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User's Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Version v1.0 August 2004 August 2004
User's Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Version v1.0 August 2004 August 2004
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...made to the product, unless expressly approved byNETGEAR, Inc., could void the user's right to operate the equipment. This digital apparatus (NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U) does not exceed the Class B limits for further details before putting this product to check the current channel of operation and confirm... countries as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of the European Community, except France and Spain. NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U Tested to Comply with Canada ICES-003.
...made to the product, unless expressly approved byNETGEAR, Inc., could void the user's right to operate the equipment. This digital apparatus (NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U) does not exceed the Class B limits for further details before putting this product to check the current channel of operation and confirm... countries as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of the European Community, except France and Spain. NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U Tested to Comply with Canada ICES-003.
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... the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is used to highlight information of the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U. Firmware Version and Manual Publication Date Firmware Version Manual Publication Date August 2004 Note: Product updates are ... an external broadband access device (such as a cable modem or DSL modem). The WG511U provides connection for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U Chapter 1 About This Manual Congratulations on the NETGEAR web site at www.netgear.com/support/main.asp.
... the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is used to highlight information of the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U. Firmware Version and Manual Publication Date Firmware Version Manual Publication Date August 2004 Note: Product updates are ... an external broadband access device (such as a cable modem or DSL modem). The WG511U provides connection for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U Chapter 1 About This Manual Congratulations on the NETGEAR web site at www.netgear.com/support/main.asp.
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User's Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U 1-4 About This Manual August 2004
User's Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U 1-4 About This Manual August 2004
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...rate. A lower level of data encryption or no data encryption is far, the wireless nodes automatically fall back to operate at up to 108 Mbps for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U. Its auto-sensing capability allows high packet transfer at lower transfer rates. •... that is 32-bit CardBus compatible and works in any available CardBus slot. User's Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U Chapter 2 Introduction This chapter introduces the features, package contents, and a road map of typical applications for ...
...rate. A lower level of data encryption or no data encryption is far, the wireless nodes automatically fall back to operate at up to 108 Mbps for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U. Its auto-sensing capability allows high packet transfer at lower transfer rates. •... that is 32-bit CardBus compatible and works in any available CardBus slot. User's Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U Chapter 2 Introduction This chapter introduces the features, package contents, and a road map of typical applications for ...
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User's Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U • NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U Resource CD, including: - The product package should contain the following items: • NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U • Installation Guide for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U - Animated Network Properties Configuration Tutorial - Driver and Configuration Utility Software - PC Networking Tutorial •...
User's Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U • NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U Resource CD, including: - The product package should contain the following items: • NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U • Installation Guide for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U - Animated Network Properties Configuration Tutorial - Driver and Configuration Utility Software - PC Networking Tutorial •...
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... the operating range of networking. wireless network. User's Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U A Road Map for a general introduction. Set up the WG511U, see 2. General networking concepts, setup, and maintenance can be difficult to Get There From Here If I ? 1. How Do I Want To? For guidelines about wireless networking technology, see if used...
... the operating range of networking. wireless network. User's Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U A Road Map for a general introduction. Set up the WG511U, see 2. General networking concepts, setup, and maintenance can be difficult to Get There From Here If I ? 1. How Do I Want To? For guidelines about wireless networking technology, see if used...
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... Instructions" on page B-7." Note: Secure Internet sites such as the WG511U and all NETGEAR wireless networking products. To configure your version of the Internet service provider. 4. User's Manual for your WG511U in Infrastructure Mode, see "WPA Wireless Security" on the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U Resource CD and the Help information provided in addition to those...
... Instructions" on page B-7." Note: Secure Internet sites such as the WG511U and all NETGEAR wireless networking products. To configure your version of the Internet service provider. 4. User's Manual for your WG511U in Infrastructure Mode, see "WPA Wireless Security" on the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U Resource CD and the Help information provided in addition to those...
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... same Windows Workgroup computer in their homes, or 3. computers in the combined Appendix , "Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking" for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U Table 2-1. you are my combined be configured with . small offices. security access rights such 3. If so-called Windows 'peer' Workgroup networking is being used...
... same Windows Workgroup computer in their homes, or 3. computers in the combined Appendix , "Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking" for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U Table 2-1. you are my combined be configured with . small offices. security access rights such 3. If so-called Windows 'peer' Workgroup networking is being used...
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... If so-called Windows 'peer' networking is being used, the printer needs to the PC Networking Tutorial on the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U Resource CD and the Help information provided in the Windows system as the other Windows computers ...Needed? What Do I 1. From the File you are commonly managed by corporate wireless and wireless network needs to features to the when Windows prompts for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U Table 2-1. User's Manual for such information. Use the Windows Windows Domain settings ...
... If so-called Windows 'peer' networking is being used, the printer needs to the PC Networking Tutorial on the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U Resource CD and the Help information provided in the Windows system as the other Windows computers ...Needed? What Do I 1. From the File you are commonly managed by corporate wireless and wireless network needs to features to the when Windows prompts for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U Table 2-1. User's Manual for such information. Use the Windows Windows Domain settings ...
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... your computer. • A CD-ROM drive. • 5 Mbytes of slot your computer has, consult the documentation or manufacturer's web site for your wireless PC card and connect. The NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U provides highly effective security features which are not sure about what type of free hard disk space. Basic Setup 3-1 August 2004
... your computer. • A CD-ROM drive. • 5 Mbytes of slot your computer has, consult the documentation or manufacturer's web site for your wireless PC card and connect. The NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U provides highly effective security features which are not sure about what type of free hard disk space. Basic Setup 3-1 August 2004
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...vary significantly based on the physical location of the computer with the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U. For example, Ad-Hoc Mode is used when two Windows computers are covered in Chapter 4, "Netgear Smart Wireless Wizard" of this mode is used when computers in a house ... have metal, or metal mesh, the effective range will decrease if such materials are between them. User's Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U • Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional, 2000, Me, 98SE or 98 • Some versions of Windows may ...
...vary significantly based on the physical location of the computer with the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U. For example, Ad-Hoc Mode is used when two Windows computers are covered in Chapter 4, "Netgear Smart Wireless Wizard" of this mode is used when computers in a house ... have metal, or metal mesh, the effective range will decrease if such materials are between them. User's Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U • Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional, 2000, Me, 98SE or 98 • Some versions of Windows may ...
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... procedures below provides instructions for setting up the network and verify wireless connectivity. User's Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U WG511U Default Wireless Configuration Settings If this is a new wireless network installation, use the factory default settings to set up the WG511U for Windows PCs. Use the procedure that corresponds to the version of Windows...
... procedures below provides instructions for setting up the network and verify wireless connectivity. User's Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U WG511U Default Wireless Configuration Settings If this is a new wireless network installation, use the factory default settings to set up the WG511U for Windows PCs. Use the procedure that corresponds to the version of Windows...
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... on your CD-ROM drive. Insert the Resource CD for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U Basic Installation Instructions Use the procedure below that corresponds to the version of Windows you are using. d. Follow the InstallShield Wizard steps, WG511U Resource CD and click Finish when done to proceed. b. Note...shown at the right will load. Click Install Driver and Utility. InstallShield Wizard 3-4 Basic Setup August 2004 User's Manual for the WG511U into your notebook, let the operating system boot up completely, and log in as needed.
... on your CD-ROM drive. Insert the Resource CD for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U Basic Installation Instructions Use the procedure below that corresponds to the version of Windows you are using. d. Follow the InstallShield Wizard steps, WG511U Resource CD and click Finish when done to proceed. b. Note...shown at the right will load. Click Install Driver and Utility. InstallShield Wizard 3-4 Basic Setup August 2004 User's Manual for the WG511U into your notebook, let the operating system boot up completely, and log in as needed.
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... choose No, you must read the Windows XP documentation for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U Insert the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U. Click Finish to complete the wizard. You will see the WG511U system tray icon on the side of the WG511U System Tray Icon Windows task bar. a. After a short delay, the Found...
... choose No, you must read the Windows XP documentation for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U Insert the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U. Click Finish to complete the wizard. You will see the WG511U system tray icon on the side of the WG511U System Tray Icon Windows task bar. a. After a short delay, the Found...
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... a profile name and click Save Profile to activate the connection. Smart Wireless Utility Settings page The status monitor icons at the bottom of NETGEAR-ULTRA-G. User's Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U Configure your WLAN settings are connecting to a wireless network which is established, and will also report the speed, signal quality...
... a profile name and click Save Profile to activate the connection. Smart Wireless Utility Settings page The status monitor icons at the bottom of NETGEAR-ULTRA-G. User's Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U Configure your WLAN settings are connecting to a wireless network which is established, and will also report the speed, signal quality...
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... Verify connectivity to connect, see troubleshooting tips in the Basic Installation section of the Reference Manual on the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U Resource CD. blink rate increases with activity on the network over the air or locally on the right)... blink OFF Alternate blink Power save mode (default from power up or reset) Looking for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U Verify wireless connectivity to your wireless network. Basic Setup 3-7 August 2004 Network LED is OFF; then Power LED goes OFF and Network...
... Verify connectivity to connect, see troubleshooting tips in the Basic Installation section of the Reference Manual on the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U Resource CD. blink rate increases with activity on the network over the air or locally on the right)... blink OFF Alternate blink Power save mode (default from power up or reset) Looking for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U Verify wireless connectivity to your wireless network. Basic Setup 3-7 August 2004 Network LED is OFF; then Power LED goes OFF and Network...
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... on your computer. InstallShield Wizard 3-8 Basic Setup August 2004 c. WG511U Resource CD d. The CD main page shown at the right will load. Insert the Resource CD for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U For Windows 2000 & 98/Me Users Installing a WG511U Install the WG511U driver and configuration utility software. Click Install Driver and Utility...
... on your computer. InstallShield Wizard 3-8 Basic Setup August 2004 c. WG511U Resource CD d. The CD main page shown at the right will load. Insert the Resource CD for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U For Windows 2000 & 98/Me Users Installing a WG511U Install the WG511U driver and configuration utility software. Click Install Driver and Utility...