User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Installation Guide for the Model WG511 802.11g Wireless PC Card
- Contents
- Chapter 1 Introduction
- Chapter 2 Installing the WG511 802.11g Wireless PC Card
- What You Will Need Before You Begin
- Two Basic Operating Modes
- WG511 Default Wireless Configuration Settings
- Using the WG511 to Connect to a Wireless Access Point Network in Infrastructure Mode
- Setup Instructions
- Using the WG511 to Connect in Ad-Hoc Mode
- WG511 Wireless Connection Indicators
- Troubleshooting Tips
- Chapter 3 Protecting Your Wireless Connection
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Chapter 2
Installing the
WG511 802.11g Wireless PC Card
This section describes how to set up your WG511 802.11g Wireless PC Card for
wireless connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network
(WLAN).
What You Will Need Before You Begin
You need to verify your computer meets the minimum system requirements and
identify the wireless network configuration settings of the WLAN where you will
connect before you can configure your wireless pc card and connect.
Note: Indoors, computers can connect over 802.11 wireless networks at
a maximum range of up to 500 feet. With this distance, and because
walls do not always block wireless signals, others outside your
immediate area could access your network. It is important to take
appropriate steps to secure your network from unauthorized access. The
WG511 802.11g Wireless PC Card provides highly effective security
features which are covered in Section 3 of this manual. Netgear strongly
recommends you deploy the security features appropriate to your needs.