WG511v2 User Manual
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... 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 3-2 WG511v2 Default Wireless Settings 3-2 Basic Installation Instructions 3-3 For Windows XP Users Installing a WG511v2 3-3 For Windows 2000 & 98SE/Me Users Installing a WG511v2 3-6 Connecting to Wireless Networks...
... 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 3-2 WG511v2 Default Wireless Settings 3-2 Basic Installation Instructions 3-3 For Windows XP Users Installing a WG511v2 3-3 For Windows 2000 & 98SE/Me Users Installing a WG511v2 3-6 Connecting to Wireless Networks...
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... using wireless networks, the table below identifies how to accomplish such things as connecting to a wireless network, assuring appropriate security measures are taken, browsing the Internet through your WG511v2 hacking, or network. 2. Connect to match the network. 3. Enable 1. Wireless networking accordingly. To set up the WG511v2, see "Using Wireless connection from step 1. 1. security for How to Get There From Here ... User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card...
... using wireless networks, the table below identifies how to accomplish such things as connecting to a wireless network, assuring appropriate security measures are taken, browsing the Internet through your WG511v2 hacking, or network. 2. Connect to match the network. 3. Enable 1. Wireless networking accordingly. To set up the WG511v2, see "Using Wireless connection from step 1. 1. security for How to Get There From Here ... User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card...
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... wireless network settings of the WG511v2 driver software. 3-1 v2.2, December 2005 It is covered in Chapter 4, "Network Connections and Wireless Security" in this manual. Verify System Requirements Before installing the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2, please make sure that these minimum requirements have been met: • You must have a Pentium® Class notebook computer with an available CardBus slot. • A CD drive. • 5 MB of free...
... wireless network settings of the WG511v2 driver software. 3-1 v2.2, December 2005 It is covered in Chapter 4, "Network Connections and Wireless Security" in this manual. Verify System Requirements Before installing the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2, please make sure that these minimum requirements have been met: • You must have a Pentium® Class notebook computer with an available CardBus slot. • A CD drive. • 5 MB of free...
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Wireless security, advanced settings, and Computer-to an AP that are for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines Computers can communicate through an access point (AP). User Manual for an Access Point (Infrastructure) installation. For example, this mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with each other by first going through walls. For example, Ad Hoc...
Wireless security, advanced settings, and Computer-to an AP that are for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines Computers can communicate through an access point (AP). User Manual for an Access Point (Infrastructure) installation. For example, this mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with each other by first going through walls. For example, Ad Hoc...
WG511v2 User Manual
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... Wireless PC Card to communicate with a wireless access point or wireless adapter, all devices must be set up to use the same wireless network name (SSID). • Network Mode (Infrastructure or Ad-hoc): Infrastructure • Data security WEP or WPA-PSK encryption: Disabled The section below provides instructions for setting up the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 for Windows PCs. For Windows XP Users Installing a WG511v2 1. Click the Install Software link and the Smart Wizard...
... Wireless PC Card to communicate with a wireless access point or wireless adapter, all devices must be set up to use the same wireless network name (SSID). • Network Mode (Infrastructure or Ad-hoc): Infrastructure • Data security WEP or WPA-PSK encryption: Disabled The section below provides instructions for setting up the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 for Windows PCs. For Windows XP Users Installing a WG511v2 1. Click the Install Software link and the Smart Wizard...
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... Setup v2.2, December 2005 b. When the Installation Complete message appears, click Next. Figure 3-6 4. For more details about connecting, see "Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on the CD. Follow the Wizard steps, and click Next to verify your wireless connectivity. Insert the NETGEAR CD. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. a. First, install the WG511v2 software. Click the Install Software link and the Smart Wizard...
... Setup v2.2, December 2005 b. When the Installation Complete message appears, click Next. Figure 3-6 4. For more details about connecting, see "Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on the CD. Follow the Wizard steps, and click Next to verify your wireless connectivity. Insert the NETGEAR CD. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. a. First, install the WG511v2 software. Click the Install Software link and the Smart Wizard...
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... WG511v2 Wireless PC Card program group, select the uninstall option, and follow the screen prompts. Remove the WG511v2 software from your laptop computer. 5. Remove the WG511v2 adapter from the NETGEAR Web site Support page. 3. Follow the installer instructions, and if prompted, then restart your laptop computer. 3-12 v2.2, December 2005 Basic Setup Upgrading the WG511v2 Software Upgrades may be retained. 2. Download the upgrade from...
... WG511v2 Wireless PC Card program group, select the uninstall option, and follow the screen prompts. Remove the WG511v2 software from your laptop computer. 5. Remove the WG511v2 adapter from the NETGEAR Web site Support page. 3. Follow the installer instructions, and if prompted, then restart your laptop computer. 3-12 v2.2, December 2005 Basic Setup Upgrading the WG511v2 Software Upgrades may be retained. 2. Download the upgrade from...
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..., instructions are not configured with accessing network resources, the Windows software might not be powered on the network or the Internet. The WG511v2 is The access point may encounter. or a network Make sure that the access point is physically physical layer problem connected to the Ethernet network. The LEDs blink alternately and cannot connect to the knowledge base on your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2. cannot connect. Chapter 5 Troubleshooting...
..., instructions are not configured with accessing network resources, the Windows software might not be powered on the network or the Internet. The WG511v2 is The access point may encounter. or a network Make sure that the access point is physically physical layer problem connected to the Ethernet network. The LEDs blink alternately and cannot connect to the knowledge base on your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2. cannot connect. Chapter 5 Troubleshooting...
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... use the wireless configuration utility that comes with static IP addresses in your changes and click OK 5. Did the WG511v2 card receive a valid IP address from the Wireless Router/AP? Accept the default settings or make your Ad Hoc network are configured with Windows XP During the WG511v2 software installation the wizard prompts you click Apply. Be sure the WG511v2 is offering you close the Smart Wizard. User Manual for the NETGEAR...
... use the wireless configuration utility that comes with static IP addresses in your changes and click OK 5. Did the WG511v2 card receive a valid IP address from the Wireless Router/AP? Accept the default settings or make your Ad Hoc network are configured with Windows XP During the WG511v2 software installation the wizard prompts you click Apply. Be sure the WG511v2 is offering you close the Smart Wizard. User Manual for the NETGEAR...
WG511v1 Reference Manual
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... the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 1 Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products 1 What's in the Box? ...2 A Road Map for 'How to Get There From Here 3 Chapter 2 Basic Setup What You Will Need Before You Begin 7 Verify System Requirements 7 Observe Location and Range Guidelines 8 Two Basic Operating Modes 8 WG511 Default Wireless Configuration Settings 9 Basic Installation Instructions 10 For Windows XP Users Installing a WG511 10 For Windows 2000 & 98/Me Users Installing a WG511 14 WG511 Wireless Connection...
... the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 1 Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products 1 What's in the Box? ...2 A Road Map for 'How to Get There From Here 3 Chapter 2 Basic Setup What You Will Need Before You Begin 7 Verify System Requirements 7 Observe Location and Range Guidelines 8 Two Basic Operating Modes 8 WG511 Default Wireless Configuration Settings 9 Basic Installation Instructions 10 For Windows XP Users Installing a WG511 10 For Windows 2000 & 98/Me Users Installing a WG511 14 WG511 Wireless Connection...
WG511v1 Reference Manual
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... security measures are taken, browsing the Internet through your wireless connection, exchanging files with the settings from step 1. How Do I Want To ... ? A wireless network To set up, and maintenance can be difficult to understand. A Road Map for How to Get There From Here ... Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 A Road Map for 'How to Get There From...
... security measures are taken, browsing the Internet through your wireless connection, exchanging files with the settings from step 1. How Do I Want To ... ? A wireless network To set up, and maintenance can be difficult to understand. A Road Map for How to Get There From Here ... Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 A Road Map for 'How to Get There From...
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... the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 Table 1-1. the security settings of Windows. Note: Secure Internet sites such as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. 1. A browser like those already in Infrastructure Mode, please see 2"Basic Installation Instructions" on page 2-10, and locate the section for TCP/IP software installed and Networking" on page C-43or configured on my notebook PC refer to the PC Networking according...
... the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 Table 1-1. the security settings of Windows. Note: Secure Internet sites such as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. 1. A browser like those already in Infrastructure Mode, please see 2"Basic Installation Instructions" on page 2-10, and locate the section for TCP/IP software installed and Networking" on page C-43or configured on my notebook PC refer to the PC Networking according...
WG511v1 Reference Manual
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... on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 Resource CD and the Help information provided the Windows system you are using to connect to add combined wireless and wired access a network. If I ? Fax features to locate available configured with setting up Windows networking, refer to set up printers in Windows, refer to be computer support groups. For assistance with setting up small networks in the combined wireless and 2. A Road...
... on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 Resource CD and the Help information provided the Windows system you are using to connect to add combined wireless and wired access a network. If I ? Fax features to locate available configured with setting up Windows networking, refer to set up printers in Windows, refer to be computer support groups. For assistance with setting up small networks in the combined wireless and 2. A Road...
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....11 networking framework in Chapter 3, Configuration of this mode is used when computers in a house connect to an Access Point that is used when two Windows computers are configured with each other by first going through walls. For example, this manual. 2-8 Basic Setup Infrastructure configuration procedures for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 Observe Location and Range Guidelines Computers can connect over 802.11g wireless networks indoors...
....11 networking framework in Chapter 3, Configuration of this mode is used when computers in a house connect to an Access Point that is used when two Windows computers are configured with each other by first going through walls. For example, this manual. 2-8 Basic Setup Infrastructure configuration procedures for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 Observe Location and Range Guidelines Computers can connect over 802.11g wireless networks indoors...
WG511v1 Reference Manual
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... WG511 Wireless PC Card to communicate with a wireless access point or wireless adapter, all devices must be configured with the same wireless network name (SSID). • Network Mode (Infrastructure or Ad-hoc): Infrastructure • Data security WEP encryption: Disabled The section below provide step-by-step installation instructions for Windows PCs. The procedures below provides instructions for setting up the network and verify wireless connectivity. Your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 factory default basic settings...
... WG511 Wireless PC Card to communicate with a wireless access point or wireless adapter, all devices must be configured with the same wireless network name (SSID). • Network Mode (Infrastructure or Ad-hoc): Infrastructure • Data security WEP encryption: Disabled The section below provide step-by-step installation instructions for Windows PCs. The procedures below provides instructions for setting up the network and verify wireless connectivity. Your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 factory default basic settings...
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Power on Software window opens. Click the Install Software link. When the browser warning message appears, click Open to display this page does not automatically appear, c. Note: If this page. instructions for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 Basic Installation Instructions Use the procedure below that corresponds to proceed. a. Insert the Resource CD for the WG511 into your notebook, let the operating system boot up completely...
Power on Software window opens. Click the Install Software link. When the browser warning message appears, click Open to display this page does not automatically appear, c. Note: If this page. instructions for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 Basic Installation Instructions Use the procedure below that corresponds to proceed. a. Insert the Resource CD for the WG511 into your notebook, let the operating system boot up completely...
WG511v1 Reference Manual
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... the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 For Windows 2000 & 98/Me Users Installing a WG511 Install the WG511 driver and configuration utility software. Follow the steps in the Install Shield Wizard, and click Finish when done to be logged on your notebook, let the operating system boot up completely, and log in as needed. e. Note: Windows 2000, may require you to restart your CD-ROM drive. Installation Guide for running the software setup utility. Power...
... the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 For Windows 2000 & 98/Me Users Installing a WG511 Install the WG511 driver and configuration utility software. Follow the steps in the Install Shield Wizard, and click Finish when done to be logged on your notebook, let the operating system boot up completely, and log in as needed. e. Note: Windows 2000, may require you to restart your CD-ROM drive. Installation Guide for running the software setup utility. Power...
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... Card WG511 Basic Troubleshooting Tips If you have problems connected to see if the PC Card is physically connected to make sure that the IP addresses and the Windows networking parameters are not configured with accessing network resources, the Windows software might not be powered on your computers. Solution Remove and reinsert the WG511. Installation Guide for Network Access" of the Reference Manual on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 Resource CD. 2-20 Basic Setup...
... Card WG511 Basic Troubleshooting Tips If you have problems connected to see if the PC Card is physically connected to make sure that the IP addresses and the Windows networking parameters are not configured with accessing network resources, the Windows software might not be powered on your computers. Solution Remove and reinsert the WG511. Installation Guide for Network Access" of the Reference Manual on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 Resource CD. 2-20 Basic Setup...
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Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 How to configure an Ad-hoc mode profile. 1. e. Follow the instructions below . 3-26 Configuration Open the configuration utility by clicking on a Windows PC, please refer to view the screen below to Configure an Ad-hoc Moce Profile Note: Ad-hoc mode will not work using DHCP settings. Click the Configuration tab to apply your PC. Click Apply to display...
Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 How to configure an Ad-hoc mode profile. 1. e. Follow the instructions below . 3-26 Configuration Open the configuration utility by clicking on a Windows PC, please refer to view the screen below to Configure an Ad-hoc Moce Profile Note: Ad-hoc mode will not work using DHCP settings. Click the Configuration tab to apply your PC. Click Apply to display...
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... through the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511. Windows 95 or later includes the software components for Network Access C-43 In your PC, then TCP/ IP is already installed in your TCP/IP network, each computer on your PCs to connect to your network, please consult the Windows help information included with TCP/IP. If a Network Interface Card (NIC) is probably already installed as its specific network configuration information...
... through the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511. Windows 95 or later includes the software components for Network Access C-43 In your PC, then TCP/ IP is already installed in your TCP/IP network, each computer on your PCs to connect to your network, please consult the Windows help information included with TCP/IP. If a Network Interface Card (NIC) is probably already installed as its specific network configuration information...