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... Location and Range Guidelines 8 Two Basic Operating Modes 8 WG511 Default Wireless Configuration Settings 9 Basic Installation Instructions 10 For Windows XP Users Installing a WG511 10 For Windows 2000 & 98/Me Users Installing a WG511 14 WG511 Wireless Connection Indicators 18 Interpreting the LED on the WG511 18 Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors 19 Basic Troubleshooting Tips 20 Chapter 3 Configuration Understanding the Configuration Options 21 Using Configuration Profiles 21 Connect to an Access Point in Infrastructure Mode 22 How...
... Location and Range Guidelines 8 Two Basic Operating Modes 8 WG511 Default Wireless Configuration Settings 9 Basic Installation Instructions 10 For Windows XP Users Installing a WG511 10 For Windows 2000 & 98/Me Users Installing a WG511 14 WG511 Wireless Connection Indicators 18 Interpreting the LED on the WG511 18 Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors 19 Basic Troubleshooting Tips 20 Chapter 3 Configuration Understanding the Configuration Options 21 Using Configuration Profiles 21 Connect to an Access Point in Infrastructure Mode 22 How...
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... wireless node or the associated access point. 1-2 Introduction The green LED indicates the wireless link condition of the notebook PC chassis when the wireless PC card is available to simplify your NETGEAR dealer. Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 • Highest level of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your network setup or to any of data encryption using128-bit Shared Key WEP data encryption...
... wireless node or the associated access point. 1-2 Introduction The green LED indicates the wireless link condition of the notebook PC chassis when the wireless PC card is available to simplify your NETGEAR dealer. Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 • Highest level of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your network setup or to any of data encryption using128-bit Shared Key WEP data encryption...
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... Setup and follow the instructions provided. operating range of 802.11b wireless networks, please see 2"Observe Location and Range Guidelines" on page 2-8. Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 A Road Map for 'How to a wireless network, assuring appropriate security measures are taken, browsing the Internet through your wireless connection, exchanging files with the settings from step 1. A Road Map for a general introduction. What's Needed? For guidelines about wireless networking...
... Setup and follow the instructions provided. operating range of 802.11b wireless networks, please see 2"Observe Location and Range Guidelines" on page 2-8. Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 A Road Map for 'How to a wireless network, assuring appropriate security measures are taken, browsing the Internet through your wireless connection, exchanging files with the settings from step 1. A Road Map for a general introduction. What's Needed? For guidelines about wireless networking...
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... use encryption security built into browsers like Internet Explorer and Netscape. An active Internet connection like Internet Resource CD and the Help Explorer or Netscape information provided the Navigator. A wireless network with wireless wireless authentication and WEP connection from cable or DSL service providers. 2. Connect to an Access Point in place on page 3-22. Open an Internet browser such as banks and online merchants use WEP security features, please see C"Preparing 3. Configure my WG511 and all Netgear...
... use encryption security built into browsers like Internet Explorer and Netscape. An active Internet connection like Internet Resource CD and the Help Explorer or Netscape information provided the Navigator. A wireless network with wireless wireless authentication and WEP connection from cable or DSL service providers. 2. Connect to an Access Point in place on page 3-22. Open an Internet browser such as banks and online merchants use WEP security features, please see C"Preparing 3. Configure my WG511 and all Netgear...
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... combined wireless and wired Windows Workgroup settings are commonly managed by corporate computer support groups. If I ? What Do I am between the computers. 4. Browse the hard drive of Windows. Use the Windows network or for PC Card WG511 Resource CD Windows sharing particular files must be enabled for such information. you are usually managed by individuals who want login user name/ password PC Networking Tutorial on the to work with the Windows Client and File...
... combined wireless and wired Windows Workgroup settings are commonly managed by corporate computer support groups. If I ? What Do I am between the computers. 4. Browse the hard drive of Windows. Use the Windows network or for PC Card WG511 Resource CD Windows sharing particular files must be enabled for such information. you are usually managed by individuals who want login user name/ password PC Networking Tutorial on the to work with the Windows Client and File...
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... Networking Tutorial on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 Resource CD and the Help information provided the Windows system you are a combined Windows using . From the File 4. If I Do? wired network. Use the Windows Workgroup or Windows Add Domain settings as notebook PC login user name/ password For assistance with setting up small networks in the network. 1-6 Introduction that comes with the same 2. The notebook computer I am using to connect to the wireless network needs...
... Networking Tutorial on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 Resource CD and the Help information provided the Windows system you are a combined Windows using . From the File 4. If I Do? wired network. Use the Windows Workgroup or Windows Add Domain settings as notebook PC login user name/ password For assistance with setting up small networks in the network. 1-6 Introduction that comes with the same 2. The notebook computer I am using to connect to the wireless network needs...
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... the wireless network configuration settings of the WLAN where you will connect before you can easily connect to 802.11 wireless networks at distances of the WG511 driver software. Because walls do not always block wireless signals, others outside your immediate area could access your needs. Advanced wireless network configuration is important to take appropriate steps to secure your network from unauthorized access. Verify System Requirements Before installing the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511, please make...
... the wireless network configuration settings of the WLAN where you will connect before you can easily connect to 802.11 wireless networks at distances of the WG511 driver software. Because walls do not always block wireless signals, others outside your immediate area could access your needs. Advanced wireless network configuration is important to take appropriate steps to secure your network from unauthorized access. Verify System Requirements Before installing the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511, please make...
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... • Data security WEP encryption: Disabled The section below provide step-by-step installation instructions for Windows PCs. Use the procedure that corresponds to set up the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 for basic wireless connectivity to identify the wireless configuration and security parameters already defined. Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 WG511 Default Wireless Configuration Settings If this is a new wireless network installation, use the factory default settings to the version of Windows you will need to an access point.
... • Data security WEP encryption: Disabled The section below provide step-by-step installation instructions for Windows PCs. Use the procedure that corresponds to set up the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 for basic wireless connectivity to identify the wireless configuration and security parameters already defined. Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 WG511 Default Wireless Configuration Settings If this is a new wireless network installation, use the factory default settings to the version of Windows you will need to an access point.
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... message appears, click Open to proceed. Power on Software window opens. instructions for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 Basic Installation Instructions Use the procedure below that corresponds to the version of the CD and double-click on your notebook, let the operating system boot up completely, and log in as needed. b. Click the Install Software link. Installation Guide for running the software setup utility. e. d. Follow the Install Shield Wizard steps, and click...
... message appears, click Open to proceed. Power on Software window opens. instructions for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 Basic Installation Instructions Use the procedure below that corresponds to the version of the CD and double-click on your notebook, let the operating system boot up completely, and log in as needed. b. Click the Install Software link. Installation Guide for running the software setup utility. e. d. Follow the Install Shield Wizard steps, and click...
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... the one wireless network in the Windows XP system tray to the selected wireless network even though this menu. Click Connect. Right click on the network icon in your wireless network is not secure" check box. To view WEP settings help, click the Advanced button and click the "Learn about..." e. c. Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 Configure your WG511 accordingly. If your wireless network uses WEP, set up your WG511. Windows XP Network Connection Alert...
... the one wireless network in the Windows XP system tray to the selected wireless network even though this menu. Click Connect. Right click on the network icon in your wireless network is not secure" check box. To view WEP settings help, click the Advanced button and click the "Learn about..." e. c. Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 Configure your WG511 accordingly. If your wireless network uses WEP, set up your WG511. Windows XP Network Connection Alert...
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.... e. InstallShield Wizard 2-14 Basic Setup c. Click the INSTALL button and an Install Software window opens. Read the instructions for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 For Windows 2000 & 98/Me Users Installing a WG511 Install the WG511 driver and configuration utility software. When the browser warning message appears, click Open to display this page. Power on your notebook, let the operating system boot up completely, and log in the Install Shield Wizard, and click...
.... e. InstallShield Wizard 2-14 Basic Setup c. Click the INSTALL button and an Install Software window opens. Read the instructions for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 For Windows 2000 & 98/Me Users Installing a WG511 Install the WG511 driver and configuration utility software. When the browser warning message appears, click Open to display this page. Power on your notebook, let the operating system boot up completely, and log in the Install Shield Wizard, and click...
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... not connect. to match your network name SSID, and WEP disabled. You can use your WLAN settings are c. Change the Network Name SSID to open the configuration utility. Set up your profile. For help with NETGEAR for Infrastructure mode, with these steps, please see "Enabling Wireless Security Features" on the WG511 systray icon in the Profile, and then click the Activate button. The WG511 Wireless PC Card WG511 system tray icon configuration utility displays. Note: The NETGEAR default settings...
... not connect. to match your network name SSID, and WEP disabled. You can use your WLAN settings are c. Change the Network Name SSID to open the configuration utility. Set up your profile. For help with NETGEAR for Infrastructure mode, with these steps, please see "Enabling Wireless Security Features" on the WG511 systray icon in the Profile, and then click the Activate button. The WG511 Wireless PC Card WG511 system tray icon configuration utility displays. Note: The NETGEAR default settings...
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... Basic Setup Check the Windows device manager to see if the PC Card is physically connected to other computers on . The LINK LED is not lit. Also, for Network Access" of the Reference Manual on your computers. Symptom The PC Card LINK LED is blinking repeatedly. Solution Remove and reinsert the WG511. Check the SSID and WEP settings. The WG511 is attempting to connect to access point but I cannot connect to the Ethernet network. The access point...
... Basic Setup Check the Windows device manager to see if the PC Card is physically connected to other computers on . The LINK LED is not lit. Also, for Network Access" of the Reference Manual on your computers. Symptom The PC Card LINK LED is blinking repeatedly. Solution Remove and reinsert the WG511. Check the SSID and WEP settings. The WG511 is attempting to connect to access point but I cannot connect to the Ethernet network. The access point...
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... which matches the network you must first disable the Windows XP configuration utility by opening the network connections from the system tray icon, click the Properties button, click the Wireless Networks tab and then uncheck the "Use Windows to : • Configure wireless settings. • Monitor wireless network connections. • Save your settings in this section refer to configure your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and use the data security encryption features. Configuration 3-21 Using Configuration Profiles The WG511 configuration utility uses profiles to...
... which matches the network you must first disable the Windows XP configuration utility by opening the network connections from the system tray icon, click the Properties button, click the Wireless Networks tab and then uncheck the "Use Windows to : • Configure wireless settings. • Monitor wireless network connections. • Save your settings in this section refer to configure your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and use the data security encryption features. Configuration 3-21 Using Configuration Profiles The WG511 configuration utility uses profiles to...
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... WG511 uses Ad-Hoc mode. Please refer to -peer setting of an access point. Connecting to Another PC in Peer-to-Peer Mode The peer-to ."Preparing Your Computers for problems with 802.11b or g wireless adapter WG511 Wireless PC Card in a Notebook Computer Figure 3-4: NETGEAR WG511 Wireless PC Card in Ad-hoc Mode PC with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured...
... WG511 uses Ad-Hoc mode. Please refer to -peer setting of an access point. Connecting to Another PC in Peer-to-Peer Mode The peer-to ."Preparing Your Computers for problems with 802.11b or g wireless adapter WG511 Wireless PC Card in a Notebook Computer Figure 3-4: NETGEAR WG511 Wireless PC Card in Ad-hoc Mode PC with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured...
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... the key value used to manually enter the hexadecimal numbers. Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 The procedures below identify how to configure the WEP encryption settings of your customized wireless network name (SSID) on the line below to 32 alphanumeric characters. For an existing wireless network, the person who set up to configure basic security settings in the wireless access point is the default WG511 wireless network name (SSID). Identifying the Wireless Network Name (SSID) and WEP Security Settings Print...
... the key value used to manually enter the hexadecimal numbers. Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 The procedures below identify how to configure the WEP encryption settings of your customized wireless network name (SSID) on the line below to 32 alphanumeric characters. For an existing wireless network, the person who set up to configure basic security settings in the wireless access point is the default WG511 wireless network name (SSID). Identifying the Wireless Network Name (SSID) and WEP Security Settings Print...
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... correct authentication key can generally communicate with the same SSID. As long as the stations are two shared key methods implemented in a network to communicate with no access points, the Basic Service Set Identification (BSSID) is used . Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup) In an ad hoc network, computers are not encrypted. each other node. Network Name: Extended Service Set...
... correct authentication key can generally communicate with the same SSID. As long as the stations are two shared key methods implemented in a network to communicate with no access points, the Basic Service Set Identification (BSSID) is used . Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup) In an ad hoc network, computers are not encrypted. each other node. Network Name: Extended Service Set...
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..., you are using the default TCP/IP settings that 'Client for Microsoft Networks' and 'Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)' are present. Installation Guide for Network Access If an Ethernet adapter is selected. 7. Select Properties. 5. Click OK and close all Network and Dialup Connections windows. 8. you should match the values below if you may need to show your settings, which lists (among other things), your IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. 3. From the...
..., you are using the default TCP/IP settings that 'Client for Microsoft Networks' and 'Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)' are present. Installation Guide for Network Access If an Ethernet adapter is selected. 7. Select Properties. 5. Click OK and close all Network and Dialup Connections windows. 8. you should match the values below if you may need to show your settings, which lists (among other things), your IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. 3. From the...
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...manual. 802.11b DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Gateway IP IP Address ISP Internet Protocol LAN local area network IEEE specification for wireless networking at 11 Mbps using direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS) technology and operating in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2.5GHz. Although many technologies exist to multiple DHCP clients. See Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. See Internet Protocol. Internet service provider. An Ethernet protocol specifying how a centralized DHCP server can assign network configuration information to implement a LAN, Ethernet...
...manual. 802.11b DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Gateway IP IP Address ISP Internet Protocol LAN local area network IEEE specification for wireless networking at 11 Mbps using direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS) technology and operating in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2.5GHz. Although many technologies exist to multiple DHCP clients. See Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. See Internet Protocol. Internet service provider. An Ethernet protocol specifying how a centralized DHCP server can assign network configuration information to implement a LAN, Ethernet...
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.... An IP router forwards data based on the network are configured with one another so that forwards data between sources and destinations. The cable used to every Ethernet node. WAN. Installation Guide for 802.11b wireless networks. The Internet is a data encryption protocol for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 MAC address Mbps packet router Routing Information Protocol subnet mask UTP WAN WEP wide area network Media Access Control address. A packet typically contains a source and destination network address, some...
.... An IP router forwards data based on the network are configured with one another so that forwards data between sources and destinations. The cable used to every Ethernet node. WAN. Installation Guide for 802.11b wireless networks. The Internet is a data encryption protocol for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 MAC address Mbps packet router Routing Information Protocol subnet mask UTP WAN WEP wide area network Media Access Control address. A packet typically contains a source and destination network address, some...
