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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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.... Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. ©2005 NETGEAR, Inc. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 Tested to Comply with other countries, see your product. Technical Support Please refer to the support information...
.... Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. ©2005 NETGEAR, Inc. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 Tested to Comply with other countries, see your product. Technical Support Please refer to the support information...
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... 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 These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection...encouraged to try to radio communications. 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 radio-noise emissions from that interference will not occur in a...
... 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 These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection...encouraged to try to radio communications. 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 radio-noise emissions from that interference will not occur in a...
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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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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 designed for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter introduces the features, package contents, and appearance of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2. In addition, it offers the faster speeds...
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 designed for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter introduces the features, package contents, and appearance of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2. In addition, it offers the faster speeds...
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... encryption using128-bit Shared Key WEP data encryption method. The following 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: - User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 • High level of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact...
... encryption using128-bit Shared Key WEP data encryption method. The following 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: - User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 • High level of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact...
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... provided. (SSID) and, if used, the wireless security settings. 2. 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 notebook PC chassis when the wireless PC card is inserted into a notebook. Introduction 1-3 June 2005 What Do I Want To ... ? NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 with other computers and using...
... provided. (SSID) and, if used, the wireless security settings. 2. 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 notebook PC chassis when the wireless PC card is inserted into a notebook. Introduction 1-3 June 2005 What Do I Want To ... ? NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 with other computers and using...
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... configuring "Connecting to the cable or DSL Internet To configure your WG511 v2 in addition to Get There From Here ... Open an Internet browser such as the theft. 2. Computers for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Table 1-1. Resource CD and the Help 4. What Do I... Want To ... ? Protect my 1. To learn about wireless networking security, see "Preparing Your on page 2-3, and locate the section...
... configuring "Connecting to the cable or DSL Internet To configure your WG511 v2 in addition to Get There From Here ... Open an Internet browser such as the theft. 2. Computers for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Table 1-1. Resource CD and the Help 4. What Do I... Want To ... ? Protect my 1. To learn about wireless networking security, see "Preparing Your on page 2-3, and locate the section...
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... Get There From Here ... If so-called Windows 'peer' exchange files Workgroup networking is being between a Windows using to connect to the networking software, see wirelessly Network wireless network needs to be usually managed by the target Windows computers in network. A Road Map for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Table 1-1. If I Want To ... ?
... Get There From Here ... If so-called Windows 'peer' exchange files Workgroup networking is being between a Windows using to connect to the networking software, see wirelessly Network wireless network needs to be usually managed by the target Windows computers in network. A Road Map for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Table 1-1. If I Want To ... ?
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...the network. 1-6 June 2005 Introduction Fax features to configured with setting 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 the Windows network must be enabled for such information. wired...being used, the the Windows operating systems printer needs to be For assistance with the same 2. A Road Map for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Table 1-1. If so-called Windows 'peer' that have been assigned in the Windows system you are using. network ...
...the network. 1-6 June 2005 Introduction Fax features to configured with setting 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 the Windows network must be enabled for such information. wired...being used, the the Windows operating systems printer needs to be For assistance with the same 2. A Road Map for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Table 1-1. If so-called Windows 'peer' that have been assigned in the Windows system you are using. network ...
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...installation files to your needs. Because walls do not always block wireless signals, others outside your immediate area could access your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 and set up basic wireless connectivity on page 3-7 in this manual. Deploy the security ... to complete the installation of the WG511 v2 driver software. Note: Indoors, computers can configure your wireless PC card and connect. 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 ...
...installation files to your needs. Because walls do not always block wireless signals, others outside your immediate area could access your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 and set up basic wireless connectivity on page 3-7 in this manual. Deploy the security ... to complete the installation of the WG511 v2 driver software. Note: Indoors, computers can configure your wireless PC card and connect. 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 ...
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... installation, use of an AP. 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 vary significantly based on the physical location of the computer with the WG511 v2 Wireless PC Card. However, if the walls are between them. If this mode...
... installation, use of an AP. 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 vary significantly based on the physical location of the computer with the WG511 v2 Wireless PC Card. However, if the walls are between them. If this mode...
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... Smart Wizard starts. c. Follow the Wizard steps and click Next to the version of Windows 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...
... Smart Wizard starts. c. Follow the Wizard steps and click Next to the version of Windows 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...
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... want the Connection Wizard to insert the wireless adapter. 2. The Connection Wizard will be asked if you are located in. Choose to set up your wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration...NETGEAR Smart Wizard. Now, insert the wireless adapter. Click Next to accept. You will show your progress and record your location from the list. 3. User Manual for setup and configuration b. The Connection Wizard opens and prompts you to guide you must read the Windows XP documentation for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511...
... want the Connection Wizard to insert the wireless adapter. 2. The Connection Wizard will be asked if you are located in. Choose to set up your wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration...NETGEAR Smart Wizard. Now, insert the wireless adapter. Click Next to accept. You will show your progress and record your location from the list. 3. User Manual for setup and configuration b. The Connection Wizard opens and prompts you to guide you must read the Windows XP documentation for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511...
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...Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). The Connection Wizard initiates your wireless connection to a minute for your wireless connection. Basic Setup 2-5 June 2005 Select the wireless network from the dropdown list. These networks are included in the dropdown list, but the ... 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. Follow the Smart Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 d. If the network ...
...Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). The Connection Wizard initiates your wireless connection to a minute for your wireless connection. Basic Setup 2-5 June 2005 Select the wireless network from the dropdown list. These networks are included in the dropdown list, but the ... 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. Follow the Smart Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 d. If the network ...
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.... Follow the Windows prompts, and if instructed to guide you want the Connection Wizard to restart your wireless adapter. Click Finish to continue. 2. d. Insert the NETGEAR CD. Follow the Wizard steps and click Next to accept. You will be asked if you (recommended). ... install the WG511 v2 software. a. You will show your progress and record your location from the dropdown list. Select the wireless network from the list. 3. User Manual for saving a Profile. Follow the Smart Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 For ...
.... Follow the Windows prompts, and if instructed to guide you want the Connection Wizard to restart your wireless adapter. Click Finish to continue. 2. d. Insert the NETGEAR CD. Follow the Wizard steps and click Next to accept. You will be asked if you (recommended). ... install the WG511 v2 software. a. You will show your progress and record your location from the dropdown list. Select the wireless network from the list. 3. User Manual for saving a Profile. Follow the Smart Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 For ...
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...be established. It could take up to a minute for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 The Connection Wizard initiates your connection to a wireless network and to the Internet: • System Tray Icon: After you install the WG511 v2 software, the icon appears in the lower right of the...on page 2-7. Basic Setup 2-7 June 2005 It is color coded to verify your wireless and Internet connection. • WG511 v2 Wireless PC Card LEDs: The two LEDs on the wireless card show the status of your wireless connection. Use the status bar to show the status of the Windows task bar....
...be established. It could take up to a minute for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 The Connection Wizard initiates your connection to a wireless network and to the Internet: • System Tray Icon: After you install the WG511 v2 software, the icon appears in the lower right of the...on page 2-7. Basic Setup 2-7 June 2005 It is color coded to verify your wireless and Internet connection. • WG511 v2 Wireless PC Card LEDs: The two LEDs on the wireless card show the status of your wireless connection. Use the status bar to show the status of the Windows task bar....
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...in isolating a problem. The Smart Wizard Wireless Assistant Settings page opens. This connection indicator is poor, then try moving closer to the Internet, then check the router's Internet connection. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 The Smart Wizard Status Bar Click ...the system tray icon to a router OK but problem with the router. Wireless connection to open the Smart Wizard so you are connected to ...
...in isolating a problem. The Smart Wizard Wireless Assistant Settings page opens. This connection indicator is poor, then try moving closer to the Internet, then check the router's Internet connection. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 The Smart Wizard Status Bar Click ...the system tray icon to a router OK but problem with the router. Wireless connection to open the Smart Wizard so you are connected to ...
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... to establish a connection but is transmitting or receiving data. Basic Setup 2-9 June 2005 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 a better spot, such as a 2.4 GHz cordless phone...
... to establish a connection but is transmitting or receiving data. Basic Setup 2-9 June 2005 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 a better spot, such as a 2.4 GHz cordless phone...
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... the Smart Wizard to save. Click the Install Software button. Write down the settings for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Removing the WG511 v2 Software You can use the NETGEAR Resource CD as described in .exe). 6. Upgrading the WG511 v2 Software Upgrades may be retained. 2. User Manual for any profiles that you installed the...
... the Smart Wizard to save. Click the Install Software button. Write down the settings for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Removing the WG511 v2 Software You can use the NETGEAR Resource CD as described in .exe). 6. Upgrading the WG511 v2 Software Upgrades may be retained. 2. User Manual for any profiles that you installed the...