)NSTALLATION'UIDE
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.
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.
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
status
Identifies the status of your network connection.
•
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.
Wireless
network
Connection status
Security
Find a Network
Channel
Throughput
Signal
strength