User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10068-01 Version 1.
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Declaration Of Conformity We NETGEAR, Inc., 4500 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054, declare under our sole responsibility that the model WGM511 Cardbus Card Wireless Adapter complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Contents Chapter 1 About This Manual Audience .........................................................................................................................1-1 Scope .............................................................................................................................1-1 Typographical Conventions ............................................................................................1-2 Special Message Formats ...........................................................
How to Configure an Infrastructure Mode Profile .....................................................4-3 Connecting to Another PC in Ad Hoc Mode ...................................................................4-4 How to Configure an Ad Hoc Mode Profile ..............................................................4-5 How to Start a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network .......................................4-6 Statistics Page ..............................................................................
How Does WPA Compare to WEP? ........................................................................ B-8 How Does WPA Compare to IEEE 802.11i? .......................................................... B-8 What are the Key Features of WPA Security? ........................................................ B-9 Is WPA Perfect? .................................................................................................... B-14 Product Support for WPA .......................................................
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User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 Chapter 1 About This Manual Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511. The WGM511 provides connection for multiple personal computers to the Internet through an external broadband access device (such as a cable modem or DSL modem). Audience This reference manual assumes that the reader has basic to intermediate computer and Internet skills.
User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 Typographical Conventions This guide uses the following typographical conventions: Table 1. Typographical conventions italics Emphasis. bold User input. Special Message Formats This guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest.
User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 Chapter 2 Introduction About the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 This chapter introduces the features, package contents, and a road map of typical applications for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511. The WGM511 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 Internet access in and around your home.
User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 • High level of data encryption using the 128-bit Shared Key WEP data encryption method. A lower level of data encryption or no data encryption is available to simplify your network setup or to improve data transfer rate. • 802.11g or 802.11b wireless networking.
User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 • The wireless interface of the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 remains outside of the notebook PC chassis when the wireless PC card is inserted into a notebook. The LED indicates the wireless link condition and signal quality of the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 with another wireless node or the associated access point.
User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 Table 2-1. 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 1. Assure that the wireless wireless network has connection from security features snooping, enabled. hacking, or 2. Configure your information WGM511 with the theft. security settings of the wireless network. 1. A wireless network with authentication and WEP encryption enabled.
User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 Table 2-1. A Road Map for How to Get There From Here ... If I Want To ... ? What Do I Do? What’s Needed? Exchange files 1. Use the Windows 1. The notebook computer between a Network you are using to connect wirelessly Neighborhood feature to the wireless network connected to browse for needs to be configured notebook computers in the with the Windows Client computer and combined wireless and File and Print Sharing.
User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 Table 2-1. 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 1. Use the Windows combined Printers and Fax wireless and features to locate wired network. available printers in the combined wireless and wired network. 1. The notebook computer you are using to connect to the wireless network needs to be configured with the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing.
Chapter 3 Basic Setup This chapter describes how to install your NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 and set up basic wireless connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). Advanced wireless network configuration is covered in Chapter 4, “NETGEAR Smart Wireless Wizard” in this manual. Note: Indoors, computers can easily connect to 802.11 wireless networks at distances of several hundred feet.
User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 Observing Location and Range Guidelines Computers can connect over wireless networks indoors at a range which varies significantly based on the physical location of the computer with the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511. For best results, avoid potential sources of interference, such as: • • • Large metal surfaces Microwaves 2.4 GHz Cordless phones In general, wireless devices can communicate through walls.
User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 • Network Name Service Set Identification (SSID): Any (First available network) Note: In order for the WGM511 Pre-N 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).
User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 b. Insert the Resource CD for the WGM511 into your CD drive. The Resource CD main page loads. Note: If the Resource CD main page does not automatically load, browse to the CD and double-click on autorun.exe. c. Click the Install Driver & Utility link. The NETGEAR Smart Wizard opens. d. Follow the Smart Wizard steps, and click Finish when done. Resource CD main page Install the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511. a.
User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 Configure your WGM511 and save the profile. a. Determine the current settings for your wireless access point, including the case-sensitive SSID and WEP security settings, if used (64 or 128 bit, Passphrase (case-sensitive) or Key # with ASCII and hexadecimal key). b. Click the icon in the Windows system tray. The Smart Wizard Wireless Assistant opens to the Settings tab page. c.
User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 Verify wireless connectivity to your network. • Use the status bar at the bottom of the Smart Wizard Wireless Assistant page to verify your wireless network connection. Click the Help button to view the online help. Signal strength indicator Help button Unlocked: the wireless network does not use security Locked: the wireless network uses security Note: The status bar reports the speed of your connection.
User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 If the Resource CD main page does not automatically load, browse to the CD and double-click on autorun.exe. c. Click the Install Driver & Utility link to open the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. d. You will be prompted to choose the country you are located in. Select your location from the list. e. Follow the Smart Wizard steps. f. Click Finish when done. g. If prompted, restart your computer.
User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 Configure your WGM511. a. Determine the current settings for your wireless access point, including the case-sensitive SSID and WEP security settings, if used (64 or 128 bit, Passphrase (case-sensitive) or Key # with ASCII and hexadecimal key). b. Click the icon in the Windows system tray. The Smart Wizard Wireless Assistant opens to the Settings tab page. c. Change the Network Name SSID and security settings to match your wireless access point.
User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 Verify wireless connectivity to your network. • Use the status bar at the bottom of the Smart Wizard Wireless Assistant page to verify your wireless network connection. Click the Help button to view the online help. Signal strength indicator Help button Unlocked: the wireless network does not use security Locked: the wireless network uses security Note: The status bar reports the speed of your connection.
User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 Interpreting the LEDs on the WGM511 These LEDs are described in this table. Table 3-1. LED Descriptions Act LED (Activity) Link LED Meaning Fast Blink Off The WGM511 card is active. Fast Blink or On On WGM511 is active and associated or joined with network. The blink rate increases with activity on the network over the air or locally on the network.
Chapter 4 NETGEAR Smart Wireless Wizard This chapter describes how to configure your NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 for wireless connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and use the data security encryption features. Note: The instructions in this section refer to the NETGEAR WGM511 Smart Wireless Wizard. For Windows XP users to use the NETGEAR Smart Wireless Wizard, you must first disable the Windows XP configuration utility.
User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 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.
User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 This section provides instructions for configuring the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 to connect to a wireless access point. 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 WGM511 Smart Wizard Installation Assistant. a.
User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 You can check the status bar in the Smart Wireless Wizard for the current connection status. Note: If you cannot connect, see “Troubleshooting Basic Tips” on page 6-1. 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-1.
User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 How to Configure an Ad Hoc Mode Profile Note: Ad hoc mode will not work using DHCP settings. Ad hoc mode requires static IP addresses (such as 192.168.0.1). For instructions on setting up static IP addresses on a Windows PC, refer to the PC Networking Tutorial included on the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 Resource CD. Follow the instructions below to configure an ad hoc mode profile. 1. Run the WGM511 Smart Wizard Installation Assistant. a.
User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 Verify connectivity by using the Ping program: 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 and then click OK. c. This will cause a continuous ping to be sent to the device with the 192.168.0.1 static IP address. The ping response should change to “reply.” At this point the connection is established.
User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 3. Click Initiate Ad Hoc. The Ad Hoc Setting dialog box will appear, as shown below. Figure 4-3: Ad Hoc Setting dialog box 4. In the Start Ad Hoc field, choose the wireless standard (802.11b or 802.11g) for your ad hoc computer-to-computer network. 5. In the Channel field, Automatic should work.
User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 To view the Statistics page, click the WGM511 icon Settings page opens. Click the Statistics tab.. in the Windows system tray. The Figure 4-4: Statistics page • Transmit/Receive Performance (%): A real time graph identifying the total, receive, and transmit utilization as a percentage the total possible. • Total Receive/Transmit Graph: Identifies the trend of transmit/receive data communications over time.
User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 Advanced Settings Display The Advanced settings should not require adjustment. Except for the power saving setting, changing any of the settings incorrectly on this page could cause your wireless connection to fail. Click the WGM511 icon in the Windows system tray to open the Smart Wizard Installation Assistant. The Settings page opens. Click the Advanced Settings button..
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Chapter 5 Wireless Security Configuration This chapter describes how to configure the security features of your NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511. Note: These instructions refer to the WGM511 configuration utility. The Windows XP wireless configuration utility must deselected. Check if this is so by viewing the Properties of the Network Connections for the WGM511. Click the Wireless Networks tab and clear the “Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings” check box.
User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 In addition to the WGM511 wireless security features, configure appropriate LAN network security features such as requiring a user name and password to access shared resources in your network. Fill in the worksheet and use the procedures below to configure the WEP encryption settings of your NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511. Basic Requirements for WEP WEP requires these elements: 1. A wireless adapter with WEP enabled. 2.
User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 WEP Security Settings Worksheet 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.
User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 How to Configure WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to configure WEP Encryption Security. 1. Run the WGM511 Smart Wizard Installation Assistant. a. Make sure the WGM511 software is installed and the WGM511 is fully inserted in your PC. b. Click the WGM511 icon on the Windows desktop or in the system tray. The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant opens to the Settings tab page. 2. Configure the Network Name (SSID) settings.
User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 • Enter Key Manually Select the encryption strength choices are: • • 64-bit WEP data encryption 128-bit WEP data encryption Note: Larger encryption keys require more processing and may slow the communications response times, and consume more notebook PC battery power. c. Select the Key number: The Key setting must match what is set in wireless network. d. Click Apply for the changes to take effect.
User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 For wireless clients running Windows 2000 (or clients running Windows XP SP1 or Windows Server 2003 and using a wireless network adapter that does not support the Wireless Zero Configuration service), you must obtain and install a new WPA-compliant configuration tool from your wireless network adapter vendor.
User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 WEP Encryption Key Size, circle one: 64 or 128 bits WEP Encryption Passphrase, if used: ____________________________ A Passphrase is used to automatically generate the WEP ASCII characters and 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 characters and hexadecimal numbers.
User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 4. Select the WEP encryption strength you will use. The choices are: • • 64-bit WEP data encryption 128-bit WEP data encryption Note: Larger encryption keys require more processing and may slow the communications response times. 5. Select Create with Passphrase and enter the passphrase. The Smart Wizard will automatically generate the WEP keys. Note: The characters are case sensitive.
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511. After each problem description, instructions are given to help you diagnose and solve the problem. Also, for problems with accessing network resources, the Windows software might not be installed and configured properly on your computers. Please refer to Appendix C, “Preparing Your PCs for Network Access”.
User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 Note: As of the date of publication of this manual, the Windows XP HotFix #Q815485 can prevent wireless adapters from connecting to the Internet and prevent wireless adapters from reloading a working configuration after a restart of the computer. To see if HotFix #Q815485 is installed, look in Add Remove Programs from the Windows Control Panel. If installed, remove it. Future updates to the Windows XP operating systems may correct this problem.
User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 How to know if the WGM511 card has received a valid IP address The easiest way is find out if the WGM511card has received a valid IP address from the Wireless Router/AP is to open up the WGM511 utility program and check the IP address in the About page. How to use XP’s own Wireless configuration utility The NETGEAR WGM511 software is designed so that the user will be asked to choose one of the utility programs during initial software installation.
User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 How can I get a PDF copy of the Manual? In the Manual HTML page, there is a PDF button image at the top right hand corner of the Web page. Click the PDF icon to bring up a PDF file of the entire manual. You can also Print, Email, or Bookmark pages using the corresponding icons next to the PDF icon. How can I remove the WGM511 software and utility? 1. Use the “Uninstall NETGEAR WGM511 Smart Wizard” in Start > All Programs > NETGEAR WGM511 Adapter. 2.
Appendix A Technical Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511. Antennae Radio Data Rate Frequency Power Consumption Emissions Bus interface Provided drivers Dimensions Weight Status LED Operating Environment Safety Encryption Warranty 3 Integrated internal diversity antennae 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54, 72, 96, and 108 Mbps (Auto Rate Sensing) 2.4GHz to 2.5GHz CCK and OFDM Modulation) 3.
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Appendix B Wireless Networking Basics Wireless Networking Overview The WGM511 Pre-N Wireless PC Card conforms to the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.11g standard for wireless LANs (WLANs). On an 802.11 wireless link, data is encoded using direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS) technology and is transmitted in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2.5GHz. The maximum data rate for the 802.
User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 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).
User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 Table 6-2. 802.11g Radio Frequency Channels Channel Center Frequency Frequency Spread 8 2447 MHz 2434.5 MHz - 2459.5 MHz 9 2452 MHz 2439.5 MHz - 2464.5 MHz 10 2457 MHz 2444.5 MHz - 2469.5 MHz 11 2462 MHz 2449.5 MHz - 2474.5 MHz 12 2467 MHz 2454.5 MHz - 2479.5 MHz 13 2472 MHz 2459.5 MHz - 2484.5 MHz Note: The available channels supported by the wireless products in various countries are different.
User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 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 station. 8.
User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 3. The station associates with the access point and joins the network. WEP Shared Key Authentication This process is illustrated below. 802.
User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 Key Size and Configuration 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.
User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 How to Use WEP Parameters Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption is used when the wireless devices are configured 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. 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.
User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 • • Data origin authentication Data integrity protection Starting in August of 2003, all new Wi-Fi certified products had to support WPA and all existing Wi-Fi certified products had one year to comply with the new standard or lose their Wi-Fi certification. NETGEAR has implemented WPA on client and access point products. As of August 2004, all Wi-Fi certified products must support WPA.
User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 What are the Key Features of WPA Security? The following security features are included in the WPA standard: • • • WPA Authentication WPA Encryption Key Management – Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) – Michael message integrity code (MIC) – AES Support Support for a Mixture of WPA and WEP Wireless Clients These features are discussed below.
User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 The supplicant in the station uses the authentication and cipher suite information contained in the information elements to decide which authentication method and cipher suite to use. For example, if the access point is using the Pre-shared key method then the supplicant need not authenticate using full-blown 802.1X. Rather, the supplicant must simply prove to the access point that it is in possession of the pre-shared key.
User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 IEEE 802.1x offers an effective framework for authenticating and controlling user traffic to a protected network, as well as providing a vehicle for dynamically varying data encryption keys via EAP from a RADIUS server, for example. This framework enables using a central authentication server, which employs mutual authentication so that a rogue wireless user does not join the network. It's important to note that 802.
User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 Client with a WPAenabled wireless adapter and supplicant (Win XP, Funk, Meetinghouse, etc.) For example, a RADIUS server For example, a WPA-enabled AP 1 2 3 4 6 5 7 Figure 6-4: 802.1x Authentication Sequence The access point (AP) sends Beacon Frames with WPA information elements to the stations in the service set. Information elements include the required authentication method (802.
User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 3. The client sends an EAP-response packet containing the identity to the authentication server. The access point responds by enabling a port for passing only EAP packets from the client to an authentication server located on the wired side of the access point. The access point blocks all other traffic, such as HTTP, DHCP, and POP3 packets, until the access point can verify the client's identity using an authentication server (e.g., RADIUS). 4.
User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP). WPA uses TKIP to provide important data encryption enhancements including a per-packet key mixing function, a message integrity check (MIC) named Michael, an extended initialization vector (IV) with sequencing rules, and a re-keying mechanism. TKIP also provides for the following: • • • The verification of the security configuration after the encryption keys are determined.
User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 Product Support for WPA Starting in August, 2003, NETGEAR, Inc. wireless Wi-Fi certified products will support the WPA standard. NETGEAR, Inc. wireless products that had their Wi-Fi certification approved before August, 2003 will have one year to add WPA so as to maintain their Wi-Fi certification.
User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 Changes to Wireless Network Adapters Wireless network adapters must have their firmware updated to support the following: • The new WPA information element Wireless clients must be able to process the WPA information element and respond with a specific security configuration. • The WPA two-phase authentication Open system, then 802.1x (EAP or preshared key).
Appendix C Preparing Your PCs for Network Access This appendix describes how to prepare your PCs to connect to the Internet through the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511. 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 Computers for TCP/IP Networking Computers access the Internet using a protocol called TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/ Internet Protocol).
User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 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 WGM511, the TCP/IP protocol, and the Client for Microsoft Networks.
User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 a. b. c. d. Click the Add button. Select Client, and then click Add. Select Microsoft. Select File and Print Sharing for Microsoft 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.
User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 Verify the following settings as shown: • Client for Microsoft Network exists • Ethernet adapter is present • 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.
User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 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 enable 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.
User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 2. Type winipcfg, and then click OK. The IP Configuration window opens, which lists (among other things), your IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. 3. From the drop-down box, select your Ethernet adapter. The window is updated to show your settings, which should match the 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.
User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 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.
User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 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 are 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.
User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 Verify that Obtain an IP address automatically radio button is selected 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.
User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box appears. Verify that you have the correct Ethernet card selected in the Connect using: box and that the following two items are displayed and selected in the box of “Components checked are used by this connection:” • • Client for Microsoft Networks and Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Click OK.
User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 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.
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Glossary List of Glossary Terms Use the list below to find definitions for technical terms used in this manual. 10BASE-T IEEE 802.3 specification for 10 Mbps Ethernet over twisted pair wiring. 100BASE-Tx IEEE 802.3 specification for 100 Mbps Ethernet over twisted pair wiring. 802.11b 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. 802.
User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 198.105.232.4. The DNS system is, in fact, its own network. If one DNS server doesn't know how to translate a particular domain name, it asks another one, and so on, until the correct IP address is returned. Domain Name A descriptive name for an address or group of addresses on the Internet. Domain names are of the form of a registered entity name plus one of a number of predefined top level suffixes such as .com, .edu, .uk, etc.
User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 IPX Short for Internetwork Packet Exchange, a networking protocol used by the Novell NetWare operating systems. Like UDP/IP, IPX is a datagram protocol used for connectionless communications. Higher-level protocols, such as SPX and NCP, are used for additional error recovery services. ISP Internet service provider. Internet Protocol The main internetworking protocol used in the Internet.
User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 packet A block of information sent over a network. A packet typically contains a source and destination network address, some protocol and length information, a block of data, and a checksum. router A device that forwards data between networks. An IP router forwards data based on IP source and destination addresses. Routing Information Protocol RIP.
User Manual for the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless PC Card WGM511 wide area network WAN. A long distance link used to extend or connect remotely located local area networks. The Internet is a large WAN. Wi-Fi A trade name for the 802.11b wireless networking standard, given by the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance (WECA, see http://www.wi-fi.net), an industry standards group promoting interoperability among 802.11b devices. Windows Internet Naming Service WINS.
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wireless connection indicators 3-9 default configuration settings 3-2 enablling security features 5-6 Wireless Ethernet B-1 wireless network 2-6 road map 2-3, 2-4 Wireless Network Name (SSID) 2-3, 5-6 wireless settings SSID and WEP 5-6 2 Index December 2004
