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...card that shipped with your Support information card. For other countries. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of product and software upgrades. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WG511v2 has been tested and complies with faster expert technical support and timely notices of NETGEAR...communications. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications Actual data throughput will not occur in the United States and/or other countries. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, The Gear Guy and Everybody's Connecting are registered ...
...card that shipped with your Support information card. For other countries. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of product and software upgrades. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WG511v2 has been tested and complies with faster expert technical support and timely notices of NETGEAR...communications. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications Actual data throughput will not occur in the United States and/or other countries. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, The Gear Guy and Everybody's Connecting are registered ...
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... separation between the equipment or devices • Connect the equipment to an outlet other antenna or transmitter. End-users must not be provided with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210. "To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 is subject to licensing." Hereby, NETGEAR, Inc., declares that is installed outdoors is...
... separation between the equipment or devices • Connect the equipment to an outlet other antenna or transmitter. End-users must not be provided with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210. "To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 is subject to licensing." Hereby, NETGEAR, Inc., declares that is installed outdoors is...
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... 1 About This Manual Audience, Scope, Conventions 1-1 Chapter 2 Introduction About the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 2-1 Key Features and Compatible Products 2-1 What's in the Box? ...2-2 A Road Map for 'How to Get There From Here 2-3 Chapter 3 Basic Setup What You Need Before You Begin 3-1 Verify System Requirements 3-1 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines 3-2 Infrastructure and Ad Hoc Modes...
... 1 About This Manual Audience, Scope, Conventions 1-1 Chapter 2 Introduction About the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 2-1 Key Features and Compatible Products 2-1 What's in the Box? ...2-2 A Road Map for 'How to Get There From Here 2-3 Chapter 3 Basic Setup What You Need Before You Begin 3-1 Verify System Requirements 3-1 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines 3-2 Infrastructure and Ad Hoc Modes...
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... an Access Point or Router 4-4 Setting up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile 4-5 Starting a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 4-8 Wireless Security ...4-9 Using Wireless Security Features 4-9 Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings 4-10 Setting up WEP Encryption Security 4-11 Setting up WPA2-PSK Security 4-12 Setting up WPA-PSK Security 4-14 ...
... an Access Point or Router 4-4 Setting up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile 4-5 Starting a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 4-8 Wireless Security ...4-9 Using Wireless Security Features 4-9 Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings 4-10 Setting up WEP Encryption Security 4-11 Setting up WPA2-PSK Security 4-12 Setting up WPA-PSK Security 4-14 ...
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... features, package contents, and appearance of electromagnetic interference. The WG511v2 Wireless PC Card provides reliable, standards-based 802.11b 11 Mbps WLAN connectivity that is both 16-bit PCMCIA and 32-bit CardBus compatible and works in an environment with a lot of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2. Wireless nodes negotiate to operate in Infrastructure mode. • 54 Mbps high speed data transfer. It is protected with Windows...
... features, package contents, and appearance of electromagnetic interference. The WG511v2 Wireless PC Card provides reliable, standards-based 802.11b 11 Mbps WLAN connectivity that is both 16-bit PCMCIA and 32-bit CardBus compatible and works in an environment with a lot of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2. Wireless nodes negotiate to operate in Infrastructure mode. • 54 Mbps high speed data transfer. It is protected with Windows...
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... for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 • High level of the parts are compatible with an available PCMCIA or CardBus slot. • The wireless interface of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 remains outside of the notebook PC chassis when the wireless PC card is available to any of data encryption using128-bit Shared Key WEP data encryption method. A lower level of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 with another wireless node...
... for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 • High level of the parts are compatible with an available PCMCIA or CardBus slot. • The wireless interface of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 remains outside of the notebook PC chassis when the wireless PC card is available to any of data encryption using128-bit Shared Key WEP data encryption method. A lower level of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 with another wireless node...
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... concepts, setup, and maintenance can be difficult to understand. Enable 1. A wireless network with To use wireless security wireless wireless authentication and WEP, WPA, features, see the Web link to "Wireless Communications:" on page 3-2. Use Windows security features. What's Needed? How Do I? User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 A Road Map for 'How to Get There From Here' The...
... concepts, setup, and maintenance can be difficult to understand. Enable 1. A wireless network with To use wireless security wireless wireless authentication and WEP, WPA, features, see the Web link to "Wireless Communications:" on page 3-2. Use Windows security features. What's Needed? How Do I? User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 A Road Map for 'How to Get There From Here' The...
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... 1. To use encryption security built into browsers like Internet Explorer and Netscape. wireless and wired network. Windows prompts for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Table 2-1. you implement are in place on page B-1. Activate my Internet over my wireless link wireless and verify my network. network connection. 2. An Internet service such as the network in login user name/ password...
... 1. To use encryption security built into browsers like Internet Explorer and Netscape. wireless and wired network. Windows prompts for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Table 2-1. you implement are in place on page B-1. Activate my Internet over my wireless link wireless and verify my network. network connection. 2. An Internet service such as the network in login user name/ password...
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... What Do I ? Use printers in the network. are using . Fax features to configured with setting up printers to wirelessly prompts for Windows operating systems you are using to connect to the wireless and Printers and wireless network needs to set up printers in the • The same Windows small networks in the combined..., use the Print Setup feature to direct your print output to the 3. If I Want To ... ? The computer that network. A Road Map for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Table 2-1. Introduction v2.2, December 2005 Chapter 2-5
... What Do I ? Use printers in the network. are using . Fax features to configured with setting up printers to wirelessly prompts for Windows operating systems you are using to connect to the wireless and Printers and wireless network needs to set up printers in the • The same Windows small networks in the combined..., use the Print Setup feature to direct your print output to the 3. If I Want To ... ? The computer that network. A Road Map for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Table 2-1. Introduction v2.2, December 2005 Chapter 2-5
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... several hundred feet. Verify System Requirements Before installing the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2, please make sure that your computer meets the minimum system requirements and identify the wireless network settings of the WLAN where you will connect before you can easily connect to secure your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 and set up basic wireless connectivity on page 4-9 in this manual. Chapter 3 Basic Setup...
... several hundred feet. Verify System Requirements Before installing the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2, please make sure that your computer meets the minimum system requirements and identify the wireless network settings of the WLAN where you will connect before you can easily connect to secure your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 and set up basic wireless connectivity on page 4-9 in this manual. Chapter 3 Basic Setup...
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... range will need to -Computer (Ad Hoc) instructions are configured with the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2. For best results, avoid potential sources of interference, such as: • Large metal surfaces • Microwaves • 2.4 GHz Cordless phones In general, wireless devices can connect over wireless networks indoors at a range which vary significantly based on the physical location of...
... range will need to -Computer (Ad Hoc) instructions are configured with the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2. For best results, avoid potential sources of interference, such as: • Large metal surfaces • Microwaves • 2.4 GHz Cordless phones In general, wireless devices can connect over wireless networks indoors at a range which vary significantly based on the physical location of...
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... installation instructions for basic wireless connectivity to an access point. First, install the WG511v2 software. a. If the CD main page does not appear, double click autorun.exe on the CD. For Windows XP Users Installing a WG511v2 1. When the Installation ...and the Smart Wizard starts. Follow the Wizard steps, and click Next to continue. Insert the NETGEAR CD. b. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 factory default basic settings are: • Network Name Service Set Identification (SSID): Any (First ...
... installation instructions for basic wireless connectivity to an access point. First, install the WG511v2 software. a. If the CD main page does not appear, double click autorun.exe on the CD. For Windows XP Users Installing a WG511v2 1. When the Installation ...and the Smart Wizard starts. Follow the Wizard steps, and click Next to continue. Insert the NETGEAR CD. b. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 factory default basic settings are: • Network Name Service Set Identification (SSID): Any (First ...
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... Finish. Follow the Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 b. The WG511v2 icon appears in the drop-down list, and the wizard records your wireless connection. The wizard initiates your choice. It could take up to a minute for your wireless connection to be prompted to a network (recommended). Figure 3-4 d. User Manual for saving a Profile...
... Finish. Follow the Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 b. The WG511v2 icon appears in the drop-down list, and the wizard records your wireless connection. The wizard initiates your choice. It could take up to a minute for your wireless connection to be prompted to a network (recommended). Figure 3-4 d. User Manual for saving a Profile...
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... Internet" on the CD. d. Click the Install Software link and the Smart Wizard starts. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. For more details about connecting, see "Connecting to continue. Insert the NETGEAR CD. c. a. Figure 3-6 4. Figure 3-7 3-6 Basic Setup v2.2, December 2005 When the Installation Complete message appears, click Next. b. First...
... Internet" on the CD. d. Click the Install Software link and the Smart Wizard starts. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. For more details about connecting, see "Connecting to continue. Insert the NETGEAR CD. c. a. Figure 3-6 4. Figure 3-7 3-6 Basic Setup v2.2, December 2005 When the Installation Complete message appears, click Next. b. First...
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c. Figure 3-8 Basic Setup 3-7 v2.2, December 2005 When prompted, insert your wireless PC card. b. d. You will be prompted to select the country where you connect to a network (recommended). Now, insert the wireless PC card. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 2. a. Click Next to let the wizard help you are located. You will be prompted to accept. Select the country and click Agree.
c. Figure 3-8 Basic Setup 3-7 v2.2, December 2005 When prompted, insert your wireless PC card. b. d. You will be prompted to select the country where you connect to a network (recommended). Now, insert the wireless PC card. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 2. a. Click Next to let the wizard help you are located. You will be prompted to accept. Select the country and click Agree.
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... Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 e. Figure 3-10 3. For more information about connecting, see "Connecting to a minute for your choice. Hidden Figure 3-9 f. It could take up to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on the desktop. If the ...network uses security, then the Smart Wizard detects it. The WG511v2 icon appears in the drop-down list, and the wizard records your wireless connection to verify your wireless connection. Select the wireless network from the drop-down list, but the Network Name (...
... Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 e. Figure 3-10 3. For more information about connecting, see "Connecting to a minute for your choice. Hidden Figure 3-9 f. It could take up to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on the desktop. If the ...network uses security, then the Smart Wizard detects it. The WG511v2 icon appears in the drop-down list, and the wizard records your wireless connection to verify your wireless connection. Select the wireless network from the drop-down list, but the Network Name (...
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... on the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard. Basic Setup 3-9 v2.2, December 2005 The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet The WG511v2 has indicators in the lower right of the Windows task bar. Signal Strength: Shows the signal strength of the network...
... on the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard. Basic Setup 3-9 v2.2, December 2005 The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet The WG511v2 has indicators in the lower right of the Windows task bar. Signal Strength: Shows the signal strength of the network...
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... or 169.254..x.x Description Wireless Internet connection OK. If you are connected to a router, but problem with the router. Connection Indicator Connected to Internet or IP Address Connected to the Internet, then check the router's Internet connection. By default, this line. If you right-click in isolating a problem. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Router/Internet Connection Indicator: This shows...
... or 169.254..x.x Description Wireless Internet connection OK. If you are connected to a router, but problem with the router. Connection Indicator Connected to Internet or IP Address Connected to the Internet, then check the router's Internet connection. By default, this line. If you right-click in isolating a problem. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Router/Internet Connection Indicator: This shows...
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... is plugged in the Windows System Tray (SysTray). The System Tray resides on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 indicate the condition of the taskbar in the Microsoft Windows desktop. The wireless link is no connection to the notebook PC. The wireless PC Card has a connection with another wireless node. Green Activity On Blinking Activity - There is weak. Link LED Figure 3-14 Activity...
... is plugged in the Windows System Tray (SysTray). The System Tray resides on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 indicate the condition of the taskbar in the Microsoft Windows desktop. The wireless link is no connection to the notebook PC. The wireless PC Card has a connection with another wireless node. Green Activity On Blinking Activity - There is weak. Link LED Figure 3-14 Activity...
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... use your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 to connect to your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and how to change the WG511v2 wireless settings. Understanding the WG511v2 Smart Wizard Note: These instructions explain how to use the NETGEAR WG511v2 Smart Wizard to set of tools to: • Choose the network that it matches the wireless security settings for your wireless PC card • Monitor wireless network connections •...
... use your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 to connect to your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and how to change the WG511v2 wireless settings. Understanding the WG511v2 Smart Wizard Note: These instructions explain how to use the NETGEAR WG511v2 Smart Wizard to set of tools to: • Choose the network that it matches the wireless security settings for your wireless PC card • Monitor wireless network connections •...