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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.
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.
Contents Chapter 1 About This Manual A u d ien ce, S cop e, C on ven tion s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 -1 H ow to P rin t th is M a n u a l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
U sin g C on figu ra tion P rofiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 -1 C on n e ctin g to a n A cce ss P oin t in I n fra stru ctu re M od e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 -2 H ow to C on figu re a n I n fra stru ctu re M od e P rofile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C on figu rin g W in d ows 2 000 or X P for T C P /I P N etworkin g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C -6 I n sta ll or V e rify W in d ows N e tworkin g C om p on en ts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C -6 C on figu rin g D H C P of T C P /I P in W in d ows X P , 2 000, or N T 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 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: Table 1-1. Typographical conventions italics E m p h a sis. bold U ser in p u t.
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User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 Chapter 2 Introduction This chapter introduces the features, package contents, and appearance of the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511. About the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 The NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 gives you ultimate mobility in your office or while you are traveling.
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 • High level of data encryption using128-bit Shared Key WEP data encryption method. A lower level of data encryption or no data encryption is available to simplify your network setup or to improve data transfer rate.
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 A Road Map for ‘How to Get There From Here’ The introduction and adoption of any new technology can be a difficult process. Wireless technology has removed one of the barriers to networking—running wires. It allows more people to try networking while at the same time exposes them to the inherent complexity of networking. General networking concepts, setup, and maintenance can be difficult to understand.
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 Table 2-1. A Road Map for How to Get There From Here ... If I Want To ... ? What Do I Do? P rotect m y wireless con n ection from sn oop in g, h a ckin g, or in form a tion th eft. What’s Needed? 1 . A ssu re th a t th e 1 . A wirele ss n e twork with wireless a u th e n tica tion a n d W E P n etwork h a s en cryp tion en a b led . secu rity 2 . W ire less n etworkin g fe a tu res equ ip m en t th a t su p p orts W E P en a b le d .
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 Table 2-1. A Road Map for How to Get There From Here ... If I Want To ... ? What Do I Do? What’s Needed? How Do I? E xch a n ge files 1. b etwee n a wirelessly con n ecte d n oteb ook com p u ter a n d oth er com p u ters in a m y com b in ed wireless a n d wired n etwork. 2. 1 .
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 Table 2-1. A Road Map for How to Get There From Here ... If I Want To ... ? What Do I Do? What’s Needed? How Do I? U se p rin ters in a com b in ed wireless a n d wired n etwork. 1 . T h e n oteb ook com p u ter I a m u sin g to con n ect to th e wireless n etwork n eed s to b e con figu red with th e W in d ows C lien t a n d F ile a n d P rin t S h a rin g. 2 .
Chapter 3 Basic Setup This chapter describes how to install your NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 and set up basic wireless connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). Advanced wireless network configuration is covered in Chapter 4, “Configuration” in this manual. Note: Indoors, computers can easily connect to 802.11 wireless networks at distances of several hundred feet. Because walls do not always block wireless signals, others outside your immediate area could access your network.
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 Observing Location and Range Guidelines Computers can connect over wireless networks indoors at a range which vary significantly based on the physical location of the computer with the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511. For best results, avoid potential sources of interference, such as: • • • Large metal surfaces Microwaves 2.4 GHz Cordless phones In general, wireless devices can communicate through walls.
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 • Network Name Service Set Identification (SSID): Any (First available network) Note: In order for the WPN511 Wireless PC Card to communicate with a wireless access point or wireless adapter, all devices must be configured with the same wireless network name (SSID).
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 For Windows XP Users Installing a WPN511 Install the WPN511 driver and configuration utility software. a. Power on your notebook, let the operating system boot up completely, and log in as needed. b. Insert the Resource CD for the WPN511 into your CD drive. The Resource CD main page shown at the right will load. W P N 5 1 1 R esou rce C D m a in p a ge c. Click the “Install Driver & Utility” link. d.
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 Install the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511. a. Locate an available CardBus slot on the side of your notebook. Hold the PC Card with the NETGEAR logo facing up and insert it into the CardBus slot. The Found New Hardware Wizard displays. Note: Click Continue Anyway if you are prompted with a Windows XP Logo testing message. b. Next you will be prompted to enable the NETGEAR Smart Wireless Settings Utility configuration utility.
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 Configure your WPN511. a. Click the WPN511 icon in the Windows system tray to open the WPN511 Smart Wizard Wireless Assistant. The Settings tab page opens. S ystem Tra y I con b. Change the Network Name SSID to match your network.
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 Verify wireless connectivity to your network. a. Verify that your Connection and Status Monitor information matches your wireless network. b. Check the two LEDs on the WPN511: LED 2 LED 1 Table 3-1.
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 For Windows 2000 & 98/Me Users Installing a WPN511 Install the WPN511 driver and configuration utility software. Note: Windows 2000 may require you to be logged on with administrator rights. a. Power on your notebook, let the operating system boot up completely, and log in as needed. b. Insert the Resource CD for the WPN511 into your CD drive. The Resource CD main page shown at the right will load. c. Click the “Install Driver & Utility” link.
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 Install the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511. a. Locate an available CardBus slot on the side of your notebook. Hold the PC Card with the NETFGEAR logo facing up and insert it into the CardBus slot. After a short delay, the Found New Hardware Wizard displays. b. Follow the Found New Hardware Wizard steps, click Finish when done, and if prompted, restart your computer. c.
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 Configure your WPN511 and save the Profile. a. Click on the WPN511 system tray icon to open the WPN511 Smart Wizard Wireless Assistant. The Settings tab page opens. b. For the Network Name (SSID), use the default of Any (First available network) or type an SSID for your network. Tip: Instead of typing in the SSID, you can use the drop-down list or the Networks tab to view the available wireless networks, and choose the one you want.
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 Verify wireless connectivity to your network. a. Verify that your Connection and Status Monitor information matches your wireless network. b. Check the two LEDs on the WPN511: LED 2 LED 1 Table 3-2.
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 WPN511 Wireless Connection Indicators The NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 provides the following three indicators which give you feedback on the status of your wireless connection: • • The two LEDs on the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 indicate the condition of wireless link. The color of the SysTray icon is on the System Tray portion of the taskbar in the Microsoft Windows desktop indicates the status of the connection.
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors The System Tray (SysTray) resides on one end of the taskbar in the Microsoft Windows desktop. Color Condition Description R ed T h e wirele ss P C C a rd h a s n o con n e ction to a n y oth e r wirele ss n od e. T h e wire less P C C a rd is n ot a b le to lin k to a n y oth er wire less n od e or th e lin k is lost.
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 Basic Tips If you have problems connected to your wireless network, try the tips below. Symptom Cause Solution T h e P C C a rd L E D s a re n ot lit. T h e W P N 5 1 1 is n ot in serted in to th e slot p rop e rly or th e W P N 5 1 1 softwa re is n ot loa d e d . R em ove a n d rein sert th e W P N 5 1 1 . C h eck th e W in d ows d evice m a n a ge r to see if th e P C C a rd is re cogn ized a n d e n a b led .
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 Answer: This is because you’ve made changes to the settings and the utility is offering you the chance to save the changes. If you want to avoid these Profile setting prompts, simply click Apply before you Close the utility program. 3. Question: Why doesn’t Ad Hoc mode work correctly after I enter a SSID and click Apply? Answer: You need to click the Initiate Ad Hoc button before you click Apply. Here is how you start an Ad Hoc network: a.
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 Answer: The WPN511 LED’s behavior is as follows: both blinking alternately means attempting to connect, both blinking together indicates a good connection (fast blinking means data transmission); off means the card is not plugged in or no power applied to the card. 8.
Chapter 4 Configuration This chapter describes how to configure your NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 for wireless connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and use the data security encryption features. Note: The instructions in this section refer to the NETGEAR WPN511 configuration utility. For Windows XP users to use the NETGEAR configuration utility, you must first disable the Windows XP configuration utility.
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 There are two types of wireless network connections you can configure: • Infrastructure Mode — uses the 802.11 infrastructure mode. • Ad-hoc Mode — uses the 802.11 ad-hoc mode For more information on 802.11 wireless network modes, see “Wireless Networking Overview” on page B-1 of this manual.
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 b. Click the WPN511 icon Wireless Assistant. in the Windows system tray to open the Smart Wizard c. The Settings tab displays as shown below. Figure 4-2: Smart Wizard Wireless Assistant Settings tab page 2. Configure the wireless Network settings. a. In the Network Type section, be sure that Infrastructure is selected. b. Enter the SSID. This is also called the Wireless Network Name.
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 4. Verify wireless connectivity to your network. Verify connectivity by using a browser such as Netscape or Internet Explorer to connect to the Internet, or check for file and printer access on your network. You can check the status bar in the configuration utility for the current connection status. Note: If you cannot connect, see the “Troubleshooting” on page 3-13.
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 How to Configure an Ad-hoc Mode Profile Note: Ad-hoc mode will not work using DHCP settings. Ad-hoc mode requires either static IP addresses (such as 192.168.0.1). For instructions on setting up static IP addresses on a Windows PC, refer to the PC Networking Tutorial included on the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 Resource CD. Follow the instructions below to configure an Ad-hoc mode profile. 1.
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 2. Save your settings in a Profile. a. Type a descriptive name in the “Profiles” field. b. Click Save Profile. All the configuration settings are saved in this profile. c. Click Apply. d. Click Close to exit the configuration utility. 3. Configure the PC network settings. a. Configure each PC with either a static IP address or with the IPX protocol.
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 Note: If you cannot connect, see the “Troubleshooting” on page 3-13. Also, for problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on your computers. Please refer to “Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking” on page C-1. How to Start a Computer-to-Computer (Ad-Hoc) Network 1. Fill in the Network Name (SSID). 2.
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 In addition to the WPN511 wireless security features, you should also configure appropriate LAN network security features such as requiring a user name and password to access the shared resources in your network. The procedures below identify how to configure the WEP encryption settings of your NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511.
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 How to Configure WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to configure WEP Encryption Security. 1. Run the WPN511 Smart Wizard Wireless Assistant. a. Make sure the WPN511 software is installed and the WPN511 is fully inserted in an available CardBus slot in your PC. b. Click the WPN511 icon Wireless Assistant. in the Windows system tray to open the Smart Wizard c. The Settings tab displays as shown below.
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 3. Save your settings in a Profile. a. Type a descriptive name in the “Profiles” field. b. Click Save Profile. All the configuration settings are saved in this profile. c. Click Apply. d. Click Close to exit the configuration utility. 4. Select the WEP encryption strength you will use.
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 Statistics Page The Statistics page provides real time and historical trend information on the data traffic and performance of your wireless adapter. Figure 4-7: Statistics tab page • Transmit/Receive Performance (%): A real time graph identifying the total, receive, and transmit utilization as a percentage the total possible. • Total/Receive/Transmit Graph: Identifies the trend of transmit/receive data communications over time.
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 Advanced Settings Page The Advanced settings should not require adjustment. Except for the power saving setting, changing any of the settings incorrectly on this page could cause your wireless connection to fail. Figure 4-8: Advanced Settings page • Power Saving: Select On if you are using a notebook computer running on battery power. • Preamble: A long transmit preamble may provide a more reliable connection or slightly longer range.
Appendix A Technical Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511. A n te n n a e 2 I n tegra te d in tern a l d iversity a n ten n a e R a d io D a ta R a te 1 , 2 , 5 . 5 , 6 , 9 , 1 2 , 1 8 , 2 4 , 3 6 , 4 8 , 5 4 , a n d 1 08 M b p s (A u to R a te S en sin g) F requ en cy 2 . 4 G H z to 2 . 5 G H z C C K a n d O F D M M od u la tion ) P ower C on su m p tion 3 .
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Appendix B Wireless Networking Basics This chapter provides an overview of Wireless networking. Wireless Networking Overview The WPN511 Wireless PC Card conforms to the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.11b standard for wireless LANs (WLANs) and a product update will bring the WPN511 into conformance to the 802.11g standard when it is ratified. On an 802.
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup) In an ad hoc network, computers are brought together as needed; thus, there is no structure or fixed points to the network - each node can generally communicate with any other node. There is no Access Point involved in this configuration.
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 802.11 Authentication The 802.11 standard defines several services that govern how two 802.11 devices communicate. The following events must occur before an 802.11 Station can communicate with an Ethernet network through an access point such as the one built in to the WPN511: 1. Turn on the wireless station. 2. The station listens for messages from any access points that are in range. 3.
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 802.11 Authentication Open System Steps Access Point (AP) 1) Authentication request sent to AP 2) AP authenticates IN TER N ET Cable/DSL ProSafeWirelessVPN Security Firewall PWR W LA N ACT FVM318 100 Enable LNK/ACT 1 Client attempting to connect MODEL LO CA L LNK TEST 2 3 4 5 6 7 3) Client connects to network 8 Cable or DLS modem Figure 4-9: 802.
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User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 The 64-bit WEP data encryption method, allows for a five-character (40-bit) input. Additionally, 24 factory-set bits are added to the forty-bit input to generate a 64-bit encryption key. (The 24 factory-set bits are not user-configurable). This encryption key will be used to encrypt/decrypt all data transmitted via the wireless interface.
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 Wireless Channels IEEE 802.11b and g wireless nodes communicate with each other using radio frequency signals in the ISM (Industrial, Scientific, and Medical) band between 2.4 GHz and 2.5 GHz. Neighboring channels are 5 MHz apart. However, due to spread spectrum effect of the signals, a node sending signals using a particular channel will utilize frequency spectrum 12.5 MHz above and below the center channel frequency.
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 The preferred channel separation between the channels in neighboring wireless networks is 25 MHz (5 channels). This means that you can apply up to three different channels within your wireless network. There are only 11 usable wireless channels in the United States. It is recommended that you start using channel 1 and grow to use channel 6, and 11 when necessary, as these three channels do not overlap.
Appendix C Preparing Your PCs for Network Access This appendix describes how to prepare your PCs to connect to the Internet through the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511. For adding file and print sharing to your network, please consult the Windows help information included with the version of Windows installed on each computer on your network.
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 Configuring Windows 95, 98, and Me for TCP/IP Networking As part of the computer preparation process, you need to manually install and configure TCP/IP on each networked computer. Before starting, locate your Windows CD; you may need to insert it during the TCP/IP installation process. Installing or Verifying Windows Networking Components To install or verify the necessary components for IP networking: 1.
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 Installing TCP/IP If you need TCP/IP: a. Click the Add button. b. Select Protocol, and then click Add. c. Select Microsoft. d. Select TCP/IP, and then click OK. Installing the Client for Microsoft Networks If you need the Client for Microsoft Networks: a. Click the Add button. b. Select Client, and then click Add. c. Select Microsoft. d. Select Client for Microsoft Networks, and then click OK. 6.
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 1. Open the Network Panel • If the Network Neighborhood icon is on the Windows desktop, position your mouse pointer over it and right-click your mouse button. • If the icon is not on the desktop: — On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. — Locate the Network Neighborhood icon and click on it. The Network panel opens as shown to the right. 2. Verify the Configuration Settings a.
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 3. Verify the Properties IP Address Setting a. Click the Properties button. The TCP/IP Properties window displays as shown to the right. By default, the IP Address tab is open. b. Verify that “Obtain an IP address automatically” is selected. If it is not selected, click the radio button to the left of it to select it. This setting is required to enable the DHCP server to automatically assign an IP address. c. Click OK to continue. d.
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 3. From the drop-down box, select your Ethernet adapter. The window is updated to show your settings. They should match the values below if you are using the default TCP/IP settings that NETGEAR recommends for connecting through a router or gateway: TCP/IP Configuration Current NETGEAR Standard Previous NETGEAR Standard C om p u te r or worksta tion I P A d d re ss 1 9 2 . 1 6 8 . 1 . 2 th rou gh 1 92 .1 68 .1 .2 54 1 9 2 . 1 6 8 . 0.
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 Configuring DHCP of TCP/IP in Windows XP, 2000, or NT4 There are many similarities in the procedures for different Windows systems when using DHCP to configure TCP/IP. The following steps walk you through the configuration process for each of these versions of Windows. DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP 1. Open the Network Connection Window. a. Select Control Panel from the Windows XP Start Menu. b.
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 3. Go to Properties. a. Click the Properties button to view details about the connection. The TCP/IP details are shown on the Support tab page. b. Select “Internet Protocol”, and click Properties to view the configuration information. 4. Set DHCP for TCP/IP. a. Verify that the following two radio buttons are selected: • Obtain an IP address automatically • Obtain DNS server address automatically b. Click the OK button.
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows 2000 After you have installed the network card, TCP/IP for Windows 2000 is configured. TCP/IP should be added by default and set to DHCP without your having to configure it. However, if there are problems, follow these steps to configure TCP/IP with DHCP for Windows 2000. 1. Check the Local Area Connection Properties Settings. a. Click the My Network Places icon on the Windows desktop.
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 2. Check the Internet Protocol Properties. a. With “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” selected, click Properties to open the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box. b. Verify that the following items are selected: • Obtain an IP address automatically • Obtain DNS server address automatically c. Click OK to return to Local Area Connection Properties. 3. Complete the configuration. a.
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows NT4 Once you have installed the network card, you need to configure the TCP/IP environment for Windows NT 4.0. Follow this procedure to configure TCP/IP with DHCP in Windows NT 4.0. 1. Open the Network panel. a. Choose Settings from the Start Menu. b. Select Control Panel to display Control Panel window. c. Double-click the Network icon to display the Network panel, as shown to the right. 2.
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 3. Set the TCP/IP Properties. The TCP/IP Properties dialog box displays. a. Click the IP Address tab. b. Select the radio button marked “Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server”. c. Click OK. This completes the configuration of TCP/IP in Windows NT for this computer. d. Restart the computer. e. Repeat these steps for each computer with this version of Windows on your network.
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Glossary List of Glossary Terms Use the list below to find definitions for technical terms used in this manual. 10BASE-T IEEE 802.3 specification for 10 Mbps Ethernet over twisted pair wiring. 100BASE-Tx IEEE 802.3 specification for 100 Mbps Ethernet over twisted pair wiring. 802.11b IEEE specification for wireless networking at 11 Mbps using direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS) technology and operating in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2.5GHz. 802.
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 198.105.232.4. The DNS system is, in fact, its own network. If one DNS server doesn't know how to translate a particular domain name, it asks another one, and so on, until the correct IP address is returned. Domain Name A descriptive name for an address or group of addresses on the Internet. Domain names are of the form of a registered entity name plus one of a number of predefined top level suffixes such as .com, .edu, .uk, etc.
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 IPX Short for Internetwork Packet Exchange, a networking protocol used by the Novell NetWare operating systems. Like UDP/IP, IPX is a datagram protocol used for connectionless communications. Higher-level protocols, such as SPX and NCP, are used for additional error recovery services. ISP Internet service provider. Internet Protocol The main internetworking protocol used in the Internet.
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 packet A block of information sent over a network. A packet typically contains a source and destination network address, some protocol and length information, a block of data, and a checksum. router A device that forwards data between networks. An IP router forwards data based on IP source and destination addresses. Routing Information Protocol RIP.
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy is a data encryption protocol for 802.11b wireless networks. All wireless nodes and access points on the network are configured with a 64-bit or 128-bit Shared Key for data encryption. wide area network WAN. A long distance link used to extend or connect remotely located local area networks. The Internet is a large WAN. Wi-Fi A trade name for the 802.
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Index Numerics W 802.11b 1 WEP 4, 8, 2 Wi-Fi 1 A Windows, configuring for IP routing 2, 6 ad-hoc mode 2 winipcfg utility 5 Wired Equivalent Privacy.
