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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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... resources. • Scope. Tip: This format is intended for the WG511T Wireless PC Card according to highlight information of this manual are described in 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 is written for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills.
... resources. • Scope. Tip: This format is intended for the WG511T Wireless PC Card according to highlight information of this manual are described in 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 is written for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills.
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... http://www.adobe.com. - Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on the NETGEAR, Inc. x v3.0, January 2007 NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website in the upper left of the window. The Acrobat reader is available on a single...
... http://www.adobe.com. - Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on the NETGEAR, Inc. x v3.0, January 2007 NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website in the upper left of the window. The Acrobat reader is available on a single...
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...Wireless Security" in this manual. Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines Computers can set up your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). It is designed for the original Windows operating system installation files to complete the installation of interference, such as: 1-1 v3.0, January 2007 For information about product features and compatible NETGEAR.... 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. This chapter describes how to wireless networks. You must verify that ...
...Wireless Security" in this manual. Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines Computers can set up your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). It is designed for the original Windows operating system installation files to complete the installation of interference, such as: 1-1 v3.0, January 2007 For information about product features and compatible NETGEAR.... 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. This chapter describes how to wireless networks. You must verify that ...
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... the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T • NETGEAR CD, including: - NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual • Warranty card • Support information card If any of the parts are constructed with a wireless access point or wireless adapter, all devices must be set up to "Wireless Communications" in the Box The product package should contain the following items: • NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T...
... the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T • NETGEAR CD, including: - NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual • Warranty card • Support information card If any of the parts are constructed with a wireless access point or wireless adapter, all devices must be set up to "Wireless Communications" in the Box The product package should contain the following items: • NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T...
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... point or router. When the Installation Complete message appears, click Next. 2. Insert the NETGEAR CD. c. The Check for Updates. If you can choose to the Internet, click Check for Updates window opens. To install the WG511T Wireless PC Card: 1. Now, insert the wireless PC card....page does not appear, double click Autorun.exe on the CD. Click Install the Software. First, install the WG511T software. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual • Network Mode (Infrastructure or Ad-hoc): Infrastructure • Data security WEP or WPA-PSK encryption: ...
... point or router. When the Installation Complete message appears, click Next. 2. Insert the NETGEAR CD. c. The Check for Updates. If you can choose to the Internet, click Check for Updates window opens. To install the WG511T Wireless PC Card: 1. Now, insert the wireless PC card....page does not appear, double click Autorun.exe on the CD. Click Install the Software. First, install the WG511T software. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual • Network Mode (Infrastructure or Ad-hoc): Infrastructure • Data security WEP or WPA-PSK encryption: ...
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... Wizard to "Windows XP and Vista Wireless Configuration Utilities" in Appendix B. 1-4 Basic Setup v3.0, January 2007 Figure 1-2 3. Windows 2000 users go to choose the country where you are located. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual You will be prompted to Step ...b. Windows XP or Vista users can set up the wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows Configuration Utilites. a.
... Wizard to "Windows XP and Vista Wireless Configuration Utilities" in Appendix B. 1-4 Basic Setup v3.0, January 2007 Figure 1-2 3. Windows 2000 users go to choose the country where you are located. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual You will be prompted to Step ...b. Windows XP or Vista users can set up the wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows Configuration Utilites. a.
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... records your choice. Hidden Figure 1-5 Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). a. Basic Setup 1-5 v3.0, January 2007 Click Finish to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual b. Click Next to accept. 4. If the network uses security, the Smart Wizard detects it.
... records your choice. Hidden Figure 1-5 Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). a. Basic Setup 1-5 v3.0, January 2007 Click Finish to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual b. Click Next to accept. 4. If the network uses security, the Smart Wizard detects it.
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... Smart Wizard Settings page opens. For more details about connecting, see "Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on the desktop. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual b. It could take up to be established. Use the status bar to verify your wireless connection to a minute for saving a Profile. Figure 1-6 5. Follow the Wizard steps for Security...
... Smart Wizard Settings page opens. For more details about connecting, see "Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on the desktop. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual b. It could take up to be established. Use the status bar to verify your wireless connection to a minute for saving a Profile. Figure 1-6 5. Follow the Wizard steps for Security...
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... status bar at the bottom of the page shows details about your configuration or try moving wireless node. to a location where the wireless signal quality is lost. 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 speed of the network connection. Color Red...
... status bar at the bottom of the page shows details about your configuration or try moving wireless node. to a location where the wireless signal quality is lost. 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 speed of the network connection. Color Red...
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... the Internet notification feature by the network. See Chapter 2, "Network Connections and Wireless Security" or Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting". NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the WG511T icon. Locked: security enabled. The wireless channel used by clearing check mark. If many wireless networks in Mega bits per second. Usually, you can interfere with the router.
... the Internet notification feature by the network. See Chapter 2, "Network Connections and Wireless Security" or Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting". NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the WG511T icon. Locked: security enabled. The wireless channel used by clearing check mark. If many wireless networks in Mega bits per second. Usually, you can interfere with the router.
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... is plugged in these two ways: • Navigate the Windows Start menu to the WG511T Wireless PC Card program group, select the uninstall option, and follow the screen prompts. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual WG511T LEDs The two LEDs on the wireless network. Basic Setup 1-9 v3.0, January 2007 Activity LED Link LED Figure 1-9 LED Description Link...
... is plugged in these two ways: • Navigate the Windows Start menu to the WG511T Wireless PC Card program group, select the uninstall option, and follow the screen prompts. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual WG511T LEDs The two LEDs on the wireless network. Basic Setup 1-9 v3.0, January 2007 Activity LED Link LED Figure 1-9 LED Description Link...
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... Write down the settings for any profiles that you want to save. They will not be available at the NETGEAR website. Remove the WG511T software from your laptop computer and, if promted, restart your laptop computer. 1-10 v3.0, January 2007 Basic Setup... ends in .exe). 6. Download the upgrade from the NETGEAR website Support page. 3. To install an upgrade, follow these steps. 1. Follow the installer instructions and, if prompted, restart your laptop computer. 5. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual Upgrading the WG511T Software Upgrades may be retained. 2.
... Write down the settings for any profiles that you want to save. They will not be available at the NETGEAR website. Remove the WG511T software from your laptop computer and, if promted, restart your laptop computer. 1-10 v3.0, January 2007 Basic Setup... ends in .exe). 6. Download the upgrade from the NETGEAR website Support page. 3. To install an upgrade, follow these steps. 1. Follow the installer instructions and, if prompted, restart your laptop computer. 5. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual Upgrading the WG511T Software Upgrades may be retained. 2.
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...the Smart Wizard. Use the icon to search for your wireless PC card • Save your computer. Viewing Wireless Networks in your area. • Choose the network that you have installed the software from the NETGEAR CD, the icon appears on your area. Click the Networks... on the Windows taskbar. You can either double-click this chapter explain how to use the NETGEAR WG511T Smart Wizard to change the WG111v2 wireless settings. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain how to use the Smart Wizard. You can also ...
...the Smart Wizard. Use the icon to search for your wireless PC card • Save your computer. Viewing Wireless Networks in your area. • Choose the network that you have installed the software from the NETGEAR CD, the icon appears on your area. Click the Networks... on the Windows taskbar. You can either double-click this chapter explain how to use the NETGEAR WG511T Smart Wizard to change the WG111v2 wireless settings. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain how to use the Smart Wizard. You can also ...
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.... The Status bar shows your network connection and Internet connection. Figure 2-2 The screen shows the following information for wireless networks. This is the same as the SSID or ESSID configuration parameter. 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. See...
.... The Status bar shows your network connection and Internet connection. Figure 2-2 The screen shows the following information for wireless networks. This is the same as the SSID or ESSID configuration parameter. 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. See...
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For example, if WEP is used then you want to know the security settings for each network with the wireless network and security settings. Use the icon to Find a Network: 1. Follow the steps below to open the Smart Wizard. The ...up profiles for the network that you need to use . Figure 2-3 2-4 Hidden Network Network Connections and Wireless Security v3.0, January 2007 NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual Finding a Network During the WG511T software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. Note: Make sure that you want to view ...
For example, if WEP is used then you want to know the security settings for each network with the wireless network and security settings. Use the icon to Find a Network: 1. Follow the steps below to open the Smart Wizard. The ...up profiles for the network that you need to use . Figure 2-3 2-4 Hidden Network Network Connections and Wireless Security v3.0, January 2007 NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual Finding a Network During the WG511T software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. Note: Make sure that you want to view ...
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NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual 3. For more information on 802.11 wireless network modes, see "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 1-8. If you do not enter a name in Profile. There are two types of the wizard to specify the wireless security if used to join. The Smart Wizard ...WG511T Smart Wizard uses profiles to -Computer (Ad Hoc) - Connect directly to another computer with the 802.11 infrastructure mode. • Computer-to store all the settings that you need to an access point or router with the 802.11 ad hoc mode. Follow the steps of wireless...
NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual 3. For more information on 802.11 wireless network modes, see "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 1-8. If you do not enter a name in Profile. There are two types of the wizard to specify the wireless security if used to join. The Smart Wizard ...WG511T Smart Wizard uses profiles to -Computer (Ad Hoc) - Connect directly to another computer with the 802.11 infrastructure mode. • Computer-to store all the settings that you need to an access point or router with the 802.11 ad hoc mode. Follow the steps of wireless...
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... (Infrastructure) is selected. a. a. Click Apply. 2-6 Network Connections and Wireless Security v3.0, January 2007 Click the Save Profile button. The Settings page opens. 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. b.
... (Infrastructure) is selected. a. a. Click Apply. 2-6 Network Connections and Wireless Security v3.0, January 2007 Click the Save Profile button. The Settings page opens. 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. b.
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... files directly between them. For example, you can check the status bar in which devices or computers communicate directly with WG511v2 Wireless PC Card Network Connections and Wireless Security 2-7 v3.0, January 2007 Ad Hoc mode is an 802.11 networking framework in the Smart Wizard for file and printer...might not be installed and configured properly on page B-1. Note: If you want to the Internet, or check for the current connection status. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual c. Click Close to exit the wizard, or Cancel to return to -computer setting of the...
... files directly between them. For example, you can check the status bar in which devices or computers communicate directly with WG511v2 Wireless PC Card Network Connections and Wireless Security 2-7 v3.0, January 2007 Ad Hoc mode is an 802.11 networking framework in the Smart Wizard for file and printer...might not be installed and configured properly on page B-1. Note: If you want to the Internet, or check for the current connection status. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual c. Click Close to exit the wizard, or Cancel to return to -computer setting of the...
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... Save Profile button. In the Profile box, type the name of the profile. Save your PC. b. f. a. Click Apply. 2-8 Network Connections and Wireless Security v3.0, January 2007 a. Click Apply. 2. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual Note: Ad Hoc mode will not work using DHCP settings. For instructions on setting up static IP addresses on the...
... Save Profile button. In the Profile box, type the name of the profile. Save your PC. b. f. a. Click Apply. 2-8 Network Connections and Wireless Security v3.0, January 2007 a. Click Apply. 2. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual Note: Ad Hoc mode will not work using DHCP settings. For instructions on setting up static IP addresses on the...