NETGEAR WG511v2 user manual Finding a Network

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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.

Note: Make sure that you know the security settings for the network that you want to use. For example, if WEP is used then you need to know the WEP key. If you use

secure networks frequently, set up profiles for each network with the wireless network and security settings.

Follow the steps below to Find a Network.

1.Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard.

The Settings tab page opens.

2.On the Networks tab page, click Find a Network.

3.Select a network from the drop down list. If you select a hidden network then you must enter the SSID. Click Next.

4.Follow the steps of the wizard to specify the wireless security if used, and to create a profile.

5.Review you settings, and click Finish.

Hidden Network

Figure 4-1

The Smart Wizard initiates your wireless connection. You can use the Status Bar to verify your network connection. For more information, see “The Smart Wizard Status Bar” on page -9.

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Network Connections and Wireless Security

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Contents NETGEAR, Inc Technical Support Europe EU Declaration of Conformity Vv2.2, December Product and Publication Details Vv2.2, December Contents Chapter Troubleshooting Chapter About This Manual Audience, Scope, ConventionsV2.2, December About the Netgear 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Key Features and Compatible ProductsChapter Introduction What’s in the Box? Road Map for ‘How to Get There From Here’ Road Map for How to Get There From HereNetgear 54 Mbps Wireless A Road Map for How to Get There From Here V2.2, December Chapter Basic Setup What You Need Before You BeginVerify System Requirements WG511v2 Default Wireless Settings Observe Wireless Location and Range GuidelinesInfrastructure and Ad Hoc Modes Basic Installation Instructions For Windows XP Users Installing a WG511v2V2.2, December V2.2, December For Windows 2000 & 98SE/Me Users Installing a WG511v2 V2.2, December V2.2, December Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet Smart Wizard Status BarConnection Indicator Description WG511v2 Icon Colors WG511v2 LEDsRemoving the WG511v2 Software Upgrading the WG511v2 SoftwareNetwork Connections and Wireless Security Understanding the WG511v2 Smart WizardFinding a Network Profiles Adding ProfilesSetting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router Setting up a Computer-to-Computer Ad Hoc Profile V2.2, December V2.2, December Starting a Computer-to-Computer Ad Hoc Network Connection Wireless Security Using Wireless Security FeaturesWireless Network Name Ssid and Security Settings If WEP Authentication is UsedSetting up WEP Encryption Security Setting up WPA2-PSK Security V2.2, December Setting up WPA-PSK Security Advanced Settings NetworksButtons Statistics About V2.2, December V2.2, December Chapter Troubleshooting Troubleshooting TipsFrequently Asked Questions WG511v2 Smart Wizard keeps asking me to save my settings XP Professional and XP Home occasional connection problems WG511v2 is not getting an IP addressVv2.2, December Appendix a Technical Specifications FCC, CE, TelecTechnical Specifications Appendix B Related Documents Document LinkAppendix B-2 Related Documents
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