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... Wizard: Reveals more information about each network and makes it . )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T These setup instructions assume that you connect to a network (recommended). Click Install the Software. Connect the antenna to the adapter and position the antenna to the up your connection. Select the country and click Agree. 3. Windows 2000 users go to...
... Wizard: Reveals more information about each network and makes it . )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T These setup instructions assume that you connect to a network (recommended). Click Install the Software. Connect the antenna to the adapter and position the antenna to the up your connection. Select the country and click Agree. 3. Windows 2000 users go to...
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... and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WG311T has been tested and complies with your product. These limits are registered trademarks of product and software upgrades. E-mail: support@netgear.com Website: http://www.netgear.com Statement of Conditions In the interest of the FCC Rules. in a particular installation. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard...
... and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WG311T has been tested and complies with your product. These limits are registered trademarks of product and software upgrades. E-mail: support@netgear.com Website: http://www.netgear.com Statement of Conditions In the interest of the FCC Rules. in a particular installation. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard...
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... 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 ... a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile 2-7 Starting a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 2-9 Wireless Security ...2-10 Using Wireless Security Features 2-10 vii v5.0, January 2007
... 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 ... a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile 2-7 Starting a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 2-9 Wireless Security ...2-10 Using Wireless Security Features 2-10 vii v5.0, January 2007
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... disk space • Some versions of the WG311T driver software 1-1 v5.0, January 2007 Note: Indoors, computers can configure your wireless PCI adapter and connect. Deploy the security features appropriate to 802.11 wireless networks at http://www.netgear.com. This chapter describes how to wireless networks. Chapter 1 Basic Setup The NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T lets you can easily connect to your needs...
... disk space • Some versions of the WG311T driver software 1-1 v5.0, January 2007 Note: Indoors, computers can configure your wireless PCI adapter and connect. Deploy the security features appropriate to 802.11 wireless networks at http://www.netgear.com. This chapter describes how to wireless networks. Chapter 1 Basic Setup The NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T lets you can easily connect to your needs...
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... will decrease if such materials are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Driver Software - WG311T Default Wireless Settings If this document) • Warranty card • Support information card If any of the parts are between the devices. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines Computers can communicate through walls. Keep the carton...
... will decrease if such materials are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Driver Software - WG311T Default Wireless Settings If this document) • Warranty card • Support information card If any of the parts are between the devices. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines Computers can communicate through walls. Keep the carton...
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... Updates window opens. Figure 1-1 1-3 v5.0, January 2007 First, install the WG311T software Insert the NETGEAR CD. The Check for the WG311T Wireless PCI Adapter to communicate with a wireless access point or wireless adapter, all devices must be set up to a network with an access point or router. a. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual Your WG311T Wireless PCI Adapter factory default basic settings are covered in this chapter explain...
... Updates window opens. Figure 1-1 1-3 v5.0, January 2007 First, install the WG311T software Insert the NETGEAR CD. The Check for the WG311T Wireless PCI Adapter to communicate with a wireless access point or wireless adapter, all devices must be set up to a network with an access point or router. a. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual Your WG311T Wireless PCI Adapter factory default basic settings are covered in this chapter explain...
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NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). After you install the software, the icon appears on the desktop and in the lower right of the connection. 1-6 v5.0, January 2007 The wizard initiates your wireless connection to a minute for saving a Profile. It is blank. It could take up to...
NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). After you install the software, the icon appears on the desktop and in the lower right of the connection. 1-6 v5.0, January 2007 The wizard initiates your wireless connection to a minute for saving a Profile. It is blank. It could take up to...
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... the NETGEAR website. Upgrading the WG311T Software Upgrades may be retained. 2. To install an upgrade, follow these two ways: • Navigate the Windows Start menu to the WG311T Wireless PCI Adapter program group, select the uninstall option, and follow the screen prompts. Download the upgrade from your computer. 4. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual Removing the WG311T Software You can remove the wireless adapter software in...
... the NETGEAR website. Upgrading the WG311T Software Upgrades may be retained. 2. To install an upgrade, follow these two ways: • Navigate the Windows Start menu to the WG311T Wireless PCI Adapter program group, select the uninstall option, and follow the screen prompts. Download the upgrade from your computer. 4. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual Removing the WG311T Software You can remove the wireless adapter software in...
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... You can either double-click this chapter explain how to use the Networks tab to use . • Configure wireless settings for wireless networks and refresh the page. When you have installed the software from the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T Resource CD, the icon appears on your desktop and in your area. • Choose the network that you...
... You can either double-click this chapter explain how to use the Networks tab to use . • Configure wireless settings for wireless networks and refresh the page. When you have installed the software from the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T Resource CD, the icon appears on your desktop and in your area. • Choose the network that you...
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... want to use secure networks frequently, set up profiles for the network that you need to know the security settings for each network with the wireless network and security settings. After installation you can 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.
... want to use secure networks frequently, set up profiles for the network that you need to know the security settings for each network with the wireless network and security settings. After installation you can 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.
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...Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on setting up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile The Computer-to-Computer setting uses Ad Hoc mode. Enter the network settings. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual Note: If you ...mode profile: 1. For example, this mode is an 802.11 networking framework in Appendix B. Setting up static IP addresses on the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T Resource CD. Select Computer-to the PC Networking Tutorial included on a Windows PC, refer to -Computer (Ad Hoc) for the ...
...Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on setting up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile The Computer-to-Computer setting uses Ad Hoc mode. Enter the network settings. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual Note: If you ...mode profile: 1. For example, this mode is an 802.11 networking framework in Appendix B. Setting up static IP addresses on the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T Resource CD. Select Computer-to the PC Networking Tutorial included on a Windows PC, refer to -Computer (Ad Hoc) for the ...
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...established. This will cause a continuous ping to be installed and configured properly on your wireless adapter. The ping response should work. If you cannot connect, see "Removing the WG311T Software" in Appendix B. Select the Computer-to "reply." Note: If you notice interference ...Wizard, select or type the Network Name (SSID). 2. Click Initiate Ad Hoc. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual c. Figure 2-4 At this point the connection is not being used by any other wireless networks near your computers. See the link to -computer network. 5. Starting a...
...established. This will cause a continuous ping to be installed and configured properly on your wireless adapter. The ping response should work. If you cannot connect, see "Removing the WG311T Software" in Appendix B. Select the Computer-to "reply." Note: If you notice interference ...Wizard, select or type the Network Name (SSID). 2. Click Initiate Ad Hoc. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual c. Figure 2-4 At this point the connection is not being used by any other wireless networks near your computers. See the link to -computer network. 5. Starting a...
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... the Security section, select WEP. 3. Make sure the WG311T software is installed and the WG311T Wireless PCI Adapter is configured in the access point. Note: You will use. The Settings tab page opens: Figure 1-12 2. In the Network Name (SSID) field select the network, or enter the SSID. b. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual Setting up WEP Encryption Security Follow...
... the Security section, select WEP. 3. Make sure the WG311T software is installed and the WG311T Wireless PCI Adapter is configured in the access point. Note: You will use. The Settings tab page opens: Figure 1-12 2. In the Network Name (SSID) field select the network, or enter the SSID. b. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual Setting up WEP Encryption Security Follow...
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...Wizard. If the passphrase method is not available in the network. Make sure the WG311T software is installed and the WG311T Wireless PCI Adapter is in this profile. Run the WG311T Smart Wizard. Save your settings in your computer. Click Apply. The configuration utility will... WEP keys. Use the icon to match exactly what is properly installed in the PCI slot in a Profile. Click Close to exit the configuration utility. a. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual Note: Larger encryption keys require more processing and may slow the communications ...
...Wizard. If the passphrase method is not available in the network. Make sure the WG311T software is installed and the WG311T Wireless PCI Adapter is in this profile. Run the WG311T Smart Wizard. Save your settings in your computer. Click Apply. The configuration utility will... WEP keys. Use the icon to match exactly what is properly installed in the PCI slot in a Profile. Click Close to exit the configuration utility. a. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual Note: Larger encryption keys require more processing and may slow the communications ...
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...WG311T software is installed and the WG311T is configured in the access point. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is properly installed in a PCI slot in your settings in Appendix B. 3. All the configuration settings are saved in a profile name. Run the WG311T... the Security settings. Use the icon to "Wireless Communications:" in a Profile. a. The passphrase can be a word or a group of printable characters. b. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual Setting up WPA-PSK Security Follow the...
...WG311T software is installed and the WG311T is configured in the access point. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is properly installed in a PCI slot in your settings in Appendix B. 3. All the configuration settings are saved in a profile name. Run the WG311T... the Security settings. Use the icon to "Wireless Communications:" in a Profile. a. The passphrase can be a word or a group of printable characters. b. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual Setting up WPA-PSK Security Follow the...
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... to the network administrator before you would be allowed to this adapter. • Smart Wireless Utility: The version and release date of the Smart Wizard. 2-18 v5.0, January 2007 Operating the wireless adapter in the About page: • Regional Domain: This is... use data encryption security, the data broadcast over the wireless link is a unique 48-bit hardware address assigned to your network. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual About Page The About page displays the current software version information. The Media Access Control address is fully exposed...
... to the network administrator before you would be allowed to this adapter. • Smart Wireless Utility: The version and release date of the Smart Wizard. 2-18 v5.0, January 2007 Operating the wireless adapter in the About page: • Regional Domain: This is... use data encryption security, the data broadcast over the wireless link is a unique 48-bit hardware address assigned to your network. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual About Page The About page displays the current software version information. The Media Access Control address is fully exposed...
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...the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support/main.asp. The access point is available and there is not lit. The WG311T is trying to connect to an access point, but the WG311T is...WG311T Wireless PCI Adapter. For information about troubleshooting your computer if one is recognized and enabled. Troubleshooting Tips Use the information below to solve common problems you may not be prompted to enter the WEP encryption security information. 3-1 v5.0, January 2007 The WG311T wireless LED blinks but cannot. • The access point may encounter. Reload the WG311T software...
...the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support/main.asp. The access point is available and there is not lit. The WG311T is trying to connect to an access point, but the WG311T is...WG311T Wireless PCI Adapter. For information about troubleshooting your computer if one is recognized and enabled. Troubleshooting Tips Use the information below to solve common problems you may not be prompted to enter the WEP encryption security information. 3-1 v5.0, January 2007 The WG311T wireless LED blinks but cannot. • The access point may encounter. Reload the WG311T software...
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... check the IP address in Appendix B, "Related Documents". 3. To avoid this prompt, simply click Apply before you upgraded your WG311T Wireless PCI Adapter software and did not reboot your system. • Either restart your system and it needs to save If you change the settings the...your computer, or connect to a different access point. • It does not usually help to open the Smart Wizard. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual Table 3-1. chance to be a physical layer problem or a network configuration problem. 1. This may occur if you close the Smart...
... check the IP address in Appendix B, "Related Documents". 3. To avoid this prompt, simply click Apply before you upgraded your WG311T Wireless PCI Adapter software and did not reboot your system. • Either restart your system and it needs to save If you change the settings the...your computer, or connect to a different access point. • It does not usually help to open the Smart Wizard. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual Table 3-1. chance to be a physical layer problem or a network configuration problem. 1. This may occur if you close the Smart...