NETGEAR WPN511 - RangeMax Wireless PC Card Manuale utente

202-10077-01

Version v1.3

February 2005

NETGEAR, Inc.

4500 Great America Parkway

Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA

User Manual for the

NETGEAR RangeMax™

Wireless PC Card

WPN511

February 2005

Technical Support

Please refer to the support information card that shipped with your product. By registering your

product at http://www.netgear.com/register, we can provide you with faster expert technical

support and timely notices of product and software upgrades.

NETGEAR, INC. Support Information

Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR, for US & Canada only. For other countries, see your Support

information card.

E-mail: support@netgear.com

Web site: http://www.netgear.com

Statement of Conditions

In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to

make changes to the products described in this document without notice.

NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit

layout(s) described herein.

trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.

Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or

other countries. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective

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Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer

It is hereby certified that the Model WPN511 Wireless PC Card has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions

set out in the BMPT- AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. The operation of some equipment (for example, test

transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to certain restrictions. Please refer to the notes

in the operating instructions.

Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the market and

has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations.

VCCI Statement

This equipment is in the Class B category (information equipment to be used in a residential area or an adjacent area

thereto) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Data Processing

Equipment and Electronic Office Machines aimed at preventing radio interference in such residential areas. When used

near a radio or TV receiver, it may become the cause of radio interference. Read instructions for correct handling.

FCC Information to User

This product does not contain any user serviceable components and is to be used with approved antennas only. Any

product changes or modifications will invalidate all applicable regulatory certifications and approvals

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FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure

In order to comply with RF exposure limits established in the ANSI C95.1 standards, the user is advised to maintain a

distance of at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the antenna of this device while it is in use.

Declaration Of Conformity

We NETGEAR, Inc., 4500 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054, declare under our sole responsibility that

the model WPN511 Cardbus Card Wireless Adapter complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference, and

• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Regulatory Compliance Information

This section includes user requirements for operating this product in accordance with National laws for usage of radio

spectrum and operation of radio devices. Failure of the end-user to comply with the applicable requirements may result

in unlawful operation and adverse action against the end-user by the applicable National regulatory authority.

NOTE: This product's firmware limits operation to only the channels allowed in a particular Region or Country.

Therefore, all options described in this user's guide may not be available in your version of the product.

FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States

Radio Frequency Interference Warnings & Instructions

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of

the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential

installation. This equipment uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance

with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that

interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to

correct the interference by one or more of the following methods:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver

• Connect the equipment into an electrical outlet on a circuit different from that which the radio receiver is connected

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Modifications made to the product, unless expressly approved by NETGEAR, Inc., could void the user's right to operate

the equipment.

NETGEAR RangeMax

™

Wireless PC Card WPN511

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

Tested to Comply

with FCC Standards

FCC ID: PY3WG511TV1H3

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Export Restrictions

This product or software contains encryption code which may not be exported or transferred from the US or Canada

without an approved US Department of Commerce export license.

Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference

Regulations

This digital apparatus (NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511) does not exceed the Class B limits for

radio-noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian

Department of Communications.

Canada ID: 4054A-WG51TV13

Product and Publication Details

Model Number: WPN511

Publication Date: February 2005

Product Family: wireless access point

Product Name: NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511

Home or Business Product: Home

Language: English

Publication Part Number: 202-10077-01

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Contents

Chapter 1

About This Manual

Audience, Scope, Conventions ......................................................................................1-1

How to Print this Manual .................................................................................................1-2

Chapter 2

Introduction

About the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 ...................................2-1

Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products ............................................................2-1

What’s in the Box? ..........................................................................................................2-2

A Road Map 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 Modes ...........................................................................................3-2

WPN511 Default Wireless Configuration Settings ..........................................................3-2

Basic Installation Instructions .........................................................................................3-3

For Windows XP Users Installing a WPN511 ...........................................................3-4

For Windows 2000 & 98/Me Users Installing a WPN511 .........................................3-8

WPN511 Wireless Connection Indicators .....................................................................3-12

Interpreting the LEDs 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

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Using Configuration Profiles ...........................................................................................4-1

Connecting to an Access Point in Infrastructure Mode ............................................4-2

How to Configure an Infrastructure Mode Profile .....................................................4-3

Connecting to Another PC in Ad-hoc Mode ....................................................................4-4

How to Configure an Ad-hoc Mode Profile ...............................................................4-5

How to Start a Computer-to-Computer (Ad-Hoc) Network .......................................4-7

Enabling Wireless Security Features ..............................................................................4-8

Identifying the Wireless Network Name (SSID) and WEP Security Settings ...........4-8

How to Configure WEP Encryption Security ............................................................4-9

Statistics Page ........................................................................................................4-11

Advanced Settings Page ........................................................................................4-12

Appendix A

Technical Specifications

Appendix B

Wireless Networking Basics

Wireless Networking Overview ...................................................................................... B-1

Infrastructure Mode ................................................................................................. B-1

Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup) ................................................................ B-2

Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID) ................................ B-2

Authentication and WEP ................................................................................................ B-2

802.11 Authentication .............................................................................................. B-3

Open System Authentication ................................................................................... B-3

Shared Key Authentication ...................................................................................... B-4

Overview of WEP Parameters ................................................................................ B-5

Key Size .................................................................................................................. B-5

WEP Configuration Options .................................................................................... B-6

Wireless Channels ......................................................................................................... B-7

Appendix C

Preparing Your PCs for Network Access

Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking .......................................................C-1

Configuring Windows 95, 98, and Me for TCP/IP Networking .......................................C-2

Installing or Verifying Windows Networking Components .......................................C-2

Enabling DHCP to Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings in

Windows 95B, 98, and Me ......................................................................................C-3

Selecting the Windows’ Internet Access Method ....................................................C-5

Verifying TCP/IP Properties ....................................................................................C-5

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Configuring Windows 2000 or XP for TCP/IP Networking .............................................C-6

Install or Verify Windows Networking Components .................................................C-6

Configuring DHCP of TCP/IP in Windows XP, 2000, or NT4 ..................................C-7

DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP .....................................................C-7

DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows 2000 ..................................................C-9

DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows NT4 .................................................. C-11

Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP, 2000, and NT4 ..............................C-12

..............................................................................................................................C-13

Glossary

List of Glossary Terms ...................................................................................................G-1

Index

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User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511

About This Manual 1-1

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Chapter 1

About This Manual

Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511.

The WPN511 provides connection for multiple personal computers to the Internet through an

external broadband access device (such as a cable modem or DSL modem).

Audience, Scope, Conventions

This manual uses the following typographical conventions:

This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages:

This manual is written according to these specifications:

Table 1-1. Typographical conventions

italics Emphasis.

bold User input.

SMALL CAPS File and directory names.

Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest.

Table 1-2. Manual Specifications

Product Version NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511

Manual Part Number 202-10077-01

Manual Publication Date February 2005

Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR Web site at

http://www.netgear.com/support/main.asp.

User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511

1-2 About This Manual

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