NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511T 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:
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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 status of the connection. See “The Smart Wizard Status Bar” on page
•Smart Wizard Status Bar: Clicking on the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard. The status bar at the bottom of the page shows details about your wireless and Internet connection.
The 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 at the bottom of the page.
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Connection Status: The color shows the connection status.
Signal Strength: Shows the signal strength of the wireless network. If the signal is poor, then try moving closer to the wireless access point. Note that you may see two channels, indicating that your wireless notebook adapter is operating in the enhanced
Lock icon: Shows if security is used on the network.
Router/Internet Connection Indicator: This shows the progress of your connection. By default, this feature is on.
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8 | Basic Setup |