Netgear WG511v2 - 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus driver and firmware
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NETGEAR, INC. Support Information
Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR, for US & Canada only. For other countries, see your Support information card.
E-mail: support@netgear.com
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... NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 2-1 Key Features and Compatible Products 2-1 What's in the Box? ...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
Verify System Requirements 3-1 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines 3-2 Infrastructure and Ad Hoc Modes 3-2 WG511v2 Default Wireless Settings 3-2 Basic Installation...
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... contain the following items: • NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 • Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2NETGEAR 54
Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Resource CD, including: - Driver and Smart Wizard Software - User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 • Warranty card • Support information card If any of the parts are...
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... cable modem or DSL.
2. A network with a wireless router or access point connected to the cable/DSL modem.
3. TCP/IP Internet networking software installed and configured on your PC based on the requirements of the Internet service provider
4. An Internet browser.
To use your WG511v2 in Infrastructure Mode, see "Basic Setup" on page 3-1, and locate the section for your version of Windows.
To set...
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... Requirements
Before installing the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2, please make sure that these minimum requirements have been met: • You must have a Pentium® Class notebook computer with an available CardBus slot. • A CD drive. • 5 MB of free hard disk space. • Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional, 2000, Me, or 98SE. • Some versions of Windows may...
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... Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2
Your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 factory default basic settings are: • Network Name Service Set Identification (SSID): Any (First available network)
Note: In order for the WG511v2 Wireless PC Card to communicate with a wireless access point or wireless adapter, all devices must be set up to use the same wireless network...
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User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2
The Smart Wizard Settings page opens.
Figure 3-6
4. Use the status bar to verify your wireless connectivity. For more details about connecting, see "Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on page 3-9.
For Windows 2000 & 98SE/Me Users Installing a WG511v2
1. First, install the WG511v2 software.
a. Insert the NETGEAR CD. If the...
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User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2
Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet
The WG511v2 has indicators in three locations that show the status of your connection to a wireless network and to the Internet: • WG511v2 Icon: After you install the WG511v2 software, the icon appears on the
desktop and in the lower right of the Windows task bar. It is color coded ...
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... Wireless PC Card option, and follow the screen prompts.
Upgrading the WG511v2 Software
Upgrades may be available at the NETGEAR Web site. To install an upgrade, follow these steps. 1. Write down the settings for any profiles that you want to save. They will not be retained. 2. Download the upgrade from the NETGEAR Web site Support page. 3. Remove the WG511v2 software from your laptop computer...
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... your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 to connect to your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and how to set up wireless security for the WG511v2 so that it matches the wireless security settings for your network.
Understanding the WG511v2 Smart Wizard
Note: These instructions explain how to use the NETGEAR WG511v2 Smart Wizard to change the WG511v2 wireless settings. If you use Windows XP...
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User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2
c. Click Close to exit the 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. You can check the status bar in the Smart...
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... For instructions on setting up static IP addresses on a Windows PC, refer to the PC Networking Tutorial included on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Resource CD.
Follow the instructions below to create an Ad Hoc mode profile. 1. Run the WG511v2 Smart Wizard.
a. Make sure the WG511v2 software is installed and the WG511v2 is fully inserted in an available CardBus slot in your PC.
b. Use...
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User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2
You may need to reboot in certain Windows operating systems such as Windows 98SE.
Note: If you cannot connect, see "Removing the WG511v2 Software" on page -12. Also, for problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on your computers. ...
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User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2
• Receive Statistics: Identifies receive megabits per second (Mbps), receive packets per second (Rx Packets/s), total received packets, and reception errors.
About Page
The About page displays the current software version information.
Figure 4-14
The following information is displayed in the About page:
• Regional Domain: ...
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... your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2. After each problem description, instructions are given to help you diagnose and solve the problem. For information about connecting to wireless networks and the Internet, see "Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on page 3-9.
Also, for problems with accessing network resources, the Windows software might not be installed and...
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... IP addresses in the same subnet.
How to use the wireless configuration utility that comes with Windows XP During the WG511v2 software installation the wizard prompts you to choose either the NETGEAR Smart Wizard or the Windows configuration utility. Be sure the WG511v2 is in the CardBus slot in the laptop computer and follow these instructions to change your selection. 1. Go to Control Panel...
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User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2
I cannot connect to the AP that I want from the Networks browser list. The access point is available and there is good signal strength. There are a few possibilities: • If the access point (AP) is WPA-PSK protected, you will need the correct WPA-PSK
passphrase. Otherwise, the WG511v2 will still...
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User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2
2. Click Windows XP Hotfix (SP2) Q815485, and then click Remove. 3. You may receive an error message that states that some program on the computer may not
work correctly if the update is removed. 4. You can ignore this error message, and then click Yes to remove the update. 5. Restart your computer and rerun the Smart Display Setup ...
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)NSTALLATION'UIDE
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2
These setup instructions assume that you will connect to an access point or wireless router. Estimated Completion 10 minutes.
Windows XP Installation
1. First, install the WG511v2 software.
Insert the NETGEAR CD. If the CD main page does not appear, double click autorun.exe on the CD. a. Click the Install Software link
and the Smart Wizard...
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Windows 2000, Me/98SE Installation
1. First, install the WG511v2 software.
Insert the NETGEAR CD. If the CD main page does not appear, double click autorun.exe on the CD. a. Click the Install Software
link and the Smart Wizard starts. b. Follow the Wizard steps, and click Next to continue.
c. When the Installation Complete message appears, click Next.
2. Now, insert the wireless PC card.
a. When...