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Netgear WG511T User Guide

1. Espa ol Por medio de la presente NETGEAR Inc declara que el NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless Spanish PC Card WG511T cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999 5 CE EMAnvik ME THN MAPOY2ZA NETGEAR Inc AHAQNEI OTI NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless Greek PC Card WG511T SYMMOP ONETAI MPO2 Tl2 OYZIOAEIZ ANAITHZEI gt KAI TI AOINE 2XETIKE2 AIATA EIZ TH OAHTIA2 1999 5 EK Francais Par la pr sente NETGEAR Inc d clare que l appareil NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC French Card WG511T est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999 5 CE Italiano Con la presente NETGEAR Inc dichiara che questo NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Italian Card WGS1IT conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999 5 CE Latviski Ar o NETGEAR Inc deklarc ka NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WGS11T Latvian atbilst Direktivas 1999 5 EK b tiskaj m prasibam un citiem ar to saistitajiem noteikumiem Lietuvig Siuo NETGEAR Inc deklaruoja kad Sis NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card Lithuanian WGS1IT atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999 5 EB Direktyvos nuostatas Nederlands Hierbij verklaart NETGEAR Inc dat het toestel NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card Dutch WG511T in overeenstemming is met de essenti le eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlij
2. 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 5 Save your settings in a Profile a Click the Save Profile button All the configuration settings are saved in this profile b Click Apply c Click Close to exit the configuration utility Setting up WPA2 PSK Security Follow the steps below to configure WPA2 PSK Security 1 Run the WG511T Smart Wizard a Make sure the WG511T software is installed and the WGS1IT is fully inserted in an available CardBus slot in your laptop computer 2 14 Network Connections and Wireless Security v3 0 January 2007 NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual b Use the D icon to open the Smart Wizard The Settings tab page opens gt NETGEAR WG511v2 SMART WIZARD Settings Networks Statistics About N E T G E A R Selected Adapter NETGEAR WG511v2 54 Mbps wireless PC card Soe Profiles Profile X Save Profile E Network Name SSID 1 a Security NETGEAR X C Disabled WPA2 PSK AES y WEP Network Type Crest ce pr Access Point Infrastructure AA El e Computer to computer 4d Hoc ES i NETGEAR 00 14 6C 19 C2 18 Help Eind a Network Apply Cancel Figure 2 11 2
3. The Statistics page provides real time and historical trend information on the data traffic and performance of your wireless adapter lt NETGEAR WG511v2 SMART WIZARD Settings Networks About N E T G E A R Selected Adapter NETGEAR WG511v2 54 Mbps wireless PC card v Transmit Receive Performance Transmit Statistics Tx Mbps 0 00 Tx Packets s 1 Total Tx Packets 701 Tx Error 0 Receive Statistics Rx Mbps Rx Packets s Total Rx Packets C Transmit C Receive Total Tx Rx Rx Error Figure 2 14 Transmit Receive Performance A real time graph identifying the total receive and transmit utilization as a percentage the total possible Transmit Receive and Total TxRx Radio buttons let you select whether to display the transmit performance the receive performance or both in the same graph e Transmit Statistics Identifies transmit megabits per second Mbps transmit packets per second Tx Packets s total transmitted packets and transmit errors e Receive Statistics Identifies receive megabits per second Mbps receive packets per second Rx Packets s total received packets and reception errors 2 18 Network Connections and Wireless Security v3 0 January 2007 NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual About Page The About page displays the current software version information amp NETGEAR WG511v2 SMART WIZARD Settings Networks Statist
4. Identify one 64 bit or 128 bit The encryption key size must the wireless network settings Data Encryption WEP Keys There are two methods for creating WEP data encryption keys Whichever method you use record the key values in the spaces below e Passphrase method These characters are case sensitive Enter a word or group of printable characters and click the Generate Keys button Not all wireless devices support the passphrase method e Manual method These values are not case sensitive For 64 bit WEP enter 10 hex digits any combination of 0 9 or a f For 128 bit WEP enter 26 hex digits Key 1 Key 2 Key 3 Key 4 e If WPA2 PSK or WPA PSK Authentication is Used Passphrase These characters are case sensitive Enter a word or group of printable characters When you use WPA PSK the other devices in the network will not connect unless they are set to WPA PSK as well and are configured with the correct Passphrase Use the procedures below to set up basic security settings in the WGS51IT 2 12 Network Connections and Wireless Security v3 0 January 2007 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 WGS511T Smart Wizard a Make sure the WG511T software is installed and the WGS1IT is fully inserted in an available CardBus slot in your laptop computer b Use the D icon to open the Smart W
5. 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 D 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 This software automatically restarts when you reboot your computer The Smart Wizard provides a complete and easy to use set of tools to e View details about wireless networks in your area e Choose the network that you want to use e Configure wireless settings for your wireless PC card e Save your wireless network settings in profiles e Remove or reinstall the wireless adapter software The following sections in this chapter explain how to use the Smart Wizard Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area You can use the Networks tab to view all available wireless networks in your area You can also scan to search for wireless networks and refresh the page To view information about wireless networks 1 Use the D icon to open the Smart Wizard The Settings tab page opens 2 Click the Networks tab to view the following page 2 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security v3 0 January 2007 NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T
6. Derived from IEEE Standard 802 11 Specifications Actual data throughput will vary Network conditions and environmental factors including volume of network traffic building materials and construction and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WGS511T has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used according to the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However 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 is found 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 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna v3 0 January 2007 Increase the separation between the equipment or devices e Connect the equipment to an outlet
7. Printing a Chapter Use the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of any page Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of any page in the chapter you want to print The PDF version of the chapter you were viewing opens in a browser window Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in order to view and print PDF files The Acrobat reader is available on the Adobe website at http www adobe com Click the print icon in the upper left of the window O Tip If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper you can DD save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature e Printing the Full Manual Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page in the manual The PDF version of the complete manual opens in a browser window Click the print icon in the upper left of the window O Tip If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper you can DD save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature v3 0 January 2007 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 c
8. insert the card I y 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 Wireless Adapter NETGEAR SMART WIZARD 4 Both the NETGEAR product and Microsoft Windows XP include software you can use to manage your wireless connections You must choose one or the other icrasoft Windows XP Wireless Zi Configuration refer to the Microsoft NETGEAR documentation for help cen Figure 1 3 NETGEAR Smart Wizard Reveals more information about each network and makes it easier to troubleshoot network connection problems See Smart Wizard Status Bar on page 1 8 and Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area in Chapter 2 Windows Zero Configuration Utility See the Windows documentation or see the link to Windows XP and Vista Wireless Configuration Utilities in Appendix B Basic Setup v3 0 January 2007 NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual b Click Next to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard NETGEAR Wireless Adapter NETGEAR SMARTWIZARD i Do you want help connecting to a wireless network NETGEAR 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 Se
9. other than the receiver s e Consult a dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for assistance FCC Caution Any change or modification to the product not expressly approved by Netgear could void the user s authority to operate the device FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement To comply with the FCC and ANSI C95 1 RF exposure limits the antenna s for this device must comply with the following Products with 2 4 GHz or 5 GHz integrated antenna must operate with a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons using the cable provided and must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter End users must be provided with specific operations for satisfying RF exposure compliance Note Dual antennas used for diversity operation are not considered co located Canadian Department of Communications Industry Canada IC Notice This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 and RSS 210 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 et CNR 210 du Canada To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding Equipment or its transmit antenna that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing Pour emp cher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant objet d une licence il doit tre utilis a l int rieur et devrait tre plac lo
10. sure that the IP addresses and the Windows networking parameters are all configured correctly See the link to Internet Networking and TCP IP Addressing in Appendix B 3 Restart the cable or DSL modem router access point and computer Viewing the IP address To view the WG511T Wireless PC Card IP address click the WG511T icon to open the Smart Wizard Then check the IP address in the About page No IP address is assigned to the WG511T Wireless PC Card This may occur if you upgraded your WG511T Wireless PC Card software and did not reboot your system Either restart your computer or connect to a different access point It does not usually help to shut down the Smart Wizard or disable enable the card Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly You need to click the Initiate Ad Hoc button before you click Apply Here is how you start an Ad Hoc network 1 Fill in the Network Name SSID Select the Computer to Computer Ad Hoc Network Type 2 3 Click Initiate Ad Hoc 4 Accept the default settings or make your changes and click OK Troubleshooting v3 0 January 2007 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 Win
11. to any other wireless connection to any other node or the link is lost Check your configuration or try moving te wireless node to a location where the wireless signal quality is better Yellow The wireless PC Card hasa The wireless link is weak You may deed to move to a better connection with another spot such as closer to the wireless access point Also look A wireless node for possible interference such as a 2 4 GHz cordless phone or large metal surface Green The wireless PC Card hasa The wireless PC Card has established good communication connection with another with an access point and the signal quality is strong wireless node Basic Setup 1 7 v3 0 January 2007 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 Channel Security Throughput Wireless H lt q Signal network strength Find a Network Connection status 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 Security Locked security enabled Unlocked security not enabled Channel The wireless channel used by the network If many wireless networks in your area use the same channel they can interfere with one ano
12. 2007 NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual Appendix B 2 Related Documents v3 0 January 2007
13. Apply 2 Save your settings in a Profile a Click the Save Profile button All the configuration settings are saved in this profile b Click Apply 2 8 Network Connections and Wireless Security v3 0 January 2007 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 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 On the Windows taskbar click the Start button and then click Run A a Type the name of a program folder document or gt Internet resource and Windows will open it For you Cancel Browse Figure 2 7 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 Request timed out Reply from 192 168 1 bytes 32 time 448ms TTL 127 Reply from 192 168 6 1 bytes 32 time 4ims TTL 127 Reply from 192 168 0 1 bytes 32 time 3 ms TTL 127 Figure 2 8 At this point the connecti
14. Computer to Computer Ad Hoc Connect directly to another computer with the 802 11 ad hoc mode For more information on 802 11 wireless network modes see the wireless reference document at http documentation netgear com reference enu wireless index htm Network Connections and Wireless Security 2 5 v3 0 January 2007 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 D icon to open the Smart Wizard The Settings page opens gt NETGEAR WG511v2 SMART WIZARD Networks Statistics About e N E T G E A R Selected Adapter NETGEAR VWWG511 2 54 Mbps wireless PC card y Profiles Profile X Save Profile Network Name SSID a Security NETGEAR X Disabled Advanced Settings Civ 4 C WEP Network Type e E is Access Point Infrastructure e Computer to computer 4d Hoc of NETGEAR 00 14 6C 19 C2 18 Ch Help Find a Network Apply Cancel 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 Inthe Network Name SSID field select a network or enter the SSID Note You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches e
15. 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 o matches exactly what is configured in the access point c In the Security section select WPA2 PSK AES For more information about WPA2 PSK security see the Web link to Wireless Communications on page B 1 3 Save your settings in a Profile 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 Network Connections and Wireless Security 2 15 v3 0 January 2007 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 WGS1IT is fully inserted in an available CardBus slot in your laptop computer b Use the D icon to open the Smart Wizard The Settings tab page opens NETGEAR WG511 2 SMART WIZARD Networks Statistics About a N E T E A R Selected Adapter NETGEAR WG511v2 54 Mbps wireless PC card X Profiles Profile Save Profile Network Mame SSID a Security NETGEAR Disabled Advanced Settings WPA PSK TKIP v C WEP Network Type G Crea Cc So Access Poin
16. 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 What Is in the Box The product package should contain the following items NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T e Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T NETGEAR CD including Driver and Smart Wizard Software NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual e Warranty card e 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 WG511T Default Wireless 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 wireless network and wireless security settings that are already defined Your NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T factory default basic settings are Network Name Service Set Identification SSID Any First available network Note In order for the WG511T Wireless PC Card to communicate with a wireless acc
17. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual A NETGEAR Inc 4500 Great Am way Santa Clar GA ae USA 202 10069 03 Technical Support Please refer to the support information card that shipped with your product By registering your product at http www netgear com register we can provide you with faster expert technical support and timely notices of product and software upgrades NETGEAR INC Support Information Phone 1 888 NETGEAR for US 8 Canada only For other countries see your Support information card E mail supportOnetgear com Website http www netgear com Statement of Conditions In the interest of improving internal design operational function and or reliability NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product s or circuit layout s described herein 2005 NETGEAR Inc NETGEAR the NETGEAR logo The Gear Guy and Everybody s Connecting are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR Inc in the United States and or other countries Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Information is subject to change without notice All rights reserved Maximum Wireless Signal Rate
18. User Manual NETGEAR WG511v2 SMART WIZARD Settings Networks Statistics About NETGEAR 7 Selected Adapter NETGEAR WG511v2 54 Mbps wireless PC card You can click a column c heading to sort Network Name SSID Channel Security Signal MAC Address Mode UR NETGEAR 11 6 WPA PSK 50 00 0F B5 B2 36 94 Access Point UY NETGEAR 11 8 none 76 00 09 5B DD 74 6E Access Point Mp AR TRAVEL 9 6 none 32 00 09 58 FC 13 2E Access Point UP NETGEAR_119 1 6 none 75 00 0F B5 CA 85 73 Access Point If many networks use UP NETGEAR_119 11 6 none 79 00 0F B5 92 BE 59 Access Point a the same ch annel they bu Peter_S 6 G WEP 30 00 11 D8 5D 7B F9 Access Point E n M TMOHS4958 6 6 WPA2 72 00 0F BS E6 49 58 Access Point can interfere with each other Scan Status Scan Completed The Status bar shows _B your network connection and Internet connection Signal 449404000 y e Ch Help Eind a Network Connect Scan 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 Note that as a security measure some wireless access points do not broadcast their SSID In such cases the SSID field will be blank even though the rest of the information will still be displayed Channel The channel determines which operating frequency will be used Security Ident
19. ation about wireless security see the Web link to Wireless Communications on page B 1 In addition to the WG511T 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 The procedures below show how to set up the WEP encryption settings of your NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WGS1IT Network Connections and Wireless Security 2 11 v3 0 January 2007 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 Any First available network is the default WG511T wireless network name SSID You may customize it 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 If WEP Authentication is Used WEP Encryption key size
20. dows 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 You can delete this Hotfix from the Add or Remove Program utility in the Control Panel To delete Windows XP Hotfix SP2 Q815485 1 Click Start point to Control Panel and then double click Add Remove Programs 2 Click Windows XP Hotfix SP2 Q815485 and then click Remove e You may receive an error message that states that some program on the computer may not work correctly if the update is removed e You can ignore this error message and then click Yes to remove the update 3 Restart your computer and rerun the Smart Display Setup Wizard This should solve your connection issue You can restore this hotfix by following the link below http microsoft com downloads details aspx FamilyId 009D8425 CE2B 47A4 ABEC 274845DC9E91 amp displaylang en Troubleshooting 3 3 v3 0 January 2007 NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual 3 4 Troubleshooting v3 0 January 2007 Appendix A Technical Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WGS51IT 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 3V DC typically 450mA
21. e D icon to open the Smart Wizard The Settings tab page opens 2 On the Networks tab page click Find a Network NETGEAR WG511v2 SMART WIZARD Setings N E T E A R Selected Adapter NETGEAR WG511v2 54 Mbps wireless PC card X Statistics About Network Name SSID Channel Security Signal MAC Address Mode UY NETGEAR 11 G WPA PSK 50 00 0F B5 B2 36 94 Access Point UP NETGEAR 11 B none 76 00 09 5B DD 74 6E Access Point UY NETCEAR TRAVEL 9 6 none 32 00 09 58 FC 13 2E Access Point UP NETGEAR 119 1 6 none 75 00 OF B5 CA 85 73 Access Point UY NETGEAR_119 11 6 none 79 00 0F B5 92 BE 59 Access Point UP Peter_S 6 6 WEP 30 00 11 D8 5D 7B F9 Access Point PP TmoHs4958 6 6 WPA2 72 00 0F BS E6 49 58 Access Point v lt gt Scan Status Scan Completed NETGEAR Wireless Adapter NETGEAR MARTWIZARD Connecting to your wireless network Available wireless networks are listed 1 Selecting Network below Select a wireless network from the list and click Next Network Name SSID Signal Hidden Network NETGEAR 100 NETGEAR 92 e NETGEAR 92 F NETGEA Note Ifyou do not see your network name please make sure your wireless router is on cee Figure 2 3 2 4 Network Connections and Wireless Security v3 0 January 2007 NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual 3 Select a network from the drop down list If
22. e data broadcast over the wireless link is fully exposed e IP Address The IP address assigned to this adapter e Smart Wizard Wireless Utility The version and release date of the Smart Wizard Network Connections and Wireless Security 2 19 v3 0 January 2007 NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual 2 20 Network Connections and Wireless Security v3 0 January 2007 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 Troubleshooting Tips Problem Action The WG511T LEDs are not lit The WG511T is not inserted into the slot properly or the WG511T software is not loaded Remove and reinsert the WG511T e Check the Windows device manager to see if the PC Card is recognized and enabled Reload the WG511T software if necessary The LEDs blink alternately and the WG511T is not connected to an access point The WG511T is trying to connect to an access point but cannot The access point may not be powered on Or the access point and the PC card are not config
23. eless PC Card so that it matches the wireless security settings for your network Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility If you chose the Windows XP or Windows Vista Zero Configuration utility during installation and now you want to use the Smart Wizard then you need to disable the Windows utility To disable the Windows Zero Configuration utility 1 Attach the wireless adapter to a USB port for your computer 2 Goto Windows Start menu and select Network Connections 3 On the Network connections page select the Wireless Network Connection and right click to choose the Properties option Address a Network Connections ds a So Al Name Type Status Network Tasks Broadband E Create a new pericos sbeglobal net Broadband Disconnected Change Windows gt Firewall settings Diatup 9 View av dreless p View available wireless La Netgear Dial UP Dial up Disconnected networks 6 Disable this network device Q Repair this connection Rename this connection 2 Change settings of this Disable ag connection View Available Wireless Networks P _LAN or High Speed Internet LAN or High Speed Inter Connected A a Repair Other Places Bridge Connections GB Control Panel B network a Rename gr Pos Create Shortcut Figure 2 1 4 Click the Wireless Networks tab Then clear the Use Windows to configure my wireless settings check box 2 1 v3 0 January 2007 NETGEAR
24. ess point or wireless adapter all devices must be set up to use the same wireless network name SSID 1 2 Basic Setup v3 0 January 2007 NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual e Network Mode Infrastructure or Ad hoc Infrastructure e 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 First install the WG511T software Insert the NETGEAR CD If the CD main page does not appear double click Autorun exe on the CD a Click Install the Software The Check for Updates window opens Figure 1 1 b If you are connected to the Internet click Check for Updates If not you can choose to install from the CD c When the Installation Complete message appears click Next 2 Now insert the wireless PC card Basic Setup 1 3 v3 0 January 2007 NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual You will be prompted to choose the country where you are located Select 1t from the list NETGEAR Wireless Adapter NETGEAR WIZARD 4 Insertthe wireless PC card into your laptop Click Next to continue Note You should leave your computer on while you
25. hapter describes how to install your WG511T Wireless PC Card and set up basic wireless connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network WLAN Advanced wireless network settings are covered in Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security in this manual What You Need Before You Begin You must verify that your computer meets the minimum system requirements and identify the wireless network settings of the WLAN where you will connect before you can set up your wireless PC card and connect Verify System Requirements Before installing the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T make sure that these minimum requirements have been met You must have a laptop computer with e A Pentium class or processor with an available CardBus slot e ACD drive e 5 MB of free hard disk space e Windows XP Home XP Professional Vista or Windows 2000 e Some versions of Windows may ask for the original Windows operating system installation files to complete the installation of the WG511T driver software Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines Computers can connect over wireless networks indoors at a range which vary significantly based on the physical location of the computer with the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T For best results avoid potential sources of interference such as 1 1 v3 0 January 2007 NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual e Large metal surfaces e Microwaves e 2 4
26. 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 e Typographical Conventions This manual uses the following typographical conventions Italics Emphasis books CDs URL names Bold User input Formats This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages gt Note This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest 0 Tip This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources e Scope This manual is written for the WG511T Wireless PC Card according to these specifications Product Version NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T Manual Publication Date January 2007 v3 0 January 2007 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 gt 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 e
27. ics N E T G E A R Selected Adapter NETGEAR WG511v2 54 Mbps wireless PC card y Device Regional Domain United States Driver Version 3 1 1 7 Firmware Version 306 51 42 3113 Driver Date August 22 2005 MAC Address 00 0F B5 07 37 8C IP Address 192 168 1 4 Smart Wireless Utility Version 3 2 25 306 October 3 2005 NETGEAR 00 14 6C 19 C2 18 Signal 5 ooo 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 e Driver Version The wireless adapter driver version e Firmware Version The wireless adapter firmware version e Driver Date The wireless adapter driver release date MAC Address The MAC address of the adapter The Media Access Control address is a unique 48 bit hardware address assigned to every network interface card Some wireless networks will restrict access based on a list of known MAC addresses If you are communicating with such a network you would have to provide the address shown here to the network administrator before you would be allowed to connect Restricting access by MAC address adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your network However unless you use data encryption security th
28. ifies whether the wireless network uses security settings such as WEP WPA2 PSK or WPA PSK Signal Identifies the signal strength of the communications MAC Address Identifies the hardware address MAC Address of the wireless device broadcasting this information Mode Identifies the type of wireless network Access Point Infrastructure or Computer to Computer Ad Hoc The buttons located at the bottom of the Networks tab are Help Display online help Find a Network Find and connect to a network See Finding a Network on page 2 4 Connect Connect to the network that you selected Scan Check for wireless networks Clicking Scan refreshes the page Close Close the window of the Wizard Network Connections and Wireless Security 2 3 v3 0 January 2007 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 If you use secure networks frequently set up profiles for each network with the wireless network and security settings Follow the steps below to Find a Network 1 Use th
29. in des fen tres afin de fournir un cran de blindage maximal Si le mat riel ou son antenne d mission est install a l ext rieur il doit faire l objet d une licence Europe EU Declaration of Conformity A printed copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity certificate for this product is provided in the WG511T product package Eesky NETGEAR Inc timto prohlaSuje Ze tento NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card Czech WGS1IT je ve shodi se z kladn mi po adavky a dal mi paislusnymi ustanoven mi smirnice 1999 5 ES Dansk Undertegnede NETGEAR Inc erkleerer herved at falgende udstyr NETGEAR 108 Mbps Danish Wireless PC Card WG511T overholder de v sentlige krav og vrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999 5 EF Deutsch Hiermit erkl rt NETGEAR Inc dass sich das Ger t NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC German Card WGS1IT in bereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den brigen einschl gigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999 5 EG befindet Eesti K esolevaga kinnitab NETGEAR Inc seadme NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card Estonian WGS51IT vastavust direktiivi 1999 5 EU p hin uetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele s tetele English Hereby NETGEAR Inc declares that this NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WGS51IT is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC iii v3 0 January 2007
30. in full Transmit TX 300mA in full Receive RX and 70mA in power save mode Regulatory Compliance FCC CE TELEC Bus interface Cardbus Provided drivers Microsoft Windows XP Vista and Windows 2000 Dimensions L 120mm W 54mm H 7mm Weight 40g Operating Environment Operating temperature 0 to 55 degrees C Encryption WPA2 PSK WPA PSK and 40 bit also called 64 bit and 128 bit WEP data encryption v3 0 January 2007 NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual A 2 v3 0 January 2007 Technical Specifications 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 Internet Networking and TCP IP Addressing Wireless Communications Preparing a Computer for Network Access Virtual Private Networking VPN Glossary http documentation netgear com reference enu winzerocfg index htm http documentation netgear com reference enu tcpip index htm http documentation netgear com reference enu wireless index htm http documentation netgear com reference enu wsdhcp index htm http documentation netgear com reference enu vpn index htm http documentation netgear com reference enu glossary index htm Appendix B 1 v3 0 January
31. izard The Settings tab page opens gt NETGEAR WG511v2 SMART WIZARD Networks statistics a N E T G E A R Selected Adapter NETGEAR WG511v2 54 Mbps wireless PC card X Profiles Profile X Save Profile Network Name SSID a Security NETGEAR X C Disabled Advanced Settings c G WEP Network Type d gt e Create with Passphrase lt TD i SO Access Point Infrastructure cra NS sus c3 Computer to computer Ad Hoc C Enter Key Manually Key1 y 4 bit y NETGEAR 00 14 6C 19 C2 18 Help Find a Network Apply Cancel Figure 2 10 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 Inthe Security section select WEP 3 Select the WEP encryption strength you will use The choices are e 64 bit WEP data encryption Network Connections and Wireless Security 2 13 v3 0 January 2007 NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual e 128 bit WEP data encryption ES 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
32. ks in Your Area ooccocoiiiacccinninaca canaria cn 2 2 A O onessenn iueptasnainneeladentasereceeny 2 4 A ere rere Fer Reyer Pierrot Tt ger en Ory rere oir er terre rr eye En rtp rene err a Derr rrrty mer nents Tee rer eter ae mtr 2 5 Adding Profiles sisi arar a a pl id 2 5 Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router ccceecesteeeeeeeeeeees 2 6 Setting up a Computer to Computer Ad Hoc Profile cccceceeessnceeeeesseeneeeeenenenees 2 7 Starting a Computer to Computer Ad Hoc Network Connection s es 2 10 PUBS ACUI E andara A A A REA A EN 2 11 vii v3 0 January 2007 Using Wireless Security Features sra snini a i 2 11 Wireless Network Name SSID and Security Settings oooooocccnnnnnicinnnnncncnicnnnconnccnannnnn 2 12 Seting Up WEF Eneryplon SOCIO ai ia 2 13 seling Up WPAZ PSK SS UTA AA AAA AAA 2 14 Setting up WPA PSK SO QUIIY still cad dae ria ala 2 16 Adyanced Settings src in 2 17 S PP ann anlinnaan ine e 2 18 PEOR A rtre set rr teeerter ere ere eres T ret tee rrr rem rr rer root trree Terres rT rr rte tT 2 19 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting TURION TIPS iia 3 1 Ad Hoc Mode E 3 2 Windows XP Occasional Connection Problems ccinccccacnianinananinininncananin o racanana arranca canaria 3 3 Appendix A Technical Specifications Appendix B Related Documents viii v3 0 January 2007 About This Manual The NETGEAR Prosafe SSL VPN Concentrator 25 SSL312 Reference Manual describes
33. lect the wireless network from the drop down list and the wizard records your choice NETGEAR Wireless Adapter NETGEAR SMART WIZARD Connecting to your wireless network Available wireless networks are listed 1 Selecting Network below Select a wireless network from the list and click Next Network Name SSID EE A Hidden NETGEAR 100 NETGEAR 92 NETGEAR 92 NETGEA Note If you do not see your network name please make sure your wireless router is on Figure 1 5 Note Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name SSID These networks are in the drop down list but the Network Name SSID is blank If the network uses security the Smart Wizard detects it Basic Setup 1 5 v3 0 January 2007 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 WGSIIT icon D 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 NETGEAR WG511 2 SMART WIZARD Settings Networks statistics About a N E T G E A R Selected Adapter NETGEAR WG511v2 54 Mbps wireless PC card v Profiles Profile X Save Profile r Network Name SSID a Security NETGEAR v Disabled Advanced Set
34. n 1999 5 EG Malti Hawnhekk NETGEAR Inc jiddikjara li dan NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card Maltese WGSLIT jikkonforma mal tiijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti orajn relevanti li hemm fid Dirrettiva 1999 5 EC Magyar Alulirott NETGEAR Inc nyilatkozom hogy a NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card Hungarian WG511T megfelel a vonatkoz alapvet k vetelm nyeknek s az 1999 5 EC ir nyelv egy b eldirasainak Polski Polish Niniejszym NETGEAR Inc ooewiadcza e NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WGS1IT jest zgodny z zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozosta ymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999 5 EC Portugu s NETGEAR Inc declara que este NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T est Portuguese conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposi es da Directiva 1999 5 CE Slovensko NETGEAR Inc izjavlja da je ta NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WGS11T v Slovenian skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi dolo ili direktive 1999 5 ES Slovensky NETGEAR Inc t mto vyhlasuje Ze NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T Slovak spada z kladn po iadavky a v etky pr slu n ustanovenia Smernice 1999 5 ES Suomi NETGEAR Inc vakuuttaa t ten ett NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T Finnish tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999 5 EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sit koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen Svenska H rmed intygar NETGEAR Inc at
35. ng or receiving data e Off There is no data transmission on the wireless network Removing the WG511T Software You can remove the wireless adapter software in these two ways e Navigate the Windows Start menu to the WG511T Wireless PC Card program group select the uninstall option and follow the screen prompts e Navigate the Windows Start menu to the Control Panel Add or Remove Program item select the WG511T Wireless PC Card option and follow the screen prompts Basic Setup 1 9 v3 0 January 2007 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 2 3 4 gn Write down the settings for any profiles that you want to save They will not be retained Download the upgrade from the NETGEAR website Support page Remove the WG511T software from your laptop computer Remove the WG511T adapter from your laptop computer and if promted restart your laptop computer Run the installer that you downloaded the file ends in exe Follow the installer instructions and if prompted restart your laptop computer 1 10 Basic Setup v3 0 January 2007 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 Wir
36. on is established Network Connections and Wireless Security 2 9 v3 0 January 2007 NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual You may need to reboot in certain Windows operating systems such as Windows 98SE a 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 Starting a Computer to Computer Ad Hoc Network Connection 1 On the Settings tab page of the Smart Wizard select or type the Network Name SSID 2 Select the Computer to Computer Ad Hoc network type 3 Click Initiate Ad Hoc The Ad Hoc Setting dialog box opens Ad Hoc Setting Start Ad Hoc 2 4GHz 802 11b g y Chamet ARAS y Figure 2 9 4 Inthe Start Ad Hoc field choose the wireless standard 802 11a 802 11b or 802 11g for your Ad Hoc computer to computer network 5 In the Channel field Automatic should work If you notice interference problems with another nearby wireless device select a channel that is not used by other wireless networks near your wireless adapter Use the Networks tab to view the channels in use in your area 6 Click OK Note The channel number differs depending on the country The connection speed a
37. r with wireless adapter card Q Computer with WG511v2 Wireless PC Card Figure 2 5 Network Connections and Wireless Security 2 7 v3 0 January 2007 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 b e f Make sure the WG511T software is installed and the WG511T is fully inserted in an available CardBus slot in your PC Use the D icon to open the Smart Wizard The Settings page opens NETGEAR WG511v2 SMART WIZARD Settings Networks Statistics About a N E T G E A R Selected Adapter NETGEAR WG511 2 54 Mbps wireless PC card X Profiles Profile X Save Profile y Network Mame SSID 3 Security NETGEAR X Disabled Advanced Settings e F KIP v C WEP Network Type c S Re Access Point Infrastructure Cc T Computer to computer Ad Hoc 5 Initiate Ad Hoc ker A i NETGEAR 00 14 6C 19 C2 18 Help Find a Network Cancel Close Figure 2 6 Select Computer to Computer Ad Hoc for the Network Type Select or enter the Network Name SSID for the Ad Hoc network In the Profile box type the name of the profile Click
38. t Infrastructure an yl O e Computer to computer Ad Hoc ES Pasas NETGEAR 00 14 6C 19 C2 18 Help Eind a Network Apply Cancel Figure 2 12 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 Inthe Security section select WPA PSK TKIP For more information on WPA security see the Web link to Wireless Communications on page B 1 3 Save your settings in a Profile 2 16 Network Connections and Wireless Security v3 0 January 2007 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 Advanced Settings Advanced 2 4GHz Preamble G Transmit Power 100 Fragmentation Ltrs Threshold RTSICTS Threshold Figure 2 13 Network Connections and Wireless Security 2 17 v3 0 January 2007 NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual Statistics Page
39. t denna utrustningstyp st r verensst mmelse med Swedish de v sentliga egenskapskrav och vriga relevanta best mmelser som framg r av direktiv 1999 5 EG iv v3 0 January 2007 Product and Publication Details Model Number Publication Date Product Family Product Name Home or Business Product Language Publication Part Number WG511T January 2007 3 0 NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T Home English 202 10069 03 v3 0 January 2007 vi v3 0 January 2007 Contents About This Manual G nventions FOME BING SOON A baddai Ea ix Howto Prim mis Manual sao x Chapter 1 Basic Setup What You Need Before YOU Begin sssii a onia cid cia add a and ai pica AE 1 1 Verily System AQUI A AS 1 1 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines ooooioccormncorermasccrermnees 1 1 MOSS IN ME BOK cad cess aeee aaia ai ANGA aE 1 2 WG511T Default Wireless Settings sico ic iaa 1 2 SIS sa 1 3 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet c ccssseeccecceesseceeeeeeseeseeenennaes 1 7 pv oN IM SON COOS ii la 1 7 Smart Wizard SUS BOP sra 1 8 PES IT LEDS siii A AAA 1 9 Remong he MSIE SOMA ii 1 9 Upgrading the WGSTIT SOPAS suscit 1 10 Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility o oooonnnnnninnnonnccnnnnnaoccccconncrrccnnnn 2 1 Understanding the Smart Wizard A eau beth naan seeds 2 2 Viewing Wireless Networ
40. ther Throughput Wireless throughput measured in Mega bits per second Signal strength More dots indicates a stronger signal Usually you will experience higher throughput when the signal is strongest Find a Network Click Find a Network to open the Connection Wizard Connection Identifies the status of your network connection status Connected to Internet Wireless Internet connection is OK Connected to Router Wireless connection to the router is OK but the router is not connected to the Internet 169 254x xor__ Thewireless connection to the router is OK but there is a problem with the router See Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security or Chapter 3 Troubleshooting If you right click in the system tray icon you can disable the Internet notification feature by clearing check mark If you do so then only the IP address is shown v Enable Internet Connected Notification Exit Figure 1 8 1 8 Basic Setup v3 0 January 2007 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 e 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 transmitti
41. tings Network Type tol ep Access Point Infrastructure e Computer to computer 4d Hoc NETGEAR 00 14 6C 19 C2 18 Help Find a Network Apply Cancel Figure 1 6 5 Use the status bar to verify your wireless connectivity For more details about connecting see Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet on page 1 7 1 6 Basic Setup v3 0 January 2007 NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet The WG51IT has indicators in three locations that show the status of your connection to a wireless network and to the Internet e WGS1IT Icon After you install the WG511T software the D 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 e Smart Wizard Status Bar Clicking on the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard The status bar at the bottom of the page shows details about your wireless and Internet connection See Smart Wizard Status Bar on page 1 8 e WG511T Wireless PC Card LEDs The two LEDs on the wireless card show the speed of the network connection WG511T Icon Colors The WG51IT icon is on the desktop and in the Windows System Tray SysTray The System Tray resides on one end of the taskbar in the Microsoft Windows desktop Color Condition Description Red The wireless PC Card has no The wireless PC Card is not able to link
42. ured with the same wireless parameters Check the SSID and WEP settings cannot connect to an access point The access point is available and there is good signal strength If the access point is WPA PSK protected you need the correct WPA PSK passphrase Otherwise the WG511T will still be connected to the previous access point and you will not be able to change to the WPA PSK access point If the access point is WEP protected either 64 or 128 bit encryption you will be prompted to enter the WEP encryption security information The Smart Wizard keeps asking me to save settings If you change the settings the Smart Wizard offers you the chance to save the changes To avoid this prompt simply click Apply before you close the Smart Wizard 3 1 v3 0 January 2007 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 can connect to the access point but not the other computers on the network or to the Internet This could be a physical layer problem or a network configuration problem 1 Check to make sure that the access point is physically connected to the Ethernet network 2 Make
43. utomatically defaults to the highest speed 2 10 Network Connections and Wireless Security v3 0 January 2007 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 The main types of wireless security used for home networks are e Wi Fi Protected Access 2 Pre Shared Key WPA2 PSK e Wi Fi Protected Access Pre Shared Key WPA PSK e Wi Fi Protected Access WPA e Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP For more information about wireless security see the wireless reference document at http documentation netgear com reference enu wireless index htm In addition to the wireless security features networks should use LAN network security features such as requiring a user name and password to access the shared resources in the network The procedures below explain how to configure the wireless encryption settings of your NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T Using Wireless Security Features You can strengthen the security of your wireless connection by enabling Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP encryption of the wireless data communications Or you can use WPA PSK Wi Fi Protected Access Pre Shared Key encryption For more inform
44. xactly the SSID used by the access point 3 Save your settings in a Profile a Click the Save Profile button All the configuration settings are saved in this profile b Click Apply 2 6 Network Connections and Wireless Security v3 0 January 2007 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 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 Setting up a Computer to Computer Ad Hoc Profile The computer to computer setting of the WG511T uses Ad Hoc mode Ad Hoc mode is an 802 11 networking framework in which devices or computers communicate directly with each other without an access point For example you can use this mode for two Windows computers with file and print sharing enabled when you want to exchange files directly between them 9 Compute
45. 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 Profiles The WG511T Smart Wizard uses profiles to store all the settings for a particular wireless network There are two special profile names Default and Profile Default The Profile named Default automatically scans for any available network You cannot change this profile name Profile If you do not enter a name in the Profile Name box then the name Profile is used to save your settings If you do this more than once then you will be asked if you want to replace the previous settings stored in Profile Adding Profiles You can store multiple profiles and recall the one which matches the network you want to join If you use your computer to connect to different wireless networks you can create a profile for each wireless network Then you can easily load the profile that has all the settings that you need to join the network you are using at the time There are two types of wireless network profiles that you can set up e Access Point Infrastructure Connect to an access point or router with the 802 11 infrastructure mode

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