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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.
Windows XP 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 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.Choose to set up your wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utility.
Note: If you choose the Windows Zero Configuration option, then you must read the Windows XP documentation for instructions.
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.
d.Select the wireless network from the
Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). These networks are included in the
e.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.
f.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.
4. Use the status bar to verify your wireless connectivity.
The status bar is located at the bottom of the Settings page.
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•For details about the icons in the status bar, the WN511T LEDs, and troubleshooting tips, see the User Manual on the NETGEAR CD.
•The Internet/Router connection indicator shows the progress of your connection.
Connection Indicator | Description |
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Connected to Internet | Wireless Internet connection OK. |
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Connected to Router | Wireless connection to router OK |
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___.___.___.___ or | Wireless connection to a router OK |
169.254..x.x | but problem with the router. See the |
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