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To troubleshoot, see the WN511B Support Page. Recent articles include:

Troubleshooting Wireless Products

Improving Wireless Range

WN511B Adapter
Version 3.25.3.8

Published August 1, 2006

Fixes

  1. Enhanced wireless throughput/performance.
  2. Improved wireless scan now detects all access points.
  3. Added Support for 130Mbps in ad-hoc mode.
  4. Wireless system tray icon now changes to yellow in color when signal strenth is weak.

Known Issues

  1. The adapter cannot connect to the wireless network with WEP “shared key” encryption mode from the Networks tab.
    To connect to an router in WEP "shared key", go to the Smart Wizard's settings page and select Advanced Settings button. Under the advanced option, "Shared Key" is an option in the pull down menu for the authentication type.
  2. Possible conflict with Meetinghouse supplicant when using WPA security.


To Install

  1. Download using the button below to a convenient place such as your desktop.

    5.45 MB

  2. If you have already installed the adapter software then:
    1. Unplug the adapter from your computer.
    2. Run the file you just downloaded.
    3. Select Uninstall > Next.
    4. Follow the prompts to finish uninstalling the old software.
  3. Run the file which you just downloaded.
  4. Click Yes to the License Agreement.
  5. Select the area where you will be using the adapter, and click Next.
  6. Plug the adapter into your computer.
  7. Click Next to start the "Found New Hardware" wizard.
  8. Click Finish when the wizard completes.

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