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NETGEAR, INC. Microsoft and Windows are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications Actual data throughput will not occur in this equipment...The WG511v2 has been tested and complies with faster expert technical support and timely notices of product and software upgrades. in the United States and/or other countries. NETGEAR does not assume any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Other brand and ...
NETGEAR, INC. Microsoft and Windows are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications Actual data throughput will not occur in this equipment...The WG511v2 has been tested and complies with faster expert technical support and timely notices of product and software upgrades. in the United States and/or other countries. NETGEAR does not assume any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Other brand and ...
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... 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 ... 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 Wizard...
... 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 ... 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 Wizard...
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... and IEEE 802.11b wireless standards are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your network setup or to return the product for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Resource CD, including: - Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in the Box? Chapter 2-2 v2.2, December 2005 Introduction Driver and Smart Wizard Software -
... and IEEE 802.11b wireless standards are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your network setup or to return the product for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Resource CD, including: - Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in the Box? Chapter 2-2 v2.2, December 2005 Introduction Driver and Smart Wizard Software -
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... 3-1, and locate the section for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Table 2-1. wireless and wired network. Windows prompts for How to • Windows Client and File this table. How Do I Want To ... ? TCP/IP Internet networking software installed and configured on your PC based ... 3. Connect to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" on page B-1. files you implement are For help with a wireless router or access point connected to those already in the are commonly managed by corporate combined the combined Workgroup or Domain computer support...
... 3-1, and locate the section for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Table 2-1. wireless and wired network. Windows prompts for How to • Windows Client and File this table. How Do I Want To ... ? TCP/IP Internet networking software installed and configured on your PC based ... 3. Connect to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" on page B-1. files you implement are For help with a wireless router or access point connected to those already in the are commonly managed by corporate combined the combined Workgroup or Domain computer support...
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... where you will connect before you can easily connect to 802.11 wireless networks at distances of the WG511v2 driver software. 3-1 v2.2, December 2005 Chapter 3 Basic Setup This chapter describes how to install your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 and set up basic wireless connectivity on page 4-9 in this manual. Deploy the security features appropriate...
... where you will connect before you can easily connect to 802.11 wireless networks at distances of the WG511v2 driver software. 3-1 v2.2, December 2005 Chapter 3 Basic Setup This chapter describes how to install your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 and set up basic wireless connectivity on page 4-9 in this manual. Deploy the security features appropriate...
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... to the version of Windows that corresponds to continue. b. Click the Install Software link and the Smart Wizard starts. First, install the WG511v2 software. Insert the NETGEAR CD. Figure 3-1 Basic Setup 3-3 v2.2, December 2005 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...
... to the version of Windows that corresponds to continue. b. Click the Install Software link and the Smart Wizard starts. First, install the WG511v2 software. Insert the NETGEAR CD. Figure 3-1 Basic Setup 3-3 v2.2, December 2005 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...
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... the CD. b. Insert the NETGEAR CD. c. Click the Install Software link and the Smart Wizard starts. Figure 3-6 4. Figure 3-7 3-6 Basic Setup v2.2, December 2005 For Windows 2000 & 98SE/Me Users Installing a WG511v2 1. a. When the Installation Complete message appears, click Next. First, install the WG511v2 software. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 The Smart...
... the CD. b. Insert the NETGEAR CD. c. Click the Install Software link and the Smart Wizard starts. Figure 3-6 4. Figure 3-7 3-6 Basic Setup v2.2, December 2005 For Windows 2000 & 98SE/Me Users Installing a WG511v2 1. a. When the Installation Complete message appears, click Next. First, install the WG511v2 software. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 The Smart...
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... the sWG511v2 icon to the Internet: • WG511v2 Icon: After you can view the status bar. signal strength connection status Router/Internet connection indicator Unlocked: Network does not use security Locked: Network uses security Figure 3-11 Connection Status: The color shows the... you install the WG511v2 software, the icon appears on the network. Signal Strength: Shows the signal strength of the wireless network. It is color coded to the wireless access point. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet ...
... the sWG511v2 icon to the Internet: • WG511v2 Icon: After you can view the status bar. signal strength connection status Router/Internet connection indicator Unlocked: Network does not use security Locked: Network uses security Figure 3-11 Connection Status: The color shows the... you install the WG511v2 software, the icon appears on the network. Signal Strength: Shows the signal strength of the wireless network. It is color coded to the wireless access point. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet ...
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...Download the upgrade from your laptop computer. 4. Remove the WG511v2 software from the NETGEAR Web site Support page. 3. To install an upgrade, follow these two ways: • Navigate the Windows Start menu to the WG511v2 Wireless PC Card program group, select the uninstall option, and follow ... that you downloaded (the file ends in these steps. 1. 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. User Manual for any profiles that you want to the Control Panel Add ...
...Download the upgrade from your laptop computer. 4. Remove the WG511v2 software from the NETGEAR Web site Support page. 3. To install an upgrade, follow these two ways: • Navigate the Windows Start menu to the WG511v2 Wireless PC Card program group, select the uninstall option, and follow ... that you downloaded (the file ends in these steps. 1. 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. User Manual for any profiles that you want to the Control Panel Add ...
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... 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 the network that it matches the wireless security settings for your wireless PC card • Monitor wireless network connections • Save your settings in profiles • Remove or reinstall the wireless adapter software The...
... 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 the network that it matches the wireless security settings for your wireless PC card • Monitor wireless network connections • Save your settings in profiles • Remove or reinstall the wireless adapter software The...
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... know the WEP key. If 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. After installation you use the Status Bar to ...use the Find a Network button on page -9. 4-2 Network Connections and Wireless Security v2.2, December 2005 Hidden Network Figure...
... know the WEP key. If 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. After installation you use the Status Bar to ...use the Find a Network button on page -9. 4-2 Network Connections and Wireless Security v2.2, December 2005 Hidden Network Figure...
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.... Note: If you want to the previous settings. 4. Also, for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 c. Figure 4-3 Computer with wireless adapter card Computer 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... access on your network. User Manual for problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on your computers. Verify connectivity by using a browser such as Netscape or Internet...
.... Note: If you want to the previous settings. 4. Also, for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 c. Figure 4-3 Computer with wireless adapter card Computer 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... access on your network. User Manual for problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on your computers. Verify connectivity by using a browser such as Netscape or Internet...
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...type the name of the profile. For instructions on setting up static IP addresses on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Resource CD. Select or enter the Network Name (SSID) for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Note: Ad Hoc mode will not work using DHCP settings. e. Click ... create an Ad Hoc mode profile. 1. Make sure the WG511v2 software is installed and the WG511v2 is fully inserted in an available CardBus slot in your settings in this profile. 4-6 Network Connections and Wireless Security v2.2, December 2005 All the configuration settings are saved in ...
...type the name of the profile. For instructions on setting up static IP addresses on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Resource CD. Select or enter the Network Name (SSID) for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Note: Ad Hoc mode will not work using DHCP settings. e. Click ... create an Ad Hoc mode profile. 1. Make sure the WG511v2 software is installed and the WG511v2 is fully inserted in an available CardBus slot in your settings in this profile. 4-6 Network Connections and Wireless Security v2.2, December 2005 All the configuration settings are saved in ...
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..., 802.11b, or 802.11g) for problems with another nearby wireless device, select a channel that is not being used by any other wireless networks near your area. 6. Click Initiate Ad Hoc. Please see "Removing the WG511v2 Software" on page B-1. Select the Computer-to -Computer (Ad Hoc)... problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on the country. Click OK. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 You may need to the highest speed. 4-8 Network Connections and...
..., 802.11b, or 802.11g) for problems with another nearby wireless device, select a channel that is not being used by any other wireless networks near your area. 6. Click Initiate Ad Hoc. Please see "Removing the WG511v2 Software" on page B-1. Select the Computer-to -Computer (Ad Hoc)... problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on the country. Click OK. 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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... available CardBus slot in the access point. Network Connections and Wireless Security v2.2, December 2005 4-11 Make sure the WG511v2 software is installed and the WG511v2 is configured in your laptop computer. The Settings tab page opens. c. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Setting up WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps...
... available CardBus slot in the access point. Network Connections and Wireless Security v2.2, December 2005 4-11 Make sure the WG511v2 software is installed and the WG511v2 is configured in your laptop computer. The Settings tab page opens. c. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Setting up WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps...
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...Setting up WPA2-PSK Security Follow the steps below to exit the configuration utility. The configuration utility will use the same passphrase for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 3. Note: The characters are saved in this profile. Click Close to configure WPA2-PSK Security. 1. b. Select the ... CardBus slot in your settings in a Profile. Click Apply. a. Click the Save Profile button. a. Make sure the WG511v2 software is installed and the WG511v2 is not available in the other devices, you will automatically generate the WEP keys. User Manual for all...
...Setting up WPA2-PSK Security Follow the steps below to exit the configuration utility. The configuration utility will use the same passphrase for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 3. Note: The characters are saved in this profile. Click Close to configure WPA2-PSK Security. 1. b. Select the ... CardBus slot in your settings in a Profile. Click Apply. a. Click the Save Profile button. a. Make sure the WG511v2 software is installed and the WG511v2 is not available in the other devices, you will automatically generate the WEP keys. User Manual for all...
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Make sure the WG511v2 software is installed and the WG511v2 is configured in the access point. Configure the Security settings. In the Profile box, select the profile or type 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 a profile name. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Setting up WPA-PSK Security Follow the steps below to open the Smart Wizard. Run the WG511v2 Smart Wizard. b....
Make sure the WG511v2 software is installed and the WG511v2 is configured in the access point. Configure the Security settings. In the Profile box, select the profile or type 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 a profile name. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Setting up WPA-PSK Security Follow the steps below to open the Smart Wizard. Run the WG511v2 Smart Wizard. b....
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... security, the data broadcast over the wireless link is the region setting for wireless transmission. Some wireless networks will restrict access based on a list of the adapter. If you are automatically scanned. The approved channels for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 • Receive Statistics...the wireless adapter. User Manual for the region are communicating with such a network, you would have to provide the address shown here to the network administrator before you would be allowed to connect. About Page The About page displays the current software version...
... security, the data broadcast over the wireless link is the region setting for wireless transmission. Some wireless networks will restrict access based on a list of the adapter. If you are automatically scanned. The approved channels for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 • Receive Statistics...the wireless adapter. User Manual for the region are communicating with such a network, you would have to provide the address shown here to the network administrator before you would be allowed to connect. About Page The About page displays the current software version...
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... Restart the cable or DSL 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 not loaded. Reload the WG511v2 software, if necessary. The LEDs blink alternately... encounter. The WG511v2 is not inserted into the slot properly or the WG511v2 software is recognized and enabled. cannot connect. Please refer to the link to other computers on your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2. Check the SSID and WEP settings. I can connect to...
... Restart the cable or DSL 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 not loaded. Reload the WG511v2 software, if necessary. The LEDs blink alternately... encounter. The WG511v2 is not inserted into the slot properly or the WG511v2 software is recognized and enabled. cannot connect. Please refer to the link to other computers on your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2. Check the SSID and WEP settings. I can connect to...
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... receive a valid IP address from the Wireless Router/AP? User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 The WG511v2 Smart Wizard keeps asking me to save the changes. Note: Be sure all computers in your Ad Hoc network are configured with Windows XP During the WG511v2 software installation the wizard prompts you close the...
... receive a valid IP address from the Wireless Router/AP? User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 The WG511v2 Smart Wizard keeps asking me to save the changes. Note: Be sure all computers in your Ad Hoc network are configured with Windows XP During the WG511v2 software installation the wizard prompts you close the...