WG511T Software Version 5.2

WG511T Software Version 5.2 
for Vista and Windows 2000 and Windows XP

Published Nov 15, 2007

Driver Version: 7.3.1.25 (for Vista), 4.2.2.14 (for XP/2000) 
Utility Version: 7.0.12.4 (for Vista), 2.64.33.3 (for XP/2000)

Improvements and Fixes

Vista:

1. Pass WHQL certification for Windows Vista.
2. Fixed: Domain login fail.
3. Fixed: UI may get stock on some operations.
4. Fixed: Default profile can not connect to the AP with the strongest signal
5. Fixed: The performance status in static page can not match the real throughput.
6. Fixed: When change profile with WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK, the encryption type can not change normally.
7. Fixed: Sometimes the survey page can not list any networks.
8. Fixed: The utility will get stuck when back from sleep mode.

Windows XP/2000:

1. Fixed: Modify lock icon in status bar when connect to encrypted network.
2. Fixed: WEP password can exceed 32 characters.

Known limitations

Vista driver limitation:

1. XR (Extended Range) not support.
2. Can’t get hidden AP’s channel, a/b/g mode and security mode.
3. When connect to Ad-hoc mode, can not list infrastructure list.
4. Can’t capture CTS/RTS packet.
5. Fragment setting doesn’t work properly.
6. Link speed always report 54Mbps on 11g connection and 11mbps on 11b.
7. Ad-hoc mode, the connection is very poor except WPA2-PSK mode.

Vista Utility issues:

1. While waiting for DHCP IP address assignment, the status bar will temporarily display 169.254.57.150 as the IP address before switching to the correct IP Address.

Windows XP/2000 Utility issues:

1. The utility can not show 108M link speed even it connect to 108M router (WGT624 or WPN824).

Installation Instructions

1. Since you will be asked to restart your computer, close all other programs before starting.
2. Download using the button below to a convenient place such as your desktop.
3. Make sure the adapter is physically installed.
4. Select Start > Programs > WG511T Smart Wizard > Uninstall NETGEAR WG511T Software.

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6. Follow the on screen instructions to uninstall the software.
7. REMOVE THE WG511T ADAPTER FROM YOUR COMPUTER.
8. Double click to run the installer, which is the file you just downloaded.

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10. Click Next
11. Click Accept to accept the license agreement.
12. Click Next to install the software to the default directory.

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14. Click Next on the Software Installation Complete window to begin Hardware installation
15. Plug the WG511T adapter into your computer.
16. Click Next to use the Smart Wizard to help with installation.

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18. Select the country where the computer will be used, and click Agree. 
    Incorrect selection may cause performance problems.

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20. On the "Selecting a Network" window, Highlight the Network Name you want to connect to. 
    If the Network Name (SSID) is blank, it means that network's router is not broadcasting its SSID. If you want to connect to that network, log in to the router, or ask your network administrator for the SSID.
21. Click Next.
22. If the network you selected uses WEP security or WPA-PSK security or WPA2-PSK security, then a popup window appears. 
    Click OK to continue. 
    Click Next, and enter the WEP passphrase / WPA-PSK passphrase / WPA2-PSK passphrase. Ask your administrator, if you don't have the passphrase. 
    Click Next.
23. Click Next. The screen advances to the Saving Profile step. 
    You do not have to enter a profile, but it's easier than reentering the network information.
24. Click Next, then Finish to close the installer.

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26. A conformation message shows that your computer is connected to the Internet. Also the configuration utility window is displaed. Now that the installation is finished, this is the window you will use in the future to examine available networks, etc. You may close or leave the Smart Wizard utility window open during normal operation.

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