NETGEAR WN511T - Manual (Page 11)

Basic Setup 3
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Chapter 2
Basic Setup
The NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511T lets you connect a PC
computer to wireless networks. It is designed for PC computers running Microsoft Windows. For
information about product features and compatible NETGEAR products, please see the
NETGEAR Web site at
http://www.netgear.com .
This chapter describes how to install your Wireless Adapter and set up basic wireless connectivity
on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). Advanced wireless network set up is covered in
Chapter 3, “Network Connections and Wireless Security” .
What You Need Before You Begin
You need to verify that your computer meets the minimum system requirements and identify the
wireless network settings of the wireless network where you will connect before you can set up
your wireless notebook adapter and connect.
Verify System Requirements
Before installing the Wireless Adapter, please make sure that these minimum requirements have
been met. You must have a computer with:
• A Pentium 300 MHz or higher compatible processor with an available Cardbus slot.
• A CD drive.
• 10 MB of free hard disk space.
• Windows 2000 and Windows XP.
Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines
Computers can connect over wireless networks indoors at a range which vary significantly based
on the location of the computer with the Wireless Adapter. For best results, avoid potential sources
of interference, such as:
• Large metal surfaces
• Microwave ovens