Contents
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Contents
Chapter 1
Introduction
About the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511
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Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products
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What’s in the Box?
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A Road Map for ‘How to Get There From Here’
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Chapter 2
Basic Setup
What You Will Need Before You Begin
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Verify System Requirements
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Observe Location and Range Guidelines
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Two Basic Operating Modes
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WG511 Default Wireless Configuration Settings
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Basic Installation Instructions
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For Windows XP Users Installing a WG511
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For Windows 2000 & 98/Me Users Installing a WG511
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WG511 Wireless Connection Indicators
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Interpreting the LED on the WG511
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Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors
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Basic Troubleshooting Tips
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Chapter 3
Configuration
Understanding the Configuration Options
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Using Configuration Profiles
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Connect to an Access Point in Infrastructure Mode
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How to Configure an Infrastructure Mode Profile
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Connecting to Another PC in Ad-hoc Mode
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How to Configure an Ad-hoc Moce Profile
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Enabling Wireless Security Features
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Identifying the Wireless Network Name (SSID) and WEP Security Settings
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How to Configure WEP Encryption Security
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