NETGEAR user manual Installation, Using the Status Bar, First, install the WPN511 software

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NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511

These setup instructions assume that you will connect to an access point or wireless router. Estimated Completion 15-25 minutes.

Installation

1.First, install the WPN511 software.

Insert the NETGEAR CD. If the CD main page does not appear, double click Autorun.exe on the CD.

a.Click Install the Software. The Check for Updates window opens.

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.

2.Now, insert the wireless PC card.

a.When prompted, insert your wireless PC card.

You will be prompted to select the country where you are located.

b.Select the country and click Agree

3.Use the Smart Wizard to set up your wireless PC card.

a.Windows 2000 users go to Step b. Windows XP or Vista users can set up the wireless adapter with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utilities.

•NETGEAR Smart Wizard: Reveals more information about each network and makes it easier to troubleshoot network connection problems.

•Windows configuration utilities: See the Windows documentation or “Using Windows XP and Vista Wireless Configuration Utilities” at: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm

b.Click Next to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard.

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

d.Click Next to accept.

4.Connect to a wireless network.

a.Select a wireless network from the drop- down list. The wizard records your choice.

Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). These networks are in the drop-down list, but the Network Name (SSID) is blank.

If the network uses security, the Smart Wizard detects it.

b.Follow the Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for saving a Profile.

c.After you have reviewed the settings, click Finish.

The WPN511 icon appears in the system tray and on the desktop; and the Settings page opens. The wizard initiates your wireless connection. It can take a minute to establish your wireless connection.

Using the Status Bar

The status bar is located at the bottom of the Settings page.

					Channel
			Security			Throughput
Wireless							Signal
							strength
network
Find a Network				Connection status
		Understanding the Status Bar
Wireless network	Identifies which wireless network you have joined.
Security	• Locked: security enabled.
	• Unlocked: security not enabled.
Channel	The wireless channel used by the network. If many wireless networks
	in your area use the same channel they can interfere with one
	another.
Throughput	Wireless throughput measured in Mega bits per second.
Signal strength	More dots indicates a stronger signal. Usually, you will experience
	higher throughput when the signal is strongest.
Find a Network	Click Find a Network to open the Connection Wizard.
Connection	Identifies the status of your network connection.
status	• Connected to Internet: Wireless Internet connection is OK.
	• Connected to Router: Wireless connection to the router is OK but
	the router is not connected to the Internet.
	• 169.254.x.x or ___.___.___.___ : The wireless connection to the
	router is OK but there is a problem with the router. See the online
	help or the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511
	User Manual on the NETGEAR CD for troubleshooting tips.

Note: To optimize throughput, connect to a network with a high-speed router or access point, and a high-speed Internet connection. For more information about optimizing wireless performance, and network bandwidth, see the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual on the NETGEAR CD.