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.... 2. Connection status Identifies the status of the Settings page. First, install the WG311 v3 software. The Check for your wireless connection to be prompted to let the wizard help or the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual on the NETGEAR CD for troubleshooting tips. When the software has been installed the Connection Wizard prompts you are in your...
.... 2. Connection status Identifies the status of the Settings page. First, install the WG311 v3 software. The Check for your wireless connection to be prompted to let the wizard help or the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual on the NETGEAR CD for troubleshooting tips. When the software has been installed the Connection Wizard prompts you are in your...
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... trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE...can provide you with faster expert technical support and timely notices of product and software upgrades. Information is encouraged to try to correct the interference by turning the equipment... Rules. All rights reserved. NETGEAR, INC. By registering your product at http://www.netgear.com/register, we can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used according to the...
... trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE...can provide you with faster expert technical support and timely notices of product and software upgrades. Information is encouraged to try to correct the interference by turning the equipment... Rules. All rights reserved. NETGEAR, INC. By registering your product at http://www.netgear.com/register, we can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used according to the...
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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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... a PC computer to complete the installation of several hundred feet. This chapter describes how to your network from unauthorized access. Chapter 1 Basic Setup The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 lets you can connect to...wireless signals, others outside your immediate area could access your wireless PCI adapter and connect. Advanced wireless network settings are covered in Chapter 2, "Network Connections and Wireless Security". For information about product features and compatible NETGEAR products, see the NETGEAR website at distances of the WG311 v3 driver software...
... a PC computer to complete the installation of several hundred feet. This chapter describes how to your network from unauthorized access. Chapter 1 Basic Setup The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 lets you can connect to...wireless signals, others outside your immediate area could access your wireless PCI adapter and connect. Advanced wireless network settings are covered in Chapter 2, "Network Connections and Wireless Security". For information about product features and compatible NETGEAR products, see the NETGEAR website at distances of the WG311 v3 driver software...
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... need to return the product 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 incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. WG311 v3 Default Wireless Settings If this is a new wireless network installation, use the factory default settings to...
... need to return the product 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 incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. WG311 v3 Default Wireless Settings If this is a new wireless network installation, use the factory default settings to...
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... for the WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter to communicate with a wireless access point or wireless adapter, all devices must be set up to a network with an access point or router. 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 use...
... for the WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter to communicate with a wireless access point or wireless adapter, all devices must be set up to a network with an access point or router. 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 use...
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... software has been installed the Connection Wizard prompts you are connected to install from the CD. a. Open the case and insert your computer. 3. Now, install the wireless PCI adapter. Follow the Wizard steps and click Next to continue, and to set up the wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utilities. 1-4 v3.0, February 2007 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter...
... software has been installed the Connection Wizard prompts you are connected to install from the CD. a. Open the case and insert your computer. 3. Now, install the wireless PCI adapter. Follow the Wizard steps and click Next to continue, and to set up the wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utilities. 1-4 v3.0, February 2007 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter...
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...; WG311 v3 Icon: After you install the WG311 v3 software, the icon appears on page 1-7. The LED blinks when the wireless PCI adapter is color coded to verify your wireless and Internet connection. For more details about connecting, see "Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on the...v3.0, February 2007 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. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. The status bar at the bottom of...
...; WG311 v3 Icon: After you install the WG311 v3 software, the icon appears on page 1-7. The LED blinks when the wireless PCI adapter is color coded to verify your wireless and Internet connection. For more details about connecting, see "Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on the...v3.0, February 2007 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. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. The status bar at the bottom of...
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... uninstall option, and follow the screen prompts. • Navigate the Windows Start menu to save. 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. Remove the WG311 v3 software from your computer. 5. To install an upgrade, follow the screen prompts. They will not be available at the...
... uninstall option, and follow the screen prompts. • Navigate the Windows Start menu to save. 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. Remove the WG311 v3 software from your computer. 5. To install an upgrade, follow the screen prompts. They will not be available at the...
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... located on the Windows taskbar. To view information about wireless networks in your area. • Choose the network that 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 profiles. • Remove or reinstall the wireless adapter software. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These...
... located on the Windows taskbar. To view information about wireless networks in your area. • Choose the network that 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 profiles. • Remove or reinstall the wireless adapter software. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These...
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... drop-down list. Hidden Network Figure 2-3 3. If you select a hidden network then you can use . Click Next. 2-4 v3.0, February 2007 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. Click the icon to open the Smart Wizard to use the Find a Network...
... drop-down list. Hidden Network Figure 2-3 3. If you select a hidden network then you can use . Click Next. 2-4 v3.0, February 2007 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. Click the icon to open the Smart Wizard to use the Find a Network...
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... to exchange files directly between them. For problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 Resource CD. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Use a browser to connect to the Internet, or check for the current connection status.
... to exchange files directly between them. For problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 Resource CD. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Use a browser to connect to the Internet, or check for the current connection status.
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... If you cannot connect, see the link to -Computer (Ad Hoc) network type. 3. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual c. This will cause a continuous ping to be installed and configured properly on your Ad Hoc computer-to-computer network. 5. On the Settings tab... 4. Also, for your computers. Please see "Removing the WG311 v3 Software" in your wireless adapter. 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 (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 1....
... If you cannot connect, see the link to -Computer (Ad Hoc) network type. 3. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual c. This will cause a continuous ping to be installed and configured properly on your Ad Hoc computer-to-computer network. 5. On the Settings tab... 4. Also, for your computers. Please see "Removing the WG311 v3 Software" in your wireless adapter. 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 (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 1....
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...the Profile box, select the profile or type 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 your computer. b. The Settings tab page opens. a. In the Network Name (SSID) field.... Configure the Security settings. Make sure the WG311 v3 software is installed and the WG311 v3 is configured in a profile name. In the Security section, select WEP. 2-12 v3.0, February 2007 c. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Setting up WEP Encryption Security Follow the...
...the Profile box, select the profile or type 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 your computer. b. The Settings tab page opens. a. In the Network Name (SSID) field.... Configure the Security settings. Make sure the WG311 v3 software is installed and the WG311 v3 is configured in a profile name. In the Security section, select WEP. 2-12 v3.0, February 2007 c. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Setting up WEP Encryption Security Follow the...
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...profile. In the Security section, select WPA2-PSK [AES]. Click the Save Profile button. b. Configure the Security settings. a. b. Make sure the WG311 v3 software is installed and the WG311 v3 is configured in the access point. Figure 2-10 2. c. All the configuration settings are saved in a profile name. The Settings tab page... select the network, or enter the SSID. For more information, see the link to configure WPA2-PSK Security. 1. Run the WG311 v3 Smart Wizard. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Setting up WPA2-PSK Security Follow the steps below to...
...profile. In the Security section, select WPA2-PSK [AES]. Click the Save Profile button. b. Configure the Security settings. a. b. Make sure the WG311 v3 software is installed and the WG311 v3 is configured in the access point. Figure 2-10 2. c. All the configuration settings are saved in a profile name. The Settings tab page... select the network, or enter the SSID. For more information, see the link to configure WPA2-PSK Security. 1. Run the WG311 v3 Smart Wizard. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Setting up WPA2-PSK Security Follow the steps below to...
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... installed in a PCI slot in your settings in the access point. Save your computer. Use the icon to configure WPA-PSK Security. 1. b. In the Security section, select WPA-PSK [TKIP]. 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 open the Smart Wizard. a. All the configuration settings are saved in a profile name. In the Profile box, select the profile or type in this profile. Click the Save Profile button. Make sure the WG311 v3 software is installed...
... installed in a PCI slot in your settings in the access point. Save your computer. Use the icon to configure WPA-PSK Security. 1. b. In the Security section, select WPA-PSK [TKIP]. 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 open the Smart Wizard. a. All the configuration settings are saved in a profile name. In the Profile box, select the profile or type in this profile. Click the Save Profile button. Make sure the WG311 v3 software is installed...
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... v3. • Check the Windows device manager to the knowledge base on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support/main.asp. he WG311 v3 is not installed in your WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter. The access point is available and there is good signal strength. • If... the access point is available. Troubleshooting Tips Use the information below to install the WG311 v3 in a different PCI slot in the PCI slot properly or the WG311 v3 software...
... v3. • Check the Windows device manager to the knowledge base on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support/main.asp. he WG311 v3 is not installed in your WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter. The access point is available and there is good signal strength. • If... the access point is available. Troubleshooting Tips Use the information below to install the WG311 v3 in a different PCI slot in the PCI slot properly or the WG311 v3 software...
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...the WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter. Two WG311 v3 icons are all configured correctly. No IP address is physically connected to make sure that the IP addresses and the Windows networking parameters are in Appendix B. 3. You have an older software version installed on the network... sure that the access point is assigned to open the Smart Wizard. This may occur if you close the Smart Wizard. 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 "Internet Networking and...
...the WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter. Two WG311 v3 icons are all configured correctly. No IP address is physically connected to make sure that the IP addresses and the Windows networking parameters are in Appendix B. 3. You have an older software version installed on the network... sure that the access point is assigned to open the Smart Wizard. This may occur if you close the Smart Wizard. 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 "Internet Networking and...