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This chapter describes how to configure your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2
for wireless connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and use the data security
encryption features.
Note: The instructions in this section refer to the NETGEAR WG511 v2 Smart Wizard.
If you are a Windows XP user and during the WG511 v2 installation you chose the
Windows XP configuration utility, then you must first disable the Windows XP
configuration utility. Open the network connections from the system tray icon, click the
Properties button, click the Wireless Networks tab and then clear the "Use Windows to
configure my wireless network settings" check box.
Understanding the Smart Wizard Options
The WG511 v2 Smart Wizard Installation Assistant provides a complete and easy to use set of
tools to:
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Choose the network you want to use
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Configure wireless settings
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Monitor wireless network connections
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Save your settings in profiles
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Remove or reinstall the wireless adapter software
The following sections in this chapter explain how to use the Smart Wizard.
Using Profiles
The WG511 v2 Smart Wizard uses profiles to store all the configuration settings for a particular
wireless network. There are two special profile names: Default and Profile.
Configuring Wireless Adapter Settings
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Configuring Wireless Adapter Settings
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