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... the CD. If not, you will be established. Now, install the wireless PCI adapter. Windows XP or Vista users can set up to a minute for your choice. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 These setup instructions assume that you can choose to install from the drop-down the computer. 2. Installation 1. c. After you have reviewed the settings, click Finish...
... the CD. If not, you will be established. Now, install the wireless PCI adapter. Windows XP or Vista users can set up to a minute for your choice. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 These setup instructions assume that you can choose to install from the drop-down the computer. 2. Installation 1. c. After you have reviewed the settings, click Finish...
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...Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications Actual data throughput will not occur in the United States and/or other countries. These limits are registered trademarks of 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 product and software upgrades. ...product at http://www.netgear.com/register, we can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used according to ...
...Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications Actual data throughput will not occur in the United States and/or other countries. These limits are registered trademarks of 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 product and software upgrades. ...product at http://www.netgear.com/register, we can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used according to ...
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... 1-2 What Is in the Box ...1-2 WG311 v3 Default Wireless Settings 1-2 Installation ...1-3 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet 1-7 WG311 v3 Icon Colors 1-8 The Smart Wizard Status Bar 1-8 WG311 v3 LED ...1-9 Removing the WG311 v3 Software 1-10 Upgrading the WG311 v3 Software 1-10 Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility 2-1 Understanding the...
... 1-2 What Is in the Box ...1-2 WG311 v3 Default Wireless Settings 1-2 Installation ...1-3 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet 1-7 WG311 v3 Icon Colors 1-8 The Smart Wizard Status Bar 1-8 WG311 v3 LED ...1-9 Removing the WG311 v3 Software 1-10 Upgrading the WG311 v3 Software 1-10 Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility 2-1 Understanding the...
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...; Some versions of the WG311 v3 driver software 1-1 v3.0, February 2007 Deploy the security features appropriate to install your WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter and set up basic wireless connectivity on page 2-10. Chapter 1 Basic Setup The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 lets you can connect to wireless networks at http://www.netgear.com. It is important to take steps to...
...; Some versions of the WG311 v3 driver software 1-1 v3.0, February 2007 Deploy the security features appropriate to install your WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter and set up basic wireless connectivity on page 2-10. Chapter 1 Basic Setup The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 lets you can connect to wireless networks at http://www.netgear.com. It is important to take steps to...
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... for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 • NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 Resource CD, including: - Wireless Assistant - WG311 v3 Default Wireless Settings If this is a new wireless network installation, use the factory default settings to set up the network and verify wireless connectivity. What Is in case you will decrease if such materials are between the devices. Configuration Utility Software - NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311...
... for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 • NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 Resource CD, including: - Wireless Assistant - WG311 v3 Default Wireless Settings If this is a new wireless network installation, use the factory default settings to set up the network and verify wireless connectivity. What Is in case you will decrease if such materials are between the devices. Configuration Utility Software - NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311...
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...) Note: In order for Updates window opens. Wireless security, advanced settings, and Computer-to a network with an access point or router. a. First, install the NETGEAR software: Insert the NETGEAR CD. Click Install the Software. Figure 1-1 1-3 v3.0, February 2007 To install the WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter: 1. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Your WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter factory default basic settings are covered in Chapter...
...) Note: In order for Updates window opens. Wireless security, advanced settings, and Computer-to a network with an access point or router. a. First, install the NETGEAR software: Insert the NETGEAR CD. Click Install the Software. Figure 1-1 1-3 v3.0, February 2007 To install the WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter: 1. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Your WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter factory default basic settings are covered in Chapter...
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...to the adapter and position the antenna to the up your computer. 3. Windows 2000, 98SE/ME users go to install the software. When the software has been installed the Connection Wizard prompts you are connected to install from the ...Next to continue, and to Step b. h. Now, install the wireless PCI adapter. f. Close the case, plug the power cord back in, and restart your wireless PCI adapter. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual b. If you to set up the wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utilities....
...to the adapter and position the antenna to the up your computer. 3. Windows 2000, 98SE/ME users go to install the software. When the software has been installed the Connection Wizard prompts you are connected to install from the ...Next to continue, and to Step b. h. Now, install the wireless PCI adapter. f. Close the case, plug the power cord back in, and restart your wireless PCI adapter. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual b. If you to set up the wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utilities....
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NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. Solid indicates a connection. Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet The WG311 v3 has indicators in the lower right of the connection. • Smart Wizard Status Bar: Clicking .... It is looking for a network association. 1-7 v3.0, February 2007 The LED blinks when the wireless PCI adapter is color coded to the Internet: • WG311 v3 Icon: After you install the WG311 v3 software, the icon appears on the desktop and in three locations that show the status of your connection ...
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. Solid indicates a connection. Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet The WG311 v3 has indicators in the lower right of the connection. • Smart Wizard Status Bar: Clicking .... It is looking for a network association. 1-7 v3.0, February 2007 The LED blinks when the wireless PCI adapter is color coded to the Internet: • WG311 v3 Icon: After you install the WG311 v3 software, the icon appears on the desktop and in three locations that show the status of your connection ...
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NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Removing the WG311 v3 Software You can remove the wireless adapter software in .exe). 6. Download the upgrade from your computer, and restart your computer. 5. Follow the installer instructions, and if prompted, then restart your computer. 4. Remove the WG311 v3 software from your computer. 1-10 v3.0, February 2007 Remove the WG311 v3 adapter... be available at the NETGEAR website. To install an upgrade, follow these two ways: • Navigate the Windows Start menu to the WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter program group, select the...
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Removing the WG311 v3 Software You can remove the wireless adapter software in .exe). 6. Download the upgrade from your computer, and restart your computer. 5. Follow the installer instructions, and if prompted, then restart your computer. 4. Remove the WG311 v3 software from your computer. 1-10 v3.0, February 2007 Remove the WG311 v3 adapter... be available at the NETGEAR website. To install an upgrade, follow these two ways: • Navigate the Windows Start menu to the WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter program group, select the...
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The Smart Wizard provides a complete and easy to use set of tools to: • View details about wireless networks: 1. When you have installed the software from the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 Resource CD, the icon appears on your computer. Viewing Wireless Networks in this chapter explain how to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings tab page opens...
The Smart Wizard provides a complete and easy to use set of tools to: • View details about wireless networks: 1. When you have installed the software from the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 Resource CD, the icon appears on your computer. Viewing Wireless Networks in this chapter explain how to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings tab page opens...
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... the icon to open the Smart Wizard to know the security settings for each network with the wireless network and security settings. Hidden Network Figure 2-3 3. Click Next. 2-4 v3.0, February 2007 After installation you can use the Find a Network button on the Network tab at any time to view...To find a network: 1. If you select a hidden network then you want to use . On the Networks tab page, click Find a Network. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Finding a Network During the WG311 v3 software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks.
... the icon to open the Smart Wizard to know the security settings for each network with the wireless network and security settings. Hidden Network Figure 2-3 3. Click Next. 2-4 v3.0, February 2007 After installation you can use the Find a Network button on the Network tab at any time to view...To find a network: 1. If you select a hidden network then you want to use . On the Networks tab page, click Find a Network. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Finding a Network During the WG311 v3 software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks.
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...a Windows PC, refer to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" in the Smart Wizard for file and printer access on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 Resource CD. For example, this mode is an 802.11 networking framework in which devices or computers communicate directly with...mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with accessing network resources, the Windows 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 exchange files directly between ...
...a Windows PC, refer to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" in the Smart Wizard for file and printer access on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 Resource CD. For example, this mode is an 802.11 networking framework in which devices or computers communicate directly with...mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with accessing network resources, the Windows 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 exchange files directly between ...
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...-to -Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 1. In the Start Ad Hoc field, choose the wireless standard (802.11a, 802.11b, or 802.11g) for problems with the 192.168.0.1 static IP address. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual c. Starting a Computer-to -Computer (Ad Hoc) network type. 3. ... used by any other wireless networks near your area. 2-9 v3.0, February 2007 This will cause a continuous ping to be sent to the device with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on...
...-to -Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 1. In the Start Ad Hoc field, choose the wireless standard (802.11a, 802.11b, or 802.11g) for problems with the 192.168.0.1 static IP address. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual c. Starting a Computer-to -Computer (Ad Hoc) network type. 3. ... used by any other wireless networks near your area. 2-9 v3.0, February 2007 This will cause a continuous ping to be sent to the device with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on...
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... page opens. c. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Setting up WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to open the Smart Wizard. Make sure the WG311 v3 software is installed and the WG311 v3 is configured in your computer. Figure 2-9 2. Run the WG311 v3 Smart Wizard. a. b. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless...
... page opens. c. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Setting up WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to open the Smart Wizard. Make sure the WG311 v3 software is installed and the WG311 v3 is configured in your computer. Figure 2-9 2. Run the WG311 v3 Smart Wizard. a. b. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless...
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... the Smart Wizard. a. All the configuration settings are saved in Appendix B. 3. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Setting up WPA2-PSK Security Follow the steps below to exit the Smart Wizard. 2-14 v3.0, February 2007 Make sure the WG311 v3 software is installed and the WG311 v3 is configured in your settings in a profile...
... the Smart Wizard. a. All the configuration settings are saved in Appendix B. 3. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Setting up WPA2-PSK Security Follow the steps below to exit the Smart Wizard. 2-14 v3.0, February 2007 Make sure the WG311 v3 software is installed and the WG311 v3 is configured in your settings in a profile...
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a. Make sure the WG311 v3 software is installed and the WG311 v3 is configured in this profile. In the Security section, select WPA-PSK [TKIP]. v3.0, February 2007 2-15 b. c. Save your settings in your computer. All the configuration settings are saved in the access point. b. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Setting up WPA-PSK...
a. Make sure the WG311 v3 software is installed and the WG311 v3 is configured in this profile. In the Security section, select WPA-PSK [TKIP]. v3.0, February 2007 2-15 b. c. Save your settings in your computer. All the configuration settings are saved in the access point. b. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Setting up WPA-PSK...
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...if one is recognized and enabled. Check the SSID and wireless security settings. Table 3-1. Reload the WG311 v3 software, if necessary. • Try to install the WG311 v3 in a different PCI slot in the PCI slot properly or the WG311 v3 software is not loaded. • Remove and reinstall the WG311...the knowledge base on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support/main.asp. The WG311 v3 is trying to connect to the WPA-PSK access point. • If the access point is not installed in your WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter. The WG311 v3 wireless LED blinks but cannot. ...
...if one is recognized and enabled. Check the SSID and wireless security settings. Table 3-1. Reload the WG311 v3 software, if necessary. • Try to install the WG311 v3 in a different PCI slot in the PCI slot properly or the WG311 v3 software is not loaded. • Remove and reinstall the WG311...the knowledge base on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support/main.asp. The WG311 v3 is trying to connect to the WPA-PSK access point. • If the access point is not installed in your WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter. The WG311 v3 wireless LED blinks but cannot. ...
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chance to the Internet. You have an older software version installed on the network or to save If you change the settings the Smart Wizard offers you the settings. Restart the cable or DSL modem, router, ... to open the Smart Wizard. Check to save the changes. No IP address is physically connected to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" in Chapter 1. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Table 3-1. Troubleshooting Tips (continued) Problem Action The Smart Wizard keeps asking me to make sure that the IP addresses and the...
chance to the Internet. You have an older software version installed on the network or to save If you change the settings the Smart Wizard offers you the settings. Restart the cable or DSL modem, router, ... to open the Smart Wizard. Check to save the changes. No IP address is physically connected to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" in Chapter 1. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Table 3-1. Troubleshooting Tips (continued) Problem Action The Smart Wizard keeps asking me to make sure that the IP addresses and the...