)NSTALLATION'UIDE
NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T
These setup instructions assume that you will connect to an access point or wireless router.
Estimated Completion: 10 minutes.
Installation
1. First, install the WG511T
software.
Insert the NETGEAR CD. If the CD main page
does not appear, double click Autorun.exe on
the CD.
a. Click Install the Software. The Check for
Updates window opens.
b. If you are connected to the Internet, click
Check for Updates. If not, you can
choose to install from the CD.
c. When the Installation Complete message appears, click Next.
2. Now, insert the wireless PC
card.
You will be prompted to choose the
country you are located in. Select your
location from the list.
3. Use the Smart Wizard to set up your wireless PC card.
a. Windows 2000 users go to Step b.
Windows XP or Vista users can set up the
wireless adapter either with the
NETGEAR Smart Wizard
(recommended) or the Windows
configuration utility.
•NETGEAR Smart Wizard: Reveals
more information about each network
and makes it easier to troubleshoot
network connection problems.
•Windows Configuration Utility: See the Windows documentation or
“Using Windows XP and Vista Wireless Configuration Utilities” at:
http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm
b. Click Next to accept the NETGEAR
Smart Wizard.
You will be prompted to let the
Connection Wizard guide you
(recommended).
c. Click Finish to accept.
4. Connect to a wireless network.
a. Select the wireless network from the
drop-down list, and the wizard records
your choice.
b. Hidden networks do not broadcast the
Network Name (SSID). These networks
are in the drop-down list, but the
Network Name (SSID) is blank.
c. If the network uses security, then the
Smart Wizard detects it.
d. Follow the Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for saving a Profile.
e. After you have reviewed the settings, click Finish.
The Connection Wizard initiates your wireless connection. It could take up to a
minute for your wireless connection to be established.
Verifying Wireless Connectivity with the Status Bar
• The connection status indicator and the WG511T icon show the status of
the connection.
• For details about the icons in the status bar, the WG511T LEDs, and troubleshooting
tips, see the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T User Manual on the
NETGEAR CD.
• The Internet/Router connection indicator shows the progress of your 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.
___.___.___.___ or
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.
connection
status Internet/router unlocked: network
signal strength
indicator
connection indicator does not use security
connection wizard
