NETGEAR WPNT511 User Manual

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User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511

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Basic Setup

v1.0, October 2005

Router/Internet Connection Indicator: This shows the progress of your connection. If you right-
click here and disable Internet notification then only the IP address is shown:

This connection indicator is useful in isolating a problem. For example, if you are connected to a
router, but not to the Internet, then check the router’s Internet connection.

Signal Strength: Shows the signal strength of the wireless network. If the signal is poor, then try
moving closer to the wireless access point.

Lock icon: Shows if security is used on the network.

Figure 3-13

Connection Indicator

Description

Connected to Internet
or IP Address

Wireless Internet connection OK.

Connected to Router

Wireless connection to router OK but
no Internet connection at router.

___.___.___.___ or
169.254..x.x

Wireless connection to a router OK
but problem with the router. See

Chapter 5, “Troubleshooting”

.

This is the default setting (unchecked).
The status bar shows the message
“Connected to Internet”.

If you check the box and click OK then
the status bar does not show the
“Connected to Internet” message.

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