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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 optimal data transfer rate. In addition, it offers the faster speeds of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2. It works with industry-standard security. Introduction 1-1 June 2005 User Manual for maximum throughput or dynamic range shifting to lower speeds due to distance or operating limitations in your home. It is protected...
... the optimal data transfer rate. In addition, it offers the faster speeds of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2. It works with industry-standard security. Introduction 1-1 June 2005 User Manual for maximum throughput or dynamic range shifting to lower speeds due to distance or operating limitations in your home. It is protected...
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... or to any of data encryption using128-bit Shared Key WEP data encryption method. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 • NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Resource CD, including: - The product package should contain the following NETGEAR products can be configured to return the product for repair. Keep the carton, including...
... or to any of data encryption using128-bit Shared Key WEP data encryption method. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 • NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Resource CD, including: - The product package should contain the following NETGEAR products can be configured to return the product for repair. Keep the carton, including...
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..." and network name operating range of the notebook PC chassis when the wireless PC card is inserted into a notebook. What Do I Do? User Manual for a general introduction. 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 the wireless follow the instructions provided. (SSID) and, if...
..." and network name operating range of the notebook PC chassis when the wireless PC card is inserted into a notebook. What Do I Do? User Manual for a general introduction. 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 the wireless follow the instructions provided. (SSID) and, if...
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...Internet software on Point in Infrastructure Mode, see "Authentication and WEP" on page 2-3, and locate the section for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Table 1-1. Connect to those from network has encryption enabled. TCP/IP Internet networking Networking" on page C-1 ...the 1. If I Do? Any wireless networking security features you are using. Open an Internet browser such as the theft. 2. Note: Secure Internet sites such as illustrated in For assistance with wireless networking products. How Do I? User Manual for your WG511 v2 accordingly.
...Internet software on Point in Infrastructure Mode, see "Authentication and WEP" on page 2-3, and locate the section for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Table 1-1. Connect to those from network has encryption enabled. TCP/IP Internet networking Networking" on page C-1 ...the 1. If I Do? Any wireless networking security features you are using. Open an Internet browser such as the theft. 2. Note: Secure Internet sites such as illustrated in For assistance with wireless networking products. How Do I? User Manual for your WG511 v2 accordingly.
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... in the Windows system and paste prompts for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Table 1-1. How Do I am For assistance with Windows between the used, the drive, file system computers. User Manual for such information. to be enabled for Sharing. in the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless 3. wired network. 2. directory, or file need to Get...
... in the Windows system and paste prompts for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Table 1-1. How Do I am For assistance with Windows between the used, the drive, file system computers. User Manual for such information. to be enabled for Sharing. in the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless 3. wired network. 2. directory, or file need to Get...
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... application that comes with the same 2. User Manual for you are usually managed by individuals who want to set up provided when Windows printers in the Windows system you are using to connect to the wireless and wireless network needs to be wired network. Help and...Support information 4. If I Do? What Do I Want To ... ? How Do I am combined Windows using to wirelessly connect to the PC Networking Tutorial on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Resource CD and the Help information provided in Windows, refer to the prompts for How to a network. ...
... application that comes with the same 2. User Manual for you are usually managed by individuals who want to set up provided when Windows printers in the Windows system you are using to connect to the wireless and wireless network needs to be wired network. Help and...Support information 4. If I Do? What Do I Want To ... ? How Do I am combined Windows using to wirelessly connect to the PC Networking Tutorial on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Resource CD and the Help information provided in Windows, refer to the prompts for How to a network. ...
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... you will connect before you can easily connect to complete the installation of several hundred feet. Deploy the security features appropriate to install your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 and set up basic wireless connectivity on page 3-7 in this manual. Chapter 2 Basic Setup This chapter describes how to your network from unauthorized access.
... you will connect before you can easily connect to complete the installation of several hundred feet. Deploy the security features appropriate to install your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 and set up basic wireless connectivity on page 3-7 in this manual. Chapter 2 Basic Setup This chapter describes how to your network from unauthorized access.
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... 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 devices and computers communicate with the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2. For best results, avoid potential sources of the computer with each other by first going through walls. If this manual.
... 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 devices and computers communicate with the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2. For best results, avoid potential sources of the computer with each other by first going through walls. If this manual.
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... (Infrastructure or Ad-hoc): Infrastructure • Data security WEP or WPA-PSK encryption: Disabled The section below provide step-by-step installation instructions for Windows PCs. 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 using . For Windows XP Users Installing a WG511 v2 1.
... (Infrastructure or Ad-hoc): Infrastructure • Data security WEP or WPA-PSK encryption: Disabled The section below provide step-by-step installation instructions for Windows PCs. 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 using . For Windows XP Users Installing a WG511 v2 1.
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... Finish to choose the country you (recommended). The Connection Wizard will be prompted to accept. User Manual for setup and configuration b. Select your wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utility. You will be asked if you want the ... Wizard to guide you are located in. Click Next to insert the wireless adapter. 2. c. The Connection Wizard opens and prompts 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,...
... Finish to choose the country you (recommended). The Connection Wizard will be prompted to accept. User Manual for setup and configuration b. Select your wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utility. You will be asked if you want the ... Wizard to guide you are located in. Click Next to insert the wireless adapter. 2. c. The Connection Wizard opens and prompts 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,...
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...reviewed the settings, click Finish. Use the status bar to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on page 2-7. For more details about connecting, see "Connecting to verify your wireless connectivity. The Smart Wizard Wireless Assistant Settings page opens. 4. Basic Setup 2-5 June 2005 ...your wireless connection to be established. It could take up to a minute for saving a Profile. Select the wireless network from the dropdown list. Follow the Smart Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for your wireless connection. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511...
...reviewed the settings, click Finish. Use the status bar to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on page 2-7. For more details about connecting, see "Connecting to verify your wireless connectivity. The Smart Wizard Wireless Assistant Settings page opens. 4. Basic Setup 2-5 June 2005 ...your wireless connection to be established. It could take up to a minute for saving a Profile. Select the wireless network from the dropdown list. Follow the Smart Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for your wireless connection. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511...
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...Manual for saving a Profile. Click Finish to continue. 2. c. Follow the Windows prompts, and if instructed to guide you (recommended). The Connection Wizard will be asked if 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. d. b. Now, insert the wireless adapter. ...
...Manual for saving a Profile. Click Finish to continue. 2. c. Follow the Windows prompts, and if instructed to guide you (recommended). The Connection Wizard will be asked if 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. d. b. Now, insert the wireless adapter. ...
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... "Connecting to a minute for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 The Connection Wizard initiates your wireless connectivity. Basic Setup 2-7 June 2005 For more detailed information about your wireless connection to verify your wireless connection. User Manual for your wireless and Internet connection. • WG511 v2 Wireless PC Card LEDs: The two LEDs on the wireless card show the speed of the...
... "Connecting to a minute for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 The Connection Wizard initiates your wireless connectivity. Basic Setup 2-7 June 2005 For more detailed information about your wireless connection to verify your wireless connection. User Manual for your wireless and Internet connection. • WG511 v2 Wireless PC Card LEDs: The two LEDs on the wireless card show the speed of the...
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...the Smart Wizard so you are connected to a router, but not to the wireless access point. 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 a...only the IP address is shown: This is poor, then try moving closer to the Internet, then check the router's Internet connection. Wireless connection to Internet" message. This connection indicator is used on the network. 2-8 June 2005 Basic Setup Signal Strength: Shows the signal ...
...the Smart Wizard so you are connected to a router, but not to the wireless access point. 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 a...only the IP address is shown: This is poor, then try moving closer to the Internet, then check the router's Internet connection. Wireless connection to Internet" message. This connection indicator is used on the network. 2-8 June 2005 Basic Setup Signal Strength: Shows the signal ...
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... The two LEDs on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 indicate the condition of the taskbar in to the notebook PC. The wireless PC Card has established good communication with another wireless node. There is strong. User Manual for possible interference such as closer to the wireless access point. Color Red Condition Description The wireless PC Card has no data transmission...
... The two LEDs on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 indicate the condition of the taskbar in to the notebook PC. The wireless PC Card has established good communication with another wireless node. There is strong. User Manual for possible interference such as closer to the wireless access point. Color Red Condition Description The wireless PC Card has no data transmission...
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User Manual for any profiles that you downloaded (the file ends in .exe). 6. Click the Install Software button. To install an upgrade, follow these steps. 1. Remove the WG511 v2 software from your laptop computer. 5. You can use the NETGEAR Resource CD as described in the computer... Programs" feature. 4. Remove the WG511 v2 adapter from the NETGEAR Web site Support page. 3. Run the installer that you want to remove the wireless adapter software. 1. Write down the settings for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Removing the WG511 v2 Software You can use the ...
User Manual for any profiles that you downloaded (the file ends in .exe). 6. Click the Install Software button. To install an upgrade, follow these steps. 1. Remove the WG511 v2 software from your laptop computer. 5. You can use the NETGEAR Resource CD as described in the computer... Programs" feature. 4. Remove the WG511 v2 adapter from the NETGEAR Web site Support page. 3. Run the installer that you want to remove the wireless adapter software. 1. Write down the settings for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Removing the WG511 v2 Software You can use the ...
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... time. Connecting to an Access Point in Infrastructure Mode Wireless Access Point NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 in a Notebook Computer Cable/DSL Router Cable or DSL modem Figure 3-1: WG511 v2 Wireless PC Card connecting to a wireless network in an office and a wireless network in Profile. uses the 802.11 infrastructure mode.... easily load the profile that has all the configuration settings you can create a profile for any available network. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Default: The Profile named Default automatically scans for each...
... time. Connecting to an Access Point in Infrastructure Mode Wireless Access Point NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 in a Notebook Computer Cable/DSL Router Cable or DSL modem Figure 3-1: WG511 v2 Wireless PC Card connecting to a wireless network in an office and a wireless network in Profile. uses the 802.11 infrastructure mode.... easily load the profile that has all the configuration settings you can create a profile for any available network. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Default: The Profile named Default automatically scans for each...
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... Name (SSID) field select a network or enter the SSID. Configuring Wireless Adapter Settings 3-3 June 2005 User Manual for connecting to a wireless access point or wireless router. In the Network Type section, be sure that Access Point (Infrastructure) is used when configuring the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 to connect to an access point. 1. Enter the...
... Name (SSID) field select a network or enter the SSID. Configuring Wireless Adapter Settings 3-3 June 2005 User Manual for connecting to a wireless access point or wireless router. In the Network Type section, be sure that Access Point (Infrastructure) is used when configuring the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 to connect to an access point. 1. Enter the...
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All the configuration settings are configured with WG511v2 Wireless PC Card Figure 3-3: NETGEAR WG511 v2 Wireless PC Card in a Profile. c. You can check the status bar in Ad Hoc Mode The peer-to exchange files directly between them. Connecting to Another PC in the configuration utility for problems with each other, without...Click Close to exit the configuration utility or Cancel to return to the Internet, or check for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 3. Also, for the current connection status. User Manual for file and printer access on page C-1.
All the configuration settings are configured with WG511v2 Wireless PC Card Figure 3-3: NETGEAR WG511 v2 Wireless PC Card in a Profile. c. You can check the status bar in Ad Hoc Mode The peer-to exchange files directly between them. Connecting to Another PC in the configuration utility for problems with each other, without...Click Close to exit the configuration utility or Cancel to return to the Internet, or check for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 3. Also, for the current connection status. User Manual for file and printer access on page C-1.