NETGEAR WG511v1, WG511IS, WG511 Installation Manual
Installation Guide for the
NETGEAR 54 Mbps
Wireless PC Card WG511
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
Phone 1-888-NETGEAR
M0-WG511NA-0
February 2003
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Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer
It is hereby certified that th e Model WG5 1 1 Wireless PC Card has been suppressed in accordance with the condi tions set
out in the BMPT- AmtsblVfg 243/19 91 and Vfg 46/1992. The operation of some equipment (for example, test
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transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may, however , be subject to certain restrictions. Please refer to the notes
in the operating instructions.
Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the market and
has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations.
VCCI Statement
This equipment is in the Cla ss B category (information equip ment to be used in a residential are a or an adjacent area
thereto) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Data Processing
Equipment and Electroni c Office Machines aimed at preventing radio interference in such residential areas. When used
near a radio or TV receiver, it may become the cause of radi o interference. Read instructions for correct handling.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Complia nce Notice:
Radio Frequency Notice
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511
Tested to Comply
with FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not ca use harmful interference.
2. This device must accept a ny interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential in stallation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radia te radio frequency e nergy a nd, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructio ns, may c ause harmfu l interference to radio commu nicatio ns. 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 can be determined 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: (1) Reorie nt or relocate the receiving antenn a, (2)
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver, (3) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected, (4) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
Warning!
To comp ly with the FCC’s of exposure
requirements you must maintain a distance
of at least 1 cm from the antenna of th is
device while it is in use . T his de vice sh ou ld
not be co-locat ed with other transmitters.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In order to
avoid the possibility of exceedin g the FCC radio fre quenc y expo sure limits, h uman p roximity to the ante nna shall n ot be
less than 20 cm (8 inches) during normal operation.
Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations
This digital apparatus (Model WG511 Wireless PC Card) does not exceed the Class B limits for radio-noise emissions
from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
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Contents
Chapter 1
Introduction
About the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 ................................................1
Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products ...............................................................1
What’s in the Box? .............................................................................................................2
A Road Map for ‘How to Get There From Here’ ................................................................3
Chapter 2
Basic Setup
What You Will Need Before You Begin ..............................................................................7
Verify System Requirements .......................................................................................7
Observe Location and Range Guidelines ...................................................................8
Two Basic Operating Modes ..............................................................................................8
WG511 Default Wireless Configuration Settings ...............................................................9
Basic Installation Instructions ............................ ....... ...... ....... ...... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....10
For Windows XP Users Installing a WG511 ..............................................................10
For Windows 2000 & 98/Me Users Installing a WG511 ............................................14
WG511 Wireless Connection Indicators ..........................................................................18
Interpreting the LED on the WG511 ..........................................................................18
Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors ........................................................................19
Basic Troubleshooting Tips .................................................... ...... ...... ....... .......................20
Chapter 3
Configuration
Understanding the Configuration Options .......................................................................21
Using Configuration Profiles ............................................................................................21
Connect to an Access Point in Infrastructure Mode ..................................................22
How to Configure an Infrastructure Mode Profile ......................................................23
Connecting to Another PC in Ad-hoc Mode .....................................................................25
How to Configure an Ad-hoc Moce Profile ................................................................26
Enabling Wireless Security Features ...............................................................................28
Identifying the Wireless Network Name (SSID) and WEP Security Settings ............29
How to Configure WEP Encryption Security .............................................................30
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Appendix A
Technical Specifications
Appendix B
Wireless Networking Basics
Wireless Networking Overview ........................................................................................35
Infrastructure Mode ........................ ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....35
Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup) ..................................................................36
Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID) ..................................36
Authentication and WEP ..................................................................................................36
802.11b Authentication ..............................................................................................37
Open System Authenticati on .... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....................................37
Shared Key Authentication ........................................................................................38
Overview of WEP Parameters .............. ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ...... ....... ...... ....... ..........3 9
Key Size ....................................................................................................................40
WEP Configuration Options ......................................................................................40
Wireless Channels ...........................................................................................................41
Appendix C
Preparing Y our PCs for Network Access
Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking .........................................................43
Configuring Windows 98 and Me for TCP/IP Networking ................................................43
Install or Verify Windows Networking Components ...................................................43
Enabling DHCP to Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings in Windows 98 and Me 45
Selecting Windows’ Internet Ac ce ss Metho d .................................................. ...... ....47
Verifying TCP/IP Properties ......................................................................................47
Configuring Windows 2000 or XP for TCP/IP Networking ...............................................48
Install or Verify Windows Networking Components ...................................................48
DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP or 2000 ...........................................49
DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP .......................................................49
DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows 2000 ....................................................51
Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP or 2000 ...............................................53
Glossary
List of Glossary Terms .......................................................................................................1
Index
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Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511
Chapter 1
Introduction
This chapter introduces the features, package contents, and appearance of the NETGEAR® 54
Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511.
About the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511
The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 gives you ultimate mobility in your office or
while you are traveling. It frees you from traditional Ethernet wiring and helps you create a
wireless network for sharing your broadband cable or DSL Internet access among multiple PCs in
and around your ho me . I t is de signed for notebook c omput ers r unni ng Mi cr oso ft
both 16-bit PCMCIA and 32-bit CardBus compatible and works in any available PCMCIA or
CardBus slot.
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Windows®. It is
Its auto-sensing capability allows the highest packet transfer at up to 54 Mbps for maximu m
throughput or dynamic ra nge shifti ng to lower spe eds due to dis tance or oper ating li mitations in an
environment with a lot of electr omagnetic interference.
It provides reliable, standards-based 802.11b 11 Mbps WLAN connectivity that is protected with
industry-standa rd sec urity. In addition, it of f ers t he fas ter sp eeds of th e soon- to-be ratif ied 80 2.11g
standard. It works with Windows 98, Me, 2000, and XP operating systems.
Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products
The WG511 Wireless PC Card provides the followin g features:
• Reliable IEEE 802.11b standards-based wireless technology.
• Supports roaming between access points when configured in Infrastructure mode.
• 54 Mbps high speed data transfer. Wireless nodes negotiate to operate in the optimal data
transfer rate. In a noisy environment or when the distance between the wireless nodes is far,
the wireless nodes automatically fall back to operate at lower transfer rates.
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• Highest level of data encryption using128-bit Shared Key WEP data encryption method.
Lower level of data encryption or no data encryption is available to simplify your network
setup or to improve data transfer rate.
The following Netgear products can be configured to communicate with the WG511 Wireless PC
Card.
• WG602 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point
• WGR614 Wireless Cable/DSL Router
• WAB102 Dual Band Access Point
• WAB501 Dual Band PC Card
• MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter
• ME102 802.11b Wireless Access Point
• MA311 802.11b Wireless PCI Adapter
• MR314 and MR814 802.11b Wireless Cable/DSL Routers
• MA701 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card
What’s in the Box?
The product package should contain the following items:
• NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511
• Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511
• NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 Resource CD, including:
— Driver and Configuration Util ity Softwa re
— Installation Guide for the NETGEA R 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511
• 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.
The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 has two interfaces. The PCMCIA Type II
connector connects to any not ebook PC wi th an ava ilable PCMCIA or CardBus sl ot. The wi reles s
interface of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 remains outside of the notebook
PC chassis when the wireless PC card is inserted into a notebook. The green LED indicates the
wireless link condition of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 with another
wireless node or the associated access point.
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Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511
A Road Map for ‘How to Get There From Here’
The introduction and adoption of any new technology can be a difficult process. Wireless
technology has re moved one of the bar rier s to n etworki ng: r unning wires. It al lows more peopl e to
try networking while at the same time exposes them to the inherent complexity of networking.
General networking concepts, set up, and maintenance can be difficult to understand. In addition,
wireless technology adds issues, such as range, interference, signal quality, and security to the
picture.
To help overcome potential barriers to successfully using wireless networks, the table below
identifies how to accompl ish such thi ngs as connecti ng to a wireles s network , assuring appr opriate
security measures are taken, browsing the Internet through your wireless connection, exchanging
files with other compu ters and us ing printer s in the combined wireless and wired network.
Table 1-1. A Road Map for How to Get There From Here ...
If I Want To ... ? What Do I Do? What’s Neede d? How Do I?
Connect to a
wireless
network
1. Identify the
wireless
network name
(SSID) and, if
used the
wireless
security
settings.
2. Set up the
NETGEAR 54
Mbps Wireless
PC Card
WG511 with
the settings
from step 1.
1. A wireless network
2. A notebook PC within the
operating range of the wirel ess
network. For guidelines about
the range of 802.11b wireless
networks, please see
2“Observe Location and
Range Guidelines” on page
2-8.
To set up the WG511, see
Chapter 2, Basic Setup and
follow the instructions provided.
To learn about wireless
networking technology, please
see Appendix B-35, “Wireless
Networking Basi cs ” for a gene ral
introduction.
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Table 1-1. A Road Map for How to Get There From Here ...
If I Want To ... ? What Do I Do? What’s Neede d? How Do I?
Protect my
wireless
connection from
snooping,
hacking, or
information
theft.
Note: Secure Internet sites such as banks and online merchants use encryption security built into browsers
like Internet Explorer and Netscape. Any wireless networking security features you might implement are in
addition to those already in place on secure Internet sites.
Connect to the
Internet over my
wireless
network.
1. Assure that the
wireless
network has
security
features
enabled.
2. Configure my
WG511 with
the security
settings of the
wireless
network.
3. Use Windows
security
features.
1. Activate my
wireless link
and verify my
network
connection.
2. Open an
Internet
browser such
as Internet
Explorer or
Netscape
Navigator.
1. A wireless network with
authentication and WEP
encryption enabled.
2. Wireless networking
equipment that supports WEP
encryption, such as the
WG511 and all Netgear
wireless networking products.
1. An active Internet connection
like those from cable or DSL
service providers.
2. A wireless network connected
to the cable or DSL Internet
service through a cable/DSL
router as illustrated in
3“Connect to an Access Point
in Infrastructure Mode” on
page 3-22.
3. TCP/IP Internet networking
software installed and
configured on my n otebook PC
according to the requirements
of the Internet service provider
4. A browser like Internet
Explorer or Netscape
Navigator.
To learn about wireless
networking security, please see
B“Authentication and WEP” on
page B-36.
To use WEP security features,
please see 3“Enabling Wireless
Security Features” on p ag e 3-28
and configure your WG511
accordingly.
To configure your WG511 in
Infrastructure Mode, please see
2“Basic Installation Instruc ti ons”
on page 2-10, and locate the
section for your version of
Windows.
For assistance with configuring
the
TCP/IP Internet software on a
PC, please see C“Preparing
Your Computers for TCP/IP
Networking” on page C-43or
refer to the PC Networking
Tutorial on t he NETGEAR 54
Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511
Resource CD and the Help
information provided the
Windows system you are using.
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Table 1-1. A Road Map for How to Get There From Here ...
If I Want To ... ? What Do I Do? What’s Neede d? How Do I?
Exchange files
between
wirelessly
connected
notebook
computer and
other
computers in a
my combined
wireless and
wired
network.
1. Use the
Windows
Network
Neighborhood
feature to
browser for
computers in
the combined
wireless and
wired network.
2. Browse the
hard drive of
the target
computer in
the network in
order to locate
the directory or
files you want
to work with.
3. Use the
Windows
Explorer copy
and paste
functions to
exchange files
between the
computers.
1. The notebook computer I am
using to connect to the
wireless network needs to be
configured with the Window s
Client and File and Print
Sharing.
2. The notebook computer I am
using to connect to the
wireless network needs to be
configured with the sa me
Windows Workg roup or
Domain settings as the other
Windows computers in the
combined wireless and wired
network.
3. Any Windows networking
security access rights such as
login user name/ password
that have been ass igned in the
Windows network or for
sharing particular files must be
provided when Windows
prompts for such inf ormation.
4. If so-called Windows ‘peer’
Workgroup netw orking is being
used, the drive, file system
directory, or file need to be
enabled for sharing.
For assistance with Windows
networking software, please see
Appendix C-43, “Preparing Your
PCs for Network Access” for
configuration scenarios or refer
to the Help system inc luded wi th
your version of Windows.
Windows Domain se ttin gs are
usually managed by corporate
computer support groups.
Windows Workgroup settings
are commonly managed by
individuals who want to set up
small networks in their homes, or
small offices.
For assistance with setting up
Windows networking , refer to the
PC Networking Tutorial on the
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless
PC Card WG511 Resource CD
and the Help information
provided the Windows system
you are using.
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Table 1-1. A Road Map for How to Get There From Here ...
If I Want To ... ? What Do I Do? What’s Neede d? How Do I?
Use printers in
a combined
wireless and
wired
network.
1. Use the
Windows
Printers and
Fax features to
locate
available
printers in the
combined
wireless and
wired network.
2. Use the
Windows Add
a Printer
wizard to add
access a
network printer
from the
notebook PC
you are using
to wirelessly
connect to the
network.
3. From the File
menu of an
application
such as
Microsoft
Word, use the
Print Setup
feature to
direct your
print output to
the printer in
the network.
1. The notebook computer I am
using to connect to the
wireless network needs to be
configured with the Window s
Client and File and Print
Sharing.
2. The notebook computer I am
using to connect to the
wireless network needs to be
configured with the sa me
Windows Workg roup or
Domain settings as the other
Windows computers in the
combined wireless and wired
network.
3. Any Windows networking
security access rights such as
login user name/ password
that have been ass igned in the
Windows network must be
provided when Windows
prompts for such inf ormation.
4. If so-called Windows ‘peer’
networki ng is being used, the
printer needs to be en abled for
sharing.
Windows Domain se ttin gs are
usually managed by corporate
computer support groups.
Windows Workgroup settings
are commonly managed by
individuals who want to set up
small networks in their homes, or
small offices.
For assistance with setting up
Windows networking , refer to the
PC Networking Tutorial on the
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless
PC Card WG511 Resource CD
and the Help information
provided the Windows system
you are using.
For assistance with setting up
printers in Windows, refer to the
Help and Support information
that comes with the version of
the Windows operating sy ste ms
you are using.
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Chapter 2
Basic Setup
This section describes how to install your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 and set
up basic wireles s connect ivity o n your W ir eless Lo cal Area Network
network configuration is covered in Chapter 3, Configuration in this manual.
Note: Indoors, computers can easil y connect to 802 .1 1 wirel ess networ ks at di stances of
several hundred fee t. Because wal ls do not alway s block wireles s signals, others outside
your immediate ar ea could acc ess your net work. It is important to take app ropriate steps
to secure your network from unauthorized access. The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless
PC Card WG511 provides highly effective security features which are covered in
“Enabling W ir eless Securi ty Fea tu res ” on pa ge 3-2 8 i n this manual . Deploy the s ecuri ty
features appropria te to your needs.
(WLAN). Advanced wireless
What You Will Need Before You Begin
You need to verify your computer meets the minimum system requirements and identify the
wireless network configuration settings of the WLAN where you will connect before you can
configure your wireless pc card and connect.
Verify System Requirements
Before installing the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511, please make sure that these
minimum requirements have been met:
• You must have a Pentium® Class notebook computer with an available Cardbus slot.
• A CD-ROM drive.
• 5 Mbytes of free hard disk space.
• Some versions of Windows may ask for the original Windows operating system installation
files to com plete the installation of the WG511 driver software.
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Observe Location and Range Guidelines
Computers can connect over 802.11g wireless networks indoors at a range which vary
significantly based on the physical location of the computer with the NETGEAR 54 Mbps
Wireless PC Card WG511. For best results, avoid potential sources of interference, such as:
• Large meta l surfaces
• Microwaves
• 2.4 GHz Cordless phones
In general, 802.11g wireless devices can communicate through walls. However, if the walls are
constructed with co ncr ete, or have metal, or meta l mesh, the 802.11g effective range will decrease
if such materials are between the devices.
Two Basic Operating Modes
The WG511 Wireless PC Card, like all 802.11b adapters, can operate in the following two basic
modes:
• Infrastructure Mode: An 802.11 networking framework in which devices and computers
communicate with each other by first going through an
mode is used when computers i n a house conne ct to an Acc ess Point that is attac hed to a route r
which lets multiple computers share a single Cable or DSL broadband Internet connection.
• Ad-Hoc Mode: An 802.11 networking framework in which devices or computers
communicate directly with each other, without the use of an AP.
is used when two Windows computers are configured with file and print sharing enabled and
you want to exchange files directly between them.
Both of these configuration options are available with the WG511 Wireless PC Card.
Infrastructure configuration procedures for basic network connectivity are covered below.
Advanced infrastructure configuration procedures and ad-hoc configuration are covered in
Chapter 3, Configuration of this manual.
access point (AP). For example, this
For example, Ad-Hoc Mode
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WG511 Default Wirele ss Configuration Settings
If this is a new wireless network installation, use the factory default settings to set up the network
and verify wireless connectivi ty. If this is an addition to an existing wireless network, y ou will
need to identify the wireless configuration and security parameters already defined.
Your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 factory default basic settings are:
• Network Name Service Set Identification (SSID): NETGEAR
Note: In order for the WG511 Wireless PC Card to communicate with a wireless access point
or wireless adapter, all devices must be configured with the same wireless network name
(SSID).
• Network Mo de (Infrastructure or Ad-hoc): Infrastructure
• Data security WEP encryption: Disabled
The section below provides instructions for setting up the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card
WG511 for basic wireless connectivity to an access point. The procedures below provide
step-by-step installation instructions for Windows PCs. Use the procedure that corresponds to the
version of Windows you are using.
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Basic Installation Instructions
Use the procedure below that corresponds to the version of Windows you are using.
For Windows XP Users Installing a WG51 1
Install the WG511 driver and configuration
utility 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 WG511
into your CD-ROM drive. The CD index
page shown at the right will load.
c. Click the INST ALL button a nd an Install
Software window opens. Read the
instructions for running the software
setup utility.
Note: If this page does not automatically appear,
browse the root of the CD and double-click on
INDEX.HTM to display this page.
WG511 Resource CD
d. Click the Install Software link. When t he
browser warning message appears, click
Open to sta rt the Install Shield Wizard.
e. Follow the Install Shield Wizard steps,
and click Finish when done to restart
your computer.
Install Shield Wizard
Note: If a Windows XP Certification warning appears,
click Continue Anyway to proceed.
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Install the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC
Card WG511.
a. Locate an available CardBus slot on the
side of your noteboo k. Hold the PC Car d
with the Netgear logo facing up and
insert it into the CardBus slot.
The Found New Hardware Wizard is
displayed.
b. Click Next and follow the prompts to
proceed.
Click Continue Anyway if you are
prompted with a Windows XP Logo testing
message.
Add New Hardware Wizard
WG511 System Tray Icon
After the install ation com pletes, cl ick Finish
to close the wizard.
Yo u should see the WG511 system tray icon
on the right in the lower right portion of the
Windows task bar.
Windows XP will display a Wireless
Network Connection message.
Windows XP Network Connection Alert
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.
Configure your WG511.
a. Right click on the network icon in the
Windows XP system tray to open the
Right click here to display this menu
network options menu.
b. Click on the View Available Wireless
Networks menu item.
c. If there is more than one wire less
network in your vic inity, click on the one
to which you will connect.
d. Click on the “Allo w me to c onnect to the
selected wireless net work eve n though
this is not secure” check box.
e. Click Connect.
Windows XP Network Connection Alert
Note: This procedure assumes your wirel es s network
is not using WEP security. If your wireless network
uses WEP, set up your WG511 accordingly. To view
WEP settings help, click the Advanced button and
click the “Learn about...” lin k on the Windows XP Local
Area Connection Wireless Network s Propertie s tab
page.
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Verify wireless connectivity to your network.
a. Open the WG511 utility by clicking on the icon in the Windows system tray.
Note: When the Windows XP
wireless configuraton utility is
enabled (the default), on ly these two
tab pages appear.
To use the full Netgear utility, please
see “Understanding the
Configuration Options” on page
3-21.
b. Verify that your Connection and Status Monitor information matches your wireless
network.
c. Check the two WG511 LEDs:
• Solid green for the LINK LED indicates a good connection. Blinking for the LINK
LED indicates attempting to connect. Off for the LINK LED indicates the card is
turned off or not fully plugged in.
• Blinking for the amber transmission LED indicates data trans mission.
d. Verify connectivity to the Internet or network resources.
Note: If you are unable to connect, see “Basic Troubleshooting Tips” on page 2-20.
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