Page 2 - Technical Support; , we can provide you with faster expert technical; Statement of Conditions; FCC Statement
ii v1.0, October 2005 Technical Support Please refer to the support information card that shipped with your product. By registering your product at http://www.netgear.com/register , we can provide you with faster expert technical support and timely notices of product and software upgrades. NETGEAR, ...
Page 3 - FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement; Product and Publication Details
v1.0, October 2005 iii 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 Statement To comply with the FCC and ANSI C95.1 RF exposure limits, the antenna(s) for this device must com...
Page 5 - Contents
v v1.0, October 2005 Contents Chapter 1 About This Manual Audience, Scope, Conventions ...................................................................................... 1-1 How to Print this Manual ....................................................................................................
Page 7 - Chapter 1; NETGEAR Resource CD; Product updates are available on the NETGEAR Web site at
About This Manual 1-1 v1.0, October 2005 Chapter 1 About This Manual Audience, Scope, Conventions This manual assumes that the reader has basic to intermediate computer and Internet skills. However, tutorial information is provided in the Appendices, on the NETGEAR Resource CD , and on the NETGEAR W...
Page 8 - How to Print this Manual; Printing a Chapter
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 1-2 About This Manual v1.0, October 2005 How to Print this Manual To print this manual you can choose one of the following several options, according to your needs. • Printing a Chapter . Use the link at the top right of any...
Page 9 - Chapter 2; Windows; Key Features; Reliable IEEE 802.11g and b standards-based wireless technology.
Introduction Chapter 2-1 v1.0, October 2005 Chapter 2 Introduction This chapter introduces the features, package contents, and appearance of the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511. About the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 The NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wirele...
Page 10 - The product package should contain the following items:
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 Chapter 2-2 Introduction v1.0, October 2005 • High level of data encryption using128-bit Shared Key WEP data encryption method. A lower level of data encryption or no data encryption is available to simplify your network set...
Page 11 - A Road Map for ‘How to Get There From Here’
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 Introduction Chapter 2-3 v1.0, October 2005 A Road Map for ‘How to Get There From Here’ The introduction and adoption of any new technology can be a difficult process. Wireless technology has removed one of the barriers to n...
Page 15 - Chapter 4, “Network Connections and; What You Need Before You Begin; Verify System Requirements; You must have a Pentium
3-1 v1.0, October 2005 Chapter 3 Basic Setup This chapter describes how to install your NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 and set up basic wireless connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). Advanced wireless network set up is covered in Chapter 4, “Network Connec...
Page 16 - Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines; Large metal surfaces; Infrastructure and Ad Hoc Modes; An 802.11 networking framework in which devices and; WPNT511 Default Wireless Settings
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 3-2 Basic Setup v1.0, October 2005 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines Computers can connect over wireless networks indoors at a range which vary significantly based on the physical location of the computer with t...
Page 17 - Basic Installation Instructions; For Windows XP Users Installing a WPNT511
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 Basic Setup 3-3 v1.0, October 2005 Your NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 factory default basic settings are: • Network Name Service Set Identification (SSID): Any (First available network) • Network Mo...
Page 18 - Use the Smart Wizard to set up your
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 3-4 Basic Setup v1.0, October 2005 2. Now, insert the wireless notebook adapter. When prompted, insert your wireless notebook adapter. Figure 3-2 3. Use the Smart Wizard to set up your wireless notebook adapter. a. Choose to...
Page 19 - Finish
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 Basic Setup 3-5 v1.0, October 2005 e. Follow the Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for saving a Profile. f. After you have reviewed the settings, click Finish . The WPNT511 icon appears in the system tray and on the de...
Page 20 - “Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet” on; Install Software
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 3-6 Basic Setup v1.0, October 2005 The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. 4. Use the status bar to verify your wireless connectivity. For more details about connecting, see “Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet” o...
Page 21 - b. You will be prompted to let the wizard; Next
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 Basic Setup 3-7 v1.0, October 2005 2. Now, insert the wireless notebook adapter. a. When prompted, insert your wireless notebook adapter. Figure 3-8 b. You will be prompted to let the wizard help you connect to a network (re...
Page 22 - After you have reviewed the settings, click; appears in the system tray and on the desktop. The wizard
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 3-8 Basic Setup v1.0, October 2005 e. Follow the Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for saving a Profile. f. After you have reviewed the settings, click Finish . The WPNT511 icon appears in the system tray and on the de...
Page 23 - “Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet” on page 3-9; Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet; “The Smart Wizard Status Bar” on page 3-9; Smart Wizard Status Bar:; The Smart Wizard Status Bar
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 Basic Setup 3-9 v1.0, October 2005 3. Use the status bar to verify your wireless connectivity. For more information about connecting, see “Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet” on page 3-9 . Connecting to Wireles...
Page 24 - This shows the progress of your connection. If you right-; not
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 3-10 Basic Setup v1.0, October 2005 Router/Internet Connection Indicator: This shows the progress of your connection. If you right- click here and disable Internet notification then only the IP address is shown: This connect...
Page 25 - The WPNT511 Icon Colors
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 Basic Setup 3-11 v1.0, October 2005 The WPNT511 Icon Colors The WPNT511 icon is on the desktop and in the Windows System Tray (SysTray). The System Tray resides on one end of the taskbar in the Microsoft Windows desktop. WPN...
Page 26 - Removing the WPNT511 Software
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 3-12 Basic Setup v1.0, October 2005 Removing the WPNT511 Software You can use the Resource CD to remove the wireless adapter software. 1. Insert the Resource CD in the computer where you installed the software. The main page...
Page 27 - Upgrading the WPNT511 Software; Download the upgrade from the NETGEAR Web site Support page.
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 Basic Setup 3-13 v1.0, October 2005 Upgrading the WPNT511 Software Upgrades may be available at the NETGEAR Web site. To install an upgrade, follow these steps. 1. Write down the settings for any profiles that you want to sa...
Page 29 - Understanding the WPNT511 Smart Wizard
4-1 v1.0, October 2005 Chapter 4 Network Connections and Wireless Security This chapter explains how to use your NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 to connect to your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and how to set up wireless security for the WPNT511 so that it matches the wi...
Page 30 - Finding a Network; “The Smart Wizard Status Bar” on page -9
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 4-2 Network Connections and Wireless Security v1.0, October 2005 Finding a Network During the WPNT511 software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. After installation you can use the Find a Network bu...
Page 31 - Profiles; change this profile name.; Adding Profiles; connect to an access point or router with the 802.11; Profiles to Connect to an Access Point or Router
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 Network Connections and Wireless Security 4-3 v1.0, October 2005 Profiles The WPNT511 Smart Wizard uses profiles to store all the settings for a particular wireless network. There are two special profile names: Default and P...
Page 32 - Apply
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 4-4 Network Connections and Wireless Security v1.0, October 2005 1. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings page opens. 2. Enter the network settings. a. In the Network Type section, be sure that Access Point (In...
Page 33 - Follow the instructions below to create an Ad Hoc mode profile.
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 Network Connections and Wireless Security 4-5 v1.0, October 2005 You can check the status bar in the Smart Wizard for the current connection status. Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profiles The computer-to-computer setting of ...
Page 34 - icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings page opens.; Click the Save Profile button.
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 4-6 Network Connections and Wireless Security v1.0, October 2005 a. Make sure the WPNT511 software is installed and the WPNT511 is fully inserted in an available CardBus slot in your PC. b. Use the icon to open the Smart Wiz...
Page 36 - Click Initiate Ad Hoc. The Ad Hoc Setting dialog box opens:
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 4-8 Network Connections and Wireless Security v1.0, October 2005 You may need to reboot in certain Windows operating systems such as Windows 98SE. Starting a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 1. On the Setting...
Page 37 - Wireless Security; For more information about WPA2-PSK security, see the Web link to; Using Wireless Security Features
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 Network Connections and Wireless Security 4-9 v1.0, October 2005 Wireless Security Many networks use wireless security to encrypt wireless data communications. If you try to connect to a network with wireless security the Sm...
Page 38 - Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings; are
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 4-10 Network Connections and Wireless Security v1.0, October 2005 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 refere...
Page 39 - WEP Encryption Security; Follow the steps below to configure WEP Encryption Security.
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 Network Connections and Wireless Security 4-11 v1.0, October 2005 WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to configure WEP Encryption Security. 1. Run the WPNT511 Smart Wizard. a. Make sure the WPNT511 software is ins...
Page 41 - icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings tab page opens.; Click Close to exit the Smart Wizard.
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 Network Connections and Wireless Security 4-13 v1.0, October 2005 b. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings tab page opens. 2. Configure the Security settings. a. In the Profile box, select the profile or type i...
Page 42 - Follow the steps below to configure WPA-PSK Security.
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 4-14 Network Connections and Wireless Security v1.0, October 2005 WPA-PSK Security Follow the steps below to configure WPA-PSK Security. 1. Run the WPNT511 Smart Wizard. a. Make sure the WPNT511 software is installed and the...
Page 43 - Advanced Settings
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 Network Connections and Wireless Security 4-15 v1.0, October 2005 3. Save your settings in a Profile. a. Click the Save Profile button. All the configuration settings are saved in this profile. b. Click Apply . c. Click Clos...
Page 44 - Networks Page; Buttons; “Finding a Network”
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 4-16 Network Connections and Wireless Security v1.0, October 2005 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 pa...
Page 45 - The channel determines which operating frequency will be used.; Statistics Page; A real time graph identifying the total, receive, and
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 Network Connections and Wireless Security 4-17 v1.0, October 2005 • Channel: The channel determines which operating frequency will be used. • Security: Identifies whether the wireless network uses WEP, WPA-PSK, or WPA2-PSK s...
Page 46 - Radio buttons let you select whether to display the; Transmit Statistics:; About Page; The following information is displayed in the About page:
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 4-18 Network Connections and Wireless Security v1.0, October 2005 • Transmit, Receive, and Total (TxRx): Radio buttons let you select whether to display the transmit performance, the receive performance, or both in the same ...
Page 47 - The IP address assigned to this adapter.; Smart Wizard Wireless Utility:; The version and release date of the Smart Wizard.
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 Network Connections and Wireless Security 4-19 v1.0, October 2005 • MAC Address: The MAC address of the adapter. The Media Access Control address is a unique 48-bit hardware address assigned to every network interface card. ...
Page 49 - Troubleshooting Tips
5-1 v1.0, October 2005 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511. After each problem description, instructions are given to help you diagnose and solve the problem. For information about connecting t...
Page 50 - The WPNT511 Smart Wizard keeps asking me to save my settings
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 5-2 Troubleshooting v1.0, October 2005 The WPNT511 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. I...
Page 51 - The WPNT511 is not getting an IP address; “Removing the WPNT511 Software” on page 3-12
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 Troubleshooting 5-3 v1.0, October 2005 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 po...
Page 52 - work correctly if the update is removed.
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 5-4 Troubleshooting v1.0, October 2005 2. Click Windows XP Hotfix (SP2) Q815485, and then click Remove. 3. You may receive an error message that states that some program on the computer may not work correctly if the update i...
