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... How to Print this Manual ...x Chapter 1 Basic Setup What You Need Before You Begin 1-1 Verify System Requirements 1-1 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines 1-1 What Is in the Box ...1-2 WG511T Default Wireless Settings 1-2 Installation ...1-3 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet 1-7 WG511T Icon Colors 1-7 Smart Wizard Status Bar 1-8 WG511T LEDs ...1-9 Removing the WG511T Software 1-9 Upgrading the WG511T Software 1-10 Chapter...
... How to Print this Manual ...x Chapter 1 Basic Setup What You Need Before You Begin 1-1 Verify System Requirements 1-1 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines 1-1 What Is in the Box ...1-2 WG511T Default Wireless Settings 1-2 Installation ...1-3 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet 1-7 WG511T Icon Colors 1-7 Smart Wizard Status Bar 1-8 WG511T LEDs ...1-9 Removing the WG511T Software 1-9 Upgrading the WG511T Software 1-10 Chapter...
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..., CDs, URL names User input • Formats. This manual is used to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T January 2007 ix v3.0, January 2007 This manual uses the following formats to install, configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T. About This Manual The NETGEAR® Prosafe™ SSL VPN Concentrator 25 SSL312 Reference...
..., CDs, URL names User input • Formats. This manual is used to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T January 2007 ix v3.0, January 2007 This manual uses the following formats to install, configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T. About This Manual The NETGEAR® Prosafe™ SSL VPN Concentrator 25 SSL312 Reference...
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... are covered in Chapter 2, "Network Connections and Wireless Security" in this manual. Chapter 1 Basic Setup The NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T lets you can connect over wireless networks indoors at http://www.netgear.com. For best results, avoid potential sources of the WG511T driver software. This chapter describes how to wireless networks. It is designed for the original Windows...
... are covered in Chapter 2, "Network Connections and Wireless Security" in this manual. Chapter 1 Basic Setup The NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T lets you can connect over wireless networks indoors at http://www.netgear.com. For best results, avoid potential sources of the WG511T driver software. This chapter describes how to wireless networks. It is designed for the original Windows...
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...): Any (First available network) Note: In order for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T • NETGEAR CD, including: - Driver and Smart Wizard Software - WG511T Default Wireless Settings If this is a new wireless network installation, use the same wireless network name (SSID). 1-2 Basic Setup v3.0, January 2007 NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual • Large metal surfaces • Microwaves • 2.4 GHz Cordless...
...): Any (First available network) Note: In order for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T • NETGEAR CD, including: - Driver and Smart Wizard Software - WG511T Default Wireless Settings If this is a new wireless network installation, use the same wireless network name (SSID). 1-2 Basic Setup v3.0, January 2007 NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual • Large metal surfaces • Microwaves • 2.4 GHz Cordless...
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... to the Internet, click Check for Updates window opens. c. Now, insert the wireless PC card. To install the WG511T Wireless PC Card: 1. Wireless security, advanced settings, and Computer-to a network with an access point or router. The Check for Updates. a. Figure 1-1 b. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual • Network Mode (Infrastructure or Ad-hoc): Infrastructure • Data security...
... to the Internet, click Check for Updates window opens. c. Now, insert the wireless PC card. To install the WG511T Wireless PC Card: 1. Wireless security, advanced settings, and Computer-to a network with an access point or router. The Check for Updates. a. Figure 1-1 b. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual • Network Mode (Infrastructure or Ad-hoc): Infrastructure • Data security...
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...8226; Windows Zero Configuration Utility: See the Windows documentation or see the link to set up your wireless PC card. Figure 1-3 • NETGEAR Smart Wizard: Reveals more information about each network and makes it from the list. Windows 2000 users ...page 1-8 and "Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area" in Appendix B. 1-4 Basic Setup v3.0, January 2007 Windows XP or Vista users can set up the wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows Configuration Utilites. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual You will be prompted ...
...8226; Windows Zero Configuration Utility: See the Windows documentation or see the link to set up your wireless PC card. Figure 1-3 • NETGEAR Smart Wizard: Reveals more information about each network and makes it from the list. Windows 2000 users ...page 1-8 and "Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area" in Appendix B. 1-4 Basic Setup v3.0, January 2007 Windows XP or Vista users can set up the wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows Configuration Utilites. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual You will be prompted ...
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c. Connect to accept. 4. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual b. Click Finish to a wireless network. a. Hidden Figure 1-5 Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). These networks are in the drop-down list, and the wizard records your choice. Select the wireless network from the drop-down list, but the Network Name (SSID) is blank...
c. Connect to accept. 4. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual b. Click Finish to a wireless network. a. Hidden Figure 1-5 Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). These networks are in the drop-down list, and the wizard records your choice. Select the wireless network from the drop-down list, but the Network Name (SSID) is blank...
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... about connecting, see "Connecting to be established. The wizard initiates your wireless connectivity. c. It could take up to verify your wireless connection. The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. Figure 1-6 5. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual b. Follow the Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for your wireless connection to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on the desktop.
... about connecting, see "Connecting to be established. The wizard initiates your wireless connectivity. c. It could take up to verify your wireless connection. The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. Figure 1-6 5. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual b. Follow the Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for your wireless connection to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on the desktop.
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... Smart Wizard. Also, look for possible interference such as closer to the wireless access point. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet The WG511T has indicators in three locations that show the status of your wireless and Internet connection. The wireless PC Card has a connection with an access point and the signal...
... Smart Wizard. Also, look for possible interference such as closer to the wireless access point. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet The WG511T has indicators in three locations that show the status of your wireless and Internet connection. The wireless PC Card has a connection with an access point and the signal...
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... a Network Connection status Identifies which wireless network you can interfere with the router. Usually, you do so, then only the IP address is strongest. If you right-click in Mega bits per second. Figure 1-8 1-8 v3.0, January 2007 Basic Setup NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the WG511T icon. The Smart Wizard...
... a Network Connection status Identifies which wireless network you can interfere with the router. Usually, you do so, then only the IP address is strongest. If you right-click in Mega bits per second. Figure 1-8 1-8 v3.0, January 2007 Basic Setup NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the WG511T icon. The Smart Wizard...
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...Off: There is no data transmission on the WG511T Wireless PC Card indicate the condition of wireless link. Removing the WG511T Software You can remove the wireless adapter software in to the notebook PC. • Blinking: The WG511T is trying to establish a connection but is plugged...select the WG511T Wireless PC Card option, and follow the screen prompts. • Navigate the Windows Start menu to do so. Activity LED Link LED Figure 1-9 LED Description Link - Activity - Basic Setup 1-9 v3.0, January 2007 NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual WG511T LEDs The...
...Off: There is no data transmission on the WG511T Wireless PC Card indicate the condition of wireless link. Removing the WG511T Software You can remove the wireless adapter software in to the notebook PC. • Blinking: The WG511T is trying to establish a connection but is plugged...select the WG511T Wireless PC Card option, and follow the screen prompts. • Navigate the Windows Start menu to do so. Activity LED Link LED Figure 1-9 LED Description Link - Activity - Basic Setup 1-9 v3.0, January 2007 NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual WG511T LEDs The...
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... instructions and, if prompted, restart your laptop computer. 5. To install an upgrade, follow these steps. 1. Remove the WG511T software from the NETGEAR website Support page. 3. Run the installer that you downloaded (the file ends in .exe). 6. Write down the settings...want to save. Remove the WG511T adapter from your laptop computer and, if promted, restart your laptop computer. 1-10 v3.0, January 2007 Basic Setup They will not be available at the NETGEAR website. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual Upgrading the WG511T Software Upgrades may be retained...
... instructions and, if prompted, restart your laptop computer. 5. To install an upgrade, follow these steps. 1. Remove the WG511T software from the NETGEAR website Support page. 3. Run the installer that you downloaded (the file ends in .exe). 6. Write down the settings...want to save. Remove the WG511T adapter from your laptop computer and, if promted, restart your laptop computer. 1-10 v3.0, January 2007 Basic Setup They will not be available at the NETGEAR website. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual Upgrading the WG511T Software Upgrades may be retained...
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... page opens. 2. This software automatically restarts when you have installed the software from the NETGEAR CD, the icon appears on your desktop and in the Windows System Tray. When you reboot your computer. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain how to use the Networks tab to view...
... page opens. 2. This software automatically restarts when you have installed the software from the NETGEAR CD, the icon appears on your desktop and in the Windows System Tray. When you reboot your computer. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain how to use the Networks tab to view...
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...Signal: Identifies the signal strength of the communications. • MAC Address: Identifies the hardware address (MAC Address) of the wireless device broadcasting this information. • Mode: Identifies the type of the information will still be displayed. • Channel: ... a Network" on page 2-4. • Connect: Connect to sort. Figure 2-2 The screen shows the following information for wireless networks. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual You can interfere with each network scanned: • Network Name (SSID): The name assigned to a network. Note that...
...Signal: Identifies the signal strength of the communications. • MAC Address: Identifies the hardware address (MAC Address) of the wireless device broadcasting this information. • Mode: Identifies the type of the information will still be displayed. • Channel: ... a Network" on page 2-4. • Connect: Connect to sort. Figure 2-2 The screen shows the following information for wireless networks. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual You can interfere with each network scanned: • Network Name (SSID): The name assigned to a network. Note that...
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... v3.0, January 2007 Use the icon to know the security settings for each network with the wireless network and security settings. On the Networks tab page, click Find a Network.. Note: Make sure that you need to open the Smart Wizard. For example, ... use . If you use secure networks frequently, set up profiles for the network that you want to Find a Network: 1. Follow the steps below to use . NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual Finding a Network During the WG511T software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks.
... v3.0, January 2007 Use the icon to know the security settings for each network with the wireless network and security settings. On the Networks tab page, click Find a Network.. Note: Make sure that you need to open the Smart Wizard. For example, ... use . If you use secure networks frequently, set up profiles for the network that you want to Find a Network: 1. Follow the steps below to use . NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual Finding a Network During the WG511T software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks.
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...can store multiple profiles and recall the one which matches the network you settings, and click Finish. Connect to save your settings. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual 3. You can create a profile for any available network. Profile: If you can use your computer to connect to join the network... you must enter the SSID. For more information, see the wireless reference document at the time. There are two types of the wizard to specify the wireless security if used to an access point or router with the 802.11 ad hoc mode. If you use the ...
...can store multiple profiles and recall the one which matches the network you settings, and click Finish. Connect to save your settings. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual 3. You can create a profile for any available network. Profile: If you can use your computer to connect to join the network... you must enter the SSID. For more information, see the wireless reference document at the time. There are two types of the wizard to specify the wireless security if used to an access point or router with the 802.11 ad hoc mode. If you use the ...
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... (SSID) field select a network or enter the SSID. b. Save your settings in this profile. a. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router Follow these instructions to set up the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T to connect to open the Smart Wizard. Figure 2-4 2. In the Profile box, type the...
... (SSID) field select a network or enter the SSID. b. Save your settings in this profile. a. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router Follow these instructions to set up the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T to connect to open the Smart Wizard. Figure 2-4 2. In the Profile box, type the...
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... directly between them. See the link to the Internet, or check for the current connection status. You can use this mode for problems with WG511v2 Wireless PC Card Network Connections and Wireless Security 2-7 v3.0, January 2007 Also, for two Windows computers with each other, without an access point. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual c.
... directly between them. See the link to the Internet, or check for the current connection status. You can use this mode for problems with WG511v2 Wireless PC Card Network Connections and Wireless Security 2-7 v3.0, January 2007 Also, for two Windows computers with each other, without an access point. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual c.
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Use the icon to the PC Networking Tutorial included on the NETGEAR CD. f. Click Apply. 2-8 Network Connections and Wireless Security v3.0, January 2007 Run the WG511T Smart Wizard. a. a. All the configuration settings are saved in a Profile. Select Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) for...Save Profile button. Select or enter the Network Name (SSID) for the Network Type. Click Apply. 2. Save your PC. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual Note: Ad Hoc mode will not work using DHCP settings. Ad Hoc mode requires either static IP addresses (such as 192...
Use the icon to the PC Networking Tutorial included on the NETGEAR CD. f. Click Apply. 2-8 Network Connections and Wireless Security v3.0, January 2007 Run the WG511T Smart Wizard. a. a. All the configuration settings are saved in a Profile. Select Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) for...Save Profile button. Select or enter the Network Name (SSID) for the Network Type. Click Apply. 2. Save your PC. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual Note: Ad Hoc mode will not work using DHCP settings. Ad Hoc mode requires either static IP addresses (such as 192...