Netgear WPN511 Driver 2.1 Download

Posted at May 2, 2024 by PCI-DB Team

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Device Name	Netgear WPN511 Driver 2.1
Category	Network Card
Manufacturer	NETGEAR
File Size	8.9 MB
Supported OS	Windows 2K ,Windows XP ,Windows Vista

Netgear WPN511 Driver 2.1 Description

NETGEAR has been a worldwide provider of technologically advanced, branded networking products since 1996. Our mission is to be the preferred customer-driven provider of innovative networking solutions for small businesses and homes.



New Features and Enhancements

* Pass WHQL certification for Windows Vista.

Bug Fixes:



Fixes for Windows Vista:

1. Domain login fail.
2. UI may get stock on some operations.
3. Default profile can not connect to the AP with the strongest signal
4. The performance status in static page can not match the real throughput.
5. When change profile with WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK, the encryption type can not change normally.
6. Sometimes the survey page can not list any networks.

Fixes for Windows XP/2000:

1. Modify lock icon in status bar when connect to encrypted network.
2. WEP password can exceed 32 characters.

Known Problems



Vista - Driver limitation

1. XR (Extended Range) not support.
2. Can?t get hidden AP?s channel, a/b/g mode and security mode.
3. When connect to Ad-hoc mode, can not list infrastructure list.
4. Can?t capture CTS/RTS packet.
5. Fragment .setting doesn?t work properly.
6. Link speed always report 54Mbps on 11g connection and 11mbps on 11b.
7. B only mode can not get connect to a b/g mode AP.
8. Ad-hoc mode, the connection is very poor except WPA2-PSK mode.

Known Issues:

1. During granting IP address, the status bar displaying 169.254.57.150 temporally then display correct IP like 192.168.1.2.

Known Issues on Windows XP/2000:

1. The utility can not show 108M link speed even it connect to 108M router (WGT624 or WPN824).

  It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.

Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed an incorrect or mismatched driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.

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