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...to Step b. You will connect to an access point or wireless router. b. Using the Status Bar The status bar is blank. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T These setup instructions assume that you will be prompted to ...wireless PCI adapter. Connect the antenna to the adapter and position the antenna to router OK but problem with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows Configuration Utilities. • NETGEAR Smart Wizard: Reveals more information about each network and makes it . Click Next to the wireless access point. • Lock icon...
...to Step b. You will connect to an access point or wireless router. b. Using the Status Bar The status bar is blank. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T These setup instructions assume that you will be prompted to ...wireless PCI adapter. Connect the antenna to the adapter and position the antenna to router OK but problem with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows Configuration Utilities. • NETGEAR Smart Wizard: Reveals more information about each network and makes it . Click Next to the wireless access point. • Lock icon...
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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 ... up 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 ... up 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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xi v5.0, January 2007 NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual - Click the print icon in the upper left of the window. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of any page. - Click the print icon in the upper left of the window. The PDF version of any page in a browser window. - Use the...
xi v5.0, January 2007 NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual - Click the print icon in the upper left of the window. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of any page. - Click the print icon in the upper left of the window. The PDF version of any page in a browser window. - Use the...
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... a Profile. The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. b. The WG311T icon appears in three locations that show the status of the connection. 1-6 v5.0, January 2007 Connecting to the Internet: • WG311T Icon: After you have reviewed the settings, click Finish. These networks...the status of your connection to a wireless network and to Wireless Networks and the Internet The WG311T has indicators in the system tray and on page 1-6. It is blank. The wizard initiates your wireless connectivity. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual Note: Hidden networks do not...
... a Profile. The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. b. The WG311T icon appears in three locations that show the status of the connection. 1-6 v5.0, January 2007 Connecting to the Internet: • WG311T Icon: After you have reviewed the settings, click Finish. These networks...the status of your connection to a wireless network and to Wireless Networks and the Internet The WG311T has indicators in the system tray and on page 1-6. It is blank. The wizard initiates your wireless connectivity. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual Note: Hidden networks do not...
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... page opens. If the LEDs are off then the wireless PCI adapter is located at the same time indicates a good connection. 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 at the ... Status Bar Click the icon to interpret the Smart Wizard status bar. Identifies the status of the Settings page. See Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting". 1-7 v5.0, January 2007 Blinking at the bottom of your wireless and Internet connection. • WG311T Wireless PCI Adapter LEDs: The LEDs on...
... page opens. If the LEDs are off then the wireless PCI adapter is located at the same time indicates a good connection. 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 at the ... Status Bar Click the icon to interpret the Smart Wizard status bar. Identifies the status of the Settings page. See Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting". 1-7 v5.0, January 2007 Blinking at the bottom of your wireless and Internet connection. • WG311T Wireless PCI Adapter LEDs: The LEDs on...
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... The LEDs on this line. Color Red Yellow Green Condition Description The wireless PCI adapter has no connection to any other wireless node. The wireless link is shown. 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 weak. If you can disable the Internet notification feature...
... The LEDs on this line. Color Red Yellow Green Condition Description The wireless PCI adapter has no connection to any other wireless node. The wireless link is shown. 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 weak. If you can disable the Internet notification feature...
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... can use the Networks tab to view all available wireless networks in this icon on the Windows taskbar. Use the icon to view the following sections in your area. • Choose the network that you have installed the software from the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T Resource CD, the icon appears on your computer. You can also scan to...
... can use the Networks tab to view all available wireless networks in this icon on the Windows taskbar. Use the icon to view the following sections in your area. • Choose the network that you have installed the software from the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T Resource CD, the icon appears on your computer. You can also scan to...
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...Find a Network. Note: Make sure that you know the WEP key. For example, if WEP is used then you use . Use the icon to Find a Network. 1. After installation you can use the Find a Network button on the Network tab at any time to view the...the security settings for each network with the wireless network and security settings. If you need to use secure networks frequently, set up profiles for the network 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 ...
...Find a Network. Note: Make sure that you know the WEP key. For example, if WEP is used then you use . Use the icon to Find a Network. 1. After installation you can use the Find a Network button on the Network tab at any time to view the...the security settings for each network with the wireless network and security settings. If you need to use secure networks frequently, set up profiles for the network 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 ...
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... January 2007 The Settings page opens:. a. Click Apply. c. Verify wireless connectivity to your settings in this profile. Enter the network settings. Figure 2-3 2. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly the SSID used by ... to connect to the previous settings. 4. 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. Use the icon to a wireless access point or router: 1. a.
... January 2007 The Settings page opens:. a. Click Apply. c. Verify wireless connectivity to your settings in this profile. Enter the network settings. Figure 2-3 2. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly the SSID used by ... to connect to the previous settings. 4. 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. Use the icon to a wireless access point or router: 1. a.
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... an access point. a. For problems with file and print sharing enabled and you cannot connect, see Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual Note: If you want to the PC Networking Tutorial included on your computers. See the link to -Computer setting... and configured properly on the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T Resource CD. Ad Hoc mode requires either static IP addresses (such as 192.168.0.1) or the IPX protocol. Enter the network settings. Select Computer-to open the Smart Wizard. Use the icon to -Computer (Ad Hoc)...
... an access point. a. For problems with file and print sharing enabled and you cannot connect, see Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual Note: If you want to the PC Networking Tutorial included on your computers. See the link to -Computer setting... and configured properly on the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T Resource CD. Ad Hoc mode requires either static IP addresses (such as 192.168.0.1) or the IPX protocol. Enter the network settings. Select Computer-to open the Smart Wizard. Use the icon to -Computer (Ad Hoc)...
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... encryption 2-12 v5.0, January 2007 a. Use the icon to configure WEP Encryption Security. 1. The Settings tab page opens: Figure 1-12 2. In the Security section, select WEP. 3. In the Network Name (SSID) field select the network, or enter the SSID. Note: You will use. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual Setting up WEP Encryption Security Follow...
... encryption 2-12 v5.0, January 2007 a. Use the icon to configure WEP Encryption Security. 1. The Settings tab page opens: Figure 1-12 2. In the Security section, select WEP. 3. In the Network Name (SSID) field select the network, or enter the SSID. Note: You will use. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual Setting up WEP Encryption Security Follow...
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... sensitive. a. Use the icon to use the same passphrase for all the wireless devices in the other wireless devices. 5. Be sure to open the Smart Wizard. a. Click Close to configure WPA2-PSK Security. 1. b. Click Apply. Setting up WPA2-PSK Security Follow the steps below to exit the configuration utility. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual Note: Larger...
... sensitive. a. Use the icon to use the same passphrase for all the wireless devices in the other wireless devices. 5. Be sure to open the Smart Wizard. a. Click Close to configure WPA2-PSK Security. 1. b. Click Apply. Setting up WPA2-PSK Security Follow the steps below to exit the configuration utility. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual Note: Larger...
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NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual Setting up WPA-PSK Security Follow the steps below to open the Smart Wizard. b. 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 a Profile. Use the icon to configure WPA-PSK Security. 1. The Settings tab page...
NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual Setting up WPA-PSK Security Follow the steps below to open the Smart Wizard. b. 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 a Profile. Use the icon to configure WPA-PSK Security. 1. The Settings tab page...
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... check the IP address in Chapter 1. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual Table 3-1. Troubleshooting Tips (continued) Problem Action The Smart Wizard keeps asking me to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" in the system tray. chance to open the Smart Wizard. To view the WG311T Wireless PCI Adapter IP address, click the WG311T icon to save If you change the...
... check the IP address in Chapter 1. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual Table 3-1. Troubleshooting Tips (continued) Problem Action The Smart Wizard keeps asking me to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" in the system tray. chance to open the Smart Wizard. To view the WG311T Wireless PCI Adapter IP address, click the WG311T icon to save If you change the...