Netgear orporated WG511V2H1 Users Manual

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Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511V2H1

NETGEAR, Inc.

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M0-WG511NA-0 February 2003

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February 2003

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

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.

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

Contents i

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

ii Contents

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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• 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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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.

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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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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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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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.

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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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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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For Windows 2000 & 98/Me Users Installing a WG511V2H1

Install the WG511V2H1 driver and configuration utility software.

Note: Windows 2000, may r equi re you to be

logged on with administrator rights.

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 INST ALL button and an I nstall

Note: If the Resource CD p age does no t automatic ally appear, browse the root directory of the CD and double-click on

Software window opens. Read the instructions for running the software setup utility.

WG511V2H1 Resource CD

INDEX.HTM to display this page.

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 steps in the Install Shield

Wizard, and click Finish when done to restart your computer.

InstallShield Wizard

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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. After the installation completes, click Finish to close the wizard.

Note: If Windows warns about a Digital Signature Not Found, click Yes to continue.

You should see the WG511V2H1 system tray icon on the right in the lower right portion of the Windows task bar.

Add New Hardware Wizard

WG511V2H1 System Tray Icon

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Configure your WG511V2H1 and save the Profile.

a. Click on the WG511V2H1 systray iconin the

to open the WG511V2H1 configuration utility.

The WG511V2H1 Wireless PC Card configuration utility displays.

b. Change the Network Name SSID to

match your network. Tip: As an alternative to typing in the

SSID, you can use the Si te Survey tab to view the available wireless networks, choose the one you want, and click the Connect button.

c. Click the Profile tab. Enter a name for

your profile.

d. Click the Save button to save all your

settings in the Profile, and then click the Activate button. You can save multiple profiles and activate whichever one you need to use.

Tip: If you use your notebook PC to connect to a wireless network at work and at home, create profil es called work and home. Then , act ivate whicheve r one you need for wherever you are located.

Click here to open the configuration utility

WG511V2H1 system tray icon

WG511V2H1 Configuration Utility

Note: The NETGEAR default settings are Infrastructure mode, with NETGEAR for th e wirele ss

network name SSID, and WEP disab led. If your WLAN settings are diffe rent from the Netgear default settings, you will not connect. Set up your WG511V2H1 accordingly.

e. Click OK to close the utility.

Note: This procedure assumes you are connecting to a wireless network which is not using WEP security. If your network includes WEP settings, click the Security tab page and configure the WG511V2H1 accordingly. For help with these steps, please see “Enabling Wireless

Security Features” on page 3-28 below.

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Verify wireless connectivity to your network.

a. Open the WG511V2H1 utility by clicking on the icon in the Windows system tray.

Note: You can use the Site Survey to verify the availability of wireless networks and their SSIDs.

For more on information, please see “Understanding the

Configuration Options” on page 3-21.

b. Click the Status tab page. 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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WG511V2H1 Wireless Connection Indicators

The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511V2H1 provides the following three indicators which give you feedback on the status of your wireless connection:

• The two LEDs on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511V2H1 indicate the condition of wireless link.

• The color of the SysTray icon is on the System Tray portion of the taskbar in the Microsoft Windows desktop indicates the status of the connection.

Interpreting the LED on the WG511V2H1

Figure 2-1: WG511V2H1 LED

These LEDs are described below.

Table 2-1: LED Descriptions

LED Activity Description

LINK -- Green On The card is plugged in to the notebook PC.

Blinking Blinking indicates t

ACTIVITY -- Amber On/Blinking

connection but is unable to do so If blinking, the WG511V2H1 is has a connection and is

he WG511V2H1 is trying to establish a

transmitting or receiving data.

Off There is no wireless network connection.

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Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors

The System Tray (SysTray) resides on one end of the taskbar in the Microsoft Windows desktop.

Color Condition Description

Red

Yellow

Green

The wireless PC Card has no connection to any other wireless node.

The wireless PC Card has a connection with a nother wireless node.

The wireless PC Card is not able to link t o any other wireless node or the link is lost. Check your configuration or try moving to a location where the wireless si gnal quality is better.

The wireless link is weak . Yo u may deed to m ove to a better spot, such as closer to the wireless access point. Also, look for possible inter fe ren ce suc h as a 2.4 GHz cordless phone or large meta l surface.

The wireless PC Card has established good communication with an access point and the signal quality is strong.

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Basic Troubleshooting Tips

If you have problems connected to your wireless network, try the tips below.

Symptom Cause Solution

The PC Card LINK LED is not lit.

The LINK LED is blinking repeatedly.

The WG511V2H1 is not inserted into the slot properly or the WG511V2H1 software is not loaded.

The WG511V2H1 is attempting to connect to access point but cannot

Remove and reinsert the WG511V2H1. Check the Windows device manager to see if the PC

Card is recognized and enabled. Reload the WG511V2H1 software, if necessary.

Try to install the WG511V2H1 in a different CardBus slot on your system if one is available.

The access point may not be powered on. Or, the access point and the PC card are not configured with the same wireless param eters. Check the SSID a nd WEP settings.

connect.

I can connect to an access point, but I cannot connect to other computers on the networ k or the Internet.

This could be a physical layer problem or a network configuration problem.

Check to make sure that the access point is physically connected to the Ethernet network.

Make sure that the IP addres ses and the Windows networking parameters are all configured correctly.

Restart the cable or DSL modem, router, access point, and notebook PC.

Also, for proble ms with a ccessing network r esources, the W i ndows soft ware might not be install ed and configured properly on your computers. Please refer to Appendix C, "Preparing Your PCs for

Network Access" of the Reference Manual on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511V2H1

Resource CD.

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Chapter 3

Configuration

This section describes how to configure your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511V2H1 for wireless connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network encryption features.

Note: The instructions in this section refer to the Netgear WG511V2H1 configuration utility. For Windows XP users to use the Netgear configuration utility, you must first disable the Windows XP configuration utility by opening the network connections from the system tray icon, click the Properties button, click the Wireless Networks tab and then uncheck the “Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings” box.

Understanding the Configuration Options

The WG511V2H1 configuration utility provides a complete and easy to use set of tools to:

(WLAN) and use the data security

• Configure wireless settings.

• Monitor wireless network connections.

• Save your settings in configuration profiles.

The section below introduces these capabilities of the configuration utility.

Using Configuration Profiles

The WG511V2H1 configuration utility uses profiles to store all the configuration settings for a particular wireless network.

network you wish to join.

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You can store multiple profiles and recall the one which matches the

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For example, if you use your notebook PC to connect to a wireless network in an office and a wireless network in your home, you can create a profile for each wireless network. Then, you can easily load the profile that has all the configuration settings you need to join the network you are using at the time.

There are two types of wireless network connections you can configure:

• Infrastructure Mode -- uses the 802.11 infrastructure mode.

• Ad-hoc Mode -- uses the 802.11 ad-hoc mode

For more information of 802.11 wireless network modes, please see “Wireless Networking

Overview” on page B-35 of this manual.

Connect to an Access Point in Infrastructure Mode

Wireless Access Point

Cable/DSL Router

NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511V2H1 in a Notebook Computer

Cable or DSL modem

Figure 3-1: WG511V2H1 Wireless PC Card connecting to a wireless access point.

This section provides instructions for configuring the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511V2H1 to connect to a wireless access point.

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How to Configure an Infrastructure Mode Profile

Follow the instructions below to configure an infrastructure mode profile for connecting to an access point.

1. Run the WG511V2H1 Configuration Utility.

a. Make sure the WG511V2H1 software is installed and the WG511V2H1 is fully inserted in an

available CardBus slot in your PC.

b. Open the configuration utility by clicking on the WG511V2H1 icon in the Windows

system tray.

Figure 3-2: Configuration tab page

c. Click on the Configuration tab to display the view shown above.

2. Configure the wireless Network settings.

a. In the Network section, be sure that Infrastructure is selected for the Network Mode. b. Enter the SS I D. This is also called the Wireless Network Name.

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Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is configured in the access point.

Tip: You can click the Site Survey tab to view a list of the available wireless networks and their SSIDs at the location where you are.

3. Save your settings in a Profile.

a. Click the Profiles tab to view the screen below.

Figure 3-3: Profiles tab page

b. Type a descriptive name for the Profile Name. c. Click the Save button to save this profile. All the configuration settings are saved

in this profile.

d. Click Activate to activate your settings. e. Click OK to exit the configuration utility.

4. Verify wireless connectivity to your network.

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Verify connectivity by using a browser such as Netscape or Internet Explorer to connect to the Internet, or check for file and printer access on your network.

Note: If you cannot connect, please see the “Basic Troubleshooting Tips” on page 2-20. Also, for problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on your computers. Please refer to.

“Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking” on page C-43.

Connecting to Another PC in Ad-hoc Mode

PC with 802.11b or g wireless adapter

WG511V2H1 Wireless PC Card in a Notebook Computer

Figure 3-4: NETGEAR WG511V2H1 Wireless PC Card in Peer-to-Peer Mode

The peer-to-peer setting of the WG511V2H1 uses Ad-Hoc mode. Ad-Hoc mode is an 802.11 networking framework in which devices or computers communicate directly with each other, without the use of an access point. For example, this mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with file and print sharing enabled and you want to exchange files directly between them.

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How to Configure an Ad-hoc Moce Profile

Note: Ad-hoc mode will not work using DHCP settings. Ad-hoc mode requires either static IP addresses (such as parameters such as adding the IPX protocol support. For instructions on setting up static IP addresses or IPX protocol settings on a Windows PC, please refer to the PC Networking Tutorial included on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511V2H1 Resource CD.

Follow the instructions below to configure an Ad-hoc mode profile.

1. Run the WG511V2H1 Configuration Utility.

a. Make sure the WG511V2H1 software is installed and the WG511V2H1 is fully inserted in an

available CardBus slot in your PC.

b. Open the configuration utility by clicking on the WG511V2H1 icon in the Windows

system tray.

192.168.0.1) or other appropriate Windows networking configuration

Figure 3-5: Configuration tab page Ad-hoc mode selected

c. Click the Configuration tab to display the view shown above. d. Select Ad-hoc from the Network mode drop-down list. e. Click Apply to apply your settings

2. Save your settings in a Profile.

a. Click the Profiles tab to view the screen below.

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Figure 3-6: Profiles tab page

b. Type a descriptive name for the Profile Name. c. Click the Save button to save this profile. All the configuration settings are saved

in this profile.

d. Click Activate to activate your settings. e. Click OK to exit the configuration utility.

3. Configure the PC network settings.

a. Configure each PC with either a static IP address or with the IPX protocol.

Note: For instructions on configuring static IP addresses or the IPX protocol, please refer to the networking turorial on your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511V2H1 Resource CD.

b. Restart the PCs.

4. Verify wireless connectivity between your peer devices.

Verify connectivity by using the Ping.

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a. On the Windows taskbar click the Start button, and then click Run.

b. Assuming the target PC is configured with 192.168.0.1 as its IP address, type ping -t

192.168.0.1

c. This will cause a continuous ping to be sent to the device with the 192.168.0.1 static IP

and then click OK.

address. The ping response should change to “reply.”

At this point the connection is established.

“Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking” on page C-43.

Enabling Wireless Security Features

You can strengthen the security of your wireless connection by enabling Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption of the wireless data communications. For more information on 802.11 wireless security, please see “Authentication and WEP” on page B-36.

In addition to the WG511V2H1 wireless security features, you should also configure appropriate LAN network security features such as requiring a user name and password to access the shared resources in your network.

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The procedures below identify how to configure the WEP encryption settings of your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511V2H1.

Identifying the Wireless Network Name (SSID) and WEP Security Settings

Print this form, fill in the configuration parameters and put it in a safe place for possible future reference. For an existing wireless network, the person who set up the network will be able to provide this information.

• Wireless Network Name (SSID): The Service Set Identification (SSID) identifies the wireless local area network. NETGEAR is the default WG511V2H1 wireless network name (SSID). You may customize it by using up to 32 alphanumeric characters. Write your customized wireless network name (SSID) on the line below.

Note: The SSID in the wireless access point is the SSID you configure in the wireless pc card. For the access point and wireless nodes to communicate with each other, all must be configured with the same SSID.

Wireless network name (SSID): ______________________________

• WEP Security Encryption key: The default WEP encryption key number is 1, and the default key size is 64 bits.

Note: The key number as well as the key value used by all wireless nodes must be the same. If they are different, you will not be able to connect.

WEP Encryption Key Size, circle one: 64 or 128 bits WEP Encryption Passphrase, if used: ____________________________ A Passphrase is used to automatically generate the WEP hexadecimal numbers for the key. If

the wireless network Access Point uses a Passphrase, you can also use that here. Otherwise, you will have to manually enter the hexadecimal numbers.

WEP Hexadecimal Numbers: ______________________________ The WEP Hexadecimal Numbers are needed if a Passphrase is not used in the wireless

network access point but rather if the key is manually entered.

Use the procedures below to configure basic security settings in the WG511V2H1.

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How to Configure WEP Encryption Security

Following the steps below to perform this procedure. connecting to an access point.

1. Run the WG511V2H1 Configuration Utility.

a. Make sure the WG511V2H1 software is installed and the WG511V2H1 is fully inserted in an

available CardBus slot in your PC.

b. Open the configuration utility by clicking on the WG511V2H1 icon in the Windows

system tray.

Figure 3-7: Security tab page

c. Click on the Configuration tab to display the view shown above.

2. Configure the Security settings.

a. Check the Enable Encryption check box.

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b. Enter the SS I D. This is also called the Wireless Network Name.

Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is configured in the access point.

Tip: You can click the Site Survey tab to view a list of the available wireless networks and their SSIDs at the location where you are.

3. Save your settings in a Profile.

a. Click the Profiles tab to view the screen below.

Figure 3-8: Profiles tab page

b. Type a descriptive name for the Profile Name. c. Click the Save button to save this profile. All the configuration settings are saved

in this profile.

d. Click Activate to activate your settings. e. Click OK to exit the configuration utility.

1. Run the Configuration Utility and select the Encryption tab page.

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2. Select the WEP encryption strength you will use. The choices are:

• 64-bit WEP data encryption

• 128-bit WEP data encryption

Note: Larger encry pti on k eys r equ ire more processing and may slow the communi cat io ns response tim es.

3. Check the Create with Passphrase radio button and enter the passphrase. Click Apply and the

configuration utility automatically generates the WEP keys.

Note: The characters are case sensitive. Be sure to use the same passphrase for all the wireless devices in the network.

If the passphrase method is not available in the other devices, you must manually enter the keys to match exactly what is in the access point and other 802.11b wireless devices.

4. The Default Key setting must match what is set in the access point and the other 802.11

wireless devices.

5. Click Apply then OK for the changes to take effect.

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Appendix A

Technical Specifications

This appendix provides technical specifications for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511V2H1

Antennae 2 Integrated internal diversity antennae Radio Data Rate 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps (Auto Rate Sensing) Frequency 2.4GHz to 2.5GHz CCK and OFDM Modulation) Power Consumption 3.3V DC, typically 450m A in fu ll Transmit (TX), 300mA i n ful l Rec eiv e (RX),

Emissions FCC, CE, TELEC Bus interface Cardbus Provided drivers Microsoft Windows 98, 2000, ME, XP Dimensions L: 120mm

Weight 40 g Status LED Wireless Link Operating Environment Operating temperature: 0 to 55 degree C Safety US: UL1950 Encryption 40-bit (also called 64-bit) and 128-bit WEP data encryption Warranty Limited 3-year warranty

and 70mA in power save mode

W: 54 mm H: 7 mm

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Appendix B

Wireless Networking Basics

This chapter provides an overview of Wireless networking.

Wireless Networking Overview

The WG511V2H1 Wireless PC Card conforms to the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.11b standard for wireless LAN into conformance to the 80 2.1 1g st andard when it i s ratifi ed. On an 802.1 1 b or g wirele ss link, dat a is encoded using direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS) technology and is transmitted in the unlicensed radio spect rum at 2.5GHz. The maximum data rate for the wire less link is 1 1 Mbps, but it will automatically ba ck down from 11 Mbps to 5.5, 2, and 1 Mbps whe n the ra dio sig nal is we ak or when interference is detected. The 802.11g auto rate sensing rates are 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps.

The 802.11 standard is also called Wireless Ethernet or Wi-Fi by the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance (WECA, see http://www.wi-fi.net), an industry standard group promoting interoperability among 802.11 devices. The 802.11 standard offers two methods for configuring a wireless network - ad hoc and infrastructure.

s (WLANs) and a product update will bring the WG511V2H1

Infrastructure Mode

With a wireless Access Point, you can operate the wireless LAN in the infrastructure mode. This mode provides wireless connectivity to multiple wireless network devices within a fixed range or area of coverage, interacting with wireless nodes via an antenna.

In the infrastructure mode, the wireless access point converts airwave data into wired Ethernet data, acting as a bridge between the wired LAN and wireless clients. Connecting multiple Access Points via a wired Ethernet backbone can further extend the wireless network coverage. As a mobile computing device moves out of the range of one access point, it moves into the range of another. As a result, wirele ss cli ents c an fr eely r oam from one Acc ess Poi nt domai n to ano ther a nd still maintain seamless network connection.

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Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup)

In an ad hoc network, computers a re brought together as neede d; thus, th ere is no st ructure or fix ed points to the network - each node can generally communicate with any other node. There is no Access Point involved in this configuration. This mode enables you to quickly set up a small wireless workgroup and allows workgroup members to exchange data or share printers as supported by Micr osoft netwo rking in t he va rious Windows operatin g syst ems. Some ve ndors also refer to ad hoc networking as peer-to-peer group networking.

In this configuration, network packets are directly sent and received by the intended transmitting and receiving stations. As long as the stations are within range of one another, this is the easiest and least expensive way to set up a wireless network.

Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID)

The Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID) is one of two types of Service Set Identification (SSID). In an ad hoc wireless network with no access points, the Basic Service Set Identification (BSSID) is used. In an infrastructure wireless network that includes an access point, the ESSID is used, but may still be referred to as S SID.

An SSID is a thirty-two character (maximum) alp hanumeric key identifying the name of the wireless local area network. Some vendors refer to the SSID as network name. For the wireless devices in a network to communicate with each other, all devices must be configured with the same SSID.

Authentication and WEP

The absence of a physical connection between nodes makes the wireless links vulnerable to eavesdropping and information theft. To provide a certain level of security, the IEEE 802.11 standard has defined two types of authentication methods, Open System and Shared Key. With Open System authent ication, a wirel ess PC ca n join a ny network and rece ive any messages that a re not encrypted. With Shared Key authentication, only those PCs that possess the correct authentication key can join the network. By default, IEEE 802.11 wireless devices operate in an Open System network.

Wired Eq uivalent Privacy to operate in Shared Key authentication mode. There are two shared key methods implemented in most commercially available products, 64-bit and 128-bit WEP data encryption.

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(WEP) data encryption i s used when t he wirele ss device s are conf igured

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802.11 Authentication

The 802.11 standard defines several services that govern how two 802.11 devices communicate. The following events must occur before an 802.11 Station can communicate with an Ethernet network through an access point such as the one built in to the WG511V2H1:

1. Turn on the wireless station.

2. The station listens for messages from any access points that are in range.

3. The station finds a message from an access point that has a matching SSID.

4. The station sends an authentication request to the access point.

5. The access point authenticates the station.

6. The station sends an association request to the access point.

7. The access point associates with the s tation.

8. The station can now communicate with the Ethernet network through the access point.

An access point must au thentica te a st ation bef ore the st ation ca n associat e with the access point or communicate with the network. The IEEE 802.11 standard defines two types of authentication: Open System and Shar ed Key.

• Open System Authentication allows any device to join the network, assuming that the device SSID matches the access point SSID. Alternatively, the device can use the “ANY” SSID option to associate with any available Access Point within range, regardless of its SSID.

• Shared Key Authentication requires that the station and the access point have the same WEP Key to authenticate. These two authentication procedures are described below.

Open System Authentication

The following steps occur when two devices use Open System Authentication:

1. The station sends an authentication request to the access point.

2. The access point authenticates the station.

3. The station associates with the access point and joins the network.

This process is illustrat ed in below.

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802.11 Authentication Open System Steps

1) Authentication request sent to AP

Access Point (AP)

Client

2) AP authenticates

3) Client connects to network

INTERNET LOCAL

WLAN

ProSafeWirelessVPNSecurityFirewall

Cable/DSL

LNK

PWR TEST

ACT

Enable

12345678

100

LNK/ACT

MODEL

FVM318

Cable or

DLS modem

attempting to connect

Figure 3-9: 802.11 open system authentication

Shared Key Authentication

The following steps occur when two devices use Shared Key Authentication:

1. The station sends an authentication request to the access point.

2. The access point sends challenge text to the station.

3. The station uses its configured 64-bit or 128-bit default key to encrypt the challenge text, and

sends the encrypted text to the access point.

4. The access point decrypts the encrypted text using its configured WEP Key that corresponds

to the station’s default key. The access point compares the decrypted text with the original challenge text. If the decrypted text matches the original challenge text, then the access point and the station share the same WEP Key and the access point authenticates the station.

5. The station connects to the network.

If the decrypted text does not ma tch t he or iginal chal lenge text (i .e., th e a ccess point and stat ion do not share the same WEP Key), then the access point will refuse to authenticate the station and the station will be unable to communicate with either the 802.11 network or Ethernet network.

This process is illustrat ed in below.

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802.11 Authentication Shared Key Steps

Access Point (AP)1) Authentication

request sent to AP

100

LNK/ACT

MODEL

FVM318

Cable or

DLS modem

Client attempting to connect

2) AP sends challenge text

3) Client encrypts challenge text and

sends it back to AP

INTERNET LOCAL

WLAN

ProSafeWirelessVPNSecurityFirewall

Cable/DSL

LNK

PWR TEST

ACT

Enable

12345678

4) AP decrypts, and if correct, authenticates client

5) Client connects to network

Figure 3-10: 802.11 shared key authentication

Overview of WEP Parameters

Before enabling WEP on an 802.11 network, you must first consider what type of encryption you require and the key size you want to use. Typically, there are three WEP Encryption options available for 802.11 products:

1. Do Not Use WEP: The 802.11 network does not encrypt data. For authentication purposes, the network uses Open System Authentication.

2. Use WEP for Encryption: A transmitting 802.11 device encrypts the data portion of every packet it sends using a configur ed WEP Key. The receiving 802.11b dev ice decry pts the dat a using the same WEP Key. For authentication purposes, the 802.11b network uses Open System Authentication.

3. Use WEP for Authentication and Encryption: A transmitting 802.11 device en crypts the data portion of every packet it sends using a configured WEP Key. The receiving 802.11 device decrypts the data using the same WEP Key. For authentication purposes, the 802.11 network uses Shared Key Authentication.

Note: Some 802.11 access points also support Use WEP for Authentication Only (Shared Key Authentication without data encryption).

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Key Size

The IEEE 802.11 standard supports two types of WEP encryption: 40-bit and 128-bit. The 64-bit WEP data encryption method, allows for a five-character (40-bit) input. Additionally,

24 factory-set bits are added to the forty-bit input to generate a 64-bit encryption key. (The 24 factory-set bits are not user-configurable). This encryption key will be used to encrypt/decrypt all data transmitted via the wireless interface. Some vendors refer to the 64-bit WEP data encryption as 40-bit WEP data encryption since the user-configurable portion of the encryption key is 40 bits wide.

The 128-bit WEP data encryption method consists of 104 user-configurable bits. Similar to the forty-bit WEP data encryption method, the remaining 24 bits are factory set and not user configurable. Some vendors allow passphrases to be entered instead of the cryptic hexadecimal characters to ease encryption key entry.

128-bit encryption is stronger than 40-bit encryption, but 128-bit encryption may not be available outside of the United States due to U.S. export regulations.

When configured for 40-bit encryption, 802.11 products typically support up to four WEP Keys. Each 40-bit WEP Key is expressed as 5 sets of two hexadecimal digits (0-9 and A-F). For example, “12 34 56 78 90” is a 40-bit WEP Key.

When configured for 128-bit encryption, 802.11b products typically support four WEP Keys but some manufacturers suppor t only one 128- bit key. The 128-bit WEP Key is expressed as 13 sets of two hexadecimal digits (0-9 and A-F). For example, “12 34 56 78 90 AB CD EF 12 34 56 78 90” is a 128-bit WEP Key.

Note: Typically, 802.11 access points can store up to four 128-bit WEP Keys but some 802.11 client adapters can only store one. Therefore, make sure that your 802.11 access and client adapters co nfigurations match.

WEP Configuration Options

The WEP settings must match on all 802.11 devices that are within the same wireless network as identified by th e SSI D. In general, if your mobile c li ent s wi ll ro am bet w een access points, then all of the 802.1 1 acce ss points a nd all of th e 802.1 1 c lient ada pters on the networ k must have the same WEP settings.

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Note: Whatever keys you enter for an AP, you must also enter the same keys for t he client adapter in the same order. In other words, WEP key 1 on the AP must match WEP key 1 on the client adapter, WEP key 2 on the AP must match WEP key 2 on the client adapter, etc.

Note: The AP and the client adapters can have different def au lt WEP Ke ys as lo ng as the keys are in the same order. In other words, the AP can use WEP key 2 as its defa ul t key to transmit while a client adapter ca n use WEP ke y 3 as its defaul t key to trans mit. The two devi ces wi ll co mmunic ate as long as the AP’s WEP key 2 is the same as the client’s WEP key 2 and the AP’s WEP key 3 is the same as the client’s WEP key 3.

Wireless Channels

IEEE 802.1 1b a nd g wireless nodes communicate wit h e ach other using radio fr equency signals in the ISM (Industrial, Scientific, and Medical) band between 2.4 GHz and 2.5 GHz. Neighboring channels are 5 MHz apart. However, due to spread spectrum effect of the signals, a node sending signals using a particular channel will utilize frequency spectrum 12.5 MHz above and below the center channel frequency. As a result, two separate wireless networks using neighboring channels (for example, channel 1 and channel 2) in the same general vicinity will interfere with each other. Applying two channels that allow the maximum channel separation will decrease the amount of channel cross-talk, and provide a noticeable performance increase over networks with minimal channel separation.

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The radio frequency channels used are listed in Table 3-1:

Table 3-1. 802.11b and g Radio Frequency Channels

Channel Center Frequency Frequency Spread

1 2412 MHz 2399.5 MHz - 2424.5 MHz 2 2417 MHz 2404.5 MHz - 2429.5 MHz 3 2422 MHz 2409.5 MHz - 2434.5 MHz 4 2427 MHz 2414.5 MHz - 2439.5 MHz 5 2432 MHz 2419.5 MHz - 2444.5 MHz 6 2437 MHz 2424.5 MHz - 2449.5 MHz 7 2442 MHz 2429.5 MHz - 2454.5 MHz 8 2447 MHz 2434.5 MHz - 2459.5 MHz 9 2452 MHz 2439.5 MHz - 2464.5 MHz 10 2457 MH z 2444.5 MHz - 2469.5 MHz 11 2462 MH z 2449.5 MHz - 2474.5 MHz 12 2467 MH z 2454.5 MHz - 2479.5 MHz 13 2472 MH z 2459.5 MHz - 2484.5 MHz

Note: The available channels supported b y the wire less products in various count r ies are different. The preferred channel separation between the channels in neighboring wireless networks is 25

MHz (5 channels). This means that you can apply up to three different channels within your wireless network. There are only 11 usable wireless channels in the United States. It is recommended that you start using cha nnel 1 and grow to use channel 6, and 11 when necessary, as these three channels do not overlap.

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Appendix C

Preparing Your PCs for Network Access

This appendix describes how to prepare your PCs to connect to the Internet through the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511V2H1.

For adding file and print sharing to your network, please consult the Windows help information included with the version of Windows installed on each computer on your network.

Preparing Your Com puters for TCP/IP Networking

Computers access the Internet using a protocol called TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/ Internet Protocol). Eac h comput er on you r network must have TCP/IP installed and select ed as its networking protocol. If a Network Interface Card (NIC) is already installed in your PC, then TCP/ IP is probably already installed as well.

Most operating systems include the software components you need for networking with TCP/IP. Windows 95 or later includes the software components for establishing a TCP/IP network.

In your TCP/IP network, each PC and the wireless access point must be assigned a unique IP addresses. Each PC must also have certain other TCP/IP configuration information such as a subnet mask (netmask), a domain name server (DNS) address, and a default gateway address. In most cases, you should install TCP/IP so that the PC obtains its specific network configuration information automatically from a DHCP server during startup.

Configuring Windows 98 and Me for TCP/IP Networking

As part of the PC preparation process, you may need to install and configure TCP/IP on your PC. Befo re starti ng, locat e your Windows CD; you may need to insert it duri ng the TCP/IP installation process.

Install or Verify Windows Networking Components

To install or verify the necessary components for IP networking:

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1. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.

2. Double-click the Network icon.

The Network window opens, which displays a list of installed components:

You must have an Ethernet adapter or an WG511V2H1, the TCP/IP protocol, and the Client for Microsoft Networks.

Note: It is not necessary to remove any other network components shown in the Network window in order to install the ad apter, TCP/IP, or Client for Microsoft Networks.

If you need to add TCP/IP:

a. Click the Add button. b. Select Protocol, and then click Add. c. Select Microsoft. d. Select TCP/IP, and then click OK.

If you need to add the Client for Microsoft Networks:

a. Click the Add button. b. Select Client, and then click Add. c. Select Microsoft. d. Select Client for Microsoft Networks, and then click OK.

If you need to add File and Print Sharing for Microsoft Networks:

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a. Click the Add button. b. Select Client, and then click Add. c. Select Microsoft. d. Select File and Print Sharing for Micro soft Networks, and then click OK.

3. Restart your PC for the changes to take effect.

Enabling DHCP to Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings in Windows 98 and Me

After the TCP/IP protocol components are installed, each PC must be assigned specific information about itself and resources that are available on its network. The simplest way to configure this information is to allow the PC to obtain the information from a DHCP server in the network.

You will find there are many similarities in the procedures for different Windows systems when using DHCP to configure TCP/IP.

The following steps will walk you through the configuration process for each of these versions of Windows.

Locate your Network Neighborhood icon.

• If the Network Neighborhood icon is on the Windows desktop, position your mouse pointer over it and right-click your mouse button.

• If the icon is not on the desktop,

•Click Start on the task bar located at the bottom left of the window.

• Choose Settings, and then Control Panel.

• Locate the Network Neighborhood icon and click on it. This will open

the Network panel as shown below.

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Verify the following settings as shown:

• Client for M icrosoft Network exists

• Ethernet adapter is presen t

•TCP/IP is present

• Primary Network Logon is set to Windows logon

Click on the Properties button. The following TCP/IP Properties window will display.

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By default , the IP Address tab is open on this window.

• Verify the following:

Obtain an IP address automatically is selected. If not selected, click in the radio button to the left of it to select it. This setting is required to enab le the DHCP server to automatically assign an IP address.

•Click OK to continue. Restart the PC.

Repeat these steps for each PC with this version of Windows on your network.

Selecting Windows’ Internet Access Method

1. On the Wi ndows taskbar, cl ick the Start bu tt on, poi nt to Settings, and then cl ick Control Panel.

2. Double-click the Internet Options icon.

3. Select “I want to set up my Internet connection manually” or “I want to connect through a

Local Area Network” and click Next.

4. Select “I want to connect through a Local Area Network” and click Next.

5. Uncheck all boxes in the LAN Internet Configuration screen and click Next.

6. Proceed to the end of the Wizard.

Verifying TCP/IP Properties

After your PC is configured and has rebooted, you can check the TCP/IP configuration using the utility winipcfg.exe:

1. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, and then click Run.

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2. Type winipcfg, and then click OK.

The IP Configuration win dow opens, which list s (among ot her things), your IP addr ess, subnet mask, and default gateway.

3. From the drop-down box, select your Ethernet adapter.

The window is updated to show your s etti ngs, which should mat ch the val ues bel ow if you are using the default TCP/IP settings that NETGEAR recommends for connecting through a router or gateway:

• The IP address is between 192.168.0.2 and 192.168.0.254

• The subnet mask is 255.255.255.0

• The default gateway is 192.168.0.1

Configuring Windows 200 0 or XP for TCP/IP Networking

As part of the PC preparation process, you may need to install and configure TCP/IP on each networked PC. Before starting, locate your Windows CD; you may need to insert it during the TCP/IP installation process.

Install or Verify Windows Networking Components

To install or verify the necessary components for IP networking:

1. On the Wi ndows taskbar, cl ick the Start bu tt on, poi nt to Settings, and then cl ick Control Panel.

2. Double-click the Network and Dialup Connections icon.

3. If an Ethernet adapter is present in your PC, you should see an entry for Local Area

Connection. Double-click that entry.

4. Select Properties.

5. Verify that ‘Client for Microsoft Networks’ and ‘Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)’ are present. If

not, select Install and add them.

6. Select ‘Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)’, click Properties, and verify that “Obtain an IP address

automatically is selected.

7. Click OK and close all Network and Dialup Connections windows.

8. Then, restart your PC.

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DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP or 2000

You will find there are many similarities in the procedures for different Windows systems when using DHCP to configure TCP/IP.

The following steps will walk you through the configuration process for each of these versions of Windows.

DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP

Locate your Network Neighborhood icon.

• Select Control Panel from the Windows XP Start Menu.

• Select the Network Connections icon on the Control Panel. This will take you to the next

step.

Now the Network Connection window displays.

The Connections List that shows all the network connections set up on the PC, located to the right of the window.

• Right-click on the Connection with the

wireless icon and choose Status.

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Now you should be at the Local Area Network Connection Status window. This box displays the connection status, duration, speed, and activity statistics.

Administrator logon access rights ar e needed to use this window.

•Click the Properties button to view

details about the connection.

The TCP/IP details are presented on the Support tab page.

• Select Internet Protocol, and click Properties to view the configuration information.

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Verify that Obtain an IP address

automatically ra dio button is se lected and that the Obtain DNS server address automatically radio button is selected.

•Click the OK button.

This completes the DHCP configuration in Windows XP.

Repeat these steps for each PC with this version of Windows on your network.

DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows 2000

After you install a network card, TCP/IP for Windows 2000 is configured and set to DHCP without your having to configure it. However, if there are problems, following the steps below to configure TCP/IP with DHCP for Windows 2000.

Click on the My Network Places icon on the Windows desktop. This will bring up a window called Network and Dial-up Connections.

• Right click on Local Area Connection and select Properties.

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The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box appears. Verify that you have the correct Ethernet card selected in th e Connect using: box and that the fo llowing two items are displ ayed and sel ected in t he box of “Components checked are used by this connection:”

• Client for Microsoft Networks and

• Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

Click OK.

With Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) selected, click on Properties to open the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialogue box. Verify that

• Obtain an IP address

automatically is selected.

• Obtain DNS server address

automatically is selected.

Click OK to return to Local Area Connection Properties . Clic k OK again to complete the configuration process.

Restart the PC. Repeat these steps for each PC with this version of Windows on your network.

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Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP or 2000

To check your PC’s TCP/IP configuration:

1. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, and then click Run.

The Run window opens.

2. Type cmd and then click OK.

A command window opens

3. Type ipconfig /all

Your IP Configuration information will be l isted, and sh ould match t he values below if you are using the default TCP/IP settings that NETGEAR recommends for connecting through a router or gateway:

• The IP address is between 192.168.0.2 and 192.168.0.254

• The subnet mask is 255.255.255.0

• The default gateway is 192.168.0.1

4. Type exit

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List of Glossary Terms

Use the list below to find definitions for technical terms used in this manual.

Glossary

802.11b

DHCP Dynamic Host

Configuration Protocol

Gateway

IP IP Address

ISP Internet Protocol

LAN

IEEE specification for wireless networking at 11 Mbps using direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS) technology and operating in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2.5GHz.

See Dynamic Host Confi guration Protocol.

DHCP. An Ethernet protocol specifying how a centralized DHCP server can assign network configuration information to multiple DHCP clients. The assigned information includes IP addresses, DNS addresses, and gateway (router) addresses.

A local device, usually a router , that connects ho sts on a l ocal network to other networks.

See Internet Protocol.

A four-byte number uniquely defining each host on the Internet. Ranges of addresses are assigned by Internic, an organization formed for this purpose. Usually written in dotted-decimal notation with periods separating the bytes (for example, 134.177.244.57).

Internet service provider. The main internetworking protocol used in the Internet. Used in conjunction

with the Transfer Control Protocol (TCP) to form TCP/IP.

See local area network.

local area network

Glossary

LAN. A communications network serving users within a limited area, such as one floor of a building. A LAN typically connects multiple personal computers and shared network devices such as storage and printers. Althoug h many technologies exist to implement a LAN, Ethernet is the most common for connecting personal computers.

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MAC address

Mbps packet

router

Routing Information Protocol

subnet mask UTP

WAN WEP

wide area network

Media Access Control address. A unique 48-bit hardware address assigned to every Ethernet node. Usually written in the form 01:23:45:67:89:ab.

Megabits pe r second. A block of information sent over a network. A packet typically contains a

source and destination net work address, some protocol and length information, a block of data, and a checksum.

A device that forwards data between networks. An IP router forwards data based on IP source and destination addresses.

A protocol i n which routers periodically exchange information with one another so that they can determine minimum distance paths between sources and destinations.

See netmask.

Unshielded twisted pair. The cable used by 10BASE-T and 100BASE-Tx Ethernet ne tworks.

See wide area network.

Wired Equivalent Privacy. WEP is a data encryption protocol for 802.11b wireless networks. All wireless nodes and access points on the network are configured with a 64-bit or 128-bit Shared Key for data encryption.

WAN. A long distan ce link used to extend or connect remotely located local area networks. The Internet is a large WAN.

2 Glossary

Index

Numerics

802.11b B-35

ad-hoc mode B-36

BSSID B-36

ESSID B-36

features 1-1

infrastructure mode B-36 IP networking

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WEP 1-4, 3-28, B-36 Wi-Fi B-35 Windows, configuring for IP routing C-43, C-48 winipcfg utility C-47 Wired Equivalent Priv acy. See WEP Wireless Ethernet B-35 wireless network name 1-3

LEDs

description 2-18

Open System authentication B-36

Shared Key authentication B-36 SSID 1-3, 2-9, B-36

TCP/IP properties

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Netgear orporated WG511V2H1 Users Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Technical Support

Statem ent of Condit ions

Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer

VCCI Statement

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement

Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations

Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 2 Basic Setup

Chapter 3 Configuration

Appendix A Technical Specifications

Appendix B Wireless Networking Basics

Appendix C Preparing Your PCs for Network Access

Glossary

Index

Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products

What’s in the Box?

A Road Map for ‘How to Get There From Here’

Table 1-1. A Road Map for How to Get There From Here ...

What You Will Need Before You Begin

Verify System Requirements

Observe Location and Range Guidelines

Two Basic Operating Modes

Basic Installation Instructions

e. Click Connect.

d. Verify connectivity to the Internet or network resources.

e. Click OK to close the utility.

d. Verify connectivity to the Internet or network resources.

Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors

Basic Troubleshooting Tips

Understanding the Configuration Options

Using Configuration Profiles

Connect to an Access Point in Infrastructure Mode

How to Configure an Infrastructure Mode Profile

c. Click on the Configuration tab to display the view shown above.

2. Configure the wireless Network settings.

3. Save your settings in a Profile.

a. Click the Profiles tab to view the screen below.

4. Verify wireless connectivity to your network.

Connecting to Another PC in Ad-hoc Mode

How to Configure an Ad-hoc Moce Profile

2. Save your settings in a Profile.

a. Click the Profiles tab to view the screen below.

3. Configure the PC network settings.

a. Configure each PC with either a static IP address or with the IPX protocol.

b. Restart the PCs.

4. Verify wireless connectivity between your peer devices.

a. On the Windows taskbar click the Start button, and then click Run.

Enabling Wireless Security Features

Identifying the Wireless Network Name (SSID) and WEP Security Settings

How to Configure WEP Encryption Security

c. Click on the Configuration tab to display the view shown above.

2. Configure the Security settings.

a. Check the Enable Encryption check box.

b. Enter the SS I D. This is also called the Wireless Network Name.

3. Save your settings in a Profile.

a. Click the Profiles tab to view the screen below.

1. Run the Configuration Utility and select the Encryption tab page.

2. Select the WEP encryption strength you will use. The choices are:

5. Click Apply then OK for the changes to take effect.

Wireless Networking Overview

Infrastructure Mode

Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup)

Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID)

Authentication and WEP

802.11 Authentication

1. Turn on the wireless station.

2. The station listens for messages from any access points that are in range.

3. The station finds a message from an access point that has a matching SSID.

4. The station sends an authentication request to the access point.

5. The access point authenticates the station.

6. The station sends an association request to the access point.

7. The access point associates with the s tation.

8. The station can now communicate with the Ethernet network through the access point.

Open System Authentication