User's Manual

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Contents
Chapter 1 - Introduction
About the WG511 802.11g Wireless PC Card .........................................1
Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products ......................................1
What’s in the Box? ...................................................................................2
Chapter 2 - Installing the WG511 802.11g Wireless PC Card
What You Will Need Before You Begin ....................................................4
Verify System Requirements .............................................................5
Observe Location and Range Guidelines ..........................................5
Two Basic Operating Modes ....................................................................5
WG511 Default Wireless Configuration Settings ......................................6
Using the WG511 to Connect to a Wireless Access Point Network in
Infrastructure Mode ..................................................................................7
Setup Instructions ....................................................................................8
For Windows XP Users Installing a WG511 ......................................8
For Windows 98/Me Users Installing a WG511 ...............................11
For Windows 2000 Users Installing a WG511 .................................14
Using the WG511 to Connect in Ad-Hoc Mode ......................................17
WG511 Wireless Connection Indicators .................................................18
Interpreting the LED on the WG511 ................................................18
Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors ..............................................19
Troubleshooting Tips ..............................................................................20
Chapter 3 Protecting Your Wireless Connection
Enabling Basic Wireless Security Features ...........................................21
Identifying the Wireless Network Name (SSID) and WEP Security
Settings ............................................................................................22
Setting the Wireless Network Name (SSID) ....................................23
Configuring WEP Encryption Security .............................................23