Technical Support - NETGEAR WG511v1 - 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus Installation Manual

Windows 2000, ME/98SE Installation
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First, install the WG511 software
a. Power on your notebook, let the operating system boot up
completely, and log in as needed.
b. Insert the Resource CD for the WG511 into your CD-ROM
drive. The CD main page shown below will load.
c. Click the Install Driver & Utility link.
d. Follow the InstallShield Wizard steps, click Finish when done,
and if prompted, restart your computer.
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Next, install the WG511 Wireless PC Card
a. Hold the PC Card with the NETGEAR logo facing up and
insert it into a CardBus slot. After a short delay, the Found New
Hardware Wizard displays.
Note: If a Windows 2000
displays a Digital Signature
Not Found warning, click Yes
to continue the installation.
b. Follow the Found New Hardware Wizard steps, click Finish
when done, and if prompted, restart your computer.
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c. Next, you will be prompted to choose the country where you are
located. Select your location from the list.
You will now see the WG511 system tray icon
right area of the Windows task bar.
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Now, configure your WG511 and save the Profile
a. Open the WG511 Smart Wireless Settings Utility by clicking on
the icon in the Windows system tray.
The utility opens to the Settings tab page.
b. Change the Network Name SSID to match your network.
Tip: To view the available wireless networks, use the drop-down
list or the Networks tab and choose the one you want.
c. Click Apply to activate the connection.
Tip: Create work and home profiles. Then, activate whichever
one you need for your current location.
Note: The status bar at the bottom of the utility reports the speed of
your connection. 54 Mbps speed is only possible when your wireless
network has a 54 Mbps access point such as the NETGEAR
WGR614 54 Mbps Wireless Router.
May 2004
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4 Finally, verify wireless network connectivity
a. Verify that the status monitor information at the bottom of the
in the lower
utility matches your wireless network
b. Check the WG511 LEDs: Green (Link light) – blinking
indicates the WG511 is trying to establish a connection but is
unable to do so; Amber (Activity light) – blinking indicates the
WG511 has a connection and is transmitting or receiving data.
c. Verify connectivity to the Internet or network resources.
Note: If you are unable to connect, see the Troubleshooting Chapter of
the Reference Manual on the Resource CD.

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European community. Some restrictions may apply
in France and Italy.