Document Outline

• User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U
  • Technical Support
  • Statement of Conditions
  • FCC Information to User
  • Regulatory Compliance Information
  • Export Restrictions
  • Europe - EU Declaration of Conformity
  • Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations
• Contents
• Chapter 1 About This Manual
  • Audience, Conventions, Publication Date
  • How to Navigate this Manual
  • How to Print this Manual
• Chapter 2 Introduction
  • Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products
    • 802.11a and 802.11b/g Wireless Networking
  • What’s in the Box?
  • A Road Map for ‘How to Get There From Here’
• Chapter 3 Basic Setup
  • What You Need Before You Begin
    • Verifying System Requirements
    • Observing Location and Range Guidelines
  • Two Basic Operating Modes
  • WG511U Default Wireless Configuration Settings
  • Basic Installation Instructions
    • For Windows XP Users Installing a WG511U
    • For Windows 2000 & 98/Me Users Installing a WG511U
  • WG511U Wireless Connection Indicators
    • Interpreting the LED on the WG511U
    • Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors
  • Troubleshooting
    • Basic Tips
    • Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions
• Chapter 4 Netgear Smart Wireless Wizard
  • Understanding the Configuration Options
  • Using Configuration Profiles
    • Connecting to an Access Point in Infrastructure Mode
    • How to Configure an Infrastructure Mode Profile
  • Connecting to Another PC in Ad-hoc Mode
    • How to Configure an Ad-hoc Mode Network
    • What’s on the Statistics Page?
    • Understanding the Advanced Settings Page
• Chapter 5 Wireless Security Configuration
  • Understanding the Security Options
  • Using WEP Security
    • Basic Requirements for WEP
    • WEP Security Settings Worksheet
    • How to Configure WEP Encryption Security
  • Using WPA-PSK Advanced Security
    • Basic Requirements for WPA-PSK
    • WPA-PSK Security Settings Worksheet
    • How to Configure WPA-PSK Advanced Security
• Appendix A Technical Specifications
• Appendix B Wireless Networking Basics
  • Wireless Networking Overview
    • Infrastructure Mode
    • Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup)
    • Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID)
    • Wireless Channels
      • 802.11b/g Wireless Channels
      • 802.11a Legal Power Output and Wireless Channels
  • Wireless Security Overview
  • WEP Overview
    • WEP Authentication
    • WEP Keys
    • How to Use WEP Parameters
  • 802.1x Port Based Network Access Control
  • WPA Wireless Security
    • How Does WPA Compare to WEP?
    • How Does WPA Compare to IEEE 802.11i?
    • What are the Key Features of WPA Security?
    • WPA Data Encryption Key Management
    • Is WPA Perfect?
    • Product Support for WPA
• Appendix C Preparing Your PCs for Network Access
  • Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking
  • Configuring Windows 98 and Me for TCP/IP Networking
    • Install or Verify Windows Networking Components
    • Enabling DHCP to Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings in Windows 98 and Me
    • Selecting Windows’ Internet Access Method
    • Verifying TCP/IP Properties
  • Configuring Windows 2000 or XP for TCP/IP Networking
    • Install or Verify Windows Networking Components
    • DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP or 2000
    • DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP
    • DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows 2000
    • Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP or 2000
• Glossary
  • List of Glossary Terms
• Index