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...) Notice This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. "To prevent radio interference to the licensed service,...1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from windows to radio frequency waves. tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslušnými ...
...) Notice This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. "To prevent radio interference to the licensed service,...1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from windows to radio frequency waves. tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslušnými ...
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... is intended for the WPN511 Wireless PC Card according to install, configure, and troubleshoot the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511. The information in the following typographical conventions: Italics Bold Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names User input • Formats. 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...
... is intended for the WPN511 Wireless PC Card according to install, configure, and troubleshoot the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511. The information in the following typographical conventions: Italics Bold Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names User input • Formats. 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...
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...8226; Buttons, and , for the product model. • Links to PDF versions of This Chapter link at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN511.asp. Use the PDF of the full manual and individual chapters. The PDF version of the manual is available on the..., according to your needs. • Printing a Page in Appendix B, "Related Documents". 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 the HTML View. The Acrobat reader is dedicated to a major topic. Note:...
...8226; Buttons, and , for the product model. • Links to PDF versions of This Chapter link at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN511.asp. Use the PDF of the full manual and individual chapters. The PDF version of the manual is available on the..., according to your needs. • Printing a Page in Appendix B, "Related Documents". 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 the HTML View. The Acrobat reader is dedicated to a major topic. Note:...
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NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual - Click the print icon in the upper left of the complete manual opens in a browser window. - Tip: If your printer supports printing two ...
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NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual xii v3.0, January 2007
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual xii v3.0, January 2007
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... and compatible NETGEAR products, see the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com. Verify System Requirements Before installing the WPN511 Wireless PC Card, make sure that your computer meets the minimum system requirements and identify the wireless network settings of the WPN511 driver software. 1-1 v3.0, January 2007 Chapter 1 Basic Setup The NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 lets you can set up your wireless PC card and connect...
... and compatible NETGEAR products, see the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com. Verify System Requirements Before installing the WPN511 Wireless PC Card, make sure that your computer meets the minimum system requirements and identify the wireless network settings of the WPN511 driver software. 1-1 v3.0, January 2007 Chapter 1 Basic Setup The NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 lets you can set up your wireless PC card and connect...
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... to return the product for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 • NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 Resource CD, including: - Animated Network Properties Configuration Tutorial - Default Wireless Settings If this document) - For more detailed information, see Chapter 3, "Wireless Network Performance". 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 vary...
... to return the product for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 • NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 Resource CD, including: - Animated Network Properties Configuration Tutorial - Default Wireless Settings If this document) - For more detailed information, see Chapter 3, "Wireless Network Performance". 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 vary...
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... instructions in Chapter 2, "Network Connections and Wireless Security". 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. a. First, install the WPN511 software. Insert the NETGEAR CD. Wireless security, advanced settings, and Computer-to-Computer...
... instructions in Chapter 2, "Network Connections and Wireless Security". 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. a. First, install the WPN511 software. Insert the NETGEAR CD. Wireless security, advanced settings, and Computer-to-Computer...
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b. Now, insert the wireless PC card. Windows 2000 users go to proceed with the Smart Wizard setup. 2. 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. d. On the Smart Wizard screen, click Next to Step 4. When prompted, insert your wireless PC card. a. Select the country and click Agree. 3. Figure 1-2 You will be prompted to select the country where you are located.
b. Now, insert the wireless PC card. Windows 2000 users go to proceed with the Smart Wizard setup. 2. 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. d. On the Smart Wizard screen, click Next to Step 4. When prompted, insert your wireless PC card. a. Select the country and click Agree. 3. Figure 1-2 You will be prompted to select the country where you are located.
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... the Smart Wizard to a network (recommended). Select the wireless network from the drop-down list, and the wizard records your WPN511 Wireless PC Card. a. 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...
... the Smart Wizard to a network (recommended). Select the wireless network from the drop-down list, and the wizard records your WPN511 Wireless PC Card. a. 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...
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..., but the Network Name (SSID) is blank. It could take up to a minute to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on the desktop. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). The wizard initiates your wireless connection. Follow the Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for saving a Profile...
..., but the Network Name (SSID) is blank. It could take up to a minute to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on the desktop. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). The wizard initiates your wireless connection. Follow the Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for saving a Profile...
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... Wizard. See "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 1-8. • Smart Wizard Status Bar: Clicking on the wireless PC card shows the network connection. Also, look for a network association. 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 connection. The status bar at...
... Wizard. See "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 1-8. • Smart Wizard Status Bar: Clicking on the wireless PC card shows the network connection. Also, look for a network association. 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 connection. The status bar at...
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NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the icon to interpret the Smart Wizard status bar. Security Channel Throughput Wireless network Signal strength Find a Network Connection status Figure 1-7 The following table describes how to open the Connection Wizard. See Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting". 1-8 v3.0, January 2007 Understanding the Status Bar Wireless... network Security Channel Throughput Signal strength Find a Network Connection status Identifies which wireless network you can interfere...
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the icon to interpret the Smart Wizard status bar. Security Channel Throughput Wireless network Signal strength Find a Network Connection status Figure 1-7 The following table describes how to open the Connection Wizard. See Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting". 1-8 v3.0, January 2007 Understanding the Status Bar Wireless... network Security Channel Throughput Signal strength Find a Network Connection status Identifies which wireless network you can interfere...
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... point, 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 right-click the icon...
... point, 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 right-click the icon...
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... Upgrades may be retained. 2. Follow the installer instructions, and if prompted, then restart 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 network over the air or locally on ...
... Upgrades may be retained. 2. Follow the installer instructions, and if prompted, then restart 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 network over the air or locally on ...
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... the Networks tab to use the Smart Wizard. To view information about wireless networks in your area. • Choose the network that you reboot your area. 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 this icon on the...
... the Networks tab to use the Smart Wizard. To view information about wireless networks in your area. • Choose the network that you reboot your area. 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 this icon on the...
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...the information 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 communications. &#... See "Finding a Network" on page 2-4. • Connect: Connect to the network that as the SSID or ESSID configuration parameter. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual You can interfere with each network scanned: • Network Name (SSID): The name assigned to...
...the information 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 communications. &#... See "Finding a Network" on page 2-4. • Connect: Connect to the network that as the SSID or ESSID configuration parameter. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual You can interfere with each network scanned: • Network Name (SSID): The name assigned to...
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... know the security settings for the network that you want to use secure networks frequently, set up profiles for each network with the wireless network and security settings. On the Networks tab page, click Find a Network. After installation you can use the Find a Network ...Figure 2-3 2-4 Hidden Network v3.0, January 2007 Note: Make sure that you use . Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual Finding a Network During the WPN511 software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. If you know the WEP key.
... know the security settings for the network that you want to use secure networks frequently, set up profiles for each network with the wireless network and security settings. On the Networks tab page, click Find a Network. After installation you can use the Find a Network ...Figure 2-3 2-4 Hidden Network v3.0, January 2007 Note: Make sure that you use . Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual Finding a Network During the WPN511 software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. If you know the WEP key.
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...to -Computer (Ad Hoc) - Default: The Profile named Default automatically scans for a particular wireless network. There are using at : http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm. 2-5 v3.0, January 2007 Connect directly to another computer with the 802.11 ... names: Default and Profile. You cannot change this more information on page 1-8. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual 3. You can create a profile for each wireless network. Profiles The WPN511 Smart Wizard uses profiles to join. Review you must enter the SSID. Click ...
...to -Computer (Ad Hoc) - Default: The Profile named Default automatically scans for a particular wireless network. There are using at : http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm. 2-5 v3.0, January 2007 Connect directly to another computer with the 802.11 ... names: Default and Profile. You cannot change this more information on page 1-8. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual 3. You can create a profile for each wireless network. Profiles The WPN511 Smart Wizard uses profiles to join. Review you must enter the SSID. Click ...
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... are saved in a Profile. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the SSID that Access Point (Infrastructure) is selected. Save your settings in this profile. 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 a wireless access point or router. 1. The Settings page opens...
... are saved in a Profile. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the SSID that Access Point (Infrastructure) is selected. Save your settings in this profile. 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 a wireless access point or router. 1. The Settings page opens...
