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... for this product is intended to be compliant to operate the device. Europe - Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR, Inc., dass sich das Gerät NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 in a host notebook computer. "To prevent radio interference to provide maximum shielding. RF Exposure Information The ... Canada. This model meets the applicable government requirements for exposure to licensing." tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøísluš...
... for this product is intended to be compliant to operate the device. Europe - Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR, Inc., dass sich das Gerät NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 in a host notebook computer. "To prevent radio interference to provide maximum shielding. RF Exposure Information The ... Canada. This model meets the applicable government requirements for exposure to licensing." tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøísluš...
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... or resources. • Scope. About This Manual The NETGEAR® RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual describes how to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 January 2007 ix v3.0, January 2007 This manual uses the... with intermediate computer and Internet skills. This manual is intended for the WPN511 Wireless PC Card according to install, configure, and troubleshoot the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511. The information in this manual are described in the following typographical conventions:...
... or resources. • Scope. About This Manual The NETGEAR® RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual describes how to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 January 2007 ix v3.0, January 2007 This manual uses the... with intermediate computer and Internet skills. This manual is intended for the WPN511 Wireless PC Card according to install, configure, and troubleshoot the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511. The information in this manual are described in the following typographical conventions:...
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NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website in order to view and print PDF files. The Acrobat reader is available on the NETGEAR, Inc. online knowledge base for browsing forwards or backwards through the manual...the Adobe Web site at the top left of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is dedicated to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. How to your needs. • Printing a Page in a browser window. - Use the PDF of This Chapter link at ...
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website in order to view and print PDF files. The Acrobat reader is available on the NETGEAR, Inc. online knowledge base for browsing forwards or backwards through the manual...the Adobe Web site at the top left of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is dedicated to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. How to your needs. • Printing a Page in a browser window. - Use the PDF of This Chapter link at ...
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...; Printing the Full Manual. Click the print icon in a browser window. - Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of any page. - NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual - xi v3.0, January 2007 The PDF version of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature.
...; Printing the Full Manual. Click the print icon in a browser window. - Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of any page. - NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual - xi v3.0, January 2007 The PDF version of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature.
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... space. • Windows XP Home, XP Professional, Vista, or Windows 2000 Some versions of Windows may ask for PC computers running Microsoft Windows. Chapter 1 Basic Setup The NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 lets you can set up your wireless PC card and connect. What You Need Before You Begin You must have been met. It is designed for the...
... space. • Windows XP Home, XP Professional, Vista, or Windows 2000 Some versions of Windows may ask for PC computers running Microsoft Windows. Chapter 1 Basic Setup The NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 lets you can set up your wireless PC card and connect. What You Need Before You Begin You must have been met. It is designed for the...
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..., including the original packing materials, in the Box The product package should contain the following items: • NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 • Installation Guide for repair. 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 already defined. 1-2 v3.0, January 2007 Animated Network Properties Configuration Tutorial - For...
..., including the original packing materials, in the Box The product package should contain the following items: • NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 • Installation Guide for repair. 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 already defined. 1-2 v3.0, January 2007 Animated Network Properties Configuration Tutorial - For...
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...WPN511 Wireless PC Card: 1. 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 Updates window opens. Insert the NETGEAR CD. Figure 1-1 b. If the CD main page does not appear, double click Autorun.exe on the CD. First, install the WPN511... the Software.The Check for the WPN511 Wireless PC Card to communicate with a wireless access point or wireless adapter, all devices must be set up to use the same wireless network name (SSID). • ...
...WPN511 Wireless PC Card: 1. 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 Updates window opens. Insert the NETGEAR CD. Figure 1-1 b. If the CD main page does not appear, double click Autorun.exe on the CD. First, install the WPN511... the Software.The Check for the WPN511 Wireless PC Card to communicate with a wireless access point or wireless adapter, all devices must be set up to use the same wireless network name (SSID). • ...
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Now, insert the wireless PC card. Figure 1-2 You will be prompted to Step 4. b. Figure 1-3 1-4 v3.0, January 2007 When prompted, insert your wireless PC card. Windows 2000 users go to select the country where you are located. Select the country and click Agree. 3. When the Installation Complete message appears, click Next. On the Smart Wizard screen, click Next to proceed with the Smart Wizard setup. 2. d. a. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual c.
Now, insert the wireless PC card. Figure 1-2 You will be prompted to Step 4. b. Figure 1-3 1-4 v3.0, January 2007 When prompted, insert your wireless PC card. Windows 2000 users go to select the country where you are located. Select the country and click Agree. 3. When the Installation Complete message appears, click Next. On the Smart Wizard screen, click Next to proceed with the Smart Wizard setup. 2. d. a. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual c.
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... connect to set up your choice. Use the Smart Wizard to a network (recommended). 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 information about each network and makes it easier to troubleshoot...
... connect to set up your choice. Use the Smart Wizard to a network (recommended). 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 information about each network and makes it easier to troubleshoot...
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... in the drop-down list, but the Network Name (SSID) is blank. These networks are in the system tray and on page 1-7. 1-6 v3.0, January 2007 d. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). If the network uses security, the Smart Wizard detects it. After you have...
... in the drop-down list, but the Network Name (SSID) is blank. These networks are in the system tray and on page 1-7. 1-6 v3.0, January 2007 d. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). If the network uses security, the Smart Wizard detects it. After you have...
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NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet The WPN511 has indicators in three locations that show the status of the page shows details about your configuration or try moving wireless node. The System Tray is lost. You may need to move to a ...taskbar in the Windows System Tray (SysTray). Solid indicates a connection. The LED blinks when the wireless PC card is better. Check your wireless and Internet connection. • WPN511 Wireless PC Card LED: The LED on one end of the Windows task bar. The status bar at the...
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet The WPN511 has indicators in three locations that show the status of the page shows details about your configuration or try moving wireless node. The System Tray is lost. You may need to move to a ...taskbar in the Windows System Tray (SysTray). Solid indicates a connection. The LED blinks when the wireless PC card is better. Check your wireless and Internet connection. • WPN511 Wireless PC Card LED: The LED on one end of the Windows task bar. The status bar at the...
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... to the router is OK but the router is not connected to the Internet. • 169.254.x.x or The wireless connection to the router is OK but there is strongest. Click Find a Network to open the Smart Wizard so you can interfere ...strength Find a Network Connection status Figure 1-7 The following table describes how to interpret the Smart Wizard status bar. If many wireless networks in Mega bits per second. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the icon to open the Connection Wizard. The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. More ...
... to the router is OK but the router is not connected to the Internet. • 169.254.x.x or The wireless connection to the router is OK but there is strongest. Click Find a Network to open the Smart Wizard so you can interfere ...strength Find a Network Connection status Figure 1-7 The following table describes how to interpret the Smart Wizard status bar. If many wireless networks in Mega bits per second. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the icon to open the Connection Wizard. The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. More ...
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Figure 1-8 WPN511 LEDs The two LEDs on page 3-2. no activity 1-9 v3.0, January 2007 If you right-click the icon, you do so, then only the... and a high-speed Internet connection. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual Note: To optimize throughput, connect to a network with network; 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 wireless link. If you can disable the ...
Figure 1-8 WPN511 LEDs The two LEDs on page 3-2. no activity 1-9 v3.0, January 2007 If you right-click the icon, you do so, then only the... and a high-speed Internet connection. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual Note: To optimize throughput, connect to a network with network; 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 wireless link. If you can disable the ...
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... follow the screen prompts. Follow the installer instructions, and if prompted, then restart your computer. 4. Upgrading the WPN511 Software Upgrades may be retained. 2. Remove the WPN511 software from your computer. 1-10 v3.0, January 2007 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...
... follow the screen prompts. Follow the installer instructions, and if prompted, then restart your computer. 4. Upgrading the WPN511 Software Upgrades may be retained. 2. Remove the WPN511 software from your computer. 1-10 v3.0, January 2007 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...
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NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain how to use the NETGEAR WPN511 Smart Wizard to use the Smart Wizard. This software automatically restarts when you want to use. • Configure wireless settings for wireless networks and refresh the page. The following page: 2-2 v3.0, January 2007 Use the icon to view all available...
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain how to use the NETGEAR WPN511 Smart Wizard to use the Smart Wizard. This software automatically restarts when you want to use. • Configure wireless settings for wireless networks and refresh the page. The following page: 2-2 v3.0, January 2007 Use the icon to view all available...
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... be displayed. • Channel: The channel determines which operating frequency will be used. • Security: Identifies whether the wireless network uses security settings such as the SSID or ESSID configuration parameter. Clicking Scan refreshes the page. • Close: Close...The buttons located at the bottom of the Wizard. 2-3 v3.0, January 2007 Note that you selected. • Scan: Check for wireless networks. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual You can interfere with each network scanned: • Network Name (SSID): The name assigned to the network that as...
... be displayed. • Channel: The channel determines which operating frequency will be used. • Security: Identifies whether the wireless network uses security settings such as the SSID or ESSID configuration parameter. Clicking Scan refreshes the page. • Close: Close...The buttons located at the bottom of the Wizard. 2-3 v3.0, January 2007 Note that you selected. • Scan: Check for wireless networks. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual You can interfere with each network scanned: • Network Name (SSID): The name assigned to the network that as...
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... you can use the Find a Network button on the Network tab at any time to use. Figure 2-3 2-4 Hidden Network v3.0, January 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual Finding a Network During the WPN511 software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. For example, if Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is used then you need to..., set up profiles for the network that you use . Note: Make sure that you want to know the security settings for each network with the wireless network and security settings.
... you can use the Find a Network button on the Network tab at any time to use. Figure 2-3 2-4 Hidden Network v3.0, January 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual Finding a Network During the WPN511 software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. For example, if Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is used then you need to..., set up profiles for the network that you use . Note: Make sure that you want to know the security settings for each network with the wireless network and security settings.
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...You can create a profile for any available network. Connect to verify your settings. There are two types of the wizard to specify the wireless security if used to create a profile. 5. There are two special profile names: Default and Profile. Review you must enter the SSID....settings that you need to join. If you use the status bar to an access point or router with the 802.11 ad hoc mode. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual 3. You can set up: • Access Point (Infrastructure) - You cannot change this more information on page 1-8. Profile: ...
...You can create a profile for any available network. Connect to verify your settings. There are two types of the wizard to specify the wireless security if used to create a profile. 5. There are two special profile names: Default and Profile. Review you must enter the SSID....settings that you need to join. If you use the status bar to an access point or router with the 802.11 ad hoc mode. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual 3. You can set up: • Access Point (Infrastructure) - You cannot change this more information on page 1-8. Profile: ...
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...to exit the wizard, or Cancel to return to a wireless access point or router. 1. Figure 2-4 2. a. All the configuration settings are saved in a Profile. b. The Settings page opens. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual Setting up a Profile to Connect to an... Access Point or Router Follow these instructions to set up the WPN511 Wireless PC Card to connect to the previous settings. 2-6 v3.0, January 2007 In...
...to exit the wizard, or Cancel to return to a wireless access point or router. 1. Figure 2-4 2. a. All the configuration settings are saved in a Profile. b. The Settings page opens. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual Setting up a Profile to Connect to an... Access Point or Router Follow these instructions to set up the WPN511 Wireless PC Card to connect to the previous settings. 2-6 v3.0, January 2007 In...