The Smart Wizard Status Bar - NETGEAR WG511v2 User Manual

The Smart Wizard Status Bar

Click the icon to open the Smart Wizard so you can view the status bar. The Smart Wizard
Settings page opens.
connection
status
Router/Internet
connection indicator
Figure 1-7
• Connection Status: The color shows the connection status.
• Signal Strength: Shows the signal strength of the wireless network. If the signal is poor, then
try moving closer to the wireless access point.
• Lock icon: Shows if security is used on the network.
• Router/Internet Connection Indicator: This shows the progress of your connection. By
default, this feature is on.
Figure 1-8
This connection indicator is useful in isolating a problem. For example, if you are connected to
a router, but not to the Internet, then check the router's Internet connection.
Connection Indicator
Connected to Internet
or IP Address
Connected to Router
___.___.___.___ or
169.254..x.x
Basic Setup
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 User Manual
Description
Wireless Internet connection is OK.
Wireless connection to router is OK but no Internet connection at router.
Wireless connection to a router is OK but there is a problem with the
router. See Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting".
v3.0, January 2007
signal strength
Unlocked: Network does not use security
Locked: Network uses security
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