NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual NETGEAR, Inc.
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FCC Caution: Any change or modification to the product not expressly approved by Netgear could void the user’s authority to operate the device. FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements SAR Statement The Netgear WN511B has been tested for body-worn Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) compliance. The FCC has established detailed SAR requirements and has established that these requirements have been met while installed in host notebook computer.
English Hereby, NETGEAR, Inc., declares that this NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Español [Spanish] Por medio de la presente NETGEAR, Inc. declara que el NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE. Ελληνική [Greek] ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ NETGEAR, Inc.
Slovensky [Slovak] NETGEAR, Inc. týmto vyhlasuje, že NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B spåòa základné požiadavky a všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES. Suomi [Finnish] NETGEAR, Inc. vakuuttaa täten että NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen. Svenska [Swedish] Härmed intygar NETGEAR, Inc.
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Contents Chapter 1 About This Manual Audience, Scope, and Conventions ...............................................................................1-1 Chapter 2 Basic Setup A Road Map for “How to Get There From Here” ............................................................2-1 What You Need Before You Begin ..................................................................................2-4 Verify System Requirements ....................................................................................
Setting up WEP Encryption Security ............................................................................3-10 Setting up WPA2-PSK Security .................................................................................... 3-11 Setting up WPA-PSK Security ......................................................................................3-12 Advanced Settings .................................................................................................3-13 Networks Page ........................
Chapter 1 About This Manual Audience, Scope, and Conventions This manual assumes that you have basic to intermediate computer and Internet skills. However, tutorial information is provided on the NETGEAR CD, and on the NETGEAR Web site. This manual uses the following typographical conventions: Table 1-1.
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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).
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual Table 2-1. If I Want to... ? A Road Map for How to Get There From Here ... What Do I Do? Protect my 1. Enable wireless wireless security for the connection from wireless network. snooping, 2. Set up wireless hacking, or security for your information Wireless Adapter to theft. match the network. 3. Use Windows security features. What Is Needed? How Do I? 1.
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual Table 2-1. If I Want to... ? A Road Map for How to Get There From Here ... What Do I Do? What Is Needed? Exchange files 1. Use the Windows 1.
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual Table 2-1. If I Want to... ? A Road Map for How to Get There From Here ... What Do I Do? Use printers in a 1. Use the Windows combined Printers and Fax wireless and features to locate wired network. available printers in the combined wireless and wired network. 2. Use the Windows Add a Printer wizard to add access to a network printer from the PC you are using to wirelessly connect to the network. 3.
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual 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.
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual What’s in the Box? The product package should contain the following items: • NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B • NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B Installation Guide • NETGEAR CD, including: — Driver and Configuration Utility Software — NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual • Warranty and Support information card If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or d
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual Follow the instructions below to install the Wireless Adapter. 1. First, install the software. a. Insert the NETGEAR CD in your computer’s CD drive. If the CD main page does not appear, double-click autorun.exe on the CD. b. Click Install Software. The Smart Wizard starts. c. Follow the Wizard steps, and click Next to continue. d. When the Installation Complete message appears, click Next. Figure 2-1 2.
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual 3. For Windows XP users, choose the wizard. If you use Windows 2000, skip to Step 4, below. a. Choose the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows XP Configuration utility. If you choose the Windows XP option, then you must read the Windows XP documentation for instructions. b. Click Next to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. Figure 2-3 4. Use the Smart Wizard to set up your Wireless Adapter a.
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual 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. Hidden If the network uses security, then the Smart Wizard detects it. Figure 2-5 c. Follow the Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for saving a Profile. d.
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet The Wireless Adapter has indicators that show the status of your connection to a wireless network and to the Internet: • Icon: After you install the software, this icon appears on the desktop and in the lower right of the Windows task bar. It is color coded to show the status of the connection. See “The Smart Wizard Status Bar” on page 2-10.
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual This connection indicator is useful in isolating a problem. For example, if you are connected to a router, but not to the Internet, then check the router’s Internet connection. Connection Indicator Description Connected to Internet or IP Address Wireless Internet connection OK. Connected to Router Wireless connection to router OK but no Internet connection at router. ___.___.___.___ or 169.254..x.
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual Removing the Software You can remove the Wireless Adapter software in these two ways: • Navigate the Windows Start menu to the Wireless Notebook Adapter program group, select the uninstall option, and follow the screen prompts. • Navigate the Windows Start menu to the Control Panel Add or Remove Program item, select the Wireless Notebook Adapter option, and follow the screen prompts.
Chapter 3 Network Connections and Wireless Security This chapter explains how to use your Wireless Adapter to connect to your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and how to set up wireless security for the Wireless Adapter so that it matches the wireless security settings for your network. Understanding the Smart Wizard Note: These instructions explain how to use the NETGEAR Smart Wizard to change the Wireless Adapter wireless settings.
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual Finding a Network During the Wireless Adapter software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. After installation you can use the Find a Network button on the Network tab at any time to view the available networks and select the one that you want to use. Note: Make sure that you know the security settings for the network that you want to use. For example, if WEP is used then you need to know the WEP key.
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual Profiles The WN511B Smart Wizard uses profiles to store all the settings for a particular wireless network. There are two special profile names: Default and Profile. Default: The Profile named Default automatically scans for any available network. You cannot change this profile name. Profile: If you do not enter a name in the Profile Name box, then the name Profile is used to save your settings.
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual 1. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings page opens. Figure 3-2 2. Enter the network settings. a. In the Network Type section, be sure that Access Point (Infrastructure) is selected. b. In the Profile box, type the name of the profile. c. In the Network Name (SSID) field select a network or enter the SSID.
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual You can check the status bar in the Smart Wizard for the current connection status. Note: If you cannot connect, see Chapter 4, “Troubleshooting. Also, for problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on your computers. Please refer to “Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:” in Appendix B.
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual a. Click Save Profile. All the configuration settings are saved in this profile. b. Click Apply. c. Click Close to exit the Smart Wizard, or Cancel to return to the previous settings. 4. Configure the PC network settings. a. Configure each PC with either a static IP address or with the IPX protocol. b. Restart the PCs. 5. Verify wireless connectivity between your peer devices.
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual Starting a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection Note: Ad Hoc is supported in 802.11b and 802.11g only. It is not supported at the draft 802.11n specification. 1. On the Settings tab page of the Smart Wizard, select or type the Network Name (SSID). 2. Select the Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) network type. 3. Click Initiate Ad Hoc. The Ad Hoc Setting dialog box opens: Figure 3-6 4.
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual Wireless Security Many networks use wireless security to encrypt wireless data communications. If you try to connect to a network with wireless security the Smart Wizard detects it. Before you can use that network you must set up the Wireless Adapter with the same SSID, wireless security, and security settings as that network. If you do not know what these are, contact the person who set up the network.
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings Print this form, fill in the configuration parameters and put it in a safe place for possible future reference. For an existing wireless network, the person who set up the network will have this information. • Network Name (SSID): The Service Set Identification (SSID) identifies the wireless local area network.
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual Setting up WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to configure WEP Encryption Security. 1. Run the Wireless Adapter Smart Wizard. a. Make sure the software is installed and the Wireless Adapter is into the Cardbus slot in your computer. b. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings tab page opens. Figure 3-7 2. Configure the Security settings. a. In the Profile box, select the profile or type in a profile name. b.
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual 4. Select Create with Passphrase and enter the passphrase. The configuration utility will automatically generate the WEP keys. Note: The characters are case sensitive. Be sure to use the same passphrase for all the wireless devices in the network. If the passphrase method is not available in the other devices, you must manually enter the keys to match exactly what is in the access point and other 802.11b wireless devices. 5.
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual b. In the Network Name (SSID) field select the network, or enter the SSID. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is configured in the access point. c. In the Security section, select WPA2-PSK [AES]. For more information about WPA2-PSK security, see the Web link to “Wireless Communications:” in Appendix B. 3. Save your settings in a Profile. a. Click the Save Profile button.
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual b. In the Network Name (SSID) field select the network, or enter the SSID. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is configured in the access point. c. In the Security section, select WPA-PSK [TKIP]. For more information on WPA security, see the Web link to “Wireless Communications:” in Appendix B. 3. Save your settings in a Profile. a. Click Save Profile.
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual The following buttons are at the bottom of the Networks tab: • Help: Display online help. • • • • Find a Network: Use the wizard to help you connect to a network. See “Finding a Network” on page 3-2. Connect: Connect to the network that you selected. Scan: Check for wireless networks. Close: Close the window of the Wizard.
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual Statistics Page The Statistics page provides real time and historical trend information on the data traffic and performance of your wireless adapter. Figure 3-11 • • • • Transmit/Receive Performance (%): A real time graph identifying the total, receive, and transmit utilization as a percentage the total possible.
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual About Page The About page displays the current software version information. Figure 3-12 The following information is displayed in the About page: • Regional Domain: This is the region setting for the wireless adapter. The approved channels for the region are automatically scanned. Governments regulate the channels used for wireless transmission. Operating the wireless adapter in a different region may violate local laws.
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your Wireless Adapter. After each problem description, instructions are given to help you diagnose and solve the problem. For information about connecting to wireless networks and the Internet, see “Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet” in Chapter 2. Also, for problems with accessing network resources, the Windows software might not be installed and configured properly on your computers.
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual The Smart Wizard keeps asking me to save my settings This is because you have made changes to the settings and the Smart Wizard is offering you the chance to save the changes. If you want to avoid these Profile setting prompts, simply click Apply before you close the Smart Wizard. Ad Hoc mode is not working correctly You need to click the Initiate Ad Hoc button before you click Apply. Here is how you start an Ad Hoc network: 1.
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual I cannot connect to the AP that I want from the Networks browser list. The access point is available and there is good signal strength. There are a few possibilities: • If the access point (AP) is WPA-PSK protected, you need the correct WPA-PSK passphrase. Otherwise, the Wireless Adapter will still be connected to the previous access point and you will not be able to change to the WPA-PSK access point.
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Appendix A Default Configuration Settings and Technical Specifications Default Configuration Settings The following table lists the default settings of your Wireless Adapter. Feature Description Smart Wizard Enabled Wireless Wireless Communication Enabled Wireless Network Name (SSID) NETGEAR Security Disabled Network Type Infrastructure Transmission Speed Auto* Country/Region United States (varies by region) Operating Mode g and b, 270 Mbps Data Rate 270 Mbps *.
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual Technical Specifications This table below describes technical specifications for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B. Antennas 2 separate PCB internal antennas Standards 802.11g, 802.11b Radio Data Rate 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 6.5, 9, 11, 12, 13.5, 18, 19.5, 24, 26, 27, 36, 39, 40, 40.5, 48, 52, 54, 58.5, 65, 72, 80, 81, 84, 96, 104, 108, 117, 120, 121.5, 130, 135, 144, 160, 168, 192, 216, 240, and 270 Mbps Frequency 2.
Appendix B Related Documents This appendix provides links to reference documents you can use to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product. Document Link Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm Wireless Communications: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm Preparing a Computer for Network Access: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wsdhcp/index.
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