Netgear WN511B - Next Wireless Pc Card driver and firmware
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....11 Specifications
Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate.
Safety and Regulatory Notices
FCC Statement
The WN511B has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC...
WN511B User Manual - Page 3
... Regard to R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC
A printed copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity certificate for this product is provided in the WN511B product package.
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NETGEAR, Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B je ve shodì se základn...
WN511B User Manual - Page 7
...1 Chapter 2 Basic Setup
What You Need Before You Begin 3 Verify System Requirements 3 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines 3 What's in the Box? ...4 Default Wireless Settings 4
Installation Instructions ...5 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet 8
The Smart Wizard Status Bar 8 Icon Colors ...9 Removing the Software 10 Upgrading the Wireless Adapter Software 10 Chapter...
WN511B User Manual - Page 11
...Setup
The NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B lets you connect a PC computer to wireless networks. It is designed for PC computers running Microsoft Windows. For information about product features and compatible NETGEAR products, please see the NETGEAR Web site at http://www.netgear.com. This chapter describes how to install your Wireless Adapter and set up basic wireless...
WN511B User Manual - Page 12
... contain the following items: • NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B • NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B Installation Guide • NETGEAR CD, including:
- Driver and Configuration Utility Software - NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual • Warranty and Support information card If any of the parts...
WN511B User Manual - Page 13
..., advanced settings, and Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) instructions are covered in Chapter 3, "Network Connections and Wireless Security". Follow the instructions below to install the Wireless Adapter. 1. First, install the software.
Insert the NETGEAR CD. If the CD main page does not appear, double click Autorun.exe on the CD. a. Click Install Software.The Check for
Updates window will open...
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NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual
Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet
The Wireless Adapter has indicators that show the status of your connection to a wireless network and to the Internet:
•
Icon: After you install the software, this icon appears on the desktop and in the lower
right of the Windows task bar. It is color coded to show the ...
WN511B User Manual - Page 18
.... • Navigate the Windows Start menu to the Control Panel Add or Remove Program item, select
the Wireless Notebook Adapter option, and follow the screen prompts.
Upgrading the Wireless Adapter Software
Upgrades may be available at the NETGEAR Web site. To install an upgrade, follow these steps. 1. Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com 2. Click the latest version of upgrade. 3. Examine the Release...
WN511B User Manual - Page 19
... (WLAN) and how to set up wireless security for the Wireless Adapter so that it matches the wireless security settings for your network.
Understanding the Smart Wizard
Note: These instructions explain how to use the NETGEAR Smart Wizard to change the Wireless Adapter wireless settings. If you use Windows XP, and chose the Windows XP configuration utility during installation, then you must disable...
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NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual
Finding a Network
During the Wireless Adapter software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. After installation you can use the Find a Network button on the Network tab at any time to view the available networks and select the one that you want to use.
Note: Make sure that you know the security settings for...
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NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual
c. Click Close to exit the wizard, or Cancel to return to the previous settings. 4. Verify wireless connectivity to your network.
Verify connectivity by using a browser such as Netscape or Internet Explorer to connect to the Internet, or check for file and printer access on your network. You can check the status bar in the Smart...
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NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual
c. This sends a continuous ping to the device with the 192.168.0.1 static IP address. The ping response should change to "reply."
Figure 3-5
At this point the connection is established. For more information about using ping, see http://kbserver.netgear.com/kb_web_files/N101453.asp.
Note: If you cannot connect, see "Removing the...
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NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual
• If WPA2-PSK or WPA-PSK Authentication is Used. - Passphrase These characters are case sensitive. Enter a word or group of printable characters. When you use WPA-PSK, the other devices in the network will not connect unless they are set to WPA-PSK as well and are configured with the...
WN511B User Manual - Page 29
.... All the configuration settings are saved in this profile. b. Click Apply. c. Click Close to exit the configuration utility.
Setting up WPA2-PSK Security
Follow the steps below to configure WPA2-PSK Security. 1. Run the Wireless Adapter Smart Wizard.
a. Make sure the software is installed and the Wireless Adapter is fully inserted in a Cardbus port in your computer.
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b. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings tab page opens.
Figure 3-8
2. Configure the Security settings. a. In the Profile box, select the profile or type in a profile name. b. In the Network Name (SSID) field select the network, or enter the SSID.
Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network...
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NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual
About Page
The About page displays the current software version information.
Figure 3-12
The following information is displayed in the About page: • Regional Domain: This is the region setting for the wireless adapter. The approved channels
for the region are automatically scanned. Governments regulate the channels used for ...
WN511B User Manual - Page 35
... computers on the network or the Internet.
This could be a
Check to make sure that the access point is physically
physical layer problem connected to the Ethernet network.
or a network
Make sure that the IP addresses and the Windows networking
configuration problem. parameters are all configured correctly.
Restart the cable or DSL modem, router, access point, and
notebook PC.
Frequently...
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... addresses in the same subnet.
How to use the wireless configuration utility that comes with Windows XP
During the software installation the wizard prompts you to choose either the NETGEAR Smart Wizard or the Windows configuration utility. Be sure the Wireless Adapter is inserted in the Cardbus slot in the computer and follow these instructions to change your selection. 1. Go to Control...
WN511B User Manual - Page 37
... between a WN511B and a WN511B. If you are connecting to an 802.11b network, the maximum 802.11b speed is 11 Mbps.
Why do I see two Wireless Adapter icons in the System Tray?
If you see two icons in the System Tray at the bottom right corner of the screen, you have an older software version installed on your...
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NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual
Technical Specifications
This table below describes technical specifications for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B.
Antennas Standards Radio Data Rate
Frequency
LED
Power Emissions Bus interface Provided drivers Operating Environment Encryption
Warranty
2 separate PCB internal antennas
802.11g, ...