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... United States and/or other countries. NETGEAR, the Netgear logo, The Gear Guy and Everybody's Connecting are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this document without notice. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Netgear, Inc. Other brand and product names...Canada only) For other countries. By registering your product at www.NETGEAR.com/register, we can provide you with your Support information card. Information is hereby certified that the Model WG511 Wireless PC Card has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the...
... United States and/or other countries. NETGEAR, the Netgear logo, The Gear Guy and Everybody's Connecting are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this document without notice. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Netgear, Inc. Other brand and product names...Canada only) For other countries. By registering your product at www.NETGEAR.com/register, we can provide you with your Support information card. Information is hereby certified that the Model WG511 Wireless PC Card has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the...
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...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 ...
...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 ...
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... of WEP Parameters 39 Key Size ...40 WEP Configuration Options 40 Wireless Channels ...41 Appendix C Preparing Your PCs for Network Access Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking 43 Configuring Windows 98 and Me for TCP/IP Networking 43 Install or Verify Windows Networking Components 43 Enabling DHCP to Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings...
... of WEP Parameters 39 Key Size ...40 WEP Configuration Options 40 Wireless Channels ...41 Appendix C Preparing Your PCs for Network Access Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking 43 Configuring Windows 98 and Me for TCP/IP Networking 43 Install or Verify Windows Networking Components 43 Enabling DHCP to Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings...
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... is protected with Windows 98, Me, 2000, and XP operating systems. Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products The WG511 Wireless PC Card provides the following features: • Reliable IEEE 802.11b standards-based wireless technology. • Supports roaming between the wireless nodes is both 16-bit PCMCIA and 32-bit CardBus compatible and works in Infrastructure mode. • 54 Mbps high speed data...
... is protected with Windows 98, Me, 2000, and XP operating systems. Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products The WG511 Wireless PC Card provides the following features: • Reliable IEEE 802.11b standards-based wireless technology. • Supports roaming between the wireless nodes is both 16-bit PCMCIA and 32-bit CardBus compatible and works in Infrastructure mode. • 54 Mbps high speed data...
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... providers. 2. the security settings of the Internet service provider Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 4. Open an Internet browser such as illustrated in 3"Connect to the requirements Tutorial on page 3-28 and configure your version of Windows. A Road Map for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 Table 1-1. security features enabled. 2. Any wireless networking security features you are in addition to the...
... providers. 2. the security settings of the Internet service provider Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 4. Open an Internet browser such as illustrated in 3"Connect to the requirements Tutorial on page 3-28 and configure your version of Windows. A Road Map for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 Table 1-1. security features enabled. 2. Any wireless networking security features you are in addition to the...
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... needs to be configured with the same For assistance with Windows networking software, please see Appendix C-43, "Preparing Your PCs for Network Access" for configuration scenarios or refer to browser for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 Table 1-1. Any Windows networking For assistance with setting up small networks in their homes, or the network in the combined...
... needs to be configured with the same For assistance with Windows networking software, please see Appendix C-43, "Preparing Your PCs for Network Access" for configuration scenarios or refer to browser for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 Table 1-1. Any Windows networking For assistance with setting up small networks in their homes, or the network in the combined...
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... to connect to the usually managed by printers in the Windows network must be individuals who want to the PC Networking Tutorial on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 Resource CD and the Help information provided the Windows system you are a combined Windows using . that comes with setting up Windows networking, refer to set up printers in their homes...
... to connect to the usually managed by printers in the Windows network must be individuals who want to the PC Networking Tutorial on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 Resource CD and the Help information provided the Windows system you are a combined Windows using . that comes with setting up Windows networking, refer to set up printers in their homes...
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... access your wireless pc card and connect. Verify System Requirements Before installing the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511, 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-ROM drive. • 5 Mbytes of free hard disk space. • Some versions of Windows may...
... access your wireless pc card and connect. Verify System Requirements Before installing the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511, 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-ROM drive. • 5 Mbytes of free hard disk space. • Some versions of Windows may...
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... Windows computers are configured with file and print sharing enabled and you want to a router which lets multiple computers share a single Cable or DSL broadband Internet connection. • Ad-Hoc Mode: An 802.11 networking framework in which devices or computers communicate directly with the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511. Infrastructure configuration procedures for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card...
... Windows computers are configured with file and print sharing enabled and you want to a router which lets multiple computers share a single Cable or DSL broadband Internet connection. • Ad-Hoc Mode: An 802.11 networking framework in which devices or computers communicate directly with the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511. Infrastructure configuration procedures for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card...
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... for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 WG511 Default Wireless Configuration Settings If this is a new wireless network installation, use the factory default settings to set up the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 for basic wireless connectivity to an access point. Use the procedure that corresponds to the version of Windows you will need to communicate with a wireless access point or wireless adapter, all...
... for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 WG511 Default Wireless Configuration Settings If this is a new wireless network installation, use the factory default settings to set up the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 for basic wireless connectivity to an access point. Use the procedure that corresponds to the version of Windows you will need to communicate with a wireless access point or wireless adapter, all...
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...when done to restart your computer. 2-10 Install Shield Wizard Note: If a Windows XP Certification warning appears, click Continue Anyway to display this page does not automatically appear, c. For Windows XP Users Installing a WG511 Install the WG511 driver and configuration utility software. instructions...browse the root of Windows you are using. Note: If this page. When the browser warning message appears, click Open to the version of the CD and double-click on your CD-ROM drive. a. Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 Basic Installation ...
...when done to restart your computer. 2-10 Install Shield Wizard Note: If a Windows XP Certification warning appears, click Continue Anyway to display this page does not automatically appear, c. For Windows XP Users Installing a WG511 Install the WG511 driver and configuration utility software. instructions...browse the root of Windows you are using. Note: If this page. When the browser warning message appears, click Open to the version of the CD and double-click on your CD-ROM drive. a. Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 Basic Installation ...
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... Anyway if you are prompted with the Netgear logo facing up and insert it into the CardBus slot. Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 Install the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511. Add New Hardware Wizard WG511 System Tray Icon Windows XP Network Connection Alert Basic Setup 2-11 Locate an available CardBus slot on the right in the lower right...
... Anyway if you are prompted with the Netgear logo facing up and insert it into the CardBus slot. Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 Install the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511. Add New Hardware Wizard WG511 System Tray Icon Windows XP Network Connection Alert Basic Setup 2-11 Locate an available CardBus slot on the right in the lower right...
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... To view WEP settings help, click the Advanced button and click the "Learn about..." Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 Configure your WG511 accordingly. If there is not using WEP security. d. e. Click Connect. Windows XP Network Connection Alert Note: This procedure assumes your vicinity, click on the one to display this is...
... To view WEP settings help, click the Advanced button and click the "Learn about..." Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 Configure your WG511 accordingly. If there is not using WEP security. d. e. Click Connect. Windows XP Network Connection Alert Note: This procedure assumes your vicinity, click on the one to display this is...
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... not fully plugged in the Windows system tray. Verify connectivity to connect. Note: If you are unable to your wireless network. Open the WG511 utility by clicking on the icon in . • Blinking for the amber transmission LED indicates data transmission. Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 Verify wireless connectivity to connect, see "Understanding...
... not fully plugged in the Windows system tray. Verify connectivity to connect. Note: If you are unable to your wireless network. Open the WG511 utility by clicking on the icon in . • Blinking for the amber transmission LED indicates data transmission. Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 Verify wireless connectivity to connect, see "Understanding...
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...Note: If the Resource CD page does not automatically page shown at the right will load. Read the instructions for 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. InstallShield Wizard 2-14 Basic Setup Note...log in the Install Shield Wizard, and click Finish when done to display this page. Click the INSTALL button and an Install Software window opens. d. Power on INDEX.HTM to restart your computer. appear, browse the root directory of the CD and double-click on your...
...Note: If the Resource CD page does not automatically page shown at the right will load. Read the instructions for 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. InstallShield Wizard 2-14 Basic Setup Note...log in the Install Shield Wizard, and click Finish when done to display this page. Click the INSTALL button and an Install Software window opens. d. Power on INDEX.HTM to restart your computer. appear, browse the root directory of the CD and double-click on your...
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...PC Card with the Netgear logo facing up and insert it into the CardBus slot. WG511 System Tray Icon Basic Setup 2-15 After the installation completes, click Finish to proceed. b. Click Next and follow the prompts to close the wizard. Add New Hardware Wizard Note: If Windows... warns about a Digital Signature Not Found, click Yes to continue. You should see the WG511 system tray icon on the side of the Windows task bar. Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 Install the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511.
...PC Card with the Netgear logo facing up and insert it into the CardBus slot. WG511 System Tray Icon Basic Setup 2-15 After the installation completes, click Finish to proceed. b. Click Next and follow the prompts to close the wizard. Add New Hardware Wizard Note: If Windows... warns about a Digital Signature Not Found, click Yes to continue. You should see the WG511 system tray icon on the side of the Windows task bar. Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 Install the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511.
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...WG511 LEDs: • Solid green for the amber transmission LED indicates data transmission. Verify connectivity to verify the availability of wireless networks and their SSIDs. Note: If you are unable to connect. Click the Status tab page. Verify that your Connection.... Basic Setup 2-17 b. Off for the LINK LED indicates the card is turned off or not fully plugged in the Windows system tray. Blinking for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 Verify wireless connectivity to your wireless network. Installation Guide for the LINK LED indicates attempting to connect, see...
...WG511 LEDs: • Solid green for the amber transmission LED indicates data transmission. Verify connectivity to verify the availability of wireless networks and their SSIDs. Note: If you are unable to connect. Click the Status tab page. Verify that your Connection.... Basic Setup 2-17 b. Off for the LINK LED indicates the card is turned off or not fully plugged in the Windows system tray. Blinking for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 Verify wireless connectivity to your wireless network. Installation Guide for the LINK LED indicates attempting to connect, see...
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... Microsoft Windows desktop indicates the status of the connection. Table 2-1: LED Descriptions LED LINK -- Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 WG511 Wireless Connection Indicators The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 provides the following three indicators which give you feedback on the status of your wireless connection: • The two LEDs on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 indicate the condition of wireless link...
... Microsoft Windows desktop indicates the status of the connection. Table 2-1: LED Descriptions LED LINK -- Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 WG511 Wireless Connection Indicators The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 provides the following three indicators which give you feedback on the status of your wireless connection: • The two LEDs on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 indicate the condition of wireless link...
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... the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors The System Tray (SysTray) resides on one end of the taskbar in the Microsoft Windows desktop. Installation Guide for possible interference such as closer to any other wireless node. quality is weak. Color Red Condition The wireless PC Card has no connection to the wireless access point. The wireless link...
... the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors The System Tray (SysTray) resides on one end of the taskbar in the Microsoft Windows desktop. Installation Guide for possible interference such as closer to any other wireless node. quality is weak. Color Red Condition The wireless PC Card has no connection to the wireless access point. The wireless link...
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...to install the WG511 in a different CardBus slot on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 Resource CD. 2-20 Basic Setup I can connect to an access point, but cannot connect. Check to make sure that the IP addresses and the Windows networking parameters are not configured with ...DSL modem, router, access point, and notebook PC. Check the Windows device manager to see if the PC Card is not lit. Or, the access point and the PC card are all configured correctly. Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 Basic Troubleshooting Tips If you have problems ...
...to install the WG511 in a different CardBus slot on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 Resource CD. 2-20 Basic Setup I can connect to an access point, but cannot connect. Check to make sure that the IP addresses and the Windows networking parameters are not configured with ...DSL modem, router, access point, and notebook PC. Check the Windows device manager to see if the PC Card is not lit. Or, the access point and the PC card are all configured correctly. Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 Basic Troubleshooting Tips If you have problems ...