NETGEAR RangeMax WPNT511 User Manual page 13

User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511
Table 2-1. A Road Map for How to Get There From Here ...
If I Want To ... ? What Do I Do?
Use printers in a
1. Use the
combined
Windows
wireless and
Printers and
wired network.
Fax features to
locate
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. From the File
menu of an
application
such as
Microsoft
Word, use the
Print Setup
feature to
direct your
print output to
the printer in
the network.
Introduction
What's Needed?
1. The computer that you are
using to connect to the
wireless network needs to be
configured with:
• Windows Client and File
and Print Sharing
• The same Windows
Workgroup or Domain
settings as the other
Windows computers in the
combined wireless and
wired network.
2. Any Windows networking
security access rights such as
login user name/ password
that have been assigned in the
Windows network must be
provided when Windows
prompts for such information.
3. If so-called Windows 'peer'
networking is being used, the
printer needs to be enabled for
sharing.
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How Do I?
Windows Domain settings are
usually managed by corporate
computer support groups.
Windows Workgroup settings
are commonly managed by
individuals who want to set up
small networks in their homes, or
small offices.
For assistance with setting up
Windows networking, refer to the
PC Networking Tutorial on the
NETGEAR Resource CD and
the Help information provided in
the Windows system you are
using.
For help with setting up printers
in Windows, refer to the Help
and Support information that
comes with the version of the
Windows operating systems you
are using.
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