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...software upgrades. Information is encouraged to try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on, the user is subject to the products described in the United States and/or other countries. October 2005 Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WPNT511...an experienced radio/TV technician for US & Canada only. NETGEAR does not assume any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in the United States and/or other countries. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, RangeMax, The Gear Guy and Everybody's Connecting are trademarks or ...
...software upgrades. Information is encouraged to try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on, the user is subject to the products described in the United States and/or other countries. October 2005 Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WPNT511...an experienced radio/TV technician for US & Canada only. NETGEAR does not assume any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in the United States and/or other countries. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, RangeMax, The Gear Guy and Everybody's Connecting are trademarks or ...
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... this Manual 1-2 Chapter 2 Introduction About 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...
... this Manual 1-2 Chapter 2 Introduction About 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...
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..., in the Box? The NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 has two interfaces: • The PCMCIA Type II connector connects to any of data encryption or no data encryption is inserted into a notebook. Driver and Smart Wizard Software - User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 • High level of the notebook PC chassis when the wireless PC card is available to...
..., in the Box? The NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 has two interfaces: • The PCMCIA Type II connector connects to any of data encryption or no data encryption is inserted into a notebook. Driver and Smart Wizard Software - User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 • High level of the notebook PC chassis when the wireless PC card is available to...
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...Introduction An Internet service such as the network in • The same Windows usually managed by 2. TCP/IP Internet networking software installed and configured on your version of the Internet service provider 4. For TCP/IP See the Web link to "Internet...B-1. User Manual for How to Get There From Here ... A Road Map for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 Table 2-1. What Do I Do? Activate my Internet over my wireless link wireless and verify my network. settings as the other computers browse for your PC based on page...
...Introduction An Internet service such as the network in • The same Windows usually managed by 2. TCP/IP Internet networking software installed and configured on your version of the Internet service provider 4. For TCP/IP See the Web link to "Internet...B-1. User Manual for How to Get There From Here ... A Road Map for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 Table 2-1. What Do I Do? Activate my Internet over my wireless link wireless and verify my network. settings as the other computers browse for your PC based on page...
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...; A CD drive. • 5 MB of free hard disk space. • Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional, or Windows 2000 SP4. • Some versions of the WPNT511 driver software. 3-1 v1.0, October 2005 Verify System Requirements Before installing the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511, please make sure that your computer meets the minimum system requirements and identify the...
...; A CD drive. • 5 MB of free hard disk space. • Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional, or Windows 2000 SP4. • Some versions of the WPNT511 driver software. 3-1 v1.0, October 2005 Verify System Requirements Before installing the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511, please make sure that your computer meets the minimum system requirements and identify the...
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First, install the WPNT511 software. If the CD main page does not appear, double click autorun.exe on the CD. User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 Your NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 factory default basic settings are using . For Windows XP Users Installing a WPNT511 1. Insert the NETGEAR CD. Follow the Wizard steps, and click Next to an access point. Figure...
First, install the WPNT511 software. If the CD main page does not appear, double click autorun.exe on the CD. User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 Your NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 factory default basic settings are using . For Windows XP Users Installing a WPNT511 1. Insert the NETGEAR CD. Follow the Wizard steps, and click Next to an access point. Figure...
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... appear, double click autorun.exe on page 3-9. Click the Install Software link and the Smart Wizard starts. When the Installation Complete message appears, click Next. Use the status bar to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on the CD. d. User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. a. b. Follow the Wizard...
... appear, double click autorun.exe on page 3-9. Click the Install Software link and the Smart Wizard starts. When the Installation Complete message appears, click Next. Use the status bar to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on the CD. d. User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. a. b. Follow the Wizard...
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... the WPNT511 software, the icon appears on page 3-9. The status bar at the bottom of the network connection. The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. For more information about your wireless connectivity. Basic Setup 3-9 v1.0, October 2005 User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 3. Use the status bar to verify your wireless and Internet connection. • WPNT511 Wireless Notebook Adapter LEDs...
... the WPNT511 software, the icon appears on page 3-9. The status bar at the bottom of the network connection. The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. For more information about your wireless connectivity. Basic Setup 3-9 v1.0, October 2005 User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 3. Use the status bar to verify your wireless and Internet connection. • WPNT511 Wireless Notebook Adapter LEDs...
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... of its slot and click OK. Figure 3-16 3-12 v1.0, October 2005 Basic Setup User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 Removing the WPNT511 Software You can use the Resource CD to remove the software. If the WPNT511 software has been installed, the Smart Wizard detects it. 3. The main page opens. 2. Figure 3-15 4. The wizard displays a message...
... of its slot and click OK. Figure 3-16 3-12 v1.0, October 2005 Basic Setup User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 Removing the WPNT511 Software You can use the Resource CD to remove the software. If the WPNT511 software has been installed, the Smart Wizard detects it. 3. The main page opens. 2. Figure 3-15 4. The wizard displays a message...
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... Panel "Add or Remove Programs" feature. 4. Write down the settings for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 Upgrading the WPNT511 Software Upgrades may be retained. 2. Remove the WPNT511 adapter from the NETGEAR Web site Support page. 3. They will not be available at the NETGEAR Web site. Remove the WPNT511 software from your laptop computer. Basic Setup v1.0, October 2005 3-13 User Manual...
... Panel "Add or Remove Programs" feature. 4. Write down the settings for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 Upgrading the WPNT511 Software Upgrades may be retained. 2. Remove the WPNT511 adapter from the NETGEAR Web site Support page. 3. They will not be available at the NETGEAR Web site. Remove the WPNT511 software from your laptop computer. Basic Setup v1.0, October 2005 3-13 User Manual...
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... how to use your NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 to connect to your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and how to set of tools to: • Choose the network that it matches the wireless security settings for your wireless notebook adapter • Monitor wireless network connections • Save your settings in profiles • Remove or reinstall the wireless adapter software The following sections...
... how to use your NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 to connect to your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and how to set of tools to: • Choose the network that it matches the wireless security settings for your wireless notebook adapter • Monitor wireless network connections • Save your settings in profiles • Remove or reinstall the wireless adapter software The following sections...
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...open the Smart Wizard. Click the Find a Network button. 4. Click Next. 5. Follow the steps of the wizard to specify the wireless security if used then you need to know the security settings for the network that you can use . Use the icon to Find ... Make sure that you want to use the Status Bar to use secure networks frequently, set up profiles for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 Finding a Network During the WPNT511 software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. Click the Networks tab. 3. You can use the Find a Network...
...open the Smart Wizard. Click the Find a Network button. 4. Click Next. 5. Follow the steps of the wizard to specify the wireless security if used then you need to know the security settings for the network that you can use . Use the icon to Find ... Make sure that you want to use the Status Bar to use secure networks frequently, set up profiles for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 Finding a Network During the WPNT511 software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. Click the Networks tab. 3. You can use the Find a Network...
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...software might not be installed and configured properly on the NETGEAR Resource CD. Please refer to the PC Networking Tutorial included on your computers. For example, this mode is an 802.11 networking framework in the Smart Wizard for the current connection status. Computer with wireless adapter card Computer with WPNT511 Wireless Notebook Adapter... Figure 4-3 Note: Ad Hoc mode will not work using DHCP settings. User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 You can...
...software might not be installed and configured properly on the NETGEAR Resource CD. Please refer to the PC Networking Tutorial included on your computers. For example, this mode is an 802.11 networking framework in the Smart Wizard for the current connection status. Computer with wireless adapter card Computer with WPNT511 Wireless Notebook Adapter... Figure 4-3 Note: Ad Hoc mode will not work using DHCP settings. User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 You can...
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Make sure the WPNT511 software is installed and the WPNT511 is fully inserted in an available CardBus slot in a Profile. Use the icon to the previous settings. 4-6 Network Connections and Wireless Security v1.0, October 2005 Select Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) for the Ad Hoc network. Save your settings in your PC. b. c. Figure 4-4 c. ... to return to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings page opens. f. Click the Save Profile button. Click Apply. d. Click Apply. 2. User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 a. b. e.
Make sure the WPNT511 software is installed and the WPNT511 is fully inserted in an available CardBus slot in a Profile. Use the icon to the previous settings. 4-6 Network Connections and Wireless Security v1.0, October 2005 Select Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) for the Ad Hoc network. Save your settings in your PC. b. c. Figure 4-4 c. ... to return to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings page opens. f. Click the Save Profile button. Click Apply. d. Click Apply. 2. User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 a. b. e.
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.... The connection speed automatically defaults to -computer network. 5. Please see "Removing the WPNT511 Software" on page -12. Click OK. Note: The channel number differs depending on the country. In the Channel field, Automatic should work. User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 You may need to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" on page...
.... The connection speed automatically defaults to -computer network. 5. Please see "Removing the WPNT511 Software" on page -12. Click OK. Note: The channel number differs depending on the country. In the Channel field, Automatic should work. User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 You may need to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" on page...
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... CardBus slot in your laptop computer. The Settings tab page opens. b. User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to open the Smart Wizard. Make sure the WPNT511 software is installed and the WPNT511 is configured in a profile name. Use the icon to configure WEP Encryption Security. 1. In the...
... CardBus slot in your laptop computer. The Settings tab page opens. b. User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to open the Smart Wizard. Make sure the WPNT511 software is installed and the WPNT511 is configured in a profile name. Use the icon to configure WEP Encryption Security. 1. In the...
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... utility will use the same passphrase for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 3. Save your laptop computer. 4-12 Network Connections and Wireless Security v1.0, October 2005 a. b. All the configuration settings are saved in a Profile. Click Close to configure WPA2-PSK Security. 1. Make sure the WPNT511 software is installed and the WPNT511 is in the access point and other...
... utility will use the same passphrase for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 3. Save your laptop computer. 4-12 Network Connections and Wireless Security v1.0, October 2005 a. b. All the configuration settings are saved in a Profile. Click Close to configure WPA2-PSK Security. 1. Make sure the WPNT511 software is installed and the WPNT511 is in the access point and other...
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...settings. Make sure the WPNT511 software is installed and the WPNT511 is configured in the access point. b. The Settings tab page opens. a. In the Profile box, select the profile or type in your laptop computer. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the ...what is fully inserted in an available CardBus slot in a profile name. b. User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 WPA-PSK Security Follow the steps below to "Wireless Communications:" on WPA security, see the Web link to configure WPA-PSK Security. 1. In the ...
...settings. Make sure the WPNT511 software is installed and the WPNT511 is configured in the access point. b. The Settings tab page opens. a. In the Profile box, select the profile or type in your laptop computer. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the ...what is fully inserted in an available CardBus slot in a profile name. b. User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 WPA-PSK Security Follow the steps below to "Wireless Communications:" on WPA security, see the Web link to configure WPA-PSK Security. 1. In the ...
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User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 • Transmit, Receive, and Total (TxRx): Radio buttons let you select ...software version information. The approved channels for wireless transmission. Governments regulate the channels used for the region are automatically scanned. Figure 4-14 The following information is the region setting for the wireless adapter. Operating the wireless adapter in a different region may violate local laws. • Driver Version: The wireless adapter driver version. • Firmware Version: The wireless adapter...
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 • Transmit, Receive, and Total (TxRx): Radio buttons let you select ...software version information. The approved channels for wireless transmission. Governments regulate the channels used for the region are automatically scanned. Figure 4-14 The following information is the region setting for the wireless adapter. Operating the wireless adapter in a different region may violate local laws. • Driver Version: The wireless adapter driver version. • Firmware Version: The wireless adapter...
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... Internet. Chapter 5 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about connecting to wireless networks and the Internet, see if the PC Card is not Remove and reinsert the WPNT511. Frequently Asked Questions Use the information below to the knowledge base on your NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511. Also, please refer to solve common problems you diagnose and solve...
... Internet. Chapter 5 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about connecting to wireless networks and the Internet, see if the PC Card is not Remove and reinsert the WPNT511. Frequently Asked Questions Use the information below to the knowledge base on your NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511. Also, please refer to solve common problems you diagnose and solve...