Computer Accessories User Manual

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February 2005
Contents
Chapter 1 
About This Manual
Audience, Scope, Conventions ......................................................................................1-1
How to Print this M anual .................................................................................................1-2
Chapter 2 
Introduction
About the NETGEAR RangeM ax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 ...................................2-1
Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products ............................................................2-1
What’s in the Box? ..........................................................................................................2-2
A Road M ap for ‘How to Get There From Here’ .............................................................2-3
Chapter 3 
Basic Setup
What You Need Before You Begin ..................................................................................3-1
Verifying System Requirements ...............................................................................3-1
Observing Location and Range Guidelines ..............................................................3-2
Two Basic Operating M odes ...........................................................................................3-2
WPN511 D efault W ireless Configuration Settings ..........................................................3-2
Basic Installation Instructions .........................................................................................3-3
For Windows XP Users Installing a WPN511 ...........................................................3-4
For W indows 2000 & 98/M e U sers Installing a W P N 511 .........................................3-8
WPN511 Wireless Connection Indicators .....................................................................3-12
Interpreting the LED s on the WPN511 ...................................................................3-12
Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors .....................................................................3-13
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................3-13
Basic Tips ...............................................................................................................3-14
Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions .......................................................3-14
Chapter 4 
Configuration
Understanding the Configuration Options ......................................................................4-1