NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual NETGEAR, Inc.
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Español [Spanish] Por medio de la presente NETGEAR, Inc. declara que el NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE. Ελληνική [Greek] ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ NETGEAR, Inc. ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ. Français [French] Par la présente NETGEAR, Inc.
Product and Publication Details Model Number: WG511T Publication Date: January 2007 Product Family: 3.0 Product Name: NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T Home or Business Product: Home Language: English Publication Part Number: 202-10069-03 v v3.
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Contents About This Manual Conventions, Formats and Scope .................................................................................... ix How to Print this Manual .................................................................................................... x Chapter 1 Basic Setup What You Need Before You Begin ..................................................................................1-1 Verify System Requirements .......................................................................
Using Wireless Security Features ................................................................................ 2-11 Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings ................................................2-12 Setting up WEP Encryption Security ............................................................................2-13 Setting up WPA2-PSK Security ....................................................................................2-14 Setting up WPA-PSK Security ...........................
About This Manual The NETGEAR® Prosafe™ SSL VPN Concentrator 25 SSL312 Reference Manual describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T. The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. Conventions, Formats and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in the following paragraphs: • • Typographical Conventions.
NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website in Appendix B, “Related Documents”. Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. website at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WG511T.asp. How to Print this Manual To print this manual you can choose one of the following several options. • Printing a Chapter. Use the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of any page.
Chapter 1 Basic Setup The NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T lets you connect a PC computer to wireless networks. It is designed for PC computers running Microsoft Windows. For information about product features and compatible NETGEAR products, see the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com. This chapter describes how to install your WG511T Wireless PC Card and set up basic wireless connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN).
NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual • • • Large metal surfaces Microwaves 2.4 GHz Cordless phones In general, wireless devices can communicate through walls. However, if the walls are constructed with concrete, or have metal, or metal mesh, the effective range will decrease if such materials are between the devices. For more information, see the link to “Wireless Communications” in Appendix B.
NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual • • Network Mode (Infrastructure or Ad-hoc): Infrastructure Data security WEP or WPA-PSK encryption: Disabled Installation The instructions in this chapter explain how to install the WG511T to connect to a network with an access point or router. Wireless security, advanced settings, and Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) instructions are covered in Chapter 2, “Network Connections and Wireless Security”. To install the WG511T Wireless PC Card: 1.
NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual You will be prompted to choose the country where you are located. Select it from the list. Figure 1-2 3. Use the Smart Wizard to set up your wireless PC card. a. Windows 2000 users go to Step b. Windows XP or Vista users can set up the wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows Configuration Utilites.
NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual b. Click Next to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. Figure 1-4 You will be prompted to let the wizard help you connect to a network (recommended). c. Click Finish to accept. 4. Connect to a wireless network. a. Select the wireless network from the drop-down list, and the wizard records your choice. Hidden Figure 1-5 Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID).
NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual b. Follow the Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for saving a Profile. c. After you have reviewed the settings, click Finish. The WG511T icon appears in the system tray and on the desktop. The wizard initiates your wireless connection. It could take up to a minute for your wireless connection to be established. The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. Figure 1-6 5. Use the status bar to verify your wireless connectivity.
NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet The WG511T has indicators in three locations that show the status of your connection to a wireless network and to the Internet: • WG511T Icon: After you install the WG511T software, the icon appears on the desktop and in the lower right of the Windows task bar. It is color coded to show the status of the connection. • Smart Wizard Status Bar: Clicking on the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard.
NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the WG511T icon. The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. The status bar is located at the bottom of the Settings page. Security Channel Throughput Signal strength Wireless network Connection status Find a Network Figure 1-7 The following table describes how to interpret the Smart Wizard status bar. Understanding the Status Bar Wireless network Identifies which wireless network you have joined.
NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual WG511T LEDs The two LEDs on the WG511T Wireless PC Card indicate the condition of wireless link. Activity LED Link LED Figure 1-9 LED Description Link – Green • On: The WG511T is plugged in to the notebook PC. • Blinking: The WG511T is trying to establish a connection but is unable to do so. Activity – Amber • On/Blinking: The WG511T has a connection and is transmitting or receiving data.
NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual Upgrading the WG511T Software Upgrades may be available at the NETGEAR website. To install an upgrade, follow these steps. 1. Write down the settings for any profiles that you want to save. They will not be retained. 2. Download the upgrade from the NETGEAR website Support page. 3. Remove the WG511T software from your laptop computer. 4. Remove the WG511T adapter from your laptop computer and, if promted, restart your laptop computer. 5.
Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security This chapter explains how to use your WG511T Wireless PC Card to connect to your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and how to set up wireless security for the WG511T Wireless PC Card so that it matches the wireless security settings for your network.
NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain how to use the NETGEAR WG511T Smart Wizard to change the WG111v2 wireless settings. When you have installed the software from the NETGEAR CD, the icon appears on your desktop and in the Windows System Tray. The Windows System Tray is located on the Windows taskbar. You can either double-click this icon on the desktop, or click it in the System Tray at any time, to use the Smart Wizard.
NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual You can click a column heading to sort. If many networks use the same channel they can interfere with each other. The Status bar shows your network connection and Internet connection. Figure 2-2 The screen shows the following information for each network scanned: • Network Name (SSID): The name assigned to a wireless network. This is the same as the SSID or ESSID configuration parameter.
NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual Finding a Network During the WG511T software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. After installation you can use the Find a Network button on the Network tab at any time to view the available networks and select the one that you want to use. Note: Make sure that you know the security settings for the network that you want to use. For example, if WEP is used then you need to know the WEP key.
NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual 3. Select a network from the drop down list. If you select a hidden network then you must enter the SSID. Click Next. 4. Follow the steps of the wizard to specify the wireless security if used, and to create a profile. 5. Review you settings, and click Finish. The Smart Wizard initiates your wireless connection. You can use the Status Bar to verify your network connection. For more information, see “Smart Wizard Status Bar” on page 1-8.
NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router Follow these instructions to set up the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T to connect to a wireless access point or router. 1. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings page opens. Figure 2-4 2. Enter the network settings. a. In the Network Type section, be sure that Access Point (Infrastructure) is selected. b. In the Profile box, type the name of the profile. c.
NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual c. Click Close to exit the wizard, or Cancel to return to the previous settings. 4. Verify wireless connectivity to your network. 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. You can check the status bar in the Smart Wizard for the current connection status. Note: If you cannot connect, see Chapter 3, “Troubleshooting”.
NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual Note: Ad Hoc mode will not work using DHCP settings. Ad Hoc mode requires either static IP addresses (such as 192.168.0.1) or the IPX protocol. For instructions on setting up static IP addresses on a Windows PC, refer to the PC Networking Tutorial included on the NETGEAR CD. To create an Ad Hoc mode profile: 1. Run the WG511T Smart Wizard. a.
NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual c. Click Close to exit the Smart Wizard, or Cancel to return to the previous settings. 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, refer to the networking tutorial on your NETGEAR CD. b. Restart the PCs. 4. Verify wireless connectivity between your peer devices. Verify connectivity by using the Ping program: a.
NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual You may need to reboot in certain Windows operating systems such as Windows 98SE. Note: If you cannot connect, see “Removing the WG511T Software” on page 1-9. 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. See the link to “Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing” on page B-1.
NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual Wireless Security Many networks use wireless security to encrypt wireless data communications. If you try to connect to a network with wireless security the Smart Wizard detects it. Before you can use that network you must set up the WG511T with exactly the same kind of wireless security settings.
NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual Wireless Network Name (SSID) and 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. • Network Name (SSID): The Service Set Identification (SSID) identifies the wireless local area network.
NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual Setting up WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to configure WEP Encryption Security. 1. Run the WG511T Smart Wizard. a. Make sure the WG511T software is installed and the WG511T is fully inserted in an available CardBus slot in your laptop computer. b. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings tab page opens. Figure 2-10 2. Configure the Security settings. a. In the Profile box, select the profile or type in a profile name. b.
NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual • 128-bit WEP data encryption Note: Larger encryption keys require more processing and may slow the communications response times. 4. Select Create with Passphrase and enter the passphrase. The configuration utility will automatically generate the WEP keys. Note: The characters are case sensitive. Be sure to use the same passphrase for all the wireless devices in the network.
NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual b. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings tab page opens. Figure 2-11 2. Configure the Security settings. a. In the Profile box, select the profile or type in a profile name. b. In the Network Name (SSID) field select the network, or enter the SSID. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is configured in the access point. c. In the Security section, select WPA2-PSK [AES].
NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual Setting up WPA-PSK Security Follow the steps below to configure WPA-PSK Security. 1. Run the WG511T Smart Wizard. a. Make sure the WG511T software is installed and the WG511T is fully inserted in an available CardBus slot in your laptop computer. b. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings tab page opens. Figure 2-12 2. Configure the Security settings. a. In the Profile box, select the profile or type in a profile name. b.
NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual a. Click the Save Profile button. All the configuration settings are saved in this profile. b. Click Apply. c. Click Close to exit the Smart Wizard. Advanced Settings The Advanced Settings should normally work in their default settings. On the Settings tab click the Advanced Settings button to display the following dialog box. Figure 2-13 Network Connections and Wireless Security v3.
NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual Statistics Page The Statistics page provides real time and historical trend information on the data traffic and performance of your wireless adapter. Figure 2-14 • Transmit/Receive Performance (%): A real time graph identifying the total, receive, and transmit utilization as a percentage the total possible.
NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual About Page The About page displays the current software version information. Figure 2-15 The following information is displayed in the About page: • Regional Domain: This is the region setting for the wireless adapter. The approved channels for the region are automatically scanned. Governments regulate the channels used for wireless transmission. Operating the wireless adapter in a different region may violate local laws.
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Chapter 3 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T. For information about connecting to wireless networks and the Internet, see “Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet” on page 1-7. Troubleshooting Tips Use the information below to solve common problems you may encounter. Also, refer to the knowledge base on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support/main.asp. Table 3-1.
NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual Table 3-1. Troubleshooting Tips (continued) Problem Action Two WG511T icons are in the system tray. You have an older software version installed on your system and it needs to be removed. See “Removing the WG511T Software” on page 1-9 or “Upgrading the WG511T Software” on page 1-10. I can connect to the access point, but not the other computers on the network or to the Internet.
NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual 5. Click Apply. Note: Be sure all computers in your Ad Hoc network are configured with static IP addresses in the same subnet. Windows XP Occasional Connection Problems Windows XP users who apply Windows XP Hotfix (SP2) Q815485 from the Windows XP Update Service may not be able to connect to the Internet, may have dropped wireless connections, or both when using the WG511T Wireless PC Card.
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Appendix A Technical Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T. Antenna 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.
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Appendix B Related Documents This appendix provides links to reference documents you can use to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product. Document Link Windows XP and Vista Wireless Configuration Utilities http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/ index.htm Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm Wireless Communications http://documentation.netgear.
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