WG311T Installation Guide
Page 1
... computer, open the case, and install the WG311T into a PCI slot. Close the case, plug the power cord back in, and restart your wireless connection. f. a. Click Next to a wireless network. Connect to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network...list, and the wizard records your wireless connection to continue. 2. The WG311T icon appears in the drop-down the computer. Wireless connection to router OK but the Network Name (SSID) is located at router. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T These setup instructions ...
... computer, open the case, and install the WG311T into a PCI slot. Close the case, plug the power cord back in, and restart your wireless connection. f. a. Click Next to a wireless network. Connect to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network...list, and the wizard records your wireless connection to continue. 2. The WG311T icon appears in the drop-down the computer. Wireless connection to router OK but the Network Name (SSID) is located at router. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T These setup instructions ...
WG311T Installation Guide
Page 2
...your product and use our telephone support service. May 17, 2007 Technical Support After completing the Smart Wizard configuration assistant, locate the serial number on the bottom label of NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR is a registered trademark of your product. Other brand and product names are on the Warranty ...96 on the website or over the phone is subject to http://kbserver.netgear.com for worldwide regional customer support centers are trademarks or registered trademarks of your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. If disposed of within the European Union, this product ...
...your product and use our telephone support service. May 17, 2007 Technical Support After completing the Smart Wizard configuration assistant, locate the serial number on the bottom label of NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR is a registered trademark of your product. Other brand and product names are on the Warranty ...96 on the website or over the phone is subject to http://kbserver.netgear.com for worldwide regional customer support centers are trademarks or registered trademarks of your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. If disposed of within the European Union, this product ...
WG311T Product datasheet
Page 1
... you get with previous-generation products. NETGEAR's 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter is there when you need to 10x faster than you could with NETGEAR's WG311T 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter. Smart Wizard install assistant guides you 're up your router than most Wi-Fi wireless networks. Super Secure Provides the highest available level of firewall security. 108 Now your home. NETGEAR's Smart Wizard install assistant makes setup easy, so...
... you get with previous-generation products. NETGEAR's 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter is there when you need to 10x faster than you could with NETGEAR's WG311T 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter. Smart Wizard install assistant guides you 're up your router than most Wi-Fi wireless networks. Super Secure Provides the highest available level of firewall security. 108 Now your home. NETGEAR's Smart Wizard install assistant makes setup easy, so...
WG311T User Manual
Page 7
... 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...
WG311T User Manual
Page 14
... original packing materials, in the Box The product package should contain the following items: • NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T • Installation Guide • NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T Resource CD, including: - Smart Wizard Wireless Assistant - If this is an addition to an existing wireless network, you need to set up the network and verify wireless connectivity. However, if the walls are between the devices.
... original packing materials, in the Box The product package should contain the following items: • NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T • Installation Guide • NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T Resource CD, including: - Smart Wizard Wireless Assistant - If this is an addition to an existing wireless network, you need to set up the network and verify wireless connectivity. However, if the walls are between the devices.
WG311T User Manual
Page 16
... NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows Configuration Utilities. Open the case and insert your wireless PCI adapter. c. Follow the Wizard steps and click Next to the Internet, click Check for Updates. b. d. Figure 1-3 1-4 v5.0, January 2007 c. Use the Smart Wizard to install from the CD. Figure 1-2 a. Windows XP or Vista users can choose to set up your WG311T into a PCI slot. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T...
... NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows Configuration Utilities. Open the case and insert your wireless PCI adapter. c. Follow the Wizard steps and click Next to the Internet, click Check for Updates. b. d. Figure 1-3 1-4 v5.0, January 2007 c. Use the Smart Wizard to install from the CD. Figure 1-2 a. Windows XP or Vista users can choose to set up your WG311T into a PCI slot. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T...
WG311T User Manual
Page 17
.... b. Click Next to a network (recommended). You will be prompted to let the wizard help you connect to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual • NETGEAR Smart Wizard: Reveals more information about each network and makes it easier to troubleshoot network connection problems. See "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 1-7 and "Viewing Networks in Your Area" in Chapter 2. •...
.... b. Click Next to a network (recommended). You will be prompted to let the wizard help you connect to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual • NETGEAR Smart Wizard: Reveals more information about each network and makes it easier to troubleshoot network connection problems. See "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 1-7 and "Viewing Networks in Your Area" in Chapter 2. •...
WG311T User Manual
Page 18
... to verify your wireless connection. b. The wizard initiates your wireless connectivity. It is blank. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). Use the status bar to Wireless Networks and the Internet The WG311T has indicators in three locations that show the status of the Windows task bar. The Smart Wizard Settings page...
... to verify your wireless connection. b. The wizard initiates your wireless connectivity. It is blank. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). Use the status bar to Wireless Networks and the Internet The WG311T has indicators in three locations that show the status of the Windows task bar. The Smart Wizard Settings page...
WG311T User Manual
Page 19
...; Locked: security enabled. • Unlocked: security not enabled. More dots indicates a stronger signal. Alternating blinking means the wireless PCI adapter is not seated. Channel Security Throughput Wireless network Signal strength Find a Network Figure 1-7 Connection status The following table describes how to connect. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual • Smart Wizard Status Bar: Clicking on the wireless PCI adapter show the network connection.
...; Locked: security enabled. • Unlocked: security not enabled. More dots indicates a stronger signal. Alternating blinking means the wireless PCI adapter is not seated. Channel Security Throughput Wireless network Signal strength Find a Network Figure 1-7 Connection status The following table describes how to connect. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual • Smart Wizard Status Bar: Clicking on the wireless PCI adapter show the network connection.
WG311T User Manual
Page 23
... to use the Smart Wizard, then you need to Windows Start menu and select Network Connections. 3. On the Network connections page, select the Wireless Network Connection and right-click to configure my wireless settings" check box. 2-1 v5.0, January 2007 Attach the wireless adapter to a USB port... Zero Configuration utility during installation, and now you 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. Figure 2-1 4.
... to use the Smart Wizard, then you need to Windows Start menu and select Network Connections. 3. On the Network connections page, select the Wireless Network Connection and right-click to configure my wireless settings" check box. 2-1 v5.0, January 2007 Attach the wireless adapter to a USB port... Zero Configuration utility during installation, and now you 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. Figure 2-1 4.
WG311T User Manual
Page 24
... to use set of tools to: • View details about wireless networks: 1. You can also scan to use. • Configure wireless settings for wireless networks and refresh the page. 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 Windows System Tray is located on the desktop, or...
... to use set of tools to: • View details about wireless networks: 1. You can also scan to use. • Configure wireless settings for wireless networks and refresh the page. 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 Windows System Tray is located on the desktop, or...
WG311T User Manual
Page 26
NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual Finding a Network During the WG311T software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. Note: Make sure that you want to know the security settings for each network with the wireless network and security settings. On the Networks tab page, click Find a Network. If you know the WEP key. Follow the steps below... that you use . Figure 1-9 2-4 Hidden Network v5.0, January 2007 For example, if WEP is used then you can use . Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings tab page opens. 2.
NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual Finding a Network During the WG311T software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. Note: Make sure that you want to know the security settings for each network with the wireless network and security settings. On the Networks tab page, click Find a Network. If you know the WEP key. Follow the steps below... that you use . Figure 1-9 2-4 Hidden Network v5.0, January 2007 For example, if WEP is used then you can use . Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings tab page opens. 2.
WG311T User Manual
Page 27
... an access point or router with the 802.11 ad hoc mode. Connect to join. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual 3. Click Next. 4. If you do this more information, see "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on 802.11 wireless network modes, see the wireless reference document at the time. Coonnect directly to another computer with the 802.11 infrastructure...
... an access point or router with the 802.11 ad hoc mode. Connect to join. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual 3. Click Next. 4. If you do this more information, see "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on 802.11 wireless network modes, see the wireless reference document at the time. Coonnect directly to another computer with the 802.11 infrastructure...
WG311T User Manual
Page 28
.... NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router To set up the WG311T Wireless PCI Adapter to connect to your network. Enter the network settings. a. Verify wireless connectivity to a wireless access point or router: 1. Figure 2-3 2. b. c. Click Apply. Use a browser such as Netscape or Internet Explorer to connect to open the Smart Wizard. a. In...
.... NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router To set up the WG311T Wireless PCI Adapter to connect to your network. Enter the network settings. a. Verify wireless connectivity to a wireless access point or router: 1. Figure 2-3 2. b. c. Click Apply. Use a browser such as Netscape or Internet Explorer to connect to open the Smart Wizard. a. In...
WG311T User Manual
Page 29
... IPX protocol. For problems with each other, without the use of an access point. See the link to open the Smart Wizard. For example, this mode is an 802.11 networking framework in Appendix B. Use the icon to "Internet Networking and ...exchange files directly between them. Select Computer-to -Computer setting uses Ad Hoc mode. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual Note: If you want to the PC Networking Tutorial included on the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T Resource CD. Setting up static IP addresses on your computers. a. Note: Ad Hoc...
... IPX protocol. For problems with each other, without the use of an access point. See the link to open the Smart Wizard. For example, this mode is an 802.11 networking framework in Appendix B. Use the icon to "Internet Networking and ...exchange files directly between them. Select Computer-to -Computer setting uses Ad Hoc mode. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual Note: If you want to the PC Networking Tutorial included on the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T Resource CD. Setting up static IP addresses on your computers. a. Note: Ad Hoc...
WG311T User Manual
Page 30
... configured with the IPX protocol. Click Apply. 3. Note: For instructions on your settings in this profile. Save your NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T Resource CD. Select or enter the Network Name (SSID) for the Ad Hoc network. Restart the PCs. 5. a. c. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual b. Click Close to exit the Smart Wizard, or Cancel to return to the previous settings. 4.
... configured with the IPX protocol. Click Apply. 3. Note: For instructions on your settings in this profile. Save your NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T Resource CD. Select or enter the Network Name (SSID) for the Ad Hoc network. Restart the PCs. 5. a. c. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual b. Click Close to exit the Smart Wizard, or Cancel to return to the previous settings. 4.
WG311T User Manual
Page 31
... computers. On the Settings tab page of the Smart Wizard, select or type the Network Name (SSID). 2. The ping response should work. Figure 2-4 At this point the connection is not being used by any other wireless networks near your Ad Hoc computer-to "Internet ... and TCP/IP Addressing:" in Chapter 1. Note: If you notice interference problems with the 192.168.0.1 static IP address. Click Initiate Ad Hoc. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual c. Starting a Computer-to -Computer (Ad Hoc) network type. 3. The Ad Hoc Setting dialog box opens: Figure 2-5 4. Use ...
... computers. On the Settings tab page of the Smart Wizard, select or type the Network Name (SSID). 2. The ping response should work. Figure 2-4 At this point the connection is not being used by any other wireless networks near your Ad Hoc computer-to "Internet ... and TCP/IP Addressing:" in Chapter 1. Note: If you notice interference problems with the 192.168.0.1 static IP address. Click Initiate Ad Hoc. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual c. Starting a Computer-to -Computer (Ad Hoc) network type. 3. The Ad Hoc Setting dialog box opens: Figure 2-5 4. Use ...
WG311T User Manual
Page 32
...addition to the WG311T wireless security features, you must set up the WG311T with wireless security the Smart Wizard detects it. Before you can use LAN network security features such as requiring a user name and password to "Wireless Communications:" in your wireless connection by enabling ... Protected Access Pre-Shared Key) encryption. Note: The channel number differs depending on the country. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual 6. The WG311T supports the following types of wireless security: • Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 Pre-Shared Key (WPA2-PSK) • Wi...
...addition to the WG311T wireless security features, you must set up the WG311T with wireless security the Smart Wizard detects it. Before you can use LAN network security features such as requiring a user name and password to "Wireless Communications:" in your wireless connection by enabling ... Protected Access Pre-Shared Key) encryption. Note: The channel number differs depending on the country. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual 6. The WG311T supports the following types of wireless security: • Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 Pre-Shared Key (WPA2-PSK) • Wi...
WG311T User Manual
Page 34
... Security. 1. In the Profile box, select the profile or type in the access point. Note: You will use. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual Setting up WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings tab page opens: Figure 1-12 2. c. In the Security section, select WEP. 3. The choices are: • 64...
... Security. 1. In the Profile box, select the profile or type in the access point. Note: You will use. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual Setting up WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings tab page opens: Figure 1-12 2. c. In the Security section, select WEP. 3. The choices are: • 64...
WG311T User Manual
Page 35
NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual Note: Larger encryption keys require more processing and may slow the communications response times. 4. Be sure to configure WPA2-PSK Security. 1. If the passphrase method is not available in the other devices, you must manually enter the keys to match exactly what is properly installed in the PCI slot in...
NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual Note: Larger encryption keys require more processing and may slow the communications response times. 4. Be sure to configure WPA2-PSK Security. 1. If the passphrase method is not available in the other devices, you must manually enter the keys to match exactly what is properly installed in the PCI slot in...