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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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... layout(s) described herein. ©2005 NETGEAR, Inc. Information is in accordance with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Warning! Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 Tested to Comply with the regulations... may occur due to the use . NETGEAR, INC. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that the Model WG511 v2 Wireless PC Card has been suppressed in this device ...
... layout(s) described herein. ©2005 NETGEAR, Inc. Information is in accordance with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Warning! Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 Tested to Comply with the regulations... may occur due to the use . NETGEAR, INC. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that the Model WG511 v2 Wireless PC Card has been suppressed in this device ...
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...exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity 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. Operation is no guarantee that may cause undesired operation... 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...
...exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity 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. Operation is no guarantee that may cause undesired operation... 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...
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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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...lot of electromagnetic interference. 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 create a wireless network for sharing your office or while you ultimate mobility in Infrastructure mode.... or DSL Internet access among multiple PCs in the optimal data transfer rate. About the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 gives you are traveling. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Chapter 1 Introduction This ...
...lot of electromagnetic interference. 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 create a wireless network for sharing your office or while you ultimate mobility in Infrastructure mode.... or DSL Internet access among multiple PCs in the optimal data transfer rate. About the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 gives you are traveling. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Chapter 1 Introduction This ...
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...Introduction 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 54 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router • WGT624 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router • WG602 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point • ...improve data transfer rate. • WPA-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre-Shared Key) support. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 • High level of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your network setup or to...
...Introduction 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 54 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router • WGT624 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router • WG602 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point • ...improve data transfer rate. • WPA-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre-Shared Key) support. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 • High level of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your network setup or to...
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...The introduction and adoption of wireless networks, To learn about wireless see "Observing Location and networking technology, see wireless 2. Connect to networking-running wires. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 with other computers and using wireless networks, the table below ...new technology can be a difficult process. Table 1-1. A notebook PC within the Chapter 2, "Basic Setup" and network name operating range of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 with another wireless node or the associated access point. General networking concepts, setup...
...The introduction and adoption of wireless networks, To learn about wireless see "Observing Location and networking technology, see wireless 2. Connect to networking-running wires. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 with other computers and using wireless networks, the table below ...new technology can be a difficult process. Table 1-1. A notebook PC within the Chapter 2, "Basic Setup" and network name operating range of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 with another wireless node or the associated access point. General networking concepts, setup...
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... Navigator. 1. To learn about wireless networking security, see "Basic Installation Instructions" on my notebook PC the NETGEAR 54 Mbps according to the requirements Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 of the Internet service provider. Activate my Internet over my wireless link wireless and verify my network. Open ... Explorer or Netscape Windows system you might implement are using. A Road Map for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Table 1-1. Configure my WG511 v2 and all NETGEAR WG511 v2 with configuring "Connecting to an Access the TCP/IP Internet software on Point...
... Navigator. 1. To learn about wireless networking security, see "Basic Installation Instructions" on my notebook PC the NETGEAR 54 Mbps according to the requirements Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 of the Internet service provider. Activate my Internet over my wireless link wireless and verify my network. Open ... Explorer or Netscape Windows system you might implement are using. A Road Map for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Table 1-1. Configure my WG511 v2 and all NETGEAR WG511 v2 with configuring "Connecting to an Access the TCP/IP Internet software on Point...
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... wired small networks in their homes, or the network in the Windows system and paste prompts for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Table 1-1. The notebook computer I Want To ... ? If so-called Windows 'peer' exchange files Workgroup networking is being between a Windows using . If I am For ...
... wired small networks in their homes, or the network in the Windows system and paste prompts for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Table 1-1. The notebook computer I Want To ... ? If so-called Windows 'peer' exchange files Workgroup networking is being between a Windows using . If I am For ...
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... be Windows Domain 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. If I ? Fax...such information. network printer 3. you are using . User Manual for How to Get There From Here ... A Road Map for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Table 1-1. The notebook computer I Do? Use the Windows Workgroup or Windows Add Domain settings as sharing. Use the 1. Microsoft...
... be Windows Domain 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. If I ? Fax...such information. network printer 3. you are using . User Manual for How to Get There From Here ... A Road Map for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Table 1-1. The notebook computer I Do? Use the Windows Workgroup or Windows Add Domain settings as sharing. Use the 1. Microsoft...
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... you can easily connect to 802.11 wireless networks at distances of several hundred feet. It is covered in Chapter 3, "Configuring Wireless Adapter Settings" in this manual. The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 provides highly effective security features ...which are covered in "Hidden Networks" on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). Verifying System Requirements Before installing the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 ...
... you can easily connect to 802.11 wireless networks at distances of several hundred feet. It is covered in Chapter 3, "Configuring Wireless Adapter Settings" in this manual. The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 provides highly effective security features ...which are covered in "Hidden Networks" on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). Verifying System Requirements Before installing the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 ...
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...: • Infrastructure Mode: An 802.11 networking framework in which devices or computers communicate directly with the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2. Both of these configuration options are available with each other by first going through walls. For example...you will decrease if such materials are between them. Infrastructure configuration procedures for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Observing Location and Range Guidelines Computers can connect over wireless networks indoors at a range which lets multiple computers share a single Cable or ...
...: • Infrastructure Mode: An 802.11 networking framework in which devices or computers communicate directly with the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2. Both of these configuration options are available with each other by first going through walls. For example...you will decrease if such materials are between them. Infrastructure configuration procedures for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Observing Location and Range Guidelines Computers can connect over wireless networks indoors at a range which lets multiple computers share a single Cable or ...
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...-step installation instructions for basic wireless connectivity to continue. Click the Install Driver & Utility link and the Smart Wizard starts. 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...
...-step installation instructions for basic wireless connectivity to continue. Click the Install Driver & Utility link and the Smart Wizard starts. 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...
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... guide you are located in. The Connection Wizard will be asked if you must read the Windows XP documentation for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 d. Note: If you choose the Windows Zero Configuration option, you want the Connection Wizard to accept. You ...will show your progress and record your wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utility. a. User Manual for setup...
... guide you are located in. The Connection Wizard will be asked if you must read the Windows XP documentation for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 d. Note: If you choose the Windows Zero Configuration option, you want the Connection Wizard to accept. You ...will show your progress and record your wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utility. a. User Manual for setup...
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...have reviewed the settings, click Finish. Use the status bar to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on page 2-7. f. The Smart Wizard Wireless Assistant Settings page opens. 4. e. The Connection Wizard initiates your wireless connection to be established. For more details about connecting, see "Connecting...and for your wireless connection. It could take up to a minute for saving a Profile. These networks are included in the dropdown list, but the Network Name (SSID) is blank. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 d. Select the wireless network from the...
...have reviewed the settings, click Finish. Use the status bar to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on page 2-7. f. The Smart Wizard Wireless Assistant Settings page opens. 4. e. The Connection Wizard initiates your wireless connection to be established. For more details about connecting, see "Connecting...and for your wireless connection. It could take up to a minute for saving a Profile. These networks are included in the dropdown list, but the Network Name (SSID) is blank. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 d. Select the wireless network from the...
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... the Wizard steps and click Next to choose the country you want the Connection Wizard to restart your wireless adapter. 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. You will be asked if you...
... the Wizard steps and click Next to choose the country you want the Connection Wizard to restart your wireless adapter. 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. You will be asked if you...
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... the bottom of the page shows details about connecting, see "Connecting to a minute for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 The Connection Wizard initiates your wireless connectivity. The Smart Wizard Wireless Assistant Settings page opens. 4. Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet The WG511 v2 has indicators in the lower right of the network...
... the bottom of the page shows details about connecting, see "Connecting to a minute for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 The Connection Wizard initiates your wireless connectivity. The Smart Wizard Wireless Assistant Settings page opens. 4. Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet The WG511 v2 has indicators in the lower right of the network...
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... no Internet connection at router. Router/Internet Connection Indicator: This shows the progress of the wireless network. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 The Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the system tray icon to the wireless access point. Signal Strength Connection Router/Internet Status Connection Indicator Unlocked: Network does not...
... no Internet connection at router. Router/Internet Connection Indicator: This shows the progress of the wireless network. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 The Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the system tray icon to the wireless access point. Signal Strength Connection Router/Internet Status Connection Indicator Unlocked: Network does not...
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... Green The wireless PC Card has a connection with another wireless node. The wireless PC Card has a connection with an access point and the signal quality is not able to link to any other wireless node. There is no connection to any other wireless node or the link is unable to the notebook PC. Also, look for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511...
... Green The wireless PC Card has a connection with another wireless node. The wireless PC Card has a connection with an access point and the signal quality is not able to link to any other wireless node. There is no connection to any other wireless node or the link is unable to the notebook PC. Also, look for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511...
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... Wizard to save. Upgrading the WG511 v2 Software Upgrades may be retained. 2. Insert the Resource CD in .exe). 6. Write down the settings for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Removing the WG511 v2 Software You can use the Windows Control Panel "Add or Remove Programs" feature. 4. Follow the steps of its...
... Wizard to save. Upgrading the WG511 v2 Software Upgrades may be retained. 2. Insert the Resource CD in .exe). 6. Write down the settings for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Removing the WG511 v2 Software You can use the Windows Control Panel "Add or Remove Programs" feature. 4. Follow the steps of its...