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    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA v2.2 December 2005 202-10049-03
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    and timely notices of product and software upgrades. NETGEAR, INC. Support Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR, for US & Canada only. For other countries, see your Support information card. E-mail: [email protected] Web site: http://www.netgear.com Statement of Conditions In the interest of improving
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    to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum NETGEAR, Inc., declares that this NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. iii v2
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    aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE. Greek] NETGEAR, Inc NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 1999/5/ΕΚ. Français [French] Par la présente NETGEAR, Inc. déclare que l'appareil NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres
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    Product and Publication Details Model Number: Publication Date: Product Family: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: Publication Part Number: WG511v2 December 2005 Product Family NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Home English 202-10049-03 v v2.2, December 2005
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    vi vv2.2, December 2005
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    Instructions 3-3 For Windows XP Users Installing a WG511v2 3-3 For Windows 2000 & 98SE/Me Users Installing a WG511v2 3-6 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet 3-9 The Smart Wizard Status Bar 3-9 The WG511v2 Icon Colors 3-11 WG511v2 LEDs ...3-11 Removing the WG511v2 Software
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    up WPA2-PSK Security 4-12 Setting up WPA-PSK Security 4-14 Advanced Settings 4-15 Networks Page ...4-15 Statistics Page ...4-17 About Page ...4-18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Tips ...5-1 Frequently Asked Questions 5-1 XP Professional and XP Home occasional connection problems
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    Specifications Product Version Manual Part Number Manual Publication Date NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Tech Pubs Part # December 2005 Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR Web site at http://www.netgear.com/support/main.asp. About This Manual 1-1 v2.2, December 2005
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    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 1-2 About This Manual v2.2, December 2005
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    .11b 11 Mbps WLAN connectivity that is protected with industry-standard security. In addition, it offers the faster speeds of the 802.11g standard. It works with Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP operating systems. Key Features and Compatible Products The WG511v2 Wireless PC Card provides the following
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    • NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 • Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Resource CD, including: - Driver and Smart Wizard Software - User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 • Warranty card • Support
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    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 of any new technology can be a difficult process. Wireless technology has removed one of the barriers to networking-running wires. It allows more people to try
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    For assistance with setting up to work with. Windows prompts for such Windows networking, refer to the 3. Use the information. PC Networking Tutorial on the Windows 3. If so-called Windows 'peer' NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Explorer copy Workgroup networking is being PC Card WG511v2 Resource
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    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Table 2-1. A Road Map for How to Get There From Here ... If I Want To ... ? What Do I Do? What's Needed? How Do I? Use printers in a 1. Use the 1. The computer that you are combined Windows using to connect to the wireless and
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    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Chapter 2-6 v2.2, December 2005 Introduction
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    the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2, 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 drive. • 5 MB of free hard disk space. • Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional, 2000, Me
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    User Manual for the 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 the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2. For
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    security WEP or WPA-PSK encryption: Disabled The section below provides instructions for setting up the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 for basic wireless connectivity to an access point. The procedures below provide stepby-step installation instructions for Windows PCs. Use the procedure
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    wireless PC card. a. Choose 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 option, then you must read the Windows XP documentation for instructions. Figure 3-3 3-4 Basic Setup v2
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    Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 b. Click Next to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. You will be prompted to let the wizard help you connect to a network (recommended). c. Click Next to accept. Figure 3-4 d. Select the wireless network from the drop-down list, and the wizard
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    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. Figure 3-6 4. Use the status bar to verify your wireless connectivity. For more details about connecting, see "Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on page 3-9. For Windows 2000 & 98SE/Me
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    for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 2. Now, insert the wireless PC card. a. When prompted, insert your wireless PC card. You will be prompted to select the country where you are located. b. Select the country and click Agree. c. You will be prompted to let the wizard help you connect to
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    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 e. Select the wireless network from the drop-down list, and the wizard records your choice. Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). These networks are included in the drop-down list, but the Network Name (
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    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 connection to a wireless network and to the Internet: • WG511v2 Icon: After you install the WG511v2 software, the
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    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 feature is on.: Figure 3-12 This connection indicator is useful in isolating a problem. For example, if you are connected to a router, but
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    large metal surface. The wireless PC Card has a connection with another wireless node. The wireless PC Card has established good communication with an access point and the signal quality is strong. WG511v2 LEDs The two LEDs on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 indicate the condition of
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    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Removing the WG511v2 Software You can remove the wireless adapter software in these two ways: • Navigate the Windows Start menu to the WG511v2 Wireless PC Card program group, select the uninstall option, and follow the screen prompts. •
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    use your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 to connect to your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and how to set up wireless security for the WG511v2 so that it matches the wireless security settings for your network. Understanding the WG511v2 Smart Wizard Note: These instructions explain how
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    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Finding a Network During the WG511v2 software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. After installation you can use the Find a Network button on the Network tab at any time to view the available networks
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    Profiles User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 The WG511v2 Smart Wizard uses profiles to store all the settings for a particular wireless network. There are two special profile names: Default and Profile. Default: The Profile named Default automatically scans for any
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    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 a wireless access point or router. 1. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The
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    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 c. Click Close to exit the wizard, or Cancel to return to the previous settings. 4. Verify wireless connectivity to your network. Verify connectivity by using a browser such as Netscape or Internet Explorer to connect to the Internet, or
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    up static IP addresses on a Windows PC, refer to the PC Networking Tutorial included on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Resource CD. Follow the instructions below to create an Ad Hoc mode profile. 1. Run the WG511v2 Smart Wizard. a. Make sure the WG511v2 software is installed and the
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    Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 b. Click Apply. c. Click Close to exit the Smart Wizard, or Cancel to return to the previous settings. 3. Configure the PC network settings. a. Configure each PC with either a static IP address or with the IPX protocol. Note: For instructions
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    Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 You may need to reboot in certain Windows operating systems such as Windows 98SE. Note: If you cannot connect, see "Removing the WG511v2 Software" on page -12. Also, for problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File
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    Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Wireless Security Many networks use wireless security to encrypt wireless data communications. If you try to connect to a network with wireless security the Smart Wizard detects it. Before you can use that network you must set up the WG511v2
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    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings Print this form, fill in the configuration parameters and put it in a safe place for possible future reference. For an existing wireless network, the person who set up the network will be
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    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Setting up WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to configure WEP Encryption Security. 1. Run the WG511v2 Smart Wizard. a. Make sure the WG511v2 software is installed and the WG511v2 is fully inserted in an available CardBus slot
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    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 3. Select the WEP encryption strength you will use. The choices are: • 64-bit WEP data encryption • 128-bit WEP data encryption Note: Larger encryption keys
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    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 b. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings tab page opens. Figure 4-9 2. Configure the Security settings. a. In the Profile box, select the profile or type in a profile name. b. In the Network
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    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Setting up WPA-PSK Security Follow the steps below to configure WPA-PSK Security. 1. Run the WG511v2 Smart Wizard. a. Make sure the WG511v2 software is installed and the WG511v2 is fully inserted in an available CardBus slot in your laptop
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    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 3. Save your settings in a Profile. a. Click the Save Profile button. All the configuration settings are saved in this profile. b. Click Apply. c. Click Close to exit the Smart Wizard. Advanced Settings The Advanced Settings should
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    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 2. Click the Networks tab. Figure 4-12 Buttons At the bottom of the screen are the following buttons: • Help: Display online help. • Find a Network: Use the wizard to help you connect to a network. See "Finding a Network" on page 4-2. •
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    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 • MAC Address: Identifies the hardware address (MAC Address) of the wireless device broadcasting this information. • Mode: Identifies the type of wireless network - Access Point (Infrastructure) or Computerto-Computer (Ad Hoc). Note: You
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    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 • Receive Statistics: Identifies receive megabits per second (Mbps), receive packets per second (Rx Packets/s), total received packets, and reception errors. About Page The About page displays the current software version information.
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    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 • IP Address: The IP address assigned to this adapter. • Smart Wizard Wireless Utility: The version and release date of the Smart Wizard. Network Connections and Wireless Security v2.2, December 2005 4-19
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    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 4-20 Network Connections and Wireless Security v2.2, December 2005
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    information about troubleshooting your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2. After each problem description, instructions are given to help you diagnose and solve the problem. For information about connecting to wireless networks and the Internet, see "Connecting to Wireless Networks and
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    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 The WG511v2 Smart Wizard keeps asking me to save my settings This is because you have made changes to the settings and the Smart Wizard is offering you the chance to save the changes. If you want to avoid these Profile setting prompts,
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    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 I cannot connect to the AP that I want from the Networks browser list. The access point is available and there is good signal strength. There are a few possibilities: • If the access point (AP) is WPA-PSK protected, you will need the
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    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 2. Click Windows XP Hotfix (SP2) Q815485, and then click Remove. 3. You may receive an error message that states that some program on the computer may not work correctly if the update is removed. 4. You can ignore this error message, and
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    NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2. Antennae Radio Data Rate Frequency Power Consumption Regulatory Compliance Bus interface Provided drivers TELEC Cardbus Microsoft Windows 98SE, 2000, ME, XP L: 120mm W: 54 mm H: 7 mm 40 g Operating temperature: 0 to 55 degrees C WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK, and 40-bit
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    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 A-2 Technical Specifications vv2.2, December 2005
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    documents you can use to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product. Document Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing: Wireless Communications: Preparing a Computer for Network Access: Virtual Private Networking (VPN): Glossary: Link http://documentation
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    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Appendix B-2 vv2.2, December 2005 Related Documents
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v2.2
December 2005
202-10049-03
NETGEAR
, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
User Manual for the
NETGEAR 54 Mbps
Wireless PC Card
WG511v2