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...Manual ...x Chapter 1 Basic Setup What You Need Before You Begin 1-1 Verify System Requirements 1-1 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines 1-1 What Is in the Box ...1-2 WG511T Default Wireless Settings 1-2 Installation ...1-3 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet ...the WG511T Software 1-9 Upgrading the WG511T Software 1-10 Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility 2-1 Understanding the Smart Wizard 2-2 Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area 2-2 Finding a Network ...2-4 Profiles ...2-5 Adding Profiles ...2-5...
...Manual ...x Chapter 1 Basic Setup What You Need Before You Begin 1-1 Verify System Requirements 1-1 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines 1-1 What Is in the Box ...1-2 WG511T Default Wireless Settings 1-2 Installation ...1-3 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet ...the WG511T Software 1-9 Upgrading the WG511T Software 1-10 Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility 2-1 Understanding the Smart Wizard 2-2 Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area 2-2 Finding a Network ...2-4 Profiles ...2-5 Adding Profiles ...2-5...
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... for PC computers running Microsoft Windows. Chapter 1 Basic Setup The NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T lets you can connect over wireless networks indoors at http://www.netgear.com. Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines Computers can set up your WG511T Wireless PC Card and set up basic wireless connectivity on the physical location of the computer...
... for PC computers running Microsoft Windows. Chapter 1 Basic Setup The NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T lets you can connect over wireless networks indoors at http://www.netgear.com. Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines Computers can set up your WG511T Wireless PC Card and set up basic wireless connectivity on the physical location of the computer...
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..., all devices must be set up to use the same wireless network name (SSID). 1-2 Basic Setup v3.0, January 2007 Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in the Box The product package should contain the following items: • NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T • Installation Guide for repair. What Is in...
..., all devices must be set up to use the same wireless network name (SSID). 1-2 Basic Setup v3.0, January 2007 Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in the Box The product package should contain the following items: • NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T • Installation Guide for repair. What Is in...
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... WG511T to connect to the Internet, click Check for Updates window opens. Basic Setup 1-3 v3.0, January 2007 The Check for Updates. If the CD main page does not appear, double click Autorun.exe on the CD. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual • Network Mode (Infrastructure or Ad-hoc): Infrastructure...
... WG511T to connect to the Internet, click Check for Updates window opens. Basic Setup 1-3 v3.0, January 2007 The Check for Updates. If the CD main page does not appear, double click Autorun.exe on the CD. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual • Network Mode (Infrastructure or Ad-hoc): Infrastructure...
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... troubleshoot network connection problems. See "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 1-8 and "Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area" in Appendix B. 1-4 Basic Setup v3.0, January 2007 Windows XP or Vista users can set up the wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows Configuration Utilites. Windows 2000 users go to set...
... troubleshoot network connection problems. See "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 1-8 and "Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area" in Appendix B. 1-4 Basic Setup v3.0, January 2007 Windows XP or Vista users can set up the wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows Configuration Utilites. Windows 2000 users go to set...
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... Name (SSID). These networks are in the drop-down list, and the wizard records your choice. Click Finish to a wireless network. Basic Setup 1-5 v3.0, January 2007 Click Next to a network (recommended). NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual b. If the network uses security, the Smart Wizard detects it. c. a. Figure 1-4 You will be...
... Name (SSID). These networks are in the drop-down list, and the wizard records your choice. Click Finish to a wireless network. Basic Setup 1-5 v3.0, January 2007 Click Next to a network (recommended). NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual b. If the network uses security, the Smart Wizard detects it. c. a. Figure 1-4 You will be...
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... (if used) and for your wireless connection. c. The wizard initiates your wireless connection to be established. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual b. For more details about connecting, see "Connecting to verify your wireless connectivity. The WG511T icon appears in the system tray and on page 1-7. 1-6 Basic Setup v3.0, January 2007 It could take...
... (if used) and for your wireless connection. c. The wizard initiates your wireless connection to be established. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual b. For more details about connecting, see "Connecting to verify your wireless connectivity. The WG511T icon appears in the system tray and on page 1-7. 1-6 Basic Setup v3.0, January 2007 It could take...
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... Wizard. You may deed to move to a better spot, such as a 2.4 GHz cordless phone or large metal surface. Basic Setup 1-7 v3.0, January 2007 NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet The WG511T has indicators in three locations that show the status of your connection to...
... Wizard. You may deed to move to a better spot, such as a 2.4 GHz cordless phone or large metal surface. Basic Setup 1-7 v3.0, January 2007 NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet The WG511T has indicators in three locations that show the status of your connection to...
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...Setup Understanding the Status Bar Wireless network Security Channel Throughput Signal strength Find a Network Connection status Identifies which wireless network you will experience higher throughput when the signal is shown. If many wireless networks in your network connection. • Connected to Internet: Wireless... opens. See Chapter 2, "Network Connections and Wireless Security" or Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting". More dots indicates a stronger signal. The status bar is a problem with one another. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual Smart Wizard Status ...
...Setup Understanding the Status Bar Wireless network Security Channel Throughput Signal strength Find a Network Connection status Identifies which wireless network you will experience higher throughput when the signal is shown. If many wireless networks in your network connection. • Connected to Internet: Wireless... opens. See Chapter 2, "Network Connections and Wireless Security" or Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting". More dots indicates a stronger signal. The status bar is a problem with one another. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual Smart Wizard Status ...
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Basic Setup 1-9 v3.0, January 2007 Activity LED Link LED Figure 1-9 LED Description Link - Activity - NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual WG511T LEDs The two LEDs on the wireless network. Amber • On/Blinking: The WG511T has a connection and is transmitting or receiving data. • Off: There is unable to the Control Panel...
Basic Setup 1-9 v3.0, January 2007 Activity LED Link LED Figure 1-9 LED Description Link - Activity - NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual WG511T LEDs The two LEDs on the wireless network. Amber • On/Blinking: The WG511T has a connection and is transmitting or receiving data. • Off: There is unable to the Control Panel...
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..., restart your laptop computer. 5. To install an upgrade, follow these steps. 1. Remove the WG511T software from your laptop computer. 1-10 v3.0, January 2007 Basic Setup NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual Upgrading the WG511T Software Upgrades may be retained. 2. Follow the installer instructions and, if prompted, restart your laptop computer...
..., restart your laptop computer. 5. To install an upgrade, follow these steps. 1. Remove the WG511T software from your laptop computer. 1-10 v3.0, January 2007 Basic Setup NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual Upgrading the WG511T Software Upgrades may be retained. 2. Follow the installer instructions and, if prompted, restart your laptop computer...
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... Windows XP users who apply Windows XP Hotfix (SP2) Q815485 from the Add or Remove Program utility in the same subnet. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual 5. To delete Windows XP Hotfix (SP2) Q815485: 1. This should solve your computer and rerun the Smart ...Display Setup Wizard. Click Apply. You can delete this hotfix by following the link below: http://microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=009D8425...
... Windows XP users who apply Windows XP Hotfix (SP2) Q815485 from the Add or Remove Program utility in the same subnet. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual 5. To delete Windows XP Hotfix (SP2) Q815485: 1. This should solve your computer and rerun the Smart ...Display Setup Wizard. Click Apply. You can delete this hotfix by following the link below: http://microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=009D8425...