User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2

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User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2Configure your WG511v2 and save theProfile.a. Click on the WG511v2 systray icon toopen the WG511v2 configuration utility.The utility opens to the Settings tabpage.b. For the Network Name (SSID), use thedefault of Any (First available network)or type an SSID for your network.Tip: As an alternative to typing in theSSID, you can use the drop-down list orthe Networks tab to view the availablewireless networks, and choose the oneyou want.c. Click Apply to activate the connection.d. You can also enter a profile name andclick Save Profile to store the currentsettings.Tip: If you use your desktop PC toconnect to a wireless network at workand at home, create profiles called workand home. Then, activate whichever oneyou need for wherever you are located.Click here to open the configuration utility.WG511v2 system tray iconWG511v2 Configuration UtilityNote: The NETGEAR default settings areInfrastructure mode, with Any (case sensitive)for the wireless network name SSID, and WEPdisabled. If your WLAN settings are different fromthe NETGEAR default settings, you will notconnect. Set up your WG511v2 accordingly.Note: This procedure assumes you areconnecting to a wireless network which is notusing WEP security. If your network includes WEPsettings, click the Security tab page and configurethe WG511v2 accordingly. For help with thesesteps, click the Help button in the WG511v2Configuration Utility to view context- sensitivehelp information, or see “Enabling WirelessSecurity Features” on page 3-8.2-10 Basic Setup
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2Verify wireless connectivity to your network.a. Verify that your Connection and Status Monitor information matches your wirelessnetwork.b. Check the two LEDs on the WG511v2:Activity LEDLink LEDTable 2-2:LED DescriptionsLED Activity DescriptionLink - GreenActivity -AmberOnBlinkingOn/BlinkingOffThe card is plugged in to the notebook PC.Blinking indicates the WG511 is trying to establish aconnection but is unable to do so.If blinking, the WG511 has a connection and istransmitting or receiving data.There is no data transmission on the wireless network.c. Verify connectivity to the Internet or network resources.Note: If you are unable to connect, see troubleshooting tips in the Basic Installation section ofthe Reference Manual on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 Resource CD.Basic Setup 2-11
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