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NETGEAR RangeMax WN511T User Manual

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NETGEAR RangeMax
NEXT Wireless Notebook
Adapter WN511T User
Manual
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
202-10186-03
February 2007

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  • Page 1 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511T User Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10186-03 February 2007...

  • Page 2: Technical Support

    Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WN511T has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 3 à l’extérieur, il doit faire l’objet d’une licence.” Europe - EU Declaration of Conformity with 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 WN511T product package.
  • Page 4 NETGEAR, Inc. Notebook Adapter WN511T relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Español Por medio de la presente [Spanish] NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511T cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE. Ελληνική ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511T [Greek] ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ...
  • Page 5 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä att denna NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav WN511T February 2007 Wireless Adapter NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511T Home English 202-10186-03 v2.0, February 2007...
  • Page 6 v2.0, February 2007...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    About This Manual Conventions, Formats, and Scope ... ix How to Use This Manual ... x How to Print this Manual ... x Chapter 1 Basic Setup What You Need Before You Begin ...1-1 Verify System Requirements ...1-1 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines ...1-1 What Is in the Box ...1-2 Default Wireless Settings ...1-2 Installation ...1-3...
  • Page 8 Using Wireless Security Features ...2-10 Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings ... 2-11 Setting up WEP Encryption Security ...2-12 Setting up WPA2-PSK Security ...2-13 Setting up WPA-PSK Security ...2-14 Advanced Settings ...2-16 Statistics Page ...2-16 About Page ...2-17 Chapter 1 Wireless Network Performance Optimizing Wireless Performance ...3-1 Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth ...3-2...

  • Page 9: About This Manual

    The NETGEAR ® RangeMax™ Wireless Notebook Adapter Model WN511T User Manual describes how to install, configure, and troubleshoot the NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511T. The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills.

  • Page 10: How To Use This Manual

    • button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. online knowledge base for the product model. • Links to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters.
  • Page 11 NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511T User Manual – Click the print icon in the upper left of the window. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature.
  • Page 12 NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511T User Manual v2.0, February 2007...

  • Page 13: Basic 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, see the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com.

  • Page 14: What Is In The Box

    • Warranty and Support information card If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the product. Default Wireless Settings If this is a new wireless network installation, use the factory default settings to set up the network and verify wireless connectivity.

  • Page 15: Installation

    To install the Wireless Notebook Adapter. 1. First, install the WN511B 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.
  • Page 16 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.
  • Page 17 • Windows configuration utilities: See the Windows documentation or 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). Figure 1-4 c. Click Next to accept.
  • Page 18 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). These networks are 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.

  • Page 19: Connecting To Wireless Networks And The Internet

    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.

  • Page 20: Smart Wizard Status Bar

    NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the icon to open the Smart Wizard so you can view the status bar. The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. The status bar is located at the bottom of the Settings page.

  • Page 21: Removing The Software

    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 website. To install an upgrade, follow these steps. 1. Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com 2.
  • Page 22 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual 1-10 v2.0, February 2007...

  • Page 23: Network Connections And Wireless Security

    Smart Wizard, then you need to disable the Windows utility. If you are working with the Vista configuration utility, see the online document: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility To disable the Windows Zero Configuration utility: 1.

  • Page 24: Understanding The Smart Wizard

    NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain how to use the NETGEAR WN511B Smart Wizard to change the Wireless Notebook Adapter wireless settings. When you have installed the software from the NETGEAR CD, the desktop and in the Windows System Tray.
  • Page 25 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual You can click a column heading to sort. If many networks use the same channel they can interfere with each other. The Status bar shows your network connection and Internet connection.

  • Page 26: Finding A Network

    NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual Finding a Network During the WN511B 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.

  • Page 27: Profiles

    NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual 4. Follow the steps of the wizard to specify the wireless security if used, and to create a profile. 5. Review you settings, and click Finish. The Smart Wizard initiates your wireless connection. You can use the Status Bar to verify your network connection.
  • Page 28 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual 1. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings page opens. Figure 1-4 2. Enter the network settings. a. In the Network Type section, be sure that Access Point (Infrastructure) is selected.

  • Page 29: Setting Up A Computer-To-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile

    NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual You can check the status bar in the Smart Wizard for the current connection status. Note: If you cannot connect, see with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on your computers.
  • Page 30 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual a. Select Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) for the Network Type. b. Select or enter the Network Name (SSID) for the Ad Hoc network. c. In the Profile box, type the name of the profile.

  • Page 31: Starting A Computer-To-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection

    NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual c. This will cause a continuous ping to be sent to the device with the 192.168.0.1 static IP address. The ping response should change to “reply.” Figure 1-7 At this point the connection is established.

  • Page 32: Wireless Security

    NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual 6. Click OK. Note: The channel number differs depending on the country. The connection speed automatically defaults to the highest speed. Wireless Security Many networks use wireless security to encrypt wireless data communications. If you try to connect to a network with wireless security the Smart Wizard detects it.

  • Page 33: Wireless Network Name (Ssid) And Security Settings

    NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings Print this page, fill in the configuration details, and keep it in a safe place for future reference. For an existing wireless network, the person who set up the network will be able to provide this information.

  • Page 34: Setting Up Wep Encryption Security

    Follow the steps below to configure WEP Encryption Security. 1. Run the Smart Wizard. a. Make sure the NETGEAR software is installed and the Wireless Notebook Adapter is fully inserted in the Cardbus slot port in your computer. b. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard.

  • Page 35: Setting Up Wpa2-Psk Security

    Setting up WPA2-PSK Security Follow the steps below to configure WPA2-PSK Security. 1. Run the Smart Wizard. a. Make sure the NETGEAR software is installed and the Wireless Notebook Adapter is fully inserted in the Cardbus slot in your computer. v2.0, February 2007...

  • Page 36: Setting Up Wpa-Psk Security

    NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual b. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings tab page opens. Figure 1-10 2. Configure the Security settings. a. In the Profile box, select the profile or type in a profile name.
  • Page 37 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual a. Make sure the NETGEAR software is installed and the Wireless Notebook Adapter is fully inserted in the Cardbus slot in your computer. b. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings tab page opens.

  • Page 38: Advanced Settings

    NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual Advanced Settings The Advanced Settings normally work in their default settings. To view them, click the Advanced Settings button on the Settings tab. Changing these settings is only recommended for advanced users who have a specific reason to adjust them.

  • Page 39: About Page

    NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual About Page The About page displays the current software version information. Figure 1-13 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.
  • Page 40 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual 1-18 v2.0, February 2007...

  • Page 41: Wireless Network Performance

    This chapter explains how 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. Optimizing Wireless Performance The speed and operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the location of the wireless router.

  • Page 42: Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth

    NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual – Computers and fax machines (no closer than one foot) – Copying machines, elevators, and cell phones (no closer than 6 feet) – Microwave ovens (no closer than 10 feet) • Choose your settings.

  • Page 43: Overview Of Home And Small Office Networking Technologies

    With the introduction of the newer WPA and WPA2 encryption and authentication protocols, wireless security is extremely strong. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual 3-1, the two PCs with gigabit (1000 Mbps) Ethernet adapters have v3.0, February 2007...

  • Page 44: Assessing Your Speed Requirements

    For connecting rooms or floors that are blocked by obstructions or are distant vertically, consider networking over your building’s AC wiring. NETGEAR’s Powerline HD family of products delivers up to 200 Mbps to any outlet, while the older generation XE family of products delivers 14 Mbps or 85 Mbps.
  • Page 45 802.11b wireless 10 Mbps Wired Ethernet Cable Modem (3 Mbps) Analog Modem (56 kbps) NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual Table 3-1 shows the time to transfer one gigabyte (1 GB) of data Theoretical Raw Transfer Time 8 seconds...
  • Page 46 NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual v3.0, February 2007...

  • Page 47: Troubleshooting

    Internet” in Chapter Troubleshooting Tips Use the information below to solve common problems you may encounter. Also, refer to the knowledge base on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support/main.asp. Table 1-1. Troubleshooting Tips Problem I cannot connect to an access point.

  • Page 48: Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly

    NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual Table 1-1. Troubleshooting Tips (continued) Problem I can connect to the access point, but not the other computers on the network or to the Internet. Viewing the IP address. No IP address is assigned to the Wireless Notebook Adapter.

  • Page 49: Default Configuration Settings And Technical Specifications

    Default Configuration Settings and Technical Default Configuration Settings The following table lists the default settings of your Product Family. Feature Smart Wizard Wireless Wireless Communication Wireless Network Name (SSID) Security Network Type Transmission Speed Country/Region Operating Mode Data Rate a. Maximum wireless signal rate (IEEE Standard 802.11n draft specification). Actual 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.

  • Page 50: Technical Specifications

    NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511T User Manual Technical Specifications This table below describes technical specifications for the WNT511T Wireless Notebook Adapter. Antennas 2 separate PCB internal antennas Standards 802.11g, 802.11b Radio Data Rate 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 6.5, 9, 11, 12, 13, 13.5, 18, 19.5, 24, 26, 27, 36, 39, 40.5, 48, 52, 54, 58.5, 65, 81,104, 108, 117, 121.5, 130, 135, 162, 216,...

  • Page 51: Appendix B Related Documents

    This appendix provides links to reference documents you can use to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product. Document Windows XP and Vista Wireless Configuration Utilities Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing Wireless Communications Preparing a Computer for...
  • Page 52 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511T User Manual Related Documents v2.0, February 2007...

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