Contents 1
August 2004
ContentsChapter 1
About This Manual
Audience, Conventions, Publication Date ...................................................................... 1-1
How to Navigate this Manual ..................................................... .....................................1-2
How to Print this Manual ..................................................................................... ............1-3
Chapter 2
Introduction
Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products ............................................................2-1
802.11a and 802.11b/g Wireless Networking ...........................................................2-2
What’s in the Box? .................................................................................................. ........2-2
A Road Map for ‘How to Get There From Here’ .............................................................2-3
Chapter 3
Basic Setup
What You Need Before You Begin ..................................................................................3-1
Verifying System Requirements ....................................................................... ........3-1
Observing Location and Range Guidelines .............................................................. 3-2
Two Basic Operating Modes ........................................................................................... 3-2
WG511U Default Wireless Configuration Settings .........................................................3-3
Basic Installation Instructions .........................................................................................3-4
For Windows XP Users Installing a WG511U ........................ ..................................3-4
For Windows 2000 & 98/Me Users Installing a WG511U .........................................3-8
WG511U Wireless Connection Indicators ....................................................................3-12
Interpreting the LED on the WG511U ....................................................................3-12
Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors .....................................................................3-13
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................ 3-14
Basic Tips ..................................................................................................... ..........3-14
Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions ... ....................................................3-15
Chapter 4
Netgear Smart Wireless Wizard
Understanding the Configuration Options ......................................................................4-1
Using Configuration Profiles ............................... ............................................................4-1