NETGEAR WG511T User Manual

Contents vii
Contents
Chapter 1
About This Manual
Audience .........................................................................................................................1-1
Scope .............................................................................................................................1-1
Typographical Conventions ............................................................................................1-2
Special Message Formats ..............................................................................................1-2
How to Use the HTML Version of this Manual ................................................................1-3
How to Print this Manual .................................................................................................1-4
Chapter 2
Introduction
About the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511T ................2-1
Key Features and Related NETGEAR 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
Verifying System Requirements ...............................................................................3-1
Observing Location and Range Guidelines ..............................................................3-2
Two Basic Operating Modes ...........................................................................................3-2
WG511T Default Wireless Configuration Settings ..........................................................3-3
Basic Installation Instructions .........................................................................................3-4
For Windows XP Users Installing a WG511T ...........................................................3-4
For Windows 2000 & 98/Me Users Installing a WG511T .........................................3-8
WG511T Wireless Connection Indicators .....................................................................3-12
Interpreting the LED on the WG511T .....................................................................3-12
Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors .....................................................................3-13
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................3-14
Basic Tips ...............................................................................................................3-14
Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions .......................................................3-15

NETGEAR WG511T Specifications

Radio Specifications

radio data rate	1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps and 108 Mbps in turbo mode
frequency US	2.412 ~ 2.462 GHz
frequency Japan	2.412 ~ 2.484 GHz
frequency Europe ETSI	2.412 ~ 2.472 GHz
frequency Spain	2.457 ~ 2.462 GHz
frequency France	2.457 ~ 2.472 GHz

Security

encryption	40-bit (also called 64-bit) and 128-bit WEP Encryption
electromagnetic compliance	FCC Part 15 Sub Class B
modulation type	OFDM with BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM, DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK

Physical Specifications

dimensions	119 x 54 x 6 mm (4.68 x 2.12 x .25 in.)
weight	46 g (1.6 oz)
warranty	NETGEAR 1-year warranty