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April 11, 2006

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2002/96 on the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (the WEEE 
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implementing the WEEE Directive.

© 2006 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. NETGEAR is a registered trademark of NETGEAR, Inc. in the 
United States and/or other countries. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of 
their respective holders. Information is subject to change without notice. 

Windows 2000 Installation

1. First, install the WN511T 

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 notebook 

adapter. 

a.

When prompted, insert your wireless notebook 
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. 

c.

When the Windows software installation is complete, click Finish.

3. Use the Smart Wizard to set up your WN511T.

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 WN511T 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.

The connection status indicator 

 and the WN511T icon 

 show the status 

of the connection.

 

connection

status

Internet/router

unlocked: 

network

signal strength

indicator

connection indicator

does not use security

For details about the icons in the status bar, the WN511T LEDs, and 
troubleshooting tips, see the 

User Manual

 on the NETGEAR CD. 

The Internet/Router connection indicator shows the progress of your connection.

 

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

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.

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