NETGEAR RangeMax WPN511 User Manual
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Page 1: User Manual
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10077-03 January 2007... -
Page 2: Technical Support
Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WPN511 has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. - Page 3 être placé loin des fenêtres afin de fournir un écran de blindage maximal. Si le matériel (ou son antenne d’émission) est installé à l’extérieur, il doit faire l’objet d’une licence.” Europe - EU Declaration of Conformity A printed copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity certificate for this product is provided in the WPN511 product package. Èesky NETGEAR, Inc.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet ...1-7 WPN511 Icon Colors ...1-7 Smart Wizard Status Bar ...1-8 WPN511 LEDs ...1-9 Removing the WPN511 Software ...1-10 Upgrading the WPN511 Software ...1-10 Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility ...2-1 Understanding the Smart Wizard ...2-2... - Page 8 Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings ...2-12 Setting up WEP Encryption Security ...2-13 Setting up WPA2-PSK Security ...2-14 Setting up WPA-PSK Security ...2-16 Advanced Settings ...2-17 Statistics Page ...2-18 About Page ...2-19 Chapter 3 Wireless Network Performance Optimizing Wireless Performance ...3-1 Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth ...3-2 Overview of Home and Small Office Networking Technologies ...3-3 Assessing Your Speed Requirements ...3-4...
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Page 9: About This Manual
The NETGEAR ® RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual describes how to install, configure, and troubleshoot the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511. The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. Conventions, Formats, and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in the following paragraphs: •... -
Page 10: How To Use This Manual
• button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. online knowledge base for the product model. • Links to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters. - Page 11 Click the print icon in the upper left of the window. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual v3.0, January 2007...
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Page 13: Basic Setup
NETGEAR products, see the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com. This chapter describes how to install your WPN511 Wireless PC Card and set up basic wireless connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). Advanced wireless network settings are covered in Chapter 2, “Network Connections and Wireless Security”... -
Page 14: Observe Wireless Location And Range Guidelines
Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines Computers can connect over wireless networks indoors at a range that can vary significantly based on the location of the computer with the WPN511 Wireless PC Card. For best results, avoid potential sources of interference, such as: •... -
Page 15: Installation
Data security WEP, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-PSK encryption: Disabled Installation The instructions in this chapter explain how to install the WPN511 to connect to a network with an access point or router. Wireless security, advanced settings, and Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) instructions are covered in Chapter 2, “Network Connections and Wireless... - Page 16 NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual c. When the Installation Complete message appears, click Next. d. On the Smart Wizard screen, click Next to proceed with the Smart Wizard setup. 2. Now, insert the wireless PC card. a. When prompted, insert your wireless PC card.
- Page 17 Windows XP or Vista users can set up the wireless adapter with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utilities • NETGEAR Smart Wizard: Reveals more information about each network and makes it easier to troubleshoot network connection problems. See page 1-8 “Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet”...
- Page 18 NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). These networks are in the drop-down list, but the Network Name (SSID) is blank. If the network uses security, the Smart Wizard detects it.
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Page 19: Connecting To Wireless Networks And The Internet
Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet The WPN511 has indicators in three locations 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. -
Page 20: Smart Wizard Status Bar
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the icon to open the Smart Wizard so you can view the status bar. The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. The status bar is located at the bottom of the Settings page. -
Page 21: Wpn511 Leds
Internet notification feature by clearing the check mark enabling notification, as shown in shown. Figure 1-8 WPN511 LEDs The two LEDs on the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 indicate the condition of the wireless link. Figure 1-9 LED 1 LED 2... -
Page 22: Removing The Wpn511 Software
Removing the WPN511 Software If necessary, you can remove the wireless adapter software in these two ways: • Navigate the Windows Start menu to the WPN511 Wireless PC Card program group, select the uninstall option, and follow the screen prompts. •... -
Page 23: Network Connections And Wireless Security
Network Connections and Wireless Security This chapter explains how to use your WPN511 Wireless PC Card to connect to your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and how to set up wireless security for the WPN511 Wireless PC Card so that it matches the wireless security settings for your network. -
Page 24: Understanding The Smart Wizard
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain how to use the NETGEAR WPN511 Smart Wizard to change the WPN511 Wireless PC Card wireless settings. When you have installed the software from the NETGEAR CD, the desktop and in the Windows System Tray. - Page 25 Connect: Connect to the network that you selected. • Scan: Check for wireless networks. Clicking Scan refreshes the page. • Close: Close the window of the Wizard. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual “Finding a Network” on page v3.0, January 2007 2-4.
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Page 26: Finding A Network
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual Finding a Network During the WPN511 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. -
Page 27: Profiles
For more information, see Profiles The WPN511 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. -
Page 28: Setting Up A Profile To Connect To An Access Point Or Router
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router Follow these instructions to set up the WPN511 Wireless PC Card to connect to a wireless access point or router. -
Page 29: Setting Up A Computer-To-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile
IP addresses on a Windows PC, refer to the PC Networking Tutorial included on the NETGEAR CD. Follow the instructions below to create an Ad Hoc mode profile. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual Chapter 4, “Troubleshooting. Also, for problems “Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing”... - Page 30 NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual 1. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings page opens. Figure 2-5 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.
- Page 31 Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on your computers. See the link to and TCP/IP Addressing” on page NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual and then click OK. “Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet”...
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Page 32: Starting A Computer-To-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual Starting a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 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. -
Page 33: Wireless Security
Smart Wizard detects it. Before you can use that network you must set up the WPN511 Wireless PC Card with exactly the same kind of wireless security settings. The WPN511 Wireless PC Card supports the following types of wireless security: •... -
Page 34: Wireless Network Name (Ssid) And Security Settings
WPA-PSK as well and are configured with the correct Passphrase. Use the procedures below to set up basic security settings in the WPN511 Wireless PC Card. 2-12 v3.0, January 2007... -
Page 35: Setting Up Wep Encryption Security
Follow the steps below to configure WEP Encryption Security. 1. Run the Smart Wizard. a. Make sure the NETGEAR software is installed and the WPN511 Wireless PC Card is fully inserted in the Cardbus slot port in your computer. b. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. -
Page 36: Setting Up Wpa2-Psk Security
Setting up WPA2-PSK Security Follow the steps below to configure WPA2-PSK Security. 1. Run the Smart Wizard. a. Make sure the NETGEAR software is installed and the WPN511 Wireless PC Card is fully inserted in the Cardbus slot in your computer. 2-14... - Page 37 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 Close to exit the Smart Wizard. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual v3.0, January 2007 2-15...
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Page 38: Setting Up Wpa-Psk Security
Follow the steps below to configure WPA-PSK Security. 1. Run the Smart Wizard. a. Make sure the NETGEAR software is installed and the WPN511 Wireless PC Card is fully inserted in the Cardbus slot in your computer. b. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. -
Page 39: Advanced Settings
The Advanced Settings normally work in their default settings. To view Advanced Settings, click the Advanced Settings button on the Settings tab: Figure 2-12 Changing these settings is only recommended for advanced users who have a specific reason to adjust them. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual v3.0, January 2007 2-17... -
Page 40: Statistics Page
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 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 2-13 • Transmit/Receive Performance (%): A real-time graph identifying the total, receive, and transmit utilization as a percentage of the total possible. -
Page 41: About Page
• IP Address: The IP address assigned to this adapter. • Smart Wireless Utility: The version and release date of the Smart Wizard. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual v3.0, January 2007 2-19... - Page 42 NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual 2-20 v3.0, January 2007...
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Page 43: Wireless Network Performance
This chapter explains how to use your WPN511 Wireless PC Card to connect to your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and how to set up wireless security for the WPN511 Wireless PC Card so that it matches the wireless security settings for your network. -
Page 44: Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual – Computers and fax machines (no closer than one foot) – Copying machines, elevators, and cell phones (no closer than 6 feet) – Microwave ovens (no closer than 10 feet) • Choose your settings. -
Page 45: Overview Of Home And Small Office Networking Technologies
With the introduction of the newer WPA and WPA2 encryption and authentication protocols, wireless security is extremely strong. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual 3-1, the two PCs with gigabit (1000 Mbps) Ethernet adapters have v3.0, January 2007... -
Page 46: Assessing Your Speed Requirements
For connecting rooms or floors that are blocked by obstructions or are distant vertically, consider networking over your building’s AC wiring. NETGEAR’s Powerline HD family of products delivers up to 200 Mbps to any outlet, while the older generation XE family of products delivers 14 Mbps or 85 Mbps. - Page 47 802.11b wireless 10 Mbps Wired Ethernet Cable Modem (3 Mbps) Analog Modem (56 kbps) NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual Table 3-1 shows the time to transfer one gigabyte (1 GB) of data Theoretical Raw Transfer Time 8 seconds...
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Page 49: Troubleshooting
• Check the Windows device manager to see if the WPN511 is recognized and enabled. Reload the WPN511 software, if necessary. • Try to install the WPN511 in a different Cardbus slot in your computer if one is available. The WPN511 is trying to connect to an access point, but cannot. - Page 50 Appendix B 3. Restart the cable or DSL modem, router, access point, and computer. To view the WPN511 Wireless PC Card IP address, click the WPN511 icon to open the Smart Wizard. Then check the IP address in the About page.
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Page 51: Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly
Service may not be able to connect to the Internet, may have dropped wireless connections, or both when using the WPN511 Wireless PC Card. You can delete this Hotfix from the Add or Remove Program utility in the Control Panel. - Page 52 NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual v3.0, January 2007...
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Page 53: Technical Specifications
This appendix provides technical specifications for the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511. Antenna 1 Integrated internal antenna Standards 802.11g, 802.11b Radio Data Rate 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54, and 108 Mbps (Auto Rate Sensing) Frequency 2.4GHz to 2.5GHz CCK and OFDM Modulation) - Page 54 NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual v3.0, January 2007...
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Page 55: 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 Windows XP and Vista http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/ Wireless Configuration index.htm Utilities Internet Networking and http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm TCP/IP Addressing Wireless Communications http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm... - Page 56 NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual Appendix B-2 v3.0, January 2007...