NETGEAR WG511v2 user manual Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router

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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.

1. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings page opens.

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2.Enter the network settings.

a.In the Network Type section, be sure that Access Point (Infrastructure) is selected.

b.In the Profile box, type the name of the profile.

c.In the Network Name (SSID) field select a network or enter the SSID.

Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly the SSID used by the access point.

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.

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Network Connections and Wireless Security

v2.2, December 2005

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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 Chapter Introduction About the Netgear 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2Key Features and Compatible Products 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 Verify System Requirements Chapter Basic SetupWhat You Need Before You Begin Infrastructure and Ad Hoc Modes WG511v2 Default Wireless SettingsObserve Wireless Location and Range Guidelines 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 Frequently Asked Questions Chapter TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Tips 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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