NETGEAR WN511T user manual Wireless Adapter is not getting an IP address

NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511T User Manual

I cannot connect to the AP that I want from the Networks browser list.

The access point is available and there is good signal strength. There are a few possibilities:

•If the access point (AP) is WPA-PSK protected, you need the correct WPA-PSK passphrase. Otherwise, the Wireless Adapter will still be connected to the previous access point and you will not be able to change to the WPA-PSK access point.

•If the access point is WEP protected (either 64-bit or 128-bit encryption), you will be prompted to enter the WEP encryption security information.

The Wireless Adapter is not getting an IP address

You probably upgraded your Wireless Adapter software and did not reboot your system.

To get an IP address assigned, you can either restart your computer or choose another access point to connect to. If there are no additional access points for you to choose from, restart your system and connect to your desired access point again.

Note: It does not usually help to shut down the Smart Wizard or disable/enable the adapter.

Why do I see no more than 54 Mbps on the status bar?

The wireless notebook adapter can operate at 270 Mbps. You are probably connecting to a standard 802.11g network. If you use the NETGEAR WNR834B RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless Router you will see network speeds up to 270 Mbps.

Also, when you use wireless security, choose the WPA2-PSK option ensure the highest performance between a WN511B and a WN511B.

If you are connecting to an 802.11b network, the maximum 802.11b speed is 11 Mbps.

Why do I see two Wireless Adapter icons in the System Tray?

If you see two 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 Software” in Chapter 2 or “Upgrading the Wireless Adapter Software” in Chapter 2.

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vv1.1, April 2006