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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...Location and Range Guidelines 2-2 Two Basic Operating Modes 2-2 WG511 v2 Default Wireless Configuration Settings 2-2 Basic Installation Instructions 2-3 For Windows XP Users Installing a WG511 v2 2-3 For Windows 2000 & 98SE/Me Users Installing a WG511 v2 2-6 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet 2-7 The Smart Wizard Status Bar 2-8 The ...
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...Location and Range Guidelines 2-2 Two Basic Operating Modes 2-2 WG511 v2 Default Wireless Configuration Settings 2-2 Basic Installation Instructions 2-3 For Windows XP Users Installing a WG511 v2 2-3 For Windows 2000 & 98SE/Me Users Installing a WG511 v2 2-6 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet 2-7 The Smart Wizard Status Bar 2-8 The ...
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... to Connect to a Network 3-15 Statistics Page ...3-16 About Page ...3-17 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Tips ...4-1 Frequently Asked Questions 4-2 XP Professional and XP Home occasional connection problems 4-3 Appendix A ...A1 Technical Specifications Appendix B Wireless Networking Basics Wireless Networking Overview B-1 Infrastructure Mode B-1 Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup B-2 Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID B-2 Authentication...
... to Connect to a Network 3-15 Statistics Page ...3-16 About Page ...3-17 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Tips ...4-1 Frequently Asked Questions 4-2 XP Professional and XP Home occasional connection problems 4-3 Appendix A ...A1 Technical Specifications Appendix B Wireless Networking Basics Wireless Networking Overview B-1 Infrastructure Mode B-1 Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup B-2 Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID B-2 Authentication...
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What are the Key Features of WPA Security B-10 Is WPA Perfect? ...B-16 Product Support for WPA B-16 Appendix C Preparing Your PCs for Network Access Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking C-1 Configuring Windows 98 and Me for TCP/IP Networking C-1 Install or Verify Windows Networking ... Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings in Windows 98 and Me C-3 Selecting Windows' Internet Access Method C-5 Verifying TCP/IP Properties C-5 Configuring Windows 2000 or XP for TCP/IP Networking C-5 Install or Verify Windows Networking Components C-6 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows...
What are the Key Features of WPA Security B-10 Is WPA Perfect? ...B-16 Product Support for WPA B-16 Appendix C Preparing Your PCs for Network Access Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking C-1 Configuring Windows 98 and Me for TCP/IP Networking C-1 Install or Verify Windows Networking ... Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings in Windows 98 and Me C-3 Selecting Windows' Internet Access Method C-5 Verifying TCP/IP Properties C-5 Configuring Windows 2000 or XP for TCP/IP Networking C-5 Install or Verify Windows Networking Components C-6 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows...
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...with a lot of electromagnetic interference. About the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 gives you ultimate mobility in any available PCMCIA or CardBus slot. The WG511 v2 Wireless PC Card provides reliable, standards-based 802.11b 11 Mbps... 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP operating systems. Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products The WG511 v2 Wireless PC Card provides the following features: • Reliable IEEE 802.11g and b standards-based wireless technology. • Supports roaming between the wireless nodes is designed for sharing your...
...with a lot of electromagnetic interference. About the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 gives you ultimate mobility in any available PCMCIA or CardBus slot. The WG511 v2 Wireless PC Card provides reliable, standards-based 802.11b 11 Mbps... 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP operating systems. Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products The WG511 v2 Wireless PC Card provides the following features: • Reliable IEEE 802.11g and b standards-based wireless technology. • Supports roaming between the wireless nodes is designed for sharing your...
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... hard disk space. • Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional, 2000, Me, or 98SE. • Some versions of Windows may ask for the original Windows operating system installation files to install your needs. Advanced wireless network configuration is important to take appropriate steps to your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 and set up basic...
... hard disk space. • Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional, 2000, Me, or 98SE. • Some versions of Windows may ask for the original Windows operating system installation files to install your needs. Advanced wireless network configuration is important to take appropriate steps to your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 and set up basic...
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... procedure that corresponds to continue. For Windows XP Users Installing a WG511 v2 1. First, install the WG511 v2 software. If the CD main page does not appear, double click autorun.exe on the CD. 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 are...
... procedure that corresponds to continue. For Windows XP Users Installing a WG511 v2 1. First, install the WG511 v2 software. If the CD main page does not appear, double click autorun.exe on the CD. 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 are...
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... configuration utility. a. Now, insert the wireless adapter. User Manual for setup and configuration b. Click Next to choose the country you to configure your location from the list. 3. You will be asked if you want the Connection Wizard to guide you must read the Windows XP documentation for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 d.
... configuration utility. a. Now, insert the wireless adapter. User Manual for setup and configuration b. Click Next to choose the country you to configure your location from the list. 3. You will be asked if you want the Connection Wizard to guide you must read the Windows XP documentation for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 d.
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...; Configure wireless settings • Monitor wireless network connections • Save your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and use set of tools to: • Choose the network you must first disable the Windows XP configuration utility. Configuring Wireless Adapter Settings 3-1 June 2005 Chapter 3 Configuring Wireless Adapter Settings This chapter describes how to configure your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511...
...; Configure wireless settings • Monitor wireless network connections • Save your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and use set of tools to: • Choose the network you must first disable the Windows XP configuration utility. Configuring Wireless Adapter Settings 3-1 June 2005 Chapter 3 Configuring Wireless Adapter Settings This chapter describes how to configure your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511...
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... Ad Hoc network: 1. Click Initiate Ad Hoc. 4. Click Apply. How to use XP's own Wireless configuration utility that comes with static IP addresses in your Ad Hoc network are configured with Windows XP During the WG511 v2 software installation the wizard prompts you may encounter. Also, please refer...Wizard is in the CardBus slot in the Network Name (SSID). 2. Right click on the NETGEAR web site at www.netgear.com/support/main.asp. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Frequently Asked Questions Use the information below to solve common problems you to choose ...
... Ad Hoc network: 1. Click Initiate Ad Hoc. 4. Click Apply. How to use XP's own Wireless configuration utility that comes with static IP addresses in your Ad Hoc network are configured with Windows XP During the WG511 v2 software installation the wizard prompts you may encounter. Also, please refer...Wizard is in the CardBus slot in the Network Name (SSID). 2. Right click on the NETGEAR web site at www.netgear.com/support/main.asp. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Frequently Asked Questions Use the information below to solve common problems you to choose ...
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... the WG511 v2 Smart Wizard. There are no additional access points for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Did the WG511 v2 card receive a valid IP address from the Windows XP Update Service. XP Professional and XP Home occasional connection problems Some WG511T XP users will be removed. See "Removing the WG511 v2 Software" on page...
... the WG511 v2 Smart Wizard. There are no additional access points for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Did the WG511 v2 card receive a valid IP address from the Windows XP Update Service. XP Professional and XP Home occasional connection problems Some WG511T XP users will be removed. See "Removing the WG511 v2 Software" on page...
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... Troubleshooting Click Windows XP Hotfix (SP2) Q815485, and then click Remove. 3. You can restore this error message, and then click Yes to Control Panel, and then double-click Add/Remove Programs. 2. This should solve your computer and rerun the Smart Display Setup Wizard. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2...
... Troubleshooting Click Windows XP Hotfix (SP2) Q815485, and then click Remove. 3. You can restore this error message, and then click Yes to Control Panel, and then double-click Add/Remove Programs. 2. This should solve your computer and rerun the Smart Display Setup Wizard. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2...
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Appendix A Technical Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2. Antennae 2 Integrated internal diversity antennae Radio Data Rate 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps (Auto Rate ... in power save mode Emissions FCC, CE, TELEC Bus interface Cardbus Provided drivers Microsoft Windows 98SE, 2000, ME, XP Dimensions L: 120mm W: 54 mm H: 7 mm Weight 40 g Status LED Wireless Link Operating Environment Operating temperature: 0 to 55 degrees C Safety US: UL1950 Encryption 40-bit (also called 64-bit...
Appendix A Technical Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2. Antennae 2 Integrated internal diversity antennae Radio Data Rate 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps (Auto Rate ... in power save mode Emissions FCC, CE, TELEC Bus interface Cardbus Provided drivers Microsoft Windows 98SE, 2000, ME, XP Dimensions L: 120mm W: 54 mm H: 7 mm Weight 40 g Status LED Wireless Link Operating Environment Operating temperature: 0 to 55 degrees C Safety US: UL1950 Encryption 40-bit (also called 64-bit...
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...WPA information elements. 1. The client sends an EAP-start message. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Client with an EAP-request identity message. Wireless Networking Basics June 2005 B-13 Probe Responses (AP to station) and Association Requests (station... set. The access point replies with a WPAenabled wireless adapter and supplicant (Win XP, Funk, Meetinghouse) For example, a WPA-enabled AP For example, a RADIUS server Windows XP implements 802.1x natively, and several NETGEAR switch and wireless access point products support 802.1x. This begins...
...WPA information elements. 1. The client sends an EAP-start message. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Client with an EAP-request identity message. Wireless Networking Basics June 2005 B-13 Probe Responses (AP to station) and Association Requests (station... set. The access point replies with a WPAenabled wireless adapter and supplicant (Win XP, Funk, Meetinghouse) For example, a WPA-enabled AP For example, a RADIUS server Windows XP implements 802.1x natively, and several NETGEAR switch and wireless access point products support 802.1x. This begins...
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... pass the adapter's WPA capabilities and security configuration to the Wireless Zero Configuration service. For Windows wireless clients, you must obtain an updated network adapter driver that are compatible with Windows XP (Service Pack 1) and Windows Server 2003, the updated network... update from your wireless AP vendor and upload it to your wireless network adapter vendor and update the wireless network adapter driver. Wireless Networking Basics June 2005 B-17 User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Changes to Wireless Access Points Wireless access points must ...
... pass the adapter's WPA capabilities and security configuration to the Wireless Zero Configuration service. For Windows wireless clients, you must obtain an updated network adapter driver that are compatible with Windows XP (Service Pack 1) and Windows Server 2003, the updated network... update from your wireless AP vendor and upload it to your wireless network adapter vendor and update the wireless network adapter driver. Wireless Networking Basics June 2005 B-17 User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Changes to Wireless Access Points Wireless access points must ...
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...my Internet connection manually" or "I want to install and configure TCP/IP on each networked PC. Proceed to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. Preparing Your PCs for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Selecting Windows' Internet Access Method 1. Double-click the Internet Options icon. 3.... 1. Before starting, locate your IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. 3. Verifying TCP/IP Properties After your PC is 192.168.0.1 Configuring Windows 2000 or XP for connecting through a router or gateway: • The IP address is between 192.168.0.2 and 192.168.0.254 ...
...my Internet connection manually" or "I want to install and configure TCP/IP on each networked PC. Proceed to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. Preparing Your PCs for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Selecting Windows' Internet Access Method 1. Double-click the Internet Options icon. 3.... 1. Before starting, locate your IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. 3. Verifying TCP/IP Properties After your PC is 192.168.0.1 Configuring Windows 2000 or XP for connecting through a router or gateway: • The IP address is between 192.168.0.2 and 192.168.0.254 ...
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... these versions of TCP/IP in your PC, you through the configuration process for Local Area Connection. DHCP Configuration of Windows. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Install or Verify Windows Networking... Components To install or verify the necessary components for Network Access June 2005 Double-click the Network and Dialup Connections icon. 3. Select 'Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)', click Properties, and verify that "Obtain an IP address automatically is present in Windows XP...
... these versions of TCP/IP in your PC, you through the configuration process for Local Area Connection. DHCP Configuration of Windows. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Install or Verify Windows Networking... Components To install or verify the necessary components for Network Access June 2005 Double-click the Network and Dialup Connections icon. 3. Select 'Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)', click Properties, and verify that "Obtain an IP address automatically is present in Windows XP...
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User Manual for Network Access June 2005 Verify that Obtain an IP address automatically radio button is selected and that the Obtain DNS server address automatically radio button is selected. • Click the OK button. This completes the DHCP configuration in Windows XP. C-8 Preparing Your PCs for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 The TCP/IP details are presented on your network. Repeat these steps for each PC with this version of Windows on the Support tab page. • Select Internet Protocol, and click Properties to view the configuration information.
User Manual for Network Access June 2005 Verify that Obtain an IP address automatically radio button is selected and that the Obtain DNS server address automatically radio button is selected. • Click the OK button. This completes the DHCP configuration in Windows XP. C-8 Preparing Your PCs for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 The TCP/IP details are presented on your network. Repeat these steps for each PC with this version of Windows on the Support tab page. • Select Internet Protocol, and click Properties to view the configuration information.
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....0.254 • The subnet mask is 255.255.255.0 • The default gateway is selected. Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP or 2000 To check your network. Type cmd and then click OK. Type ipconfig /all Your IP Configuration information will be listed, and... Run. The Run window opens. 2. A command window opens 3. Click OK to return to complete the configuration process. Verify that NETGEAR recommends for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 With Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) selected, click on your PC's TCP/IP configuration: 1. Repeat these steps for Network Access
....0.254 • The subnet mask is 255.255.255.0 • The default gateway is selected. Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP or 2000 To check your network. Type cmd and then click OK. Type ipconfig /all Your IP Configuration information will be listed, and... Run. The Run window opens. 2. A command window opens 3. Click OK to return to complete the configuration process. Verify that NETGEAR recommends for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 With Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) selected, click on your PC's TCP/IP configuration: 1. Repeat these steps for Network Access