NETGEAR WG511U user manual Basic Setup

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User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U

6.Question for XP Professional and XP Home user only: How do I use XP’s own Wireless configuration utility that came with the Windows XP?

Answer: The NETGEAR WG511U 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”.

7.Question: I don’t understand the LEDs on the WG511U? Which is Power and which is network activity?

Answer: The WG511U LED’s behavior is as follows: both blinking alternately means attempting to connect, both blinking together indicates a good connection (fast blinking means data transmission); off means the card is not plugged in or no power applied to the card.

8.Question: Is this WG511U IEEE 802.11g standards compliant?

Answer: Yes, the WG511 complies with the IEEE 802.11g/a/b standards.

9.Question: It is nice to have a browser-based type of Manual on the Resource CD, but how do I get a PDF copy of it, like the Installation Guide?

Answer: In the Manual html page, there is a PDF button image at the top right hand corner of the web page. Click on the PDF button brings up the PDF file of the entire manual. You can also Print, E-mail, Bookmark pages using the appropriate icons next to the PDF button.

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Contents August Technical Support FCC Information to User Export Restrictions Contents Chapter Wireless Security Configuration Glossary Contents Chapter About This Manual Audience, Conventions, Publication DateHow to Navigate this Manual Html version of this manualHow to Print this Manual About This Manual Key Features and Related Netgear Products Chapter Introduction802.11a and 802.11b/g Wireless Networking What’s in the Box?Road Map for ‘How to Get There From Here’ Road Map for How to Get There From HereNetgear Double Exchange files Use printers What You Need Before You Begin Chapter Basic SetupVerifying System Requirements Two Basic Operating Modes Observing Location and Range GuidelinesWG511U Default Wireless Configuration Settings For Windows XP Users Installing a WG511U Basic Installation InstructionsClick Install Driver and Utility Basic Setup Configure your WG511U Wireless Security ConfigurationVerify wireless connectivity to your network LED DescriptionsFor Windows 2000 & 98/Me Users Installing a WG511U Found New Hardware Wizard Configure your WG511U and save ProfileBelow Word Meaning WG511U Wireless Connection Indicators Interpreting the LED on the WG511UInterpreting System Tray Icon Colors Color Condition DescriptionTroubleshooting Basic TipsTroubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions Basic Setup Understanding the Configuration Options Chapter Netgear Smart Wireless WizardUsing Configuration Profiles Connecting to an Access Point in Infrastructure Mode Configure the wireless network settings How to Configure an Infrastructure Mode ProfileRun the WG511U Smart Wireless Wizard Save your settings in a ProfileConnecting to Another PC in Ad-hoc Mode Netgear WG511U Wireless PC Card in Computer-to-Computer ModeHow to Configure an Ad-hoc Mode Network Configure the PC network settingsAd-Hoc Setting What’s on the Statistics Page? Understanding the Advanced Settings Chapter Wireless Security Configuration Understanding the Security OptionsUsing WEP Security Basic Requirements for WEPWireless Network Name Ssid WEP Security Settings WorksheetWEP Security Encryption Key Configure the Network Name Ssid settings How to Configure WEP Encryption SecurityConfigure the WEP settings Using WPA-PSK Advanced Security Basic Requirements for WPA-PSKWPA-PSK Security Settings Worksheet How to Configure WPA-PSK Advanced SecurityConfigure the WPA-PSK settings WPA-PSK settings screenWireless Security Configuration Appendix a Technical Specifications FCC, CETechnical Specifications Wireless Networking Overview Appendix B Wireless Networking BasicsInfrastructure Mode Network Name Extended Service Set Identification Essid Ad Hoc Mode Peer-to-Peer WorkgroupWireless Channels 802.11b/g Wireless Channels 802.11a Legal Power Output and Wireless Channels WG511U user can use thirteen channels in non-turbomode Wireless Security Overview WPA802.1x WEP AuthenticationWEP Overview Cisco LeapAuthentication Open System Steps WEP Keys Bit WEPHow to Use WEP Parameters WEP Key Configuration802.1x Port Based Network Access Control Figure B-4 802.1x authentication WPA Wireless Security How Does WPA Compare to WEP? What are the Key Features of WPA Security? How Does WPA Compare to Ieee 802.11i?Figure B-5 WPA Overview Figure B-6 WPA/802.1x Authentication Sequence Wireless Networking Basics Temporal Key Integrity Protocol Tkip WPA Data Encryption Key ManagementMichael Product Support for WPA Is WPA Perfect?AES Support Wireless network adapters Wireless client programs Wireless Networking Basics Install or Verify Windows Networking Components Appendix C Preparing Your PCs for Network AccessConfiguring Windows 98 and Me for TCP/IP Networking Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP NetworkingPreparing Your PCs for Network Access Choose Settings, and then Control Panel Locate your Network Neighborhood iconPrimary Network Logon is set to Windows logon Selecting Windows’ Internet Access Method Verifying TCP/IP PropertiesConfiguring Windows 2000 or XP for TCP/IP Networking Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP or Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XPTCP/IP details are presented on Support tab Verify that Obtain an IP address Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in WindowsRight click on Local Area Connection and select Properties Obtain an IP address automatically is selected Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP or Preparing Your PCs for Network Access Glossary List of Glossary TermsAdsl EAP Internet service provider Megabits per second Ssid WEP Glossary Index Numerics
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