NETGEAR RangeMax WPNT511 Installation Manual

NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511
These setup instructions assume that you will connect to an access point or wireless router.
Estimated Completion 10 minutes.

Windows XP Installation

1. First, install the WPNT511 software.
Insert the NETGEAR CD. If the CD
main page does not appear, double
click autorun.exe on
the CD.
a. Click the Install Software link
and the Smart Wizard starts.
b. Follow the Wizard steps, and click
Next to continue.
c. When the Installation Complete
message appears, click Next.
2. Now, insert the wireless
notebook adapter.
When prompted, insert your wireless
notebook adapter.
3. Use the Smart Wizard to set up your wireless notebook
adapter.
a. Choose to set up your wireless adapter
either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard
(recommended) or the Windows
configuration utility.
Note: If you choose the Windows Zero
Configuration option, then you must read
the Windows XP documentation for
instructions.
b. Click Next to accept the NETGEAR
Smart Wizard.
c. You will be prompted to let the
wizard help you connect to a network
(recommended).
d. Click Next to accept.
e. 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.
If the network uses security, then the
Smart Wizard detects it.
f. Follow the Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for saving a Profile.
g. After you have reviewed the settings, click Finish.
The WPNT511 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.
4. Use the status bar to verify your wireless connectivity.
The status bar is located at the bottom of the Settings page.
connection
status
Internet/router unlocked: network
connection indicator does not use security
• The connection status indicator and the WPNT511 icon
the connection.
• For details about the icons in the status bar, the WPNT511 LEDs, and troubleshooting
tips, see the User Manual on the NETGEAR CD.
• The Internet/Router connection indicator shows the progress of your connection.
Connection Indicator Description
Connected to Internet Wireless Internet connection OK.
Connected to Router Wireless connection to router OK
but no Internet connection at router.
___.___.___.___ or Wireless connection to a router OK
169.254..x.x but problem with the router. See the
online help or User Manual for
troubleshooting tips.
signal strength
indicator
show the status of