NETGEAR WN511T user manual Installation Instructions

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NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511T User Manual

Installation Instructions

The instructions in this chapter are for an Access Point (Infrastructure) installation. Wireless security, 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.

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.

Figure 2-1

2.Now, when prompted, insert your 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.

Basic Setup

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Contents NETGEAR, Inc Technical Support FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements Eesti Product and Publication Details Vv1.1, April Contents Appendix B Related Documents Audience, Scope, and Conventions Chapter About This ManualVv1.1, April Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines Chapter Basic SetupWhat You Need Before You Begin Verify System RequirementsWhat’s in the Box? Default Wireless SettingsNow, when prompted, insert your wireless notebook adapter Installation InstructionsFor Windows XP users, choose the wizard Vv1.1, April Smart Wizard Status Bar Connecting to Wireless Networks and the InternetIcon Colors Connection Indicator DescriptionRemoving the Software Upgrading the Wireless Adapter SoftwareUnderstanding the Smart Wizard Network Connections and Wireless SecurityFinding a Network Adding Profiles ProfilesSetting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router Setting up a Computer-to-Computer Ad Hoc Profile Vv1.1, April Starting a Computer-to-Computer Ad Hoc Network Connection Know Your Wireless Network Settings Wireless SecurityIf WEP Authentication is Used Wireless Network Name Ssid and Security SettingsIf WPA2-PSK or WPA-PSK Authentication is Used Setting up WEP Encryption SecuritySetting up WPA2-PSK Security Setting up WPA-PSK Security Advanced Settings Networks Statistics About Troubleshooting Tips Chapter TroubleshootingFrequently Asked Questions Smart Wizard keeps asking me to save my settingsAd Hoc mode is not working correctly Why do I see no more than 54 Mbps on the status bar? Wireless Adapter is not getting an IP addressWhy do I see two Wireless Adapter icons in the System Tray? Vv1.1, April Wireless Default Configuration SettingsLED Technical SpecificationsDocument Link Appendix B Related DocumentsRelated Documents

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