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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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...in use or application of product and software upgrades. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 Tested to Comply with faster expert technical support and timely notices of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described ..., operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. Technical Support Please refer to the support information card that the Model WG511 v2 Wireless PC Card has been suppressed in accordance with the...
...in use or application of product and software upgrades. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 Tested to Comply with faster expert technical support and timely notices of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described ..., operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. Technical Support Please refer to the support information card that the Model WG511 v2 Wireless PC Card has been suppressed in accordance with the...
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...as set forth for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus (NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2) does not exceed the Class B limits for help. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement This ...: 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 device must accept any interference received, including interference...
...as set forth for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus (NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2) does not exceed the Class B limits for help. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement This ...: 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 device must accept any interference received, including interference...
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Contents Chapter 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 ...
Contents Chapter 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 ...
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...Tips ...4-1 Frequently Asked Questions 4-2 XP Professional and XP Home occasional connection problems 4-3 Appendix A ...A1 Technical Specifications Appendix B Wireless Networking Basics Wireless Networking Overview B-1 Infrastructure Mode B-1 Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup B-2 Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (... Shared Key Authentication B-4 Overview of WEP Parameters B-5 Key Size ...B-6 WEP Configuration Options B-6 Wireless Channels ...B-7 WPA Wireless Security B-8 How Does WPA Compare to WEP B-9 How Does WPA Compare to IEEE 802.11i B-9 vi Contents June ...
...Tips ...4-1 Frequently Asked Questions 4-2 XP Professional and XP Home occasional connection problems 4-3 Appendix A ...A1 Technical Specifications Appendix B Wireless Networking Basics Wireless Networking Overview B-1 Infrastructure Mode B-1 Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup B-2 Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (... Shared Key Authentication B-4 Overview of WEP Parameters B-5 Key Size ...B-6 WEP Configuration Options B-6 Wireless Channels ...B-7 WPA Wireless Security B-8 How Does WPA Compare to WEP B-9 How Does WPA Compare to IEEE 802.11i B-9 vi Contents June ...
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... mode. • 54 Mbps high speed data transfer. In addition, it offers the faster speeds of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2. Introduction 1-1 June 2005 About the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 gives you ultimate mobility in any available PCMCIA or CardBus slot. It is protected with...
... mode. • 54 Mbps high speed data transfer. In addition, it offers the faster speeds of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2. Introduction 1-1 June 2005 About the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 gives you ultimate mobility in any available PCMCIA or CardBus slot. It is protected with...
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... items: • NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 • Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 • NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Resource CD, including: - Driver and Configuration Utility Software - User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 • Warranty card • Support information card If any notebook PC with the WG511 v2 Wireless PC Card: • WGT614...
... items: • NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 • Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 • NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Resource CD, including: - Driver and Configuration Utility Software - User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 • Warranty card • Support information card If any notebook PC with the WG511 v2 Wireless PC Card: • WGT614...
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... "Observing Location and networking technology, see wireless 2. The LED indicates the wireless link condition and signal quality of the wireless follow the instructions provided. (SSID) and, if used, the wireless security settings. 2. User Manual 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 any new...
... "Observing Location and networking technology, see wireless 2. The LED indicates the wireless link condition and signal quality of the wireless follow the instructions provided. (SSID) and, if used, the wireless security settings. 2. User Manual 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 any new...
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.... Note: Secure Internet sites such as illustrated in Infrastructure Mode, see "Preparing Your on page B-2. Activate my Internet over my wireless link wireless and verify my network. A Road Map for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Table 1-1. Open an Internet browser such as the theft. 2. service through a cable/DSL router as banks and...
.... Note: Secure Internet sites such as illustrated in Infrastructure Mode, see "Preparing Your on page B-2. Activate my Internet over my wireless link wireless and verify my network. A Road Map for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Table 1-1. Open an Internet browser such as the theft. 2. service through a cable/DSL router as banks and...
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... the individuals who want to set up the directory or security access rights such as the other computers computers in the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless 3. A Road Map for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Table 1-1. wired network. 2. Any Windows networking For assistance with . The notebook computer I am your version of Domain settings as...
... the individuals who want to set up the directory or security access rights such as the other computers computers in the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless 3. A Road Map for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Table 1-1. wired network. 2. Any Windows networking For assistance with . The notebook computer I am your version of Domain settings as...
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...Windows 'peer' that have been assigned in Windows, refer to the prompts for you are using to wirelessly connect to the network. 3. A Road Map for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Table 1-1. printers in a 1. you are using . configured with setting up provided when...1. Windows Workgroup settings are usually managed by individuals who want to set up Windows networking, refer to the PC Networking Tutorial on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Resource CD and the Help information provided in their homes, or small offices. such as the ...
...Windows 'peer' that have been assigned in Windows, refer to the prompts for you are using to wirelessly connect to the network. 3. A Road Map for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Table 1-1. printers in a 1. you are using . configured with setting up provided when...1. Windows Workgroup settings are usually managed by individuals who want to set up Windows networking, refer to the PC Networking Tutorial on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Resource CD and the Help information provided in their homes, or small offices. such as the ...
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... to install your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 and set up basic wireless connectivity on page 3-7 in "Hidden Networks" on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 provides highly effective security features which are covered in this manual. Verifying System Requirements Before installing the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2, please...
... to install your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 and set up basic wireless connectivity on page 3-7 in "Hidden Networks" on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 provides highly effective security features which are covered in this manual. Verifying System Requirements Before installing the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2, please...
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... range will need to set up the network and verify wireless connectivity. Two Basic Operating Modes The WG511 v2 Wireless PC Card can communicate through an access point (AP). Infrastructure configuration procedures for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Observing Location and Range Guidelines Computers can connect ...with file and print sharing enabled and you want to a router which devices or computers communicate directly with the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2. For example, Ad-Hoc Mode is used when computers in a house connect to an Access Point that is ...
... range will need to set up the network and verify wireless connectivity. Two Basic Operating Modes The WG511 v2 Wireless PC Card can communicate through an access point (AP). Infrastructure configuration procedures for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Observing Location and Range Guidelines Computers can connect ...with file and print sharing enabled and you want to a router which devices or computers communicate directly with the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2. For example, Ad-Hoc Mode is used when computers in a house connect to an Access Point that is ...
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... procedure that corresponds to the version of Windows you are using . a. The procedures below provides instructions for setting up the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 for Windows PCs. First, install the WG511 v2 software. If the CD main page does not appear, double click autorun.exe on the CD.... b. Click the Install Driver & Utility link and the Smart Wizard starts. Insert the NETGEAR CD. Follow the Wizard steps ...
... procedure that corresponds to the version of Windows you are using . a. The procedures below provides instructions for setting up the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 for Windows PCs. First, install the WG511 v2 software. If the CD main page does not appear, double click autorun.exe on the CD.... b. Click the Install Driver & Utility link and the Smart Wizard starts. Insert the NETGEAR CD. Follow the Wizard steps ...
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... be prompted to insert the wireless adapter. 2. The Connection Wizard will be asked if you want the Connection Wizard to guide you to choose the country you must read the Windows XP documentation for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 d. The Connection Wizard... opens and prompts you (recommended). a. Choose to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. You will show your progress and record your wireless adapter. c. Click Next to configure your location from...
... be prompted to insert the wireless adapter. 2. The Connection Wizard will be asked if you want the Connection Wizard to guide you to choose the country you must read the Windows XP documentation for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 d. The Connection Wizard... opens and prompts you (recommended). a. Choose to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. You will show your progress and record your wireless adapter. c. Click Next to configure your location from...
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... the dropdown list. Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). Follow the Smart Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 d. Basic Setup 2-5 June 2005 It could take up to a minute for your wireless connection. User Manual for saving a Profile. The Smart Wizard...
... the dropdown list. Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). Follow the Smart Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 d. Basic Setup 2-5 June 2005 It could take up to a minute for your wireless connection. User Manual for saving a Profile. The Smart Wizard...
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.... d. User Manual for saving a Profile. b. Select your wireless adapter. 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 For Windows 2000 & 98SE/Me Users Installing a ...WG511 v2 1. After you are included in . Insert the NETGEAR CD. Now, insert the wireless adapter. Use the Smart Wizard to restart your choices ...
.... d. User Manual for saving a Profile. b. Select your wireless adapter. 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 For Windows 2000 & 98SE/Me Users Installing a ...WG511 v2 1. After you are included in . Insert the NETGEAR CD. Now, insert the wireless adapter. Use the Smart Wizard to restart your choices ...
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...the Internet The WG511 v2 has indicators in the lower right of the connection. For more detailed information about your wireless and Internet connection. • WG511 v2 Wireless PC Card LEDs: The two LEDs on page 2-7. The status bar at the bottom of the network connection. Use the ...could take up to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on the wireless card show the status of the Windows task bar. It is color coded to show the speed of the page shows details about connecting, see "Connecting to a minute for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 The Connection...
...the Internet The WG511 v2 has indicators in the lower right of the connection. For more detailed information about your wireless and Internet connection. • WG511 v2 Wireless PC Card LEDs: The two LEDs on page 2-7. The status bar at the bottom of the network connection. Use the ...could take up to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on the wireless card show the status of the Windows task bar. It is color coded to show the speed of the page shows details about connecting, see "Connecting to a minute for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 The Connection...
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... the network. 2-8 June 2005 Basic Setup Wireless connection to router OK but problem with the router. The Smart Wizard Wireless Assistant Settings page opens. Connection Indicator Description Connected to Internet or IP Address Connected to Internet". Wireless connection to a router OK but no Internet... The color shows the connection status. Signal Strength: Shows the signal strength of your connection. 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 right-click...
... the network. 2-8 June 2005 Basic Setup Wireless connection to router OK but problem with the router. The Smart Wizard Wireless Assistant Settings page opens. Connection Indicator Description Connected to Internet or IP Address Connected to Internet". Wireless connection to a router OK but no Internet... The color shows the connection status. Signal Strength: Shows the signal strength of your connection. 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 right-click...
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... the Microsoft Windows desktop. Yellow Green The wireless PC Card has a connection with another wireless node. There is better. Color Red Condition Description The wireless PC Card has no data transmission on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 indicate the condition of the taskbar in to the wireless access point. The wireless PC Card has established good communication with an access point...
... the Microsoft Windows desktop. Yellow Green The wireless PC Card has a connection with another wireless node. There is better. Color Red Condition Description The wireless PC Card has no data transmission on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 indicate the condition of the taskbar in to the wireless access point. The wireless PC Card has established good communication with an access point...