3. Use the Smart Wizard to set up your wireless notebook
adapter.
4. Use the status bar to verify your wireless connectivity.
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The status bar is located at the bottom of the Settings page.
a. Choose to set up your wireless adapter
either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard
(recommended) or the Windows
configuration utility.
NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511T
These setup instructions assume that you will connect to an access point or wireless router.
Estimated completion time: 10 minutes.
connection
status
signal strength
indicator
Note: If you choose the Windows Zero
Configuration option, then you must read
the Windows XP documentation for
instructions.
Internet/router
connection indicator
unlocked: network
does not use security
Windows XP Installation
1. First, install the WN511T
software.
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The connection status indicator
of the connection.
and the WN511T icon
show the status
b. Click Next to accept the NETGEAR
Smart Wizard. You will be prompted to
let the wizard help you connect to a
network (recommended).
For details about the icons in the status bar, the WN511T LEDs, and
troubleshooting tips, see the User Manual on the NETGEAR CD.
Insert the NETGEAR CD. If the
CD main page does not appear,
double click Autorun.exe on
the CD.
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The Internet/Router connection indicator shows the progress of your connection.
c. Click Next to accept.
a. Click Install Software.The
Check for Updates window
will open.
Connection Indicator
Description
d. Select the wireless network from the
drop-down list, and the wizard records
your choice.
Connected to Internet
Connected to Router
Wireless Internet connection OK.
b. If you are connected to the
Internet, click Check for
Wireless connection to router OK
but no Internet connection at router.
Updates. If not, you can
choose to install from the CD.
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.
___.___.___.___ or
169.254..x.x
Wireless connection to a router OK
but problem with the router. See the
online help or User Manual for
troubleshooting tips.
c. When the Installation Complete message appears, click Next.
d. On the SmartWizard screen, click Next to proceed with the SmartWizard setup.
2. Now, insert the wireless notebook
adapter.
e. The Smart Wizard will detect if the
network uses security or not. Follow the Wizard steps for Security (if used) and
for saving a Profile.
a. When prompted, insert your wireless notebook
adapter.
f. After you have reviewed the settings, click Finish.
b. Click Next to proceed. Windows will discover the
adapter and continue the software installation process.
The WN511T icon
appears in the system tray and on the desktop, and the
Settings page opens. The wizard initiates your wireless connection. It could take
up to a minute for your wireless connection to be established.
c. Follow the Windows prompts to complete the software installation.
If a Windows logo certification warning appears, click Continue to proceed with
the installation.
d. When the Windows software installation is complete, click Finish.
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