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...'UIDE NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511T These setup instructions assume that you have reviewed the settings, click Finish. Estimated completion time: 10 minutes. If the CD main page does not appear, double click Autorun.exe on the NETGEAR CD for troubleshooting tips. a. If not, you connect to let the wizard help or the NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511T User...
...'UIDE NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511T These setup instructions assume that you have reviewed the settings, click Finish. Estimated completion time: 10 minutes. If the CD main page does not appear, double click Autorun.exe on the NETGEAR CD for troubleshooting tips. a. If not, you connect to let the wizard help or the NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511T User...
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... 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...
... 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...
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...: • NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B • NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B Installation Guide • NETGEAR CD, including: - Default Wireless Settings If this is a new wireless network installation, use the same wireless network name (SSID). • Network Mode (Infrastructure or Ad-hoc): Infrastructure • Data security WEP, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-PSK encryption: Disabled 1-2 v2.0, February 2007 Driver and Configuration Utility Software - NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B...
...: • NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B • NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B Installation Guide • NETGEAR CD, including: - Default Wireless Settings If this is a new wireless network installation, use the same wireless network name (SSID). • Network Mode (Infrastructure or Ad-hoc): Infrastructure • Data security WEP, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-PSK encryption: Disabled 1-2 v2.0, February 2007 Driver and Configuration Utility Software - NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B...
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NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual Installation The instructions in Chapter 1, "Network Connections and Wireless Security. Wireless security, advanced settings, and Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) instructions are covered in this chapter are connected to the Internet, click Check for Updates. First, install the WN511B software. Click Install the Software.The Check for an Access Point (Infrastructure) installation...
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual Installation The instructions in Chapter 1, "Network Connections and Wireless Security. Wireless security, advanced settings, and Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) instructions are covered in this chapter are connected to the Internet, click Check for Updates. First, install the WN511B software. Click Install the Software.The Check for an Access Point (Infrastructure) installation...
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When prompted, insert your Wireless Notebook Adapter. e. a. Figure 1-3 1-4 v2.0, February 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual 2. Figure 1-2 a. Windows will discover the adapter and continue the software installation process. Follow the Windows prompts to Step b. d. Use the Smart Wizard to set up your Wireless Notebook Adapter. Windows 2000 users go to complete the software installation. When the Windows software installation is complete, click Finish...
When prompted, insert your Wireless Notebook Adapter. e. a. Figure 1-3 1-4 v2.0, February 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual 2. Figure 1-2 a. Windows will discover the adapter and continue the software installation process. Follow the Windows prompts to Step b. d. Use the Smart Wizard to set up your Wireless Notebook Adapter. Windows 2000 users go to complete the software installation. When the Windows software installation is complete, click Finish...
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... in the Microsoft Windows desktop. location where the wireless signal quality is color coded to show the status of your connection to a wireless network and to the Internet: • Icon: After you install the software, this icon appears on the desktop and in ... card has established good communication with an access point and the signal quality is weak. 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 ...
... in the Microsoft Windows desktop. location where the wireless signal quality is color coded to show the status of your connection to a wireless network and to the Internet: • Icon: After you install the software, this icon appears on the desktop and in ... card has established good communication with an access point and the signal quality is weak. 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 ...
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Examine the Release Note. Follow the Release Note installation instructions. 1-9 v2.0, February 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual If you right-click in the Release Note. 5. Upgrading the Wireless Adapter Software Upgrades may be available at the NETGEAR website. Download the upgrade using the link in the System Tray icon, you do so, then only the IP...
Examine the Release Note. Follow the Release Note installation instructions. 1-9 v2.0, February 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual If you right-click in the Release Note. 5. Upgrading the Wireless Adapter Software Upgrades may be available at the NETGEAR website. Download the upgrade using the link in the System Tray icon, you do so, then only the IP...
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... that you want to : • View details about wireless networks: 1. This software automatically restarts when you have installed the software from the NETGEAR CD, the icon appears on your computer. Click the Networks tab 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...
... that you want to : • View details about wireless networks: 1. This software automatically restarts when you have installed the software from the NETGEAR CD, the icon appears on your computer. Click the Networks tab 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...
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...tab page, click Find a Network. If you select a hidden network then you want to know the security settings for each network with the wireless network and security settings. Select a network from the drop down list. If you need to use secure networks frequently, set up profiles for the...any time to view the available networks and select the one that you want to use. Use the icon to Find a Network: 1. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual Finding a Network During the WN511B software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks.
...tab page, click Find a Network. If you select a hidden network then you want to know the security settings for each network with the wireless network and security settings. Select a network from the drop down list. If you need to use secure networks frequently, set up profiles for the...any time to view the available networks and select the one that you want to use. Use the icon to Find a Network: 1. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual Finding a Network During the WN511B software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks.
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...which devices or computers communicate directly with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on the NETGEAR CD. To create an Ad Hoc mode profile: 1. Ad Hoc mode is used when two Windows computers... 1, "Troubleshooting. Note: Ad Hoc mode will not work using DHCP settings. Use the icon to exchange files directly between them. 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...
...which devices or computers communicate directly with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on the NETGEAR CD. To create an Ad Hoc mode profile: 1. Ad Hoc mode is used when two Windows computers... 1, "Troubleshooting. Note: Ad Hoc mode will not work using DHCP settings. Use the icon to exchange files directly between them. 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...
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...802.11a, 802.11b, or 802.11g) for your wireless adapter. Use the Networks tab page to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing" in your computers. For problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be sent to be installed and configured properly...address. Select the Computer-to -Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 1. Figure 1-7 At this point the connection is not being used by any other wireless networks near your Ad Hoc computer-to "reply." NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual c.
...802.11a, 802.11b, or 802.11g) for your wireless adapter. Use the Networks tab page to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing" in your computers. For problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be sent to be installed and configured properly...address. Select the Computer-to -Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 1. Figure 1-7 At this point the connection is not being used by any other wireless networks near your Ad Hoc computer-to "reply." NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual c.
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Make sure the NETGEAR software is installed and the Wireless Notebook Adapter is configured in your computer. b. Figure 1-9 2. Configure the Security settings. In the Security section, select WEP. 1-12 v2.0, February 2007 The Settings tab page opens. c. a. a. b. ... in the Cardbus slot port in the access point. Run the Smart Wizard. In the Profile box, select the profile or type in a profile name. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual Setting up WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to open the Smart Wizard.
Make sure the NETGEAR software is installed and the Wireless Notebook Adapter is configured in your computer. b. Figure 1-9 2. Configure the Security settings. In the Security section, select WEP. 1-12 v2.0, February 2007 The Settings tab page opens. c. a. a. b. ... in the Cardbus slot port in the access point. Run the Smart Wizard. In the Profile box, select the profile or type in a profile name. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual Setting up WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to open the Smart Wizard.
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.... Setting up WPA2-PSK Security Follow the steps below to exit the configuration utility. Make sure the NETGEAR software is installed and the Wireless Notebook Adapter is not available in a Profile. v2.0, February 2007 1-13 Click the Save Profile button. If ... keys. a. The configuration utility will use the same passphrase for all the wireless devices in this profile. All the configuration settings are case sensitive. Run the Smart Wizard. a. Click Close to configure WPA2-PSK Security. 1. b. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual 3.
.... Setting up WPA2-PSK Security Follow the steps below to exit the configuration utility. Make sure the NETGEAR software is installed and the Wireless Notebook Adapter is not available in a Profile. v2.0, February 2007 1-13 Click the Save Profile button. If ... keys. a. The configuration utility will use the same passphrase for all the wireless devices in this profile. All the configuration settings are case sensitive. Run the Smart Wizard. a. Click Close to configure WPA2-PSK Security. 1. b. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual 3.
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b. Use the icon to exit the Smart Wizard. a. Make sure the NETGEAR software is installed and the Wireless Notebook Adapter is fully inserted in the Cardbus slot in a profile name. Figure 1-11 2. Configure the Security settings. In the ... 2007 1-15 The Settings tab page opens. For more information on WPA security, see the online document: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm 3. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual a. b. Click Apply. c. In the Network Name (SSID) field select the network, or enter the SSID....
b. Use the icon to exit the Smart Wizard. a. Make sure the NETGEAR software is installed and the Wireless Notebook Adapter is fully inserted in the Cardbus slot in a profile name. Figure 1-11 2. Configure the Security settings. In the ... 2007 1-15 The Settings tab page opens. For more information on WPA security, see the online document: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm 3. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual a. b. Click Apply. c. In the Network Name (SSID) field select the network, or enter the SSID....
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... a unique 48-bit hardware address assigned to your network. The Media Access Control address is the region setting for the wireless adapter. Figure 1-13 The following information is fully exposed. • IP Address: The IP address assigned to connect. Restricting... you would be allowed to this adapter. • Smart Wireless Utility: The version and release date of the Smart Wizard. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual About Page The About page displays the current software version information. Some wireless networks will restrict access based on ...
... a unique 48-bit hardware address assigned to your network. The Media Access Control address is the region setting for the wireless adapter. Figure 1-13 The following information is fully exposed. • IP Address: The IP address assigned to connect. Restricting... you would be allowed to this adapter. • Smart Wireless Utility: The version and release date of the Smart Wizard. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual About Page The About page displays the current software version information. Some wireless networks will restrict access based on ...
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..., refer to a standard 802.11g network. The Wireless Notebook Adapter can operate at http://www.netgear.com/support/main.asp. Table 1-1. See "Removing the Software" in Chapter 1 or "Upgrading the Wireless Adapter Software" in Chapter 1. 1-1 v2.0, February 2007 Two WN511B icons are probably connecting to the knowledge base on your Wireless Notebook Adapter. Troubleshooting Tips Problem Action I cannot connect to solve...
..., refer to a standard 802.11g network. The Wireless Notebook Adapter can operate at http://www.netgear.com/support/main.asp. Table 1-1. See "Removing the Software" in Chapter 1 or "Upgrading the Wireless Adapter Software" in Chapter 1. 1-1 v2.0, February 2007 Two WN511B icons are probably connecting to the knowledge base on your Wireless Notebook Adapter. Troubleshooting Tips Problem Action I cannot connect to solve...
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... that the access point is Not Working Correctly You need to click the Initiate Ad Hoc button before you upgraded your Wireless Notebook Adapter software and did not reboot your system. • Either restart your computer, or connect to a different access point. •...Hoc network are all computers in your changes and click OK 5. To view the Wireless Notebook Adapter IP address, click the WN511B icon to -Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Type. 3. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual Table 1-1. Troubleshooting Tips (continued) Problem I can connect to the...
... that the access point is Not Working Correctly You need to click the Initiate Ad Hoc button before you upgraded your Wireless Notebook Adapter software and did not reboot your system. • Either restart your computer, or connect to a different access point. •...Hoc network are all computers in your changes and click OK 5. To view the Wireless Notebook Adapter IP address, click the WN511B icon to -Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Type. 3. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual Table 1-1. Troubleshooting Tips (continued) Problem I can connect to the...
