Netgear orporated WG511V2H1 Users Manual
Installation Guide for the
NETGEAR 54 Mbps
Wireless PC Card WG511V2H1
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 the Model WG511V2H1 Wireless PC Card has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set
out in the BMPT- AmtsblVfg 243/1991 an d Vf g 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 Class B cat egory (information equipment to b e used in a residential area or an adjacent area
thereto) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Data Processing
Equipment and Electronic 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 radio i nt erference. Read instructions for correct handling.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511V2H1
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 cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any i nterference received, in cluding 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 inst allation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not i nstalled and
used in accordance with the inst ructions, m ay caus e harmful inte rference to radio c ommu nications. Ho wever, 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) Reorient or relocat e the receiving antenna, (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 connect ed, (4) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for
help.
Warning!
To comply with the FCC’s of exposure
requirements you must maintai n a di stance
of at least 1 cm from the antenna of this
device while it is in use. T his d evic e sh ou ld
not be co-located 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 exc eedin g the FCC radio fre quenc y exposure limits, hum an prox imity to the anten na shall n ot be
less than 2.5 cm (8 inches) during normal operation.
Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations
This digital apparatus (Model WG511V2H1 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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NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE
CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT. SUCH MODIFICATIONS
COULD VOID THE USER'S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
About the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511V2H1........................................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
WG511V2H1 Default Wireless Configuration Settings ......................................................9
Basic Installation Instructions ................................... ...... ....... ...... ...... ....... ...... .................1 0
For Windows XP Users Installing a WG511V2H1.......................................................10
For Windows 2000 & 98/Me Users Installing a WG511V2H1.....................................14
WG511V2H1 Wireless Connection Indicators .................................................................18
Interpreting the LED on the WG511V2H1...................................................................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 Authentication .... ...... ....... ...... ....... ............................................. ..........37
Shared Key Authentication ........................................................................................38
Overview of WEP Parameters .............. ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ...... ....... ...... ....... ..........39
Key Size ....................................................................................................................40
WEP Configuration Options ......................................................................................40
Wireless Channels ...........................................................................................................41
Appendix C Preparing Your 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 Acce 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 WG511V2H1
Chapter 1
Introduction
This chapter introduces the features, package contents, and appearance of the NETGEAR® 54
Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511V2H1.
About the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511V2H1
The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511V2H1 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 home . I t is de si gned for notebook computers running Microsoft
both 16-bit PCMCIA and 32-bit CardBus compatible and works in any available PCMCIA or
CardBus slot.
®
Windows®. It is
Its auto-sensing capability allows the highest packet transfer at up to 54 Mbps for maximum
throughput or dynamic ra nge shifting t o lower speeds due to distan ce or operat ing limita tions in an
environment with a lot of electromagnetic inter f erence.
It provides reliable, standards-based 802.11b 11 Mbps WLAN connectivity that is protected with
industry-standa rd sec urity. In addition, it off ers t he fas ter sp eed s of th e soon- to-be rat ifi ed 802.11g
standard. It works with Windows 98, Me, 2000, and XP operating systems.
Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products
The WG511V2H1 Wireless PC Card provides the following 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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Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511V2H1
• 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 WG511V2H1 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 WG511V2H1
• Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511V2H1
• NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511V2H1 Resource CD, including:
— Driver and Configuration Utility Software
— Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511V2H1
• 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 WG511V2H1 has two interfaces. The PCMCIA Type II
connector connects to a ny noteb ook PC with a n avail able PCMCIA or CardBus sl ot. The wi reles s
interface of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511V2H1 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 WG511V2H1 with another
wireless node or the associated access point.
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Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511V2H1
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 remo ved one of the barri ers t o netwo rking: r unning wire s. It allows more pe ople t o
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 opria te
security measures are taken, browsing the Internet through your wireless connection, exchanging
files with other computers and using printers 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 Needed? How Do I?
Connect to a
wireless
network
1. Identify the
wireless
network nam e
(SSID) and, if
used the
wireless
security
settings.
2. Set up the
NETGEAR 54
Mbps Wireless
PC Card
WG511V2H1
with the settings
from step 1.
1. A wireless network
2. A notebook PC within the
operating range of t he wireless
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 WG511V2H1 , see
Chapter 2, Basic Setup and
follow the instructions provided.
To learn about wireless
networking technology, please
see Appendix B-35, “Wireless
Networking B asi cs” for a ge neral
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 Needed? 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
WG511V2H1
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
WG511V2H1 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 note book 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 3-2 8
and configure your WG511V2H1
accordingly.
To configure your WG511V2H1 on
Infrastructure Mode, please see
2“Basic Installation Instructions”
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 the NETGEAR 54
Mbps Wireless PC Card
WG511V2H1 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 Needed? 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 Windows
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 same
Windows Workgr oup or
Domain settings as the other
Windows computers in the
combined wireless and wired
network.
3. Any Windows networking
security ac cess rights such as
login user name/ password
that have been assign ed in th e
Windows network or for
sharing particular files must be
provided when Windows
prompts for such inform atio n.
4. If so-called Windows ‘peer’
Workgroup network ing 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 includ ed wi th
your version of Windows.
Windows Domain settin gs are
usually managed by corporate
computer support groups.
Windows Workgr oup settin gs
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 WG511V2H1 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 Needed? 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 P C
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 Windows
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 same
Windows Workgr oup or
Domain settings as the other
Windows computers in the
combined wireless and wired
network.
3. Any Windows networking
security ac cess rights such as
login user name/ password
that have been assign ed in th e
Windows network must be
provided when Windows
prompts for such inform atio n.
4. If so-called Windows ‘peer’
networking is being used , the
printer needs to be enabl ed for
sharing.
Windows Domain settin gs are
usually managed by corporate
computer support groups.
Windows Workgr oup settin gs
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 WG511V2H1 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 syste 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 WG511V2H1 and set
up basic wireless connectiv ity on yo ur W irel ess Local Ar ea Netwo rk
network configuration is covered in Chapter 3, Configuration in this manual.
Note: Indoors, computers can easil y connect to 802.1 1 wireless networks at distanc es of
several hundred feet. Bec ause walls do not always block wi reless si gnals, othe rs outside
your immediate area c ould acc ess your net work. It is important to take app ropri ate steps
to secure your network from unauthorized access. The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless
PC Card WG511V2H1 provides highly effective security features which are covered in
“Enabling Wi rele ss Securi ty Fea tures” on page 3-28 i n this manual . Deploy the s ecuri ty
features appropriate to your needs.
What You Will Need Before You Begin
(WLAN). Advanced wireless
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 WG511V2H1, 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 complete the installation of the WG511V2H1 driver software.
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Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511V2H1
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 WG511V2H1. For best results, avoid potential sources of interference, such as:
• Large metal su rfaces
• 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 et e, o r h ave metal, or metal mesh, th e 802.11g effective range will dec re ase
if such mat erials are between the de vices.
Two Basic Operating Modes
The WG511V2H1 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 Acces s Point that is attac hed to a route r
which lets multiple computers share a single Cable or DSL broadband Internet connection.
access point (AP). For example, this
• 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 WG511V2H1 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.
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For example, Ad-Hoc Mode
Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511V2H1
WG511V2H1 Default Wireless Configuration 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 wirele ss configuration and security parameters already defined.
Your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511V2H1 factory default basic settings are:
• Network Name Service Set Ide ntification (SSID): NETGEAR
Note: In order for the WG511V2H1 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 Mode (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
WG511V2H1 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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Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511V2H1
Basic Installation Instructions
Use the procedure below that corresponds to the version of Windows you are using.
For Windows XP Users Installing a WG511V2H1
Install the WG511V2H1 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 WG511V2H1
into your CD-ROM drive. The CD ind ex
page shown at the right will load.
c. Click the INSTALL button and an Install
Software window opens. Read the
Note: If this page does not automatically appear,
browse the root of the CD and double-click on
INDEX.HTM to display this page.
instructions for running the software
setup utility.
d. Click the Install Soft ware link. When the
browser warning message appears, click
Open to start the Install Sh ield Wizard.
e. Follow the Install Shield Wi zard steps,
and click Finish when done to restart
your computer.
Note: If a Windows XP Certification warning appears,
click Continue Anyway to proceed.
WG511V2H1 Resource CD
Install Shield Wizard
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Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511V2H1
Install the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wir el ess PC
Card WG511V2H1.
a. Locate an available CardBus slot on the
side of your notebook. Hol d the PC Card
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.
After the install ation comple tes, cl ick Finish
to close the wizard.
Add New Hardware Wizard
WG511V2H1 System Tray Icon
You should see the WG511V2H1 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.
Basic Setup 2-11
Windows XP Network Connection Alert
Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511V2H1
.
Configure your WG511V2H1.
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 wireless
network in your vicin ity , cl ick on the on e
to which you will connect.
d. Click on the “Allo w me to conne ct to th e
selected wireless network eve n th ough
this is not secure” check box.
e. Click Connect.
Windows XP Network Connection Alert
Note: This procedure assumes your wirel es s netwo rk
is not using WEP security. If your wireless network
uses WEP, set up your WG511V2H1 accordingly. To
view WEP settings help, click the Advanced button
and click the “Learn about...” link on the Windows XP
Local Area Connection Wireless Networks Properties
tab page.
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Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511V2H1
Verify wireless connectivity to your network.
a. Open the WG511V2H1 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.
T o 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 WG511V2H1 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 ambe r transmission LED indicates data transmission.
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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