NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511T WN511T Installation Manual

NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511T
These setup instructions assume that you will connect to an access point or wireless router.
Estimated completion time: 10 minutes.
Installation
1. First, install the WN511T
software.
Insert the NETGEAR CD. If the CD main
page does not appear, double click
Autorun.exe on the CD.
a. Click Install the Software.The Check for
Updates window will open.
b. If you are connected to the Internet, click
Check for Updates. If not, you can
choose to install from the CD.
c. When the Installation Complete message appears, click Next.
d. On the SmartWizard screen, click Next to proceed with the SmartWizard setup.
2. Now, insert the wireless notebook
adapter.
a. When prompted, insert your wireless notebook
adapter.
b. Click Next to proceed. Windows will discover
the adapter and continue the software installation
process.
c. Follow the Windows prompts to complete the software installation.
If a Windows logo certification warning appears, click Continue to proceed with
the installation.
d. When the Windows software installation is complete, click Finish.
3. Use the Smart Wizard to set up your wireless notebook
adapter.
a. Windows 2000 users go to Step b. 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
network connection problems.
• Windows configuration utilities: See the Windows documentation or
"Using Windows XP and Vista Wireless Configuration Utilities" at:
http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm
b. Click Next to accept the NETGEAR Smart
Wizard. You will be prompted to let the
wizard help you connect to a network
(recommended).
c. Click Next to accept.
4. Connect to a wireless network.
a. Select the wireless network from the drop-
down list, and the wizard records your
choice.
Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast
the Network Name (SSID). These networks
are included in the drop-down list, but the
Network Name (SSID) is blank.
b. The Smart Wizard will detect if the network
uses security or not. Follow the Wizard
steps for Security (if used) and for saving a Profile.
c. After you have reviewed the settings, click Finish.
The WN511T icon appears in the system tray and on the desktop, and the
Settings page opens. The wizard initiates your wireless connection. It could take
up to a minute for your wireless connection to be established.
Using the Status Bar
The status bar is located at the bottom of the Settings page.
Channel
Security
Wireless
network
Find a Network Connection status
Understanding the Status Bar
Wireless network Identifies which wireless network you have joined.
Security • Locked: security enabled.
• Unlocked: security not enabled.
Channel The wireless channel used by the network. If many wireless networks
in your area use the same channel they can interfere with one
another.
Throughput Wireless throughput measured in Mega bits per second.
Signal strength More dots indicates a stronger signal. Usually, you will experience
higher throughput when the signal is strongest.
Find a Network Click Find a Network to open the Connection Wizard.
Connection Identifies the status of your network connection.
status • Connected to Internet: Wireless Internet connection is OK.
• Connected to Router: Wireless connection to the router is OK but
the router is not connected to the Internet.
• 169.254.x.x or ___.___.___.___ : The wireless connection to the
router is OK but there is a problem with the router. See the online
help or the NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless Notebook
Adapter WN511T User Manual on the NETGEAR CD for
troubleshooting tips.
Throughput
Signal
strength