Table Of Contents - NETGEAR WAG511 User Manual

Chapter 1
About This Manual
Audience, Conventions, Publication Date ......................................................................1-1
How to Navigate this Manual ..........................................................................................1-2
How to Print this Manual .................................................................................................1-3
Chapter 2
Introduction
Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products ............................................................2-1
802.11a and 802.11b/g Wireless Networking ...........................................................2-2
Related NETGEAR Products ..........................................................................................2-2
What's in the Box? ..........................................................................................................2-3
A Road Map for 'How to Get There From Here' .............................................................2-3
Chapter 3
Basic Setup
What You Need Before You Begin ..................................................................................3-1
Verifying System Requirements ...............................................................................3-1
Observing Location and Range Guidelines ..............................................................3-2
Two Basic Operating Modes ...........................................................................................3-2
WAG511 Default Wireless Configuration Settings ..........................................................3-3
Basic Installation Instructions .........................................................................................3-4
For Windows XP Users Installing a WAG511 ...........................................................3-4
For Windows 2000 & 98/Me Users Installing a WAG511 .........................................3-8
WAG511 Wireless Connection Indicators .....................................................................3-12
Interpreting the LED on the WAG511 .....................................................................3-12
Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors .....................................................................3-13
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................3-13
Basic Tips ...............................................................................................................3-14
Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions .......................................................3-14
Chapter 4
Netgear Smart Wireless Wizard
Understanding the Configuration Options ......................................................................4-1
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