WG311T Installation Guide
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... strength unlocked: network indicator does not use security • Connection Status: The color shows the connection status. • Signal Strength: Shows the signal strength of the Settings page. It could take up the wireless adapter either with the router. First, install the WG311T software. a. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T These setup instructions assume that you will be prompted...
... strength unlocked: network indicator does not use security • Connection Status: The color shows the connection status. • Signal Strength: Shows the signal strength of the Settings page. It could take up the wireless adapter either with the router. First, install the WG311T software. a. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T These setup instructions assume that you will be prompted...
WG311T Product datasheet
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... conferencing are now easier than ever before . Upgradable to environmental conditions, achieving the fastest possible connections. Super Range Unprecedented range gives you could with NETGEAR's WG311T 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter. NETGEAR's 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter is there when you 're up and running within minutes. When used with our WGT624 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router to attain speeds up your desktop PC in minutes. Super...
... conferencing are now easier than ever before . Upgradable to environmental conditions, achieving the fastest possible connections. Super Range Unprecedented range gives you could with NETGEAR's WG311T 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter. NETGEAR's 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter is there when you 're up and running within minutes. When used with our WGT624 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router to attain speeds up your desktop PC in minutes. Super...
WG311T Product datasheet
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... WG511 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card Desktop PC with WG311T 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter Gaming console with WGE101 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Bridge NETGEAR 3 Notebook PC with WG511T 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR (638-4327) E-mail: info@NETGEAR.com www.NETGEAR.com ©2004 NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR®, the Netgear Logo, the Gear Guy, and Everybody's connecting are...
... WG511 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card Desktop PC with WG311T 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter Gaming console with WGE101 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Bridge NETGEAR 3 Notebook PC with WG511T 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR (638-4327) E-mail: info@NETGEAR.com www.NETGEAR.com ©2004 NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR®, the Netgear Logo, the Gear Guy, and Everybody's connecting are...
WG311T User Manual
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...Statement The WG311T has been tested and complies with the specifications for US & Canada only. E-mail: support@netgear.com Website: http://www.netgear.com Statement of Conditions In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves ...the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. © 2007 NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, The Gear Guy and Everybody's Connecting are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications Actual data...
...Statement The WG311T has been tested and complies with the specifications for US & Canada only. E-mail: support@netgear.com Website: http://www.netgear.com Statement of Conditions In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves ...the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. © 2007 NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, The Gear Guy and Everybody's Connecting are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications Actual data...
WG311T User Manual
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...." • Increase the separation between the equipment or devices • Connect the equipment to an outlet other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that this NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T is subject to provide maximum shielding. Undertegnede NETGEAR, Inc. Käesolevaga kinnitab NETGEAR, Inc. This model meets the applicable government requirements for this...
...." • Increase the separation between the equipment or devices • Connect the equipment to an outlet other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that this NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T is subject to provide maximum shielding. Undertegnede NETGEAR, Inc. Käesolevaga kinnitab NETGEAR, Inc. This model meets the applicable government requirements for this...
WG311T User Manual
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... 1 Basic Setup What You Need Before You Begin 1-1 Observe Wireless Location 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...
... 1 Basic Setup What You Need Before You Begin 1-1 Observe Wireless Location 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...
WG311T User Manual
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Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings 2-11 Setting up WEP Encryption Security 2-12 Setting up WPA2-PSK Security 2-13 Setting up WPA-PSK Security 2-15 Advanced Settings 2-16 Statistics Page ...2-17 About Page ...2-18 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Tips ...3-1 Ad Hoc Mode is Not Working Correctly 3-3 Windows XP Occasional Connection Problems 3-3 Appendix A Technical Specifications Appendix B Related Documents viii v5.0, January 2007
Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings 2-11 Setting up WEP Encryption Security 2-12 Setting up WPA2-PSK Security 2-13 Setting up WPA-PSK Security 2-15 Advanced Settings 2-16 Statistics Page ...2-17 About Page ...2-18 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Tips ...3-1 Ad Hoc Mode is Not Working Correctly 3-3 Windows XP Occasional Connection Problems 3-3 Appendix A Technical Specifications Appendix B Related Documents viii v5.0, January 2007
WG311T User Manual
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... Windows. Chapter 1 Basic Setup The NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T lets you can easily connect to complete the installation of the WG311T driver software 1-1 v5.0, January 2007 It is important to install your WG311T Wireless PCI Adapter and set up basic wireless connectivity on page 2-10. It is covered in Chapter 2, "Network Connections and Wireless Security" in "Wireless Security" on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). This...
... Windows. Chapter 1 Basic Setup The NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T lets you can easily connect to complete the installation of the WG311T driver software 1-1 v5.0, January 2007 It is important to install your WG311T Wireless PCI Adapter and set up basic wireless connectivity on page 2-10. It is covered in Chapter 2, "Network Connections and Wireless Security" in "Wireless Security" on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). This...
WG311T User Manual
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... any of the computer with concrete, or have metal, or metal mesh, the effective range will need to set up the network and verify wireless connectivity. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines Computers can communicate through walls. For best results, avoid potential sources of interference, such as: • Large metal surfaces...
... any of the computer with concrete, or have metal, or metal mesh, the effective range will need to set up the network and verify wireless connectivity. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines Computers can communicate through walls. For best results, avoid potential sources of interference, such as: • Large metal surfaces...
WG311T User Manual
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... window opens. Click Install the Software. Figure 1-1 1-3 v5.0, January 2007 Wireless security, advanced settings, and Computer-to a network with an access point or router. a. To install the WG311T Wireless PCI Adapter: 1. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual Your WG311T Wireless PCI Adapter factory default basic settings are covered in Chapter 2, "Network Connections and Wireless Security". If the CD main page does not appear, double click...
... window opens. Click Install the Software. Figure 1-1 1-3 v5.0, January 2007 Wireless security, advanced settings, and Computer-to a network with an access point or router. a. To install the WG311T Wireless PCI Adapter: 1. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual Your WG311T Wireless PCI Adapter factory default basic settings are covered in Chapter 2, "Network Connections and Wireless Security". If the CD main page does not appear, double click...
WG311T User Manual
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... and unplug the power cord. d. c. Now, install the wireless PCI adapter. c. a. Close the case, plug the power cord back in, and restart your wireless PCI adapter. Connect the antenna to the adapter and position the antenna to the Internet, click Check for Updates. Windows 2000 users go to continue. 2. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual b. b. Windows XP or Vista users can choose...
... and unplug the power cord. d. c. Now, install the wireless PCI adapter. c. a. Close the case, plug the power cord back in, and restart your wireless PCI adapter. Connect the antenna to the adapter and position the antenna to the Internet, click Check for Updates. Windows 2000 users go to continue. 2. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual b. b. Windows XP or Vista users can choose...
WG311T User Manual
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... You will be prompted to let the wizard help you connect to accept. 4. Select the wireless network from the drop-down list, and the wizard records your choice. 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...
... You will be prompted to let the wizard help you connect to accept. 4. Select the wireless network from the drop-down list, and the wizard records your choice. 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...
WG311T User Manual
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... Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for your wireless connectivity. It could take up to be established. Use the status bar to verify your wireless connection to a minute for saving a Profile. Connecting 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...
... Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for your wireless connectivity. It could take up to be established. Use the status bar to verify your wireless connection to a minute for saving a Profile. Connecting 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...
WG311T User Manual
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... LEDs are off then the wireless PCI adapter is a problem with one another. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual • Smart Wizard Status Bar: Clicking on the wireless PCI adapter show the network connection. The status bar is not connected to the Internet. • 169.254.x.x or The wireless connection to connect. More dots indicates a stronger signal. Alternating blinking means the wireless PCI adapter is trying to the...
... LEDs are off then the wireless PCI adapter is a problem with one another. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual • Smart Wizard Status Bar: Clicking on the wireless PCI adapter show the network connection. The status bar is not connected to the Internet. • 169.254.x.x or The wireless connection to connect. More dots indicates a stronger signal. Alternating blinking means the wireless PCI adapter is trying to the...
WG311T User Manual
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... to a better spot, such as a 2.4 GHz cordless phone or large metal surface. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual If you right-click the system tray icon, you do so, then only the IP address is better. The wireless PCI adapter has The wireless PCI adapter has established good a connection with an access point and the signal quality is located on the...
... to a better spot, such as a 2.4 GHz cordless phone or large metal surface. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual If you right-click the system tray icon, you do so, then only the IP address is better. The wireless PCI adapter has The wireless PCI adapter has established good a connection with an access point and the signal quality is located on the...
WG311T User Manual
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...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. On the Network connections page, select the Wireless Network Connection and right-click to configure my wireless settings" ... utility during installation, and now you need to disable the Windows utility. Attach the wireless adapter to Windows Start menu and select Network Connections. 3. To disable the Windows Zero Configuration utility: 1. Go to a USB port for your computer. 2....
...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. On the Network connections page, select the Wireless Network Connection and right-click to configure my wireless settings" ... utility during installation, and now you need to disable the Windows utility. Attach the wireless adapter to Windows Start menu and select Network Connections. 3. To disable the Windows Zero Configuration utility: 1. Go to a USB port for your computer. 2....
WG311T User Manual
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...for each other. Clicking Scan refreshes the page. • Close: Close the window of wireless network - The Status bar shows your network connection and Internet connection. In such cases, the SSID field will be blank even though the rest of the information...Networks tab are: • Help: Display online help. • Find a Network: Find and connect to a wireless network. See "Finding a Network" on page 2-4. • Connect: Connect to sort. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual You can interfere with each network scanned: • Network Name (SSID): The name ...
...for each other. Clicking Scan refreshes the page. • Close: Close the window of wireless network - The Status bar shows your network connection and Internet connection. In such cases, the SSID field will be blank even though the rest of the information...Networks tab are: • Help: Display online help. • Find a Network: Find and connect to a wireless network. See "Finding a Network" on page 2-4. • Connect: Connect to sort. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual You can interfere with each network scanned: • Network Name (SSID): The name ...
WG311T User Manual
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.... 4. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual 3. Follow the steps of wireless network profiles that you need to join the network you do not enter a name in the Profile Name box, then the name Profile is used , and to replace the previous settings stored in Profile. The Smart Wizard initiates your computer to connect to different wireless networks...
.... 4. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual 3. Follow the steps of wireless network profiles that you need to join the network you do not enter a name in the Profile Name box, then the name Profile is used , and to replace the previous settings stored in Profile. The Smart Wizard initiates your computer to connect to different wireless networks...
WG311T User Manual
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.... b. The Settings page opens:. b. Use the icon to a wireless access point or router: 1. Figure 2-3 2. 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 open the Smart Wizard. c. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly the SSID used...
.... b. The Settings page opens:. b. Use the icon to a wireless access point or router: 1. Figure 2-3 2. 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 open the Smart Wizard. c. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly the SSID used...
WG311T User Manual
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For problems with file and print sharing enabled and you cannot connect, see Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting. Ad Hoc mode requires either static IP addresses (such as 192.168.0.1) or the IPX protocol. See the link to exchange ...a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile The Computer-to the PC Networking Tutorial included on a Windows PC, refer to -Computer setting uses Ad Hoc mode. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual Note: If you want to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" in which devices or computers communicate directly with each other, without the...
For problems with file and print sharing enabled and you cannot connect, see Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting. Ad Hoc mode requires either static IP addresses (such as 192.168.0.1) or the IPX protocol. See the link to exchange ...a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile The Computer-to the PC Networking Tutorial included on a Windows PC, refer to -Computer setting uses Ad Hoc mode. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual Note: If you want to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" in which devices or computers communicate directly with each other, without the...