NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511T - Manual (Page 19)

NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B User Manual
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v2.0, February 2007
Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet
The Wireless Adapter has indicators that show the status of your connection to a wireless network
and to the Internet:
• Icon: After you install the software, this icon appears on the desktop and in the lower
right of the Windows task bar. It is color coded to show the status of the connection.
• Smart Wizard Status Bar: Clicking on the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard. The
status bar at the bottom of the page shows details about your wireless and Internet connection.
See
“Smart Wizard Status Bar” on page 1-8 .
Icon Colors
The icon is on the desktop and in the Windows System Tray. The System Tray is located on one
end of the taskbar in the Microsoft Windows desktop.
Color Condition Description
Red The wireless PC card has no
connection to any other
wireless node. The Wireless Adapter can not link to any other wireless node
or the link is lost. Check your configuration or try moving to a
location where the wireless signal quality is better.
Yellow The wireless PC card has a
connection with another
wireless node. The wireless link is weak. You may need to move to a better
spot, such as closer to the wireless access point. Also, look
for possible interference such as a 2.4 GHz cordless phone or
large metal surface.
Green The wireless PC card has a
connection with another
wireless node. The wireless PC card has established good communication
with an access point and the signal quality is strong.