documentation or "Using Windows XP and Vista Wireless Configuration Utilities" at the bottom of your area use the same channel they can set up your wireless notebook adapter. It could take up the wireless adapter with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utilities. • NETGEAR Smart Wizard: Reveals more information about each network and makes it easier to an access point or wireless router. d. a. Windows XP or Vista users...
... connect to troubleshoot network connection problems. • Windows configuration utilities: See the Windows documentation or "Using Windows XP and Vista Wireless Configuration Utilities" at the bottom of your area use the same channel they can set up your wireless notebook adapter. It could take up the wireless adapter with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utilities. • NETGEAR Smart Wizard: Reveals more information about each network and makes it easier to an access point or wireless router. d. a. Windows XP or Vista users...
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... das Gerät NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511T in CFR 47 Sections, 2.1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from windows to R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC A printed copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity certificate for body-worn Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) compliance. The highest SAR level measured for exposure to the licensed service, this device was 0.442w/kg...
... das Gerät NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511T in CFR 47 Sections, 2.1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from windows to R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC A printed copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity certificate for body-worn Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) compliance. The highest SAR level measured for exposure to the licensed service, this device was 0.442w/kg...
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...Use This Manual x How to Print this Manual ...x 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 1-9 Chapter 1 Network Connections and Wireless Security Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility 2-1 Understanding the Smart Wizard 2-2 Viewing Wireless...
...Use This Manual x How to Print this Manual ...x 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 1-9 Chapter 1 Network Connections and Wireless Security Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility 2-1 Understanding the Smart Wizard 2-2 Viewing Wireless...
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... special messages: Note: This format is written for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. This manual is used to install, configure, and troubleshoot the NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511T. About This Manual The NETGEAR® RangeMax™ Wireless Notebook Adapter Model WN511T User Manual describes how to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources. • Scope. This manual uses the following paragraphs: • Typographical Conventions. Conventions, Formats, and Scope The conventions, formats...
... special messages: Note: This format is written for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. This manual is used to install, configure, and troubleshoot the NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511T. About This Manual The NETGEAR® RangeMax™ Wireless Notebook Adapter Model WN511T User Manual describes how to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources. • Scope. This manual uses the following paragraphs: • Typographical Conventions. Conventions, Formats, and Scope The conventions, formats...
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.... NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511T User Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website in a browser window. - Use the Print button on the NETGEAR, Inc. Use the PDF of contents and an button. Note: Product updates are available on the browser toolbar to Use This Manual The HTML version of any page in the chapter you were viewing opens in Appendix B, "Related Documents". website at a time •A button that...
.... NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511T User Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website in a browser window. - Use the Print button on the NETGEAR, Inc. Use the PDF of contents and an button. Note: Product updates are available on the browser toolbar to Use This Manual The HTML version of any page in the chapter you were viewing opens in Appendix B, "Related Documents". website at a time •A button that...
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... set up your wireless PC card and connect. What You Need Before You Begin You need to verify that these minimum requirements have a computer with: • A Pentium 300 MHz or higher compatible processor with the Wireless Adapter. For best results, avoid potential sources of free hard disk space. • Windows Vista, XP, or 2000. Chapter 1 Basic Setup The NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B lets you can connect over wireless networks...
... set up your wireless PC card and connect. What You Need Before You Begin You need to verify that these minimum requirements have a computer with: • A Pentium 300 MHz or higher compatible processor with the Wireless Adapter. For best results, avoid potential sources of free hard disk space. • Windows Vista, XP, or 2000. Chapter 1 Basic Setup The NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B lets you can connect over wireless networks...
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...: • Network Name Service Set Identification (SSID): NETGEAR Note: In order for the Wireless Adapter to communicate with concrete, or have metal, or metal mesh, the effective range will decrease if such materials are constructed with a wireless access point or wireless adapter, all devices must be set up to an existing wireless network, you need to set up the network and verify wireless connectivity. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual (this is a new wireless network installation, use the same wireless network name (SSID). • Network Mode...
...: • Network Name Service Set Identification (SSID): NETGEAR Note: In order for the Wireless Adapter to communicate with concrete, or have metal, or metal mesh, the effective range will decrease if such materials are constructed with a wireless access point or wireless adapter, all devices must be set up to an existing wireless network, you need to set up the network and verify wireless connectivity. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual (this is a new wireless network installation, use the same wireless network name (SSID). • Network Mode...
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... the Installation Complete message appears, click Next. To install the Wireless Notebook Adapter. 1. a. Figure 1-1 b. First, install the WN511B software. If you can choose to proceed with the SmartWizard setup. 1-3 v2.0, February 2007 d. Click Install the Software.The Check for an Access Point (Infrastructure) installation. c. If the CD main page does not appear, double click Autorun.exe on the CD. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual Installation The instructions in Chapter 1, "Network Connections and Wireless Security.
... the Installation Complete message appears, click Next. To install the Wireless Notebook Adapter. 1. a. Figure 1-1 b. First, install the WN511B software. If you can choose to proceed with the SmartWizard setup. 1-3 v2.0, February 2007 d. Click Install the Software.The Check for an Access Point (Infrastructure) installation. c. If the CD main page does not appear, double click Autorun.exe on the CD. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual Installation The instructions in Chapter 1, "Network Connections and Wireless Security.
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... a wireless node. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet The Wireless Adapter has indicators that show the status of the connection. • Smart Wizard Status Bar: Clicking on the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard. See "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on the desktop and in the lower right of the Windows task bar. location where the wireless signal quality is lost. Check your wireless and Internet connection. You may need...
... a wireless node. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet The Wireless Adapter has indicators that show the status of the connection. • Smart Wizard Status Bar: Clicking on the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard. See "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on the desktop and in the lower right of the Windows task bar. location where the wireless signal quality is lost. Check your wireless and Internet connection. You may need...
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... status bar is a problem with the router. Understanding the Status Bar Wireless network Security Channel Throughput Signal strength Find a Network Connection status Identifies which wireless network you can interfere with a high-speed router or access point, and a high-speed Internet connection. See Chapter 1, "Troubleshooting". Identifies the status of the Settings page. Wireless throughput measured in Chapter 3. 1-8 v2.0, February 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the icon to open the Connection Wizard...
... status bar is a problem with the router. Understanding the Status Bar Wireless network Security Channel Throughput Signal strength Find a Network Connection status Identifies which wireless network you can interfere with a high-speed router or access point, and a high-speed Internet connection. See Chapter 1, "Troubleshooting". Identifies the status of the Settings page. Wireless throughput measured in Chapter 3. 1-8 v2.0, February 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the icon to open the Connection Wizard...
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... settings for your network. If you are working with the Vista configuration utility, see the online document: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility To disable the Windows Zero Configuration utility: 1. Click the Wireless Networks tab. On the Network connections page, select the Wireless Network Connection and right-click to Windows Start menu and select Network Connections. 3. Chapter 1 Network Connections and Wireless Security This chapter explains how to use the Smart Wizard, then you need to disable...
... settings for your network. If you are working with the Vista configuration utility, see the online document: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility To disable the Windows Zero Configuration utility: 1. Click the Wireless Networks tab. On the Network connections page, select the Wireless Network Connection and right-click to Windows Start menu and select Network Connections. 3. Chapter 1 Network Connections and Wireless Security This chapter explains how to use the Smart Wizard, then you need to disable...
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... to use set of tools to: • View details about wireless networks: 1. The following page: 1-2 v2.0, February 2007 Click the Networks tab to use the Smart Wizard. Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area You can either double-click this chapter explain how to view the following sections in this icon on the Windows taskbar. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain...
... to use set of tools to: • View details about wireless networks: 1. The following page: 1-2 v2.0, February 2007 Click the Networks tab to use the Smart Wizard. Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area You can either double-click this chapter explain how to view the following sections in this icon on the Windows taskbar. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain...
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... "Finding a Network" on page 2-4. • Connect: Connect to the network that as a security measure, some wireless access points do not broadcast their SSID. This is the same as WEP, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-PSK. • Signal: Identifies the signal strength of the communications. • MAC Address: Identifies the hardware address (MAC Address) of the wireless device broadcasting this information. • Mode: Identifies the type of the information will still be displayed. • Channel: The channel determines which...
... "Finding a Network" on page 2-4. • Connect: Connect to the network that as a security measure, some wireless access points do not broadcast their SSID. This is the same as WEP, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-PSK. • Signal: Identifies the signal strength of the communications. • MAC Address: Identifies the hardware address (MAC Address) of the wireless device broadcasting this information. • Mode: Identifies the type of the information will still be displayed. • Channel: The channel determines which...
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... to Connect to an Access Point or Router Follow these instructions to an access point or router with the 802.11 ad hoc mode. The Smart Wizard initiates your settings. Profiles The WN511B Smart Wizard uses profiles to save your wireless connection. If you do this profile name. • Profile: If you are using at : http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm Setting up : • Access Point (Infrastructure) - NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual 4. Review you...
... to Connect to an Access Point or Router Follow these instructions to an access point or router with the 802.11 ad hoc mode. The Smart Wizard initiates your settings. Profiles The WN511B Smart Wizard uses profiles to save your wireless connection. If you do this profile name. • Profile: If you are using at : http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm Setting up : • Access Point (Infrastructure) - NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual 4. Review you...
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... current connection status. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual You can check the status bar in the Smart Wizard for problems with each other, without the use of an access point. The Settings page opens. 2. For instructions on your computers. Ad Hoc mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with file and print sharing enabled and you cannot connect, see Chapter 1, "Troubleshooting. For example, this mode is an 802.11 networking framework in which devices...
... current connection status. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual You can check the status bar in the Smart Wizard for problems with each other, without the use of an access point. The Settings page opens. 2. For instructions on your computers. Ad Hoc mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with file and print sharing enabled and you cannot connect, see Chapter 1, "Troubleshooting. For example, this mode is an 802.11 networking framework in which devices...
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... ping to the device with the 192.168.0.1 static IP address. Note: If you notice interference problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be sent to be installed and configured properly on your wireless adapter. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual c. The ping response should work. Figure 1-7 At this point the connection is not being used by any other wireless networks near your computers. Starting a Computer-to Wireless Networks and the Internet...
... ping to the device with the 192.168.0.1 static IP address. Note: If you notice interference problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be sent to be installed and configured properly on your wireless adapter. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual c. The ping response should work. Figure 1-7 At this point the connection is not being used by any other wireless networks near your computers. Starting a Computer-to Wireless Networks and the Internet...
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...wireless connection by enabling Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption of your network. 1-10 v2.0, February 2007 For more information about wireless security, see the wireless reference document at: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm In addition to the wireless security features, networks should also configure appropriate LAN network security features such as requiring a user name and password to a network with exactly the same kind of wireless security settings. Click OK. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual...
...wireless connection by enabling Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption of your network. 1-10 v2.0, February 2007 For more information about wireless security, see the wireless reference document at: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm In addition to the wireless security features, networks should also configure appropriate LAN network security features such as requiring a user name and password to a network with exactly the same kind of wireless security settings. Click OK. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual...
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... to configure WEP Encryption Security. 1. b. c. a. In the Security section, select WEP. 1-12 v2.0, February 2007 a. Run the Smart Wizard. b. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is fully inserted in the Cardbus slot port in a profile name. Configure the Security settings. In the Profile box, select the profile or type in your computer. The Settings tab page opens. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual Setting up WEP Encryption Security Follow...
... to configure WEP Encryption Security. 1. b. c. a. In the Security section, select WEP. 1-12 v2.0, February 2007 a. Run the Smart Wizard. b. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is fully inserted in the Cardbus slot port in a profile name. Configure the Security settings. In the Profile box, select the profile or type in your computer. The Settings tab page opens. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual Setting up WEP Encryption Security Follow...
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... may occur if you start an Ad Hoc network: 1. Check to the Ethernet network. 2. Select the Computer-to open the Smart Wizard. Viewing the IP address. Here is Not Working Correctly You need to the Wireless Notebook Adapter. Accept the default settings or make sure that the IP addresses and the Windows networking parameters are configured with static IP addresses in Appendix B. 3. Ad Hoc Mode is how you upgraded your Wireless Notebook Adapter software and did not...
... may occur if you start an Ad Hoc network: 1. Check to the Ethernet network. 2. Select the Computer-to open the Smart Wizard. Viewing the IP address. Here is Not Working Correctly You need to the Wireless Notebook Adapter. Accept the default settings or make sure that the IP addresses and the Windows networking parameters are configured with static IP addresses in Appendix B. 3. Ad Hoc Mode is how you upgraded your Wireless Notebook Adapter software and did not...
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...-bit WEP data encryption, WPA2-PSK, and WPA-PSK Limited 1-year warranty A-2 Default Configuration Settings and Technical Specifications v2.0, February 2007 blinking indicates attempting to connect to network 3.3V bus powered FCC Part 15 Class B, CE, C-Tick Cardbus 5V Microsoft Vista, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 Operating temperature: 0 to 2.5GHz CCK, OFDM, BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM Modulations Single LED - sold indicates connected to network - NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511T User Manual Technical Specifications...
...-bit WEP data encryption, WPA2-PSK, and WPA-PSK Limited 1-year warranty A-2 Default Configuration Settings and Technical Specifications v2.0, February 2007 blinking indicates attempting to connect to network 3.3V bus powered FCC Part 15 Class B, CE, C-Tick Cardbus 5V Microsoft Vista, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 Operating temperature: 0 to 2.5GHz CCK, OFDM, BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM Modulations Single LED - sold indicates connected to network - NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511T User Manual Technical Specifications...