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Installation Guide for the
Model WG511 802.11g
Wireless PC Card




NETGEAR, Inc.
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Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA


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                                                                                           Contents


Chapter 1 - Introduction
   About the WG511 802.11g Wireless PC Card .........................................1
   Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products ......................................1
   What’s in the Box? ...................................................................................2
Chapter 2 - Installing the WG511 802.11g Wireless PC Card
   What You Will Need Before You Begin ....................................................4
        Verify System Requirements .............................................................5
        Observe Location and Range Guidelines ..........................................5
   Two Basic Operating Modes ....................................................................5
   WG511 Default Wireless Configuration Settings ......................................6
   Using the WG511 to Connect to a Wireless Access Point Network in
   Infrastructure Mode ..................................................................................7
   Setup Instructions ....................................................................................8
        For Windows XP Users Installing a WG511 ......................................8
        For Windows 98/Me Users Installing a WG511 ...............................11
        For Windows 2000 Users Installing a WG511 .................................14
   Using the WG511 to Connect in Ad-Hoc Mode ......................................17
   WG511 Wireless Connection Indicators .................................................18
        Interpreting the LED on the WG511 ................................................18
        Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors ..............................................19
   Troubleshooting Tips ..............................................................................20
Chapter 3 Protecting Your Wireless Connection
   Enabling Basic Wireless Security Features ...........................................21
        Identifying the Wireless Network Name (SSID) and WEP Security
        Settings ............................................................................................22
        Setting the Wireless Network Name (SSID) ....................................23
        Configuring WEP Encryption Security .............................................23
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                                                              Chapter 1
                                                           Introduction


This chapter introduces the features, package contents, and appearance of the
NETGEAR® WG511 802.11g Wireless PC Card.


About the WG511 802.11g Wireless PC Card

The WG511 802.11g Wireless PC Card 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 and around your home. It is designed for notebook
computers running Microsoft® Windows®. It is both 16-bit PCMCIA and 32-bit
CardBus compatible and works in any available PCMCIA or CardBus slot. Its
auto-sensing capability allows the highest packet transfer or dynamic range
shifting to the lower speeds due to distance or operating limitations in an
environment with a lot of electromagnetic interference.

It provides reliable, standards-based 802.11g LAN connectivity that is protected
with industry-standard security. It works with Windows 95B, 98, Me, NT4, 2000,
and XP operating systems.


Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products

The WG511 PC Card provides the following features:
•   Reliable IEEE 802.11g standard-based wireless technology.
•   Supports roaming between access points when configured in Infrastructure
    mode.


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•   11 Mbps high rate speed. Wireless nodes negotiate to operate in the optimal
    data transfer rate. In a noisy environment or when the distance between the
    wireless nodes is far, the wireless nodes automatically fall back to operate at
    the lower transfer rate of two or one Megabit per second.
•   Highest level of data encryption using128-bit Shared Key WEP data
    encryption method. Lower level of data encryption or no data encryption is
    available to simplify your network setup or to improve data transfer rate.

The following Netgear products can be configured to communicate with the
WG511 PC Card.
•   WAB102 Dual Band Access Point
•   WAB501 Dual Band PC Card
•   MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter
•   ME102 802.11b Wireless Access Point
•   MA311 802.11b Wireless PCI Adapter
•   MR314 802.11b Wireless Cable/DSL Router
•   MA701 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card


What’s in the Box?

The product package should contain the following items:
•   WG511 802.11g Wireless PC Card
•   Installation Guide for the Model WG511 802.11g Wireless PC Card
•   Model WG511 Resource CD, including:
    — Driver and Configuration Utility Software
    — Reference Guide for the Model WG511 802.11g Wireless PC Card in
        Adobe Acrobat PDF file format
    — Reference Guide for the Model WG511 802.11g Wireless PC Card in
        HTML format
•   Warranty card
•   Support information card

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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 WG511 802.11g Wireless PC Card has two interfaces. The PCMCIA Type II
connector connects to any notebook PC with an available PCMCIA or CardBus
slot. The wireless interface of the WG511 802.11g Wireless PC Card remains
outside of the notebook PC chassis when the wireless PC card is inserted into a
notebook. The green LED indicates the wireless link condition of the WG511
802.11g Wireless PC Card with another wireless node or the associated access
point.




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                                     Chapter 2
                                  Installing the
                WG511 802.11g Wireless PC Card


This section describes how to set up your WG511 802.11g Wireless PC Card for
wireless connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN).


         Note: Indoors, computers can connect over 802.11 wireless networks at
         a maximum range of up to 500 feet. With this distance, and because
         walls do not always block wireless signals, others outside your
         immediate area could access your network. It is important to take
         appropriate steps to secure your network from unauthorized access. The
         WG511 802.11g Wireless PC Card provides highly effective security
         features which are covered in Section 3 of this manual. Netgear strongly
         recommends you deploy the security features appropriate to your needs.


What You Will Need Before You Begin

You need to verify your computer meets the minimum system requirements and
identify the wireless network configuration settings of the WLAN where you will
connect before you can configure your wireless pc card and connect.




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Verify System Requirements

Before installing the WG511 802.11g Wireless PC Card, please make sure that
these minimum requirements have been met:
• You must have a Pentium® Class notebook computer with an available
    PCMCIA or Cardbus slot.
• A CD-ROM drive.
• 5 Mbytes of free hard disk space.
• Some versions of Windows may ask for the original Windows operating
    system installation files to complete the installation of the WG511 driver
    software.


Observe Location and Range Guidelines
Computers can connect over 802.11g wireless networks indoors at a maximum
range of approximately 500 feet. However, the operating distance or range of your
wireless connection can vary significantly based on the physical location of the
computer with the WG511 802.11g Wireless PC Card. For best results, avoid
potential sources of interference, such as:
•   Large metal surfaces
•   Microwaves
•   2.4 GHz Cordless phones

In general, 802.11g wireless devices can communicate through walls. However, if
the walls are constructed with concrete, or have metal, or metal mesh, the 802.11g
effective range will decrease if such materials are between the devices.


Two Basic Operating Modes

The WG511 PC Card, like all 802.11b adapters, can operate in the following two
basic modes:


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•   Infrastructure Mode: An 802.11 networking framework in which devices
    and computers communicate with each other by first going through an access
    point (AP).

    For example, this mode is used when computers in a house connect to an
    Access Point that is attached to a router which lets multiple computers share a
    single Cable or DSL broadband Internet connection.
•   Ad-Hoc Mode: An 802.11 networking framework in which devices or
    computers communicate directly with each other, without the use of an AP.

    For example, Ad-Hoc Mode is used when two Windows computers are
    configured with file and print sharing enabled and you want to exchange files
    directly between them.

Both of these configuration options are available with the WG511 PC Card.


WG511 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.

Note: All NETGEAR, Inc. 802.11 wireless access products use the same factory
settings as the WG511 and will work without any configuration changes.
Your WG511 802.11g Wireless PC Card factory default basic settings are:

•   Wireless network name Service Set Identification (SSID): Wireless
    Note: In order for the WG511 PC Card to communicate with a wireless access
    point or wireless adapter, all devices must be configured with the same SSID.
•   Mode (Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc): Infrastructure



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Using the WG511 to Connect to a Wireless Access
Point Network in Infrastructure Mode



                                          Wireless Access Point




                                      Cable/DSL Router
         WG511 Wireless PC Card
         in a Notebook Computer




                                  Cable or DSL modem




Figure 2-1: NETGEAR WG511 Wireless PC Card in Infrastructure Mode


This section provides instructions for setting up the WG511 802.11g Wireless PC
Card. 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.




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Setup Instructions

Use the procedure below that corresponds to the version of Windows you are
using.


For Windows XP Users Installing a WG511

          Insert the WG511 PC Card into your computer.
          a. Power on your notebook and let the operating system boot up
            completely.
          b. Insert the Model WG511 Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive.
          c. Locate an available PCMCIA or CardBus slot on the side of your
            notebook. If your notebook computer has two PCMCIA or CardBus
            slots, the WG511 802.11g Wireless PC Card can be inserted into
            either slot.
          d. Hold the PC Card with the Netgear logo facing up and insert it into
            the PC card slot.




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    Install the WG511 driver
    and configuration utility
    software.
    a. A Found New Hardware
      Wizard is displayed. Select
      Install the software
      automatically
      (Recommended) and then
      click Next.
    b. Windows XP looks into the
      CD-ROM for the necessary      Windows XP Add New Hardware Wizard
      software to be installed.
      The wizard will
      automatically install both
      the driver and the
      configuration utility onto
      the hard drive.                   Windows XP Wireless Network
    c. After the installation                Connection Alert
      completes, click Finish to
                                    Note: The Netgear and Windows XP
      close the wizard.
                                    utilities let you set up your WG511.
    d. After installing the WG511, The Netgear installation utility
       Windows XP will display a defaults to turning off the Windows
       “Wireless Network            XP utilities. You cannot use both at
       Connection #” message.       the same time. The Netgear screens
                                    are presented in step 3 below.
    e. Click on the X to close this
       message.
    f. You should see the WG511
      system tray icon on the
      right in the lower right
      portion of the Windows
      task bar.                        WG511 LAN Configuration Utility
                                            System Tray Icon


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Configure your wireless
adapter.
a. The WG511 default settings
  are as follows:
  •   SSID: Wireless
  •   Mode (Infrastructure or
      Ad-Hoc):
      Infrastructure
  •   WEP encryption not
      enabled.
b. Click on the System Tray
  icon to run the wireless
  LAN configuration utility
  to verify your settings
                                      WG511 Configuration Utility
  Note: If your WLAN
  settings are different from
  the Netgear default settings,
  you will not connect. Set up
  your WG511 accordingly.
Verify wireless connectivity to your network.
The WG511 has an LED labeled LINK that indicates the wireless link
condition of the station. Solid green indicates a good connection.
Blinking indicates attempting to connect. Off indicates the card is
turned off or not fully plugged in.
Verify connectivity by accessing the Internet or network resources.
Note: If you are unable to connect, see “Troubleshooting Tips” on page
20. Also, for problems with accessing network resources, the Windows
Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and
configured properly on your computers. Please refer to “Preparing Your
PCs for Network Access” on page 39 of the Reference Manual on the
Model WG511 Resource CD.


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For Windows 98/Me Users Installing a WG511

      Insert the WG511 PC Card into your computer.
      a. Power on your notebook and let the operating system boot up
        completely.
      b. Have the Windows 98 or Me operating system installation files
        handy. Windows 98/Me needs these files to complete the creating and
        installation of new network adapter hardware drivers.

        Note: The MA401 driver supports Windows 95/B and above.
        Windows 95 and Windows 95A are not supported.
      c. Insert the Model WG511 Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive.
      d. Locate an available PCMCIA or CardBus slot on the side of your
        notebook. If your notebook computer has two PCMCIA or CardBus
        slots, the WG511 802.11g Wireless PC Card can be inserted into
        either slot.
      e. Hold the PC Card with the Netgear logo facing up and insert it into
        the PC card slot.




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Install the WG511 driver
and configuration utility
software.
a. After inserting the WG511
  802.11g Wireless PC Card,
  the Windows 98/Me Add
  New Hardware Wizard is
  displayed. Click Next, select
  Search for the best driver
  for your device
                                    Windows 98/Me Add Hardware Wizard
  (Recommended) and click
  Next again.
b. Windows 98/Me prompts
  for the location of the driver.
  Click the CD-ROM drive
  box and click Next to
  proceed. The wizard will
  install both the driver and
  the configuration utility. If
  Windows requests the
  Windows operating system
  files, insert the Windows 98/
  Me CD and follow the
  prompts to proceed.
c. After the installation
  completes, click Finish.
d. Click Yes when asked if you
  want to reboot the system.
e. You should now see the
  Windows system tray icon            WG511 LAN Configuration Utility
                                           System Tray Icon
  on the right in the lower
  right portion of the
  Windows task bar.

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     Configure your wireless
     adapter.
     a. The WG511 default settings
       are as follows:
       •   SSID: Wireless
       •   Mode (Infrastructure or
           Ad-Hoc):
           Infrastructure
       •   WEP encryption not
           enabled.
     b. Click on the System Tray
       icon to run the wireless
       LAN configuration utility to
       verify your settings
                                             WG511 Configuration Utility
       Note: If your WLAN
       settings are different from
       the Netgear default settings,
       you will not connect. Set up
       your WG511 accordingly.

     Verify wireless connectivity to your network.
     The WG511 has an LED labeled LINK that indicates the wireless link
     condition of the station. Solid green indicates a good connection.
     Blinking indicates attempting to connect. Off indicates the card is turned
     off or not fully plugged in.
     Verify connectivity by accessing the Internet or network resources.
     Note: If you are unable to connect, see “Troubleshooting Tips” on page
     20. Also, for problems with accessing network resources, the Windows
     Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and
     configured properly on your computers. Please refer to “Preparing Your
     PCs for Network Access” on page 39 of the Reference Manual on the
     Model WG511 Resource CD.

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For Windows 2000 Users Installing a WG511

      Insert the WG511 PC Card into your computer.
      a. Power on your notebook and let the operating system boot up
        completely.
      b. Have the Windows 2000 operating system installation files handy.
        Windows 2000 needs these files to complete the creating and
        installation of new network adapter hardware drivers.
      c. Insert the Model WG511 Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive.
        Note: You may need to be logged on to Windows 2000 with
        administrator rights to complete the installation of new hardware to
        your PC.
      d. Locate an available PCMCIA or CardBus slot on the side of your
        notebook. If your notebook computer has two PCMCIA or CardBus
        slots, the WG511 802.11g Wireless PC Card can be inserted into
        either slot.
      e. Hold the PC Card with the Netgear logo facing up and insert it into
        the PC card slot.




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     Install the WG511 driver
     and configuration utility
     software.
     a. After inserting the WG511,
       the Windows Found New
       Hardware Wizard is
       displayed. Click Next, select
       Search for the best driver
       for your device
       (Recommended) and the
       click Next again.
                                        Windows 2000 Found New Hardware
     b. When Windows 2000
                                                     Wizard
       prompts for the location of
       the driver software, select
       the CD-ROM drive.
       Clicking Next to proceed.
     c. If Windows 2000 warns
       about a Digital Signature
       Not Found, click Yes to
       continue. Netgear has tested
       the WG511 to assure that it
       is compatible with Windows
       2000. If requested, insert the
       Windows 2000 CD and
       follow the prompts to                Digital Signature Not Found
       proceed.
     d. Click Finish to close the
       wizard. Click Yes to reboot
       the system.
     e. You should now see the
       Windows system tray icon
       in the Windows task bar.          WG511 LAN Configuration Utility
                                              System Tray Icon


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Configure your wireless
adapter.
a. The WG511 default settings
  are as follows:
  •   SSID: Wireless
  •   Mode (Infrastructure or
      Ad-Hoc):
      Infrastructure
  •   WEP encryption not
      enabled.
b. Click on the System Tray
  icon to run the wireless
  LAN configuration utility to
  verify your settings
                                        WG511 Configuration Utility
  Note: If your WLAN
  settings are different from
  the Netgear default settings,
  you will not connect. Set up
  your WG511 accordingly.

Verify wireless connectivity to your network.
The WG511 has an LED labeled LINK that indicates the wireless link
condition of the station. Solid green indicates a good connection.
Blinking indicates attempting to connect. Off indicates the card is turned
off or not fully plugged in.
Verify connectivity by accessing the Internet or network resources.
Note: If you are unable to connect, see “Troubleshooting Tips” on page
20. Also, for problems with accessing network resources, the Windows
Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and
configured properly on your computers. Please refer to “Preparing Your
PCs for Network Access” on page 39 of the Reference Manual on the
Model WG511 Resource CD.

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Using the WG511 to Connect in Ad-Hoc Mode




                                WG511 Wireless PC Card
                                in a Notebook Computer




       WG511 Wireless PC Card
       in a Notebook Computer


Figure 2-2: NETGEAR WG511 Wireless PC Card in Ad-Hoc Mode

Ad-Hoc Mode is an 802.11 networking framework in which devices or computers
communicate directly with each other, without the use of an access point. For
example, Ad-Hoc Mode is used when two Windows computers are configured
with file and print sharing enabled and you want to exchange files directly
between them. To use the Ad-Hoc mode, install the WG511 following the
instructions above for your version of the Windows operating system. However,
select Ad-Hoc mode instead of Infrastructure mode. Otherwise all the other
settings would be the same. Again, unless both computers are configured to
operate in Ad-Hoc mode, you will not be able to connect.




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WG511 Wireless Connection Indicators

The WG511 802.11g Wireless PC Card provides the following two indicators
which give you feedback on the status of your wireless connection:
•   The green LED on the WG511 802.11g Wireless PC Card indicates the
    wireless link condition of the MA401 Wireless PC Card with another wireless
    node or associated access point.
•   The SysTray icon is on the System Tray portion of the taskbar in the
    Microsoft Windows desktop. The color of this icon indicates the status of the
    wireless connection.


Interpreting the LED on the WG511




Figure 2-3: WG511 LED

•   If the LED is on, the card is plugged in to the notebook PC.
•   If the LED is on and is a steady green, the WG511 has a connection with an
    access point or another 802.11 device.
•   If the LED is blinking, the WG511 is trying to establish a connection but is
    unable to do so. If the LED is blinking, check your configuration, or try
    moving to a different location where the wireless signal quality is better.


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Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors
The System Tray (SysTray) resides on one end of the taskbar in the Microsoft
Windows desktop. The wireless LAN configuration utility installation for the
MA401 Wireless PC Card adds a configuration and status reporting utility icon in
the SysTray.




  Color             Condition                         Description
 Red         The wireless PC Card has    The wireless PC Card is not able to
             no connection to any        link to any access point or the link
             other wireless node.        between the wireless PC Card and the
                                         access point is lost. Check your
                                         configuration or try moving to a
                                         location where the wireless signal
                                         quality is better.

 Yellow      The wireless PC Card has    The link condition between the
             a connection with another   wireless PC Card and the associated
             wireless node.              access point is weak. Try moving to
                                         another location where the wireless
                                         signal quality is better, such as closer
                                         to the wireless access point. Also,
                                         look for any possible sources of
                                         interference such as a 2.4 GHz
                                         cordless phone or a large metal
                                         surface.

 Green       The wireless PC Card has    The wireless PC Card has established
             a connection with another   good communication with an access
             wireless node.              point and the signal quality is strong.



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Troubleshooting Tips

If you have problems connected to your wireless network, try the tips below.

    Symptom             Cause                         Solution

 The PC Card       The wireless PC     Remove and reinsert the wireless PC
 LED is not lit.   card is not         Card.
                   inserted into the
                                       Check the device manager in
                   slot properly or
                                       Windows to see if the PC Card is
                   the proper
                                       recognized in the Windows operating
                   wireless WG511
                                       system. Reload the driver if necessary.
                   802.11g Wireless
                   PC Card software    Try to install the WG511 in a different
                   is not loaded.      PCMCIA slot on your system if one is
                                       available.

 The LED is        The wireless PC     The access point may not be powered
 blinking          Card is             on.
 repeatedly.       attempting to
                                       The access point and the PC card are
                   connect to access
                                       not configured with the same wireless
                   point but cannot
                                       parameters. Check the SSID and WEP
                   connect.
                                       settings.

 I can connect     This could be a     Check to make sure that the access
 to an access      physical layer      point is physically connected to the
 point, but I do   problem or a        Ethernet network.
 not see the       network
                                       Make sure that the IP addresses and
 other             configuration
                                       the Windows networking parameters
 computers on      problem.
                                       are all configured correctly.
 the network.




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                                    Chapter 3
          Protecting Your Wireless Connection


The absence of a physical connection between nodes makes wireless links
vulnerable to information theft. This chapter describes how to use the basic
security features of the WG511 802.11g Wireless PC Card to protect your
connection.


Enabling Basic Wireless Security Features

There are several ways you can strengthen the security of your wireless
connection.
•   Enable Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption of the wireless data
    communications.
•   Change the factory default SSID setting of the WG511 802.11g Wireless PC
    Card.

In addition to the WG511 wireless security features, you should also configure
appropriate LAN network security features such as requiring a user name and
password to access the shared resources in your network.

Netgear strongly recommends that, at a minimum, you configure your wireless
network to use an SSID other than the default setting.The procedures below
identify how to change the SSID and WEP encryption settings of your WG511
802.11g Wireless PC Card.




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Identifying the Wireless Network Name (SSID) and
WEP Security Settings
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.
•   Wireless Network Name (SSID): The Service Set Identification (SSID)
    identifies the wireless local area network. Wireless is the default WG511
    SSID. You may customize it by using up to 32 alphanumeric characters.
    Netgear recommends that you write your customized SSID on the line below.
    Note: The SSID in the wireless access point is the SSID you configure in the
    wireless pc card. For the access point and wireless nodes to communicate with
    each other, all must be configured with the same SSID.
    Wireless network name (SSID): ______________________________
•   WEP Security Encryption key: The default WEP encryption key number is 1,
    and the default key size is 64 bits.
    Note: The key number as well as the key value used by both the Wireless
    Access Point and wireless nodes must be the same. If they are different, you
    will not be able to connect.
    WEP Encryption Key Size, circle one: 64 or 128 bits
    WEP Encryption Passphrase, if used: ____________________________
    A Passphrase is used to automatically generate the WEP hexadecimal
    numbers for the key. If the wireless network Access Point uses a Passphrase,
    you can also use that here. Otherwise, you will have to manually enter the
    hexadecimal numbers.
    WEP Hexadecimal Numbers: ______________________________
    The WEP Hexadecimal Numbers are needed if a Passphrase is not used in the
    wireless network access point but rather if the key is manually entered.

Use the procedures below to configure basic security settings in the WG511.


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Setting the Wireless Network Name (SSID)
These settings must match the settings of the wireless Access Point. Follow the
steps below to perform this procedure.
1.   Run the Config Utility and select the Configuration tab page.
2.   To change the SSID, enter a new SSID.
     Note: The characters are case sensitive.
3.   Click Apply or OK for the changes to take effect.


Configuring WEP Encryption Security
Following the steps below to perform this procedure.
1.   Run the Config Utility and select the Encryption tab page.
2.   Select the WEP encryption strength you will use. The choices are:
     •   64-bit WEP data encryption
     •   128-bit WEP data encryption

         Note: Larger encryption keys require more processing and may slow the
         communications response times.
3.   Check the Create with Passphrase radio button and enter the passphrase. Click
     Apply and the configuration utility automatically generates the WEP keys.

     Note: The characters are case sensitive. Be sure to use the same passphrase
     for all the wireless devices in the network.
     If the passphrase method is not available in the other devices, you must
     manually enter the keys to match exactly what is in the access point and other
     802.11b wireless devices.
4.   The Default Key setting must match what is set in the access point and the
     other 802.11 wireless devices.
5.   Click Apply then OK for the changes to take effect.
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Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer
It is hereby certified that the Model MA401 Wireless PC Card has been suppressed in accordance with the
conditions set out in the BMPT- AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. The operation of some equipment (for
example, test transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to certain restrictions.
Please refer to the notes in the operating instructions.
Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the
market and has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations.

VCCI Statement
This equipment is in the Class B category (information equipment to be used in a residential area or an adjacent
area thereto) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Data
Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines aimed at preventing radio interference in such residential
areas. When used near a radio or TV receiver, it may become the cause of radio interference. Read instructions
for correct handling.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice




This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1.      This device may not cause harmful interference.
2.      This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
        operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures: (1) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna, (2) Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver, (3) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected, (4) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In order
to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna
shall not be less than 1 inch (2.5 cm) during normal operation.

Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations
This digital apparatus (Model MA401 Wireless PC Card) 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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NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
E-mail: support@NETGEAR.com
www.NETGEAR.com



Document Created: 2002-12-19 23:03:57
Document Modified: 2002-12-19 23:03:57

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