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How to Con an Infrastructure Mode Profile, Run the WGM511 Smart Wizard Installation Assistant.

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User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 This section provides instructions for configuring the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 to connect to a wireless access point. How to Configure an Infrastructure Mode Profile Follow the instructions below to configure an infrastructure mode profile for connecting to an access point. 1. Run the WGM511 Smart Wizard Installation Assistant. a. Make sure the WGM511 software is installed and the WGM511 is fully inserted in an available CardBus slot in your PC. b. Click the WGM511 icon in the Windows system tray to open the Smart Wizard Installation Assistant. The Settings tab displays. 2. Configure the wireless network settings. a. In the Network Type section, be sure that Infrastructure is selected. b. Enter the SSID. This is also called the Wireless Network Name. Settings tab page Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is configured in the access point. Tip: You can click the Network tab to view a list of the available wireless networks and their SSIDs at the location where you are. 3. Save your settings in a Profile. a. Type a descriptive name for the Profile in the "Profiles" field. b. Click Save Profile. All the configuration settings are saved in this profile. c. Click Apply. d. Click Close to exit the Smart Wireless 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 check for file and printer access on your network. NETGEAR Smart Wireless Wizard 4-3 December 2004

Section	Page
User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511	1
Chapter 1 About This Manual	9
Audience	9
Scope	9
Typographical Conventions	10
Special Message Formats	10
How to Print this Manual	10
Chapter 2 Introduction	11
About the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511	11
Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products	11
What’s in the Box?	12
WGM511 LEDs and Interfaces	12
A Road Map for “How to Get There From Here”	13
Chapter 3 Basic Setup	17
What You Need Before You Begin	17
Verifying System Requirements	17
Observing Location and Range Guidelines	18
Two Operating Modes	18
WGM511 Default Wireless Configuration Settings	18
Basic Installation Instructions	19
For Windows 2000 Users Installing a WGM511	22
WGM511 Wireless Connection Indicators	25
Interpreting the LEDs on the WGM511	26
Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors	26
Chapter 4 NETGEAR Smart Wireless Wizard	27
Understanding the Configuration Options	27
Using Configuration Profiles	27
Connecting to an Access Point in Infrastructure Mode	28
Figure 4-1: WGM511 Pre-N Wireless PC Card connecting to a wireless access point	28
How to Configure an Infrastructure Mode Profile	29
Connecting to Another PC in Ad Hoc Mode	30
Figure 4-2: NETGEAR WGM511 Wireless PC Card in peer-to-peer mode	30
How to Configure an Ad Hoc Mode Profile	31
How to Start a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network	32
Figure 4-3: Ad Hoc Setting dialog box	33
Statistics Page	33
Figure 4-4: Statistics page	34
Advanced Settings Display	35
Figure 4-5: Advanced Settings display	35
Chapter 5 Wireless Security Configuration	37
Understanding the Security Options	37
Using WEP Security	37
Basic Requirements for WEP	38
WEP Security Settings Worksheet	39
How to Configure WEP Encryption Security	40
Figure 5-1: WEP settings screen	40
Using the Wireless Zero Configuration Service for WPA-PSK Advanced Security	41
Enabling Wireless Security Features	42
Identifying the Wireless Network Name (SSID) and WEP Security Settings	42
How to Configure WEP Encryption Security	43
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting	45
Troubleshooting Basic Tips	45
Frequently Asked Questions	46
Appendix A Technical Specifications	49
Appendix B Wireless Networking Basics	51
Wireless Networking Overview	51
Infrastructure Mode	51
Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup)	51
Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID)	52
Wireless Channels	52
WEP Wireless Security	53
WEP Authentication	53
WEP Open System Authentication	54
Figure 6-1: 802.11 open system authentication	54
WEP Shared Key Authentication	55
Figure 6-2: 802.11 shared key authentication	55
How to Use WEP Parameters	57
WPA Wireless Security	57
How Does WPA Compare to WEP?	58
How Does WPA Compare to IEEE 802.11i?	58
What are the Key Features of WPA Security?	59
Figure 6-3: WPA Overview	60
Figure 6-4: 802.1x Authentication Sequence	62
Is WPA Perfect?	64
Product Support for WPA	65
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	72
Install or Verify Windows Networking Components	72
DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP or 2000	73
DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP	73
DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows 2000	75
Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP or 2000	77
Glossary	79
List of Glossary Terms	79