Basic Setup 3-1
202-10041-01 September 2004
Chapter 3
Basic Setup
This chapter describes how to install your NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit
CardBus WAG511 and set up basic wireless connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network
(WLAN). Advanced wireless network configuration is covered in Chapter 4, “Netgear Smart
Wireless Wizard” in this manual.
What You 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.
Verifying System Requirements
Before installing the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511, please
make sure that these minimum requirements have been met:
• You must have a notebook PC with a Pentium
®
300 MHz or higher compatible processor with
an available CardBus slot.
Note: The WAG511 will not work in a PCMCIA slot. If you are not sure about what type of
slot your computer has, consult the documentation or manufacturer’s web site for your
computer.
•A CD-ROM drive.
• 5 Mbytes of free hard disk space.
Note: Indoors, computers can easily connect to 802.11 wireless networks at distances of
several hundred feet. 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 NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless
PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 provides highly effective security features which are
covered in “Wireless Security Configuration” on page 5-1 in this manual. Deploy the
security features appropriate to your needs.
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