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User's Manual for the
NETGEAR Double 108
Mbps Wireless PC Card
32-bit CardBus WG511U
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
Version v1.0
August 2004
August 2004

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  • Page 1 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Version v1.0 August 2004 August 2004...

  • Page 2: Technical Support

    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.

  • Page 3: Fcc Information To User

    1 inch (2.5 cm) from the antenna of this device while it is in use. Declaration Of Conformity We NETGEAR, Inc., 4500 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054, declare under our sole responsibility that the model WG511U CardBus Card Wireless Adapter complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: •...
  • Page 4 Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This device complies with Canada RSS-210. This digital apparatus (NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U) does not exceed the Class B limits for radio-noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications and complies with Canada ICES-003.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    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 What’s in the Box? ...2-2 A Road Map for ‘How to Get There From Here’ ...2-3...
  • Page 6 Connecting to an Access Point in Infrastructure Mode ...4-2 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 Network ...4-5 What’s on the Statistics Page? ...4-7 Understanding the Advanced Settings Page ...4-8 Chapter 5 Wireless Security Configuration Understanding the Security Options ...5-1...
  • Page 7 How Does WPA Compare to WEP? ... B-14 How Does WPA Compare to IEEE 802.11i? ... B-15 What are the Key Features of WPA Security? ... B-15 WPA Data Encryption Key Management ... B-19 Is WPA Perfect? ... B-20 Product Support for WPA ... B-20 Appendix C Preparing Your PCs for Network Access Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking ...
  • Page 8 Contents August 2004...

  • Page 9: About This Manual

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U. The WG511U provides connection for multiple personal computers to the Internet through an external broadband access device (such as a cable modem or DSL modem).

  • Page 10: How To Navigate This Manual

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U How to Navigate this Manual The HTML version of this manual includes a variety of navigation features as well as links to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters.

  • Page 11: How To Print This Manual

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U How to Print this Manual To print this manual you man choose one of the following several options, according to your needs. • Printing a “How To” Sequence of Steps in the HTML View. Use the Print button the upper right of the toolbar to print the currently displayed topic.
  • Page 12 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U About This Manual August 2004...

  • Page 13: Introduction

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U This chapter introduces the features, package contents, and a road map of typical applications for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U.

  • Page 14: 802.11A And 802.11B/G Wireless Networking

    Warranty card • 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. August 2004...

  • Page 15: A Road Map For 'How To Get There From Here

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U A Road Map for ‘How to Get There From Here’ The introduction and adoption of any new technology can be a difficult process. Wireless technology has removed one of the barriers to networking—running wires. It allows more people to try networking while at the same time exposes them to the inherent complexity of networking.
  • Page 16 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U Table 2-1. A Road Map for How to Get There From Here If I Want To? What’s Needed? Protect my 1. A wireless network with wireless...
  • Page 17 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U Table 2-1. A Road Map for How to Get There From Here If I Want To? What’s Needed? Exchange files 1. The notebook computer I between a...
  • Page 18 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U Table 2-1. A Road Map for How to Get There From Here If I Want To? What’s Needed? Use printers in 1. The notebook computer I...

  • Page 19: Basic Setup

    This chapter describes how to install your NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U and set up basic wireless connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). Advanced wireless network configuration is covered in Wireless Wizard” in this manual.

  • Page 20: Observing 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 Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U. For best results, avoid potential sources of interference, such as: •...

  • Page 21: Wg511U Default Wireless Configuration Settings

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U WG511U Default Wireless Configuration 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 configuration and security parameters already defined.

  • Page 22: Basic Installation Instructions

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U Basic Installation Instructions Use the procedure below that corresponds to the version of Windows you are using. For Windows XP Users Installing a WG511U Install the WG511U driver and configuration utility software.
  • Page 23 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U Insert the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U. Locate an available CardBus slot on the side of your notebook. Hold the PC Card with the NETGEAR logo facing up and insert it into the CardBus slot.
  • Page 24 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U Configure your WG511U. Click the icon on the Windows desktop or in the system tray to open the WG511U Smart Wireless Settings Utility. The utility opens to the Settings tab page.
  • Page 25 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U Verify wireless connectivity to your network. Verify that your Connection and Status Monitor information matches your wireless network. Check the two LEDs on the WG511U: Table 3-1:...

  • Page 26: For Windows 2000 & 98/Me Users Installing A Wg511U

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U For Windows 2000 & 98/Me Users Installing a WG511U Install the WG511U driver and configuration utility software. Note: Windows 2000 may require you to be logged on with administrator rights.
  • Page 27 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U Insert the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U. Locate an available CardBus slot on the side of your notebook. Hold the PC Card with the NETFGEAR logo facing up and insert it into the CardBus slot.
  • Page 28 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U Configure your WG511U and save the Profile. Click the icon on the Windows desktop or in the system tray to open the WG511U Smart Wireless Settings Utility.
  • Page 29 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U Verify wireless connectivity to your network. Verify that your Connection and Status Monitor information matches your wireless network. Check the two LEDs on the WG511U: Table 3-2:...

  • Page 30: Wg511U Wireless Connection Indicators

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U WG511U Wireless Connection Indicators The NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U provides the following three indicators which give you feedback on the status of your wireless connection: •...

  • Page 31: Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors The System Tray (SysTray) resides on one end of the taskbar in the Microsoft Windows desktop. Color Condition The wireless PC Card has no connection to any other wireless node.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U Troubleshooting Use the information below to solve common problems you may encounter. Also, please refer to the knowledge base on the NETGEAR web site at www.netgear.com/support/main.asp.

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions

    54 Mbps speed on my WG511U Smart Configuration Utility status line? Answer: You are probably connecting to standard 802.11g network. If you use a wireless device with the 108 Mbps logo, such as the NETGEAR WGT624 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router, you will see network speeds up to 108 Mbps.
  • Page 34 Windows XP? Answer: The NETGEAR WG511U software is designed in such way that user will be asked to choose one of the utility programs during initial software installation. Be sure the card is in the notebook and follow these instructions to change your selection.

  • Page 35: Netgear Smart Wireless Wizard

    This chapter describes how to use the Netgear Smart Wireless Wizard configuration, profiles, and monitoring features with your NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U. Note: The instructions in this section refer to the NETGEAR WG511U configuration utility.

  • Page 36: Connecting To An Access Point In Infrastructure Mode

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U 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.

  • Page 37: How To Configure An Infrastructure Mode Profile

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U How to Configure an Infrastructure Mode Profile Use these instructions to configure infrastructure mode profiles for connecting to access points. 1. Run the WG511U Smart Wireless Wizard.

  • Page 38: Connecting To Another Pc In Ad-Hoc Mode

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U All the configuration settings are saved in this profile. Click Save Profile. Click Apply. Click Close to exit the configuration utility or Cancel to return to the previous settings 4.

  • Page 39: How To Configure An Ad-Hoc Mode Network

    . For instructions on setting up static IP addresses on a Windows PC, refer 192.168.0.1) to the PC Networking Tutorial included on the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U Resource CD. Follow the instructions below to configure an Ad-hoc mode network.
  • Page 40 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U Select Computer-to-Computer (Ad-Hoc) for the Network Type. Enter the SSID for the Ad-Hoc network. Click Initiate Ad-Hoc. The Ad-Hoc Setting dialog box appears. Figure 4-5: Ad-Hoc Setting page —...

  • Page 41: What's On The Statistics Page

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U On the Windows taskbar click the Start button, and then click Run. Assuming the target PC is configured with 192.168.0.1 as its IP address, type and then click OK.

  • Page 42: Understanding The Advanced Settings Page

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U Understanding the Advanced Settings Page 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.

  • Page 43: Wireless Security Configuration

    This chapter describes how to configure the security features of your NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U. Note: These instructions refer to the WG511U 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 WG511U.

  • Page 44: Using Wep Security

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U Using WEP Security You can strengthen the security of your wireless connection by enabling Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption of the wireless data communications. For more information on 802.11 wireless security, see “Wireless Networking Overview”...

  • Page 45: Wep Security Settings Worksheet

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U 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.

  • Page 46: How To Configure Wep Encryption Security

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U How to Configure WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to configure WEP Encryption Security. 1. Run the WG511U Smart Wireless Wizard. Make sure the WG511U software is installed and the WG511U is fully inserted in your Open the configuration utility by clicking on the WG511U icon desktop or in the system tray.

  • Page 47: Using Wpa-Psk Advanced Security

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U Select how you will enter the Key and the key size. The choices are: • Create Key with Passphrase. The characters are case sensitive. • Enter Key Manually Select the encryption strength choices are: •...

  • Page 48: Wpa-Psk Security Settings Worksheet

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U WPA-PSK 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.
  • Page 49 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U Configure the WPA-PSK settings. Under Security, select the WPA-PSK radio button. Figure 5-2: WPA-PSK settings screen Enter the Passphrase (Pre-Shared Key). Click OK, then click Apply for the changes to take effect, and Close to exit the utility.
  • Page 50 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U Wireless Security Configuration August 2004...

  • Page 51: Technical Specifications

    This appendix provides technical specifications for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U Antennae 2 Integrated internal diversity antennas Standards 802.11a, 802.11g, 802.11b Radio Data Rate Auto Rate Sensing •802.11a 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54, and 108 Mbps •802.11b 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 11...
  • Page 52 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U Technical Specifications August 2004...

  • Page 53: Wireless Networking Basics

    Appendix B Wireless Networking Basics This chapter provides an overview of wireless networking and security. Wireless Networking Overview The WG511U Wireless PC Card conforms to the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.11b standard for wireless LANs (WLANs) and a product update will bring the WG511U into conformance to the 802.11g standard when it is ratified.

  • Page 54: Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-To-Peer Workgroup

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup) In an ad hoc network, computers are brought together as needed; thus, there is no structure or fixed points to the network - each node can generally communicate with any other node. There is no access point involved in this configuration.

  • Page 55: 802.11B/G Wireless Channels

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U 802.11b/g Wireless Channels IEEE 802.11b/g wireless nodes communicate with each other using radio frequency signals in the ISM (Industrial, Scientific, and Medical) band between 2.4 GHz and 2.5 GHz. Neighboring channels are 5 MHz apart.

  • Page 56: 802.11A Legal Power Output And Wireless Channels

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U Note: The available channels supported by the wireless products in various countries are different. For example, Channels 1 to 11 are supported in the U.S. and Canada, and Channels 1 to 13 are supported in Europe and Australia.
  • Page 57 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U Figure B-1: IEEE 802.11a Channel Allocations The WG511U user can use thirteen channels in non-turbo mode. Table B-3: 802.11a Turbo Mode Off Radio Frequency Channels Turbo Mode OFF...

  • Page 58: Wireless Security Overview

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U The WG511U user can use five channels in turbo mode. Turbo Mode ON Channel Frequency 5.21 GHz 5.25 GHz 5.29 GHz 5.76 GHz 5.8 GHz The available channels supported by the wireless products in various countries are different.

  • Page 59: Wep Overview

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U • 802.1x 802.1x defines port-based, network access control used to provide authenticated network access and automated data encryption key management. • Cisco LEAP Light Extensible Authentication Protocol (LEAP) is a proprietary 802.1x EAP method developed by Cisco for use on wireless networks that use Cisco 802.11 wireless devices.
  • Page 60 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U 802.11 Authentication Open System Steps 1) Authentication request sent to AP 3) Client connects to network Client attempting to connect Figure B-2: 802.11 open system authentication The following steps occur when two devices use Open System Authentication: The station sends an authentication request to the access point.

  • Page 61: Wep Keys

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U The access point sends challenge text to the station. The station uses its configured 64-bit or 128-bit default key to encrypt the challenge text, and sends the encrypted text to the access point.

  • Page 62: How To Use Wep Parameters

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U When configured for 128-bit encryption, 802.11 products typically support four WEP Keys but some manufacturers support only one 128-bit key. The 128-bit WEP Key is expressed as 13 sets of two hexadecimal digits (0-9 and A-F).

  • Page 63: 802.1X Port Based Network Access Control

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U Note: Some 802.11 access points also support Use WEP for Authentication Only (Shared Key Authentication without data encryption). However, the WG511U does not offer this option.
  • Page 64 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U IEEE 802.1x offers an effective framework for authenticating and controlling user traffic to a protected network, as well as dynamically varying encryption keys. 802.1x ties a protocol called...

  • Page 65: Wpa Wireless Security

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U If the authentication server accepts the client, then the access point will transition the client's port to an authorized state and forward additional traffic. Initial 802.1x communications begin with an unauthenticated supplicant (i.e., client device) attempting to connect with an authenticator (i.e., 802.11 access point).

  • Page 66: How Does Wpa Compare To Wep

    • Data integrity protection Starting August of 2003, all new Wi-Fi certified products had to support WPA. NETGEAR has implemented WPA on its client and access point products. Existing Wi-Fi certified products had until August of 2004 to add WPA support or they would loose their Wi-Fi certification.

  • Page 67: How Does Wpa Compare To Ieee 802.11I

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U For 802.11, WEP encryption is optional. For WPA, encryption using Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) is required. TKIP replaces WEP with a new encryption algorithm that is stronger than the WEP algorithm, but that uses the calculation facilities present on existing wireless devices to perform encryption operations.
  • Page 68 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U Wireless Network WPA enabled Access Point enabled wireless pre-shared key client with “supplicant” 802.1x/EAP Figure B-5: WPA Overview The strength WPA comes from an integrated sequence of operations that encompass 802.1X/EAP authentication and sophisticated key management and encryption techniques.
  • Page 69 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U 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.
  • Page 70 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U The AP sends Beacon Frames with WPA information element to the stations in the service set. Information elements include the required authentication method (802.1x or Pre-shared key) and the preferred cipher suite (WEP, TKIP, or AES).

  • Page 71: Wpa Data Encryption Key Management

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U Note: For environments with a Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) infrastructure, WPA supports Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). For environments without a RADIUS infrastructure, WPA supports the use of a preshared key.

  • Page 72: Is Wpa Perfect

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U With 802.11 and WEP, data integrity is provided by a 32-bit integrity check value (ICV) that is appended to the 802.11 payload and encrypted with WEP. Although the ICV is encrypted, you can use cryptanalysis to change bits in the encrypted payload and update the encrypted ICV without being detected by the receiver.
  • Page 73 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U • Wireless network adapters • Wireless client programs Check the NETGEAR web site for WPA-enabled updates to NETGEAR products. For wireless devices in your network from other vendors, check with the vendor regarding WPA support.
  • Page 74 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U B-22 Wireless Networking Basics August 2004...

  • Page 75: Preparing Your Pcs For Network Access

    This appendix describes how to prepare your PCs to connect to the Internet through the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U. 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.
  • Page 76 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. Double-click the Network icon. The Network window opens, which displays a list of installed components: You must have an Ethernet adapter or an WG511U, the TCP/IP protocol, and the Client for Microsoft Networks.

  • Page 77: Enabling Dhcp To Automatically Configure Tcp/Ip Settings In Windows 98 And Me

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U Click the Add button. Select Client, and then click Add. Select Microsoft. Select File and Print Sharing for Microsoft Networks, and then click OK. Restart your PC for the changes to take effect.
  • Page 78 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U 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.

  • Page 79: Selecting Windows' Internet Access Method

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U 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.

  • Page 80: Configuring Windows 2000 Or Xp For Tcp/Ip Networking

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U Type winipcfg, and then click OK. The IP Configuration window opens, which lists (among other things), your IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. From the drop-down box, select your Ethernet adapter.

  • Page 81: Dhcp Configuration Of Tcp/Ip In Windows Xp Or 2000

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U 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.
  • Page 82 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U 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.

  • Page 83: Dhcp Configuration Of Tcp/Ip In Windows 2000

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U 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.
  • Page 84 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U 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...

  • Page 85: Verifying Tcp/Ip Properties For Windows Xp Or 2000

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP or 2000 To check your PC’s TCP/IP configuration: On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, and then click Run.
  • Page 86 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U C-12 Preparing Your PCs for Network Access August 2004...

  • Page 87: Glossary

    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. 802.1x 802.1x defines port-based, network access control used to provide authenticated network access and automated data encryption key management.
  • Page 88 .com, .edu, .uk, etc. For example, in the address mail.NETGEAR.com, mail is a server name and NETGEAR.com is the domain. Short for digital subscriber line, but is commonly used in reference to the asymmetric version of this technology (ADSL) that allows data to be sent over existing copper telephone lines at data rates of from 1.5...
  • Page 89 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U ADSL requires a special ADSL modem. ADSL is growing in popularity as more areas around the world gain access. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP. An Ethernet protocol specifying how a centralized DHCP server can assign network configuration information to multiple DHCP clients.
  • Page 90 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U IP Address A four-byte number uniquely defining each host on the Internet, usually written in dotted-decimal notation with periods separating the bytes (for example, 134.177.244.57). Ranges of addresses are assigned by Internic, an organization formed for this purpose.
  • Page 91 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U MAC address The Media Access Control address is a unique 48-bit hardware address assigned to every network interface card. Usually written in the form 01:23:45:67:89:ab. Mbps Megabits per second.
  • Page 92 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U Routing Information Protocol RIP. A protocol in which routers periodically exchange information with one another so that they can determine minimum distance paths between sources and destinations.
  • Page 93 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U WEB Proxy Server A Web proxy server is a specialized HTTP server that allows clients access to the Internet from behind a firewall. The proxy server listens for requests from clients within the firewall and forwards these requests to remote Internet servers outside the firewall.
  • Page 94 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U Glossary August 2004...

  • Page 95: Index

    Numerics 802.11b 1 ad-hoc mode 2 BSSID 2 ESSID 2 features 1 infrastructure mode 2 IP networking for Windows 1 LEDs description 7 Open System authentication 7 passphrase 2 RTS Threshold 4 Shared Key authentication 7 SSID 3 Index Index TCP/IP properties verifying for Windows 5 WEP 2...

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