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...doit faire l'objet d'une licence." iii v2.0, February 2007 FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements SAR Statement The Netgear WN511B has been tested for this device was 0.442w/kg. The highest SAR level measured for exposure to operate the ..., at følgende udstyr NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511T overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR, Inc., dass sich das Gerät NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511T in host notebook computer. FCC Caution: Any change...
...doit faire l'objet d'une licence." iii v2.0, February 2007 FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements SAR Statement The Netgear WN511B has been tested for this device was 0.442w/kg. The highest SAR level measured for exposure to operate the ..., at følgende udstyr NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511T overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR, Inc., dass sich das Gerät NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511T in host notebook computer. FCC Caution: Any change...
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... with: • A Pentium 300 MHz or higher compatible processor with the Wireless Adapter. What You Need Before You Begin You need to wireless networks. It is covered in Chapter 1, "Network Connections and Wireless Security. Chapter 1 Basic Setup The NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B lets you can connect over wireless networks indoors at http://www.netgear.com. You must have been met.
... with: • A Pentium 300 MHz or higher compatible processor with the Wireless Adapter. What You Need Before You Begin You need to wireless networks. It is covered in Chapter 1, "Network Connections and Wireless Security. Chapter 1 Basic Setup The NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B lets you can connect over wireless networks indoors at http://www.netgear.com. You must have been met.
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... the Box The product package should contain the following items: • NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B • NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B Installation Guide • NETGEAR CD, including: - Your Wireless Adapter factory default basic settings are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual In general, wireless devices can communicate through walls. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual (this is an addition to use the factory...
... the Box The product package should contain the following items: • NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B • NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B Installation Guide • NETGEAR CD, including: - Your Wireless Adapter factory default basic settings are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual In general, wireless devices can communicate through walls. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual (this is an addition to use the factory...
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... the CD main page does not appear, double click Autorun.exe on the CD. Wireless security, advanced settings, and Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) instructions are covered in this chapter are connected to proceed with the SmartWizard setup. 1-3 v2.0, February 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual Installation The instructions in Chapter 1, "Network Connections and...
... the CD main page does not appear, double click Autorun.exe on the CD. Wireless security, advanced settings, and Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) instructions are covered in this chapter are connected to proceed with the SmartWizard setup. 1-3 v2.0, February 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual Installation The instructions in Chapter 1, "Network Connections and...
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NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual 2. b. c. Use the Smart Wizard to set up your Wireless Notebook Adapter. Windows XP or Vista users can set up the wireless adapter with the installation. Figure 1-3 1-4 v2.0, February 2007 e. When the Windows software installation is complete, click Finish. 3. a. Windows will discover the adapter and continue the software installation process. When prompted, insert your Wireless Notebook Adapter. Follow the...
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual 2. b. c. Use the Smart Wizard to set up your Wireless Notebook Adapter. Windows XP or Vista users can set up the wireless adapter with the installation. Figure 1-3 1-4 v2.0, February 2007 e. When the Windows software installation is complete, click Finish. 3. a. Windows will discover the adapter and continue the software installation process. When prompted, insert your Wireless Notebook Adapter. Follow the...
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... from the drop-down list, and the wizard records your choice. Figure 1-4 c. Hidden Figure 1-5 1-5 v2.0, February 2007 Connect to accept. 4. Click Next to a wireless network. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual • NETGEAR Smart Wizard: Reveals more information about each network and makes it easier to troubleshoot network connection problems. See "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page...
... from the drop-down list, and the wizard records your choice. Figure 1-4 c. Hidden Figure 1-5 1-5 v2.0, February 2007 Connect to accept. 4. Click Next to a wireless network. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual • NETGEAR Smart Wizard: Reveals more information about each network and makes it easier to troubleshoot network connection problems. See "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page...
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...the status bar to a minute for saving a Profile. Figure 1-6 The wizard initiates your wireless connectivity. Follow the Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for your wireless connection to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on page 1-7. 1-6 v2.0, February 2007 d. b. and the ...list, but the Network Name (SSID) is blank. For more information about connecting, see "Connecting to be established. 5. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). These networks are in the System Tray and desktop...
...the status bar to a minute for saving a Profile. Figure 1-6 The wizard initiates your wireless connectivity. Follow the Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for your wireless connection to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on page 1-7. 1-6 v2.0, February 2007 d. b. and the ...list, but the Network Name (SSID) is blank. For more information about connecting, see "Connecting to be established. 5. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). These networks are in the System Tray and desktop...
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... is weak. Color Red Yellow Green Condition Description The wireless PC card has no The Wireless Adapter can not link to any other wireless node connection to a wireless node. The wireless link is strong. 1-7 v2.0, February 2007 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 Windows task...
... is weak. Color Red Yellow Green Condition Description The wireless PC card has no The Wireless Adapter can not link to any other wireless node connection to a wireless node. The wireless link is strong. 1-7 v2.0, February 2007 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 Windows task...
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... enabled. Note: To optimize throughput, connect to interpret the Smart Wizard status bar. Security Channel Throughput Wireless network Signal strength Find a Network Figure 1-7 Connection status The following table describes how to a network with the router. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the icon to open the Connection Wizard. If many...
... enabled. Note: To optimize throughput, connect to interpret the Smart Wizard status bar. Security Channel Throughput Wireless network Signal strength Find a Network Figure 1-7 Connection status The following table describes how to a network with the router. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the icon to open the Connection Wizard. If many...
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... read any warnings and Known Problems. 4. Examine the Release Note. Follow the Release Note installation instructions. 1-9 v2.0, February 2007 Click the latest version of upgrade. 3. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual If you right-click in the System Tray icon, you do so, then only the IP address is shown. Upgrading the...
... read any warnings and Known Problems. 4. Examine the Release Note. Follow the Release Note installation instructions. 1-9 v2.0, February 2007 Click the latest version of upgrade. 3. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual If you right-click in the System Tray icon, you do so, then only the IP address is shown. Upgrading the...
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... taskbar. You can also scan to view all available wireless networks in the System Tray at any time, to use. • Configure wireless settings for wireless networks and refresh the page. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain how to use the NETGEAR WN511B Smart Wizard to open the Smart Wizard. You can...
... taskbar. You can also scan to view all available wireless networks in the System Tray at any time, to use. • Configure wireless settings for wireless networks and refresh the page. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain how to use the NETGEAR WN511B Smart Wizard to open the Smart Wizard. You can...
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...; 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... help. • Find a Network: Find and connect to the network that as a security measure, some wireless access points do not broadcast their SSID. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual You can interfere with each network scanned: • Network Name (SSID): The name assigned to ...
...; 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... help. • Find a Network: Find and connect to the network that as a security measure, some wireless access points do not broadcast their SSID. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual You can interfere with each network scanned: • Network Name (SSID): The name assigned to ...
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..., set up profiles for the network that you know the WEP key. The Settings tab page opens. 2. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual Finding a Network During the WN511B software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. Click Next. 1-4 v2.0, February 2007 If you select a hidden network then you need to use . Follow the steps below...
..., set up profiles for the network that you know the WEP key. The Settings tab page opens. 2. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual Finding a Network During the WN511B software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. Click Next. 1-4 v2.0, February 2007 If you select a hidden network then you need to use . Follow the steps below...
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... a name in Profile. Then, you can easily load the profile that you can create a profile for any available network. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual 4. There are using at : http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router Follow these instructions to set up the...
... a name in Profile. Then, you can easily load the profile that you can create a profile for any available network. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual 4. There are using at : http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router Follow these instructions to set up the...
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... connection unless the SSID that Access Point (Infrastructure) is selected. All the configuration settings are saved in a Profile. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual 1. The Settings page opens. Verify wireless connectivity to the Internet, or check for file and printer access on your network. c. In the Network Name (SSID) field select a network or enter the...
... connection unless the SSID that Access Point (Infrastructure) is selected. All the configuration settings are saved in a Profile. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual 1. The Settings page opens. Verify wireless connectivity to the Internet, or check for file and printer access on your network. c. In the Network Name (SSID) field select a network or enter the...
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... -Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 1. Click Initiate Ad Hoc. The Ad Hoc Setting dialog box opens: Figure 1-8 4. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual c. Figure 1-7 At this point the connection is not being used by any other wireless networks near your area. 1-9 v2.0, February 2007 On the Settings tab page of the Smart Wizard, select or...
... -Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 1. Click Initiate Ad Hoc. The Ad Hoc Setting dialog box opens: Figure 1-8 4. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual c. Figure 1-7 At this point the connection is not being used by any other wireless networks near your area. 1-9 v2.0, February 2007 On the Settings tab page of the Smart Wizard, select or...
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..., Receive, and Total (TxRx): Radio buttons let you select whether to display the transmit performance, the receive performance, or both in their default settings. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual Advanced Settings The Advanced Settings normally work in the same graph. • Transmit Statistics: Identifies transmit megabits per second (Mbps), transmit packets per... the Settings tab. Figure 1-12 • Transmit/Receive Performance (%): A real-time graph identifying the total, receive, and transmit utilization as a percentage of your wireless adapter.
..., Receive, and Total (TxRx): Radio buttons let you select whether to display the transmit performance, the receive performance, or both in their default settings. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual Advanced Settings The Advanced Settings normally work in the same graph. • Transmit Statistics: Identifies transmit megabits per second (Mbps), transmit packets per... the Settings tab. Figure 1-12 • Transmit/Receive Performance (%): A real-time graph identifying the total, receive, and transmit utilization as a percentage of your wireless adapter.
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...for the region are communicating with such a network, you would have to provide the address shown here to connect. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual About Page The About page displays the current software version information. The Media Access Control address is displayed ...in a different region may violate local laws. • Driver Version: The wireless adapter driver version. • Driver Date: The wireless adapter driver release date. • MAC Address: The MAC address of the Smart Wizard. However, unless you ...
...for the region are communicating with such a network, you would have to provide the address shown here to connect. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual About Page The About page displays the current software version information. The Media Access Control address is displayed ...in a different region may violate local laws. • Driver Version: The wireless adapter driver version. • Driver Date: The wireless adapter driver release date. • MAC Address: The MAC address of the Smart Wizard. However, unless you ...
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... common problems you close the Smart Wizard. Troubleshooting Tips Problem Action I cannot connect to get the best performance from your Wireless Notebook Adapter. chance to save If you change to the WPA-PSK access point. • If the access point is WPA-PSK...NETGEAR website at faster speeds. For information about troubleshooting your system and it needs to be prompted to save the changes. Throughput is only 54 Mbps. Two WN511B icons are probably connecting to a standard 802.11g network. See "Removing the Software" in Chapter 1 or "Upgrading the Wireless Adapter...
... common problems you close the Smart Wizard. Troubleshooting Tips Problem Action I cannot connect to get the best performance from your Wireless Notebook Adapter. chance to save If you change to the WPA-PSK access point. • If the access point is WPA-PSK...NETGEAR website at faster speeds. For information about troubleshooting your system and it needs to be prompted to save the changes. Throughput is only 54 Mbps. Two WN511B icons are probably connecting to a standard 802.11g network. See "Removing the Software" in Chapter 1 or "Upgrading the Wireless Adapter...