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This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of more of the following measures: (1) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna, (2) Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver, (3) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected, (4) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20 cm (8 inches) during normal operation. Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus (NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2) does not exceed the Class B limits for radio-noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. FCC ID: PY3WG511-F Canada ID: 4054A-WG511F CE0336! Japan ID: 003NY03050 Product and Publication Details Model Number: Publication Date: Product Family: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: Publication Part Number: WG511 v2 June 2005 wireless access point NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Home English 202-10049-01 iii June 2005

Section	Page
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2	1
Technical Support	2
Statement of Conditions	2
Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer	2
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice	2
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement	3
Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations	3
Product and Publication Details	3
Chapter 1 Introduction	9
About the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2	9
Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products	9
What’s in the Box?	10
A Road Map for ‘How to Get There From Here’	11
Chapter 2 Basic Setup	15
What You Need Before You Begin	15
Verifying System Requirements	15
Observing Location and Range Guidelines	16
Two Basic Operating Modes	16
WG511 v2 Default Wireless Configuration Settings	16
Basic Installation Instructions	17
For Windows XP Users Installing a WG511 v2	17
For Windows 2000 & 98SE/Me Users Installing a WG511 v2	20
Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet	21
The Smart Wizard Status Bar	22
The System Tray Icon Colors	23
WG511 v2 LEDs	23
Removing the WG511 v2 Software	24
Upgrading the WG511 v2 Software	24
Chapter 3 Configuring Wireless Adapter Settings	25
Understanding the Smart Wizard Options	25
Using Profiles	25
Adding Profiles	26
Connecting to an Access Point in Infrastructure Mode	26
Setting up an Access Point Mode Profile	27
Connecting to Another PC in Ad Hoc Mode	28
Setting up an Ad Hoc Mode Profile	29
How to Start a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network	31
Hidden Networks	31
Enabling Wireless Security Features	33
Identifying the Wireless Network Name (SSID) and WEP Security Settings	34
How to Configure WEP Encryption Security	35
How to Configure WPA-PSK Security	36
Advanced Settings Button	37
Networks Page	38
Using the Connection Wizard to Connect to a Network	39
To use the Connection Wizard	39
Statistics Page	40
About Page	41
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting	43
Troubleshooting Tips	43
Frequently Asked Questions	44
The WG511 v2 Smart Wizard keeps asking me to save my settings	44
Ad Hoc mode is not working correctly	44
How to use XP’s own Wireless configuration utility that comes with Windows XP	44
Did the WG511 v2 card receive a valid IP address from the Wireless Router/AP?	45
I cannot connect to the AP that I want from the Networks browser list.	45
The WG511 v2 is not getting an IP address	45
Why do I see two WG511 v2 icons in the System Tray?	45
XP Professional and XP Home occasional connection problems	45
Appendix A Technical Specifications	47
Appendix B Wireless Networking Basics	49
Wireless Networking Overview	49
Infrastructure Mode	49
Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup)	50
Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID)	50
Authentication and WEP	50
802.11 Authentication	51
Open System Authentication	51
Shared Key Authentication	52
Overview of WEP Parameters	53
Key Size	54
WEP Configuration Options	54
Wireless Channels	55
WPA Wireless Security	56
How Does WPA Compare to WEP?	57
How Does WPA Compare to IEEE 802.11i?	57
What are the Key Features of WPA Security?	58
WPA Authentication: Enterprise-level User Authentication via 802.1x/EAP and RADIUS	59
WPA Data Encryption Key Management	62
Is WPA Perfect?	64
Product Support for WPA	64
Supporting a Mixture of WPA and WEP Wireless Clients is Discouraged	64
Changes to Wireless Access Points	65
Changes to Wireless Network Adapters	65
Changes to Wireless Client Programs	66
Appendix C Preparing Your PCs for Network Access	67
Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking	67
Configuring Windows 98 and Me for TCP/IP Networking	67
Install or Verify Windows Networking Components	67
Enabling DHCP to Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings in Windows 98 and Me	69
Selecting Windows’ Internet Access Method	71
Verifying TCP/IP Properties	71
Configuring Windows 2000 or XP for TCP/IP Networking	71
Install or Verify Windows Networking Components	72
DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP or 2000	72
DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP	72
DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows 2000	75
Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP or 2000	76
Glossary	77

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This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part

15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a

residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and

used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to

radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try

to correct the interference by one of more of the following measures: (1) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna, (2)

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver, (3) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is connected, (4) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for

help.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In order to avoid

the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less

than 20 cm (8 inches) during normal operation.

Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations

This digital apparatus (NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2) does not exceed the Class B limits for

radio-noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian

Department of Communications.

FCC ID:

PY3WG511-F

Canada ID:

4054A-WG511F

CE0336!

Japan ID:

003NY03050

Product and Publication Details

Model Number:

WG511 v2

Publication Date:

June 2005

Product Family:

wireless access point

Product Name:

NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2

Home or Business Product:

Home

Language:

English

Publication Part Number:

202-10049-01