User Manual
Page 1
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
User Manual
Page 2
... other transmitters. AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 Tested to the support information card that the Model WG511 v2 Wireless PC Card has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in use or application of this device while it...
... other transmitters. AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 Tested to the support information card that the Model WG511 v2 Wireless PC Card has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in use or application of this device while it...
User Manual
Page 3
...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 In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio ... into an outlet on , the user is encouraged to try 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. These limits are designed to radio or television reception, which the...
...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 In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio ... into an outlet on , the user is encouraged to try 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. These limits are designed to radio or television reception, which the...
User Manual
Page 5
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 ...
User Manual
Page 9
.... Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products The WG511 v2 Wireless PC Card provides the following features: • Reliable IEEE 802.11g and b standards-based wireless technology. • Supports roaming between the wireless nodes is designed for notebook computers running Microsoft® Windows®. About the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 gives you...
.... Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products The WG511 v2 Wireless PC Card provides the following features: • Reliable IEEE 802.11g and b standards-based wireless technology. • Supports roaming between the wireless nodes is designed for notebook computers running Microsoft® Windows®. About the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 gives you...
User Manual
Page 10
... Box? User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 • NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Resource CD, including: - The following items: • NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 • Installation Guide 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...
... Box? User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 • NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Resource CD, including: - The following items: • NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 • Installation Guide 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...
User Manual
Page 11
... point. A Road Map for 'How to Get There From Here' The introduction and adoption of the notebook PC chassis when the wireless PC card is inserted into a notebook. Identify the 1. A wireless network To set up the network. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 with the settings from step 1. If I Want To ... ? User Manual for a general introduction. A notebook...
... point. A Road Map for 'How to Get There From Here' The introduction and adoption of the notebook PC chassis when the wireless PC card is inserted into a notebook. Identify the 1. A wireless network To set up the network. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 with the settings from step 1. If I Want To ... ? User Manual for a general introduction. A notebook...
User Manual
Page 12
... 2005 Introduction Protect my 1. Connect to the requirements Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 of the Internet service provider. Use Windows security features. Any wireless networking security features you are in addition to an Access the TCP/IP Internet software on Point in place on my notebook PC the NETGEAR 54 Mbps according to the 1. Computers for...
... 2005 Introduction Protect my 1. Connect to the requirements Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 of the Internet service provider. Use Windows security features. Any wireless networking security features you are in addition to an Access the TCP/IP Internet software on Point in place on my notebook PC the NETGEAR 54 Mbps according to the 1. Computers for...
User Manual
Page 13
... Client and File and Print configuration scenarios or refer computer and browse for How to the Help system included with the Windows PCs for Network Access" for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Table 1-1. Browse the Windows Workgroup or Windows Workgroup settings hard drive of Windows. that have been assigned in 2. directory...
... Client and File and Print configuration scenarios or refer computer and browse for How to the Help system included with the Windows PCs for Network Access" for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Table 1-1. Browse the Windows Workgroup or Windows Workgroup settings hard drive of Windows. that have been assigned in 2. directory...
User Manual
Page 14
... prompts for you are using to connect to the wireless and wireless network needs to be For assistance 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 ...The notebook computer I ? Help and Support information 4. If I Do? How Do I am combined using to wirelessly connect to the network. 3. A Road Map for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Table 1-1. such as sharing. Use the 1. User Manual for How to Get There From Here ......
... prompts for you are using to connect to the wireless and wireless network needs to be For assistance 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 ...The notebook computer I ? Help and Support information 4. If I Do? How Do I am combined using to wirelessly connect to the network. 3. A Road Map for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Table 1-1. such as sharing. Use the 1. User Manual for How to Get There From Here ......
User Manual
Page 15
...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. Basic Setup 2-1 June 2005 Verifying System Requirements Before installing the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2, please make sure that ...may ask for the original Windows operating system installation files to 802.11 wireless networks at distances of the WG511 v2 driver software. Note: Indoors, computers can configure your wireless PC card and connect. Chapter 2 Basic Setup This chapter describes how to your ...
...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. Basic Setup 2-1 June 2005 Verifying System Requirements Before installing the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2, please make sure that ...may ask for the original Windows operating system installation files to 802.11 wireless networks at distances of the WG511 v2 driver software. Note: Indoors, computers can configure your wireless PC card and connect. Chapter 2 Basic Setup This chapter describes how to your ...
User Manual
Page 16
.... 2-2 June 2005 Basic Setup However, if the walls are constructed with the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2. Two Basic Operating Modes The WG511 v2 Wireless PC Card can connect over wireless networks indoors at a range which devices or computers communicate directly with file and ...print sharing enabled and 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 operate in the following two basic modes: • Infrastructure ...
.... 2-2 June 2005 Basic Setup However, if the walls are constructed with the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2. Two Basic Operating Modes The WG511 v2 Wireless PC Card can connect over wireless networks indoors at a range which devices or computers communicate directly with file and ...print sharing enabled and 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 operate in the following two basic modes: • Infrastructure ...
User Manual
Page 17
... and click Next to an access point. The procedures below provide step-by-step installation instructions for basic wireless connectivity to continue. 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...
... and click Next to an access point. The procedures below provide step-by-step installation instructions for basic wireless connectivity to continue. 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...
User Manual
Page 18
... 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. a. Click Finish to configure your wireless adapter. Use the Smart Wizard to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. The Connection Wizard opens and prompts you (recommended). Click Next to set up your...
... 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. a. Click Finish to configure your wireless adapter. Use the Smart Wizard to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. The Connection Wizard opens and prompts you (recommended). Click Next to set up your...
User Manual
Page 19
...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. The Connection Wizard initiates your wireless connectivity. e. These networks are included in the dropdown list, but the Network Name (SSID) is blank. For .... After you have reviewed the settings, click Finish. User Manual for saving a Profile. It could take up to a minute for your wireless connection to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on page 2-7. Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID).
...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. The Connection Wizard initiates your wireless connectivity. e. These networks are included in the dropdown list, but the Network Name (SSID) is blank. For .... After you have reviewed the settings, click Finish. User Manual for saving a Profile. It could take up to a minute for your wireless connection to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on page 2-7. Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID).
User Manual
Page 20
... the dropdown list, but the Network Name (SSID) is blank. 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. Click the Install Driver & Utility link and the Smart Wizard... starts. Now, insert the wireless adapter. Click Finish to continue. 2. a. Insert the NETGEAR CD. You will be asked if you want the Connection ...
... the dropdown list, but the Network Name (SSID) is blank. 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. Click the Install Driver & Utility link and the Smart Wizard... starts. Now, insert the wireless adapter. Click Finish to continue. 2. a. Insert the NETGEAR CD. You will be asked if you want the Connection ...
User Manual
Page 21
... • Smart Wizard Status Bar: Clicking on page 2-7. For more detailed information about your wireless and Internet connection. • WG511 v2 Wireless PC Card LEDs: The two LEDs on the wireless card show the speed of the connection. It is color coded to show the status of your ...network 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. The Smart Wizard Wireless Assistant Settings page opens. 4. The status bar at the bottom of the Windows task bar....
... • Smart Wizard Status Bar: Clicking on page 2-7. For more detailed information about your wireless and Internet connection. • WG511 v2 Wireless PC Card LEDs: The two LEDs on the wireless card show the speed of the connection. It is color coded to show the status of your ...network 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. The Smart Wizard Wireless Assistant Settings page opens. 4. The status bar at the bottom of the Windows task bar....
User Manual
Page 22
... Internet notification then only the IP address is shown: This is poor, then try moving closer to Router or 169.254..x.x Wireless Internet connection OK. Wireless connection to Internet". Lock icon: Shows if security is useful in isolating a problem. Connection Indicator Description Connected to Internet or ...indicator is used on the network. 2-8 June 2005 Basic Setup If you can view the status bar. 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...
... Internet notification then only the IP address is shown: This is poor, then try moving closer to Router or 169.254..x.x Wireless Internet connection OK. Wireless connection to Internet". Lock icon: Shows if security is useful in isolating a problem. Connection Indicator Description Connected to Internet or ...indicator is used on the network. 2-8 June 2005 Basic Setup If you can view the status bar. 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...
User Manual
Page 23
.... Also, look for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 The System Tray Icon Colors The System Tray (SysTray) resides on one end of wireless link. WG511 v2 LEDs The two LEDs on the wireless network. 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...
.... Also, look for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 The System Tray Icon Colors The System Tray (SysTray) resides on one end of wireless link. WG511 v2 LEDs The two LEDs on the wireless network. 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...
User Manual
Page 24
... to remove the software. 4. After the software has been removed the following dialog box appears: 5. 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 do this, or you can use the Windows Control Panel... "Add or Remove Programs" feature. 4. You can use the NETGEAR Resource CD as described in .exe). 6. Upgrading the WG511 v2 Software Upgrades may be...
... to remove the software. 4. After the software has been removed the following dialog box appears: 5. 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 do this, or you can use the Windows Control Panel... "Add or Remove Programs" feature. 4. You can use the NETGEAR Resource CD as described in .exe). 6. Upgrading the WG511 v2 Software Upgrades may be...