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NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511

These basic setup instructions assume that you will connect to an access point using the
default security options. Please refer to the online help and the Reference Manual on the
Resouce CD for instructions on configuring wireless security, Ad-hoc mode, or advanced
options.

Estimated Completion Time: 5-15 minutes.

Windows XP

1. FIRST, INSTALL THE WPN511 SOFTWARE.

a. Power on your computer, let the operating system boot up completely, and log in

as needed. Insert the Resource CD for the WPN511 into your CD drive. The CD
main page will load.

b. Click the Install Driver and Utility link.
c. Follow the InstallShield Wizard steps.
d. Click Finish when done, and if prompted restart your computer.

Note: If this page does not
automatically load, browse to the
CD, and double-click on
autorun.exe.

2. NEXT, INSTALL THE WPN511 WIRELESS PC CARD.

a. Hold the PC Card with the Netgear logo facing up and insert it into a CardBus

slot.

b. After a short delay, the Found New Hardware Wizard displays. Select Install the

software automatically (Recommended) and click Next.

c. You will be prompted to enable the NETGEAR Smart Wireless Settings Utility

configuration utility.

Click Yes to accept this option.
If you choose No, you must read the Windows XP documentation to learn

how to use the Windows XP wireless network configuration utility.

d. You will also be prompted to choose the country where you are located. Select

your location from the list.

e. Click Finish to complete the installation. You will see the WPN511

system tray icon on the lower right portion of the Windows task bar.

3. NOW, CONFIGURE YOUR WPN511 AND SAVE THE PROFILE.

a. Determine the current settings for your wireless access point, including the case-

sensitive SSID and security settings (if any):

• WEP — 64 or 128 bit, Passphrase (case-sensitive) or Key # with hex key

• WPA-PSK — Passphrase (case-sensitive)

b. Click the WPN511 icon in the Windows system tray to open the WPN511 Smart

Wireless Settings Utility and view the Settings tab page.

Note: If a Windows XP logo
testing warning appears,
click Continue Anyway to
proceed.

c. Change the Network Name SSID and security settings to match your wireless

access point.
Tip: To view the available wireless networks, use the drop-down list or the

Networks tab and choose the one you want.

d. Click Apply to activate the connection.

Tip: Create work and home profiles. Then, activate whichever one you need for
your current location.

4. FINALLY, VERIFY WIRELESS NETWORK CONNECTIVITY.

• Use the status information at the bottom of the utility verify your wireless
network connection. Click the Help button to view the online help.

Note: The status bar at the bottom of the utility reports the speed of your
connection. 108 Mbps speed is only possible when your wireless network has a
108 Mbps access point such as in the NETGEAR WPN824 RangeMax™
Wireless Router or NETGEAR WGT634U 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router.

• Check the color of the WPN511 icon in the Windows system tray: green or
yellow indicates a working connection; red indicates no connection.

• Check the WPN511 LED: alternate blinking means attempting to connect; both
blinking means a good connection; off means the WPN511 is not plugged in.

• Verify connectivity to the Internet by opening a browser or verify access to
network resources such as files and printers.

Signal strength
indicator.

Help button

Unlocked: the wireless network does not use security
Locked: the wireless network uses security

February 2005

Windows 2000

1. FIRST, INSTALL THE WPN511 SOFTWARE.

Note: Windows 2000 may require you to be logged on with administrator rights.
a. Power on your computer, let the operating system boot up completely, and log in

as needed.

b. Insert the Resource CD for the WPN511 into your CD drive. The CD main page

shown below will load.

c. Click the Install Driver and Utility link.
d. Follow the InstallShield Wizard steps.
e. Click Finish when done, and if prompted restart your computer.

2. NEXT, INSTALL THE WPN511 WIRELESS PC CARD.

a. Hold the PC Card with the Netgear logo facing up and insert it into a CardBus

slot.

Note: If this page does not
automatically load, browse to the
CD, and double-click on
autorun.exe.

b. After a short delay, the Found New Hardware Wizard displays. Select Install the

software automatically (Recommended) and click Next.

c. Follow the Found New Hardware Wizard steps, click Finish when done, and if

prompted, restart your computer.

d. Next, you will be prompted to choose the country where you are located. Select

your location from the list.

e. You will now see the WPN511 system tray icon in the lower right

area of the Windows task bar.

3. NOW, CONFIGURE YOUR WPN511 AND SAVE THE PROFILE.

a. Determine the current settings for your wireless access point, including the case-

sensitive SSID and security settings (if any):

• WEP — 64 or 128 bit, Passphrase (case-sensitive) or Key # with hex key

• WPA-PSK — Passphrase (case-sensitive)

b. Click the WPN511 system tray icon to view to the Settings tab page:

c. Change the Network Name SSID and security settings to match your wireless

access point.
Tip: To view the available wireless networks, use the drop-down list or the

Networks tab and choose the one you want.

d. Click Apply to activate the connection.

Tip: Create work and home profiles. Then, activate whichever one you need for
your current location.

Note: If Windows 2000 displays a Digital
Signature Not Found warning, click Yes to
continue the installation.

4. FINALLY, VERIFY WIRELESS NETWORK CONNECTIVITY.

• Use the status information at the bottom of the utility verify your wireless
network connection. Click the Help button to view the online help.

Note: The status bar at the bottom of the utility reports the speed of your
connection. 108 Mbps speed is only possible when your wireless network has a
108 Mbps access point such as in the NETGEAR WPN824 RangeMax™
Wireless Router or NETGEAR WGT634U 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router.

• Check the color of the WPN511 icon in the Windows system tray: green or
yellow indicates a working connection; red indicates no connection.

• Check the WPN511 LED: alternate blinking means attempting to connect; both
blinking means a good connection; off means the WPN511 is not plugged in.

• Verify connectivity to the Internet by opening a browser or verify access to
network resources such as files and printers.

Technical Support

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By registering your product at www.NETGEAR.com/register, we can provide you with

timely expert technical support.
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subject to change without notice.

Signal strength
indicator.

Help button

Unlocked: the wireless network does not use security
Locked: the wireless network uses security