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... 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...
... 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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... the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 with another wireless node or the associated access point. Products that support the IEEE 802.11g 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: - Driver and Smart Wizard Software...
... the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 with another wireless node or the associated access point. Products that support the IEEE 802.11g 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: - Driver and Smart Wizard Software...
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... section below provides instructions for setting up the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 for Windows PCs. If the CD main page does not appear, double click autorun.exe on the CD. b. d. When the Installation Complete message appears, click Next. Click the Install Software link and the Smart Wizard starts. Basic Installation Instructions Use the procedure...
... section below provides instructions for setting up the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 for Windows PCs. If the CD main page does not appear, double click autorun.exe on the CD. b. d. When the Installation Complete message appears, click Next. Click the Install Software link and the Smart Wizard starts. Basic Installation Instructions Use the procedure...
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... the Windows XP documentation for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 2. You will be prompted to set up your wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utility If you choose the Windows Zero Configuration option, then you are located. Use the Smart Wizard to set up your wireless PC card. Select the country and...
... the Windows XP documentation for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 2. You will be prompted to set up your wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utility If you choose the Windows Zero Configuration option, then you are located. Use the Smart Wizard to set up your wireless PC card. Select the country and...
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... Setup 3-5 v2.2, December 2005 Select the wireless network from the drop-down list, but the Network Name (SSID) is blank. If the network uses security, then the Smart Wizard detects it. It could take up to a network (recommended). Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 b.
... Setup 3-5 v2.2, December 2005 Select the wireless network from the drop-down list, but the Network Name (SSID) is blank. If the network uses security, then the Smart Wizard detects it. It could take up to a network (recommended). Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 b.
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... Users Installing a WG511v2 1. Insert the NETGEAR CD. Use the status bar to continue. First, install the WG511v2 software. c. When the Installation Complete message appears, click Next. b. Figure 3-7 3-6 Basic Setup v2.2, December 2005 Figure 3-6 4. Follow the Wizard steps, and click Next to verify your wireless connectivity. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 The Smart Wizard Settings page opens...
... Users Installing a WG511v2 1. Insert the NETGEAR CD. Use the status bar to continue. First, install the WG511v2 software. c. When the Installation Complete message appears, click Next. b. Figure 3-7 3-6 Basic Setup v2.2, December 2005 Figure 3-6 4. Follow the Wizard steps, and click Next to verify your wireless connectivity. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 The Smart Wizard Settings page opens...
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... the desktop. The wizard initiates your wireless connectivity. The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. Use the status bar to verify your wireless connection. Select the wireless network from the drop-down list, but the Network Name (SSID) is blank. Hidden Figure 3-9 f. Follow the Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 e. g. After you have...
... the desktop. The wizard initiates your wireless connectivity. The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. Use the status bar to verify your wireless connection. Select the wireless network from the drop-down list, but the Network Name (SSID) is blank. Hidden Figure 3-9 f. Follow the Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 e. g. After you have...
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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 wireless network. The status bar at the bottom of the...
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 wireless network. The status bar at the bottom of the...
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... 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 the network that it matches the wireless security settings for your wireless PC card • Monitor wireless network connections • Save your network. Understanding the WG511v2 Smart Wizard Note: These instructions explain...
... 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 the network that it matches the wireless security settings for your wireless PC card • Monitor wireless network connections • Save your network. Understanding the WG511v2 Smart Wizard Note: These instructions explain...
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... you know the WEP key. 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. For more information, see "The Smart Wizard Status Bar" on the Network tab at any time to view the available networks and select...
... you know the WEP key. 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. For more information, see "The Smart Wizard Status Bar" on the Network tab at any time to view the available networks and select...
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If you do not enter a name in Profile. Then, you can create a profile for a particular wireless network. connect to an access point or router with the 802.11 ad hoc mode. 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 store multiple profiles and...
If you do not enter a name in Profile. Then, you can create a profile for a particular wireless network. connect to an access point or router with the 802.11 ad hoc mode. 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 store multiple profiles and...
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.... 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 Wizard. b. c. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID...
.... 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 Wizard. b. c. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID...
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...-computer setting of an access point. For example, this mode is an 802.11 networking framework in the Smart Wizard for problems with WG511v2 Wireless PC Card Network Connections and Wireless Security 4-5 v2.2, December 2005 Please refer to the previous settings. 4. Ad Hoc mode is used when ...up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile The computer-to the Internet, or check for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 c. Note: If you want to your network. Click Close to exit the wizard, or Cancel to return to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" on page -1. Verify...
...-computer setting of an access point. For example, this mode is an 802.11 networking framework in the Smart Wizard for problems with WG511v2 Wireless PC Card Network Connections and Wireless Security 4-5 v2.2, December 2005 Please refer to the previous settings. 4. Ad Hoc mode is used when ...up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile The computer-to the Internet, or check for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 c. Note: If you want to your network. Click Close to exit the wizard, or Cancel to return to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" on page -1. Verify...
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Follow the instructions below to open the Smart Wizard. a. d. Click Apply. 2. Run the WG511v2 Smart Wizard. Use the icon to create an Ad Hoc mode profile. 1. In the Profile box, type the name of the profile. Click the Save Profile button. ... Networking Tutorial included on a Windows PC, refer to -Computer (Ad Hoc) for the Network Type. 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. f. User Manual for the Ad Hoc network. For instructions on setting up static IP...
Follow the instructions below to open the Smart Wizard. a. d. Click Apply. 2. Run the WG511v2 Smart Wizard. Use the icon to create an Ad Hoc mode profile. 1. In the Profile box, type the name of the profile. Click the Save Profile button. ... Networking Tutorial included on a Windows PC, refer to -Computer (Ad Hoc) for the Network Type. 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. f. User Manual for the Ad Hoc network. For instructions on setting up static IP...
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... using the Ping program: a. On the Windows taskbar click the Start button, and then click Run. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 b. c. Configure each PC with either a static IP address or with 192.168.0.1 as its IP address, type ping -t... wireless connectivity between your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Resource CD. Assuming the target PC is established. Figure 4-6 At this point the connection is configured with the IPX protocol. The ping response should change to the previous settings. 3. Click Apply. Click Close to exit the Smart Wizard,...
... using the Ping program: a. On the Windows taskbar click the Start button, and then click Run. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 b. c. Configure each PC with either a static IP address or with 192.168.0.1 as its IP address, type ping -t... wireless connectivity between your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Resource CD. Assuming the target PC is established. Figure 4-6 At this point the connection is configured with the IPX protocol. The ping response should change to the previous settings. 3. Click Apply. Click Close to exit the Smart Wizard,...
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..., see the link to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" on the country. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 You may need to reboot in your area. 6. On the Settings tab page of the Smart Wizard, select or type the Network Name (SSID). 2. Select the Computer-to -Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection...
..., see the link to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" on the country. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 You may need to reboot in your area. 6. On the Settings tab page of the Smart Wizard, select or type the Network Name (SSID). 2. Select the Computer-to -Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection...
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User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Setting up WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to open the Smart Wizard. b. In the Profile box, select the profile or type in your laptop computer. In the Network Name (SSID) field select the network, or enter the SSID. c. Make sure the WG511v2 software is installed and...
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Setting up WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to open the Smart Wizard. b. In the Profile box, select the profile or type in your laptop computer. In the Network Name (SSID) field select the network, or enter the SSID. c. Make sure the WG511v2 software is installed and...
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... saved in this profile. Click Apply. User Manual for all the wireless devices in the network. The configuration utility will use the same passphrase for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 3. b. Run the WG511v2 Smart Wizard. Be sure to match exactly what is not available in the access... point and other 802.11b wireless devices. 5. If the passphrase method is in the other...
... saved in this profile. Click Apply. User Manual for all the wireless devices in the network. The configuration utility will use the same passphrase for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 3. b. Run the WG511v2 Smart Wizard. Be sure to match exactly what is not available in the access... point and other 802.11b wireless devices. 5. If the passphrase method is in the other...
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...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. Make sure the WG511v2 software is installed and the WG511v2 is configured in your laptop computer. Configure the Security settings. a. Note: You will not get a wireless..., or enter the SSID. For more information on WPA security, see the Web link to "Wireless Communications:" on page B-1. 4-14 Network Connections and Wireless Security v2.2, December 2005 b. In the Security section, select WPA-PSK [TKIP]. b. The Settings...
...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. Make sure the WG511v2 software is installed and the WG511v2 is configured in your laptop computer. Configure the Security settings. a. Note: You will not get a wireless..., or enter the SSID. For more information on WPA security, see the Web link to "Wireless Communications:" on page B-1. 4-14 Network Connections and Wireless Security v2.2, December 2005 b. In the Security section, select WPA-PSK [TKIP]. b. The Settings...
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... made changes to the settings and the Smart Wizard is to click the system tray icon to open the WG511v2 Smart Wizard. Then check the IP address in the Network Name (SSID). 2. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 The WG511v2 Smart Wizard keeps asking me to save the changes....your selection. 1. Did the WG511v2 card receive a valid IP address from the Wireless Router/AP? Click Apply. Here is in the CardBus slot in the same subnet. Ad Hoc mode is not working correctly You need to choose either the NETGEAR Smart Wizard or the Windows configuration utility...
... made changes to the settings and the Smart Wizard is to click the system tray icon to open the WG511v2 Smart Wizard. Then check the IP address in the Network Name (SSID). 2. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 The WG511v2 Smart Wizard keeps asking me to save the changes....your selection. 1. Did the WG511v2 card receive a valid IP address from the Wireless Router/AP? Click Apply. Here is in the CardBus slot in the same subnet. Ad Hoc mode is not working correctly You need to choose either the NETGEAR Smart Wizard or the Windows configuration utility...