User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Installation Guide for the Model WG511 802.11g Wireless PC Card
- Contents
- Chapter 1 Introduction
- Chapter 2 Installing the WG511 802.11g Wireless PC Card
- What You Will Need Before You Begin
- Two Basic Operating Modes
- WG511 Default Wireless Configuration Settings
- Using the WG511 to Connect to a Wireless Access Point Network in Infrastructure Mode
- Setup Instructions
- Using the WG511 to Connect in Ad-Hoc Mode
- WG511 Wireless Connection Indicators
- Troubleshooting Tips
- Chapter 3 Protecting Your Wireless Connection
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Configure your wireless
adapter.
a. The WG511 default settings
are as follows:
• SSID: Wireless
• Mode (Infrastructure or
Ad-Hoc):
Infrastructure
• WEP encryption not
enabled.
b. Click on the System Tray
icon to run the wireless
LAN configuration utility to
verify your settings
Note: If your WLAN
settings are different from
the Netgear default settings,
you will not connect. Set up
your WG511 accordingly.
WG511 Configuration Utility
Verify wireless connectivity to your network.
The WG511 has an LED labeled LINK that indicates the wireless link
condition of the station. Solid green indicates a good connection.
Blinking indicates attempting to connect. Off indicates the card is turned
off or not fully plugged in.
Verify connectivity by accessing the Internet or network resources.
Note: If you are unable to connect, see “Troubleshooting Tips” on page
20. Also, for problems with accessing network resources, the Windows
Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and
configured properly on your computers. Please refer to “Preparing Your
PCs for Network Access” on page 39 of the Reference Manual on the
Model WG511 Resource CD.