Netgear RangeMax Next Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual download pdf (Page 11)

v1.1, April 2006

Chapter 2

Basic Setup

The NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B lets you connect a PC

computer to wireless networks. It is designed for PC computers running Microsoft Windows. For

information about product features and compatible NETGEAR products, please see the

NETGEAR Web site at http://www.netgear.com.

This chapter describes how to install your Wireless Adapter and set up basic wireless connectivity

on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). Advanced wireless network set up is covered in

Chapter 3, “Network Connections and Wireless Security”.

What You Need Before You Begin

You need to verify that your computer meets the minimum system requirements and identify the

wireless network settings of the wireless network where you will connect before you can set up

your wireless notebook adapter and connect.

Verify System Requirements

Before installing the Wireless Adapter, please make sure that these minimum requirements have

been met. You must have a computer with:

• A Pentium

300 MHz or higher compatible processor with an available Cardbus slot.

•A CD drive.

• 10 MB of free hard disk space.

• Windows 2000 and Windows XP.

Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines

Computers can connect over wireless networks indoors at a range which vary significantly based

on the location of the computer with the Wireless Adapter. For best results, avoid potential sources

of interference, such as:

• Large metal surfaces

• Microwave ovens

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