Contents:
Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 1 Unpacking Your New Router 1 What You Need Before You Begin 6 Updating Your Router Firmware 6 Two Setup Methods: Smart Wizard Setup or Manual Setup 6 Smart Wizard Setup 7 Manual Setup 7 Product Registration, Support, and Documentation 12 Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation and Checking for New Firmware 13 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity 15 Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security 16 Help with Troubleshooting 19 Basic Troubleshooting 19 Troubleshooting Connectivity Using the Ping Utility 25 Technical Specifications 27 Factory Default Settings 27 Related Documents 31 Contents iii iv Contents Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Congratulations on your purchase of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the Wireless Router Model WPN824v3 Before you begin installing your router, check the package contents (see Unpacking Your New Router) Become familiar with the front and back panels of your router—especially the status lights—and the important Continue to download »
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Chapter 1 About This Manual Audience, Scope, Conventions 1-1 Chapter 2 Introduction About the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2 2-1 Key Features and Compatible Products 2-1 What’s in the Box? 2-2 A Road Map for ‘How to Get There From Here’ 2-3 Chapter 3 Basic Setup What You Need Before You Begin 3-1 Verify System Requirements 3-1 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines 3-2 Infrastructure and Ad Hoc Modes 3-2 WG511v2 Default Wireless Settings 3-2 Basic Installation Instructions 3-3 For Windows XP Users Installing a WG511v2 3-3 For Windows 2000 & 98SE/Me Users Installing a WG511v2 3-6 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet 3-9 The Smart Wizard Status Bar 3-9 The WG511v2 Icon Colors 3-11 WG511v2 LEDs 3-11 Removing the WG511v2 Software 3-12 Upgrading the WG511v2 Software 3-12 Chapter 4 Network Connections and Wireless Security Understanding the WG511v2 Smart Wizard 4-1 Finding a Network 4-2 vii v22, December 2005 
About This Manual Conventions, Formats and Scope i How to Use This Manual ii How to Print this Manual ii Chapter 1 Basic Setup What You Need Before You Begin 1-1 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines 1-2 WPN311 Default Wireless Settings 1-2 Installation 1-3 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet 1-7 WPN311 Icon Colors 1-7 Smart Wizard Status Bar 1-8 Removing the WPN311 Software 1-9 Upgrading the WPN311 Software 1-9 Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility 2-1 Understanding the Smart Wizard 2-2 Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area 2-2 Finding a Network 2-4 Profiles 2-5 Adding Profiles 2-5 Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router 2-6 Setting up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile 2-7 Starting a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 2-10 Wireless Security 2-11 Using Wireless Security Features 2-11 Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings 2-12 vii v30, January 2007 
Introduction 1 Package Contents 1 System Requirements 2 1: Preparing to Install the ME101 2 Placement and Range Guidelines 2 Operating Mode 2 ME101 Default Wireless Configuration Settings 3 2: Installing the ME101 4 Connecting One Device 5 Connecting Multiple Devices 6 3: Configuring Your ME101 7 Identifying the Wireless Network Name (SSID), IP Address, and WEP Security Settings 7 Installing the Configuration Utility 8 Configuring the Bridge for Your Wireless Network 9 Changing the Password for the Bridge 10 Upgrading the Bridge 10 Enabling WEP Security on the Bridge 11 Using the Browser-based Configuration Software 12 ME101 80211b Wireless Ethernet Bridge Lights and Settings 15 ME101 80211b Wireless Ethernet Bridge Lights 15 Restoring the Bridge to the Default Settings 15 ME101 80211b Wireless Ethernet Bridge Status Settings 16 Troubleshooting Tips 18 ME101 80211b Wireless Ethernet Bridge Specifications 20 System Requirements 20 Bridge Specifications 20 Environmental Specifications 20 Introduction 
About This Manual Conventions, Formats and Scope ix How to Use This Manual x How to Print this Manual x Chapter 1 Basic Setup What You Need Before You Begin 1-1 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines 1-2 What Is in the Box 1-2 WG311T Default Wireless Settings 1-2 Installation 1-3 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet 1-6 Smart Wizard Status Bar 1-7 WG311T Icon Colors 1-8 Removing the WG311T Software 1-9 Upgrading the WG311T Software 1-9 Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility 2-1 Understanding the Smart Wizard 2-2 Viewing Networks in Your Area 2-2 Finding a Network 2-4 Profiles 2-5 Adding Profiles 2-5 Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router 2-6 Setting up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile 2-7 Starting a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 2-9 Wireless Security 2-10 Using Wireless Security Features 2-10 vii v50, January 2007 Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings 2-11 
