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...and timely notices of product and software upgrades. Support Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR, for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. NETGEAR does not assume any interference ...WG511T has been tested and complies with the specifications for US & Canada only. These limits are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. If this document without notice. NETGEAR... and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications Actual data throughput will...
...and timely notices of product and software upgrades. Support Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR, for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. NETGEAR does not assume any interference ...WG511T has been tested and complies with the specifications for US & Canada only. These limits are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. If this document without notice. NETGEAR... and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications Actual data throughput will...
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... 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 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility 2-1 Understanding the Smart Wizard 2-2 Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area 2-2 Finding a Network ...2-4 Profiles ...2-5 Adding Profiles ...2-5 Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router 2-6 Setting up a Computer-to...
... 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 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility 2-1 Understanding the Smart Wizard 2-2 Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area 2-2 Finding a Network ...2-4 Profiles ...2-5 Adding Profiles ...2-5 Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router 2-6 Setting up a Computer-to...
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... the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T, make sure that your computer meets the minimum system requirements and identify the wireless network settings of the WLAN where you will connect before you connect a PC computer to complete the installation of interference, such as: 1-1 v3.0, January 2007 For best results, avoid potential sources of the WG511T driver software...
... the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T, make sure that your computer meets the minimum system requirements and identify the wireless network settings of the WLAN where you will connect before you connect a PC computer to complete the installation of interference, such as: 1-1 v3.0, January 2007 For best results, avoid potential sources of the WG511T driver software...
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... the network and verify wireless connectivity. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual • Large metal surfaces • Microwaves • 2.4 GHz Cordless phones In general, wireless devices can communicate through walls. Your NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T factory default basic settings are already defined. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in Appendix B. Driver and Smart Wizard Software -
... the network and verify wireless connectivity. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual • Large metal surfaces • Microwaves • 2.4 GHz Cordless phones In general, wireless devices can communicate through walls. Your NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T factory default basic settings are already defined. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in Appendix B. Driver and Smart Wizard Software -
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..., install the WG511T software. Insert the NETGEAR CD. Click Install the Software. If the CD main page does not appear, double click Autorun.exe on the CD. a. If not, you are covered in this chapter explain how to install the WG511T to connect to...message appears, click Next. 2. Now, insert the wireless PC card. The Check for Updates. To install the WG511T Wireless PC Card: 1. Wireless security, advanced settings, and Computer-to a network with an access point or router. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual • Network Mode (Infrastructure or ...
..., install the WG511T software. Insert the NETGEAR CD. Click Install the Software. If the CD main page does not appear, double click Autorun.exe on the CD. a. If not, you are covered in this chapter explain how to install the WG511T to connect to...message appears, click Next. 2. Now, insert the wireless PC card. The Check for Updates. To install the WG511T Wireless PC Card: 1. Wireless security, advanced settings, and Computer-to a network with an access point or router. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual • Network Mode (Infrastructure or ...
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... desktop and in the Windows System Tray (SysTray). WG511T Icon Colors The WG511T icon is color coded to show the status of your connection to a wireless network and to the Internet: • WG511T Icon: After you install the WG511T software, the icon appears on the desktop and in the... deed to move to a better spot, such as a 2.4 GHz cordless phone or large metal surface. 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 the connection. • Smart Wizard Status Bar: ...
... desktop and in the Windows System Tray (SysTray). WG511T Icon Colors The WG511T icon is color coded to show the status of your connection to a wireless network and to the Internet: • WG511T Icon: After you install the WG511T software, the icon appears on the desktop and in the... deed to move to a better spot, such as a 2.4 GHz cordless phone or large metal surface. 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 the connection. • Smart Wizard Status Bar: ...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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... computer. 4. Remove the WG511T adapter from the NETGEAR website Support page. 3. Download the upgrade from your laptop computer and, if promted, restart your laptop computer. 5. Run the installer that you downloaded (the file ends in .exe). 6. To install an upgrade, follow these steps. 1. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual Upgrading the WG511T Software Upgrades may be...
... computer. 4. Remove the WG511T adapter from the NETGEAR website Support page. 3. Download the upgrade from your laptop computer and, if promted, restart your laptop computer. 5. Run the installer that you downloaded (the file ends in .exe). 6. To install an upgrade, follow these steps. 1. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual Upgrading the WG511T Software Upgrades may be...
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... scan to search for your wireless PC card • Save your computer. The following page. 2-2 Network Connections and Wireless Security v3.0, January 2007 NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual Understanding the Smart ...Wizard These instructions explain how to use the Networks tab to view all available wireless networks in your desktop and in the Windows System Tray. Viewing Wireless Networks in profiles. • Remove or reinstall the wireless adapter software. You can use the NETGEAR WG511T...
... scan to search for your wireless PC card • Save your computer. The following page. 2-2 Network Connections and Wireless Security v3.0, January 2007 NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual Understanding the Smart ...Wizard These instructions explain how to use the Networks tab to view all available wireless networks in your desktop and in the Windows System Tray. Viewing Wireless Networks in profiles. • Remove or reinstall the wireless adapter software. You can use the NETGEAR WG511T...
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...After installation you can use . Use the icon to know the security settings for each network with the wireless network and security settings. Figure 2-3 2-4 Hidden Network Network Connections and Wireless Security v3.0, January 2007 The Settings tab page opens. 2. Follow the steps below to use secure networks... you use . On the Networks tab page, click Find a Network.. Note: Make sure that you know the WEP key. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual Finding a Network During the WG511T software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks.
...After installation you can use . Use the icon to know the security settings for each network with the wireless network and security settings. Figure 2-3 2-4 Hidden Network Network Connections and Wireless Security v3.0, January 2007 The Settings tab page opens. 2. Follow the steps below to use secure networks... you use . On the Networks tab page, click Find a Network.. Note: Make sure that you know the WEP key. 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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... File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on page B-1. 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 Also, for the current connection status. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual c. See...
... File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on page B-1. 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 Also, for the current connection status. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual c. See...
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NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual Note: Ad Hoc mode will not work using DHCP settings. d. e. Click Apply. 2. Save your settings in your PC. Click the Save Profile button. b. Run the WG511T Smart Wizard. Make sure the WG511T software is installed and the WG511T is fully inserted ...in an available CardBus slot in a Profile. Figure 2-6 c. Click Apply. 2-8 Network Connections and Wireless Security v3.0, January 2007 Ad Hoc mode...
NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual Note: Ad Hoc mode will not work using DHCP settings. d. e. Click Apply. 2. Save your settings in your PC. Click the Save Profile button. b. Run the WG511T Smart Wizard. Make sure the WG511T software is installed and the WG511T is fully inserted ...in an available CardBus slot in a Profile. Figure 2-6 c. Click Apply. 2-8 Network Connections and Wireless Security v3.0, January 2007 Ad Hoc mode...
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...opens: Figure 2-9 4. Select the Computer-to the highest speed. 2-10 Network Connections and Wireless Security v3.0, January 2007 If you cannot connect, see "Removing the WG511T Software" on your computers. The connection speed automatically defaults to -Computer (Ad Hoc) network type...other wireless networks near your wireless adapter. Note: If you 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 1-9. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User ...
...opens: Figure 2-9 4. Select the Computer-to the highest speed. 2-10 Network Connections and Wireless Security v3.0, January 2007 If you cannot connect, see "Removing the WG511T Software" on your computers. The connection speed automatically defaults to -Computer (Ad Hoc) network type...other wireless networks near your wireless adapter. Note: If you 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 1-9. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User ...
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... Security section, select WEP. 3. b. The choices are: • 64-bit WEP data encryption Network Connections and Wireless Security v3.0, January 2007 2-13 Run the WG511T Smart Wizard. The Settings tab page opens. In the Network Name (SSID) field select the network, or enter ...CardBus slot in your laptop computer. Figure 2-10 2. Make sure the WG511T software is installed and the WG511T is configured in a profile name. Configure the Security settings. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual Setting up WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to open...
... Security section, select WEP. 3. b. The choices are: • 64-bit WEP data encryption Network Connections and Wireless Security v3.0, January 2007 2-13 Run the WG511T Smart Wizard. The Settings tab page opens. In the Network Name (SSID) field select the network, or enter ...CardBus slot in your laptop computer. Figure 2-10 2. Make sure the WG511T software is installed and the WG511T is configured in a profile name. Configure the Security settings. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual Setting up WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to open...
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... v3.0, January 2007 Click Close to configure WPA2-PSK Security. 1. Make sure the WG511T software is installed and the WG511T is in this profile. a. The configuration utility will automatically generate the WEP keys. c. b. a. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual • 128-bit WEP data encryption Note: Larger encryption keys require more processing and may slow...
... v3.0, January 2007 Click Close to configure WPA2-PSK Security. 1. Make sure the WG511T software is installed and the WG511T is in this profile. a. The configuration utility will automatically generate the WEP keys. c. b. a. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual • 128-bit WEP data encryption Note: Larger encryption keys require more processing and may slow...
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... what is fully inserted in an available CardBus slot in your settings in a Profile. 2-16 Network Connections and Wireless Security v3.0, January 2007 c. Save your laptop computer. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual Setting up WPA-PSK Security Follow the steps below to open the Smart Wizard. Run the...tab page opens. Use the icon to configure WPA-PSK Security. 1. For more information on WPA security, see the Web link to "Wireless Communications" on page B-1. 3. Make sure the WG511T software is installed and the WG511T is configured in a profile name. a.
... what is fully inserted in an available CardBus slot in your settings in a Profile. 2-16 Network Connections and Wireless Security v3.0, January 2007 c. Save your laptop computer. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual Setting up WPA-PSK Security Follow the steps below to open the Smart Wizard. Run the...tab page opens. Use the icon to configure WPA-PSK Security. 1. For more information on WPA security, see the Web link to "Wireless Communications" on page B-1. 3. Make sure the WG511T software is installed and the WG511T is configured in a profile name. a.
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... by MAC address adds an obstacle against unwanted access to this adapter. • Smart Wizard Wireless Utility: The version and release date of the Smart Wizard. About Page NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual The About page displays the current software version information. Some wireless networks will restrict access based on a list of the adapter.
... by MAC address adds an obstacle against unwanted access to this adapter. • Smart Wizard Wireless Utility: The version and release date of the Smart Wizard. About Page NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual The About page displays the current software version information. Some wireless networks will restrict access based on a list of the adapter.
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... For information about troubleshooting your NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T. Also, refer to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on page 1-7. Troubleshooting Tips Problem Action The WG511T LEDs are not configured with the same wireless parameters. The LEDs blink alternately and the WG511T is WEP protected (either 64... to change the settings the Smart Wizard offers you will not be powered on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support/main.asp. Reload the WG511T software, if necessary. The access point is available and there is good signal strength. •...
... For information about troubleshooting your NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T. Also, refer to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on page 1-7. Troubleshooting Tips Problem Action The WG511T LEDs are not configured with the same wireless parameters. The LEDs blink alternately and the WG511T is WEP protected (either 64... to change the settings the Smart Wizard offers you will not be powered on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support/main.asp. Reload the WG511T software, if necessary. The access point is available and there is good signal strength. •...
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... network: 1. See "Removing the WG511T Software" on page 1-9 or "Upgrading the WG511T Software" on your changes and click OK. 3-2 Troubleshooting v3.0, January 2007 Make sure that the access point is physically connected to the WG511T Wireless PC Card. Here is assigned to...WG511T Wireless PC Card IP address, click the WG511T icon to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing" in the system tray. Then check the IP address in the Network Name (SSID). 2. This could be removed. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual Table 3-1. Restart the cable or DSL modem, router...
... network: 1. See "Removing the WG511T Software" on page 1-9 or "Upgrading the WG511T Software" on your changes and click OK. 3-2 Troubleshooting v3.0, January 2007 Make sure that the access point is physically connected to the WG511T Wireless PC Card. Here is assigned to...WG511T Wireless PC Card IP address, click the WG511T icon to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing" in the system tray. Then check the IP address in the Network Name (SSID). 2. This could be removed. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual Table 3-1. Restart the cable or DSL modem, router...