NETGEAR WG511TNA, WGTB511T User Manual
NETGEAR 108 Mbps
Wireless PC Card
WG511T User Manual
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
202-10069-03
January 2007
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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.
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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 WG511T has been tested and complies with the specifi cations 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 prov ide rea sonabl e pr otecti on against harmful interference in a residentia l i nstal lation. Th is
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 rad io 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
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• Increase the separation between the equipment or devices
• 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 Statement
To comply with the FCC and ANSI C95.1 RF exposure limits, the antenna(s) for this device must comply with the
following: Products with 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz integrated antenna must operate with a separation distance of at least 20 cm
from all persons using the cable provided and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna
or transmitter. End-users must be provided with specific operations for satisfying RF exposure compliance . Note: Dual
antennas used for diversity operation are not considered co-located.
Canadian Department of Communications Industry Canada (IC) Notice
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210. Cet ap pareil 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 WG511T product
package.
Èesky
[Czech]
Dansk
[Danish]
Deutsch
[German]
Eesti
[Estonian]
English Hereby, NETGEAR, Inc., declares that this NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card
NETGEAR, Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card
WG511T
smìrnice 1999/5/ES.
Undertegnede
Wireless PC Card WG511T
direktiv 1999/5/EF.
Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR, Inc., dass sich das Gerät NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC
Card WG511T
übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet.
Käesolevaga kinnitab NETGEAR, Inc. seadme NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card
WG511T
teistele asjakohastele sätetele.
je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslušnými ustanoveními
NETGEAR, Inc. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr NETGEAR 108 Mbps
overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i
in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den
vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele
WG511T is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of
Directive 1999/5/EC.
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Español
[Spanish]
Por medio de la presente NETGEAR, Inc. declara que el NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless
PC Card WG511T
aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones
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ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ NETGEAR, Inc. ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless
PC Card WG511T
ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ.
Par la présente NETGEAR, Inc. déclare que l'appareil NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC
Card WG511T
pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE.
Con la presente NETGEAR, Inc. dichiara che questo NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC
Card WG511T
dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.
Ar šo NETGEAR, Inc. deklarç, ka NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T
atbilst Direktîvas 1999/5/EK bûtiskajâm prasîbâm un citiem ar to saistîtajiem noteikumiem.
Šiuo NETGEAR, Inc. deklaruoja, kad šis NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card
WG511T
Hierbij verklaart NETGEAR, Inc. dat het toestel NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card
WG511T
bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG.
Hawnhekk, NETGEAR, Inc., jiddikjara li dan NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card
WG511T
Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC.
Alulírott, NETGEAR, Inc. nyilatkozom, hogy a NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card
WG511T
egyéb elõírásainak.
atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.
in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante
jikkonforma mal-tiijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti orajn relevanti li hemm fid-
megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv
ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ
est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions
è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite
Polski [Polish] Niniejszym NETGEAR, Inc. oœwiadcza, ¿e NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card
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WG511T
postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC.
NETGEAR, Inc. declara que este NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T está
conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.
NETGEAR, Inc. izjavlja, da je ta NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T v
skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi doloèili direktive 1999/5/ES.
NETGEAR, Inc. týmto vyhlasuje, že NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T
spåòa základné požiadavky a všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES.
NETGEAR, Inc. vakuuttaa täten että NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T
tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä 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.
jest zgodny z zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozosta³ymi stosownymi
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Product and Publication Details
Model Number: WG511T
Publication Date: January 2007
Product Family: 3.0
Product Name: NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T
Home or Business Product: Home
Language: English
Publication Part Number: 202-10069-03
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Contents
About This Manual
Conventions, Formats and Scope .................................................................................... ix
How to Print this Manual .................................................................................................... x
Chapter 1
Basic Setup
What You Need Before You Begin ..................................................................................1-1
Verify System Requirements ....................................................................................1-1
Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines ..................................................1-1
What Is in the Box ..........................................................................................................1-2
WG511T Default Wireless Settings .................................................................................1-2
Installation ......................................................................................................................1-3
Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet ........................................................1-7
WG511T Icon Colors ................................................................................................1-7
Smart Wizard Status Bar ..........................................................................................1-8
WG511T LEDs .........................................................................................................1-9
Removing the WG511T Software ...................................................................................1-9
Upgrading the WG511T Software .................................................................................1-10
Chapter 2
Network Connections and Wireless Security
Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility ...........................................................2-1
Understanding the Smart Wizard ...................................................................................2-2
Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area ........................................................................2-2
Finding a Network ...........................................................................................................2-4
Profiles ............................................................................................................................2-5
Adding Profiles .........................................................................................................2-5
Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router ........................................2-6
Setting up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile ....................................................2-7
Starting a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection .........................2-10
Wireless Security .......................................................................................................... 2-11
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Using Wireless Security Features ................................................................................ 2-11
Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings ................................................2-12
Setting up WEP Encryption Security ............................................................................2-13
Setting up WPA2-PSK Security ....................................................................................2-14
Setting up WPA-PSK Security ......................................................................................2-16
Advanced Settings .................................................................................................2-17
Statistics Page ..............................................................................................................2-18
About Page ...................................................................................................................2-19
Chapter 3
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Tips ......................................................................................................3-1
Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly ..........................................................................3-2
Windows XP Occasional Connection Problems .............................................................3-3
Appendix A
Technical Specifications
Appendix B
Related Documents
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About This Manual
The NETGEAR® Prosafe™ SSL VPN Concentrator 25 SSL312 Reference Manual describes how
to install, configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T. 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 WG511T Wireless PC Card according to these
specifications:
Product Version NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T
Manual Publication Date January 2007
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For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the
NETGEAR website in Appendix B, “Related Documents”.
Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. website at
http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WG511T.asp.
How to Print this Manual
To print this manual you can choose one of the following several options.
• 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.
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print PDF files. The Acrobat reader is available on the Adobe we b site at
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– Click the print icon in the upper left of the window.
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.
• Printing the Full Manual.
Use the Complete PDF Manual 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.
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.
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Chapter 1
Basic Setup
The NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG51 1T 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, see the NETGEAR website at
http://www.netgear.com.
This chapter describes how to install your WG511T Wireless PC Card 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 WLAN where you will connect before you can set up your
wireless PC card and connect.
Verify System Requirements
Before installing the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T, make sure that these
minimum requirements have been met. You must have a laptop computer with:
®
• A Pentium
•A CD drive.
• 5 MB of free hard disk space.
• Windows XP Home, XP Professional, Vista, or Windows 2000.
• Some versions of Windows may ask for the original Windows operating system installation
files to complete the installation of the WG511T driver software.
class or processor with an available CardBus slot.
Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines
Computers can connect over wireless networks indoors at a range which vary significantly based
on the physical location of the computer with the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card
WG511T. For best results, avoid potential sources of interference, such as:
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• Large metal surfaces
•Microwaves
• 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. For more information, see the link to “Wireless Communications” in
Appendix B.
What Is in the Box
The product package should contain the following items:
• NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T
• Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T
• NETGEAR CD, including:
– Driver and Smart Wizard Software
– NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual
• 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.
WG511T 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 will
need to identify the wireless network and wireless security settings that are already defined.
Your NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T factory default basic settings are:
• Network Name Service Set Identification (SSID): Any (First available network)
Note: In order for the WG511T Wireless PC Card to communicate with a wireless
access point or wireless adapter, all devices must be set up to use the same
wireless network name (SSID).
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• Network Mode (Infrastructure or Ad-hoc): Infrastructure
• Data security WEP or WPA-PSK encryption: Disabled
Installation
The instructions in this chapter explain how to install the WG511T to connect to a network with an
access point or router. Wireless security, advanced settings, and Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc)
instructions are covered in Chapter 2, “Network Connections and Wireless Security”.
To install the WG511T Wireless PC Card:
1. First, install the WG511T software.
Insert the NETGEAR CD. If the CD main page does not appear, double click Autorun.exe on
the CD.
a. Click Install the Software. The Check for Updates window opens.
Figure 1-1
b. If you are connected to the Internet, click Check for Updates. If not, you can choose to
install from the CD.
c. When the Installation Complete message appears, click Next.
2. Now, insert the wireless PC card.
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You will be prompted to choose the country where you are located. Select it from the list.
Figure 1-2
3. Use the Smart Wizard to set up your wireless PC card.
a. Windows 2000 users go to Step b. Windows XP or Vista users can set up the wireless
adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows
Configuration Utilites.
Figure 1-3
• NETGEAR Smart Wizard: Reveals more information about each network and
makes it easier to troubleshoot network connection problems. See “Smart Wizard
Status Bar” on page 1-8 and “Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area” in Chapter 2.
• Windows Zero Configuration Utility: See the Windows documentation or see the
link to “Windows XP and Vista Wireless Configuration Utilities” in Appendix B.
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b. Click Next to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard.
Figure 1-4
You will be prompted to let the wizard help you connect to a network (recommended).
c. Click Finish to accept.
4. Connect to a wireless network.
a. Select the wireless network from the drop-down list, and the wizard records your choice.
Hidden
Figure 1-5
Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID ) . These
networks are in the drop-down list, but the Network Name (SSID) is blank.
If the network uses security, the Smart Wizard detects it.
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