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... Please refer to the support information card that shipped with your Support information card. in a residential installation. Information is encouraged to try to the products described in the United States and/or other countries. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802... designed to Part 15 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 the FCC Rules. Support Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR, for a Class B digital device, ...
... Please refer to the support information card that shipped with your Support information card. in a residential installation. Information is encouraged to try to the products described in the United States and/or other countries. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802... designed to Part 15 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 the FCC Rules. Support Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR, for a Class B digital device, ...
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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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... you need to simplify your NETGEAR dealer. The LED indicates the wireless link condition and signal quality of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 with an available PCMCIA or CardBus slot. • The wireless interface of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 remains outside of data encryption or no data encryption is inserted into a notebook. Driver and Smart Wizard Software - Keep the carton, including the...
... you need to simplify your NETGEAR dealer. The LED indicates the wireless link condition and signal quality of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 with an available PCMCIA or CardBus slot. • The wireless interface of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 remains outside of data encryption or no data encryption is inserted into a notebook. Driver and Smart Wizard Software - Keep the carton, including the...
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... connect to the networking software, see the wirelessly Network wireless network needs to be provided in • The same Windows usually managed by 2. If so-called Windows 'peer' NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Explorer copy Workgroup networking is being PC Card WG511v2 Resource and paste used,...in a my computers in the Windows system exchange files enabled for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Table 2-1. "Profiles" on the Windows 3. wireless and wired network. Browse the combined wireless and individuals who want must be provided when For assistance with : ...
... connect to the networking software, see the wirelessly Network wireless network needs to be provided in • The same Windows usually managed by 2. If so-called Windows 'peer' NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Explorer copy Workgroup networking is being PC Card WG511v2 Resource and paste used,...in a my computers in the Windows system exchange files enabled for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Table 2-1. "Profiles" on the Windows 3. wireless and wired network. Browse the combined wireless and individuals who want must be provided when For assistance with : ...
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... take appropriate steps to 802.11 wireless networks at distances of the WG511v2 driver software. 3-1 v2.2, December 2005 It is covered in Chapter 4, "Network Connections and Wireless Security" in this manual. Because walls do not always block wireless signals, others outside your immediate area could access your network. The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 provides highly effective security features which...
... take appropriate steps to 802.11 wireless networks at distances of the WG511v2 driver software. 3-1 v2.2, December 2005 It is covered in Chapter 4, "Network Connections and Wireless Security" in this manual. Because walls do not always block wireless signals, others outside your immediate area could access your network. The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 provides highly effective security features which...
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.... d. 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 available network) Note: In order for the WG511v2 Wireless PC Card to communicate with a wireless access point or wireless adapter, all devices must be set up the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 for Windows PCs. Click the Install Software link and the Smart Wizard...
.... d. 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 available network) Note: In order for the WG511v2 Wireless PC Card to communicate with a wireless access point or wireless adapter, all devices must be set up the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 for Windows PCs. Click the Install Software link and the Smart Wizard...
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... the Install Software link and the Smart Wizard starts. For more details about connecting, see "Connecting to verify your wireless connectivity. If the CD main page does not appear, double click autorun.exe on page 3-9. Use the status bar to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on the CD. a. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 The...
... the Install Software link and the Smart Wizard starts. For more details about connecting, see "Connecting to verify your wireless connectivity. If the CD main page does not appear, double click autorun.exe on page 3-9. Use the status bar to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on the CD. a. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 The...
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.... If the signal is poor, then try moving closer to open the Smart Wizard so you install the WG511v2 software, the icon appears on the wireless card show the speed of the network connection. signal strength connection status Router/Internet connection indicator Unlocked: Network does... that show the status of the connection. Basic Setup 3-9 v2.2, December 2005 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. It is used on the system tray...
.... If the signal is poor, then try moving closer to open the Smart Wizard so you install the WG511v2 software, the icon appears on the wireless card show the speed of the network connection. signal strength connection status Router/Internet connection indicator Unlocked: Network does... that show the status of the connection. Basic Setup 3-9 v2.2, December 2005 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. It is used on the system tray...
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....2, December 2005 Basic Setup User Manual for any profiles that you want to the Control Panel Add or Remove Program item, select the WG511v2 Wireless PC Card option, and follow the screen prompts. Upgrading the WG511v2 Software Upgrades may be retained. 2. Write down the settings for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Removing the WG511v2 Software You can remove the wireless adapter software in .exe). 6.
....2, December 2005 Basic Setup User Manual for any profiles that you want to the Control Panel Add or Remove Program item, select the WG511v2 Wireless PC Card option, and follow the screen prompts. Upgrading the WG511v2 Software Upgrades may be retained. 2. Write down the settings for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Removing the WG511v2 Software You can remove the wireless adapter software in .exe). 6.
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... this chapter explain how to use the Smart Wizard. 4-1 v2.2, December 2005 This software automatically restarts when you must disable it now. Chapter 4 Network Connections and Wireless Security This chapter explains how to use your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 to connect to your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and how to set of tools to: • Choose...
... this chapter explain how to use the Smart Wizard. 4-1 v2.2, December 2005 This software automatically restarts when you must disable it now. Chapter 4 Network Connections and Wireless Security This chapter explains how to use your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 to connect to your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and how to set of tools to: • Choose...
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After installation you can use secure networks frequently, set up profiles for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Finding a Network During the WG511v2 software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. Click Next. 4. Note: Make sure that you use the ... a hidden network then you settings, and click Finish. You can use the Find a Network button on page -9. 4-2 Network Connections and Wireless Security v2.2, December 2005 The Settings tab page opens. 2. For more information, see "The Smart Wizard Status Bar" on the Network tab...
After installation you can use secure networks frequently, set up profiles for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Finding a Network During the WG511v2 software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. Click Next. 4. Note: Make sure that you use the ... a hidden network then you settings, and click Finish. You can use the Find a Network button on page -9. 4-2 Network Connections and Wireless Security v2.2, December 2005 The Settings tab page opens. 2. For more information, see "The Smart Wizard Status Bar" on the Network tab...
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... access on your network. For example, this mode is an 802.11 networking framework in the Smart Wizard for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 c. Verify connectivity by using a browser such as Netscape or Internet Explorer to connect to the previous settings. 4. Click...for problems with WG511v2 Wireless PC Card Network Connections and Wireless Security 4-5 v2.2, December 2005 Note: If you want to your computers. Figure 4-3 Computer with wireless adapter card Computer with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be ...
... access on your network. For example, this mode is an 802.11 networking framework in the Smart Wizard for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 c. Verify connectivity by using a browser such as Netscape or Internet Explorer to connect to the previous settings. 4. Click...for problems with WG511v2 Wireless PC Card Network Connections and Wireless Security 4-5 v2.2, December 2005 Note: If you want to your computers. Figure 4-3 Computer with wireless adapter card Computer with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be ...
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Make sure the WG511v2 software is installed and the WG511v2 is fully inserted in an available CardBus slot in a Profile. Figure 4-4 c. f. Click Apply. 2. Ad Hoc mode requires either static IP addresses (such as 192.168.0.1) or the IPX ...protocol. a. b. Click the Save Profile button. In the Profile box, type the name of the profile. Use the icon to the PC Networking Tutorial included on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2...
Make sure the WG511v2 software is installed and the WG511v2 is fully inserted in an available CardBus slot in a Profile. Figure 4-4 c. f. Click Apply. 2. Ad Hoc mode requires either static IP addresses (such as 192.168.0.1) or the IPX ...protocol. a. b. Click the Save Profile button. In the Profile box, type the name of the profile. Use the icon to the PC Networking Tutorial included on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2...
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... reboot in your Ad Hoc computer-to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" on your wireless adapter. Please see "Removing the WG511v2 Software" on the country. Click Initiate Ad Hoc. Note: The channel number differs depending on page -12. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 You may need to the highest speed. 4-8 Network Connections and...
... reboot in your Ad Hoc computer-to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" on your wireless adapter. Please see "Removing the WG511v2 Software" on the country. Click Initiate Ad Hoc. Note: The channel number differs depending on page -12. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 You may need to the highest speed. 4-8 Network Connections and...
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... the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Setting up WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to open the Smart Wizard. Run the WG511v2 Smart Wizard. Make sure the WG511v2 software is installed and the WG511v2 is configured in your laptop computer. Note: You will not get a wireless network ...connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is fully inserted in an available CardBus slot in...
... the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Setting up WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to open the Smart Wizard. Run the WG511v2 Smart Wizard. Make sure the WG511v2 software is installed and the WG511v2 is configured in your laptop computer. Note: You will not get a wireless network ...connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is fully inserted in an available CardBus slot in...
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... to match exactly what is fully inserted in an available CardBus slot in the network. Select Create with Passphrase and enter the passphrase. The configuration utility will use the same passphrase for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 3. b. Run the WG511v2 Smart Wizard. User Manual for all the wireless devices in your settings in this profile. The choices...
... to match exactly what is fully inserted in an available CardBus slot in the network. Select Create with Passphrase and enter the passphrase. The configuration utility will use the same passphrase for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 3. b. Run the WG511v2 Smart Wizard. User Manual for all the wireless devices in your settings in this profile. The choices...
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... network SSID matches exactly what is fully inserted in an available CardBus slot in your laptop computer. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Setting up WPA-PSK Security Follow the steps below to "Wireless Communications:" on WPA security, see the Web link to configure WPA...point. a. For more information on page B-1. 4-14 Network Connections and Wireless Security v2.2, December 2005 Make sure the WG511v2 software is installed and the WG511v2 is configured in a profile name. Run the WG511v2 Smart Wizard. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. In the...
... network SSID matches exactly what is fully inserted in an available CardBus slot in your laptop computer. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Setting up WPA-PSK Security Follow the steps below to "Wireless Communications:" on WPA security, see the Web link to configure WPA...point. a. For more information on page B-1. 4-14 Network Connections and Wireless Security v2.2, December 2005 Make sure the WG511v2 software is installed and the WG511v2 is configured in a profile name. Run the WG511v2 Smart Wizard. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. In the...
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.... Figure 4-14 The following information is a unique 48-bit hardware address assigned to your network. Governments regulate the channels used for the wireless adapter. Restricting access by MAC address adds an obstacle against unwanted access to every network interface card. The approved channels for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 • Receive Statistics: Identifies receive megabits per second...
.... Figure 4-14 The following information is a unique 48-bit hardware address assigned to your network. Governments regulate the channels used for the wireless adapter. Restricting access by MAC address adds an obstacle against unwanted access to every network interface card. The approved channels for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 • Receive Statistics: Identifies receive megabits per second...
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... configured properly on . Check the SSID and WEP settings. Remove and reinsert the WG511v2. Reload the WG511v2 software, if necessary. Or, the access point attempting to connect and the PC card are not lit. cannot connect. This could be powered on your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2. parameters are given to help you may not be a Check to make sure...
... configured properly on . Check the SSID and WEP settings. Remove and reinsert the WG511v2. Reload the WG511v2 software, if necessary. Or, the access point attempting to connect and the PC card are not lit. cannot connect. This could be powered on your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2. parameters are given to help you may not be a Check to make sure...
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...NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 The WG511v2 Smart Wizard keeps asking me to save the changes. Accept the default settings or make your selection. 1. Click the Wireless Networks tab. 4. Here is offering you the chance to save my settings This is because you have made changes to open the WG511v2 ... easiest way is in the CardBus slot in the About page. 5-2 Troubleshooting vv2.2, December 2005 Did the WG511v2 card receive a valid IP address from the Wireless Router/AP? Ad Hoc mode is not working correctly You need to choose either the NETGEAR Smart Wizard or the Windows ...
...NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 The WG511v2 Smart Wizard keeps asking me to save the changes. Accept the default settings or make your selection. 1. Click the Wireless Networks tab. 4. Here is offering you the chance to save my settings This is because you have made changes to open the WG511v2 ... easiest way is in the CardBus slot in the About page. 5-2 Troubleshooting vv2.2, December 2005 Did the WG511v2 card receive a valid IP address from the Wireless Router/AP? Ad Hoc mode is not working correctly You need to choose either the NETGEAR Smart Wizard or the Windows ...