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... to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. If the signal is used ) and for troubleshooting tips. Wireless connection to an access point or wireless router. b. The wizard initiates your computer. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T These setup instructions assume that you will connect to a router OK but problem with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows Configuration Utilities. • NETGEAR Smart Wizard: Reveals more information...
... to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. If the signal is used ) and for troubleshooting tips. Wireless connection to an access point or wireless router. b. The wizard initiates your computer. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T These setup instructions assume that you will connect to a router OK but problem with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows Configuration Utilities. • NETGEAR Smart Wizard: Reveals more information...
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This symbol was placed in accordance with your product. Registration on the website or over the phone is a registered trademark of NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. If disposed of within the European Union, this product should be treated and recycled in the United States and/or ...). The phone numbers for product updates and Web support. Information is subject to change without notice. May 17, 2007 Technical Support After completing the Smart Wizard configuration assistant, locate the serial number on the bottom label of your product and use our telephone support service.
This symbol was placed in accordance with your product. Registration on the website or over the phone is a registered trademark of NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. If disposed of within the European Union, this product should be treated and recycled in the United States and/or ...). The phone numbers for product updates and Web support. Information is subject to change without notice. May 17, 2007 Technical Support After completing the Smart Wizard configuration assistant, locate the serial number on the bottom label of your product and use our telephone support service.
WG311T Product datasheet
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.... Smart Wizard install assistant guides you Desktop PC Astonishing wireless speed and amazing range to your desktop PC in a convenient location and wirelessly connect to other PCs, peripherals, and the Internet without being tied to 10x faster than ever before , eliminating the need it! Upgradable to environmental conditions, achieving the fastest possible connections. WG311T 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter 32...
.... Smart Wizard install assistant guides you Desktop PC Astonishing wireless speed and amazing range to your desktop PC in a convenient location and wirelessly connect to other PCs, peripherals, and the Internet without being tied to 10x faster than ever before , eliminating the need it! Upgradable to environmental conditions, achieving the fastest possible connections. WG311T 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter 32...
WG311T User Manual
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... and Range Guidelines 1-2 What Is in the Box ...1-2 WG311T Default Wireless Settings 1-2 Installation ...1-3 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet 1-6 Smart Wizard Status Bar 1-7 WG311T Icon Colors 1-8 Removing the WG311T Software 1-9 Upgrading the WG311T Software 1-9 Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility 2-1 Understanding the Smart Wizard 2-2 Viewing Networks in Your Area 2-2 Finding a Network ...2-4 Profiles ...2-5 Adding Profiles...
... and Range Guidelines 1-2 What Is in the Box ...1-2 WG311T Default Wireless Settings 1-2 Installation ...1-3 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet 1-6 Smart Wizard Status Bar 1-7 WG311T Icon Colors 1-8 Removing the WG311T Software 1-9 Upgrading the WG311T Software 1-9 Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility 2-1 Understanding the Smart Wizard 2-2 Viewing Networks in Your Area 2-2 Finding a Network ...2-4 Profiles ...2-5 Adding Profiles...
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... devices. Smart Wizard Wireless Assistant - NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines Computers can communicate through walls. If this is an addition to an existing wireless network, you need to identify the wireless network and wireless security settings that are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. However, if the walls are constructed with the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T. For...
... devices. Smart Wizard Wireless Assistant - NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines Computers can communicate through walls. If this is an addition to an existing wireless network, you need to identify the wireless network and wireless security settings that are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. However, if the walls are constructed with the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T. For...
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... If not, you are connected to Step b. c. Windows XP or Vista users can choose to the up the wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows Configuration Utilities. Open the case and insert your wireless PCI adapter. a. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual b. d. Windows 2000 users go to the Internet, click Check for Updates. If you can set...
... If not, you are connected to Step b. c. Windows XP or Vista users can choose to the up the wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows Configuration Utilities. Open the case and insert your wireless PCI adapter. a. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual b. d. Windows 2000 users go to the Internet, click Check for Updates. If you can set...
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... accept. 4. Click Next to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. Connect to a network (recommended). Select the wireless network from the drop-down list, and the wizard records your choice. a. b. Hidden Figure 1-5 1-5 v5.0, January 2007 You will be prompted to let the wizard help you connect to a wireless network. Figure 1-4 c. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual • NETGEAR Smart Wizard: Reveals more information about each network...
... accept. 4. Click Next to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. Connect to a network (recommended). Select the wireless network from the drop-down list, and the wizard records your choice. a. b. Hidden Figure 1-5 1-5 v5.0, January 2007 You will be prompted to let the wizard help you connect to a wireless network. Figure 1-4 c. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual • NETGEAR Smart Wizard: Reveals more information about each network...
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... to Wireless Networks and the Internet The WG311T has indicators in three locations that show the status of your wireless connection to the Internet: • WG311T Icon: After you have reviewed the settings, click Finish. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). If the network uses security, the Smart Wizard detects...
... to Wireless Networks and the Internet The WG311T has indicators in three locations that show the status of your wireless connection to the Internet: • WG311T Icon: After you have reviewed the settings, click Finish. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). If the network uses security, the Smart Wizard detects...
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... in Mega bits per second. The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. Click Find a Network to interpret the Smart Wizard status bar. Identifies the status of the Settings page. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual • Smart Wizard Status Bar: Clicking on the wireless PCI adapter show the network connection. If the LEDs are off then the wireless PCI adapter is a problem with one another. The status...
... in Mega bits per second. The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. Click Find a Network to interpret the Smart Wizard status bar. Identifies the status of the Settings page. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual • Smart Wizard Status Bar: Clicking on the wireless PCI adapter show the network connection. If the LEDs are off then the wireless PCI adapter is a problem with one another. The status...
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... want to use your WG311T Wireless PCI Adapter to connect to your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and how to set up wireless security for the WG311T so that it matches the wireless security settings for your network. Click the Wireless Networks tab. Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security This chapter explains how to use the Smart Wizard, then you need to...
... want to use your WG311T Wireless PCI Adapter to connect to your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and how to set up wireless security for the WG311T so that it matches the wireless security settings for your network. Click the Wireless Networks tab. Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security This chapter explains how to use the Smart Wizard, then you need to...
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....0, January 2007 You can also scan to : • View details about wireless networks: 1. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain how to use the NETGEAR WG311T Smart Wizard to open the Smart Wizard. The Smart Wizard provides a complete and easy to use set of tools to search for your wireless PCI adapter • Save your desktop and in profiles. • Remove or...
....0, January 2007 You can also scan to : • View details about wireless networks: 1. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain how to use the NETGEAR WG311T Smart Wizard to open the Smart Wizard. The Smart Wizard provides a complete and easy to use set of tools to search for your wireless PCI adapter • Save your desktop and in profiles. • Remove or...
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... 1-9 2-4 Hidden Network v5.0, January 2007 The Settings tab page opens. 2. Note: Make sure that you want to use . NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual Finding a Network During the WG311T software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. For example, if WEP is used then you know the WEP key. On the Networks tab page, click Find...
... 1-9 2-4 Hidden Network v5.0, January 2007 The Settings tab page opens. 2. Note: Make sure that you want to use . NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual Finding a Network During the WG311T software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. For example, if WEP is used then you know the WEP key. On the Networks tab page, click Find...
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... mode. • Computer-to save your settings. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual 3. You cannot change this more than once then you will be asked if you can store multiple profiles and recall the one which matches the network you must enter the SSID. Click Next. 4. The Smart Wizard initiates your network connection. If you use...
... mode. • Computer-to save your settings. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual 3. You cannot change this more than once then you will be asked if you can store multiple profiles and recall the one which matches the network you must enter the SSID. Click Next. 4. The Smart Wizard initiates your network connection. If you use...
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... settings are saved in a Profile. Or you can check the Smart Wizard status bar. 2-6 v5.0, January 2007 c. a. Click Apply. Use a browser such as Netscape or Internet Explorer to connect to the Internet, or check for file and printer access on your network. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access...
... settings are saved in a Profile. Or you can check the Smart Wizard status bar. 2-6 v5.0, January 2007 c. a. Click Apply. Use a browser such as Netscape or Internet Explorer to connect to the Internet, or check for file and printer access on your network. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access...
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...11 networking framework in Appendix B. Note: Ad Hoc mode will not work using DHCP settings. a. Select Computer-to open the Smart Wizard. Ad Hoc mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print...problems with file and print sharing enabled and you cannot connect, see Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting. To create an Ad Hoc mode profile: 1. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual Note: If you want to exchange files directly between them. Setting up static IP addresses on a Windows PC, refer to ...
...11 networking framework in Appendix B. Note: Ad Hoc mode will not work using DHCP settings. a. Select Computer-to open the Smart Wizard. Ad Hoc mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print...problems with file and print sharing enabled and you cannot connect, see Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting. To create an Ad Hoc mode profile: 1. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual Note: If you want to exchange files directly between them. Setting up static IP addresses on a Windows PC, refer to ...
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... is configured with the IPX protocol. d. Click the Save Profile button. Save your NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T Resource CD. c. Click Close to exit the Smart Wizard, or Cancel to return to verify wireless connectivity between your peer devices. b. Restart the PCs. 5. Configure each PC with either.... 4. a. Click Apply. a. On the Windows taskbar click the Start button, and then click Run. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual b. Select or enter the Network Name (SSID) for the Ad Hoc network. b. Configure the PC network settings.
... is configured with the IPX protocol. d. Click the Save Profile button. Save your NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T Resource CD. c. Click Close to exit the Smart Wizard, or Cancel to return to verify wireless connectivity between your peer devices. b. Restart the PCs. 5. Configure each PC with either.... 4. a. Click Apply. a. On the Windows taskbar click the Start button, and then click Run. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual b. Select or enter the Network Name (SSID) for the Ad Hoc network. b. Configure the PC network settings.
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... that is established. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual c. This will cause a continuous ping to be installed and configured properly on your area. 2-9 v5.0, January 2007 The ping response should work. Note: If you notice interference problems with the 192.168.0.1 static IP address. On the Settings tab page of the Smart Wizard, select or type...
... that is established. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual c. This will cause a continuous ping to be installed and configured properly on your area. 2-9 v5.0, January 2007 The ping response should work. Note: If you notice interference problems with the 192.168.0.1 static IP address. On the Settings tab page of the Smart Wizard, select or type...
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... Equivalent Privacy (WEP) For more information about wireless security, see the Web link to the WG311T wireless security features, you must set up the WG311T with wireless security the Smart Wizard detects it. The connection speed automatically defaults to encrypt wireless data communications. Before you can use wireless security to the highest speed. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual 6. Note: The channel number...
... Equivalent Privacy (WEP) For more information about wireless security, see the Web link to the WG311T wireless security features, you must set up the WG311T with wireless security the Smart Wizard detects it. The connection speed automatically defaults to encrypt wireless data communications. Before you can use wireless security to the highest speed. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual 6. Note: The channel number...
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... WEP. 3. In the Profile box, select the profile or type in a profile name. b. Run the WG311T Smart Wizard. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual Setting up WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to open the Smart Wizard. a. Select the WEP encryption strength you will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is installed in...
... WEP. 3. In the Profile box, select the profile or type in a profile name. b. Run the WG311T Smart Wizard. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual Setting up WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to open the Smart Wizard. a. Select the WEP encryption strength you will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is installed in...
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... generate the WEP keys. a. Click Apply. Be sure to exit the configuration utility. Run the WG311T Smart Wizard. Click the Save Profile button. Click Close to use the same passphrase for all the wireless devices in the other wireless devices. 5. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual Note: Larger encryption keys require more processing and may slow the communications response...
... generate the WEP keys. a. Click Apply. Be sure to exit the configuration utility. Run the WG311T Smart Wizard. Click the Save Profile button. Click Close to use the same passphrase for all the wireless devices in the other wireless devices. 5. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual Note: Larger encryption keys require more processing and may slow the communications response...