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User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10068-01 Version 1.0 December 2004 December 2004
User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10068-01 Version 1.0 December 2004 December 2004
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... ...1-1 Scope ...1-1 Typographical Conventions 1-2 Special Message Formats 1-2 How to Print this Manual 1-2 Chapter 2 Introduction About the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 2-1 Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products 2-1 What's in the Box? ...2-2 WGM511 LEDs and Interfaces 2-2 A Road Map for "How to Get There From Here 2-3 Chapter 3 Basic Setup What You Need Before You Begin 3-1 Verifying System Requirements 3-1 Observing ...
... ...1-1 Scope ...1-1 Typographical Conventions 1-2 Special Message Formats 1-2 How to Print this Manual 1-2 Chapter 2 Introduction About the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 2-1 Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products 2-1 What's in the Box? ...2-2 WGM511 LEDs and Interfaces 2-2 A Road Map for "How to Get There From Here 2-3 Chapter 3 Basic Setup What You Need Before You Begin 3-1 Verifying System Requirements 3-1 Observing ...
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Manual Specifications Product Version Manual Publication Date NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 December 2004 Note: Product updates are available on your purchase of the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511. Scope This manual is provided in the Appendices, on the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 Resource CD, and on the NETGEAR Web site. User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 Chapter 1 About This Manual Congratulations on the NETGEAR Web site at http://www.netgear.com/support/main.asp...
Manual Specifications Product Version Manual Publication Date NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 December 2004 Note: Product updates are available on your purchase of the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511. Scope This manual is provided in the Appendices, on the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 Resource CD, and on the NETGEAR Web site. User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 Chapter 1 About This Manual Congratulations on the NETGEAR Web site at http://www.netgear.com/support/main.asp...
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...window opens showing the PDF version of the chapter you can save paper an printer ink by selecting this feature. 1-2 About This Manual December 2004 A new browser window opens showing the PDF version of the chapter you can save paper an printer ink by selecting this...single sheet of paper, you were viewing. - Click the print icon in the upper left of the window. - User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 Typographical Conventions This guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is used to highlight information of ...
...window opens showing the PDF version of the chapter you can save paper an printer ink by selecting this feature. 1-2 About This Manual December 2004 A new browser window opens showing the PDF version of the chapter you can save paper an printer ink by selecting this...single sheet of paper, you were viewing. - Click the print icon in the upper left of the window. - User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 Typographical Conventions This guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is used to highlight information of ...
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User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 Chapter 2 Introduction About the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 This chapter introduces the features, package contents, and a road map of electromagnetic interference. It is far, the wireless nodes automatically fall back to operate at up to 108 Mbps for maximum throughput or dynamic range shifting to lower speeds due to distance or ...
User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 Chapter 2 Introduction About the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 This chapter introduces the features, package contents, and a road map of electromagnetic interference. It is far, the wireless nodes automatically fall back to operate at up to 108 Mbps for maximum throughput or dynamic range shifting to lower speeds due to distance or ...
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... following items: • NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 • Installation Guide for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 - User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 • NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 Resource CD, including: - The Activity LED lights up and blinks when the card is available to improve data transfer rate. • 802.11g or 802.11b wireless networking. Animated Network Properties Configuration Tutorial - WGM511 LEDs and Interfaces The NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 has two LEDs...
... following items: • NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 • Installation Guide for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 - User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 • NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 Resource CD, including: - The Activity LED lights up and blinks when the card is available to improve data transfer rate. • 802.11g or 802.11b wireless networking. Animated Network Properties Configuration Tutorial - WGM511 LEDs and Interfaces The NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 has two LEDs...
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... maintenance can be difficult to understand. A Road Map for How to a wireless network. 1. To help overcome potential barriers to the inherent complexity of the notebook PC chassis when the wireless PC card is inserted into a notebook. User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 • The wireless interface of the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 remains outside of networking. It allows more people to try networking...
... maintenance can be difficult to understand. A Road Map for How to a wireless network. 1. To help overcome potential barriers to the inherent complexity of the notebook PC chassis when the wireless PC card is inserted into a notebook. User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 • The wireless interface of the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 remains outside of networking. It allows more people to try networking...
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... December 2004 TCP/IP Internet Tutorial on the NETGEAR networking software Pre-N Wireless PC Card installed and configured WGM511 Resource CD and on page 4-2. Protect my wireless connection from Infrastructure mode, see "Preparing Your ...WGM511 with authentication and WEP encryption enabled. 2. DSL Internet service For assistance with through a cable/DSL configuring the TCP/IP router as illustrated in Internet over my link and verify your browser such as 2. To use encryption security built into browsers like Internet Explorer and Netscape. How Do I? User Manual...
... December 2004 TCP/IP Internet Tutorial on the NETGEAR networking software Pre-N Wireless PC Card installed and configured WGM511 Resource CD and on page 4-2. Protect my wireless connection from Infrastructure mode, see "Preparing Your ...WGM511 with authentication and WEP encryption enabled. 2. DSL Internet service For assistance with through a cable/DSL configuring the TCP/IP router as illustrated in Internet over my link and verify your browser such as 2. To use encryption security built into browsers like Internet Explorer and Netscape. How Do I? User Manual...
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... used, the drive, file system directory, or file need to work with the Windows Client Networking" for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 Table 2-1. Use the Windows 1. directory or files you Workgroup or Domain Windows Workgroup settings want to set up ... PC Networking Tutorial on password that have been the NETGEAR Pre-N assigned in the Windows Wireless PC Card WGM511 network or for such using to connect to the wireless network needs to be information provided in order to computers. information. 4. User Manual for configuration computer and combined wireless...
... used, the drive, file system directory, or file need to work with the Windows Client Networking" for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 Table 2-1. Use the Windows 1. directory or files you Workgroup or Domain Windows Workgroup settings want to set up ... PC Networking Tutorial on password that have been the NETGEAR Pre-N assigned in the Windows Wireless PC Card WGM511 network or for such using to connect to the wireless network needs to be information provided in order to computers. information. 4. User Manual for configuration computer and combined wireless...
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...-called Windows "peer" networking is being used, the printer needs to set up network. 2. User Manual for sharing. 2-6 Introduction December 2004 Any Windows networking using . 4. Use printers in the 3. network must be enabled for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 Table 2-1. Use the Windows 2. individuals who want to be provided the version of wired network. using...
...-called Windows "peer" networking is being used, the printer needs to set up network. 2. User Manual for sharing. 2-6 Introduction December 2004 Any Windows networking using . 4. Use printers in the 3. network must be enabled for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 Table 2-1. Use the Windows 2. individuals who want to be provided the version of wired network. using...
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... of the WLAN where you will connect before you can easily connect to install your NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 and set up basic wireless connectivity on page 4-7 in this manual. Advanced wireless network configuration is important to take appropriate steps to secure your wireless PC card and connect. Basic Setup 3-1 December 2004 Deploy the security features appropriate to complete the...
... of the WLAN where you will connect before you can easily connect to install your NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 and set up basic wireless connectivity on page 4-7 in this manual. Advanced wireless network configuration is important to take appropriate steps to secure your wireless PC card and connect. Basic Setup 3-1 December 2004 Deploy the security features appropriate to complete the...
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..., the effective range will need to identify the wireless configuration and security parameters already defined. Your NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 factory default basic settings are covered in which devices or computers communicate directly with each other by first going through walls. For example, this manual. Two Operating Modes The WGM511 Pre-N Wireless PC Card can operate in the following two modes...
..., the effective range will need to identify the wireless configuration and security parameters already defined. Your NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 factory default basic settings are covered in which devices or computers communicate directly with each other by first going through walls. For example, this manual. Two Operating Modes The WGM511 Pre-N Wireless PC Card can operate in the following two modes...
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User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 • Network Name Service Set Identification (SSID): Any (First available network) Note: In order for the WGM511 Pre-N Wireless PC Card to communicate with a wireless access point or wireless adapter, all devices must be configured with the same wireless network name (SSID). • ...that you are included. Power on your computer, let the operating system boot up the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 for Windows 2000 users are using. Basic Setup 3-3 December 2004 Basic Installation Instructions Basic instructions for Windows ...
User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 • Network Name Service Set Identification (SSID): Any (First available network) Note: In order for the WGM511 Pre-N Wireless PC Card to communicate with a wireless access point or wireless adapter, all devices must be configured with the same wireless network name (SSID). • ...that you are included. Power on your computer, let the operating system boot up the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 for Windows 2000 users are using. Basic Setup 3-3 December 2004 Basic Installation Instructions Basic instructions for Windows ...
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... facing up and insert it into your computer. Click Finish to accept this option. User Manual for the WGM511 into a CardBus slot in your CD drive. c. c. Click the Install Driver & Utility link. Resource CD main page Install the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511. Click Yes to complete the installation. You will be prompted to use hte Windows...
... facing up and insert it into your computer. Click Finish to accept this option. User Manual for the WGM511 into a CardBus slot in your CD drive. c. c. Click the Install Driver & Utility link. Resource CD main page Install the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511. Click Yes to complete the installation. You will be prompted to use hte Windows...
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... Change the Network Name SSID and security settings to view context-sensitive help with ASCII and hexadecimal key). b. User Manual for your wireless access point, including the case-sensitive SSID and WEP security settings, if used (64 or 128 bit, Passphrase ... one you want. The Smart Wizard Wireless Assistant opens to activate the connection. Determine the current settings for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 Configure your network includes WEP settings, click the Security tab page and configure the WGM511 accordingly. Basic Setup 3-5 December 2004 ...
... Change the Network Name SSID and security settings to view context-sensitive help with ASCII and hexadecimal key). b. User Manual for your wireless access point, including the case-sensitive SSID and WEP security settings, if used (64 or 128 bit, Passphrase ... one you want. The Smart Wizard Wireless Assistant opens to activate the connection. Determine the current settings for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 Configure your network includes WEP settings, click the Security tab page and configure the WGM511 accordingly. Basic Setup 3-5 December 2004 ...
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... "Interpreting the LEDs on the WGM511" on your computer, let the operating system boot up and blinks when the card is connected to network resources such as the NETGEAR WGM124 Pre-N Wireless Router • Check the color of the WGM511 icon in or does not have... wireless network uses security Note: The status bar reports the speed of the Smart Wizard Wireless Assistant page to connect, see troubleshooting tips in as needed. Insert the Resource CD for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 Verify wireless connectivity to view the online help. User Manual for the WGM511 into...
... "Interpreting the LEDs on the WGM511" on your computer, let the operating system boot up and blinks when the card is connected to network resources such as the NETGEAR WGM124 Pre-N Wireless Router • Check the color of the WGM511 icon in or does not have... wireless network uses security Note: The status bar reports the speed of the Smart Wizard Wireless Assistant page to connect, see troubleshooting tips in as needed. Insert the Resource CD for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 Verify wireless connectivity to view the online help. User Manual for the WGM511 into...
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User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 If the Resource CD main page does not automatically load, browse to complete the installation. d. Select your computer. f. g. Select Install the software ... Wizard displays. Note: If Windows 2000 displays a Digital Signature Not Found warning, click Yes to open the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. Follow the Smart Wizard steps. b. d. Install the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511. Hold the WGM511 with the NETGEAR logo facing up and insert it into a CardBus slot in . c. Click the Install Driver & Utility link...
User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 If the Resource CD main page does not automatically load, browse to complete the installation. d. Select your computer. f. g. Select Install the software ... Wizard displays. Note: If Windows 2000 displays a Digital Signature Not Found warning, click Yes to open the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. Follow the Smart Wizard steps. b. d. Install the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511. Hold the WGM511 with the NETGEAR logo facing up and insert it into a CardBus slot in . c. Click the Install Driver & Utility link...
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... home profiles. Click the icon in the WGM511 Smart Wireless Wizard to the Settings tab page. The Smart Wizard Wireless Assistant opens to view context-sensitive help with ASCII and hexadecimal key). For help information, or see see Chapter 5, "Wireless Security Configuration" . d. a. Change the ... for your network includes WEP settings, click the Security tab page and configure the WGM511 accordingly. User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 Configure your current location. 3-8 Basic Setup December 2004 Then, activate whichever one you need for your...
... home profiles. Click the icon in the WGM511 Smart Wireless Wizard to the Settings tab page. The Smart Wizard Wireless Assistant opens to view context-sensitive help with ASCII and hexadecimal key). For help information, or see see Chapter 5, "Wireless Security Configuration" . d. a. Change the ... for your network includes WEP settings, click the Security tab page and configure the WGM511 accordingly. User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 Configure your current location. 3-8 Basic Setup December 2004 Then, activate whichever one you need for your...
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... of your connection. 108, 96, and 72 Mbps speeds are unable to verify your wireless network connection. User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 Verify wireless connectivity to your network. • Use the status bar at the bottom of the Smart Wizard Wireless Assistant page to connect, see troubleshooting tips in Chapter 6, "Troubleshooting" . The Link LED lights...
... of your connection. 108, 96, and 72 Mbps speeds are unable to verify your wireless network connection. User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 Verify wireless connectivity to your network. • Use the status bar at the bottom of the Smart Wizard Wireless Assistant page to connect, see troubleshooting tips in Chapter 6, "Troubleshooting" . The Link LED lights...
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...end of the taskbar in this table. Also, look for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 Interpreting the LEDs on the network. The wireless PC Card has established good communication with an access point and the signal ...wireless node. Description The wireless PC Card is not able to link to a location where the wireless signal quality is lost. Table 3-2. Green The wireless PC Card has a connection with another wireless node. Check your configuration or try moving to any other wireless node or the link is better. The wireless link is active. User Manual...
...end of the taskbar in this table. Also, look for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 Interpreting the LEDs on the network. The wireless PC Card has established good communication with an access point and the signal ...wireless node. Description The wireless PC Card is not able to link to a location where the wireless signal quality is lost. Table 3-2. Green The wireless PC Card has a connection with another wireless node. Check your configuration or try moving to any other wireless node or the link is better. The wireless link is active. User Manual...