Windows 2000 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 the Install Software link.The Check for Updates options 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.

Follow the Windows prompts to complete the software installation.

If a Windows logo certification warning appears, click Continue to proceed with the installation.

c.When the Windows software installation is complete, click Finish.

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3.Use the Smart Wizard to set up your WN511T.

a.You will be prompted to let the wizard help you select a network (recommended).

Note: If you choose the manual configuration option, then you must read the product manual for instructions.

Click Next to accept.

b.Select the wireless network from the drop-down list, and the wizard records your choice.

Note: 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.

c.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.

d.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.

connection

 

 

 

 

signal strength

status

 

 

 

 

 

indicator

Internet/router

 

 

 

unlocked: network

 

 

 

 

 

connection indicator

 

 

 

does not use security

The connection status indicator

 

and the WN511T icon

 

show the status

of the connection.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

Connected to Internet

Wireless Internet connection OK.

 

 

Connected to Router

Wireless connection to router OK

 

but no Internet connection at router.

 

 

___.___.___.___ or

Wireless connection to a router OK

169.254..x.x

but problem with the router. See the

 

online help or User Manual for

 

troubleshooting tips.

 

 

Technical Support

Thank you for selecting NETGEAR products.

After completing the Smart Wizard configuration assistant, locate the serial number on the

bottom label of your product and use it to register your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register.

Registration on the Web site or over the phone is required before you can use our telephone support service. The phone numbers for worldwide regional customer support centers are on the Warranty and Support Information card that came with your product. Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com for product updates and Web support.

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