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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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... or to return the product for repair. Chapter 2-2 v2.2, December 2005 Introduction A lower level of data encryption using128-bit Shared Key WEP data encryption method. 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.
... or to return the product for repair. Chapter 2-2 v2.2, December 2005 Introduction A lower level of data encryption using128-bit Shared Key WEP data encryption method. 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.
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...setup, and maintenance can be difficult to understand. If I ? A computer within the operating range of the wireless network. A wireless network with other computers and using wireless networks, the table below identifies how to accomplish such things as range, interference, signal quality, and security to...the inherent complexity of networking. What's Needed? and set up wireless equipment such as the theft. How Do I Want To ... ? A Road Map for How to Get There From Here ... User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 A Road Map for 'How to Get There ...
...setup, and maintenance can be difficult to understand. If I ? A computer within the operating range of the wireless network. A wireless network with other computers and using wireless networks, the table below identifies how to accomplish such things as range, interference, signal quality, and security to...the inherent complexity of networking. What's Needed? and set up wireless equipment such as the theft. How Do I Want To ... ? A Road Map for How to Get There From Here ... User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 A Road Map for 'How to Get There ...
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...prompts for your WG511v2 in the are For help with . you want to set up a Profile, see the wirelessly Network wireless network needs to be Learn More About TCP/IP connected Neighborhood configured with: Internet reference at the end of ...User Manual for How to Get There From Here ... If so-called Windows 'peer' NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Explorer copy Workgroup networking is being PC Card WG511v2 Resource and paste used, the drive, file system CD and the Help information functions to directory, or file need to be provided when For assistance with a wireless router...
...prompts for your WG511v2 in the are For help with . you want to set up a Profile, see the wirelessly Network wireless network needs to be Learn More About TCP/IP connected Neighborhood configured with: Internet reference at the end of ...User Manual for How to Get There From Here ... If so-called Windows 'peer' NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Explorer copy Workgroup networking is being PC Card WG511v2 Resource and paste used, the drive, file system CD and the Help information functions to directory, or file need to be provided when For assistance with a wireless router...
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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 add 2. are commonly managed by corporate computer support groups. Fax features to configured ...User Manual for How to Get There From Here ... What Do I ? application such as the other Windows computers in their homes, or combined Workgroup or Domain small offices. For assistance with : Windows Domain settings are using . If I Want To ... ? wireless and wired network. 2. A Road Map for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless...
...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 add 2. are commonly managed by corporate computer support groups. Fax features to configured ...User Manual for How to Get There From Here ... What Do I ? application such as the other Windows computers in their homes, or combined Workgroup or Domain small offices. For assistance with : Windows Domain settings are using . If I Want To ... ? wireless and wired network. 2. A Road Map for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless...
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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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... AP that is a new wireless network installation, use of this is used when computers in this is attached to a router which lets multiple computers share ... to identify the wireless network and wireless security settings that are configured with the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2. If this manual. Wireless security, advanced settings...Wireless Security"of an access point. For example, Ad Hoc mode is an addition to an existing wireless network, you want to -Computer (Ad Hoc) instructions are constructed with each other by first going through walls. User Manual...
... AP that is a new wireless network installation, use of this is used when computers in this is attached to a router which lets multiple computers share ... to identify the wireless network and wireless security settings that are configured with the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2. If this manual. Wireless security, advanced settings...Wireless Security"of an access point. For example, Ad Hoc mode is an addition to an existing wireless network, you want to -Computer (Ad Hoc) instructions are constructed with each other by first going through walls. User Manual...
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... to an access point. Use the procedure that corresponds to continue. a. Click the Install Software link and the Smart Wizard starts. 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 . d. Basic Installation Instructions Use the procedure below that corresponds to the version of Windows...
... to an access point. Use the procedure that corresponds to continue. a. Click the Install Software link and the Smart Wizard starts. 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 . d. Basic Installation Instructions Use the procedure below that corresponds to the version of Windows...
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User Manual for instructions. Figure 3-3 3-4 Basic Setup v2.2, December 2005 Figure 3-2 3. a. When prompted, insert your wireless PC card. a. You will be prompted to set up your wireless PC card. Choose to set up your wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows ...Configuration option, then you are located. Select the country and click Agree. Now, insert the wireless PC card. Use the Smart Wizard to select the country where you must read the Windows XP documentation for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 2. b.
User Manual for instructions. Figure 3-3 3-4 Basic Setup v2.2, December 2005 Figure 3-2 3. a. When prompted, insert your wireless PC card. a. You will be prompted to set up your wireless PC card. Choose to set up your wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows ...Configuration option, then you are located. Select the country and click Agree. Now, insert the wireless PC card. Use the Smart Wizard to select the country where you must read the Windows XP documentation for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 2. b.
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...in the drop-down list, and the wizard records your wireless connection. Follow the Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 b. The wizard initiates your choice. User Manual for saving a Profile. Basic Setup 3-5 v2.2, December 2005... Click Next to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. If the network uses security, then ...
...in the drop-down list, and the wizard records your wireless connection. Follow the Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 b. The wizard initiates your choice. User Manual for saving a Profile. Basic Setup 3-5 v2.2, December 2005... Click Next to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. If the network uses security, then ...
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... CD. a. Click the Install Software link and the Smart Wizard starts. 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. For more details about connecting, see "Connecting to verify your wireless connectivity. Follow the Wizard steps, and click Next to continue. Insert...
... CD. a. Click the Install Software link and the Smart Wizard starts. 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. For more details about connecting, see "Connecting to verify your wireless connectivity. Follow the Wizard steps, and click Next to continue. Insert...
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User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 2. c. Click Next to let the wizard help you are located. You will be prompted to select the country where you connect to a network (recommended). Now, insert the wireless PC card. Select the country and click Agree. d. b. Figure 3-8 Basic Setup 3-7 v2.2, December 2005 When prompted, insert your wireless PC card. You will be prompted to accept. a.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 2. c. Click Next to let the wizard help you are located. You will be prompted to select the country where you connect to a network (recommended). Now, insert the wireless PC card. Select the country and click Agree. d. b. Figure 3-8 Basic Setup 3-7 v2.2, December 2005 When prompted, insert your wireless PC card. You will be prompted to accept. a.
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... the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 e. The WG511v2 icon appears in the drop-down list, and the wizard records your wireless connection. The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. Figure 3-10 3. For more information about connecting, see "Connecting to be established. Select the wireless network ...in the system tray and on page 3-9. 3-8 Basic Setup v2.2, December 2005 It could take up to a minute for your wireless connectivity. User Manual for saving a Profile. Hidden Figure 3-9 f. If the network uses security, then the Smart Wizard detects it. Hidden networks do...
... the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 e. The WG511v2 icon appears in the drop-down list, and the wizard records your wireless connection. The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. Figure 3-10 3. For more information about connecting, see "Connecting to be established. Select the wireless network ...in the system tray and on page 3-9. 3-8 Basic Setup v2.2, December 2005 It could take up to a minute for your wireless connectivity. User Manual for saving a Profile. Hidden Figure 3-9 f. If the network uses security, then the Smart Wizard detects it. Hidden networks do...
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...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. Basic Setup 3-9 v2.2, December 2005 The status bar at the bottom of the page shows details about your connection to a wireless..., then try moving closer to the wireless access point. See "The Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 3-9. • Smart Wizard Status Bar: Clicking on the network. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet The WG511v2 has...
...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. Basic Setup 3-9 v2.2, December 2005 The status bar at the bottom of the page shows details about your connection to a wireless..., then try moving closer to the wireless access point. See "The Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 3-9. • Smart Wizard Status Bar: Clicking on the network. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet The WG511v2 has...
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... example, if you can disable the Internet notification feature by clearing check mark on this feature is on.: Figure 3-12 This connection indicator is shown. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Router/Internet Connection Indicator: This shows the progress of your connection. By default, this line.
... example, if you can disable the Internet notification feature by clearing check mark on this feature is on.: Figure 3-12 This connection indicator is shown. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Router/Internet Connection Indicator: This shows the progress of your connection. By default, this line.
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.... Green Activity On Blinking Activity - Link LED Figure 3-14 Activity LED LED Link - User Manual for possible interference such as closer to do so. Color Red Yellow Green Condition Description The wireless PC Card has no data transmission on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 indicate the condition of the taskbar in the Windows System...
.... Green Activity On Blinking Activity - Link LED Figure 3-14 Activity LED LED Link - User Manual for possible interference such as closer to do so. Color Red Yellow Green Condition Description The wireless PC Card has no data transmission on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 indicate the condition of the taskbar in the Windows System...
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...the Windows Start menu to save. They will not be available at the NETGEAR Web site. 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. Remove the WG511v2 software from your laptop ... 5. 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 the screen prompts. Upgrading the WG511v2 Software Upgrades may be retained. 2. Remove the WG511v2 adapter from the NETGEAR Web site...
...the Windows Start menu to save. They will not be available at the NETGEAR Web site. 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. Remove the WG511v2 software from your laptop ... 5. 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 the screen prompts. Upgrading the WG511v2 Software Upgrades may be retained. 2. Remove the WG511v2 adapter from the NETGEAR Web site...
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...icon to Find a Network. 1. On the Networks tab page, click Find a Network. 3. Select a network from the drop down list. User Manual for each network with the wireless network and security settings. Review you need to know the security settings for the network that you want to create a profile. 5. For more... and select the one that you must enter the SSID. If you can use secure networks frequently, set up profiles for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Finding a Network During the WG511v2 software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks.
...icon to Find a Network. 1. On the Networks tab page, click Find a Network. 3. Select a network from the drop down list. User Manual for each network with the wireless network and security settings. Review you need to know the security settings for the network that you want to create a profile. 5. For more... and select the one that you must enter the SSID. If you can use secure networks frequently, set up profiles for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Finding a Network During the WG511v2 software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks.
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...User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 The WG511v2 Smart Wizard uses profiles to store all the settings that you need to join the network you are using at : http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm. If you do not enter a name in Profile. Then, you want to an access point or router... with the 802.11 ad hoc mode. connect to join. Network Connections and Wireless Security 4-3 ...
...User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 The WG511v2 Smart Wizard uses profiles to store all the settings that you need to join the network you are using at : http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm. If you do not enter a name in Profile. Then, you want to an access point or router... with the 802.11 ad hoc mode. connect to join. Network Connections and Wireless Security 4-3 ...
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... Profile box, type the name of the profile. Use the icon to a wireless access point or router. 1. All the configuration settings are saved in a Profile. b. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly the SSID used by the access point...Infrastructure) is selected. Click the Save Profile button. 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...
... Profile box, type the name of the profile. Use the icon to a wireless access point or router. 1. All the configuration settings are saved in a Profile. b. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly the SSID used by the access point...Infrastructure) is selected. Click the Save Profile button. 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...