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... How to Print this Manual ...x Chapter 1 Basic Setup What You Need Before You Begin 1-1 Verify System Requirements 1-1 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines 1-1 What Is in the Box ...1-2 WG511T Default Wireless Settings 1-2 Installation ...1-3 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet 1-7 WG511T Icon Colors 1-7 Smart Wizard Status Bar 1-8 WG511T LEDs ...1-9 Removing the WG511T Software 1-9 Upgrading the WG511T Software 1-10 Chapter...
... How to Print this Manual ...x Chapter 1 Basic Setup What You Need Before You Begin 1-1 Verify System Requirements 1-1 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines 1-1 What Is in the Box ...1-2 WG511T Default Wireless Settings 1-2 Installation ...1-3 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet 1-7 WG511T Icon Colors 1-7 Smart Wizard Status Bar 1-8 WG511T LEDs ...1-9 Removing the WG511T Software 1-9 Upgrading the WG511T Software 1-10 Chapter...
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... interest. Tip: This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources. • Scope. This manual is intended for the WG511T Wireless PC Card according to install, configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is used to highlight information of this...
... interest. Tip: This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources. • Scope. This manual is intended for the WG511T Wireless PC Card according to install, configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is used to highlight information of this...
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... the chapter you want to Print this Manual To print this feature. • Printing the Full Manual. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on the Adobe website at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WG511T.asp. Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of the ...the top left of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. The PDF version of the window. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to view and print PDF files. website ...
... the chapter you want to Print this Manual To print this feature. • Printing the Full Manual. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on the Adobe website at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WG511T.asp. Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of the ...the top left of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. The PDF version of the window. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to view and print PDF files. website ...
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... are covered in Chapter 2, "Network Connections and Wireless Security" in this manual. Verify System Requirements Before installing the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T, make sure that your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). Chapter 1 Basic Setup The NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T lets you can connect over wireless networks indoors at http://www.netgear.com. It is designed for the original Windows...
... are covered in Chapter 2, "Network Connections and Wireless Security" in this manual. Verify System Requirements Before installing the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T, make sure that your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). Chapter 1 Basic Setup The NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T lets you can connect over wireless networks indoors at http://www.netgear.com. It is designed for the original Windows...
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Your NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T factory default basic settings are between the devices. WG511T Default Wireless Settings If this is a new wireless network installation, use the factory default settings to identify the wireless network and wireless security settings that are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual • Large metal surfaces • Microwaves • 2.4 GHz...
Your NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T factory default basic settings are between the devices. WG511T Default Wireless Settings If this is a new wireless network installation, use the factory default settings to identify the wireless network and wireless security settings that are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual • Large metal surfaces • Microwaves • 2.4 GHz...
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... or router. Figure 1-1 b. If not, you are covered in this chapter explain how to install the WG511T to connect to install from the CD. When the Installation Complete message appears, click Next. 2. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual • Network Mode (Infrastructure or Ad-hoc): Infrastructure • Data security WEP or WPA-PSK encryption...
... or router. Figure 1-1 b. If not, you are covered in this chapter explain how to install the WG511T to connect to install from the CD. When the Installation Complete message appears, click Next. 2. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual • Network Mode (Infrastructure or Ad-hoc): Infrastructure • Data security WEP or WPA-PSK encryption...
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... connection problems. See "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 1-8 and "Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area" in Chapter 2. • Windows Zero Configuration Utility: See the Windows documentation or see the link to set up your wireless PC card. a. Figure 1-2 3. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual You will be prompted to Step b. Windows XP or Vista users can...
... connection problems. See "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 1-8 and "Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area" in Chapter 2. • Windows Zero Configuration Utility: See the Windows documentation or see the link to set up your wireless PC card. a. Figure 1-2 3. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual You will be prompted to Step b. Windows XP or Vista users can...
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NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual b. Click Finish to a network (recommended). Figure 1-4 You will be prompted to let the wizard help you connect to accept. 4. If the network uses security, the Smart Wizard detects it. c. Connect to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. Hidden Figure 1-5 Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). These...
NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual b. Click Finish to a network (recommended). Figure 1-4 You will be prompted to let the wizard help you connect to accept. 4. If the network uses security, the Smart Wizard detects it. c. Connect to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. Hidden Figure 1-5 Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). These...
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... the Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for your wireless connection. c. The WG511T icon appears in the system tray and on page 1-7. 1-6 Basic Setup v3.0, January 2007 It could take up to be established. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual b. Use the status bar to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on the desktop. The Smart...
... the Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for your wireless connection. c. The WG511T icon appears in the system tray and on page 1-7. 1-6 Basic Setup v3.0, January 2007 It could take up to be established. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual b. Use the status bar to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on the desktop. The Smart...
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... as a 2.4 GHz cordless phone or large metal surface. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet The WG511T has indicators in three locations that show the status of your connection to a wireless network and to the Internet: • WG511T Icon: After you install the WG511T software, the icon appears on one end of...
... as a 2.4 GHz cordless phone or large metal surface. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet The WG511T has indicators in three locations that show the status of your connection to a wireless network and to the Internet: • WG511T Icon: After you install the WG511T software, the icon appears on one end of...
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... the system tray icon, you will experience higher throughput when the signal is shown. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the WG511T icon. The status bar is a problem with one another. See Chapter 2, "Network Connections and Wireless Security" or Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting". The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. Understanding the Status...
... the system tray icon, you will experience higher throughput when the signal is shown. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the WG511T icon. The status bar is a problem with one another. See Chapter 2, "Network Connections and Wireless Security" or Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting". The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. Understanding the Status...
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... transmitting or receiving data. • Off: There is plugged in these two ways: • Navigate the Windows Start menu to the WG511T Wireless PC Card program group, select the uninstall option, and follow the screen prompts. • Navigate the Windows Start menu to do so. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual WG511T LEDs The two LEDs on the...
... transmitting or receiving data. • Off: There is plugged in these two ways: • Navigate the Windows Start menu to the WG511T Wireless PC Card program group, select the uninstall option, and follow the screen prompts. • Navigate the Windows Start menu to do so. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual WG511T LEDs The two LEDs on the...
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... an upgrade, follow these steps. 1. They will not be available at the NETGEAR website. Run the installer that you downloaded (the file ends in .exe). 6. Remove the WG511T adapter from the NETGEAR website Support page. 3. Follow the installer instructions and, if prompted, restart your...laptop computer. 5. Write down the settings for any profiles that you want to save. Remove the WG511T software from your laptop computer. 1-10 v3.0, January 2007 Basic Setup NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual Upgrading the WG511T Software Upgrades may be retained. 2.
... an upgrade, follow these steps. 1. They will not be available at the NETGEAR website. Run the installer that you downloaded (the file ends in .exe). 6. Remove the WG511T adapter from the NETGEAR website Support page. 3. Follow the installer instructions and, if prompted, restart your...laptop computer. 5. Write down the settings for any profiles that you want to save. Remove the WG511T software from your laptop computer. 1-10 v3.0, January 2007 Basic Setup NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual Upgrading the WG511T Software Upgrades may be retained. 2.
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...You can either double-click this chapter explain how to change the WG111v2 wireless settings. Viewing Wireless Networks in the System Tray at any time, to search for your wireless PC card • Save your computer. Use the icon to view the following ... • View details about wireless networks: 1. This software automatically restarts when you want to view all available wireless networks in your desktop and in profiles. • Remove or reinstall the wireless adapter software. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These ...
...You can either double-click this chapter explain how to change the WG111v2 wireless settings. Viewing Wireless Networks in the System Tray at any time, to search for your wireless PC card • Save your computer. Use the icon to view the following ... • View details about wireless networks: 1. This software automatically restarts when you want to view all available wireless networks in your desktop and in profiles. • Remove or reinstall the wireless adapter software. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These ...
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...• Signal: Identifies the signal strength of the communications. • MAC Address: Identifies the hardware address (MAC Address) of the wireless device broadcasting this information. • Mode: Identifies the type of the information will still be displayed. • Channel: The channel...connection. Access Point (Infrastructure) or Computerto-Computer (Ad Hoc) The buttons located at the bottom of the Wizard. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual You can interfere with each network scanned: • Network Name (SSID): The name assigned to the network that as...
...• Signal: Identifies the signal strength of the communications. • MAC Address: Identifies the hardware address (MAC Address) of the wireless device broadcasting this information. • Mode: Identifies the type of the information will still be displayed. • Channel: The channel...connection. Access Point (Infrastructure) or Computerto-Computer (Ad Hoc) The buttons located at the bottom of the Wizard. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual You can interfere with each network scanned: • Network Name (SSID): The name assigned to the network that as...
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Use the icon to Find a Network: 1. On the Networks tab page, click Find a Network.. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual Finding a Network During the WG511T software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. Follow the steps below to open the Smart Wizard. For example, if WEP is used then ...
Use the icon to Find a Network: 1. On the Networks tab page, click Find a Network.. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual Finding a Network During the WG511T software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. Follow the steps below to open the Smart Wizard. For example, if WEP is used then ...
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...can easily load the profile that has all the settings for any available network. Network Connections and Wireless Security 2-5 v3.0, January 2007 Profiles The WG511T Smart Wizard uses profiles to join. Then, you can store multiple profiles and recall the one ...which matches the network you do this profile name. Profile: If you want to verify your settings. If you select a hidden network then you settings, and click Finish. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual...
...can easily load the profile that has all the settings for any available network. Network Connections and Wireless Security 2-5 v3.0, January 2007 Profiles The WG511T Smart Wizard uses profiles to join. Then, you can store multiple profiles and recall the one ...which matches the network you do this profile name. Profile: If you want to verify your settings. If you select a hidden network then you settings, and click Finish. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual...
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...is selected. In the Network Name (SSID) field select a network or enter the SSID. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly the SSID used by the access point. 3. c. All the configuration settings are saved... profile. Click Apply. 2-6 Network Connections and Wireless Security v3.0, January 2007 Figure 2-4 2. Save your settings in this profile. Click the Save Profile button. b. a. b. Enter the network settings. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access...
...is selected. In the Network Name (SSID) field select a network or enter the SSID. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly the SSID used by the access point. 3. c. All the configuration settings are saved... profile. Click Apply. 2-6 Network Connections and Wireless Security v3.0, January 2007 Figure 2-4 2. Save your settings in this profile. Click the Save Profile button. b. a. b. Enter the network settings. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access...
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... connect, see Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting". For example, you can check the status bar in which devices or computers communicate directly with WG511v2 Wireless PC Card Network Connections and Wireless Security 2-7 v3.0, January 2007 Note: If you want to your network. Setting up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile The... resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on page B-1. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual c. Click Close to exit the wizard, or Cancel to return to -computer setting of the...
... connect, see Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting". For example, you can check the status bar in which devices or computers communicate directly with WG511v2 Wireless PC Card Network Connections and Wireless Security 2-7 v3.0, January 2007 Note: If you want to your network. Setting up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile The... resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on page B-1. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual c. Click Close to exit the wizard, or Cancel to return to -computer setting of the...
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... the profile. Select or enter the Network Name (SSID) for the Network Type. Make sure the WG511T software is installed and the WG511T is fully inserted in an available CardBus slot in your settings in this profile. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual Note: Ad Hoc mode will not work using DHCP settings. Save your...
... the profile. Select or enter the Network Name (SSID) for the Network Type. Make sure the WG511T software is installed and the WG511T is fully inserted in an available CardBus slot in your settings in this profile. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual Note: Ad Hoc mode will not work using DHCP settings. Save your...
