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... 1 About This Manual Audience, Scope, Conventions 1-1 Chapter 2 Introduction About the 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...
... 1 About This Manual Audience, Scope, Conventions 1-1 Chapter 2 Introduction About the 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...
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...; NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 • Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 • Warranty card • Support information card If any notebook PC with another wireless node or the associated access point. A lower level of the notebook PC chassis when the wireless PC card is available to improve data transfer rate. • WPA-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre-Shared Key) support. Driver and Smart Wizard Software...
...; NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 • Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 • Warranty card • Support information card If any notebook PC with another wireless node or the associated access point. A lower level of the notebook PC chassis when the wireless PC card is available to improve data transfer rate. • WPA-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre-Shared Key) support. Driver and Smart Wizard Software...
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.... a. b. d. c. Follow the Wizard steps, and click Next to continue. Figure 3-1 Basic Setup 3-3 v2.2, December 2005 For Windows XP Users Installing a WG511v2 1. Use the procedure that corresponds to the version of Windows that corresponds to the version of Windows you are using . First, install the WG511v2 software. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 factory default...
.... a. b. d. c. Follow the Wizard steps, and click Next to continue. Figure 3-1 Basic Setup 3-3 v2.2, December 2005 For Windows XP Users Installing a WG511v2 1. Use the procedure that corresponds to the version of Windows that corresponds to the version of Windows you are using . First, install the WG511v2 software. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 factory default...
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... to select the country where you must read the Windows XP documentation for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 2. When prompted, insert your wireless PC card. Now, insert the wireless PC card. Figure 3-3 3-4 Basic Setup v2.2, December 2005 b. Use the Smart Wizard to set up your wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utility If you choose the Windows Zero Configuration...
... to select the country where you must read the Windows XP documentation for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 2. When prompted, insert your wireless PC card. Now, insert the wireless PC card. Figure 3-3 3-4 Basic Setup v2.2, December 2005 b. Use the Smart Wizard to set up your wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utility If you choose the Windows Zero Configuration...
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... the Network Name (SSID) is blank. If the network uses security, then the Smart Wizard detects it. It could take up to a minute for your wireless connection. You will be established. Follow the Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 b. Basic Setup 3-5 v2.2, December 2005 These networks are included in the system...
... the Network Name (SSID) is blank. If the network uses security, then the Smart Wizard detects it. It could take up to a minute for your wireless connection. You will be established. Follow the Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 b. Basic Setup 3-5 v2.2, December 2005 These networks are included in the system...
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... Next. Use the status bar to continue. For more details about connecting, see "Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on the CD. d. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. b. First, install the WG511v2 software. Insert the NETGEAR CD. a. Figure 3-7 3-6 Basic Setup v2.2, December 2005 For Windows 2000 & 98SE/Me Users Installing...
... Next. Use the status bar to continue. For more details about connecting, see "Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on the CD. d. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. b. First, install the WG511v2 software. Insert the NETGEAR CD. a. Figure 3-7 3-6 Basic Setup v2.2, December 2005 For Windows 2000 & 98SE/Me Users Installing...
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... appears in the drop-down list, and the wizard records your wireless connection. The wizard initiates your choice. If the network uses security, then the Smart Wizard detects it. Follow the Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 e. Use the status bar to verify your wireless connection to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on the desktop...
... appears in the drop-down list, and the wizard records your wireless connection. The wizard initiates your choice. If the network uses security, then the Smart Wizard detects it. Follow the Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 e. Use the status bar to verify your wireless connection to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on the desktop...
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...NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet The WG511v2 has indicators in the lower right of the network connection. If the signal is used on the network. The status bar at the bottom of the page shows details about your connection to a wireless network and to open the Smart Wizard... of your wireless and Internet connection. • WG511v2 Wireless PC Card LEDs: The two LEDs on the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard. The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. Basic Setup 3-9 v2.2, December 2005 The Smart Wizard Status Bar ...
...NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet The WG511v2 has indicators in the lower right of the network connection. If the signal is used on the network. The status bar at the bottom of the page shows details about your connection to a wireless network and to open the Smart Wizard... of your wireless and Internet connection. • WG511v2 Wireless PC Card LEDs: The two LEDs on the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard. The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. Basic Setup 3-9 v2.2, December 2005 The Smart Wizard Status Bar ...
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... how to use the NETGEAR WG511v2 Smart Wizard to change the WG511v2 wireless settings. Understanding the WG511v2 Smart Wizard Note: These instructions explain how to use your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 to connect to your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and how to set of tools to: • Choose the network that it matches the wireless security settings for your wireless PC card • Monitor wireless network connections •...
... how to use the NETGEAR WG511v2 Smart Wizard to change the WG511v2 wireless settings. Understanding the WG511v2 Smart Wizard Note: These instructions explain how to use your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 to connect to your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and how to set of tools to: • Choose the network that it matches the wireless security settings for your wireless PC card • Monitor wireless network connections •...
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... If you select a hidden network then you settings, and click Finish. Follow the steps below to know the security settings for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Finding a Network During the WG511v2 software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. Use the icon to create a profile. 5. Note: Make sure that you use the Status Bar to verify...
... If you select a hidden network then you settings, and click Finish. Follow the steps below to know the security settings for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Finding a Network During the WG511v2 software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. Use the icon to create a profile. 5. Note: Make sure that you use the Status Bar to verify...
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... in the Profile Name box, then the name Profile is used to save your computer to connect to different wireless networks, you do this profile name. Profiles User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 The WG511v2 Smart Wizard uses profiles to store all the settings that you are two special profile names: Default and Profile. Profile: If...
... in the Profile Name box, then the name Profile is used to save your computer to connect to different wireless networks, you do this profile name. Profiles User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 The WG511v2 Smart Wizard uses profiles to store all the settings that you are two special profile names: Default and Profile. Profile: If...
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.... In the Network Name (SSID) field select a network or enter the SSID. Click Apply. 4-4 Network Connections and Wireless Security v2.2, December 2005 In the Profile box, type the name of the profile. Save your settings in this profile....wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly the SSID used by the access point. 3. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router Follow these instructions to set up the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 to connect to open the Smart Wizard...
.... In the Network Name (SSID) field select a network or enter the SSID. Click Apply. 4-4 Network Connections and Wireless Security v2.2, December 2005 In the Profile box, type the name of the profile. Save your settings in this profile....wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly the SSID used by the access point. 3. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router Follow these instructions to set up the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 to connect to open the Smart Wizard...
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.../IP Addressing:" on page -1. Verify wireless connectivity to the Internet, or check for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 c. Also, for the current connection status. For example, this mode is an 802.11 networking framework in the Smart Wizard for problems with each other, without the use of the WG511v2 uses Ad Hoc mode. Setting up ...your network. Please refer to exchange files directly between them. Ad Hoc mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with WG511v2 Wireless PC Card Network Connections and Wireless Security 4-5 v2.2, December 2005
.../IP Addressing:" on page -1. Verify wireless connectivity to the Internet, or check for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 c. Also, for the current connection status. For example, this mode is an 802.11 networking framework in the Smart Wizard for problems with each other, without the use of the WG511v2 uses Ad Hoc mode. Setting up ...your network. Please refer to exchange files directly between them. Ad Hoc mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with WG511v2 Wireless PC Card Network Connections and Wireless Security 4-5 v2.2, December 2005
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.... For instructions on setting up static IP addresses on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Resource CD. The Settings page opens. Run the WG511v2 Smart Wizard. Select or enter the Network Name (SSID) for the Ad Hoc network. Follow the instructions below to -Computer (Ad Hoc) for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Note: Ad Hoc mode will not work using DHCP settings...
.... For instructions on setting up static IP addresses on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Resource CD. The Settings page opens. Run the WG511v2 Smart Wizard. Select or enter the Network Name (SSID) for the Ad Hoc network. Follow the instructions below to -Computer (Ad Hoc) for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Note: Ad Hoc mode will not work using DHCP settings...
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... c. b. Verify wireless connectivity between your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Resource CD. Figure 4-5 c. Verify connectivity by using the Ping program: a. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 b. On the ...Windows taskbar click the Start button, and then click Run. Click Apply. This will cause a continuous ping to be sent to the networking tutorial on your peer devices. Configure each PC with either a static IP address or with the IPX protocol. Click Close to exit the Smart Wizard...
... c. b. Verify wireless connectivity between your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Resource CD. Figure 4-5 c. Verify connectivity by using the Ping program: a. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 b. On the ...Windows taskbar click the Start button, and then click Run. Click Apply. This will cause a continuous ping to be sent to the networking tutorial on your peer devices. Configure each PC with either a static IP address or with the IPX protocol. Click Close to exit the Smart Wizard...
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... Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" on the country. In the Start Ad Hoc field, choose the wireless standard (802.11a, 802.11b, or 802.11g) for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 You may need to -Computer (Ad Hoc) network type. 3. Click Initiate Ad Hoc. The Ad... speed. 4-8 Network Connections and Wireless Security v2.2, December 2005 On the Settings tab page of the Smart Wizard, select or type the Network Name (SSID). 2. The connection speed automatically defaults to -Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 1. Please see "Removing the WG511v2 Software" on your area. 6....
... Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" on the country. In the Start Ad Hoc field, choose the wireless standard (802.11a, 802.11b, or 802.11g) for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 You may need to -Computer (Ad Hoc) network type. 3. Click Initiate Ad Hoc. The Ad... speed. 4-8 Network Connections and Wireless Security v2.2, December 2005 On the Settings tab page of the Smart Wizard, select or type the Network Name (SSID). 2. The connection speed automatically defaults to -Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 1. Please see "Removing the WG511v2 Software" on your area. 6....
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... the WG511v2 with wireless security the Smart Wizard detects it. In addition to the WG511v2 wireless security features, you should use that network you can use wireless security to encrypt wireless data communications. Network Connections and Wireless Security 4-9 v2.2, December 2005 If you can strengthen the security of your wireless connection by enabling Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption of your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2...
... the WG511v2 with wireless security the Smart Wizard detects it. In addition to the WG511v2 wireless security features, you should use that network you can use wireless security to encrypt wireless data communications. Network Connections and Wireless Security 4-9 v2.2, December 2005 If you can strengthen the security of your wireless connection by enabling Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption of your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2...
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... in an available CardBus slot in your laptop computer. The Settings tab page opens. Configure the Security settings. b. In the Network Name (SSID) field select the network, or enter the SSID. a. c. Network Connections and Wireless Security v2.2, December... point. In the Security section, select WEP. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Setting up WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to open the Smart Wizard. Run the WG511v2 Smart Wizard. b. a. Make sure the WG511v2 software is installed and the WG511v2 is configured in a profile name.
... in an available CardBus slot in your laptop computer. The Settings tab page opens. Configure the Security settings. b. In the Network Name (SSID) field select the network, or enter the SSID. a. c. Network Connections and Wireless Security v2.2, December... point. In the Security section, select WEP. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Setting up WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to open the Smart Wizard. Run the WG511v2 Smart Wizard. b. a. Make sure the WG511v2 software is installed and the WG511v2 is configured in a profile name.
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... utility. Run the WG511v2 Smart Wizard. Make sure the WG511v2 software is installed and the WG511v2 is fully inserted in an available CardBus slot in your settings...wireless devices in this profile. Select Create with Passphrase and enter the passphrase. Note: The characters are : • 64-bit WEP data encryption • 128-bit...wireless devices. 5. c. b. Click Apply. a. a. Save your laptop computer. 4-12 Network Connections and Wireless Security v2.2, December 2005 The configuration utility will use the same passphrase for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2...
... utility. Run the WG511v2 Smart Wizard. Make sure the WG511v2 software is installed and the WG511v2 is fully inserted in an available CardBus slot in your settings...wireless devices in this profile. Select Create with Passphrase and enter the passphrase. Note: The characters are : • 64-bit WEP data encryption • 128-bit...wireless devices. 5. c. b. Click Apply. a. a. Save your laptop computer. 4-12 Network Connections and Wireless Security v2.2, December 2005 The configuration utility will use the same passphrase for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2...
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...Smart Wizard. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is configured in this profile. Figure 4-9 2. a. c. In the Profile box, select the profile or type in a Profile. In the Security section, select WPA2-PSK [AES]. b. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2... b. Save your settings in a profile name. Click the Save Profile button. Network Connections and Wireless Security v2.2, December 2005 4-13
...Smart Wizard. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is configured in this profile. Figure 4-9 2. a. c. In the Profile box, select the profile or type in a Profile. In the Security section, select WPA2-PSK [AES]. b. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2... b. Save your settings in a profile name. Click the Save Profile button. Network Connections and Wireless Security v2.2, December 2005 4-13