NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual NETGEAR, Inc.
Technical Support For customer support see http://kbserver.netgear.com/kb_web_files/n10005.asp NETGEAR, INC. Support Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR, for US & Canada only. For other countries, see your support information card. E-mail: support@netgear.com North American NETGEAR Web site: http://www.netgear.
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. RF Exposure Information The radio module has been evaluated under FCC Bulletin OET 65C (01-01) and found to be compliant to the requirements as set forth in CFR 47 Sections, 2.1093, and 15.
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 Chapter 2 Basic Setup What You Need Before You Begin ..................................................................................... 3 Verify System Requirements ....................................................................................... 3 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines ...................................................
Setting up WPA2-PSK Security ....................................................................................... 21 Setting up WPA-PSK Security ......................................................................................... 22 Advanced Settings .................................................................................................... 23 Networks Page ................................................................................................................ 24 Statistics 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 • 2.4 GHz Cordless phones In general, wireless devices can communicate through walls. However, if the walls are constructed with concrete, or have metal, or metal mesh, the effective range will decrease if such materials are between the devices.
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual Installation Instructions The instructions in this chapter are for an Access Point (Infrastructure) installation. Wireless security, advanced settings, and Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) instructions are covered in Chapter 3, “Network Connections and Wireless Security”. Follow the instructions below to install the Wireless Adapter. 1. First, install the software. Insert the NETGEAR CD.
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual Figure 2-2 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 2-8.
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 Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router Follow these instructions to set up the Wireless Notebook Adapter to connect to a wireless access point or router. 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.
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual c. Click Close to exit the wizard, or Cancel to return to the previous settings. 4. Verify wireless connectivity to your network. Verify connectivity by using a browser such as Netscape or Internet Explorer to connect to the Internet, or check for file and printer access on your network. You can check the status bar in the Smart Wizard for the current connection status. Note: If you cannot connect, see Chapter 4, “Troubleshooting.
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual 1. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings page opens. 2. Enter the network settings. a. Select Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) for the Network Type. b. Select or enter the Network Name (SSID) for the Ad Hoc network. c. In the Profile box, type the name of the profile. d. Click Apply. Figure 3-3 3. Save your settings in a Profile. a. Click Save Profile. All the configuration settings are saved in this profile. b. Click Apply.
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual c. This sends a continuous ping to the device with the 192.168.0.1 static IP address. The ping response should change to “reply.” Figure 3-5 At this point the connection is established. For more information about using ping, see http://kbserver.netgear.com/kb_web_files/N101453.asp. Note: If you cannot connect, see “Removing the Software” in Chapter 2.
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual 5. In the Channel field, Automatic should work. Note: If there is interference from another nearby wireless device, use the Networks tab page to see which channels are in use in your area. Then use a different channel. For example, if your neighbors use channel 6 and the signal strength is strong, then channels 4-8 would probably be poor choices for you. 6. Click OK. The Wireless Adapter automatically selects the highest connection speed.
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual • Print the form on the next page and fill it out. If you are uncomfortable writing out secure information, put a “hint” to yourself instead of the actual information. Put the form someplace where it will be very easy for you to remember, or save two copies and put them in different places. • Save the information in a document on your computer. Later you can search for words such as SSID to locate the information.
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual • If WPA2-PSK or WPA-PSK Authentication is Used. – Passphrase: ______________________________ These characters are case sensitive. Enter a word or group of printable characters. When you use WPA-PSK, the other devices in the network will not connect unless they are set to WPA-PSK as well and are configured with the correct Passphrase. Use the procedures below to set up basic security settings in the WN511B.
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual 3. Select the WEP encryption strength you will use. The choices are: • 64-bit WEP data encryption • 128-bit WEP data encryption Note: The 128-bit encryption keys require more processing, and slow performance slightly. 4. Select Create with Passphrase and enter the passphrase. The configuration utility will automatically generate the WEP keys. Note: The characters are case sensitive.
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual b. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings tab page opens. Figure 3-8 2. Configure the Security settings. a. In the Profile box, select the profile or type in a profile name. 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.
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual b. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings tab page opens. Figure 3-9 2. Configure the Security settings. a. In the Profile box, select the profile or type in a profile name. 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.
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual Networks Page The Networks Page scans and displays all available wireless networks in your area. 1. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings tab page opens. 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 3-12. Connect: Connect to the network that you selected.
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 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. Fill in the Network Name (SSID). 2. Select the Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Type. 3. Click Initiate Ad Hoc. 4. Accept the default settings or make your changes and click OK 5. Click Apply.
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.
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, 13.5, 18, 19.5, 24, 26, 27, 36, 39, 40.5, 48, 52, 54, 58.5, 65, 81,104, 108, 117, 121.5, 130, 135, 162, 216, 243, and 270 Mbps Frequency 2.4GHz to 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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