User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2
Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines
Computers can connect over wireless networks indoors at a range which vary significantly based on the physical location of the computer with the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2. For best results, avoid potential sources of interference, such as:
•Large metal surfaces
•Microwaves
•2.4 GHz Cordless phones
In general, wireless devices can communicate through walls. However, if the walls are constructed with concrete, or have metal, or metal mesh, the effective range will decrease if such materials are between the devices.
Infrastructure and Ad Hoc Modes
The WG511v2 Wireless PC Card, like all 802.11b/g adapters, can operate in the following two modes:
•Access Point (Infrastructure): An 802.11 networking framework in which devices and computers communicate with each other by first going through an access point (AP). For example, this mode is used when computers in a house connect to an AP that is attached to a router which lets multiple computers share a single Cable or DSL broadband Internet connection.
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The instructions in this chapter are for an Access Point (Infrastructure) installation. Wireless security, advanced settings, and
WG511v2 Default Wireless Settings
If this is a new wireless network installation, use the factory default settings to set up the network and verify wireless connectivity. If this is an addition to an existing wireless network, you will need to identify the wireless network and wireless security settings that are already defined.
Basic Setup |