NETGEAR WG511v2 manual Windows 2000, ME/98SE Installation, FIRST, INSTALL THE WG511V2 SOFTWARE

Windows 2000, ME/98SE Installation

1.FIRST, INSTALL THE WG511V2 SOFTWARE.

a.Power on your notebook, let the operating system boot up completely, and log in as needed.

b.Insert the Resource CD for the WG511v2 into your CD-ROM drive. The CD main page shown below will load.

c.Click the Install Driver & Utility link.

d.Follow the InstallShield Wizard steps, click Finish when done, and if prompted, restart your computer.

2.NEXT, INSTALL THE WG511V2 WIRELESS PC CARD.

a.Hold the PC Card with the NETGEAR logo facing up and insert it into a CardBus slot. After a short delay, the Found New Hardware Wizard displays.

Note: If Windows 2000 displays a Digital Signature Not Found warning, click Yes to continue the installation.

b.Follow the Found New Hardware Wizard steps, click Finish when done, and if prompted, restart your computer.

c.Next, you will be prompted to choose the country where you are located. Select your location from the list.

You will now see the WG511v2 system tray icon in the lower right area of the Windows task bar.

3.NOW, CONFIGURE YOUR WG511V2 AND SAVE THE PROFILE.

a.Open the WG511v2 Smart Wireless Settings Utility by clicking on the icon in the Windows system tray.

The utility opens to the Settings tab page.

b.Change the Network Name SSID to match your network.

Tip: To view the available wireless networks, use the drop-down list or the Net- works tab and choose the one you want.

c.Click Apply to activate the connection.

Tip: Create work and home profiles. Then, activate whichever one you need for your current location.

Note: The status bar at the bottom of the utility reports the speed of your connection. 54 Mbps speed is only possible when your wireless network has a 54 Mbps access point such as the NETGEAR WGR614 54 Mbps wireless router.

4.FINALLY, VERIFY WIRELESS NETWORK CONNECTIVITY.

a.Verify that the status monitor information at the bottom of the utility matches your wireless network

b.Check the WG511v2 LEDs: Green Link light—blinking indicates the WG511 is trying to establish a connection but is unable to do so; Amber Activity light— blinking indicates the WG511v2 has a connection and is transmitting or receiving data.

c.Verify connectivity to the Internet or network resources.

Note: If you are unable to connect, see the troubleshooting tips in the Installation chapter of the Reference Manual on the Resource CD.

Technical Support

PLEASE REFER TO THE SUPPORT INFORMATION CARD THAT SHIPPED WITH YOUR PRODUCT.

By registering your product at www.NETGEAR.com/register, we can provide you with timely expert technical support.

NETGEAR, INC. Support Information

Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR (For US & Canada only) - 24 x7 phone support. See Support Information card for other countries.

E-mail: support@NETGEAR.com - 24 x 7 online support.

Attention: This device may be used throughput the

0470 European Community, except restrictions apply in some regions of France. Please see the Reference Manual on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Resource CD for

details.

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September 2004