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User Manual for the
NETGEAR 54 Mbps
Wireless PC Card
WG511v2
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
v2.2
December 2005
202-10049-03

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  • Page 1 User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA v2.2 December 2005 202-10049-03...

  • Page 2: Technical Support

    Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WG511v2 has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 3 à l’extérieur, il doit faire l’objet d’une licence.” Europe - EU Declaration of Conformity A printed copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity certificate for this product is provided in the WG511v2 product package. NETGEAR, Inc.
  • Page 4 ∆ΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ NETGEAR, Inc. ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩ∆ΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ déclare que l'appareil dichiara che questo NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 deklarç, ka NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card deklaruoja, kad šis NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card...
  • Page 5 Product and Publication Details Model Number: Publication Date: Product Family: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: Publication Part Number: WG511v2 December 2005 Product Family NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Home English 202-10049-03 v2.2, December 2005...
  • Page 6 vv2.2, December 2005...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    About This Manual Audience, Scope, Conventions ...1-1 Chapter 2 Introduction About the 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...
  • Page 8 Profiles ...4-3 Adding Profiles ...4-3 Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router ...4-4 Setting up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile ...4-5 Starting a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection ...4-8 Wireless Security ...4-9 Using Wireless Security Features ...4-9 Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings ...4-10 Setting up WEP Encryption Security ...

  • Page 9: About This Manual

    Audience, Scope, Conventions This manual assumes that the reader has basic to intermediate computer and Internet skills. However, tutorial information is provided in the Appendices, on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Resource CD, and on the NETGEAR Web site.
  • Page 10 User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 About This Manual v2.2, December 2005...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    About the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 gives you ultimate mobility in your office or while you are traveling. It frees you from traditional Ethernet wiring and helps you create a wireless network for sharing your broadband cable or DSL Internet access among multiple PCs in and around your home.

  • Page 12: What's In The Box

    • Support information card If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the product for repair. The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 has two interfaces: •...

  • Page 13: A Road Map For 'How To Get There From Here

    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 A Road Map for ‘How to Get There From Here’ The introduction and adoption of any new technology can be a difficult process. Wireless technology has removed one of the barriers to networking—running wires. It allows more people to try networking while at the same time exposes them to the inherent complexity of networking.
  • Page 14 User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Table 2-1. A Road Map for How to Get There From Here ... If I Want To ... ? What Do I Do? Note: Secure Internet sites such as banks and online merchants use encryption security built into browsers like Internet Explorer and Netscape.
  • Page 15 User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Table 2-1. A Road Map for How to Get There From Here ... If I Want To ... ? What Do I Do? Use printers in a 1. Use the...
  • Page 16 User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Chapter 2-6 Introduction v2.2, December 2005...

  • Page 17: Basic Setup

    This chapter describes how to install your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 and set up basic wireless connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). Advanced wireless network set up is covered in this manual. Note: Indoors, computers can easily connect to 802.11 wireless networks at distances of several hundred feet.

  • Page 18: Observe Wireless Location And Range Guidelines

    Infrastructure and Ad Hoc Modes The WG511v2 Wireless PC Card, like all 802.11b/g adapters, can operate in the following two modes: •...

  • Page 19: Basic Installation Instructions

    • 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 name (SSID).
  • Page 20 User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 2. Now, insert the wireless PC card. a. When prompted, insert your wireless PC card. You will be prompted to select the country where you are located. b. Select the country and click Agree.
  • Page 21 User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 b. Click Next to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. You will be prompted to let the wizard help you connect to a network (recommended). c. Click Next to accept.

  • Page 22: For Windows 2000 & 98Se/Me Users Installing A Wg511V2

    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 page 3-9. For Windows 2000 & 98SE/Me Users Installing a WG511v2 1.
  • Page 23 User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 2. Now, insert the wireless PC card. a. When prompted, insert your wireless PC card. You will be prompted to select the country where you are located. b. Select the country and click Agree.
  • Page 24 User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 e. Select the wireless network from the drop-down list, and the wizard records your choice. Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). These networks are included in the drop-down list, but the Network Name (SSID) is blank.

  • Page 25: Connecting To Wireless Networks And The Internet

    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: •...
  • Page 26 User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Router/Internet Connection Indicator: This shows the progress of your connection. By default, this feature is on.: Figure 3-12 This connection indicator is useful in isolating a problem. For example, if you are connected to a router, but not to the Internet, then check the router’s Internet connection.

  • Page 27: The Wg511V2 Icon Colors

    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 The WG511v2 Icon Colors The WG511v2 icon is on the desktop and in the Windows System Tray (SysTray). The System Tray resides on one end of the taskbar in the Microsoft Windows desktop.

  • Page 28: Removing The Wg511V2 Software

    WG511v2 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.

  • Page 29: Network Connections And Wireless Security

    Network Connections and Wireless Security This chapter explains how to use 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.

  • Page 30: Finding A Network

    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Finding a Network During the WG511v2 software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. After installation you can use the Find a Network button on the Network tab at any time to view the available networks and select the one that you want to use.

  • Page 31: Profiles

    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Profiles The WG511v2 Smart Wizard uses profiles to store all the settings for a particular wireless network. There are two special profile names: Default and Profile. Default: The Profile named Default automatically scans for any available network. You cannot change this profile name.

  • Page 32: Setting Up A Profile To Connect To An Access Point Or Router

    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router Follow these instructions to set up the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 to connect to a wireless access point or router.

  • Page 33: Setting Up A Computer-To-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile

    Setting up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile The computer-to-computer setting of the WG511v2 uses Ad Hoc mode. Ad Hoc mode is an 802.11 networking framework in which devices or computers communicate directly with each other, without the use of an access point. For example, this mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with file and print sharing enabled and you want to exchange files directly between them.
  • Page 34 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 the icon to open the Smart Wizard.
  • Page 35 User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 b. Click Apply. c. Click Close to exit the Smart Wizard, or Cancel to return to the previous settings. 3. Configure the PC network settings. a. Configure each PC with either a static IP address or with the IPX protocol.

  • Page 36: Starting A Computer-To-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection

    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 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.

  • Page 37: Wireless Security

    Smart Wizard detects it. Before you can use that network you must set up the WG511v2 with exactly the same kind of wireless security settings. The main types of wireless security used for home networks are: •...

  • Page 38: Wireless Network Name (Ssid) And Security Settings

    • Network Name (SSID): The Service Set Identification (SSID) identifies the wireless local area network. Any (First available network) is the default WG511v2 wireless network name (SSID). You may customize it using up to 32 alphanumeric characters. Write your customized wireless network name (SSID) on the line below.

  • Page 39: Setting Up Wep Encryption Security

    Follow the steps below to configure WEP Encryption Security. 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 laptop computer. b. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard.

  • Page 40: Setting Up Wpa2-Psk Security

    Setting up WPA2-PSK Security Follow the steps below to configure WPA2-PSK Security. 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 laptop computer. 4-12 Network Connections and Wireless Security v2.2, December 2005...
  • Page 41 User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 b. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings tab page opens. Figure 4-9 2. Configure the Security settings. a. In the Profile box, select the profile or type in a profile name.

  • Page 42: Setting Up Wpa-Psk Security

    Follow the steps below to configure WPA-PSK Security. 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 laptop computer. b. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard.

  • Page 43: Advanced Settings

    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 3. Save your settings in a Profile. a. Click the Save Profile button. All the configuration settings are saved in this profile. b. Click Apply. c. Click Close to exit the Smart Wizard.
  • Page 44 User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 2. Click the Networks tab. Figure 4-12 Buttons At the bottom of the screen are the following buttons: • Help: Display online help. • Find a Network: Use the wizard to help you connect to a network. See on page 4-2.

  • Page 45: Statistics Page

    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 • MAC Address: Identifies the hardware address (MAC Address) of the wireless device broadcasting this information. • Mode: Identifies the type of wireless network — Access Point (Infrastructure) or Computer- to-Computer (Ad Hoc).

  • Page 46: About Page

    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.
  • Page 47 User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 • IP Address: The IP address assigned to this adapter. • Smart Wizard Wireless Utility: The version and release date of the Smart Wizard. Network Connections and Wireless Security v2.2, December 2005...
  • Page 48 User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 4-20 Network Connections and Wireless Security v2.2, December 2005...

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    This chapter provides information about troubleshooting 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”...
  • Page 50 Did the WG511v2 card receive a valid IP address from the Wireless Router/AP? The easiest way is to click the system tray icon to open the WG511v2 Smart Wizard. Then check the IP address in the About page. Troubleshooting...

  • Page 51: Xp Professional And Xp Home Occasional Connection Problems

    If the access point (AP) is WPA-PSK protected, you will need the correct WPA-PSK passphrase. Otherwise, the WG511v2 will still be connected to the previous access point and you will not be able to change to the WPA-PSK access point.
  • Page 52 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.

  • Page 53: Technical Specifications

    This appendix provides technical specifications for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2. Antennae 2 Integrated internal diversity antennae Radio Data Rate 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps (Auto Rate Sensing) Frequency 2.4GHz to 2.5GHz CCK and OFDM Modulation)
  • Page 54 User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Technical Specifications vv2.2, December 2005...

  • Page 55: Appendix B Related Documents

    This appendix provides links to reference documents you can use to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product. Document Link Internet Networking and http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm TCP/IP Addressing: Wireless Communications: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm Preparing a Computer for http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wsdhcp/index.htm...
  • Page 56 User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Appendix B-2 Related Documents vv2.2, December 2005...

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