Install the WG511U driver and configuration utility software.
a. Power on your notebook, let the operating system boot up completely, and log in as needed.
b. Insert the Resource CD for the WG511U into your CD-ROM drive. The CD main page shown at the right will load.
c. Click Install Driver and Utility.
d. Follow the InstallShield Wizard steps, and click Finish when done to restart your computer.
Note: If a Windows XP Certification warning appears, click Continue Anyway to proceed.
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WG511U Resource CD
InstallShield Wizard
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Insert the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U.
a. Locate an available CardBus slot on the side of your notebook. Hold the PC Card with the NETGEAR logo facing up and insert it into the CardBus slot.
After a short delay, the Found New Hardware Wizard displays.
Follow the prompts to complete the wizard.
b. Next you will be prompted to enable the NETGEAR Smart Wireless Settings Utility configuration utility.
Click Yes to accept this option.
If you choose No, you must read the Windows XP documentation for an explanation of how to use the Windows XP wireless network configuration utility
You will also be prompted to choose the country you are located in. Select your location from the list.
c. Click Finish to complete the installation. You will see the WG511U system tray icon on the lower right portion of the Windows task bar.
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Found New Hardware Wizard
Note: Click Continue Anyway if you are prompted with a Windows XP Logo testing message.
Enable NETGEAR Utility Configuration
WG511U System Tray Icon
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Configure your WG511U.
a. Click the 
icon on the Windows desktop or in the system tray to open the WG511U Smart Wireless Settings Utility.
The utility opens to the Settings tab page.
b. For the Network Name (SSID), use the default of NETGEAR_11g or type an SSID for your network.
Tip: As an alternative to typing in the SSID, you can use the drop-down list or the Networks tab to view the available wireless networks, and choose the one you want.
c. Click Apply to activate the connection.
The status monitor icons at the bottom of the utility will turn yellow indicating the connection is established, and will also report the speed, signal quality, and if the security requirements are met.
You can also enter a profile name and click Save Profile to store the current settings.
Tip: Create profiles called work and home. Then, activate whichever one you need for your current location.
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WG511U system tray icon
Smart Wireless Utility Settings page
Tip: Click Help to view the context-sensitive help information.
Note: The NETGEAR default settings are Infrastructure mode, with NETGEAR_11g for the wireless network name SSID, and WPA-PSK enabled with the passphrase of NETGEAR-ULTRA-G. If your WLAN settings are different from these you will not connect. Set up your WG511U accordingly.
Note: This procedure assumes you are connecting to a wireless network which is using WPA security. If your network does not include security settings, configure the WG511U accordingly. For help with these steps, click the Help button in the WG511U Configuration Utility to view context- sensitive help information, or see Chapter 5, "Wireless Security Configuration.
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Verify wireless connectivity to your network.
a. Verify that your Connection and Status Monitor information matches your wireless network.
b. Check the two LEDs on the WG511U:
c. Verify connectivity to the Internet or network resources.
Note: If you are unable to connect, see troubleshooting tips in the Basic Installation section of the Reference Manual on the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U Resource CD.
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