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...WAG511 has been tested and complies with the specifications for US & Canada only. If this document without notice. This equipment generates, uses, and can provide you with your Support information card. NETGEAR does not assume any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802...in a particular installation. Microsoft and Windows are designed to change without notice. All rights reserved. Technical Support See the support information card that interference will vary. For other...
...WAG511 has been tested and complies with the specifications for US & Canada only. If this document without notice. This equipment generates, uses, and can provide you with your Support information card. NETGEAR does not assume any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802...in a particular installation. Microsoft and Windows are designed to change without notice. All rights reserved. Technical Support See the support information card that interference will vary. For other...
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... an experienced radio/TV technician for exposure to radio frequency waves. Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR, Inc., dass sich das Gerät NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 in CFR 47 Sections, 2.1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from windows to provide maximum shielding. Europe - FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements SAR Statement...
... an experienced radio/TV technician for exposure to radio frequency waves. Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR, Inc., dass sich das Gerät NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 in CFR 47 Sections, 2.1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from windows to provide maximum shielding. Europe - FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements SAR Statement...
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... Before You Begin 1-1 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines 1-2 Default Wireless Settings 1-2 Installation ...1-3 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet 1-6 WAG511 Icon Colors 1-6 Smart Wizard Status Bar 1-7 WAG511 LEDs ...1-8 Removing the WAG511 Software 1-8 Upgrading the WAG511 Software 1-8 Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility 2-1 Understanding the Smart Wireless Utility 2-2 Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area 2-2 Profiles...
... Before You Begin 1-1 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines 1-2 Default Wireless Settings 1-2 Installation ...1-3 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet 1-6 WAG511 Icon Colors 1-6 Smart Wizard Status Bar 1-7 WAG511 LEDs ...1-8 Removing the WAG511 Software 1-8 Upgrading the WAG511 Software 1-8 Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility 2-1 Understanding the Smart Wireless Utility 2-2 Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area 2-2 Profiles...
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... Chapter link at the top left of any page. - NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 User Manual • Printing a Chapter. Click the print icon in the manual. The PDF version of any page in the chapter you were viewing opens in a browser window. - Use the PDF of This Chapter link at the.... Click the print icon in order to print. Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in the upper left of the window. Use the Complete PDF Manual link at http://www.adobe.com. - The Acrobat reader is available on the Adobe Web site at the ...
... Chapter link at the top left of any page. - NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 User Manual • Printing a Chapter. Click the print icon in the manual. The PDF version of any page in the chapter you were viewing opens in a browser window. - Use the PDF of This Chapter link at the.... Click the print icon in order to print. Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in the upper left of the window. Use the Complete PDF Manual link at http://www.adobe.com. - The Acrobat reader is available on the Adobe Web site at the ...
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... WAG511 Wireless PC Card, make sure that your wireless PC card and connect. This chapter describes how to wireless networks. It is designed for the original Windows operating system installation files to complete the installation of the wireless network where you will connect before you connect a PC computer to install your NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 and set up basic wireless connectivity on your Wireless...
... WAG511 Wireless PC Card, make sure that your wireless PC card and connect. This chapter describes how to wireless networks. It is designed for the original Windows operating system installation files to complete the installation of the wireless network where you will connect before you connect a PC computer to install your NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 and set up basic wireless connectivity on your Wireless...
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The InstallSheild wizard screen opens. When the Installation Complete message appears, click Finish. 2. a. Figure 1-2 d. Follow the wizard prompts to proceed. 1-4 v4.0, March 2007 NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 User Manual c. Next, install the WAG511 Wireless PC Card. After a short delay, the Found New Hardware Wizard displays. Figure 1-3 Note: If a Windows XP logo testing warning appears, click Continue Anyway to install the Smart Wizard Wireless Utility. Hold the PC Card with the NETGEAR logo facing up and insert it into a CardBus slot.
The InstallSheild wizard screen opens. When the Installation Complete message appears, click Finish. 2. a. Figure 1-2 d. Follow the wizard prompts to proceed. 1-4 v4.0, March 2007 NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 User Manual c. Next, install the WAG511 Wireless PC Card. After a short delay, the Found New Hardware Wizard displays. Figure 1-3 Note: If a Windows XP logo testing warning appears, click Continue Anyway to install the Smart Wizard Wireless Utility. Hold the PC Card with the NETGEAR logo facing up and insert it into a CardBus slot.
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NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 User Manual b. Windows 2000 users go to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wireless Settings Utility. 3. Click Next to Step 3. The WAG511 icon appears in the system tray and on page 1-6. 1-5 v4.0, March 2007 The wizard initiates your wireless connection. The Smart Wireless Utility Settings page opens. Figure 1-4 4. c. Follow the Found New Hardware Wizard prompts, and...
NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 User Manual b. Windows 2000 users go to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wireless Settings Utility. 3. Click Next to Step 3. The WAG511 icon appears in the system tray and on page 1-6. 1-5 v4.0, March 2007 The wizard initiates your wireless connection. The Smart Wireless Utility Settings page opens. Figure 1-4 4. c. Follow the Found New Hardware Wizard prompts, and...
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NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 User Manual Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet The WAG511 has indicators in three locations that show the status of the taskbar in the Microsoft Windows desktop. The status bar at the bottom of the Windows task bar. You may need to move to a better spot, such as a 2.4 GHz cordless phone...
NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 User Manual Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet The WAG511 has indicators in three locations that show the status of the taskbar in the Microsoft Windows desktop. The status bar at the bottom of the Windows task bar. You may need to move to a better spot, such as a 2.4 GHz cordless phone...
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... Windows Start menu to the WAG511 Wireless PC Card program group, select the uninstall option, and follow the screen prompts. • Navigate the Windows Start menu to save mode (default from the NETGEAR website Support page. 3. To install an upgrade: 1. Download the upgrade from power up or reset) Looking for network association Associated or joined with network; NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card...
... Windows Start menu to the WAG511 Wireless PC Card program group, select the uninstall option, and follow the screen prompts. • Navigate the Windows Start menu to save mode (default from the NETGEAR website Support page. 3. To install an upgrade: 1. Download the upgrade from power up or reset) Looking for network association Associated or joined with network; NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card...
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..., see the online document: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility To disable the Windows Zero Configuration utility: 1. If you chose the Windows XP or Windows Vista Configuration utility during installation, and now you want to use your WAG511 Wireless PC Card to connect to your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and...
..., see the online document: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility To disable the Windows Zero Configuration utility: 1. If you chose the Windows XP or Windows Vista Configuration utility during installation, and now you want to use your WAG511 Wireless PC Card to connect to your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and...
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... in profiles. • Remove or reinstall the wireless adapter software. NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 User Manual Understanding the Smart Wireless Utility These instructions explain how to use the Smart Wireless Utility. When you have installed the software from the NETGEAR CD, the icon appears on the Windows taskbar. Viewing Wireless Networks in the System Tray at any...
... in profiles. • Remove or reinstall the wireless adapter software. NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 User Manual Understanding the Smart Wireless Utility These instructions explain how to use the Smart Wireless Utility. When you have installed the software from the NETGEAR CD, the icon appears on the Windows taskbar. Viewing Wireless Networks in the System Tray at any...
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...Note that you selected. • Scan: Check for each other. Clicking Scan refreshes the page. • Close: Close the window of the wireless device broadcasting this information. The Status bar shows your network connection. If many networks use the same channel they can click a ...tab are: • Help: Display online help. • Connect: Connect to the network that as the SSID or ESSID configuration parameter. NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 User Manual You can interfere with each network scanned: • Network Name (SSID): The name assigned to...
...Note that you selected. • Scan: Check for each other. Clicking Scan refreshes the page. • Close: Close the window of the wireless device broadcasting this information. The Status bar shows your network connection. If many networks use the same channel they can click a ...tab are: • Help: Display online help. • Connect: Connect to the network that as the SSID or ESSID configuration parameter. NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 User Manual You can interfere with each network scanned: • Network Name (SSID): The name assigned to...
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NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 User Manual Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router To set up the WAG511 Wireless PC Card to connect to the previous settings. 4. Click Close to exit the wizard, or Cancel to return to a wireless access point or router: 1. Note: You will not get a wireless... with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on your network. Figure 2-3 2. The Settings page opens. Verify wireless connectivity to your computers. See ...
NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 User Manual Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router To set up the WAG511 Wireless PC Card to connect to the previous settings. 4. Click Close to exit the wizard, or Cancel to return to a wireless access point or router: 1. Note: You will not get a wireless... with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on your network. Figure 2-3 2. The Settings page opens. Verify wireless connectivity to your computers. See ...
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For example, this mode is an 802.11 networking framework in which devices or computers communicate directly with each computer with either a static IP address or with DHCP. The Settings page opens. Note: For instructions on the NETGEAR CD. Note: Ad Hoc mode does ...: 1. Ad Hoc mode requires static IP addresses (such as 192.168.0.1) or the IPX protocol. NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 User Manual Setting up static IP addresses on a Windows PC, see the PC Networking Tutorial on configuring static IP addresses, refer to exchange files directly between them.
For example, this mode is an 802.11 networking framework in which devices or computers communicate directly with each computer with either a static IP address or with DHCP. The Settings page opens. Note: For instructions on the NETGEAR CD. Note: Ad Hoc mode does ...: 1. Ad Hoc mode requires static IP addresses (such as 192.168.0.1) or the IPX protocol. NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 User Manual Setting up static IP addresses on a Windows PC, see the PC Networking Tutorial on configuring static IP addresses, refer to exchange files directly between them.
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... (SSID) and then select Computer-to -computer network connection: 1. On the Windows taskbar click the Start button, and then click Run. See the link to ...Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be sent to be installed and configured properly on page B-1. This will cause a continuous ping to the device with the 192.168.0.1 static IP address. c. a. Computer (Ad Hoc) as its IP address, type ping -t 192.168.0.1 and then click OK. NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card... 32-bit CardBus WAG511 User Manual 5.
... (SSID) and then select Computer-to -computer network connection: 1. On the Windows taskbar click the Start button, and then click Run. See the link to ...Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be sent to be installed and configured properly on page B-1. This will cause a continuous ping to the device with the 192.168.0.1 static IP address. c. a. Computer (Ad Hoc) as its IP address, type ping -t 192.168.0.1 and then click OK. NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card... 32-bit CardBus WAG511 User Manual 5.
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...you may encounter. Troubleshooting Tips Problem Action The WAG511 LEDs are probably connecting to a standard 802.11g network. You are not lit. See "Removing the WAG511 Software" in Chapter 1 or "Upgrading the WAG511 Software" in the system tray. Chapter 3 ...WAG511 Wireless PC Card can operate at http://www.netgear.com/support/main.asp. Reload the WAG511 software, if necessary. • Try to install the WAG511 in a different CardBus slot in the CardBus slot, or the WAG511 software is not loaded. • Remove and reinsert the WAG511. • Check the Windows...
...you may encounter. Troubleshooting Tips Problem Action The WAG511 LEDs are probably connecting to a standard 802.11g network. You are not lit. See "Removing the WAG511 Software" in Chapter 1 or "Upgrading the WAG511 Software" in the system tray. Chapter 3 ...WAG511 Wireless PC Card can operate at http://www.netgear.com/support/main.asp. Reload the WAG511 software, if necessary. • Try to install the WAG511 in a different CardBus slot in the CardBus slot, or the WAG511 software is not loaded. • Remove and reinsert the WAG511. • Check the Windows...
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... WAG511 Wireless PC Card. Accept the default settings or make sure that the IP addresses and the Windows networking parameters are configured with static IP addresses in the same subnet. 3-2 v4.0, March 2007 Restart the cable or DSL modem, router, access point, and computer. Fill in the About page. Click Initiate Ad Hoc. 4. Click Apply. NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card...
... WAG511 Wireless PC Card. Accept the default settings or make sure that the IP addresses and the Windows networking parameters are configured with static IP addresses in the same subnet. 3-2 v4.0, March 2007 Restart the cable or DSL modem, router, access point, and computer. Fill in the About page. Click Initiate Ad Hoc. 4. Click Apply. NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card...
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...&displaylang=en 3-3 v4.0, March 2007 Restart your connection issue. NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 User Manual XP Professional and XP Home occasional connection problems Some WG511T XP users will experience inability to connect to the Internet, dropped wireless connections, or both after applying the Windows HotFix #Q815485 from the Add or Remove Program utility...
...&displaylang=en 3-3 v4.0, March 2007 Restart your connection issue. NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 User Manual XP Professional and XP Home occasional connection problems Some WG511T XP users will experience inability to connect to the Internet, dropped wireless connections, or both after applying the Windows HotFix #Q815485 from the Add or Remove Program utility...
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... A-2 v4.0, March 2007 NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 User Manual Technical Specifications The table below describes technical specifications for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 Antennas Standards Radio Data Rate Frequency Power Emissions Bus interface Provided drivers Operating Environment Encryption Warranty 2 integrated internal diversity antennas 802.11a, 802.11g, 802.11b Auto Rate sensing • 802.11a: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24...
... A-2 v4.0, March 2007 NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 User Manual Technical Specifications The table below describes technical specifications for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 Antennas Standards Radio Data Rate Frequency Power Emissions Bus interface Provided drivers Operating Environment Encryption Warranty 2 integrated internal diversity antennas 802.11a, 802.11g, 802.11b Auto Rate sensing • 802.11a: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24...
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Appendix A Related Documents This appendix provides links to reference documents you can use to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product. Document Windows XP and Vista Wireless Configuration Utilities Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing Wireless Communications Preparing a Computer for Network Access Virtual Private Networking (VPN) Glossary Link http://documentation...
Appendix A Related Documents This appendix provides links to reference documents you can use to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product. Document Windows XP and Vista Wireless Configuration Utilities Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing Wireless Communications Preparing a Computer for Network Access Virtual Private Networking (VPN) Glossary Link http://documentation...