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....exe on the desktop; Click Install the Software. b. Use the Smart Wizard to a wireless network. Connect to set up your wireless connection to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. a. These networks are connected to the Internet, click Check for saving... not enabled. Throughput Wireless throughput measured in your choice. Find a Network Click Find a Network to let the wizard help or the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual on the NETGEAR CD for your wireless PCI adapter. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 These setup...
....exe on the desktop; Click Install the Software. b. Use the Smart Wizard to a wireless network. Connect to set up your wireless connection to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. a. These networks are connected to the Internet, click Check for saving... not enabled. Throughput Wireless throughput measured in your choice. Find a Network Click Find a Network to let the wizard help or the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual on the NETGEAR CD for your wireless PCI adapter. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 These setup...
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January 29, 2007 Technical Support After completing the Smart Wizard configuration assistant, locate the serial number on the bottom label of your jurisdiction implementing the WEEE Directive. © 2007 by NETGEAR, Inc. Go to change without notice. This symbol was placed in the United States and/... or over the phone is a registered trademark of their respective holders. The phone numbers for product updates and Web support. NETGEAR is required before you can use it to register your product. All rights reserved. Registration on the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment...
January 29, 2007 Technical Support After completing the Smart Wizard configuration assistant, locate the serial number on the bottom label of your jurisdiction implementing the WEEE Directive. © 2007 by NETGEAR, Inc. Go to change without notice. This symbol was placed in the United States and/... or over the phone is a registered trademark of their respective holders. The phone numbers for product updates and Web support. NETGEAR is required before you can use it to register your product. All rights reserved. Registration on the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment...
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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 Router...
... 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 Router...
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NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual b. Open the case and insert your computer. 3. Use the Smart Wizard to set up the wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utilities. 1-4 v3.0, February 2007 a. Follow the Wizard steps and click Next to continue, and to the Internet, click Check for Updates. d. Shut down the computer. h. Now, install...
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual b. Open the case and insert your computer. 3. Use the Smart Wizard to set up the wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utilities. 1-4 v3.0, February 2007 a. Follow the Wizard steps and click Next to continue, and to the Internet, click Check for Updates. d. Shut down the computer. h. Now, install...
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...: 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 to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. Click Next to a network (recommended). You will be prompted to...
...: 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 to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. Click Next to a network (recommended). You will be prompted to...
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... February 2007 It could take up to a wireless network. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual 4. Follow the Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for your wireless connection. The WG311 v3 icon appears in the drop-down list, and the wizard records your choice. Hidden Figure 1-5 Note: ...system tray and on the desktop. If the network uses security, then the Smart Wizard detects it. After you have reviewed the settings, click Finish. Connect to a minute for saving a Profile. b. Select the wireless network from the drop-down list, but the Network Name (SSID) is ...
... February 2007 It could take up to a wireless network. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual 4. Follow the Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for your wireless connection. The WG311 v3 icon appears in the drop-down list, and the wizard records your choice. Hidden Figure 1-5 Note: ...system tray and on the desktop. If the network uses security, then the Smart Wizard detects it. After you have reviewed the settings, click Finish. Connect to a minute for saving a Profile. b. Select the wireless network from the drop-down list, but the Network Name (SSID) is ...
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... connection. • Smart Wizard Status Bar: Clicking on the desktop and in the lower right of the page shows details about connecting, see "Connecting to verify your wireless and Internet connection. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. Use the status bar to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on the wireless PCI adapter shows the network...
... connection. • Smart Wizard Status Bar: Clicking on the desktop and in the lower right of the page shows details about connecting, see "Connecting to verify your wireless and Internet connection. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. Use the status bar to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on the wireless PCI adapter shows the network...
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... WG311 v3 icon to interpret the Smart Wizard status bar. 1-8 v3.0, February 2007 The wireless PCI adapter is not able to link to any other wireless node. The wireless PCI adapter has a connection with an access point and the signal quality is wireless node. Check your configuration or try moving to the wireless access point. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual WG311 v3...
... WG311 v3 icon to interpret the Smart Wizard status bar. 1-8 v3.0, February 2007 The wireless PCI adapter is not able to link to any other wireless node. The wireless PCI adapter has a connection with an access point and the signal quality is wireless node. Check your configuration or try moving to the wireless access point. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual WG311 v3...
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...) and how to set up 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...
...) and how to set up 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...
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...software from the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 Resource CD, the icon appears on your wireless network settings in the System Tray at any time, to use the Smart Wizard. The following...wireless networks in your area. • Choose the network that you reboot your area. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain how to use the Networks tab to view all available wireless networks in your computer. You can use the NETGEAR WG311 v3 Smart Wizard to change the WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter wireless...
...software from the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 Resource CD, the icon appears on your wireless network settings in the System Tray at any time, to use the Smart Wizard. The following...wireless networks in your area. • Choose the network that you reboot your area. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain how to use the Networks tab to view all available wireless networks in your computer. You can use the NETGEAR WG311 v3 Smart Wizard to change the WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter wireless...
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...for each network with the wireless network and security settings. If you select a hidden network then you need to use the Find a Network button on the Network tab at any time to the Settings tab. 2. Click the icon to open the Smart Wizard to view the available networks... and select the one that you know the WEP key. Select a network from the drop-down list. Hidden Network Figure 2-3 3. After installation you can use . NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Finding a Network During the...
...for each network with the wireless network and security settings. If you select a hidden network then you need to use the Find a Network button on the Network tab at any time to the Settings tab. 2. Click the icon to open the Smart Wizard to view the available networks... and select the one that you know the WEP key. Select a network from the drop-down list. Hidden Network Figure 2-3 3. After installation you can use . NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Finding a Network During the...
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... The WG311 v3 Smart Wizard uses profiles to save your wireless connection. There are using at : http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm. 2-5 v3.0, February 2007 You cannot change this more than once then you will be asked if you want to replace the previous settings stored in Profile. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual...
... The WG311 v3 Smart Wizard uses profiles to save your wireless connection. There are using at : http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm. 2-5 v3.0, February 2007 You cannot change this more than once then you will be asked if you want to replace the previous settings stored in Profile. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual...
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... SSID matches exactly the SSID used by the access point. 3. Click Close to exit the wizard, or Cancel to return to a wireless access point or router. 1. Verify wireless connectivity to open the Smart Wizard. a. Click Apply. c. Enter the network settings. In the Profile box, type the name...In the Network Type section, be sure that Access Point (Infrastructure) is selected. Save your network. 2-6 v3.0, February 2007 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router Follow these instructions to set up the WG311 ...
... SSID matches exactly the SSID used by the access point. 3. Click Close to exit the wizard, or Cancel to return to a wireless access point or router. 1. Verify wireless connectivity to open the Smart Wizard. a. Click Apply. c. Enter the network settings. In the Profile box, type the name...In the Network Type section, be sure that Access Point (Infrastructure) is selected. Save your network. 2-6 v3.0, February 2007 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router Follow these instructions to set up the WG311 ...
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...the instructions below to open the Smart Wizard. Figure 2-5 2-7 v3.0, February 2007 Note: If you want to exchange files directly between them. Setting up static IP addresses on a Windows PC, refer to the PC Networking Tutorial included on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 Resource CD. Ad.... For example, this mode is an 802.11 networking framework in the Smart Wizard for file and printer access on your computers. Use the icon to create an Ad Hoc mode profile. 1. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Use a browser to connect to the Internet, or...
...the instructions below to open the Smart Wizard. Figure 2-5 2-7 v3.0, February 2007 Note: If you want to exchange files directly between them. Setting up static IP addresses on a Windows PC, refer to the PC Networking Tutorial included on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 Resource CD. Ad.... For example, this mode is an 802.11 networking framework in the Smart Wizard for file and printer access on your computers. Use the icon to create an Ad Hoc mode profile. 1. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Use a browser to connect to the Internet, or...
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.... Assuming the target PC is configured with the IPX protocol. Click Close to exit the Smart Wizard, or Cancel to return to the networking tutorial on your peer devices. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual 2. All the configuration settings are saved in a Profile. Verify connectivity... ping -t 192.168.0.1 and then click OK. 2-8 v3.0, February 2007 Figure 2-6 b. Restart the PCs. 4. Verify wireless connectivity between your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 Resource CD. a. On the Windows taskbar click the Start button, and then click Run.
.... Assuming the target PC is configured with the IPX protocol. Click Close to exit the Smart Wizard, or Cancel to return to the networking tutorial on your peer devices. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual 2. All the configuration settings are saved in a Profile. Verify connectivity... ping -t 192.168.0.1 and then click OK. 2-8 v3.0, February 2007 Figure 2-6 b. Restart the PCs. 4. Verify wireless connectivity between your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 Resource CD. a. On the Windows taskbar click the Start button, and then click Run.
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... not be sent to -computer network. 5. Also, for your computers. The ping response should work. On the Settings tab page of the Smart Wizard, select or type the Network Name (SSID). 2. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual c. Note: If you notice interference problems with the 192.168.0.1 static IP address. Click Initiate Ad Hoc.
... not be sent to -computer network. 5. Also, for your computers. The ping response should work. On the Settings tab page of the Smart Wizard, select or type the Network Name (SSID). 2. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual c. Note: If you notice interference problems with the 192.168.0.1 static IP address. Click Initiate Ad Hoc.
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...exactly the same kind of the wireless data communications. Or, you must set up the WG311 v3 with wireless security the Smart Wizard detects it. Before you can use wireless security to access the shared resources in the network. Wireless Security Many networks use that network...network security features such as requiring a user name and password to encrypt wireless data communications. If you should use WPA-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre-Shared Key) encryption. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual 6. The connection speed automatically defaults to access the...
...exactly the same kind of the wireless data communications. Or, you must set up the WG311 v3 with wireless security the Smart Wizard detects it. Before you can use wireless security to access the shared resources in the network. Wireless Security Many networks use that network...network security features such as requiring a user name and password to encrypt wireless data communications. If you should use WPA-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre-Shared Key) encryption. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual 6. The connection speed automatically defaults to access the...
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... exactly what is installed in a PCI slot in your computer. Use the icon to configure WEP Encryption Security. 1. Make sure the WG311 v3 software is installed and the WG311 v3 is configured in a profile name. a. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Setting up WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to open the Smart Wizard.
... exactly what is installed in a PCI slot in your computer. Use the icon to configure WEP Encryption Security. 1. Make sure the WG311 v3 software is installed and the WG311 v3 is configured in a profile name. a. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Setting up WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to open the Smart Wizard.
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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 a Profile. Figure 2-10 2. In the Security section, select WPA2-PSK [AES]. a. b. Run the WG311 v3 Smart Wizard. In...
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 a Profile. Figure 2-10 2. In the Security section, select WPA2-PSK [AES]. a. b. Run the WG311 v3 Smart Wizard. In...
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...Smart Wizard. a. In the Profile box, select the profile or type in the access point. Make sure the WG311 v3 software is installed and the WG311 v3 is configured in a profile name. c. a. Figure 2-11 2. Click the Save Profile button. v3.0, February 2007 2-15 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. All the configuration settings are saved in this...
...Smart Wizard. a. In the Profile box, select the profile or type in the access point. Make sure the WG311 v3 software is installed and the WG311 v3 is configured in a profile name. c. a. Figure 2-11 2. Click the Save Profile button. v3.0, February 2007 2-15 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. All the configuration settings are saved in this...