3. Use the Smart Wizard to set up your wireless adapter.
4. Use the status bar to verify your wireless connectivity.
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a. Choose to set up your wireless adapter
either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard
(recommended) or the Windows
configuration utility.
The status bar is located at the bottom of the Settings page.
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.
connection
status
signal strength
indicator
Note: If you choose the Windows Zero
Configuration option, then you must read
the Windows XP documentation for
instructions.
Internet/router
connection indicator
unlocked: network
does not use security
Windows XP Installation
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The connection status indicator
status of the connection.
and the WN511B icon
show the
1. First, install the WN511B
software.
b. Click Next to accept the NETGEAR
Smart Wizard. You will be prompted to
let the wizard help you connect to a
network (recommended).
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.
Insert the NETGEAR CD. If the
CD main page does not appear,
double click Autorun.exe on
the CD.
c. Click Next to accept.
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The Internet/Router connection indicator shows the progress of your connection.
a. Click Install Software.The
Check for Updates window
will open.
d. Select the wireless network from the
drop-down list, and the wizard records
your choice.
b. If you are connected to the
Internet, click Check for
Connection Indicator
Description
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.
Connected to Internet
Connected to Router
Wireless Internet connection OK.
Updates. If not, you can
choose to install from the CD.
Wireless connection to router OK
but no Internet connection at router.
c. When the Installation Complete message appears, click Next.
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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. On the SmartWizard screen, click Next to proceed with the SmartWizard setup.
e. The Smart Wizard will detect if the
2. Now, insert the wireless adapter.
network uses security or not. Follow the Wizard steps for Security (if used) and
for saving a Profile.
a. When prompted, insert your wireless adapter.
b. Click Next to proceed. Windows will discover the
f. After you have reviewed the settings, click Finish.
adapter and continue the software installation process.
The WN511B icon
appears in the system tray and on the desktop, and the
c. Follow the Windows prompts to complete the
software installation.
Settings page opens. The wizard initiates your wireless connection. It could take
up to a minute for your wireless connection to be established.
If a Windows logo certification warning appears, click Continue to proceed with
the installation.
d. When the Windows software installation is complete, click Finish.
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