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- Page 1 User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10137-01 October 2005...
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Page 2: Technical Support
October 2005 Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WPNT511 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 FCC Caution: Any change or modification to the product not expressly approved by Netgear could void the user’s authority to operate the device. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement To comply with the FCC and ANSI C95.1 RF exposure limits, the antenna(s) for this device must comply with the following: •...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Audience, Scope, Conventions ...1-1 How to Print 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... - Page 6 Finding a Network ...4-2 Profiles ...4-3 Adding Profiles ...4-3 Profiles to Connect to an Access Point or Router ...4-3 Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profiles ...4-5 Starting a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection ...4-8 Wireless Security ...4-9 Using Wireless Security Features ...4-9 Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings ...4-10 WEP Encryption Security ...
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Page 7: About This Manual
Audience, Scope, Conventions This manual assumes that the reader has basic to intermediate computer and Internet skills. However, tutorial information is provided in the Appendices, on the NETGEAR Resource CD, and on the NETGEAR Web site. This manual uses the following typographical conventions: Table 1-1. -
Page 8: How To Print This Manual
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 How to Print this Manual To print this manual you can choose one of the following several options, according to your needs. • Printing a Chapter. Use the — Click “PDF of This Chapter” link at the top right of any page in the chapter you want to print. -
Page 9: Introduction
This chapter introduces the features, package contents, and appearance of the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511. About the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 The NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 gives you ultimate mobility in your office or while you are traveling. It frees you from traditional Ethernet wiring and helps you create a wireless network for sharing your broadband cable or DSL Internet access among multiple PCs in and around your home. -
Page 10: What's In The Box
• 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 for repair. The NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 has two interfaces: •... -
Page 11: A Road Map For 'How To Get There From Here
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 new technology can be a difficult process. Wireless technology has removed one of the barriers to networking—running wires. It allows more people to try networking while at the same time exposes them to the inherent complexity of networking. - Page 12 User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 Table 2-1. A Road Map for How to Get There From Here ... If I Want To ... ? What Do I Do? Note: Secure Internet sites such as banks and online merchants use encryption security built into browsers like Internet Explorer and Netscape.
- Page 13 User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 Table 2-1. A Road Map for How to Get There From Here ... If I Want To ... ? What Do I Do? Use printers in a 1. Use the...
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Page 15: Basic Setup
This chapter describes how to install your NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 and set up basic wireless connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). Advanced wireless network set up is covered in Wireless Security” in this manual. -
Page 16: Observe Wireless Location And Range Guidelines
Computers can connect over wireless networks indoors at a range which vary significantly based on the physical location of the computer with the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511. For best results, avoid potential sources of interference, such as: •... -
Page 17: Basic Installation Instructions
• 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 to use the same wireless network name (SSID). - Page 18 User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 2. Now, insert the wireless notebook adapter. When prompted, insert your wireless notebook adapter. 3. Use the Smart Wizard to set up your wireless notebook adapter. a. Choose to set up your wireless adapter...
- Page 19 User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 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.
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Page 20: For Windows 2000 Sp4 Users Installing A Wpnt511
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. Figure 3-6 4. Use the status bar to verify your wireless connectivity. For more details about connecting, see page 3-9. For Windows 2000 SP4 Users Installing a WPNT511 1. - Page 21 User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 2. Now, insert the wireless notebook adapter. a. When prompted, insert your wireless notebook adapter. b. You will be prompted to let the wizard help you connect to a network (recommended).
- Page 22 User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 d. Select the wireless network from the drop-down list, and the wizard records your choice. 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.
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Page 23: Connecting To Wireless Networks And The Internet
“Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet” on page Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet The WPNT511 has indicators in three locations that show the status of your connection to a wireless network and to the Internet: •... - Page 24 User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 Router/Internet Connection Indicator: This shows the progress of your connection. If you right- click here and disable Internet notification then only the IP address is shown: This is the default setting (unchecked).
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Page 25: The Wpnt511 Icon Colors
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 The WPNT511 Icon Colors The WPNT511 icon is on the desktop and in the Windows System Tray (SysTray). The System Tray resides on one end of the taskbar in the Microsoft Windows desktop. -
Page 26: Removing The Wpnt511 Software
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 Removing the WPNT511 Software You can use the Resource CD to remove the wireless adapter software. 1. Insert the Resource CD in the computer where you installed the software. The main page opens. -
Page 27: Upgrading The Wpnt511 Software
2. Download the upgrade from the NETGEAR Web site Support page. 3. Remove the WPNT511 software from your laptop computer. You can use the NETGEAR Resource CD as described in the previous section to do this, or you can use the Windows Control Panel “Add or Remove Programs” feature. - Page 28 User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 3-14 Basic Setup v1.0, October 2005...
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Page 29: Network Connections And Wireless Security
This chapter explains how to use your NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 to connect to your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and how to set up wireless security for the WPNT511 so that it matches the wireless security settings for your network. -
Page 30: Finding A Network
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 Finding a Network During the WPNT511 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 31: Profiles
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 Profiles The WPNT511 Smart Wizard uses profiles to store all the settings for a particular wireless network. There are two special profile names: Default and Profile. Default: The Profile named Default automatically scans for any available network. You cannot change this profile name. - Page 32 User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 1. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings page opens. Figure 4-2 2. Enter the network settings. a. In the Network Type section, be sure that Access Point (Infrastructure) is selected.
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Page 33: Computer-To-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profiles
Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profiles The computer-to-computer setting of the WPNT511 uses Ad Hoc mode. Ad Hoc mode is an 802.11 networking framework in which devices or computers communicate directly with each other, without the use of an access point. For example, this mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with file and print sharing enabled and you want to exchange files directly between them. - Page 34 User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 a. Make sure the WPNT511 software is installed and the WPNT511 is fully inserted in an available CardBus slot in your PC. b. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings page opens.
- Page 35 User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 3. Configure the PC network settings. a. Configure each PC with either a static IP address or with the IPX protocol. Note: For instructions on configuring static IP addresses, refer to the networking tutorial on your NETGEAR Resource CD.
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Page 36: Starting A Computer-To-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 You may need to reboot in certain Windows operating systems such as Windows 98SE. Note: If you cannot connect, see Also, for problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on your computers. -
Page 37: Wireless Security
Smart Wizard detects it. Before you can use that network you must set up the WPNT511 with exactly the same kind of wireless security settings. The main types of wireless security used for home networks are: •... -
Page 38: Wireless Network Name (Ssid) And Security Settings
• Network Name (SSID): The Service Set Identification (SSID) identifies the wireless local area network. Any (First available network) is the default WPNT511 wireless network name (SSID). You may customize it using up to 32 alphanumeric characters. Write your customized wireless network name (SSID) on the line below. -
Page 39: Wep Encryption Security
Follow the steps below to configure WEP Encryption Security. 1. Run the WPNT511 Smart Wizard. a. Make sure the WPNT511 software is installed and the WPNT511 is fully inserted in an available CardBus slot in your laptop computer. b. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. -
Page 40: Wpa2-Psk Security
WPA2-PSK Security Follow the steps below to configure WPA2-PSK Security. 1. Run the WPNT511 Smart Wizard. a. Make sure the WPNT511 software is installed and the WPNT511 is fully inserted in an available CardBus slot in your laptop computer. 4-12 Network Connections and Wireless Security v1.0, October 2005... - Page 41 User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 b. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings tab page opens. Figure 4-9 2. Configure the Security settings. a. In the Profile box, select the profile or type in a profile name.
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Page 42: Wpa-Psk Security
Follow the steps below to configure WPA-PSK Security. 1. Run the WPNT511 Smart Wizard. a. Make sure the WPNT511 software is installed and the WPNT511 is fully inserted in an available CardBus slot in your laptop computer. b. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. -
Page 43: Advanced Settings
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 3. Save your settings in a Profile. a. Click the Save Profile button. All the configuration settings are saved in this profile. b. Click Apply. c. Click Close to exit the Smart Wizard. -
Page 44: Networks Page
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 Networks Page The Networks Page scans and displays all available wireless networks in your area. 1. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings tab page opens. -
Page 45: Statistics Page
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 • Channel: The channel determines which operating frequency will be used. • Security: Identifies whether the wireless network uses WEP, WPA-PSK, or WPA2-PSK security settings. • Signal: Identifies the signal strength of the communications. -
Page 46: About Page
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 • Transmit, Receive, and Total (TxRx): Radio buttons let you select whether to display the transmit performance, the receive performance, or both in the same graph. • Transmit Statistics: Identifies transmit megabits per second (Mbps), transmit packets per second (Tx Packets/s), total transmitted packets, and transmit errors. - Page 47 User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 • MAC Address: The MAC address of the adapter. The Media Access Control address is a unique 48-bit hardware address assigned to every network interface card. Some wireless networks will restrict access based on a list of known MAC addresses. If you are communicating with such a network, you would have to provide the address shown here to the network administrator before you would be allowed to connect.
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Page 49: Troubleshooting
This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511. After each problem description, instructions are given to help you diagnose and solve the problem. For information about connecting to wireless networks and the Internet, see “Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet”... - Page 50 Did the WPNT511 card receive a valid IP address from the Wireless Router/AP? The easiest way is to click the system tray icon to open the WPNT511 Smart Wizard. Then check the IP address in the About page.
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Page 51: Xp Professional And Xp Home Occasional Connection Problems
Why do I see two WPNT511 icons in the System Tray? If you see two WPNT511 icons in the System Tray at the bottom right corner of the screen, you have an older software version installed on your system and it needs to be removed. See “Removing the WPNT511 Software”... - Page 52 User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 2. Click Windows XP Hotfix (SP2) Q815485, and then click Remove. 3. You may receive an error message that states that some program on the computer may not work correctly if the update is removed.
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Page 53: Technical Specifications
This appendix provides technical specifications for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511. Antennae 3 Integrated internal diversity antennas Radio Data Rate 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54, 108, 126, and 240 Mbps (Auto Rate... - Page 54 User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 Technical Specifications v1.0, October 2005...
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Page 55: 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 Link Internet Networking and http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm TCP/IP Addressing: Wireless Communications: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm Preparing a Computer for http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wsdhcp/index.htm... - Page 56 User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 Appendix B-2 Related Documents v1.0, October 2005...