Netgear WAG511 Owner's Manual
NETGEAR Dual Band
Wireless PC Card 32-bit
CardBus WAG511 User
Manual
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
202-10041-03
March 2007
Technical Support
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timely notices of product and software upgrades.
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information card.
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Statement of Conditions
In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to
make changes to the products described in this document without notice. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that
may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.
© 2007 NETGEAR, Inc.
NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, The Gear Guy and Everybody's Connecting are trademarks or registered trademarks
of NETGEAR, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Other brand and product names are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective holders. Information is subject to change without notice. All rights reserved.
Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications
Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic,
building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate.
Safety and Regulatory Notices
FCC Statement
The WAG511 has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
These limits are designed to provide rea sonabl e pr otecti on ag ai nst harmful int erferen ce in a resi dentia l in stal lation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used according to the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which is found by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment or devices
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• Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver’s
• Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance
FCC Caution: Any change or modification to the product not expressly approved by NETGEAR could void the user’s
authority to operate the device.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements
SAR Statement
The NETGEAR WAG511 has been tested for body-worn Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) compliance. The FCC has
established detailed SAR requirements and has established that these requirements have been met while installed in a
host notebook computer.
RF Exposure Information
The radio module has been evaluated under FCC Bulletin OET 65C (01-01) and found to be compliant to the
requirements as set forth in CFR 47 Sections, 2.1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from radio frequency
devices. This model meets the applicable government requirements for exposure to radio frequency waves. The highest
SAR level measured for this device was 0.74 W/kg.
Canadian Department of Communications Industry Canada (IC) Notice
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B
est conforme à la norme NMB-003 et CNR-210 du Canada.
“To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from
windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to
licensing.”
“Pour empêcher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l’objet d’une licence, il doit être utilisé à
l’intérieur et devrait être placé loin des fenêtres afin de fournir un écran de blindage maximal. Si le matériel (ou son
antenne d’émission) est installé à l’extérieur, il doit faire l’objet d’une licence.”
Europe - EU Declaration of Conformity
A printed copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity certificate for this product is provided in the WAG511 product
package.
Èesky
[Czech]
Dansk
[Danish]
Deutsch
[German]
NETGEAR, Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-
bit CardBus WAG511
ustanoveními smìrnice 1999/5/ES.
Undertegnede NETGEAR, Inc. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr NETGEAR Dual
Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511
relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR, Inc., dass sich das Gerät NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC
Card 32-bit CardBus WAG51 1
und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet.
je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslušnými
overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige
in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen
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Eesti
[Estonian]
English Hereby, NETGEAR, Inc., declares that this NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-
Español
[Spanish]
Ελληνική
[Greek]
Français
[French]
Italiano
[Italian]
Latviski
[Latvian]
Lietuviø
[Lithuanian]
Nederlands
[Dutch]
Malti
[Maltese]
Magyar
[Hungarian]
Polski [Polish] Niniejszym
Português
[Portuguese]
Slovensko
[Slovenian]
Käesolevaga kinnitab NETGEAR, Inc. seadme NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card
32-bit CardBus WAG511
direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele.
bit CardBus WAG511
provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Por medio de la presente NETGEAR, Inc. declara que el NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless
PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511
otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ NETGEAR, Inc. ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless
PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511
ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ.
Par la présente NETGEAR, Inc. déclare que l'appareil NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless
PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511
dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE.
Con la presente NETGEAR, Inc. dichiara che questo NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC
Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511
pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.
Ar šo NETGEAR, Inc. deklarç, ka NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit
CardBus WAG511
saistîtajiem noteikumiem.
Šiuo NETGEAR, Inc. deklaruoja, kad šis NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit
CardBus WAG511
Hierbij verklaart NETGEAR, Inc. dat het toestel NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card
32-bit CardBus WAG511
relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG.
Hawnhekk, NETGEAR, Inc., jiddikjara li dan NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-
bit CardBus WAG511
hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC.
Alulírott,
NETGEAR, Inc. nyilatkozom, hogy a NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card
32-bit CardBus WAG511
EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak.
vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud
is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant
cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera
ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ
est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux au tr es
è conforme ai requisiti essenz i a li ed alle altre disposizioni
atbilst Direktîvas 1999/5/EK bûtiskajâm prasîbâm un citiem ar to
atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.
in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere
jikkonforma mal-tiijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti orajn relevanti li
megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ követelményeknek és az 1999/5/
NETGEAR, Inc. oœwiadcza, ¿e NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-
bit CardBus WAG511
stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC.
jest zgodny z zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozosta³ymi
NETGEAR, Inc. declara que este NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit
CardBus WAG511 está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da
Directiva 1999/5/CE.
NETGEAR, Inc. izjavlja, da je ta NETGEAR Dual Band Wi reless PC Card 32-bit CardBus
WAG511
ES.
v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi doloèili direktive 1999/5/
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Slovensky
[Slovak]
Suomi
[Finnish]
Svenska
[Swedish]
NETGEAR, Inc. týmto vyhlasuje, že NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit
CardBus WAG511
1999/5/ES.
spåòa základné požiadavky a všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice
NETGEAR, Inc. vakuuttaa täten että NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit
CardBus WAG511
koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.
Härmed intygar NETGEAR, Inc. att denna [utrustningstyp] står I överensstämmelse med
de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv
1999/5/EG.
tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä
Product and Publication Details
Model Number: WAG511
Publication Date: March 2007
Product Family: wireless adapter
Product Name: NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511
Home or Business Product: Business
Language: English
Publication Part Number: 202-10041-03
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Contents
About This Manual
Conventions, Formats and Scope .................................................................................... ix
How to Use This Manual ...................................................................................................x
How to Print this Manual ....................................................................................................x
Chapter 1
Basic Setup
What You Need Before You Begin ..................................................................................1-1
Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines ..................................................1-2
Default Wireless Settings .........................................................................................1-2
Installation ......................................................................................................................1-3
Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet ........................................................1-6
WAG511 Icon Colors ................................................................................................1-6
Smart Wizard Status Bar ..........................................................................................1-7
WAG511 LEDs .........................................................................................................1-8
Removing the WAG511 Software ...................................................................................1-8
Upgrading the WAG511 Software ............................. .......................... .......................... .. 1-8
Chapter 2
Network Connections and Wireless Security
Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility ...........................................................2-1
Understanding the Smart Wireless Utility .......................................................................2-2
Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area ........................................................................2-2
Profiles ...................................... ................ ................ ................. ................ .....................2-4
Adding Profiles ................ .......................................... ... ... .... ... ..................................2-4
Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router ..................................2-5
Setting up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile ..............................................2-6
Starting a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection ...........................2-7
Wireless Security ............................. ... ... ... .... .......................................... ... ... ... ... ............2-8
Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings .................................... ........ 2-9
Setting up WEP Encryption Security ...................... ................................... ............. 2-10
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Setting up Advanced Security ................................... ............................................. 2-11
Advanced Settings ........................................................................................................2-12
Statistics Page ..............................................................................................................2-13
About Page ...................................................................................................................2-14
Chapter 3
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Tips ......................................................................................................3-1
Ad Hoc Mode is Not Working Correctly ..........................................................................3-2
XP Professional and XP Home occasional connection problems ..................................3-3
Appendix A
Factory Default Settings and Technical Specifications
Factory Default Settings ................................................................................................ A-1
Technical Specifications ................................................................................................. A-2
Appendix A
Related Documents
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About This Manual
The NETGEAR® Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 User Manual describes
how to install, configure, and troubleshoot the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit
CardBus WAG511. The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate
computer and Internet skills.
Conventions, Formats and Scope
The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in the following paragraphs:
• Typographical Conventions. This manual uses the following typographical conventions:
Italics Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names
Bold User input
• Formats. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages:
Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest.
Tip: This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources.
• Scope. This manual is written for the WAG511 Wireless PC Card according to these
specifications:
Product Version NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511
Manual Publication Date March 2007
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For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the
NETGEAR website in Appendix A, “Related Documents”.
Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. website at
http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WAG511.asp.
How to Use This Manual
The HTML version of this manual includes the following:
• Buttons, and , for browsing forwards or backwards through the manual one page
at a time
• A button that displays the table of contents and an button. Double-click on a
link in the table of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is described in the
manual.
• A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. online knowledge base for the product
model.
• Links to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters.
How to Print this Manual
Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can save
paper and printer ink by selecting this feature.
To print this manual you can choose one of the following several options, according to your needs.
• Printing a Page in the HTML View.
Each page in the HTML version of the manual is dedicated to a major topic. Use the Print
button on the browser toolbar to print the page contents.
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• Printing a Chapter.
Use the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of any page.
– Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of any page in the chapter you want to
print. The PDF version of the chapter you were viewing opens in a browser window.
– Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in order to view and
print PDF files. The Acrobat reader is available on the Adobe Web site at
http://www.adobe.com.
– Click the print icon in the upper left of the window.
• Printing the Full Manual.
Use the Complete PDF Manua l link at the top left of any page.
– Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page in the manual. The PDF
version of the complete manual opens in a browser window.
– Click the print icon in the upper left of the window.
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Chapter 1
Basic Setup
The WAG511 Wireless PC Card lets you connect a PC computer to wireless networks. It is
designed for PC computers running Microsoft Windows. For information about product features
and compatible NETGEAR products, please see the NETGEAR website at
http://www.netgear.com.
This chapter describes how to install your NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit
CardBus WAG511 and set up basic wireless connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network
(WLAN). Advanced wireless network settings are covered in Chapter 2, “Network Connections
and Wireless Security” in this manual.
What You Need Before You Begin
You must verify that your computer meets the minimum system requirements and identify the
wireless network settings of the wireless network where you will connect before you can set up
your wireless PC card and connect.
Verify System Requirements
Before installing the WAG511 Wireless PC Card, make sure that these minimum requirements
have been met. You must ha ve a computer with:
• A Pentium
•A CD drive.
• 5 Mbytes of free hard disk space.
• Microsoft Vista, Windows XP Home, XP Professional, or Windows 2000
Some versions of Windows may ask for the original Windows operating system installation
files to complete the installation of the WAG511 driver software.
®
300 MHz or higher compatible processor with an available CardBus slot.
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Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines
Computers can connect over wireless networks indoors at a range that can vary significantly based
on the location of the computer with the WAG511 Wireless PC Card. For best results, avoid
potential sources of interference, such as:
• Large metal surfaces
• Microwave ovens
• 2.4 GHz cordless phones
In general, wireless devices can communicate through walls. However, if the walls are constructed
with concrete, or have metal, or metal mesh, the effective range will decrease if such materials are
between the devices.
What Is in the Box
The product package should contain the following items:
• NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511
• Installation Guide for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511
• NETGEAR CD, including:
– Driver and Utility Software
– NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 User Manual (this
document)
– Animated Network Properties Configuration Tutorial
– PC Networking Tutorial
• Warranty card
• Support information card
If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the
carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the product for repair.
Default Wireless Settings
If this is a new wireless network installation, use the factory default settings to set up the network
and verify wireless connectivity. If this is an addition to an existing wireless network, you need the
wireless network and wireless security settings that are already defined.
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