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... click Next. d. a. a. The wizard initiates your wireless notebook adapter. Using the Status Bar The status bar is strongest. Throughput Wireless throughput measured in the system tray and on the desktop, and the Settings page opens. d. Click Next to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. Click Next to ..., double click Autorun.exe on the NETGEAR CD for Updates window will open the Connection Wizard. Follow the Windows prompts to be prompted to let the wizard help or the NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511T User Manual on the CD. Usually,...
... click Next. d. a. a. The wizard initiates your wireless notebook adapter. Using the Status Bar The status bar is strongest. Throughput Wireless throughput measured in the system tray and on the desktop, and the Settings page opens. d. Click Next to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. Click Next to ..., double click Autorun.exe on the NETGEAR CD for Updates window will open the Connection Wizard. Follow the Windows prompts to be prompted to let the wizard help or the NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511T User Manual on the CD. Usually,...
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... is a registered trademark of their respective holders. Information is subject to http://kbserver.netgear.com for product updates and Web support. The phone numbers for selecting NETGEAR products. This symbol was placed in accordance with the laws of your product and ...on the bottom label of your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. NETGEAR is required before you for worldwide regional customer support centers are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. After completing the Smart Wizard configuration assistant, locate the serial number on the Waste...
... is a registered trademark of their respective holders. Information is subject to http://kbserver.netgear.com for product updates and Web support. The phone numbers for selecting NETGEAR products. This symbol was placed in accordance with the laws of your product and ...on the bottom label of your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. NETGEAR is required before you for worldwide regional customer support centers are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. After completing the Smart Wizard configuration assistant, locate the serial number on the Waste...
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... 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 Networks in Your Area 2-2 Finding a Network ...2-4 Profiles ...2-5 Adding Profiles...
... 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 Networks in Your Area 2-2 Finding a Network ...2-4 Profiles ...2-5 Adding Profiles...
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... will open. If not, you are connected to install from the CD. On the Smart Wizard screen, click Next to -Computer (Ad Hoc) instructions are for an Access Point (Infrastructure) installation. Click Install the Software.The Check for Updates. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual Installation The instructions in this chapter are covered in Chapter 1, "Network...
... will open. If not, you are connected to install from the CD. On the Smart Wizard screen, click Next to -Computer (Ad Hoc) instructions are for an Access Point (Infrastructure) installation. Click Install the Software.The Check for Updates. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual Installation The instructions in this chapter are covered in Chapter 1, "Network...
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c. Use the Smart Wizard to proceed with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utilities. Figure 1-3 1-4 v2.0, February 2007 Now, insert the Wireless Notebook Adapter. If a Windows logo certification warning appears, click Continue to set up your Wireless Notebook Adapter. b. e. Follow the Windows prompts to proceed. When prompted, insert your Wireless Notebook Adapter. Click Next to complete the software installation. Windows 2000 users go...
c. Use the Smart Wizard to proceed with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utilities. Figure 1-3 1-4 v2.0, February 2007 Now, insert the Wireless Notebook Adapter. If a Windows logo certification warning appears, click Continue to set up your Wireless Notebook Adapter. b. e. Follow the Windows prompts to proceed. When prompted, insert your Wireless Notebook Adapter. Click Next to complete the software installation. Windows 2000 users go...
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... Internet" on page 1-8 and "Connecting to accept. 4. a. Select the wireless network from the drop-down list, and the wizard records your choice. 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 1-7. • Windows configuration utilities: See the...
... Internet" on page 1-8 and "Connecting to accept. 4. a. Select the wireless network from the drop-down list, and the wizard records your choice. 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 1-7. • Windows configuration utilities: See the...
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... drop-down list, but the Network Name (SSID) is blank. Figure 1-6 The wizard initiates your wireless connectivity. b. Use the status bar to verify your wireless connection. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). The Smart Wizard will detect if the network uses security or not. c. It could take up...
... drop-down list, but the Network Name (SSID) is blank. Figure 1-6 The wizard initiates your wireless connectivity. b. Use the status bar to verify your wireless connection. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). The Smart Wizard will detect if the network uses security or not. c. It could take up...
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... to a better spot, such as a 2.4 GHz cordless phone or large metal surface. The wireless PC card has a connection with another 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...
... to a better spot, such as a 2.4 GHz cordless phone or large metal surface. The wireless PC card has a connection with another 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...
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... connect 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. The status bar is strongest. Understanding the Status Bar Wireless network Security Channel Throughput Signal strength Find a...of the Settings page. Click Find a Network to interpret the Smart Wizard status bar. The wireless channel used by the network. The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. Security Channel Throughput Wireless network Signal strength Find a Network Figure 1-7 Connection status The ...
... connect 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. The status bar is strongest. Understanding the Status Bar Wireless network Security Channel Throughput Signal strength Find a...of the Settings page. Click Find a Network to interpret the Smart Wizard status bar. The wireless channel used by the network. The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. Security Channel Throughput Wireless network Signal strength Find a Network Figure 1-7 Connection status The ...
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...Smart Wizard, then you need to disable the Windows utility. If you want to use your Wireless Notebook Adapter to connect to your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and how to set up wireless security for the Wireless Notebook Adapter so that it matches the wireless security settings for your network. Attach the wireless adapter...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. Then clear the "Use ...
...Smart Wizard, then you need to disable the Windows utility. If you want to use your Wireless Notebook Adapter to connect to your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and how to set up wireless security for the Wireless Notebook Adapter so that it matches the wireless security settings for your network. Attach the wireless adapter...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. Then clear the "Use ...
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.... 2. You can also scan to use. • Configure wireless settings for wireless networks and refresh the page. The Windows System Tray is located on your computer. 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 use the Smart Wizard. The Smart Wizard provides a complete and easy to use set of tools...
.... 2. You can also scan to use. • Configure wireless settings for wireless networks and refresh the page. The Windows System Tray is located on your computer. 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 use the Smart Wizard. The Smart Wizard provides a complete and easy to use set of tools...
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... a network from the drop down list. If you select a hidden network then you know the WEP key. 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 Note: Make sure that you want to use . Use the icon to Find a Network... at any time to view the available networks and select the one that you must enter the SSID. Follow the steps below to open the Smart Wizard.
... a network from the drop down list. If you select a hidden network then you know the WEP key. 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 Note: Make sure that you want to use . Use the icon to Find a Network... at any time to view the available networks and select the one that you must enter the SSID. Follow the steps below to open the Smart Wizard.
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...and to join. If you do not enter a name in Profile. For more information on 802.11 wireless network modes, see "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 1-8. The Smart Wizard initiates your network connection. connect directly to -Computer (Ad Hoc) - For more than once then you...; Computer-to another computer with the 802.11 ad hoc mode. Adding Profiles You can create a profile for any available network. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual 4. Review you do this profile name. • Profile: If you settings, and click Finish. There are two...
...and to join. If you do not enter a name in Profile. For more information on 802.11 wireless network modes, see "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 1-8. The Smart Wizard initiates your network connection. connect directly to -Computer (Ad Hoc) - For more than once then you...; Computer-to another computer with the 802.11 ad hoc mode. Adding Profiles You can create a profile for any available network. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual 4. Review you do this profile name. • Profile: If you settings, and click Finish. There are two...
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...select a network or enter the SSID. Click the Save Profile button. Click Apply. c. Verify wireless connectivity to the Internet, or check for file and printer access on your network. 1-6 v2...wizard, or Cancel to return to open the Smart Wizard. Enter the network settings. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the SSID that Access Point (Infrastructure) is selected. b. a. All the configuration settings are saved in a Profile. Figure 1-4 2. Use the icon to the previous settings. 4. The Settings page opens. a. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter...
...select a network or enter the SSID. Click the Save Profile button. Click Apply. c. Verify wireless connectivity to the Internet, or check for file and printer access on your network. 1-6 v2...wizard, or Cancel to return to open the Smart Wizard. Enter the network settings. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the SSID that Access Point (Infrastructure) is selected. b. a. All the configuration settings are saved in a Profile. Figure 1-4 2. Use the icon to the previous settings. 4. The Settings page opens. a. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter...
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...11 networking framework in the Smart Wizard for problems with each other, without the use of an access point. Figure 1-5 1-7 v2.0, February 2007 Also, for the current connection status. Note: Ad Hoc mode will not work using DHCP settings. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual You can...might not be installed and configured properly on your computers. Note: If you want to the PC Networking Tutorial included on the NETGEAR CD. For instructions on a Windows PC, refer to exchange files directly between them. Setting up static IP addresses on setting up...
...11 networking framework in the Smart Wizard for problems with each other, without the use of an access point. Figure 1-5 1-7 v2.0, February 2007 Also, for the current connection status. Note: Ad Hoc mode will not work using DHCP settings. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual You can...might not be installed and configured properly on your computers. Note: If you want to the PC Networking Tutorial included on the NETGEAR CD. For instructions on a Windows PC, refer to exchange files directly between them. Setting up static IP addresses on setting up...
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... box, type the name of the profile. 3. Click Apply, and then click Close to exit the Smart Wizard, or Cancel to return to the previous settings. 5. b. Assuming the target PC is configured with the IPX protocol. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual a. b. Click Apply. 4. The configuration settings are saved in a Profile. Configure each PC with...
... box, type the name of the profile. 3. Click Apply, and then click Close to exit the Smart Wizard, or Cancel to return to the previous settings. 5. b. Assuming the target PC is configured with the IPX protocol. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual a. b. Click Apply. 4. The configuration settings are saved in a Profile. Configure each PC with...
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... "reply." On the Settings tab page of the Smart Wizard, select or type the Network Name (SSID). 2. Select the Computer-to -Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 1. In the Start Ad Hoc field, choose the wireless standard (802.11a, 802.11b, or 802.11g) for your computers. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual c. Figure 1-7 At this point...
... "reply." On the Settings tab page of the Smart Wizard, select or type the Network Name (SSID). 2. Select the Computer-to -Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 1. In the Start Ad Hoc field, choose the wireless standard (802.11a, 802.11b, or 802.11g) for your computers. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual c. Figure 1-7 At this point...
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... speed automatically defaults to a network with exactly the same kind of the wireless data communications. Using Wireless Security Features You can strengthen the security of your network. 1-10 v2.0, February 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual 6. The Wireless Notebook Adapter supports the following types of wireless security: • Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 Pre-Shared Key (WPA2-PSK) •...
... speed automatically defaults to a network with exactly the same kind of the wireless data communications. Using Wireless Security Features You can strengthen the security of your network. 1-10 v2.0, February 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual 6. The Wireless Notebook Adapter supports the following types of wireless security: • Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 Pre-Shared Key (WPA2-PSK) •...
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...network, or enter the SSID. b. Configure the Security settings. b. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual Setting up WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings tab page opens. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is fully inserted...WEP. 1-12 v2.0, February 2007 In the Profile box, select the profile or type in the access point. Make sure the NETGEAR software is installed and the Wireless Notebook Adapter is configured in a profile name. a.
...network, or enter the SSID. b. Configure the Security settings. b. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual Setting up WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings tab page opens. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is fully inserted...WEP. 1-12 v2.0, February 2007 In the Profile box, select the profile or type in the access point. Make sure the NETGEAR software is installed and the Wireless Notebook Adapter is configured in a profile name. a.
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...settings are case sensitive. Click Close to configure WPA2-PSK Security. 1. Run the Smart Wizard. The configuration utility will use the same passphrase for all the wireless devices in the network. Note: The characters are saved in a Profile. Be...WEP keys. Make sure the NETGEAR software is installed and the Wireless Notebook Adapter is in the other 802.11b wireless devices. 5. Select Create with Passphrase and enter the passphrase. a. Save your computer. b. c. v2.0, February 2007 1-13 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual 3. Click ...
...settings are case sensitive. Click Close to configure WPA2-PSK Security. 1. Run the Smart Wizard. The configuration utility will use the same passphrase for all the wireless devices in the network. Note: The characters are saved in a Profile. Be...WEP keys. Make sure the NETGEAR software is installed and the Wireless Notebook Adapter is in the other 802.11b wireless devices. 5. Select Create with Passphrase and enter the passphrase. a. Save your computer. b. c. v2.0, February 2007 1-13 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual 3. Click ...