NETGEAR WG511NA - Wireless G Pc Card User Manual

NETGEAR WG511NA - Wireless G Pc Card User Manual

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User Manual for the
NETGEAR 54 Mbps
Wireless PC Card
WG511 v2
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
202-10049-01
Version v2.0
June 2005
June 2005

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  • Page 1 User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10049-01 Version v2.0 June 2005 June 2005...
  • 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 Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus (NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2) 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.
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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Introduction About the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 ........1-1 Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products ............1-1 What’s in the Box? ......................1-2 A Road Map for ‘How to Get There From Here’ .............1-3 Chapter 2 Basic Setup What You Need Before You Begin ..................2-1...
  • Page 6 How to Start a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network ........3-7 Hidden Networks ......................3-7 Enabling Wireless Security Features ................3-9 Identifying the Wireless Network Name (SSID) and WEP Security Settings ..3-10 How to Configure WEP Encryption Security ............3-11 How to Configure WPA-PSK Security ..............3-12 Advanced Settings Button ..................3-13 Networks Page ......................3-14 Using the Connection Wizard to Connect to a Network .........3-15...
  • Page 7 What are the Key Features of WPA Security? ............B-10 Is WPA Perfect? ....................B-16 Product Support for WPA ..................B-16 Appendix C Preparing Your PCs for Network Access Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking ............C-1 Configuring Windows 98 and Me for TCP/IP Networking ..........C-1 Install or Verify Windows Networking Components ..........
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  • Page 9: Introduction

    About the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 gives you ultimate mobility in your office or while you are traveling. It frees you from traditional Ethernet wiring and helps you create a wireless network for sharing your broadband cable or DSL Internet access among multiple PCs in ®...
  • Page 10: What's In The Box

    • 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. The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 has two interfaces: •...
  • Page 11: A Road Map For 'How To Get There From Here

    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 • The wireless interface of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 remains outside of the notebook PC chassis when the wireless PC card is inserted into a notebook. The LED indicates the wireless link condition and signal quality of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 with another wireless node or the associated access point.
  • Page 12 User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Table 1-1. A Road Map for How to Get There From Here ... If I Want To ... ? What Do I Do? What’s Needed? How Do I?
  • Page 13 User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Table 1-1. A Road Map for How to Get There From Here ... If I Want To ... ? What Do I Do? What’s Needed? How Do I?
  • Page 14 User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Table 1-1. A Road Map for How to Get There From Here ... If I Want To ... ? What Do I Do? What’s Needed? How Do I?
  • Page 15: Basic Setup

    Chapter 2 Basic Setup This chapter describes how to install your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 and set up basic wireless connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). Advanced wireless network configuration is covered in Chapter 3, “Configuring Wireless Adapter Settings”...
  • Page 16: 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 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2. For best results, avoid potential sources of interference, such as: •...
  • Page 17: Basic Installation Instructions

    • Data security WEP or WPA-PSK encryption: Disabled The section below provides instructions for setting up the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 for basic wireless connectivity to an access point. The procedures below provide step-by-step installation instructions for Windows PCs. Use the procedure that corresponds to the version of Windows you are using.
  • Page 18 User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 d. The Connection Wizard opens and prompts you to insert the wireless adapter. 2. Now, insert the wireless adapter. You will be prompted to choose the country you are located in.
  • Page 19 User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 d. Select the wireless network from the dropdown list. Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). These networks are included in the dropdown list, but the Network Name (SSID) is blank.
  • Page 20: For Windows 2000 & 98Se/Me Users Installing A Wg511 V2

    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 For Windows 2000 & 98SE/Me Users Installing a WG511 v2 1. First, install the WG511 v2 software. a. Insert the NETGEAR CD. If the CD main page does not appear, double click autorun.exe on the CD.
  • Page 21: Connecting To Wireless Networks And The Internet

    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 The Connection Wizard initiates your wireless connection. It could take up to a minute for your wireless connection to be established. The Smart Wizard Wireless Assistant Settings page opens.
  • Page 22: The Smart Wizard Status Bar

    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 The Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the system tray icon to open the Smart Wizard so you can view the status bar. The Smart Wizard Wireless Assistant Settings page opens.
  • Page 23: The System Tray Icon Colors

    WG511 v2 LEDs The two LEDs on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 indicate the condition of wireless link. Link LED Activity LED...
  • Page 24: Removing The Wg511 V2 Software

    2. Download the upgrade from the NETGEAR Web site Support page. 3. Remove the WG511 v2 software from your laptop computer. You can use the NETGEAR Resource CD as described in the previous section to do this, or you can use the Windows Control Panel “Add or Remove Programs” feature.
  • Page 25: Configuring Wireless Adapter Settings

    Chapter 3 Configuring Wireless Adapter Settings This chapter describes how to configure your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 for wireless connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and use the data security encryption features. Note: The instructions in this section refer to the NETGEAR WG511 v2 Smart Wizard.
  • Page 26: Adding Profiles

    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 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.
  • Page 27: Setting Up An Access Point Mode Profile

    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Infrastructure mode is used when configuring the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 to connect to a wireless access point or wireless router. Setting up an Access Point Mode Profile Follow the instructions below to configure an infrastructure mode profile for connecting to an access point.
  • Page 28: Connecting To Another Pc In Ad Hoc Mode

    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 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 configuration utility or Cancel to return to the previous settings.
  • Page 29: Setting Up An Ad Hoc Mode Profile

    IPX protocol. For instructions on setting up static IP 192.168.0.1) addresses on a Windows PC, refer to the PC Networking Tutorial included on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Resource CD. Follow the instructions below to create an Ad Hoc mode profile.
  • Page 30 User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 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. c. Click Close to exit the configuration utility or Cancel to return to the previous settings.
  • Page 31: How To Start A Computer-To-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network

    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 How to Start a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network 1. On the Settings tab page of the Smart Wizard Wireless Assistant, select or type the Network Name (SSID). 2. Select the Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) network type.
  • Page 32 User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 c. Click the WG511 v2 icon in the Windows system tray. The Smart Wizard Wireless Assistant opens to the Settings tab page. 2. Use the Connection Wizard to select the network and specify the network settings.
  • Page 33: Enabling Wireless Security Features

    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 d. If your hidden network uses wireless security, then you will be prompted to enter the wireless security settings. This example shows WEP security with a Passphrase. 3. Save the Profile and Review the Settings.
  • Page 34: Identifying The Wireless Network Name (Ssid) And Wep Security Settings

    LAN network security features such as requiring a user name and password to access the shared resources in your network. The procedures below identify how to configure the WEP encryption settings of your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2.
  • Page 35: How To Configure Wep Encryption Security

    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 How to Configure WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to configure WEP Encryption Security. 1. Run the WG511 v2 Smart Wizard Wireless Assistant. a. Make sure the WG511 v2 software is installed and the WG511 v2 is fully inserted in an available CardBus slot in your laptop computer.
  • Page 36: How To Configure Wpa-Psk Security

    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 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.
  • Page 37: Advanced Settings Button

    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 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.
  • Page 38: Networks Page

    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Networks Page The Networks Page scans and displays all available wireless networks in your area. click the WG511 v2 icon in the Windows system tray. Then click the Networks tab.
  • Page 39: Using The Connection Wizard To Connect To A Network

    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Using the Connection Wizard to Connect to a Network During the WG511 v2 software installation the Connection Wizard lists the available networks. After installation you can use the Connection Wizard at any time to view the available networks and select the one that you want to use.
  • Page 40: Statistics Page

    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Statistics Page The Statistics page provides real time and historical trend information on the data traffic and performance of your wireless adapter. Figure 3-10: Statistics tab page •...
  • Page 41: About Page

    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 About Page The About page displays the current software version information. Figure 3-11: About page 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.
  • Page 42 User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 3-18 Configuring Wireless Adapter Settings June 2005...
  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    Also, for problems with accessing network resources, the Windows software might not be installed and configured properly on your computers. Please refer to Appendix C, “Preparing Your PCs for Network Access” of the Reference Manual on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Resource CD. Troubleshooting Tips Symptom...
  • Page 44: Frequently Asked Questions

    During the WG511 v2 software installation the wizard prompts you to choose either the NETGEAR Smart Wizard or the Windows configuration utility. Be sure the WG511 v2 is in the CardBus slot in the laptop computer and follow these instructions to change your selection.
  • Page 45: Xp Professional And Xp Home Occasional Connection Problems

    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Did the WG511 v2 card receive a valid IP address from the Wireless Router/AP? The easiest way is to click the system tray icon to open the WG511 v2 Smart Wizard. Then check the IP address in the About page.
  • Page 46 User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 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. 3. You may receive an error message that states that some program on the computer may not work correctly if the update is removed.
  • Page 47: Technical Specifications

    Appendix A Technical Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Antennae 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)
  • Page 48 User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Technical Specifications June 2005...
  • Page 49: Wireless Networking Basics

    Appendix B Wireless Networking Basics This chapter provides an overview of Wireless networking. Wireless Networking Overview The WG511 v2 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 WG511 v2 into conformance to the 802.11g standard when it is ratified.
  • Page 50: Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-To-Peer Workgroup

    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 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 51: 802.11 Authentication

    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 802.11 Authentication The 802.11 standard defines several services that govern how two 802.11 devices communicate. The following events must occur before an 802.11 Station can communicate with an Ethernet network through an access point such as the one built in to the WG511 v2: Turn on the wireless station.
  • Page 52: Shared Key Authentication

    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 802.11 Authentication Open System Steps Access Point (AP) 1) Authentication request sent to AP 2) AP authenticates MODEL IN TER N ET W LA N LO CA L...
  • Page 53: Overview Of Wep Parameters

    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 802.11 Authentication Shared Key Steps Access Point (AP) 1) Authentication request sent to AP MODEL FVM318 IN TER N ET W LA N LO CA L 2) AP sends challenge text...
  • Page 54: Key Size

    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Key Size The IEEE 802.11 standard supports two types of WEP encryption: 40-bit and 128-bit. The 64-bit WEP data encryption method, allows for a five-character (40-bit) input. Additionally, 24 factory-set bits are added to the forty-bit input to generate a 64-bit encryption key.
  • Page 55: Wireless Channels

    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Note: The AP and the client adapters can have different default WEP Keys as long as the keys are in the same order. In other words, the AP can use WEP key 2 as its default key to transmit while a client adapter can use WEP key 3 as its default key to transmit.
  • Page 56: Wpa Wireless Security

    Access products. Starting August of 2003, all new Wi-Fi certified products will have to support WPA. NETGEAR will implement WPA on client and access point products and make this available in the second half of 2003. Existing Wi-Fi certified products will have one year to add WPA support or they will lose their Wi-Fi certification.
  • Page 57: How Does Wpa Compare To Wep

    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 How Does WPA Compare to WEP? WEP is a data encryption method and is not intended as a user authentication mechanism. WPA user authentication is implemented using 802.1x and the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP).
  • Page 58: What Are The Key Features Of Wpa Security

    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 What are the Key Features of WPA Security? The following security features are included in the WPA standard: • WPA Authentication • WPA Encryption Key Management – Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) –...
  • Page 59 User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 • Authentication. EAP over 802.1X is used for authentication. Mutual authentication is gained by choosing an EAP type supporting this feature and is required by WPA. 802.1X port access control prevents full access to the network until authentication completes.
  • Page 60 User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 IEEE 802.1x offers an effective framework for authenticating and controlling user traffic to a protected network, as well as providing a vehicle for dynamically varying data encryption keys via EAP from a RADIUS server, for example.
  • Page 61 User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Client with a WPA- enabled wireless adapter and supplicant (Win XP, Funk, For example, a For example, a Meetinghouse) WPA-enabled AP RADIUS server Windows XP implements 802.1x natively, and several NETGEAR switch and wireless access point products support 802.1x.
  • Page 62 User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 The client sends an EAP-response packet containing the identity to the authentication server. The access point responds by enabling a port for passing only EAP packets from the client to an authentication server located on the wired side of the access point.
  • Page 63 User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) WPA uses TKIP to provide important data encryption enhancements including a per-packet key mixing function, a message integrity check (MIC) named Michael, an extended initialization vector (IV) with sequencing rules, and a re-keying mechanism.
  • Page 64: Is Wpa Perfect

    Product Support for WPA Starting in August, 2003, NETGEAR, Inc. wireless Wi-Fi certified products will support the WPA standard. NETGEAR, Inc. wireless products that had their Wi-Fi certification approved before August, 2003 will have one year to add WPA so as to maintain their Wi-Fi certification.
  • Page 65 User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Changes to Wireless Access Points Wireless access points must have their firmware updated to support the following: • The new WPA information element To advertise their support of WPA, wireless APs send the beacon frame with a new 802.11 WPA information element that contains the wireless AP's security configuration (encryption algorithms and wireless security configuration information).
  • Page 66 User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Microsoft has worked with many wireless vendors to embed the WPA firmware update in the wireless adapter driver. So, to update your Microsoft Windows wireless client, all you have to do is obtain the new WPA-compatible driver and install the driver.
  • Page 67: Preparing Your Pcs For Network Access

    Preparing Your PCs for Network Access This appendix describes how to prepare your PCs to connect to the Internet through the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2. 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 68 User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 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 WG511 v2, the TCP/IP protocol, and the Client for Microsoft Networks.
  • Page 69: Enabling Dhcp To Automatically Configure Tcp/Ip Settings In Windows 98 And Me

    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 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 70 User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 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 71: Selecting Windows' Internet Access Method

    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Selecting Windows’ Internet Access Method On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. Double-click the Internet Options icon. Select “I want to set up my Internet connection manually” or “I want to connect through a Local Area Network”...
  • Page 72: Install Or Verify Windows Networking Components

    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Install or Verify Windows Networking Components To install or verify the necessary components for IP networking: On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
  • Page 73 User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Now the Network Connection window displays. The Connections List that shows all the network connections set up on the PC, located to the right of the window. • Right-click on the Connection with the wireless icon and choose Status.
  • Page 74 User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 The TCP/IP details are presented on the Support tab page. • Select Internet Protocol, and click Properties to view the configuration information. Verify that Obtain an IP address...
  • Page 75: Dhcp Configuration Of Tcp/Ip In Windows 2000

    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows 2000 After you install a network card, TCP/IP for Windows 2000 is configured and set to DHCP without your having to configure it. However, if there are problems, following the steps below to configure TCP/IP with DHCP for Windows 2000.
  • Page 76: Verifying Tcp/Ip Properties For Windows Xp Or 2000

    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 With Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) selected, click on Properties to open the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialogue box. Verify that • Obtain an IP address automatically is selected. •...
  • Page 77: 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. 802.11b IEEE specification for wireless networking at 11 Mbps using direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS) technology and operating in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2.5GHz.
  • Page 78 .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 79 User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Short for Internetwork Packet Exchange, a networking protocol used by the Novell NetWare operating systems. Like UDP/IP, IPX is a datagram protocol used for connectionless communications. Higher-level protocols, such as SPX and NCP, are used for additional error recovery services.
  • Page 80 User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 packet A block of information sent over a network. A packet typically contains a source and destination network address, some protocol and length information, a block of data, and a checksum.
  • Page 81 User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Wired Equivalent Privacy is a data encryption protocol for 802.11b wireless networks. All wireless nodes and access points on the network are configured with a 64-bit or 128-bit Shared Key for data encryption.
  • Page 82 User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 v2 Glossary June 2005...

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