Installation Guide

Installation Guide
Follow these quick steps to install your WG511
These basic setup instructions assume that you will connect to a wireless
access point or wireless router, and you are not using WEP security. Please
refer to the online help and the Reference Manual on your CD for
instructions on configuring WEP, Ad-hoc mode, or advanced options.
Estimated Completion Time: 5-15 minutes for each notebook PC.
Windows XP Installation
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First, Install the WG511 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 WG511 into your CD-ROM
drive. The CD main page shown below will load.
c. Click the Install Driver & Utility link.
d. Follow the InstallShield Wizard steps, and click Finish when
done to restart your computer.
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Next, Install the WG511 Wireless PC Card
a. Hold the PC Card with the NETGEAR logo facing up and
insert it into a CardBus slot. After a short delay, the Found New
Hardware Wizard displays.
b. Next you will be prompted to enable the NETGEAR Smart
Wireless Settings Utility configuration utility.
Click Yes to accept this option.
If you choose No, you must read the Windows XP documentation
for an explanation of how to use the Windows XP wireless
network configuration utility.
You will also be prompted to choose the country you are located
in. Select your location from the nlist.
c. Click
Finish to complete the installation. You will see the
WG511 system tray icon on the lower right portion of the
Windows task bar.
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Now, Configure Your WG511 and Save the Profile
a. Click the icon in the Windows system tray to open the
WG511 Smart Wireless Settings Utility.
The utility opens to the Settings tab page.
b. Change the Network Name SSID to match your network.
Tip: To view the available wireless networks, use the drop-down
list or the Networks tab and choose the one you want.
c. Click Apply to activate the connection.
Tip: Create work and home profiles. Then, activate whichever
one you need for your current location.
Note: The status bar at the bottom of the utility reports the speed of
your connection. 54 Mbps speed is only possible when your wireless
network has a 54 Mbps access point such as the NETGEAR
WGR614 54 Mbps Wireless Router.
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Finally, Verify Wireless Network Connectivity
a. Verify that the status monitor information at the bottom of the
utility matches your wireless network.
b. Check the WG511 LEDs: Green (Link light) – blinking
indicates the WG511 is trying to establish a connection but is
unable to do so; Amber (Activity light) – blinking indicates the
WG511 has a connection and is transmitting or receiving data.
c. Verify connectivity to the Internet or network resources.
Note: If you are unable to connect, see the Tr oubleshooting
Chapter of the Reference Manual on the Resource CD.
54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511
Installation Guide
Note: If a Windows XP logo
testing warning appears, click
Continue Anyway to proceed.