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Contents Chapter 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...
Contents Chapter 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...
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...: This format is used to intermediate computer and Internet skills. Typographical conventions italics bold Emphasis. This manual is provided in the Appendices, on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Resource CD, and on the NETGEAR Web site at http://www.netgear.com/support/main.asp. However, tutorial information is written according to these specifications: Table 1-2.
...: This format is used to intermediate computer and Internet skills. Typographical conventions italics bold Emphasis. This manual is provided in the Appendices, on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Resource CD, and on the NETGEAR Web site at http://www.netgear.com/support/main.asp. However, tutorial information is written according to these specifications: Table 1-2.
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User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 1-2 About This Manual v2.2, December 2005
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 1-2 About This Manual v2.2, December 2005
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...-bit Shared Key WEP data encryption method. Driver and Smart Wizard Software - What's in case you need to return the product for repair. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 • High level of data encryption or no data encryption is inserted into a notebook. Keep the carton, including the original packing...
...-bit Shared Key WEP data encryption method. Driver and Smart Wizard Software - What's in case you need to return the product for repair. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 • High level of data encryption or no data encryption is inserted into a notebook. Keep the carton, including the original packing...
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... 2-1. What Do I Do? Enable 1. To help overcome potential barriers to successfully using printers in the combined wireless and wired network. Set up your WG511v2 hacking, or network. 2. Introduction v2.2, December 2005 Chapter 2-3 User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 A Road Map for 'How to Get There From Here' The introduction and adoption...
... 2-1. What Do I Do? Enable 1. To help overcome potential barriers to successfully using printers in the combined wireless and wired network. Set up your WG511v2 hacking, or network. 2. Introduction v2.2, December 2005 Chapter 2-3 User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 A Road Map for 'How to Get There From Here' The introduction and adoption...
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...the wirelessly Network wireless network needs to be provided in ...usually managed by 2. wireless and wired network. ...NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Table 2-1. Use the information. If so-called Windows 'peer' NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless...wireless networking security features you are in...the computers. wireless and wired network...B-1. Activate my Internet over my wireless link wireless and verify my network. "Profiles... combined wireless and individuals who want must be provided when For assistance with setting up to work with a wireless router or ...
...the wirelessly Network wireless network needs to be provided in ...usually managed by 2. wireless and wired network. ...NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Table 2-1. Use the information. If so-called Windows 'peer' NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless...wireless networking security features you are in...the computers. wireless and wired network...B-1. Activate my Internet over my wireless link wireless and verify my network. "Profiles... combined wireless and individuals who want must be provided when For assistance with setting up to work with a wireless router or ...
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... and Print Sharing individuals who want to set up Windows networking, refer to the PC Networking Tutorial on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless a Printer wizard to the 3. User Manual for Windows operating systems you are commonly managed by corporate computer support groups. What Do I Do? Use printers... in the combined wireless and wired network. Fax features to configured with the version of an sharing. Use the Windows ...
... and Print Sharing individuals who want to set up Windows networking, refer to the PC Networking Tutorial on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless a Printer wizard to the 3. User Manual for Windows operating systems you are commonly managed by corporate computer support groups. What Do I Do? Use printers... in the combined wireless and wired network. Fax features to configured with the version of an sharing. Use the Windows ...
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User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Chapter 2-6 v2.2, December 2005 Introduction
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Chapter 2-6 v2.2, December 2005 Introduction
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...installation of several hundred feet. The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 provides highly effective security features which are covered in "Using Wireless Security Features" on your needs. Verify System Requirements Before installing the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2, please make sure... Basic Setup This chapter describes how to install your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 and set up your wireless PC card and connect. It is covered in Chapter 4, "Network Connections and Wireless Security" in this manual. Note: Indoors, computers can set up is important...
...installation of several hundred feet. The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 provides highly effective security features which are covered in "Using Wireless Security Features" on your needs. Verify System Requirements Before installing the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2, please make sure... Basic Setup This chapter describes how to install your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 and set up your wireless PC card and connect. It is covered in Chapter 4, "Network Connections and Wireless Security" in this manual. Note: Indoors, computers can set up is important...
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...NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines Computers can connect over wireless networks indoors at a range which vary significantly based on the physical location of the computer with each other , without the use the factory default settings to set up the network and verify wireless connectivity. User Manual... for an Access Point (Infrastructure) installation. The instructions in this manual. WG511v2 Default Wireless Settings If this is attached to a router which lets multiple ...
...NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines Computers can connect over wireless networks indoors at a range which vary significantly based on the physical location of the computer with each other , without the use the factory default settings to set up the network and verify wireless connectivity. User Manual... for an Access Point (Infrastructure) installation. The instructions in this manual. WG511v2 Default Wireless Settings If this is attached to a router which lets multiple ...
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... the Smart Wizard starts. Figure 3-1 Basic Setup 3-3 v2.2, December 2005 First, install the WG511v2 software. Insert the NETGEAR CD. When the Installation Complete message appears, click Next. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 factory default basic settings are using . Use the procedure that you are : • Network...
... the Smart Wizard starts. Figure 3-1 Basic Setup 3-3 v2.2, December 2005 First, install the WG511v2 software. Insert the NETGEAR CD. When the Installation Complete message appears, click Next. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 factory default basic settings are using . Use the procedure that you are : • Network...
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a. Figure 3-2 3. a. b. Figure 3-3 3-4 Basic Setup v2.2, December 2005 User Manual for instructions. You will be prompted 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 ...click Agree. Now, insert the wireless PC card. When prompted, insert your wireless PC card. Use the Smart Wizard to set up your wireless PC card. Choose to select the country where you must read the Windows XP documentation for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 2.
a. Figure 3-2 3. a. b. Figure 3-3 3-4 Basic Setup v2.2, December 2005 User Manual for instructions. You will be prompted 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 ...click Agree. Now, insert the wireless PC card. When prompted, insert your wireless PC card. Use the Smart Wizard to set up your wireless PC card. Choose to select the country where you must read the Windows XP documentation for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 2.
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User Manual for saving a Profile. These networks are included in the system tray and on the desktop. f. Click Next to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. The WG511v2 icon appears in the drop-down list, and the wizard records your wireless connection. Basic Setup 3-5 v2.2, December 2005 If the network uses security, ...settings, click Finish. c. Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). Follow the Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 b. Figure 3-4 d. You will be established. Click Next to accept.
User Manual for saving a Profile. These networks are included in the system tray and on the desktop. f. Click Next to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. The WG511v2 icon appears in the drop-down list, and the wizard records your wireless connection. Basic Setup 3-5 v2.2, December 2005 If the network uses security, ...settings, click Finish. c. Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). Follow the Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 b. Figure 3-4 d. You will be established. Click Next to accept.
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... details about connecting, see "Connecting to verify your wireless connectivity. Insert the NETGEAR CD. c. Figure 3-7 3-6 Basic Setup v2.2, December 2005 b. Click the Install Software link and the Smart Wizard starts. Use the status bar to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on the CD. a. ...Follow the Wizard steps, and click Next to continue. When the Installation Complete message appears, click Next. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. For Windows 2000 & 98SE/Me Users Installing a WG511v2 1. If the...
... details about connecting, see "Connecting to verify your wireless connectivity. Insert the NETGEAR CD. c. Figure 3-7 3-6 Basic Setup v2.2, December 2005 b. Click the Install Software link and the Smart Wizard starts. Use the status bar to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on the CD. a. ...Follow the Wizard steps, and click Next to continue. When the Installation Complete message appears, click Next. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. For Windows 2000 & 98SE/Me Users Installing a WG511v2 1. If the...
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a. c. Select the country and click Agree. You will be prompted to let the wizard help you are located. d. You will be prompted to select the country where you connect to accept. b. Figure 3-8 Basic Setup 3-7 v2.2, December 2005 When prompted, insert your wireless PC card. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 2. Click Next to a network (recommended). Now, insert the wireless PC card.
a. c. Select the country and click Agree. You will be prompted to let the wizard help you are located. d. You will be prompted to select the country where you connect to accept. b. Figure 3-8 Basic Setup 3-7 v2.2, December 2005 When prompted, insert your wireless PC card. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 2. Click Next to a network (recommended). Now, insert the wireless PC card.
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... Setup v2.2, December 2005 After you have reviewed the settings, click Finish. For more information about connecting, see "Connecting to a minute for your wireless connection. If the network uses security, then the Smart Wizard detects it. It could take up to... be established. The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. User Manual for saving a Profile. Select the wireless network from the drop-down list, but the Network Name (SSID) is blank. Follow the Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 e. g. The WG511v2 icon appears in...
... Setup v2.2, December 2005 After you have reviewed the settings, click Finish. For more information about connecting, see "Connecting to a minute for your wireless connection. If the network uses security, then the Smart Wizard detects it. It could take up to... be established. The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. User Manual for saving a Profile. Select the wireless network from the drop-down list, but the Network Name (SSID) is blank. Follow the Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 e. g. The WG511v2 icon appears in...
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It is poor, then try moving closer to the wireless access point. signal strength connection status Router/Internet connection indicator Unlocked: Network does not use security Locked: Network uses security Figure 3-11 Connection Status: The color shows the connection status. If ...Icon: After you can view the status bar. Lock icon: Shows if security is used on the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet The WG511v2 has indicators in three locations that show the status of your...
It is poor, then try moving closer to the wireless access point. signal strength connection status Router/Internet connection indicator Unlocked: Network does not use security Locked: Network uses security Figure 3-11 Connection Status: The color shows the connection status. If ...Icon: After you can view the status bar. Lock icon: Shows if security is used on the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet The WG511v2 has indicators in three locations that show the status of your...
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... IP Address Connected to the Internet, then check the router's Internet connection. Wireless connection to a router OK but no Internet connection at router. For example, if you right-click in isolating a problem. By default, this feature is on this line. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Router/Internet Connection Indicator: This shows the progress of...
... IP Address Connected to the Internet, then check the router's Internet connection. Wireless connection to a router OK but no Internet connection at router. For example, if you right-click in isolating a problem. By default, this feature is on this line. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Router/Internet Connection Indicator: This shows the progress of...
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... to any other wireless node. There is transmitting or receiving data. Basic Setup v2.2, December 2005 3-11 Also, look for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 The WG511v2 Icon Colors The WG511v2 icon is plugged in to the notebook PC. User Manual for possible interference ...such as closer to the wireless access point. Amber On/Blinking Off Description The card...
... to any other wireless node. There is transmitting or receiving data. Basic Setup v2.2, December 2005 3-11 Also, look for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 The WG511v2 Icon Colors The WG511v2 icon is plugged in to the notebook PC. User Manual for possible interference ...such as closer to the wireless access point. Amber On/Blinking Off Description The card...
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...from your laptop computer. 4. Remove the WG511v2 software from the NETGEAR Web site Support page. 3. User Manual for any profiles that you want to the Control Panel Add or Remove Program item, select the WG511v2 Wireless PC Card option, and follow these steps. 1. Follow the ...restart your laptop computer. 3-12 v2.2, December 2005 Basic Setup Write down the settings for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Removing the WG511v2 Software You can remove the wireless adapter software in .exe). 6. Upgrading the WG511v2 Software Upgrades may be retained. 2. They will ...
...from your laptop computer. 4. Remove the WG511v2 software from the NETGEAR Web site Support page. 3. User Manual for any profiles that you want to the Control Panel Add or Remove Program item, select the WG511v2 Wireless PC Card option, and follow these steps. 1. Follow the ...restart your laptop computer. 3-12 v2.2, December 2005 Basic Setup Write down the settings for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Removing the WG511v2 Software You can remove the wireless adapter software in .exe). 6. Upgrading the WG511v2 Software Upgrades may be retained. 2. They will ...