Netgear WG511U - Double 108Mbps Wireless A+G PC Card driver and firmware
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WG511U User Manual - Page 2
... Model WG511U Wireless PC Card has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the BMPT- AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. The operation of some equipment (for example, test transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to certain restrictions. Please refer to the notes in the operating instructions. Federal...
WG511U User Manual - Page 3
... a distance of at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the antenna of this device while it is in use.
Declaration Of Conformity We NETGEAR, Inc., 4500 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054, declare under our sole responsibility that the model WG511U CardBus Card Wireless Adapter complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the...
WG511U User Manual - Page 5
... Settings 3-3 Basic Installation Instructions 3-4
For Windows XP Users Installing a WG511U 3-4 For Windows 2000 & 98/Me Users Installing a WG511U 3-8 WG511U Wireless Connection Indicators 3-12 Interpreting the LED on the WG511U 3-12 Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors 3-13 Troubleshooting ...3-14 Basic Tips ...3-14 Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions 3-15 Chapter 4 Netgear...
WG511U User Manual - Page 14
... Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U • Installation Guide for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus
WG511U • NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U Resource CD,
including: - Driver and Configuration Utility Software - User's Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus
WG511U - Animated Network...
WG511U User Manual - Page 16
... in Infrastructure Mode, see "Basic Installation Instructions" on page 3-4, and locate the section for your version of Windows.
For assistance with configuring the TCP/IP Internet software on a PC, see "Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking" on page C-1 or refer to the PC Networking Tutorial on the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U Resource CD and the Help...
WG511U User Manual - Page 20
...'s Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U
• Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional, 2000, Me, 98SE or 98 • Some versions of Windows may ask for the original Windows operating system installation
files to complete the installation of the WG511U driver software.
Observing Location and Range Guidelines
Computers can connect over wireless networks...
WG511U User Manual - Page 22
User's Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U
Basic Installation Instructions
Use the procedure below that corresponds to the version of Windows you are using.
For Windows XP Users Installing a WG511U
Install the WG511U driver and configuration utility software.
a. Power on your notebook, let the operating system boot up completely, and log in as needed.
b. ...
WG511U User Manual - Page 26
User's Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U
For Windows 2000 & 98/Me Users Installing a WG511U
Install the WG511U driver and configuration utility software.
Note: Windows 2000 may require you to be logged on with administrator rights.
a. Power on your notebook, let the operating system boot up completely, and log in as needed.
b. Insert the Resource CD ...
WG511U User Manual - Page 32
... the PC card are not configured with the same wireless parameters. Check the SSID and WEP settings.
Check to make sure that the access point is physically connected to the Ethernet network.
Make sure that the IP addresses and the Windows networking parameters are all configured correctly.
Restart the cable or DSL modem, router, access point, and notebook PC.
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Basic Setup
WG511U User Manual - Page 34
User's Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U
6. Question for XP Professional and XP Home user only: How do I use XP's own Wireless configuration utility that came with the Windows XP?
Answer: The NETGEAR WG511U software is designed in such way that user will be asked to choose one of the utility programs during initial software installation. Be sure...
WG511U User Manual - Page 37
User's Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U
How to Configure an Infrastructure Mode Profile
Use these instructions to configure infrastructure mode profiles for connecting to access points. 1. Run the WG511U Smart Wireless Wizard.
a. Make sure the WG511U software is installed and the WG511U is fully inserted in an available CardBus slot in your PC.
b. ...
WG511U User Manual - Page 38
... network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on your computers. Please refer to "Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking" on page C-1.
Connecting to Another PC in Ad-hoc Mode
Figure 4-3: NETGEAR WG511U Wireless PC Card in Computer-to-Computer Mode
The Ad-Hoc mode is an 802.11 networking framework in which devices...
WG511U User Manual - Page 39
... mode network. 1. Configure the PC network settings.
a. Configure each PC with a static IP address.
Note: For instructions on configuring static IP addresses, refer to the networking tutorial on your NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U Resource CD.
b. Restart the PCs.
2. Run the WG511U Smart Wireless Wizard.
a. Make sure the WG511U software is installed and the WG511U is...
WG511U User Manual - Page 41
User's Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U
a. On the Windows taskbar click the Start button, and then click Run.
b. Assuming the target PC is configured with 192.168.0.1 as its IP address, type ping -t 192.168.0.1 and then click OK.
c. This will cause a continuous ping to be sent to the device with the 192...
WG511U User Manual - Page 46
User's Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U
How to Configure WEP Encryption Security
Follow the steps below to configure WEP Encryption Security. 1. Run the WG511U Smart Wireless Wizard.
a. Make sure the WG511U software is installed and the WG511U is fully inserted in your PC.
b. Open the configuration utility by clicking on the WG511U icon desktop or ...
WG511U User Manual - Page 48
User's Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U
WPA-PSK Security Settings Worksheet
Print this form, fill in the configuration parameters and put it in a safe place for possible future reference. For an existing wireless network, the person who set up the network will be able to provide this information. • Wireless Network Name (SSID)
The Service Set ...
WG511U User Manual - Page 65
... can update the EAP authentication type as newer types become available and your requirements for security change.
802.1x is well on its way to becoming an industry standard, and provides an effective wired and wireless LAN security solution. Windows XP implements 802.1x natively, and the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U supports 802.1x...
WG511U User Manual - Page 70
User's Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U
The AP sends Beacon Frames with WPA information element to the stations in the service set. Information elements include the required authentication method (802.1x or Pre-shared key) and the preferred cipher suite (WEP, TKIP, or AES). Probe Responses (AP ...
WG511U User Manual - Page 75
... to the Internet through the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U.
For adding file and print sharing to your network, please consult the Windows help information included with the version of Windows installed on each computer on your network.
Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking
Computers access the Internet using a protocol called TCP/IP (Transmission Control...
WG511U User Manual - Page 80
User's Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U
2. Type winipcfg, and then click OK. The IP Configuration window opens, which lists (among other things), your IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway.
3. From the drop-down box, select your Ethernet adapter. The window is updated to show your settings, which should match the values below if you are...