NETGEAR RangeMax Next WN711 User manual

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RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless-N ExpressCard Adapter WN711
Installation
These setup instructions assume that you will connect to an access point or wireless router.
Estimated completion time10 minutes.
Note: The adapter is compatible with Microsoft Vista and Windows XP SP2 operating
systems. Windows XP SP1 users must upgrade with a Microsoft Hot Fix KB822603 first.
1. First, install the WN711 software.
Insert the Resource CD.If the CD main page
does not appear, double click Autorun.exe on
the CD.
a. Click Install the Software. The Check
for Updates window opens.
b. If you are connected to the Internet, click
Check for Updates. If not, you can
choose to install from the CD.
c. Follow the onscreen instructions for the
InstallShield wizard and the NETGEAR Smart Wizard.
• For Windows XP if a Windows logo testing message appears, click
Continue Anyway.
• If a message that Windows Vista cannot verify the publisher of this driver
appears, click Install this driver software anyway.
d. When the NETGEAR Smart Wizard Installation Complete message appears,
click Next.
2. Now, insert the Wireless ExpressCard.
a. Locate an available ExpressCard slot in
your computer.
b. Insert the Wireless ExpressCard into the
slot.
c. For Windows XP computers, the Found
New Hardware Wizard opens. Follow the
wizard prompts.
d. For Windows Vista the ExpressCard is
automatically added with the installed
driver.
3. Use the Smart Wizard to set up your Wireless ExpressCard.
a. Set up the Wireless ExpressCard 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.
•Windowsconfigurationutilities: See
the Windows documentation or
“Using Windows XP and Vista Wireless Configuration Utilities” at:
http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm
b. Click Next to accept the Smart Wizard.
You will be prompted to let the wizard help
you connect to a network (recommended).
c. Click Next to accept.
4. Connect to a wireless network.
The next screen that displays depends on whether there is a wireless router or access
point at your location that supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS):
a. Follow the instructions on the Connecting to your wireless network screen:
• If there are no WPS networks, select a 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 in the drop-down list, but the Network Name (SSID) is blank.
If the network uses security, then the Smart Wizard detects it.
• If you are using WPS, click Next to continue.
WPS allows you to click a button or create a PIN number to securely connect
to a wireless router or access point. Both the wireless adapter and the router
or access point must support WPS. For more information about WPS, see the
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual
on the Resource CD.
b. Follow the Smart Wizard steps to connect to a network and to save a Profile.
c. After you have reviewed the settings, click Finish.
The 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. Check the status bar as described in Using the
Status Bar on the other side of this card.
The wireless networks in your area One or more wireless networks with WPS
are in your area.do not support WPS.
Hidden Network

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Using the Status Bar
The status bar is located at the bottom of the Settings screen.
Understanding the Status Bar
Wireless network Identifies which wireless network you have joined.
Security • Locked: security enabled.
• Unlocked: security not enabled.
Channel The wireless channel used by the network. If many wireless networks
in your area use the same channel they can interfere with one
another.
Throughput Wireless throughput measured in Mega bits per second. To optimize
throughput, connect to a network with a high-speed router or access
point, and a high-speed Internet connection.
Signal strength More dots indicates a stronger signal. Usually, you will experience
higher throughput when the signal is strongest.
Join a Network Click Join a Network to open the Connection Wizard.
Connection
status Identifies the status of your network connection. •Connected to Internet: Wireless Internet connection is OK.
•Connected to Router: Wireless connection to the router is OK but
the router is not connected to the Internet.
•169.254.x.x or ___.___.___.___ : The wireless connection to the
router is OK but there is a problem with the router. See the online
help or the NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N ExpressCard
WN711 User Manual on the Resource CD.
Wireless
network
Connection status
Security
Join a Network
Channel Throughput
Signal
strength
Technical Support
After completing the Smart Wizard configuration assistant, locate the serial number on the
bottom label of your product and use it to register your product at
http://www.NETGEAR.com/register.
Registration on the website or over the phone is required before you can use our telephone
support service. The phone numbers for worldwide regional customer support centers are
on the Warranty and Support Information card that came with your product.
Go to http://www.NETGEAR.com/support for product updates and Web support.