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Page 1 - User Manual

202-10077-03 January 2007NETGEAR, Inc.4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USANETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual

Page 2 - FCC Statement

NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manualxv3.0, January 2007For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, s

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NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manualxiv3.0, January 2007– Click the print icon in the upper left of the window. • Printing the Full Ma

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NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manualxiiv3.0, January 2007

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1-1v3.0, January 2007Chapter 1 Basic SetupThe NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 lets you connect a PC computer to wireless networks. It is desi

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NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual1-2v3.0, January 2007Observe Wireless Location and Range GuidelinesComputers can connect over wire

Page 7 - Contents

NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual1-3v3.0, January 2007Your WPN511 Wireless PC Card factory default basic settings are: • Network Na

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NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual1-4v3.0, January 2007c. When the Installation Complete message appears, click Next.d. On the Smart

Page 9 - About This Manual

NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual1-5v3.0, January 2007Windows XP or Vista users can set up the wireless adapter with the NETGEAR Sm

Page 10 - How to Print this Manual

NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual1-6v3.0, January 2007If the network uses security, the Smart Wizard detects it. c. Follow the Wiza

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NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual1-7v3.0, January 2007Connecting to Wireless Networks and the InternetThe WPN511 has indicators in

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iiv3.0, January 2007Technical SupportSee the support information card that shipped with your product. By registering your product at http://www.netgea

Page 13 - Basic Setup

NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual1-8v3.0, January 2007Smart Wizard Status BarClick the icon to open the Smart Wizard so you can v

Page 14 - What Is in the Box

NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual1-9v3.0, January 2007If you right-click the icon, you can disable the Internet notification feat

Page 15 - Installation

NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual1-10v3.0, January 2007Removing the WPN511 SoftwareIf necessary, you can remove the wireless adapte

Page 16 - Figure 1-3

2-1v3.0, January 2007Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless SecurityThis chapter explains how to use your WPN511 Wireless PC Card to connect to yo

Page 17 - Figure 1-5

NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual2-2v3.0, January 2007Understanding the Smart WizardThese instructions explain how to use the NETGE

Page 18 - Figure 1-6

NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual2-3v3.0, January 2007The screen shows the following information for each network scanned:• Network

Page 19 - WPN511 Icon Colors

NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual2-4v3.0, January 2007Finding a NetworkDuring the WPN511 software installation, the Smart Wizard li

Page 20 - Smart Wizard Status Bar

NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual2-5v3.0, January 20073. Select a network from the drop-down list. If you select a hidden network t

Page 21 - WPN511 LEDs

NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual2-6v3.0, January 2007Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or RouterFollow these inst

Page 22 - Upgrading the WPN511 Software

NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual2-7v3.0, January 20074. Verify wireless connectivity to your network.Verify connectivity by using

Page 23 - Chapter 2

v3.0, January 2007iii• Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver’s • Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assis

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NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual2-8v3.0, January 20071. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings page opens.2. Enter

Page 25 - Figure 2-2

NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual2-9v3.0, January 20075. Verify wireless connectivity between your peer devices.Verify connectivity

Page 26 - Finding a Network

NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual2-10v3.0, January 2007Starting a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection1. On the Setting

Page 27 - Profiles

NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual2-11v3.0, January 2007Wireless SecurityMany networks use wireless security to encrypt wireless dat

Page 28 - Figure 2-4

NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual2-12v3.0, January 2007Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security SettingsPrint this page, fill in t

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NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual2-13v3.0, January 2007Setting up WEP Encryption SecurityFollow the steps below to configure WEP En

Page 30 - Figure 2-5

NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual2-14v3.0, January 20073. Select the WEP encryption strength you will use: • 64-bit WEP data encryp

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NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual2-15v3.0, January 2007b. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings tab page opens.2. C

Page 32 - Figure 2-8

NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual2-16v3.0, January 2007Setting up WPA-PSK SecurityFollow the steps below to configure WPA-PSK Secur

Page 33 - Wireless Security

NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual2-17v3.0, January 20073. Save your settings in a Profile. a. Click the Save Profile button. All th

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NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual2-18v3.0, January 2007Statistics PageThe Statistics page provides real-time and historical trend i

Page 36 - Setting up WPA2-PSK Security

NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual2-19v3.0, January 2007About PageThe About page displays the current software version information.T

Page 37 - Figure 2-10

NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual2-20v3.0, January 2007

Page 38 - Setting up WPA-PSK Security

3-1v3.0, January 2007Chapter 3 Wireless Network PerformanceThis chapter explains how to use your WPN511 Wireless PC Card to connect to your Wireless L

Page 39 - Advanced Settings

NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual3-2v3.0, January 2007– Computers and fax machines (no closer than one foot)– Copying machines, ele

Page 40 - Statistics Page

NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual3-3v3.0, January 2007In the network shown in Figure 3-1, the two PCs with gigabit (1000 Mbps) Ethe

Page 41 - About Page

NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual3-4v3.0, January 2007To get the best performance, use newer adapters such as RangeMax adapters for

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NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual3-5v3.0, January 2007• Backing up computers over the network has become popular due to the availab

Page 43 - Wireless Network Performance

NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual3-6v3.0, January 2007

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4-1v3.0, January 2007Chapter 4 TroubleshootingThis chapter provides information about troubleshooting your WPN511 Wireless PC Card. For information ab

Page 45 - Technologies

v3.0, January 2007vProduct and Publication DetailsSuomi [Finnish]NETGEAR, Inc. vakuuttaa täten että NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 tyyppinen

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NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual4-2v3.0, January 2007Throughput is only 54 Mbps. The WPN511 Wireless PC Card can operate at faster

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NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual4-3v3.0, January 2007Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working CorrectlyYou need to click the Initiate Ad Hoc but

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NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual4-4v3.0, January 2007

Page 49 - Troubleshooting

A-1v3.0, January 2007Appendix A Technical SpecificationsThis appendix provides technical specifications for the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN5

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NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User ManualA-2v3.0, January 2007

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Appendix B-1v3.0, January 2007Appendix B Related DocumentsThis appendix provides links to reference documents you can use to gain a more complete unde

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NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User ManualAppendix B-2v3.0, January 2007

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viiv3.0, January 2007ContentsAbout This ManualConventions, Formats, and Scope ...

Page 55 - Related Documents

viiiv3.0, January 2007Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings ....2-12Setting up WEP Encryption

Page 56 - Appendix B-2

ixv3.0, January 2007About This ManualThe NETGEAR® RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual describes how to install, configure, and troubleshoot

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