WPN511 Driver Version 1.3

for Windows 2000 and XP Only

• This does not support Windows 98 or Windows ME. To use those operating systems, you must use the initial drivers.

Driver version 4.0.0.140

Utility version 1.10.2.7

Published Jan. 25, 2006

New Features and Enhancements

• Adds WPA2-PSK support.
• Improves SmartWizard installation utility.
• WHQL Microsoft certified.

To Upgrade

1. Download using the button below to a convenient place such as your desktop. Note that this is a large file! ( 4.45 MB )

2a. Mouse over the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Windows system tray, and double-click the icon. The Safely Remove Hardware window appears.

2b. Highlight the adapter, and click Stop.

2c. Click OK, if asked to confirm removal.

2d. Physically pull the adapter out.

3. Uninstall the existing adapter software by selecting Start > Programs > NETGEAR WPN511 Smart Wizard > Uninstall NETGEAR WPN511 Software. The Install Assistant window displays. (Windows XP screens are shown.)

4. Select Remove and click Next.

5. Click OK.

6. Close any other programs that are open on your computer.

7. Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now, and click Finish.

8. Double-click the file you just downloaded to start the installation.

9. Click Next.

10. Click Accept to accept the license agreement.

11. Click Next to install in the default directory.

12. If a "Locked File Detected" message appears, click Ignore to continue.

13. Click Next. A message appears while the software is installing.

14. When prompted, insert your WPN511 adapter into your computer.

15. Click Next.

16. Select the country where the computer will be used, and click Agree. Incorrect selection may cause performance problems.

17. Click Next.

18. Select Yes to use the Smart Wizard to help with installation, and click Next.

19. The Selecting a Network window appears. Highlight the Network Name you want to connect to. If the Network Name (SSID) is blank, it means that network's router is not broadcasting its SSID. If you want to connect to that network, log in to the router, or ask your network administrator for the SSID.

20. Click Next.

21. Click Next. The screen advances to the Saving Profile step. You do not have to enter a profile, but it's easier than reentering the network information.

22. Click Finish to close the installer.

23. A conformation message shows that your computer is connected to the Internet. Also the utility window displays. Now that the installation is finished, this is the window you will use in the future to examine available networks, etc. You may close or leave the Smart Wizard utility window open during normal operation.