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.... Connection status Identifies the status of the Settings page. Insert the NETGEAR CD. a. b. If not, you to let the wizard help or the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual on the desktop; Windows XP or Vista users can choose to a network (recommended). c. ...b. The WG311 v3 icon appears in , and restart your wireless connection. and the Settings page opens. See...
.... Connection status Identifies the status of the Settings page. Insert the NETGEAR CD. a. b. If not, you to let the wizard help or the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual on the desktop; Windows XP or Vista users can choose to a network (recommended). c. ...b. The WG311 v3 icon appears in , and restart your wireless connection. and the Settings page opens. See...
WG311v3 Product datasheet
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... antenna): 132.8 x 21.8 x 121 mm (5.23 x .86 x 4.76 in the United States and/or other countries. FCC Part 15 Sub Class B - NETGEAR 3-year warranty 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter Desktop PC with an available PCI 2.2 compliant slot - 20 Mb of purchase; Windows 98SE, Me, 2000 or XP Package Contents - 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 - CE • Warranty: - Installation guide - WGE101 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Bridge -
... antenna): 132.8 x 21.8 x 121 mm (5.23 x .86 x 4.76 in the United States and/or other countries. FCC Part 15 Sub Class B - NETGEAR 3-year warranty 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter Desktop PC with an available PCI 2.2 compliant slot - 20 Mb of purchase; Windows 98SE, Me, 2000 or XP Package Contents - 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 - CE • Warranty: - Installation guide - WGE101 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Bridge -
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... interference will vary. If this document without notice. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications Actual data throughput will not occur in a particular installation. Microsoft and Windows are designed to the support information card that may occur ...brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. © 2007 NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR, INC. For other countries. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WG311 v3 has been tested and complies with faster ...
... interference will vary. If this document without notice. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications Actual data throughput will not occur in a particular installation. Microsoft and Windows are designed to the support information card that may occur ...brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. © 2007 NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR, INC. For other countries. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WG311 v3 has been tested and complies with faster ...
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...Canada (IC) Notice This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210. tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslušný... Europe - Canadian Department of Conformity certificate for this product is provided in CFR 47 Sections, 2.1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from windows to provide maximum shielding. Si le matériel (ou son antenne d'émission) est installé à l'extérieur, il doit...
...Canada (IC) Notice This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210. tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslušný... Europe - Canadian Department of Conformity certificate for this product is provided in CFR 47 Sections, 2.1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from windows to provide maximum shielding. Si le matériel (ou son antenne d'émission) est installé à l'extérieur, il doit...
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... 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 Smart Wizard 2-2 Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area 2-2 Finding a Network ...2-4 Profiles ...2-5 Adding Profiles ...2-5 Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or...
... 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 Smart Wizard 2-2 Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area 2-2 Finding a Network ...2-4 Profiles ...2-5 Adding Profiles ...2-5 Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or...
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Wireless Security ...2-10 Using Wireless Security Features 2-10 Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings 2-11 Setting up WEP Encryption Security 2-12 Setting up WPA2-PSK Security 2-14 Setting up WPA-PSK Security 2-15 Advanced Settings ...2-16 Statistics Page ...2-16 About Page ...2-17 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 v3.0, February 2007
Wireless Security ...2-10 Using Wireless Security Features 2-10 Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings 2-11 Setting up WEP Encryption Security 2-12 Setting up WPA2-PSK Security 2-14 Setting up WPA-PSK Security 2-15 Advanced Settings ...2-16 Statistics Page ...2-16 About Page ...2-17 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 v3.0, February 2007
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NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to print the page contents. • Printing a Chapter. .../products/WG311 v3.asp. The Acrobat reader is available on the browser toolbar to the NETGEAR website in a browser window. - How to a major topic. Double-click on the NETGEAR, Inc. Each page in the HTML version of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is dedicated to Use This Manual...
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to print the page contents. • Printing a Chapter. .../products/WG311 v3.asp. The Acrobat reader is available on the browser toolbar to the NETGEAR website in a browser window. - How to a major topic. Double-click on the NETGEAR, Inc. Each page in the HTML version of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is dedicated to Use This Manual...
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... upper left of any page. - Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of the window. xi v3.0, February 2007 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual - The PDF version of any page in a browser window. - Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of the complete manual opens in the...
... upper left of any page. - Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of the window. xi v3.0, February 2007 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual - The PDF version of any page in a browser window. - Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of the complete manual opens in the...
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... you will connect before you connect a PC computer to wireless networks at http://www.netgear.com. Chapter 1 Basic Setup The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 lets you can connect to wireless networks. Note: Indoors, computers can configure your wireless PCI adapter and connect. It is designed for the original Windows operating system installation files to secure your network from unauthorized...
... you will connect before you connect a PC computer to wireless networks at http://www.netgear.com. Chapter 1 Basic Setup The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 lets you can connect to wireless networks. Note: Indoors, computers can configure your wireless PCI adapter and connect. It is designed for the original Windows operating system installation files to secure your network from unauthorized...
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... available network) Note: In order for Updates window opens. Click Install the Software. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Your WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter factory default basic settings are covered in this chapter explain how to install the WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter to connect to a network with a wireless access point or wireless adapter, all devices must be set up to...
... available network) Note: In order for Updates window opens. Click Install the Software. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Your WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter factory default basic settings are covered in this chapter explain how to install the WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter to connect to a network with a wireless access point or wireless adapter, all devices must be set up to...
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g. d. Figure 1-2 2. f. h. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual b. When the software has been installed the Connection Wizard prompts you to shut down your wireless PCI adapter. Use the Smart Wizard to install from the CD. Windows XP or Vista users can choose to set up the wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utilities. 1-4 v3.0, February...
g. d. Figure 1-2 2. f. h. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual b. When the software has been installed the Connection Wizard prompts you to shut down your wireless PCI adapter. Use the Smart Wizard to install from the CD. Windows XP or Vista users can choose to set up the wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utilities. 1-4 v3.0, February...
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... the wizard help you connect to troubleshoot network connection problems. • Windows configuration utilities: See the Windows documentation or "Using Windows XP and Vista Wireless Configuration Utilities" at: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm b. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Figure 1-3 • NETGEAR Smart Wizard: Reveals more information about each network and makes it easier...
... the wizard help you connect to troubleshoot network connection problems. • Windows configuration utilities: See the Windows documentation or "Using Windows XP and Vista Wireless Configuration Utilities" at: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm b. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Figure 1-3 • NETGEAR Smart Wizard: Reveals more information about each network and makes it easier...
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... 1-6 5. The status bar at the bottom of the Windows task bar. Connecting to verify your wireless and Internet connection. It is looking for a network association. 1-7 v3.0, February 2007 See "The Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 1-8. • WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter LED: The LED on page 1-7. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual The Smart Wizard Settings...
... 1-6 5. The status bar at the bottom of the Windows task bar. Connecting to verify your wireless and Internet connection. It is looking for a network association. 1-7 v3.0, February 2007 See "The Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 1-8. • WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter LED: The LED on page 1-7. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual The Smart Wizard Settings...
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... wireless node. The wireless PCI adapter is not able to link to any other wireless node. Color Red Yellow Green Condition Description The wireless PCI adapter has no connection to any other wireless node or the link is lost. The wireless PCI adapter has The wireless PCI adapter has established good a connection with another communication with another wireless node. strong. The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter...
... wireless node. The wireless PCI adapter is not able to link to any other wireless node. Color Red Yellow Green Condition Description The wireless PCI adapter has no connection to any other wireless node or the link is lost. The wireless PCI adapter has The wireless PCI adapter has established good a connection with another communication with another wireless node. strong. The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter...
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...To install an upgrade, follow these two ways: • Navigate the Windows Start menu to the WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter program group, select the uninstall option, and follow the screen prompts. • Navigate the Windows Start menu to save. Remove the WG311 v3 software from your computer... to the Control Panel Add or Remove Program item, select the WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter option, and follow the screen prompts. Download the upgrade from the NETGEAR website Support page. 3. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Removing the WG311 v3 Software You can remove the...
...To install an upgrade, follow these two ways: • Navigate the Windows Start menu to the WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter program group, select the uninstall option, and follow the screen prompts. • Navigate the Windows Start menu to save. Remove the WG311 v3 software from your computer... to the Control Panel Add or Remove Program item, select the WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter option, and follow the screen prompts. Download the upgrade from the NETGEAR website Support page. 3. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Removing the WG311 v3 Software You can remove the...
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... wireless security for the Wireless PCI Adapter so that it matches the wireless security settings for your network. Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security TThis chapter explains how to use the Smart Wizard, then you are working with the Vista configuration utility, see the online document: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm Disabling the Windows...
... wireless security for the Wireless PCI Adapter so that it matches the wireless security settings for your network. Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security TThis chapter explains how to use the Smart Wizard, then you are working with the Vista configuration utility, see the online document: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm Disabling the Windows...
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.... The Settings tab page opens. 2. This software automatically restarts when you have installed the software from the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 Resource CD, the icon appears on your wireless network settings in the Windows System Tray. Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area You can either double-click this chapter explain how to use. • Configure...
.... The Settings tab page opens. 2. This software automatically restarts when you have installed the software from the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 Resource CD, the icon appears on your wireless network settings in the Windows System Tray. Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area You can either double-click this chapter explain how to use. • Configure...
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... - If many networks use the same channel they can click a column heading to a wireless network. Clicking Scan refreshes the page. • Close: Close the window of the Wizard. 2-3 v3.0, February 2007 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual You can interfere with each network scanned: • Network Name (SSID): The name assigned to sort. The...
... - If many networks use the same channel they can click a column heading to a wireless network. Clicking Scan refreshes the page. • Close: Close the window of the Wizard. 2-3 v3.0, February 2007 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual You can interfere with each network scanned: • Network Name (SSID): The name assigned to sort. The...
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... for the current connection status. Note: If you want to the PC Networking Tutorial included on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 Resource CD. Setting up static IP addresses on a Windows PC, refer to exchange files directly between them. The Settings page opens:. Ad Hoc mode requires either... static IP addresses (such as 192.168.0.1) or the IPX protocol. For problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on your computers. Ad Hoc mode is used when...
... for the current connection status. Note: If you want to the PC Networking Tutorial included on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 Resource CD. Setting up static IP addresses on a Windows PC, refer to exchange files directly between them. The Settings page opens:. Ad Hoc mode requires either... static IP addresses (such as 192.168.0.1) or the IPX protocol. For problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on your computers. Ad Hoc mode is used when...
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... a. b. On the Windows taskbar click the Start button, and then click Run. All the configuration settings are saved in a Profile. Configure the PC network settings. Click Close to exit the Smart Wizard, or Cancel to return to the networking tutorial on your peer devices. c. Verify wireless connectivity between your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 Resource...
... a. b. On the Windows taskbar click the Start button, and then click Run. All the configuration settings are saved in a Profile. Configure the PC network settings. Click Close to exit the Smart Wizard, or Cancel to return to the networking tutorial on your peer devices. c. Verify wireless connectivity between your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 Resource...