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

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WN511B Adapter
Version 3.28.3.8

Published September 15, 2006

New Features

  1. Supports interoperability with WNR854T and WNR834M draft 802.11N routers.
  2. Fix display issue for channel 12 and 13 when running in ad-hoc mode.

Known Issues

  1. If other adapters installed on the same notebook using the meetinghouse supplicant, users may experience supplicant issue when using WPA security. To work around the issue, uninstall other network adapters in the notebook then reinstall WN511B driver.
  2. If AP is set as WEP “shared key” wireless security mode, user can’t connect to AP from the Networks page.
    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.


To Install

  1. Download using the button below and unzip the file to a new folder.

    5.14 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 setup program.
  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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