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... the WPNT834 RangeMax 240 Wireless Router Package Contents • RangeMax 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter (WPNT511) • Installation Guide • Resource CD • Warranty/Support information card NETGEAR Related Products • RangeMax 240 Wireless Router (WPNT834 recommended) • RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter (WPN111) • RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter (WPN311) • 54 Mbps PCI Adapter (WG311) • 54 Mbps USB 2.0 Adapter (WG111) • 54 Mbps Wireless Print Server (WGPS606) • 54 Mbps Wireless Game Adapter (WGE111...
... the WPNT834 RangeMax 240 Wireless Router Package Contents • RangeMax 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter (WPNT511) • Installation Guide • Resource CD • Warranty/Support information card NETGEAR Related Products • RangeMax 240 Wireless Router (WPNT834 recommended) • RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter (WPN111) • RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter (WPN311) • 54 Mbps PCI Adapter (WG311) • 54 Mbps USB 2.0 Adapter (WG111) • 54 Mbps Wireless Print Server (WGPS606) • 54 Mbps Wireless Game Adapter (WGE111...
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...the support information card that shipped with your Support information card. NETGEAR, INC. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, RangeMax, The Gear Guy and Everybody's Connecting are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a...for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. October 2005 Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WPNT511 has been tested and complies with faster expert technical support and timely notices of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described ...
...the support information card that shipped with your Support information card. NETGEAR, INC. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, RangeMax, The Gear Guy and Everybody's Connecting are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a...for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. October 2005 Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WPNT511 has been tested and complies with faster expert technical support and timely notices of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described ...
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... the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 ...........2-1 Key Features ...2-1 What's in the Box? ...2-2 A Road Map for 'How to Get There From Here 2-3 Chapter 3 Basic Setup What You Need Before You Begin 3-1 Verify System Requirements 3-1 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines 3-2 Infrastructure and Ad Hoc Modes 3-2 WPNT511 Default Wireless Settings 3-2 Basic Installation Instructions 3-3 For Windows XP Users Installing a WPNT511 3-3 For Windows 2000...
... the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 ...........2-1 Key Features ...2-1 What's in the Box? ...2-2 A Road Map for 'How to Get There From Here 2-3 Chapter 3 Basic Setup What You Need Before You Begin 3-1 Verify System Requirements 3-1 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines 3-2 Infrastructure and Ad Hoc Modes 3-2 WPNT511 Default Wireless Settings 3-2 Basic Installation Instructions 3-3 For Windows XP Users Installing a WPNT511 3-3 For Windows 2000...
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...PDF version of the chapter you were viewing. - Click PDF button. Click "PDF of This Chapter" link at the top right of the window. - Use the PDF button in the chapter you want to print. Click the print icon in the upper left of any page. - ... by selecting this feature. • Printing the Full Manual. Tip: If your needs. • Printing a Chapter. User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 How to Print this Manual To print this manual you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. 1-2 About This Manual v1.0,...
...PDF version of the chapter you were viewing. - Click PDF button. Click "PDF of This Chapter" link at the top right of the window. - Use the PDF button in the chapter you want to print. Click the print icon in the upper left of any page. - ... by selecting this feature. • Printing the Full Manual. Tip: If your needs. • Printing a Chapter. User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 How to Print this Manual To print this manual you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. 1-2 About This Manual v1.0,...
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... Windows 2000 SP4, and XP operating systems. Key Features The WPNT511 Wireless Notebook Adapter provides the following features: • Reliable IEEE 802.11g and b standards-based wireless technology. • Supports roaming between the wireless nodes is designed for sharing your broadband cable or DSL Internet access among multiple PCs in your home. About the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 The NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511...
... Windows 2000 SP4, and XP operating systems. Key Features The WPNT511 Wireless Notebook Adapter provides the following features: • Reliable IEEE 802.11g and b standards-based wireless technology. • Supports roaming between the wireless nodes is designed for sharing your broadband cable or DSL Internet access among multiple PCs in your home. About the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 The NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511...
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...) and, if network. from security for How to Get There From Here ... security for WPNT511 that supports these your wireless connection, exchanging files with the settings To learn about wireless networking technology, see wireless 2. User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 A Road Map for 'How to Get There From Here' The introduction and adoption of any...
...) and, if network. from security for How to Get There From Here ... security for WPNT511 that supports these your wireless connection, exchanging files with the settings To learn about wireless networking technology, see wireless 2. User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 A Road Map for 'How to Get There From Here' The introduction and adoption of any...
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... 2-4 v1.0, October 2005 Introduction A Road Map for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 Table 2-1. What's Needed? An Internet browser. To use encryption security built into browsers like Internet Explorer and Netscape. Exchange files 1. Windows prompts for sharing. Activate my Internet over my wireless link wireless and verify my network. wireless and wired network. PC Networking Tutorial on page...
... 2-4 v1.0, October 2005 Introduction A Road Map for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 Table 2-1. What's Needed? An Internet browser. To use encryption security built into browsers like Internet Explorer and Netscape. Exchange files 1. Windows prompts for sharing. Activate my Internet over my wireless link wireless and verify my network. wireless and wired network. PC Networking Tutorial on page...
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.... menu of the network. How Do I Want To ... ? If so-called Windows 'peer' comes with setting up printers in the • The same Windows small networks in Windows, refer to the Help to wirelessly prompts for How to be enabled for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 Table 2-1. Use printers in the network. Fax features to configured with...
.... menu of the network. How Do I Want To ... ? If so-called Windows 'peer' comes with setting up printers in the • The same Windows small networks in Windows, refer to the Help to wirelessly prompts for How to be enabled for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 Table 2-1. Use printers in the network. Fax features to configured with...
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...; 5 MB of free hard disk space. • Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional, or Windows 2000 SP4. • Some versions of Windows may ask for the original Windows operating system installation files to 802.11 wireless networks at distances of the WPNT511 driver software. 3-1 v1.0, October 2005 The NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 provides highly effective security features which are covered...
...; 5 MB of free hard disk space. • Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional, or Windows 2000 SP4. • Some versions of Windows may ask for the original Windows operating system installation files to 802.11 wireless networks at distances of the WPNT511 driver software. 3-1 v1.0, October 2005 The NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 provides highly effective security features which are covered...
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..., avoid potential sources of this manual. For example, this is used when two Windows computers are already defined. 3-2 Basic Setup v1.0, October 2005 WPNT511 Default Wireless Settings If this mode is a new wireless network installation, use of the computer with the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511. However, if the walls are constructed with concrete, or have metal, or...
..., avoid potential sources of this manual. For example, this is used when two Windows computers are already defined. 3-2 Basic Setup v1.0, October 2005 WPNT511 Default Wireless Settings If this mode is a new wireless network installation, use of the computer with the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511. However, if the walls are constructed with concrete, or have metal, or...
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....0, October 2005 User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 Your NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 factory default basic settings are: • Network Name Service Set Identification (SSID): Any (First available network) Note: In order for the WPNT511 Wireless Notebook Adapter to communicate with a wireless access point or wireless adapter, all devices must be set up the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 for Windows PCs. Basic Installation Instructions Use...
....0, October 2005 User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 Your NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 factory default basic settings are: • Network Name Service Set Identification (SSID): Any (First available network) Note: In order for the WPNT511 Wireless Notebook Adapter to communicate with a wireless access point or wireless adapter, all devices must be set up the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 for Windows PCs. Basic Installation Instructions Use...
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Choose to set up your wireless notebook adapter. Now, insert the wireless notebook adapter. Figure 3-3 3-4 Basic Setup v1.0, October 2005 Use the Smart Wizard to set up your wireless notebook adapter. When prompted, insert your wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utility If you choose the Windows Zero Configuration option, then you must read the Windows XP documentation for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 2. User Manual for instructions. Figure 3-2 3. a.
Choose to set up your wireless notebook adapter. Now, insert the wireless notebook adapter. Figure 3-3 3-4 Basic Setup v1.0, October 2005 Use the Smart Wizard to set up your wireless notebook adapter. When prompted, insert your wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utility If you choose the Windows Zero Configuration option, then you must read the Windows XP documentation for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 2. User Manual for instructions. Figure 3-2 3. a.
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Insert the NETGEAR CD. d. For Windows 2000 SP4 Users Installing a WPNT511 1. a. b. c. Figure 3-7 3-6 Basic Setup v1.0, October 2005 When the Installation Complete message appears, click Next. First, install the WPNT511 software. If the CD main page does not appear, double click ... starts. Follow the Wizard steps, and click Next to verify your wireless connectivity. Figure 3-6 4. Use the status bar to continue. User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. For more details about connecting, see...
Insert the NETGEAR CD. d. For Windows 2000 SP4 Users Installing a WPNT511 1. a. b. c. Figure 3-7 3-6 Basic Setup v1.0, October 2005 When the Installation Complete message appears, click Next. First, install the WPNT511 software. If the CD main page does not appear, double click ... starts. Follow the Wizard steps, and click Next to verify your wireless connectivity. Figure 3-6 4. Use the status bar to continue. User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. For more details about connecting, see...
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Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet The WPNT511 has indicators in the lower right of the Windows task bar. The Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the sWPNT511 icon to the Internet: • WPNT511 Icon: After you can view the status bar. The Smart Wizard Settings ...on page 3-9. User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 3. It is color coded to show the status of your connection to a wireless network and to open the Smart Wizard so you install the WPNT511 software, the icon appears on the wireless card show the speed of the connection...
Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet The WPNT511 has indicators in the lower right of the Windows task bar. The Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the sWPNT511 icon to the Internet: • WPNT511 Icon: After you can view the status bar. The Smart Wizard Settings ...on page 3-9. User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 3. It is color coded to show the status of your connection to a wireless network and to open the Smart Wizard so you install the WPNT511 software, the icon appears on the wireless card show the speed of the connection...
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....0, October 2005 3-11 Color Red Yellow Green Condition Description The wireless PC Card has no data transmission on the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 indicate the condition of the taskbar in the Microsoft Windows desktop. The wireless link is better. The wireless PC Card has a connection with another wireless node. The card is strong. The System Tray resides on...
....0, October 2005 3-11 Color Red Yellow Green Condition Description The wireless PC Card has no data transmission on the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 indicate the condition of the taskbar in the Microsoft Windows desktop. The wireless link is better. The wireless PC Card has a connection with another wireless node. The card is strong. The System Tray resides on...
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...Windows Control Panel "Add or Remove Programs" feature. 4. Remove the WPNT511 adapter from your laptop computer, and if prompted restart your laptop computer. To install an upgrade, follow these steps. 1. Write down the settings for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 Upgrading the WPNT511... Software Upgrades may be retained. 2. They will not be available at the NETGEAR Web site. Follow the installer instructions, and if ...
...Windows Control Panel "Add or Remove Programs" feature. 4. Remove the WPNT511 adapter from your laptop computer, and if prompted restart your laptop computer. To install an upgrade, follow these steps. 1. Write down the settings for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 Upgrading the WPNT511... Software Upgrades may be retained. 2. They will not be available at the NETGEAR Web site. Follow the installer instructions, and if ...
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... then clear the "Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings" check box. Chapter 4 Network Connections and Wireless Security This chapter explains how to use the NETGEAR WPNT511 Smart Wizard to change the WPNT511 wireless settings. Understanding the WPNT511 Smart Wizard Note: These instructions explain how to use your NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 to connect to your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN...
... then clear the "Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings" check box. Chapter 4 Network Connections and Wireless Security This chapter explains how to use the NETGEAR WPNT511 Smart Wizard to change the WPNT511 wireless settings. Understanding the WPNT511 Smart Wizard Note: These instructions explain how to use your NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 to connect to your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN...
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... status. Ad Hoc mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with file and print sharing enabled and you cannot connect, see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting". User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 You can check the status bar in which devices... or computers communicate directly with each other, without the use of the WPNT511 uses Ad Hoc mode. Ad Hoc mode requires either ...
... status. Ad Hoc mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with file and print sharing enabled and you cannot connect, see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting". User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 You can check the status bar in which devices... or computers communicate directly with each other, without the use of the WPNT511 uses Ad Hoc mode. Ad Hoc mode requires either ...
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... the 192.168.0.1 static IP address. Note: For instructions on your peer devices. On the Windows taskbar click the Start button, and then click Run. This will cause a continuous ping to be...NETGEAR Resource CD. Assuming the target PC is established. Network Connections and Wireless Security 4-7 v1.0, October 2005 Configure the PC network settings. Configure each PC with either a static IP address or with the IPX protocol. Verify connectivity by using the Ping program: a. Restart the PCs. 4. b. b. User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511...
... the 192.168.0.1 static IP address. Note: For instructions on your peer devices. On the Windows taskbar click the Start button, and then click Run. This will cause a continuous ping to be...NETGEAR Resource CD. Assuming the target PC is established. Network Connections and Wireless Security 4-7 v1.0, October 2005 Configure the PC network settings. Configure each PC with either a static IP address or with the IPX protocol. Verify connectivity by using the Ping program: a. Restart the PCs. 4. b. b. User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511...
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... interference problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on the country. User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 You may need to identify the channels in use in certain Windows operating systems such as Windows 98SE. Select the Computer-to-Computer...
... interference problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on the country. User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 You may need to identify the channels in use in certain Windows operating systems such as Windows 98SE. Select the Computer-to-Computer...