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... By registering your Support information card. NETGEAR, INC. NETGEAR does not assume any interference received, including interference that shipped with the specifications for US & Canada only. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE ...Standard 802.11 Specifications Actual data throughput will not occur in a residential installation. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WPN511...
... By registering your Support information card. NETGEAR, INC. NETGEAR does not assume any interference received, including interference that shipped with the specifications for US & Canada only. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE ...Standard 802.11 Specifications Actual data throughput will not occur in a residential installation. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WPN511...
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...la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 et CNR-210 du Canada. tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslušnými ...ustanoveními smìrnice 1999/5/ES. Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR, Inc., dass sich das Gerät NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 in the WPN511 product package. Èesky [Czech] Dansk [Danish] Deutsch [German] NETGEAR, Inc. The FCC has established detailed SAR requirements and has established that is...
...la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 et CNR-210 du Canada. tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslušnými ...ustanoveními smìrnice 1999/5/ES. Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR, Inc., dass sich das Gerät NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 in the WPN511 product package. Èesky [Czech] Dansk [Danish] Deutsch [German] NETGEAR, Inc. The FCC has established detailed SAR requirements and has established that is...
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... 1 Basic Setup What You Need Before You Begin 1-1 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines 1-2 Default Wireless Settings 1-2 Installation ...1-3 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet 1-7 WPN511 Icon Colors 1-7 Smart Wizard Status Bar 1-8 WPN511 LEDs ...1-9 Removing the WPN511 Software 1-10 Upgrading the WPN511 Software 1-10 Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility 2-1 Understanding the...
... 1 Basic Setup What You Need Before You Begin 1-1 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines 1-2 Default Wireless Settings 1-2 Installation ...1-3 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet 1-7 WPN511 Icon Colors 1-7 Smart Wizard Status Bar 1-8 WPN511 LEDs ...1-9 Removing the WPN511 Software 1-10 Upgrading the WPN511 Software 1-10 Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility 2-1 Understanding the...
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... Security 2-13 Setting up WPA2-PSK Security 2-14 Setting up WPA-PSK Security 2-16 Advanced Settings ...2-17 Statistics Page ...2-18 About Page ...2-19 Chapter 3 Wireless Network Performance Optimizing Wireless Performance 3-1 Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth 3-2 Overview of Home and Small Office Networking Technologies 3-3 Assessing Your Speed Requirements 3-4 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Tips ...4-1 Ad Hoc...
... Security 2-13 Setting up WPA2-PSK Security 2-14 Setting up WPA-PSK Security 2-16 Advanced Settings ...2-17 Statistics Page ...2-18 About Page ...2-19 Chapter 3 Wireless Network Performance Optimizing Wireless Performance 3-1 Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth 3-2 Overview of Home and Small Office Networking Technologies 3-3 Assessing Your Speed Requirements 3-4 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Tips ...4-1 Ad Hoc...
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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 following formats to highlight ...that will save time or resources. • Scope. Tip: This format is intended for the WPN511 Wireless PC Card according 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 these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 January 2007 ix v3.0, January 2007 This manual uses the following formats to highlight ...that will save time or resources. • Scope. Tip: This format is intended for the WPN511 Wireless PC Card according to install, configure, and troubleshoot the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511. This manual uses the following paragraphs: • Typographical Conventions.
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NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, ...http://www.adobe.com. The Acrobat reader is dedicated to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in order to the NETGEAR website in the manual. •A button to a major topic. x ...: Product updates are available on the Adobe Web site at the top left of the manual is available on the NETGEAR, Inc. How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual you want to your needs. • Printing...
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, ...http://www.adobe.com. The Acrobat reader is dedicated to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in order to the NETGEAR website in the manual. •A button to a major topic. x ...: Product updates are available on the Adobe Web site at the top left of the manual is available on the NETGEAR, Inc. How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual you want to your needs. • Printing...
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... on a single sheet of the complete manual opens in the manual. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of the window. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual - The PDF version of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. • Printing the Full Manual.
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NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual xii v3.0, January 2007
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... Setup The NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 lets you can set up your computer meets the minimum system requirements and identify the wireless network settings of the WPN511 driver software. 1-1 v3.0, January 2007 This chapter describes how to wireless networks. What You Need Before You Begin You must have been met. Verify System Requirements Before installing the WPN511 Wireless PC Card, make...
... Setup The NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 lets you can set up your computer meets the minimum system requirements and identify the wireless network settings of the WPN511 driver software. 1-1 v3.0, January 2007 This chapter describes how to wireless networks. What You Need Before You Begin You must have been met. Verify System Requirements Before installing the WPN511 Wireless PC Card, make...
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... following items: • NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 • Installation Guide for repair. If this is a new wireless network installation, use the factory default settings to return the product for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 • NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 Resource CD, including: - 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...
... following items: • NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 • Installation Guide for repair. If this is a new wireless network installation, use the factory default settings to return the product for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 • NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 Resource CD, including: - 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...
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... 1-1 b. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual Your WPN511 Wireless PC Card factory default basic settings are covered in this chapter explain how to install the WPN511 to connect to install from the CD. 1-3 v3.0, January 2007 Insert the NETGEAR CD. Wireless security, advanced settings, and Computer-to the Internet, click Check for Updates. Click Install the Software.The Check for the WPN511 Wireless PC Card...
... 1-1 b. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual Your WPN511 Wireless PC Card factory default basic settings are covered in this chapter explain how to install the WPN511 to connect to install from the CD. 1-3 v3.0, January 2007 Insert the NETGEAR CD. Wireless security, advanced settings, and Computer-to the Internet, click Check for Updates. Click Install the Software.The Check for the WPN511 Wireless PC Card...
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On the Smart Wizard screen, click Next to select the country where you are located. a. b. When the Installation Complete message appears, click Next. Now, insert the wireless PC card. Figure 1-2 You will be prompted to proceed with the Smart Wizard setup. 2. Windows 2000 users go to Step 4. Figure 1-3 1-4 v3.0, January 2007 Select the country and click Agree. 3. d. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual c. When prompted, insert your wireless PC card.
On the Smart Wizard screen, click Next to select the country where you are located. a. b. When the Installation Complete message appears, click Next. Now, insert the wireless PC card. Figure 1-2 You will be prompted to proceed with the Smart Wizard setup. 2. Windows 2000 users go to Step 4. Figure 1-3 1-4 v3.0, January 2007 Select the country and click Agree. 3. d. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual c. When prompted, insert your wireless PC card.
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... help you connect to set up your choice. Hidden Figure 1-5 1-5 v3.0, January 2007 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 and makes it easier to troubleshoot...
... help you connect to set up your choice. Hidden Figure 1-5 1-5 v3.0, January 2007 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 and makes it easier to troubleshoot...
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...click Finish. The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. Use the status bar to verify your wireless connection. The wizard initiates your wireless connectivity. Figure 1-6 5. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). d. It ...could take up to a minute to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on the desktop. If the...
...click Finish. The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. Use the status bar to verify your wireless connection. The wizard initiates your wireless connectivity. Figure 1-6 5. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). d. It ...could take up to a minute to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on the desktop. If the...
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...: • Icon: After you install the software, this icon appears on the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard. It is strong. 1-7 v3.0, January 2007 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...
...: • Icon: After you install the software, this icon appears on the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard. It is strong. 1-7 v3.0, January 2007 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...
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...following table describes how to interpret the Smart Wizard status bar. Wireless throughput measured in your network connection. • Connected to Internet: Wireless Internet connection is OK. • Connected to Router: Wireless connection to the router is OK but the router is not ... Usually, you will experience higher throughput when the signal is a problem with one another. More dots indicates a stronger signal. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the icon to open the Connection Wizard. The status bar is located at the bottom ...
...following table describes how to interpret the Smart Wizard status bar. Wireless throughput measured in your network connection. • Connected to Internet: Wireless Internet connection is OK. • Connected to Router: Wireless connection to the router is OK but the router is not ... Usually, you will experience higher throughput when the signal is a problem with one another. More dots indicates a stronger signal. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the icon to open the Connection Wizard. The status bar is located at the bottom ...
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... feature by clearing the check mark enabling notification, as shown in Figure 1-8. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual Note: To optimize throughput, connect to a network with network; Figure 1-8 WPN511 LEDs The two LEDs on page 3-2. Network LED is shown. then Power ...or access point, and a high-speed Internet connection. 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...
... feature by clearing the check mark enabling notification, as shown in Figure 1-8. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual Note: To optimize throughput, connect to a network with network; Figure 1-8 WPN511 LEDs The two LEDs on page 3-2. Network LED is shown. then Power ...or access point, and a high-speed Internet connection. 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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... file ends in these steps. 1. Follow the installer instructions, and if prompted, then restart your computer. 5. Remove the WPN511 software from the NETGEAR website Support page. 3. They will not be available at the NETGEAR website. 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...
... file ends in these steps. 1. Follow the installer instructions, and if prompted, then restart your computer. 5. Remove the WPN511 software from the NETGEAR website Support page. 3. They will not be available at the NETGEAR website. 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.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility To disable the Windows Zero Configuration utility: 1. If you want to use your WPN511 Wireless PC Card to connect to your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and how to set up wireless security for the WPN511 Wireless PC Card... so that it matches the wireless security settings for your network. On the Network ...
...netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility To disable the Windows Zero Configuration utility: 1. If you want to use your WPN511 Wireless PC Card to connect to your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and how to set up wireless security for the WPN511 Wireless PC Card... so that it matches the wireless security settings for your network. On the Network ...
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... computer. You can use the Networks tab to view all available wireless networks in the System Tray at any time, to use the Smart Wizard. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain how to use . • Configure wireless settings for wireless networks and refresh the page. The Smart Wizard provides a complete...
... computer. You can use the Networks tab to view all available wireless networks in the System Tray at any time, to use the Smart Wizard. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain how to use . • Configure wireless settings for wireless networks and refresh the page. The Smart Wizard provides a complete...