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...NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T These setup instructions assume that you will connect to continue. 2. If the CD main page does not appear, double click Autorun.exe on the desktop; The Check for troubleshooting tips. c. a. Unplug the computer, open the case, and install the WG311T into a PCI...8226; Signal Strength: Shows the signal strength of your wireless PCI adapter. See the online help you have reviewed the settings, click Finish. b. d. If the network uses security, then the Smart Wizard detects it easier to set up position. After you ...
...NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T These setup instructions assume that you will connect to continue. 2. If the CD main page does not appear, double click Autorun.exe on the desktop; The Check for troubleshooting tips. c. a. Unplug the computer, open the case, and install the WG311T into a PCI...8226; Signal Strength: Shows the signal strength of your wireless PCI adapter. See the online help you have reviewed the settings, click Finish. b. d. If the network uses security, then the Smart Wizard detects it easier to set up position. After you ...
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...their respective holders. This symbol was placed in accordance with the laws of your jurisdiction implementing the WEEE Directive. © 2007 by NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR is required before you can use it to register your product. Registration on the website or over the phone is a registered trademark of...Union Directive 2002/96 on the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (the WEEE Directive). 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.
...their respective holders. This symbol was placed in accordance with the laws of your jurisdiction implementing the WEEE Directive. © 2007 by NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR is required before you can use it to register your product. Registration on the website or over the phone is a registered trademark of...Union Directive 2002/96 on the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (the WEEE Directive). 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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.... NETGEAR's Smart Wizard install assistant makes setup easy, so you two kinds of industry standard 128-bit WEP encryption. NETGEAR's 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter is there when you get with NETGEAR's WG311T 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter. Super Fast Delivers videos and MP3 files up and running within minutes. Dynamic rate shifting responds to Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security. When used with the NETGEAR WGT624 108 Mbps Wireless...
.... NETGEAR's Smart Wizard install assistant makes setup easy, so you two kinds of industry standard 128-bit WEP encryption. NETGEAR's 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter is there when you get with NETGEAR's WG311T 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter. Super Fast Delivers videos and MP3 files up and running within minutes. Dynamic rate shifting responds to Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security. When used with the NETGEAR WGT624 108 Mbps Wireless...
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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...return the product for repair. Smart Wizard Wireless Assistant - What Is in case you will decrease if such materials are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. For best results, ...the following items: • NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T • Installation Guide • NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T Resource CD, including: - However, if the walls are constructed with the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines Computers ...
...return the product for repair. Smart Wizard Wireless Assistant - What Is in case you will decrease if such materials are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. For best results, ...the following items: • NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T • Installation Guide • NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T Resource CD, including: - However, if the walls are constructed with the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines Computers ...
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... the wireless PCI adapter. Open the case and insert your wireless PCI adapter. Windows 2000 users go to continue. 2. If you can set up your WG311T into a PCI slot. Use the Smart Wizard to the up the wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows Configuration Utilities. Windows XP or Vista users can choose to the Internet, click Check for Updates. c. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T...
... the wireless PCI adapter. Open the case and insert your wireless PCI adapter. Windows 2000 users go to continue. 2. If you can set up your WG311T into a PCI slot. Use the Smart Wizard to the up the wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows Configuration Utilities. Windows XP or Vista users can choose to the Internet, click Check for Updates. c. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T...
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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. • Windows Zero Configuration Utility: See the Windows documentation or see the link to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. b. Figure 1-4 c. a. Hidden Figure 1-5 1-5 v5...
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. • Windows Zero Configuration Utility: See the Windows documentation or see the link to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. b. Figure 1-4 c. a. Hidden Figure 1-5 1-5 v5...
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... to a minute for saving a Profile. The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet The WG311T has indicators in the drop-down list, but the Network Name (SSID) is color coded 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...
... to a minute for saving a Profile. The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet The WG311T has indicators in the drop-down list, but the Network Name (SSID) is color coded 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...
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... wireless PCI adapter is strongest. Understanding the Status Bar Wireless network Security Channel Throughput Signal strength Find a Network Connection status Identifies which wireless network you will experience higher throughput when the signal is not seated. More dots indicates a stronger signal. Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the icon to connect. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual • Smart Wizard Status Bar: Clicking on the wireless PCI adapter...
... wireless PCI adapter is strongest. Understanding the Status Bar Wireless network Security Channel Throughput Signal strength Find a Network Connection status Identifies which wireless network you will experience higher throughput when the signal is not seated. More dots indicates a stronger signal. Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the icon to connect. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual • Smart Wizard Status Bar: Clicking on the wireless PCI adapter...
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... Windows to Windows Start menu and select Network Connections. 3. Figure 2-1 4. On the Network connections page, select the Wireless Network Connection and right-click to choose the Properties option. Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility If you chose the Windows... wireless adapter to a USB port for your computer. 2. Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security This chapter explains how to use the Smart Wizard, then 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 ...
... Windows to Windows Start menu and select Network Connections. 3. Figure 2-1 4. On the Network connections page, select the Wireless Network Connection and right-click to choose the Properties option. Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility If you chose the Windows... wireless adapter to a USB port for your computer. 2. Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security This chapter explains how to use the Smart Wizard, then 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 ...
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... at any time, to change the WG111v2 wireless settings. Click the Networks tab to search for your wireless PCI adapter • Save your area. You can also scan to view the following sections in this icon on the Windows taskbar. 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 use the Smart Wizard.
... at any time, to change the WG111v2 wireless settings. Click the Networks tab to search for your wireless PCI adapter • Save your area. You can also scan to view the following sections in this icon on the Windows taskbar. 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 use the Smart Wizard.
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... to Find a Network. 1. Figure 1-9 2-4 Hidden Network v5.0, January 2007 For example, if WEP is used then you know the WEP key. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual Finding a Network During the WG311T software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. On the Networks tab page, click Find a Network. Note: Make sure that you need to use .
... to Find a Network. 1. Figure 1-9 2-4 Hidden Network v5.0, January 2007 For example, if WEP is used then you know the WEP key. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual Finding a Network During the WG311T software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. On the Networks tab page, click Find a Network. Note: Make sure that you need to use .
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...) - NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual 3. You can set up: • Access Point (Infrastructure) - There are two types of the wizard to specify the wireless security if used to replace the previous settings stored in Profile. If you can use your network connection. Coonnect directly to different wireless networks, you can create a profile for a particular wireless network. The Smart Wizard...
...) - NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual 3. You can set up: • Access Point (Infrastructure) - There are two types of the wizard to specify the wireless security if used to replace the previous settings stored in Profile. If you can use your network connection. Coonnect directly to different wireless networks, you can create a profile for a particular wireless network. The Smart Wizard...
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... Save your network. In the Network Type section, be sure that Access Point (Infrastructure) is selected. Verify wireless connectivity to open the Smart Wizard. In the Network Name (SSID) field select a network or enter the SSID. Note: You will not get...configuration settings are saved in a Profile. Click Apply. Or you can check the Smart Wizard status bar. 2-6 v5.0, January 2007 Use the icon to your settings in this profile. 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 ...
... Save your network. In the Network Type section, be sure that Access Point (Infrastructure) is selected. Verify wireless connectivity to open the Smart Wizard. In the Network Name (SSID) field select a network or enter the SSID. Note: You will not get...configuration settings are saved in a Profile. Click Apply. Or you can check the Smart Wizard status bar. 2-6 v5.0, January 2007 Use the icon to your settings in this profile. 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 ...
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Use the icon to -Computer (Ad Hoc) for the Network Type. 2-7 v5.0, January 2007 Select Computer-to open the Smart Wizard. Ad Hoc mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with file and print sharing enabled and you cannot connect, see Chapter 3,...Tutorial included on setting up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile The Computer-to-Computer setting uses Ad Hoc mode. For instructions on the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T Resource CD. To create an Ad Hoc mode profile: 1. Ad Hoc mode requires either static IP addresses (such as 192.168.0.1) or the...
Use the icon to -Computer (Ad Hoc) for the Network Type. 2-7 v5.0, January 2007 Select Computer-to open the Smart Wizard. Ad Hoc mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with file and print sharing enabled and you cannot connect, see Chapter 3,...Tutorial included on setting up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile The Computer-to-Computer setting uses Ad Hoc mode. For instructions on the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T Resource CD. To create an Ad Hoc mode profile: 1. Ad Hoc mode requires either static IP addresses (such as 192.168.0.1) or the...
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... taskbar click the Start button, and then click Run. Click Close to exit the Smart Wizard, or Cancel to return to the networking tutorial on your NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T Resource CD. Assuming the target PC is configured with the IPX protocol. Save your...then click OK. 2-8 v5.0, January 2007 a. Figure 1-11 b. c. Use the Ping program to verify wireless connectivity between your settings in this profile. d. a. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual b. Select or enter the Network Name (SSID) for the Ad Hoc network. In the Profile...
... taskbar click the Start button, and then click Run. Click Close to exit the Smart Wizard, or Cancel to return to the networking tutorial on your NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T Resource CD. Assuming the target PC is configured with the IPX protocol. Save your...then click OK. 2-8 v5.0, January 2007 a. Figure 1-11 b. c. Use the Ping program to verify wireless connectivity between your settings in this profile. d. a. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual b. Select or enter the Network Name (SSID) for the Ad Hoc network. In the Profile...
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... should work. See the link to "reply." On the Settings tab page of the Smart Wizard, select or type the Network Name (SSID). 2. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual c. This will cause a continuous ping to be installed and configured properly on your wireless adapter. For problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing...
... should work. See the link to "reply." On the Settings tab page of the Smart Wizard, select or type the Network Name (SSID). 2. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual c. This will cause a continuous ping to be installed and configured properly on your wireless adapter. For problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing...
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... security features such as requiring a user name and password to encrypt wireless data communications. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual 6. Wireless Security Many networks use WPA-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre-Shared Key) encryption. If you must set up the WG311T with wireless security the Smart Wizard detects it. Before you can use LAN network security features such as...
... security features such as requiring a user name and password to encrypt wireless data communications. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual 6. Wireless Security Many networks use WPA-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre-Shared Key) encryption. If you must set up the WG311T with wireless security the Smart Wizard detects it. Before you can use LAN network security features such as...
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... your computer. a. c. Run the WG311T Smart Wizard. The choices are: • 64-bit WEP data encryption • 128-bit WEP data encryption 2-12 v5.0, January 2007 NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual Setting up WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to open the Smart Wizard. Make sure the WG311T software is installed and the WG311T Wireless PCI Adapter is configured in a profile name.
... your computer. a. c. Run the WG311T Smart Wizard. The choices are: • 64-bit WEP data encryption • 128-bit WEP data encryption 2-12 v5.0, January 2007 NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual Setting up WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to open the Smart Wizard. Make sure the WG311T software is installed and the WG311T Wireless PCI Adapter is configured in a profile name.
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... up WPA2-PSK Security Follow the steps below to exit the configuration utility. Run the WG311T Smart Wizard. Click the Save Profile button. Select Create with Passphrase and enter the passphrase. Note: The characters are saved in a Profile. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual Note: Larger encryption keys require more processing and may slow the communications response...
... up WPA2-PSK Security Follow the steps below to exit the configuration utility. Run the WG311T Smart Wizard. Click the Save Profile button. Select Create with Passphrase and enter the passphrase. Note: The characters are saved in a Profile. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual Note: Larger encryption keys require more processing and may slow the communications response...