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Configuring a Netgear WG511 version 1 wireless adapter

This document describes how to install the Netgear WG511 version 1 wireless adapter on a PC running Windows XP or Windows 2000. We recommend that you print this guide to use as a reference.

The WG511 PCMCIA wireless adapter is a PC card used to connect a laptop, or desktop equipped with a suitable card reader, to your wireless network.


Set up your modem router

It is recommended that you setup your AOL supported modem router using the AOL Easy Installer or manufacturers CD before you setup your wireless adapter.

When you set up your modem router, we recommend that you enable the security features to keep your wireless network protected. For use with this wireless adapter, please set up WEP 128 bit encryption rather than WPA. You will be asked for a Wireless Network Name (SSID) and a Wireless Network Password (WEP128 Passphrase). You will need to use both of these later when you add your computer to your wireless network.

If you have already configured your modem router to use WPA, please change it to WEP 128 bit encryption.


Install the wireless adapter

To begin the installation, insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive of the computer that is going to use the adapter before inserting the PC card. You must follow the installation process and ONLY insert the card into the appropriate port on the computer when prompted.

When the CD is inserted in the machine, it should auto-run.
Note: If it does not run automatically, double-click My Computer on your Windows desktop, then right-click your CD-ROM drive and choose Auto-play. If the installation screen still does not appear, double-click the CD-ROM drive, then double-click SETUP or SETUP.EXE. The Setup Tools page will be displayed.

To install the wireless adapter:

1. Click Install.
2. Scroll down and choose Install Software, then click Open.
3. If a security warning appears asking 'Do you want to run or save this file?' click Run.
4. Click Next.
5. The installation directory will default to a folder within your program files (eg C:Program FilesNETGEARWG511). If you would prefer to use a different folder, select a new location by clicking Browse. Click Next to continue.
6. Ensure that you have closed all other programs and that any open documents have been saved, then click Finish.

This will automatically restart your computer.


Connect to your wireless network

The final step is to tell the adapter to contact the router and for the router to accept the connection.

1. Double-click the Netgear icon in the bottom right-hand corner of your screen.
2. Select Europe and click OK.
3. Click Yes.
4. Click Yes again.
5. After this you may need to restart the NetGear wizard. To do this, double-click the Netgear icon in the bottom right-hand corner of your screen.
6. Click the Networks tab.
7. The utility will scan for all available wireless networks within range. If the scan does not occur, click the Scan button.
8. When you set up your wireless router with the AOL Easy Installer you were asked for a Wireless Network Name (See step 1). Locate this name in the list and highlight it, then click Connect.
9. Click the Settings tab.
10. Tick the box marked WEP. Select Create with Passphrase and enter the Wireless Network Password that your chose when you setup your wireless router using the AOL Easy Installer (See step 1).
11. Click Apply and Close.


Connect to AOL

To set up AOL to work on your home network, you need to change the settings to connect via your modem router.

1. Start AOL but do not sign on. Instead, click Sign On Options or Connect Options on the sign-on screen.
2. Click Expert Setup.
3. Click Add Location.
4. Type a name for the location in the Location Name box (eg Router), then click Next.
5. Choose Broadband (High-Speed, cable, DSL, or other ISP), then click Next.
6. Tick Automatically reconnect me and ignore interruptions... then click Next.
7. Select Automatic Connection, then click Next.
8. Click Sign on to AOL now, then sign on to AOL as usual using any of your screen names.

The next time you start the AOL software, you'll notice 'Router' (or whatever name you gave the location) is available as one of the options in the Location box. This allows you to easily switch between using a modem router connection and a different connection (for example, a dial-up modem) if you wish.