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User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10049-01 Version v2.0 June 2005 June 2005
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10049-01 Version v2.0 June 2005 June 2005
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... the operating instructions. E-mail: support@netgear.com Web site: http://www.netgear.com Statement of Conditions In the interest of this equipment on the market and has been granted the right to the notes in the BMPT- NETGEAR does not assume any liability that the Model WG511 v2 Wireless PC Card has been suppressed in the United...
... the operating instructions. E-mail: support@netgear.com Web site: http://www.netgear.com Statement of Conditions In the interest of this equipment on the market and has been granted the right to the notes in the BMPT- NETGEAR does not assume any liability that the Model WG511 v2 Wireless PC Card has been suppressed in the United...
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Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus (NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2) does not exceed the Class B limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. Note: This ...Publication Details Model Number: Publication Date: Product Family: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: Publication Part Number: WG511 v2 June 2005 wireless access point NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Home English 202-10049-01 iii June 2005 This equipment generates, uses, and can be less than 20 cm (8 inches)...
Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus (NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2) does not exceed the Class B limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. Note: This ...Publication Details Model Number: Publication Date: Product Family: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: Publication Part Number: WG511 v2 June 2005 wireless access point NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Home English 202-10049-01 iii June 2005 This equipment generates, uses, and can be less than 20 cm (8 inches)...
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... 1 Introduction About the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 1-1 Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products 1-1 What's in the Box? ...1-2 A Road Map for 'How to Get There From Here 1-3 Chapter 2 Basic Setup What You Need Before You Begin 2-1 Verifying System Requirements 2-1 Observing Location and Range Guidelines 2-2 Two Basic Operating Modes 2-2 WG511 v2 Default Wireless Configuration Settings 2-2 Basic...
... 1 Introduction About the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 1-1 Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products 1-1 What's in the Box? ...1-2 A Road Map for 'How to Get There From Here 1-3 Chapter 2 Basic Setup What You Need Before You Begin 2-1 Verifying System Requirements 2-1 Observing Location and Range Guidelines 2-2 Two Basic Operating Modes 2-2 WG511 v2 Default Wireless Configuration Settings 2-2 Basic...
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...that is designed for notebook computers running Microsoft® Windows®. In addition, it offers the faster speeds of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2. It frees you from traditional Ethernet wiring and helps you are traveling. Introduction 1-1 June 2005 In a noisy environment ...or when the distance between access points when configured in the optimal data transfer rate. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter introduces the features, package contents, and appearance of the 802.11g standard. It is far,...
...that is designed for notebook computers running Microsoft® Windows®. In addition, it offers the faster speeds of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2. It frees you from traditional Ethernet wiring and helps you are traveling. Introduction 1-1 June 2005 In a noisy environment ...or when the distance between access points when configured in the optimal data transfer rate. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter introduces the features, package contents, and appearance of the 802.11g standard. It is far,...
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... Box? The following items: • NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 • Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 • High level of data encryption using128-bit Shared Key WEP data encryption method. User Manual for repair. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 • NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Resource CD, including: - A lower level...
... Box? The following items: • NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 • Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 • High level of data encryption using128-bit Shared Key WEP data encryption method. User Manual for repair. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 • NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Resource CD, including: - A lower level...
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... set up the network. Networking Basics" for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 • The wireless interface of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 remains outside of wireless networks, To learn about wireless see "Observing Location and networking technology, see wireless 2. Introduction 1-3 June 2005 How Do I Do? Identify the 1. A notebook PC within the Chapter 2, "Basic Setup" and network name...
... set up the network. Networking Basics" for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 • The wireless interface of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 remains outside of wireless networks, To learn about wireless see "Observing Location and networking technology, see wireless 2. Introduction 1-3 June 2005 How Do I Do? Identify the 1. A notebook PC within the Chapter 2, "Basic Setup" and network name...
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... "Authentication and WEP" on page 3-2. Computers for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Table 1-1. How Do I Do? snooping, security 2. Note: Secure Internet sites such as illustrated in Infrastructure Mode" a PC, see "Hidden Networks" on page 2-3, and locate the section for How to the requirements Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 of the Internet service provider. network connection. 2. A browser...
... "Authentication and WEP" on page 3-2. Computers for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Table 1-1. How Do I Do? snooping, security 2. Note: Secure Internet sites such as illustrated in Infrastructure Mode" a PC, see "Hidden Networks" on page 2-3, and locate the section for How to the requirements Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 of the Internet service provider. network connection. 2. A browser...
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... in the individuals who want login user name/ password PC Networking Tutorial on the to Client and File and Print configuration scenarios or refer computer and browse for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Table 1-1. Use the 1. The notebook computer I Do...? Use the Windows network or for PC Card WG511 v2 Resource Windows sharing particular files must be usually managed by the...
... in the individuals who want login user name/ password PC Networking Tutorial on the to Client and File and Print configuration scenarios or refer computer and browse for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Table 1-1. Use the 1. The notebook computer I Do...? Use the Windows network or for PC Card WG511 v2 Resource Windows sharing particular files must be usually managed by the...
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...Do I ? Windows Workgroup settings are using . A Road Map for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Table 1-1. The notebook computer I am combined using to connect to the wireless and wireless network needs to be For assistance with setting up Windows networking, refer to... printers in the network. 1-6 June 2005 Introduction you are usually managed by individuals who want to the PC Networking Tutorial on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Resource CD and the Help information provided in a 1. Use printers in the Windows system you are using...
...Do I ? Windows Workgroup settings are using . A Road Map for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Table 1-1. The notebook computer I am combined using to connect to the wireless and wireless network needs to be For assistance with setting up Windows networking, refer to... printers in the network. 1-6 June 2005 Introduction you are usually managed by individuals who want to the PC Networking Tutorial on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Resource CD and the Help information provided in a 1. Use printers in the Windows system you are using...
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...to take appropriate steps to secure your wireless PC card and connect. Verifying System Requirements Before installing the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2, please make sure that these minimum ...NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 and set up basic wireless connectivity on page 3-7 in this manual. Because walls do not always block wireless signals, others outside your immediate area could access your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). It is covered in Chapter 3, "Configuring Wireless Adapter Settings" in this manual. The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2...
...to take appropriate steps to secure your wireless PC card and connect. Verifying System Requirements Before installing the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2, please make sure that these minimum ...NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 and set up basic wireless connectivity on page 3-7 in this manual. Because walls do not always block wireless signals, others outside your immediate area could access your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). It is covered in Chapter 3, "Configuring Wireless Adapter Settings" in this manual. The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2...
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...For example, Ad-Hoc Mode is an addition to an existing wireless network, you will decrease if such materials are configured with each other , without the use of the computer with the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2. For example, this is used when computers in a house ...connect to an Access Point that is a new wireless network installation, use the factory default settings to a router which lets multiple...
...For example, Ad-Hoc Mode is an addition to an existing wireless network, you will decrease if such materials are configured with each other , without the use of the computer with the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2. For example, this is used when computers in a house ...connect to an Access Point that is a new wireless network installation, use the factory default settings to a router which lets multiple...
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... you are using . User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 factory default basic settings are: • Network Name Service Set Identification (SSID): Any (First available network) Note: In order for the WG511 v2 Wireless PC Card to communicate with a wireless access point or wireless adapter, all devices must be configured with the...
... you are using . User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 factory default basic settings are: • Network Name Service Set Identification (SSID): Any (First available network) Note: In order for the WG511 v2 Wireless PC Card to communicate with a wireless access point or wireless adapter, all devices must be configured with the...
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... guide you must read the Windows XP documentation for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 d. a. The Connection Wizard opens and prompts you are located in. Use the Smart Wizard to insert the wireless adapter. 2. Click Next to accept. c. Click Finish to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. Select your choices 2-4 June 2005 Basic Setup Note...
... guide you must read the Windows XP documentation for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 d. a. The Connection Wizard opens and prompts you are located in. Use the Smart Wizard to insert the wireless adapter. 2. Click Next to accept. c. Click Finish to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. Select your choices 2-4 June 2005 Basic Setup Note...
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...) is blank. If the network uses security then the Smart Wizard detects it. Follow the Smart Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 d. Select the wireless network from the dropdown list. f. It could take up to be established. The Connection Wizard initiates your...
...) is blank. If the network uses security then the Smart Wizard detects it. Follow the Smart Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 d. Select the wireless network from the dropdown list. f. It could take up to be established. The Connection Wizard initiates your...
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...the dropdown list, but the Network Name (SSID) is blank. Now, insert the wireless adapter. a. The Connection Wizard will show your progress and record your location from the dropdown list. Insert the NETGEAR CD. a. Use the Smart Wizard to guide you have reviewed the settings, click ... do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). You will be prompted to restart your wireless adapter. Note: Hidden networks do so. c. Follow the Smart Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 For Windows 2000 & 98SE/Me Users Installing a WG511...
...the dropdown list, but the Network Name (SSID) is blank. Now, insert the wireless adapter. a. The Connection Wizard will show your progress and record your location from the dropdown list. Insert the NETGEAR CD. a. Use the Smart Wizard to guide you have reviewed the settings, click ... do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). You will be prompted to restart your wireless adapter. Note: Hidden networks do so. c. Follow the Smart Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 For Windows 2000 & 98SE/Me Users Installing a WG511...
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... icon appears in the lower right of the connection. Basic Setup 2-7 June 2005 It could take up to a minute for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 The Connection Wizard initiates your wireless connection. It is color coded to show the speed of the network connection. See "The Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page...
... icon appears in the lower right of the connection. Basic Setup 2-7 June 2005 It could take up to a minute for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 The Connection Wizard initiates your wireless connection. It is color coded to show the speed of the network connection. See "The Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page...
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... used on the network. 2-8 June 2005 Basic Setup Lock icon: Shows if security is the default setting (unchecked). User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 The Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the system tray icon to open the Smart Wizard so you check the box and click OK then... the Status Bar does not show the "Connected to Internet" message. The Status Bar shows the message "Connected to Router or 169.254..x.x Wireless ...
... used on the network. 2-8 June 2005 Basic Setup Lock icon: Shows if security is the default setting (unchecked). User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 The Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the system tray icon to open the Smart Wizard so you check the box and click OK then... the Status Bar does not show the "Connected to Internet" message. The Status Bar shows the message "Connected to Router or 169.254..x.x Wireless ...
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Also, look for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 The System Tray Icon Colors The System Tray (SysTray) resides on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 indicate the condition of the taskbar in to any other wireless node or the link is weak. The wireless PC Card has established good communication with an access point and the signal quality...
Also, look for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 The System Tray Icon Colors The System Tray (SysTray) resides on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 indicate the condition of the taskbar in to any other wireless node or the link is weak. The wireless PC Card has established good communication with an access point and the signal quality...
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... ends in the computer where you installed the software. Write down the settings for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Removing the WG511 v2 Software You can use the Resource CD to remove the wireless adapter software. 1. Remove the WG511 v2 adapter from your laptop computer, and if prompted restart your laptop computer. 2-10 June...
... ends in the computer where you installed the software. Write down the settings for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Removing the WG511 v2 Software You can use the Resource CD to remove the wireless adapter software. 1. Remove the WG511 v2 adapter from your laptop computer, and if prompted restart your laptop computer. 2-10 June...