Netgear WAG511 Quick Start Manual

2. Next, install the WAG511 Wireless PC Card.

4. Verify your wireless connection.

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NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511

These setup instructions assume that you will connect to an access point or wireless router.
See the online help and the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus

WAG511 User Manual on your CD for wireless security or advanced options.
Estimated Completion Time: 5-15 minutes.

Minimum System Requirements

Before installation, make sure that your computer has the following:

• A 32-bit CardBus slot.

• Microsoft Vista, W indows XP, or W indows 2000. Some versions of Windows will ask
for the Windows Installation CD during installation.

• At least 5 Megabytes disk space.

Installation

1. First, install the WAG51 1
software.

Insert the NETGEAR CD. If the CD main
page does not appear, double click
Autorun.exe on the CD.

a. Click Install Driver & Utility.
b. The InstallSheild wizard screen opens.
c. Follow the wizard prompts to install the

Smart Wizard Wireless Utility. When the
Installation Complete message appears,
click Finish.

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 a Windows XP logo testing warning appears, click Continue Anyway to

proceed.
b. Follow the Found New Hardware Wizard prompts, and click Finish when done.
c. Windows 2000 users go to Step 3. Windows XP or Vista users can set up the

wireless adapter with the NETGEAR Smart Wireless Settings Utility
(recommended) or the Windows configuration utilities.

• NETGEAR Smart Wireless Settings Utility: Reveals more information

about each network and makes it easier to troubleshoot network connection
problems.

• Windows configuration utilities: See the Windows documentation or

“Using Windows XP and Vista Wireless Configuration Utilities” at:

http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm

d. Click Next to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wireless Settings Utility.

3. Now, configure the WAG511 and save the Profile.

a. Click the WAG511 icon in the Windows system tray to open the Smart

Wireless Settings Utility to the Settings tab page.

b. Enter your network settings.

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

c. Click Apply to activate the connection.

You can use the Status bar and the WAG511 LEDs to verify your wireless connection.

Status Bar

The status bar is located at the bottom of the Settings page.

Security

Wireless

network

Wireless network Identifies which wireless network you have joined.
Security • Locked: security enabled.

• Unlocked: security not enabled.

Channel The wireless channel used by the network. If many

wireless networks in your area use the same channel
they can interfere with one another.

Throughput Wireless throughput measured in Mega bits per

second.

Signal strength More dots indicates a stronger signal. Usually, you

will experience higher throughput when the signal is
strongest.

Channel

Throughput

Signal
strength

Status Bar

WAG511 LEDs

Check the WAG511 LEDs:

• 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.

Technical Support

Thank you for selecting NETGEAR products.
After completing the Smart Wizard configuration assistant, locate the serial number on the

bottom label of your product and use it to register your product at
http://www.NETGEAR.com/register.

Registration on the website or over the phone is required before you can use our telephone
support service. The phone numbers for worldwide regional customer support centers are
on the Warranty and Support Information card that came with your product.

Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com for product updates and web support.

March 26, 2007

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