WN511B Adapter
Version 3.34.6.8

Published February 15, 2007

New Features

1. Fixed Meetinghouse supplicant conflicts when installing adapter driver on the system.
2. This release fixes the recently reported Wireless security vulnerability issue with Broadcom drivers.

NETGEAR has addressed the security vulnerability with the WN511B and WN311B wireless driver by releasing a new wireless driver (currently in beta) available for download by NETGEAR customers. NETGEAR remains committed to providing customers with reliable and secure networking products and protecting customers from hackers and other wrongdoers.

The security vulnerability involves a possible attack on Windows PC via a Wi-Fi connection. The vulnerability is caused by improper handling of wireless network service names or SSIDs. For more information on this security vulnerability, please visit the following website:

• http://news.com.com/Broadcom+flaw+could+allow+Wi-Fi+hijacks/2100-1002_3-6135120.html?tag=nefd.top

Known Issues

1. 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.

   5.30 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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