Netgear WG511v2 - 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus Guía De Instalación
)NSTALLATION
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2
These setup instructions assume that you will connect to an access point or
wireless router.
wireless router.
Estimated Completion 10 minutes.
Windows XP Installation
1. First, install the WG511v2 software.
Insert the NETGEAR CD. If the
CD main page does not appear,
double click autorun.exe on
the CD.
CD main page does not appear,
double click autorun.exe on
the CD.
a.
Click the Install Software link
and the Smart Wizard starts.
and the Smart Wizard starts.
b. Follow the Wizard steps, and
click Next to continue.
c.
When the Installation
Complete message appears,
click Next.
Complete message appears,
click Next.
2. Now, insert the wireless PC
card.
a.
When prompted, insert your
wireless PC card.
wireless PC card.
You will be prompted to select
the country where you are
located.
the country where you are
located.
b. Select the country and click
Agree.
3. Use the Smart Wizard to set up your wireless PC card.
a.
Choose to set up your wireless
adapter either with the NETGEAR
Smart Wizard (recommended) or the
Windows configuration utility.
adapter either with the NETGEAR
Smart Wizard (recommended) or the
Windows configuration utility.
Note: If you choose the Windows
Zero Configuration option, then you
must read the Windows XP
documentation for instructions.
Zero Configuration option, then you
must read the Windows XP
documentation for instructions.
b. Click Next to accept the NETGEAR
Smart Wizard.
You will be prompted to let the
wizard help you connect to a network
(recommended).
wizard help you connect to a network
(recommended).
c.
Click Next to accept.
d. Select the wireless network from the
drop down list, and the wizard
records your choice.
records your choice.
Note: Hidden networks do not
broadcast the Network Name
(SSID). These networks are included
in the drop down list, but the
Network Name (SSID) is blank.
broadcast the Network Name
(SSID). These networks are included
in the drop down list, but the
Network Name (SSID) is blank.
If the network uses security, then the
Smart Wizard detects it.
Smart Wizard detects it.
e.
Follow the Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for saving a Profile.
f.
After you have reviewed the settings, click Finish.
The WG511v2 icon
appears in the system tray and on the desktop; and
the Settings page opens. The wizard initiates your wireless connection. It
could take up to a minute for your wireless connection to be established.
could take up to a minute for your wireless connection to be established.
4. Use the status bar to verify your wireless connectivity.
The status bar is located at the bottom of the Settings page.
•
The connection status indicator
and the WG511v2 system tray icon
show the status of the connection.
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For details about the icons in the status bar, the WG511v2 LEDs, and
troubleshooting tips, see the User Manual on the NETGEAR CD.
troubleshooting tips, see the User Manual on the NETGEAR CD.
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The Internet/Router connection indicator shows the progress of your
connection.
connection.
Connection Indicator
Description
Connected to Internet
Wireless Internet connection OK.
Connected to Router
Wireless connection to router OK
but no Internet connection at router.
but no Internet connection at router.
___.___.___.___ or
169.254..x.x
169.254..x.x
Wireless connection to a router OK
but problem with the router. See the
online help or User Manual for
troubleshooting tips.
but problem with the router. See the
online help or User Manual for
troubleshooting tips.
connection
status
Internet/router
unlocked: network
signal strength
indicator
connection indicator
does not use security