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3. Use the Smart Wizard to set up your wireless adapter.
4. Use the status bar to verify your wireless connectivity.
)NSTALLATION'UIDE
NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B
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 WN511B
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 adapter.
a. When prompted, insert your wireless 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.
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
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.
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 WN511B 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.
The status bar is located at the bottom of the Settings page.
connection
status
Internet/router unlocked: network
connection indicator does not use security
• The connection status indicator and the WN 511B icon show the
status of the connection.
• For details about the icons in the status bar, the WN511B LEDs, and
troubleshooting tips, see the User Manual on the NETGEAR CD. Note that you
may see two channels listed, indicating that your wireless adapter is operating in
the enhanced multi-channel mode.
signal strength
indicator
• 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
169.254..x.x
Wireless connection to a router OK
but problem with the router. See the
online help or User Manual for
troubleshooting tips.
d. When the Windows software installation is complete, click Finish.
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Windows 2000 Installation
1. First, install the WN511B
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 adapter.
a. When prompted, insert your wireless 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.
3. Use the Smart Wizard to set up your WN511B.
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 WN511B 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.
• For details about the icons in the status bar, the WN511B LEDs, and
troubleshooting tips, see the User Manual on the NETGEAR CD. Note that you
may see two channels listed, indicating that your wireless adapter is operating in
the enhanced multi-channel mode.
• 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
169.254..x.x
Wireless connection to a router OK
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.
c. When the Windows software installation is complete, click Finish.
April 11, 2006
connection
status
Internet/router unlocked: network
connection indicator does not use security
signal strength
indicator
• The connection status indicator and the WN511B icon show the
status of the connection.
This symbol was placed in accordance with the European Union Directive
2002/96 on the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (the WEEE
Directive). If disposed of within the European Union, this product should be
treated and recycled in accordance with the laws of your jurisdiction
implementing the WEEE Directive.
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