Netgear WG511v2 WG511v2 Installation Guide - Page 1

)NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 These setup instructions assume that you will connect to an access point or wireless router. Estimated Completion 10 minutes. Windows XP Installation 1. First, install the WG511v2 software. Insert the NETGEAR CD. If the CD main page does not appear, double click autorun.exe on the CD. a. Click the Install Software link and the Smart Wizard starts. b. Follow the Wizard steps, and click Next to continue. c. When the Installation Complete message appears, click Next. 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. 3. Use the Smart Wizard to set up your wireless PC card. a. Choose to set up your wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utility. Note: If you choose the Windows Zero Configuration option, then you must read the Windows XP documentation for instructions. 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. d. Select the wireless network from the drop down list, and the wizard records your choice. Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). These networks are included in the drop down list, but the Network Name (SSID) is blank. If the network uses security, then the Smart Wizard detects it. e. Follow the Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for saving a Profile. f. After you have reviewed the settings, click Finish. The WG511v2 icon appears in the system tray and on the desktop; and the Settings page opens. The wizard initiates your wireless connection. It could take up to a minute for your wireless connection to be established. 4. Use the status bar to verify your wireless connectivity. The status bar is located at the bottom of the Settings page. connection status Internet/router connection indicator signal strength unlocked: network indicator does not use security • The connection status indicator and the WG511v2 system tray icon show the status of the connection. • For details about the icons in the status bar, the WG511v2 LEDs, and troubleshooting tips, see the User Manual on the NETGEAR CD. • The Internet/Router connection indicator shows the progress of your connection. Connection Indicator Description Connected to Internet Connected to Router or 169.254..x.x Wireless Internet connection OK. Wireless connection to router OK but no Internet connection at router. Wireless connection to a router OK but problem with the router. See the online help or User Manual for troubleshooting tips.