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... not considered co-located. erklærer herved, at least 20 cm from windows to provide maximum shielding. seadme NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele. Note: Dual antennas used for this device must comply with the following: Products with 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz integrated...
... not considered co-located. erklærer herved, at least 20 cm from windows to provide maximum shielding. seadme NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele. Note: Dual antennas used for this device must comply with the following: Products with 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz integrated...
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... Verify System Requirements 3-1 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines 3-2 Infrastructure and Ad Hoc Modes 3-2 WG511v2 Default Wireless Settings 3-2 Basic Installation Instructions 3-3 For Windows XP Users Installing a WG511v2 3-3 For Windows 2000 & 98SE/Me Users Installing a WG511v2 3-6 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet 3-9 The Smart Wizard Status Bar 3-9 The WG511v2 Icon Colors 3-11 WG511v2 LEDs ...3-11 Removing the WG511v2 Software 3-12 Upgrading the WG511v2 Software 3-12 Chapter 4 Network Connections and Wireless Security Understanding the WG511v2 Smart...
... Verify System Requirements 3-1 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines 3-2 Infrastructure and Ad Hoc Modes 3-2 WG511v2 Default Wireless Settings 3-2 Basic Installation Instructions 3-3 For Windows XP Users Installing a WG511v2 3-3 For Windows 2000 & 98SE/Me Users Installing a WG511v2 3-6 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet 3-9 The Smart Wizard Status Bar 3-9 The WG511v2 Icon Colors 3-11 WG511v2 LEDs ...3-11 Removing the WG511v2 Software 3-12 Upgrading the WG511v2 Software 3-12 Chapter 4 Network Connections and Wireless Security Understanding the WG511v2 Smart...
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...; Windows®. 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 your home. In a noisy environment or when the distance between access points when configured in Infrastructure mode. • 54 Mbps high speed data transfer. In addition, it offers the faster speeds of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2...
...; Windows®. 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 your home. In a noisy environment or when the distance between access points when configured in Infrastructure mode. • 54 Mbps high speed data transfer. In addition, it offers the faster speeds of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2...
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..., contact your network setup or to improve data transfer rate. • WPA-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre-Shared Key) support. Driver and Smart Wizard Software - The LED indicates the wireless link condition and signal quality of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 with the WG511v2 Wireless PC Card. The product package should contain the following items: • NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 • Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Resource...
..., contact your network setup or to improve data transfer rate. • WPA-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre-Shared Key) support. Driver and Smart Wizard Software - The LED indicates the wireless link condition and signal quality of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 with the WG511v2 Wireless PC Card. The product package should contain the following items: • NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 • Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Resource...
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... hacking, or network. 2. information 2. To help overcome potential barriers to successfully using printers in the combined wireless and wired network. Table 2-1. To set up wireless equipment such as range, interference, signal quality, and security to match the network. 3. Wireless networking accordingly. In addition, wireless technology adds issues, such as the theft. Use Windows security features. For wireless network range, see Chapter 3, "Basic Setup" and follow the instructions. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 A Road...
... hacking, or network. 2. information 2. To help overcome potential barriers to successfully using printers in the combined wireless and wired network. Table 2-1. To set up wireless equipment such as range, interference, signal quality, and security to match the network. 3. Wireless networking accordingly. In addition, wireless technology adds issues, such as the theft. Use Windows security features. For wireless network range, see Chapter 3, "Basic Setup" and follow the instructions. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 A Road...
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... cable/DSL modem. 3. TCP/IP Internet networking software installed and configured on your version of computer and feature to files Addressing:" on page B-1. wireless and wired network. PC Networking Tutorial on the Windows 3. wireless and wired network. Chapter 2-4 v2.2, December 2005 Introduction To set up to work with a wireless router or access point connected to the 1. Use the information. How Do I? An Internet service such as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. 1. A network with . small networks in their homes, or the target 2. User Manual...
... cable/DSL modem. 3. TCP/IP Internet networking software installed and configured on your version of computer and feature to files Addressing:" on page B-1. wireless and wired network. PC Networking Tutorial on the Windows 3. wireless and wired network. Chapter 2-4 v2.2, December 2005 Introduction To set up to work with a wireless router or access point connected to the 1. Use the information. How Do I? An Internet service such as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. 1. A network with . small networks in their homes, or the target 2. User Manual...
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... network needs to be enabled for such information. From the File printer needs to be wired network. What's Needed? Windows Workgroup settings locate • Windows Client and File are using provided when Windows For help with : Windows Domain settings are using. If so-called Windows 'peer' and Support information that you are commonly managed by corporate computer support groups. Use the 1. networking is being used, the comes with setting up Windows networking, refer to the PC Networking Tutorial on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless a Printer wizard to add...
... network needs to be enabled for such information. From the File printer needs to be wired network. What's Needed? Windows Workgroup settings locate • Windows Client and File are using provided when Windows For help with : Windows Domain settings are using. If so-called Windows 'peer' and Support information that you are commonly managed by corporate computer support groups. Use the 1. networking is being used, the comes with setting up Windows networking, refer to the PC Networking Tutorial on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless a Printer wizard to add...
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... an available CardBus slot. • A CD drive. • 5 MB of free hard disk space. • Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional, 2000, Me, or 98SE. • Some versions of Windows may ask for the original Windows operating system installation files to secure your network from unauthorized access. The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 provides highly effective security features which are covered in "Using Wireless Security Features" on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN).
... an available CardBus slot. • A CD drive. • 5 MB of free hard disk space. • Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional, 2000, Me, or 98SE. • Some versions of Windows may ask for the original Windows operating system installation files to secure your network from unauthorized access. The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 provides highly effective security features which are covered in "Using Wireless Security Features" on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN).
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... going through walls. Wireless security, advanced settings, and Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) instructions are for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines Computers can connect over wireless networks indoors at a range which devices and computers communicate with each other , without the use the factory default settings to set up the network and verify wireless connectivity. If this manual. For example, this mode is used when two Windows computers are between them...
... going through walls. Wireless security, advanced settings, and Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) instructions are for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines Computers can connect over wireless networks indoors at a range which devices and computers communicate with each other , without the use the factory default settings to set up the network and verify wireless connectivity. If this manual. For example, this mode is used when two Windows computers are between them...
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... with a wireless access point or wireless adapter, all devices must be set up to use the same wireless network name (SSID). • Network Mode (Infrastructure or Ad-hoc): Infrastructure • Data security WEP or WPA-PSK encryption: Disabled The section below provides instructions for setting up the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 for basic wireless connectivity to continue. The procedures below that corresponds to the version of Windows that corresponds to the version of Windows you are using . Basic Installation Instructions Use the...
... with a wireless access point or wireless adapter, all devices must be set up to use the same wireless network name (SSID). • Network Mode (Infrastructure or Ad-hoc): Infrastructure • Data security WEP or WPA-PSK encryption: Disabled The section below provides instructions for setting up the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 for basic wireless connectivity to continue. The procedures below that corresponds to the version of Windows that corresponds to the version of Windows you are using . Basic Installation Instructions Use the...
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User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet The WG511v2 has indicators in three locations that show the status of your wireless and Internet connection. • WG511v2 Wireless PC Card LEDs: The two LEDs on the wireless card show the status of the Windows task bar. It is color coded to show the speed of the wireless network. The status bar at the bottom of the page shows details...
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet The WG511v2 has indicators in three locations that show the status of your wireless and Internet connection. • WG511v2 Wireless PC Card LEDs: The two LEDs on the wireless card show the status of the Windows task bar. It is color coded to show the speed of the wireless network. The status bar at the bottom of the page shows details...
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..., then only the IP address is useful in isolating a problem. Wireless connection to router OK but not to a router, but no Internet connection at router. Figure 3-13 3-10 v2.2, December 2005 Basic Setup Wireless connection to Router or 169.254..x.x Description Wireless Internet connection OK. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Router/Internet Connection Indicator: This shows the progress of your connection. By default, this line. If you are connected to the Internet, then check the router's Internet connection.
..., then only the IP address is useful in isolating a problem. Wireless connection to router OK but not to a router, but no Internet connection at router. Figure 3-13 3-10 v2.2, December 2005 Basic Setup Wireless connection to Router or 169.254..x.x Description Wireless Internet connection OK. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Router/Internet Connection Indicator: This shows the progress of your connection. By default, this line. If you are connected to the Internet, then check the router's Internet connection.
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... settings for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Removing the WG511v2 Software You can remove the wireless adapter software in .exe). 6. Remove the WG511v2 adapter from your laptop computer. 3-12 v2.2, December 2005 Basic Setup Upgrading the WG511v2 Software Upgrades may be retained. 2. Run the installer that you downloaded (the file ends in these steps. 1. Follow the installer instructions, and if prompted, then restart your laptop computer. 4. Download the upgrade...
... settings for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Removing the WG511v2 Software You can remove the wireless adapter software in .exe). 6. Remove the WG511v2 adapter from your laptop computer. 3-12 v2.2, December 2005 Basic Setup Upgrading the WG511v2 Software Upgrades may be retained. 2. Run the installer that you downloaded (the file ends in these steps. 1. Follow the installer instructions, and if prompted, then restart your laptop computer. 4. Download the upgrade...
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... you use Windows XP, and chose the Windows XP configuration utility during installation, then you have installed the WG511v2 software from the system tray icon, click the Properties button, click the Wireless Networks tab and then clear the "Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings" check box. 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...
... you use Windows XP, and chose the Windows XP configuration utility during installation, then you have installed the WG511v2 software from the system tray icon, click the Properties button, click the Wireless Networks tab and then clear the "Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings" check box. 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...
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... matches the network you want to replace the previous settings stored in Profile. Default: The Profile named Default automatically scans for any available network. If you use your settings. Profiles User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 The WG511v2 Smart Wizard uses profiles to store all the settings that you can set up: • Access Point (Infrastructure) - connect directly to another computer with the 802.11 infrastructure mode. •...
... matches the network you want to replace the previous settings stored in Profile. Default: The Profile named Default automatically scans for any available network. If you use your settings. Profiles User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 The WG511v2 Smart Wizard uses profiles to store all the settings that you can set up: • Access Point (Infrastructure) - connect directly to another computer with the 802.11 infrastructure mode. •...
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.... a. Figure 4-2 2. In the Network Name (SSID) field select a network or enter the SSID. The Settings page opens. Use the icon to a wireless access point or router. 1. In the Network Type section, be sure that Access Point (Infrastructure) is selected. Click Apply. 4-4 Network Connections and Wireless Security v2.2, December 2005 User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router Follow these instructions to set up the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 to connect to open the Smart...
.... a. Figure 4-2 2. In the Network Name (SSID) field select a network or enter the SSID. The Settings page opens. Use the icon to a wireless access point or router. 1. In the Network Type section, be sure that Access Point (Infrastructure) is selected. Click Apply. 4-4 Network Connections and Wireless Security v2.2, December 2005 User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router Follow these instructions to set up the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 to connect to open the Smart...
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... printer access on your computers. Note: If you want to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" on your network. Verify wireless connectivity to the previous settings. 4. Please refer to exchange files directly between them. You can check the status bar in which devices or computers communicate directly with WG511v2 Wireless PC Card Network Connections and Wireless Security 4-5 v2.2, December 2005 Ad Hoc mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with accessing network...
... printer access on your computers. Note: If you want to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" on your network. Verify wireless connectivity to the previous settings. 4. Please refer to exchange files directly between them. You can check the status bar in which devices or computers communicate directly with WG511v2 Wireless PC Card Network Connections and Wireless Security 4-5 v2.2, December 2005 Ad Hoc mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with accessing network...
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... notice interference problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on page B-1. Starting a Computer-to the highest speed. 4-8 Network Connections and Wireless Security v2.2, December 2005 Click Initiate Ad Hoc. On the Settings tab page of the Smart Wizard, select or type the Network Name (SSID). 2. If you cannot connect, see the link to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" on your...
... notice interference problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on page B-1. Starting a Computer-to the highest speed. 4-8 Network Connections and Wireless Security v2.2, December 2005 Click Initiate Ad Hoc. On the Settings tab page of the Smart Wizard, select or type the Network Name (SSID). 2. If you cannot connect, see the link to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" on your...
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... modem, router, access point, and notebook PC. Chapter 5 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about connecting to wireless networks and the Internet, see if the PC Card is recognized and enabled. Also, for problems with the same wireless to an access point, but I can connect to make sure that the IP addresses and the Windows networking configuration problem. Check the SSID and WEP settings. parameters are not configured with accessing network resources, the Windows software might not be a Check to an access point...
... modem, router, access point, and notebook PC. Chapter 5 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about connecting to wireless networks and the Internet, see if the PC Card is recognized and enabled. Also, for problems with the same wireless to an access point, but I can connect to make sure that the IP addresses and the Windows networking configuration problem. Check the SSID and WEP settings. parameters are not configured with accessing network resources, the Windows software might not be a Check to an access point...
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... address from the Wireless Router/AP? Click Initiate Ad Hoc. 4. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 The WG511v2 Smart Wizard keeps asking me to save the changes. Here is not working correctly You need to choose either the NETGEAR Smart Wizard or the Windows configuration utility. Go to -Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Type. 3. Accept the default settings or make your Ad Hoc network are configured with Windows XP During the WG511v2 software installation the wizard...
... address from the Wireless Router/AP? Click Initiate Ad Hoc. 4. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 The WG511v2 Smart Wizard keeps asking me to save the changes. Here is not working correctly You need to choose either the NETGEAR Smart Wizard or the Windows configuration utility. Go to -Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Type. 3. Accept the default settings or make your Ad Hoc network are configured with Windows XP During the WG511v2 software installation the wizard...