Netgear WG511NA User Manual - Page 6

June 2005

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Contents

How to Start a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network

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3-7

Hidden Networks

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3-7

Enabling Wireless Security Features

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3-9

Identifying the Wireless Network Name (SSID) and WEP Security Settings

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3-10

How to Configure WEP Encryption Security

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3-11

How to Configure WPA-PSK Security

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3-12

Advanced Settings Button

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3-13

Networks Page

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3-14

Using the Connection Wizard to Connect to a Network

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3-15

Statistics Page

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3-16

About Page

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3-17

Chapter 4

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Tips

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4-1

Frequently Asked Questions

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4-2

XP Professional and XP Home occasional connection problems

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4-3

Appendix A

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A1

Technical Specifications

Appendix B

Wireless Networking Basics

Wireless Networking Overview

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B-1

Infrastructure Mode

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B-1

Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup)

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B-2

Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID)

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B-2

Authentication and WEP

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B-2

802.11 Authentication

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B-3

Open System Authentication

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B-3

Shared Key Authentication

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B-4

Overview of WEP Parameters

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B-5

Key Size

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B-6

WEP Configuration Options

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B-6

Wireless Channels

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B-7

WPA Wireless Security

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B-8

How Does WPA Compare to WEP?

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B-9

How Does WPA Compare to IEEE 802.11i?

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B-9

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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