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...98SE/ME users go to continue. b. After you have joined. The wizard initiates your computer. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 These setup instructions assume that you will experience higher throughput when the signal is strongest. Installation 1. If... the Software. Windows XP or Vista users can set up position. Follow the Wizard steps for troubleshooting tips. Security Channel Throughput Wireless network Signal strength Find a Network Connection status Understanding the Status Bar Wireless network Identifies which wireless network ...
...98SE/ME users go to continue. b. After you have joined. The wizard initiates your computer. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 These setup instructions assume that you will experience higher throughput when the signal is strongest. Installation 1. If... the Software. Windows XP or Vista users can set up position. Follow the Wizard steps for troubleshooting tips. Security Channel Throughput Wireless network Signal strength Find a Network Connection status Understanding the Status Bar Wireless network Identifies which wireless network ...
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... to the support information card that may occur due to the use or application of product and software upgrades. Support Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR, for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the products described in this equipment does cause ...NETGEAR, Inc. E-mail: support@netgear.com Website: http://www.netgear.com Statement of Conditions In the interest of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the FCC Rules. Maximum Wireless...
... to the support information card that may occur due to the use or application of product and software upgrades. Support Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR, for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the products described in this equipment does cause ...NETGEAR, Inc. E-mail: support@netgear.com Website: http://www.netgear.com Statement of Conditions In the interest of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the FCC Rules. Maximum Wireless...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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.... Note: Indoors, computers can configure 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. For information about product features and compatible NETGEAR products, see the NETGEAR website at distances of Windows may ask for...
.... Note: Indoors, computers can configure 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. For information about product features and compatible NETGEAR products, see the NETGEAR website at distances of Windows may ask for...
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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: - Configuration Utility Software - What Is in case you will decrease if such materials are already defined. 1-2 v3.0, February 2007 Wireless Assistant - Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in the Box The product package should contain the following items: • 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: - Configuration Utility Software - What Is in case you will decrease if such materials are already defined. 1-2 v3.0, February 2007 Wireless Assistant - Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in the Box The product package should contain the following items: • NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311...
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...Software. First, install the NETGEAR software: Insert the NETGEAR CD. If the CD main page does not appear, double click Autorun.exe on the CD. 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...Updates window opens. The Check for the WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter to communicate with a wireless access point or wireless adapter, all devices must be set up to use the same wireless network name (SSID). • Network Mode (...
...Software. First, install the NETGEAR software: Insert the NETGEAR CD. If the CD main page does not appear, double click Autorun.exe on the CD. 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...Updates window opens. The Check for the WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter to communicate with a wireless access point or wireless adapter, all devices must be set up to use the same wireless network name (SSID). • Network Mode (...
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... to the Internet, click Check for Updates. Close the case, plug the power cord back in, and restart your wireless PCI adapter. Use the Smart Wizard to shut down your WG311 v3 into a PCI slot. g. When the software has been installed the Connection Wizard prompts you to set up position. Figure 1-2 2. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual b.
... to the Internet, click Check for Updates. Close the case, plug the power cord back in, and restart your wireless PCI adapter. Use the Smart Wizard to shut down your WG311 v3 into a PCI slot. g. When the software has been installed the Connection Wizard prompts you to set up position. Figure 1-2 2. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual b.
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...WG311 v3 software, the icon appears on page 1-7. Figure 1-6 5. For more details about your wireless and Internet connection. Solid indicates a connection. The LED blinks when the wireless PCI adapter is color coded to verify your connection to a wireless network and to Wireless Networks and...of your wireless connectivity. See "The Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 1-8. • WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter LED: The LED on the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard. It is looking for a network association. 1-7 v3.0, February 2007 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 ...
...WG311 v3 software, the icon appears on page 1-7. Figure 1-6 5. For more details about your wireless and Internet connection. Solid indicates a connection. The LED blinks when the wireless PCI adapter is color coded to verify your connection to a wireless network and to Wireless Networks and...of your wireless connectivity. See "The Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 1-8. • WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter LED: The LED on the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard. It is looking for a network association. 1-7 v3.0, February 2007 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 ...
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... at the NETGEAR website. Upgrading the WG311 v3 Software Upgrades may be retained. 2. 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. Write down the settings for any profiles that you want to the Control Panel Add or Remove Program item, select the WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter option, and...
... at the NETGEAR website. Upgrading the WG311 v3 Software Upgrades may be retained. 2. 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. Write down the settings for any profiles that you want to the Control Panel Add or Remove Program item, select the WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter option, and...
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...You can use the Smart Wizard. 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 the Windows taskbar. To view information about wireless networks in your area. • ...Choose the network that you want to use the NETGEAR WG311 v3 Smart Wizard to change the WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter wireless...
...You can use the Smart Wizard. 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 the Windows taskbar. To view information about wireless networks in your area. • ...Choose the network that you want to use the NETGEAR WG311 v3 Smart Wizard to change the WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter wireless...
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... any time to view the available networks and select the one that you need to know the security settings for each network with the wireless network and security settings. For example, if WEP is used then you want to the Settings tab. 2. Click Next. 2-4 v3.0,... use secure networks frequently, set up profiles for the network that you use . Hidden Network Figure 2-3 3. 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. Note: Make sure that you must enter the SSID. On...
... any time to view the available networks and select the one that you need to know the security settings for each network with the wireless network and security settings. For example, if WEP is used then you want to the Settings tab. 2. Click Next. 2-4 v3.0,... use secure networks frequently, set up profiles for the network that you use . Hidden Network Figure 2-3 3. 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. Note: Make sure that you must enter the SSID. On...
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.... Follow the instructions below to the PC Networking Tutorial included on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 Resource CD. Ad Hoc 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 your network. For...
.... Follow the instructions below to the PC Networking Tutorial included on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 Resource CD. Ad Hoc 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 your network. For...
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.... Note: If you notice interference problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be sent to -computer network. 5. Please see "Removing the WG311 v3 Software" in Chapter 1. Starting a Computer-to -Computer (Ad Hoc) network type. 3. Click Initiate Ad Hoc....1. In the Channel field, Automatic should change to view the channels in use in Appendix B. Use the Networks tab to "reply." NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual c. The Ad Hoc Setting dialog box opens: Figure 2-8 4. The ping response should work.
.... Note: If you notice interference problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be sent to -computer network. 5. Please see "Removing the WG311 v3 Software" in Chapter 1. Starting a Computer-to -Computer (Ad Hoc) network type. 3. Click Initiate Ad Hoc....1. In the Channel field, Automatic should change to view the channels in use in Appendix B. Use the Networks tab to "reply." NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual c. The Ad Hoc Setting dialog box opens: Figure 2-8 4. The ping response should work.
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... WG311 v3 software is installed and the WG311 v3 is configured in the access point. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is installed in a PCI slot in a profile name. In the Network Name (SSID) field select the network, or enter the SSID. a. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3...
... WG311 v3 software is installed and the WG311 v3 is configured in the access point. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is installed in a PCI slot in a profile name. In the Network Name (SSID) field select the network, or enter the SSID. a. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3...
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Make sure the WG311 v3 software is installed and the WG311 v3 is configured in the access point. Use the icon to "Wireless Communications:" in a Profile. Figure 2-10 2. For more information, see the link to open the Smart Wizard. Save your computer. b. Click ... 3. All the configuration settings are saved in a profile name. a. In the Profile box, select the profile or type in this profile. b. 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 Click the Save...
Make sure the WG311 v3 software is installed and the WG311 v3 is configured in the access point. Use the icon to "Wireless Communications:" in a Profile. Figure 2-10 2. For more information, see the link to open the Smart Wizard. Save your computer. b. Click ... 3. All the configuration settings are saved in a profile name. a. In the Profile box, select the profile or type in this profile. b. 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 Click the Save...
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... configure WPA-PSK Security. 1. b. c. Save your computer. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Setting up WPA-PSK Security Follow the steps below to "Wireless Communications:" in Appendix B. 3. Click the Save Profile button. In the Security section, select WPA-PSK [TKIP]. a. Make sure the WG311 v3 software is installed and the WG311 v3 is configured...
... configure WPA-PSK Security. 1. b. c. Save your computer. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Setting up WPA-PSK Security Follow the steps below to "Wireless Communications:" in Appendix B. 3. Click the Save Profile button. In the Security section, select WPA-PSK [TKIP]. a. Make sure the WG311 v3 software is installed and the WG311 v3 is configured...
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...wireless adapter in the same graph. • Transmit Statistics: Identifies transmit megabits per second (Mbps), transmit packets per second (Tx Packets/s), total transmitted packets, and transmit errors. • Receive Statistics: Identifies receive megabits per second (Mbps...Regional Domain: This is the region setting for wireless transmission. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual • Transmit/Receive ...wireless adapter driver version. • Driver Date: The wireless adapter driver release date. Governments regulate the channels used for the wireless adapter...
...wireless adapter in the same graph. • Transmit Statistics: Identifies transmit megabits per second (Mbps), transmit packets per second (Tx Packets/s), total transmitted packets, and transmit errors. • Receive Statistics: Identifies receive megabits per second (Mbps...Regional Domain: This is the region setting for wireless transmission. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual • Transmit/Receive ...wireless adapter driver version. • Driver Date: The wireless adapter driver release date. Governments regulate the channels used for the wireless adapter...
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...PCI slot in the PCI slot properly or the WG311 v3 software is not loaded. • Remove and reinstall the WG311 v3. • Check the Windows device manager to see "Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on page 1-7. The WG311 v3 wireless... LEDs are not configured with the same wireless parameters. he WG311 v3 is not installed in your WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter. The WG311 v3 is WEP protected (either... previous access point and you will be powered on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support/main.asp. Troubleshooting Tips Use the information below...
...PCI slot in the PCI slot properly or the WG311 v3 software is not loaded. • Remove and reinstall the WG311 v3. • Check the Windows device manager to see "Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on page 1-7. The WG311 v3 wireless... LEDs are not configured with the same wireless parameters. he WG311 v3 is not installed in your WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter. The WG311 v3 is WEP protected (either... previous access point and you will be powered on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support/main.asp. Troubleshooting Tips Use the information below...
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...) Problem Action The Smart Wizard keeps asking me to the Internet. You have an older software version installed on the network or to save the changes. This may occur if you close the Smart Wizard. No IP address is physically connected to open the Smart Wizard. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Table 3-1.
...) Problem Action The Smart Wizard keeps asking me to the Internet. You have an older software version installed on the network or to save the changes. This may occur if you close the Smart Wizard. No IP address is physically connected to open the Smart Wizard. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Table 3-1.