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User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10049-01 Version v2.0 June 2005 June 2005
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10049-01 Version v2.0 June 2005 June 2005
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... June 2005 Certificate of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. ©2005 NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that the Model WG511 v2 Wireless PC Card has been suppressed in the operating instructions. Please refer to the notes in accordance with ... upgrades. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 Tested to Comply with faster expert technical support and timely notices of at http://www.netgear.com/register, we can provide you with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR...
... June 2005 Certificate of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. ©2005 NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that the Model WG511 v2 Wireless PC Card has been suppressed in the operating instructions. Please refer to the notes in accordance with ... upgrades. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 Tested to Comply with faster expert technical support and timely notices of at http://www.netgear.com/register, we can provide you with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR...
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...particular installation. However, there is encouraged to try to comply with part 15 of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus (NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2) does not exceed the Class B limits for help. Canadian Department of the FCC Rules. FCC ID: PY3WG511-F... Date: Product Family: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: Publication Part Number: WG511 v2 June 2005 wireless access point NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Home English 202-10049-01 iii June 2005 This device may cause undesired operation. If this equipment does...
...particular installation. However, there is encouraged to try to comply with part 15 of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus (NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2) does not exceed the Class B limits for help. Canadian Department of the FCC Rules. FCC ID: PY3WG511-F... Date: Product Family: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: Publication Part Number: WG511 v2 June 2005 wireless access point NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Home English 202-10049-01 iii June 2005 This device may cause undesired operation. If this equipment does...
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Contents Chapter 1 Introduction About the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 1-1 Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products 1-1 What's in the Box? ...1-2 A Road Map for 'How to Get There From Here 1-3 Chapter 2 Basic Setup What You Need Before You Begin 2-1 Verifying System ...
Contents Chapter 1 Introduction About the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 1-1 Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products 1-1 What's in the Box? ...1-2 A Road Map for 'How to Get There From Here 1-3 Chapter 2 Basic Setup What You Need Before You Begin 2-1 Verifying System ...
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... reliable, standards-based 802.11b 11 Mbps WLAN connectivity that is designed for notebook computers running Microsoft® Windows®. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter introduces the features, package contents, and appearance of the 802.11g standard. Introduction 1-1 June 2005 Its auto-sensing...
... reliable, standards-based 802.11b 11 Mbps WLAN connectivity that is designed for notebook computers running Microsoft® Windows®. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter introduces the features, package contents, and appearance of the 802.11g standard. Introduction 1-1 June 2005 Its auto-sensing...
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... method. The following items: • NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 • Installation Guide for repair. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 • Warranty card • Support information card If any notebook PC with the WG511 v2 Wireless PC Card: • WGT614 54 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router • WGT624 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router • WG602 54 Mbps...
... method. The following items: • NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 • Installation Guide for repair. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 • Warranty card • Support information card If any notebook PC with the WG511 v2 Wireless PC Card: • WGT614 54 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router • WGT624 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router • WG602 54 Mbps...
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... Here' The introduction and adoption of the wireless follow the instructions provided. (SSID) and, if used, the wireless security settings. 2. A Road Map for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 • The wireless interface of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 remains outside of the notebook PC chassis when the wireless PC card is inserted into a notebook. What Do I ? How...
... Here' The introduction and adoption of the wireless follow the instructions provided. (SSID) and, if used, the wireless security settings. 2. A Road Map for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 • The wireless interface of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 remains outside of the notebook PC chassis when the wireless PC card is inserted into a notebook. What Do I ? How...
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... configure your version of Windows. A browser like Internet Explorer and Netscape. Open an Internet browser such as the theft. 2. Computers for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Table 1-1. Any wireless networking security features you are in addition to an Access the TCP/IP Internet software on Point in Infrastructure Mode, see "Preparing...
... configure your version of Windows. A browser like Internet Explorer and Netscape. Open an Internet browser such as the theft. 2. Computers for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Table 1-1. Any wireless networking security features you are in addition to an Access the TCP/IP Internet software on Point in Infrastructure Mode, see "Preparing...
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...been assigned in the individuals who want login user name/ password PC Networking Tutorial on the to Client and File and Print configuration scenarios or refer computer and browse for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Table 1-1. directory, or file need to be ...Appendix C, "Preparing Your connected Neighborhood configured with setting up computer in combined wireless and wired small networks in their homes, or ...
...been assigned in the individuals who want login user name/ password PC Networking Tutorial on the to Client and File and Print configuration scenarios or refer computer and browse for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Table 1-1. directory, or file need to be ...Appendix C, "Preparing Your connected Neighborhood configured with setting up computer in combined wireless and wired small networks in their homes, or ...
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...feature to direct your print output to the printer in the wizard to add combined wireless and wired access to the prompts for How to the PC Networking Tutorial on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Resource CD and the Help information provided in the Windows system you are... using to connect to the wireless and Printers and wireless network needs to be Windows Domain settings are...
...feature to direct your print output to the printer in the wizard to add combined wireless and wired access to the prompts for How to the PC Networking Tutorial on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Resource CD and the Help information provided in the Windows system you are... using to connect to the wireless and Printers and wireless network needs to be Windows Domain settings are...
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... your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 and set up basic wireless connectivity on page 3-7 in this manual. Basic Setup 2-1 June 2005 Note: Indoors, computers can configure your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). Verifying System Requirements Before installing the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2... Before You Begin You need to your network. It is covered in Chapter 3, "Configuring Wireless Adapter Settings" in this manual. The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 provides highly effective security features which are covered in "Hidden Networks" on your...
... your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 and set up basic wireless connectivity on page 3-7 in this manual. Basic Setup 2-1 June 2005 Note: Indoors, computers can configure your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). Verifying System Requirements Before installing the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2... Before You Begin You need to your network. It is covered in Chapter 3, "Configuring Wireless Adapter Settings" in this manual. The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 provides highly effective security features which are covered in "Hidden Networks" on your...
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...8226; 2.4 GHz Cordless phones In general, wireless devices can communicate through an access point (AP). Infrastructure configuration procedures for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Observing Location and Range Guidelines Computers can connect over wireless networks indoors at a range which vary ... when computers in which devices or computers communicate directly with the WG511 v2 Wireless PC Card. However, if the walls are constructed with the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2. User Manual for basic network connectivity are covered in which devices...
...8226; 2.4 GHz Cordless phones In general, wireless devices can communicate through an access point (AP). Infrastructure configuration procedures for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Observing Location and Range Guidelines Computers can connect over wireless networks indoors at a range which vary ... when computers in which devices or computers communicate directly with the WG511 v2 Wireless PC Card. However, if the walls are constructed with the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2. User Manual for basic network connectivity are covered in which devices...
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... on the CD. Insert the NETGEAR CD. The procedures below provides instructions for setting up the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 for Windows PCs. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 factory default basic settings... (SSID): Any (First available network) Note: In order for the WG511 v2 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 •...
... on the CD. Insert the NETGEAR CD. The procedures below provides instructions for setting up the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 for Windows PCs. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 factory default basic settings... (SSID): Any (First available network) Note: In order for the WG511 v2 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 •...
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... to guide you to choose the country you must read the Windows XP documentation for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 d. The Connection Wizard opens and prompts you (recommended). You will be prompted to insert the wireless adapter. 2. a. Note: If you choose the Windows Zero Configuration option, you are located in. User...
... to guide you to choose the country you must read the Windows XP documentation for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 d. The Connection Wizard opens and prompts you (recommended). You will be prompted to insert the wireless adapter. 2. a. Note: If you choose the Windows Zero Configuration option, you are located in. User...
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.... These networks are included in the dropdown list, but the Network Name (SSID) is blank. It could take up to a minute for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 d. Basic Setup 2-5 June 2005 The Connection Wizard initiates your wireless connection. Follow the Smart Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for saving a Profile. f. e.
.... These networks are included in the dropdown list, but the Network Name (SSID) is blank. It could take up to a minute for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 d. Basic Setup 2-5 June 2005 The Connection Wizard initiates your wireless connection. Follow the Smart Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for saving a Profile. f. e.
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... the Smart Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 For Windows 2000 & 98SE/Me Users Installing a WG511 v2 1. d. c. Now, insert the wireless adapter. After you (recommended). You will show your progress and record your wireless adapter. Note: Hidden networks do so. a. These networks are located in...
... the Smart Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 For Windows 2000 & 98SE/Me Users Installing a WG511 v2 1. d. c. Now, insert the wireless adapter. After you (recommended). You will show your progress and record your wireless adapter. Note: Hidden networks do so. a. These networks are located in...
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... status bar at the bottom of the page shows details about connecting, see "Connecting to a minute for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 The Connection Wizard initiates your wireless and Internet connection. • WG511 v2 Wireless PC Card LEDs: The two LEDs on page 2-7. See "The Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 2-8 • Smart Wizard...
... status bar at the bottom of the page shows details about connecting, see "Connecting to a minute for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 The Connection Wizard initiates your wireless and Internet connection. • WG511 v2 Wireless PC Card LEDs: The two LEDs on page 2-7. See "The Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 2-8 • Smart Wizard...
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... For example, if you can view the status bar. Signal Strength: Shows the signal strength of your connection. The Smart Wizard Wireless Assistant Settings page opens. Wireless connection to router OK but not to the Internet, then check the router's Internet connection. Lock icon: Shows if security is... is used on the network. 2-8 June 2005 Basic Setup If the signal is the default setting (unchecked). User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 The Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the system tray icon to open the Smart Wizard so you are connected to a router...
... For example, if you can view the status bar. Signal Strength: Shows the signal strength of your connection. The Smart Wizard Wireless Assistant Settings page opens. Wireless connection to router OK but not to the Internet, then check the router's Internet connection. Lock icon: Shows if security is... is used on the network. 2-8 June 2005 Basic Setup If the signal is the default setting (unchecked). User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 The Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the system tray icon to open the Smart Wizard so you are connected to a router...
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... in the Microsoft Windows desktop. Color Red Condition Description The wireless PC Card has no data transmission on the wireless network. Also, look for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 The System Tray Icon Colors The System Tray (SysTray) resides on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 indicate the condition of the taskbar in to the...
... in the Microsoft Windows desktop. Color Red Condition Description The wireless PC Card has no data transmission on the wireless network. Also, look for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 The System Tray Icon Colors The System Tray (SysTray) resides on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 indicate the condition of the taskbar in to the...
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... for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Removing the WG511 v2 Software You can use the Resource CD to remove the wireless adapter software. 1. Download the upgrade from your laptop computer, and if prompted restart your laptop computer. 5. Remove the WG511 v2 adapter from the NETGEAR Web site... installed the software. The main page opens. 2. To install an upgrade, follow these steps. 1. They will not be available at the NETGEAR Web site. If the WG511 v2 software has been installed, the Smart Wizard detects it. 3. Click the Install Software button. After the software...
... for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Removing the WG511 v2 Software You can use the Resource CD to remove the wireless adapter software. 1. Download the upgrade from your laptop computer, and if prompted restart your laptop computer. 5. Remove the WG511 v2 adapter from the NETGEAR Web site... installed the software. The main page opens. 2. To install an upgrade, follow these steps. 1. They will not be available at the NETGEAR Web site. If the WG511 v2 software has been installed, the Smart Wizard detects it. 3. Click the Install Software button. After the software...