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...transmit antenna) that these requirements have been met while installed in the WPN511 product package. Èesky [Czech] Dansk [Danish] Deutsch [German] NETGEAR, Inc. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i ...den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet. tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøísluš...
...transmit antenna) that these requirements have been met while installed in the WPN511 product package. Èesky [Czech] Dansk [Danish] Deutsch [German] NETGEAR, Inc. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i ...den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet. tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøísluš...
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... is used to install, configure, and troubleshoot the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511. This manual uses the following paragraphs: • Typographical Conventions. About This Manual The NETGEAR® RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual describes how to highlight information of this ...Internet skills. This manual uses the following formats to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 January 2007 ix v3.0, January 2007 The information in this manual are described in the following typographical...
... is used to install, configure, and troubleshoot the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511. This manual uses the following paragraphs: • Typographical Conventions. About This Manual The NETGEAR® RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual describes how to highlight information of this ...Internet skills. This manual uses the following formats to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 January 2007 ix v3.0, January 2007 The information in this manual are described in the following typographical...
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...a browser window. - Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in Appendix B, "Related Documents". Double-click on the NETGEAR, Inc. online knowledge base for browsing forwards or backwards through the manual one of the manual is available on the browser toolbar to ...table of the chapter you want to print. Use the Print button on the Adobe Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN511.asp. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the...
...a browser window. - Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in Appendix B, "Related Documents". Double-click on the NETGEAR, Inc. online knowledge base for browsing forwards or backwards through the manual one of the manual is available on the browser toolbar to ...table of the chapter you want to print. Use the Print button on the Adobe Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN511.asp. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the...
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... page in a browser window. - The PDF version of the window. Click the print icon in the upper left of any page. - xi v3.0, January 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual - Click the print icon in the upper left of the complete manual opens in the manual.
... page in a browser window. - The PDF version of the window. Click the print icon in the upper left of any page. - xi v3.0, January 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual - Click the print icon in the upper left of the complete manual opens in the manual.
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NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual xii v3.0, January 2007
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... NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 lets you can set up your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). What You Need Before You Begin You must have been met. It is designed for the original Windows operating system installation files to install your WPN511 Wireless PC Card and set up basic wireless connectivity on your wireless PC card and connect. Verify System Requirements Before installing the WPN511 Wireless PC Card...
... NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 lets you can set up your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). What You Need Before You Begin You must have been met. It is designed for the original Windows operating system installation files to install your WPN511 Wireless PC Card and set up basic wireless connectivity on your wireless PC card and connect. Verify System Requirements Before installing the WPN511 Wireless PC Card...
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... should contain the following items: • NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 • Installation Guide for repair. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual (this is an addition to an existing wireless network, you need the wireless network and wireless security settings that can communicate through walls. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines Computers can connect over wireless networks indoors at a range that are...
... should contain the following items: • NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 • Installation Guide for repair. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual (this is an addition to an existing wireless network, you need the wireless network and wireless security settings that can communicate through walls. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines Computers can connect over wireless networks indoors at a range that are...
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... from the CD. 1-3 v3.0, January 2007 First, install the WPN511 software. Figure 1-1 b. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual Your WPN511 Wireless PC Card factory default basic settings are: • Network Name Service Set Identification (SSID): ANY Note: In order for the WPN511 Wireless PC Card to communicate with an access point or router. Wireless security, advanced settings, and Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) instructions...
... from the CD. 1-3 v3.0, January 2007 First, install the WPN511 software. Figure 1-1 b. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual Your WPN511 Wireless PC Card factory default basic settings are: • Network Name Service Set Identification (SSID): ANY Note: In order for the WPN511 Wireless PC Card to communicate with an access point or router. Wireless security, advanced settings, and Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) instructions...
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Now, insert the wireless PC card. Figure 1-2 You will be prompted to proceed with the Smart Wizard setup. 2. Select the country and click Agree. 3. d. a. On the Smart Wizard screen, click Next to select the country where you are located. Windows 2000 users go to Step 4. b. When prompted, insert your wireless PC card. Figure 1-3 1-4 v3.0, January 2007 When the Installation Complete message appears, click Next. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual c.
Now, insert the wireless PC card. Figure 1-2 You will be prompted to proceed with the Smart Wizard setup. 2. Select the country and click Agree. 3. d. a. On the Smart Wizard screen, click Next to select the country where you are located. Windows 2000 users go to Step 4. b. When prompted, insert your wireless PC card. Figure 1-3 1-4 v3.0, January 2007 When the Installation Complete message appears, click Next. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual c.
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...and the wizard records your WPN511 Wireless PC Card. Figure 1-4 b. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual Windows XP or Vista users can set up the wireless adapter with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utilities • NETGEAR Smart Wizard: Reveals more ...; Windows configuration utilities: See the Windows documentation or http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm. 4. a. Hidden Figure 1-5 1-5 v3.0, January 2007 Use the Smart Wizard to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on page 1-8 and "Connecting to set...
...and the wizard records your WPN511 Wireless PC Card. Figure 1-4 b. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual Windows XP or Vista users can set up the wireless adapter with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utilities • NETGEAR Smart Wizard: Reveals more ...; Windows configuration utilities: See the Windows documentation or http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm. 4. a. Hidden Figure 1-5 1-5 v3.0, January 2007 Use the Smart Wizard to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on page 1-8 and "Connecting to set...
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... 1-7. 1-6 v3.0, January 2007 The wizard initiates your wireless connection. d. After you have reviewed the settings, click Finish. It could take up to a minute to establish your wireless connection. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the ...Network Name (SSID). Figure 1-6 5. Use the status bar to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on the desktop. ...
... 1-7. 1-6 v3.0, January 2007 The wizard initiates your wireless connection. d. After you have reviewed the settings, click Finish. It could take up to a minute to establish your wireless connection. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the ...Network Name (SSID). Figure 1-6 5. Use the status bar to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on the desktop. ...
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... show the status of your connection to a wireless network and to the wireless access point. The wireless PC card has a connection with an access point and the signal quality is better. The wireless PC card has established good communication with another wireless node. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet The WPN511 has indicators in three locations that show...
... show the status of your connection to a wireless network and to the wireless access point. The wireless PC card has a connection with an access point and the signal quality is better. The wireless PC card has established good communication with another wireless node. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet The WPN511 has indicators in three locations that show...
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... another. Identifies the status of the Settings page. Understanding the Status Bar Wireless network Security Channel Throughput Signal strength Find a Network Connection status Identifies which wireless network you can interfere with the router. See Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting". 1-8 v3.0, January 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the icon to open the Connection...
... another. Identifies the status of the Settings page. Understanding the Status Bar Wireless network Security Channel Throughput Signal strength Find a Network Connection status Identifies which wireless network you can interfere with the router. See Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting". 1-8 v3.0, January 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the icon to open the Connection...
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NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual Note: To optimize throughput, connect to a network with network; then Power LED goes OFF and Network LED goes ON Slow blink Associated or ...-click the icon, you do so, then only the IP address is OFF; Figure 1-8 WPN511 LEDs The two LEDs on page 3-2. Network LED is shown. For more information about optimizing wireless performance, and network bandwidth, see "Optimizing Wireless Performance" on page 3-1 and "Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth" on the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 indicate the condition of the...
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual Note: To optimize throughput, connect to a network with network; then Power LED goes OFF and Network LED goes ON Slow blink Associated or ...-click the icon, you do so, then only the IP address is OFF; Figure 1-8 WPN511 LEDs The two LEDs on page 3-2. Network LED is shown. For more information about optimizing wireless performance, and network bandwidth, see "Optimizing Wireless Performance" on page 3-1 and "Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth" on the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 indicate the condition of the...
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..., and follow the screen prompts. • Navigate the Windows Start menu to the Control Panel Add or Remove Program item, select the WPN511 Wireless PC Card option, and follow these steps. 1. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual LED 1 Fast blink LED 2 Fast blink OFF OFF Meaning Associated or joined with activity on the network over the air or...
..., and follow the screen prompts. • Navigate the Windows Start menu to the Control Panel Add or Remove Program item, select the WPN511 Wireless PC Card option, and follow these steps. 1. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual LED 1 Fast blink LED 2 Fast blink OFF OFF Meaning Associated or joined with activity on the network over the air or...
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...netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility To disable the Windows Zero Configuration utility: 1. If you need to disable the Windows utility. Then clear the "Use Windows to set up wireless security for the WPN511 Wireless PC Card so that it matches the wireless... security settings for your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and how to configure my wireless settings" check box. 2-1 v3.0, January 2007 If you...
...netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility To disable the Windows Zero Configuration utility: 1. If you need to disable the Windows utility. Then clear the "Use Windows to set up wireless security for the WPN511 Wireless PC Card so that it matches the wireless... security settings for your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and how to configure my wireless settings" check box. 2-1 v3.0, January 2007 If you...
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... to: • View details about wireless networks: 1. Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area You can use the Networks tab to use. • Configure wireless settings for wireless networks and refresh the page. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These... instructions explain how to use the NETGEAR WPN511 Smart Wizard to view the following sections in...
... to: • View details about wireless networks: 1. Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area You can use the Networks tab to use. • Configure wireless settings for wireless networks and refresh the page. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These... instructions explain how to use the NETGEAR WPN511 Smart Wizard to view the following sections in...
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... Network" on page 2-4. • Connect: Connect to sort. This is the same as a security measure, some wireless access points do not broadcast their SSID. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual You can interfere with each network scanned: • Network Name (SSID): The name assigned to a network....will still be displayed. • Channel: The channel determines which operating frequency will be used. • Security: Identifies whether the wireless network uses security settings such as WEP, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-PSK. • Signal: Identifies the signal strength of the ...
... Network" on page 2-4. • Connect: Connect to sort. This is the same as a security measure, some wireless access points do not broadcast their SSID. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual You can interfere with each network scanned: • Network Name (SSID): The name assigned to a network....will still be displayed. • Channel: The channel determines which operating frequency will be used. • Security: Identifies whether the wireless network uses security settings such as WEP, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-PSK. • Signal: Identifies the signal strength of the ...
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NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual Finding a Network During the WPN511 software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. The Settings tab page opens. 2. For example, if Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is used then you ... want to use secure networks frequently, set up profiles for the network that you want to know the security settings for each network with the wireless network and security settings. Use the icon to Find a Network. 1.
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual Finding a Network During the WPN511 software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. The Settings tab page opens. 2. For example, if Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is used then you ... want to use secure networks frequently, set up profiles for the network that you want to know the security settings for each network with the wireless network and security settings. Use the icon to Find a Network. 1.
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... the drop-down list. Default: The Profile named Default automatically scans for each wireless network. Then, you can easily load the profile that has all the settings for a particular wireless network. Profiles The WPN511 Smart Wizard uses profiles to create a profile. 5. Profile: If you can store...to store all the settings that you do this profile name. Adding Profiles You can set up: • Access Point (Infrastructure) - NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual 3. Click Next. 4. For more than once then you will be asked if you want to join. If you can ...
... the drop-down list. Default: The Profile named Default automatically scans for each wireless network. Then, you can easily load the profile that has all the settings for a particular wireless network. Profiles The WPN511 Smart Wizard uses profiles to create a profile. 5. Profile: If you can store...to store all the settings that you do this profile name. Adding Profiles You can set up: • Access Point (Infrastructure) - NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual 3. Click Next. 4. For more than once then you will be asked if you want to join. If you can ...