NETGEAR WG511T User Manual page 38

User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511T
Question: Why does the utility kept asking me to Save my settings when I'm trying to close
3.
the utility?
Answer: This is because you've made changes to the settings and the utility is offering you
the chance to save the changes. If you want to avoid these Profile setting prompts, simply hit
Apply before you Close the utility program.
Question: Why doesn't Ad Hoc mode work correctly after I enter a SSID and click Apply?
4.
Answer: You need to click the Initiate Ad Hoc button before you click Apply.
Here is how you start an Ad Hoc network:
Fill in the Network Name (SSID).
a.
Select the Computer-to-Computer(Ad-Hoc) network Type.
b.
Click initiate Ad Hoc.
c.
Accept default settings or make proper changes and click OK
d.
Click on Apply
e.
(Note: Be sure all computers in your Ad Hoc network are configured with static IP address in
the same subnet.)
Question: How do I remove the WG511T software and utility? How come there is no
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"Uninstall WG511T Software" shortcut in the "Start>Program> NETGEAR WG511T
Adapter" menu?
Answer: The WG511T uninstaller program is in the Windows Control Panel. To remove the
WG511T software, do the following: Use "Add or Remove Programs" in the Control Panel
and remove the "NETGEAR WG51154Mbps Wireless PC Card" entry.
Question: How do I know if my WG511T card has received a valid IP address from my
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Wireless Router/AP?
Answer: One easy way is to open up the
check the "IP Address" in the About page.
Question: (XP Professional and XP Home user only): How do I use XP's own Wireless
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configuration utility that came with the OS?
Answer: The NETGEAR WG511T software is designed in such way that user will be asked to
choose one of the utility programs during initial software installation. Be sure the card is in
the notebook and follow these instructions to change your selection. Go to Control Panel>
Network Connections> Wireless Network Connection > Properties> Wireless Networks tab>
for the wireless card and check or uncheck "Use Windows to configure my wireless network
settings".
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WG511T
utility program and
Basic Setup