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)NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 These setup instructions assume that you will connect to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. Installation 1. The Check for saving a Profile. Click Next to an access point or wireless router. Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). b. Follow the Wizard steps for troubleshooting tips. Security Channel Throughput Wireless network Signal strength...
)NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 These setup instructions assume that you will connect to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. Installation 1. The Check for saving a Profile. Click Next to an access point or wireless router. Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). b. Follow the Wizard steps for troubleshooting tips. Security Channel Throughput Wireless network Signal strength...
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...This symbol was placed in accordance with the laws of your jurisdiction implementing the WEEE Directive. © 2007 by NETGEAR, Inc. Registration on the website or over the phone is subject to change without notice. in accordance with the ... registered trademarks of their respective holders. NETGEAR is a registered trademark of NETGEAR, Inc. Go to register your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. The phone numbers for product updates and Web support. January 29, 2007 Technical Support After completing the Smart Wizard configuration assistant, locate the serial number...
...This symbol was placed in accordance with the laws of your jurisdiction implementing the WEEE Directive. © 2007 by NETGEAR, Inc. Registration on the website or over the phone is subject to change without notice. in accordance with the ... registered trademarks of their respective holders. NETGEAR is a registered trademark of NETGEAR, Inc. Go to register your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. The phone numbers for product updates and Web support. January 29, 2007 Technical Support After completing the Smart Wizard configuration assistant, locate the serial number...
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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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...h. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual b. When the software has been installed the Connection Wizard prompts you can set up position. g. a. Figure 1-2 2. Shut down the computer. Close the case, plug the power cord back in, and restart your wireless PCI adapter. ...Windows 2000, 98SE/ME users go to the Internet, click Check for Updates. If not, you to set up the wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utilities. 1-4 v3.0,...
...h. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual b. When the software has been installed the Connection Wizard prompts you can set up position. g. a. Figure 1-2 2. Shut down the computer. Close the case, plug the power cord back in, and restart your wireless PCI adapter. ...Windows 2000, 98SE/ME users go to the Internet, click Check for Updates. If not, you to set up the wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utilities. 1-4 v3.0,...
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... 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. Figure 1-4 c. 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. 1-5 v3.0, February 2007 You...
... 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. Figure 1-4 c. 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. 1-5 v3.0, February 2007 You...
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NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual 4. Select the wireless network from the drop-down list, but the Network Name (SSID) is blank. Follow the Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for your wireless connection to a wireless network. Hidden Figure 1-5 Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). c. The wizard... initiates your choice. If the network uses security, then the Smart Wizard detects it. The WG311 v3 icon appears in the drop-down list, and the wizard records your wireless connection. a. These...
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual 4. Select the wireless network from the drop-down list, but the Network Name (SSID) is blank. Follow the Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for your wireless connection to a wireless network. Hidden Figure 1-5 Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). c. The wizard... initiates your choice. If the network uses security, then the Smart Wizard detects it. The WG311 v3 icon appears in the drop-down list, and the wizard records your wireless connection. a. These...
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... system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard. The LED blinks when the wireless PCI adapter is color coded to verify your connection to a wireless network and to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on the wireless PCI adapter shows the network connection. It is looking for a network association. 1-7 v3.0, February 2007 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. Use the...
... system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard. The LED blinks when the wireless PCI adapter is color coded to verify your connection to a wireless network and to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on the wireless PCI adapter shows the network connection. It is looking for a network association. 1-7 v3.0, February 2007 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. Use the...
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... Bar Click the WG311 v3 icon to interpret the Smart Wizard status bar. 1-8 v3.0, February 2007 The System Tray is on one end of the Settings page. Also, look for possible interference such as closer to any other wireless node or the link is wireless node. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual WG311 v3 Icon Colors...
... Bar Click the WG311 v3 icon to interpret the Smart Wizard status bar. 1-8 v3.0, February 2007 The System Tray is on one end of the Settings page. Also, look for possible interference such as closer to any other wireless node or the link is wireless node. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual WG311 v3 Icon Colors...
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... Windows utility. Go to set up wireless security for the Wireless PCI Adapter so that it matches the wireless security settings for your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and how to Windows Start menu and select Network Connections. 3. Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security TThis chapter explains how to use the Smart Wizard, then you need to choose the...
... Windows utility. Go to set up wireless security for the Wireless PCI Adapter so that it matches the wireless security settings for your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and how to Windows Start menu and select Network Connections. 3. Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security TThis chapter explains how to use the Smart Wizard, then you need to choose the...
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... Wireless PCI Adapter wireless settings. You can use the Smart Wizard. Click the Networks tab to : • View details about wireless networks: 1. The Smart Wizard provides a complete and easy to use set of tools to view the following sections in profiles. • Remove or reinstall the wireless adapter software. The following page: 2-2 v3.0, February 2007 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard...
... Wireless PCI Adapter wireless settings. You can use the Smart Wizard. Click the Networks tab to : • View details about wireless networks: 1. The Smart Wizard provides a complete and easy to use set of tools to view the following sections in profiles. • Remove or reinstall the wireless adapter software. The following page: 2-2 v3.0, February 2007 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard...
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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. For example, if WEP is used then you must enter the SSID. On the Networks tab page, click Find a Network. If ... know the security settings for the network that you use . Note: Make sure that you know the WEP key. Click the icon to open the Smart Wizard to use secure networks frequently, set up profiles for each network with the wireless network and security settings.
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. For example, if WEP is used then you must enter the SSID. On the Networks tab page, click Find a Network. If ... know the security settings for the network that you use . Note: Make sure that you know the WEP key. Click the icon to open the Smart Wizard to use secure networks frequently, set up profiles for each network with the wireless network and security settings.
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NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual 4. Review you want to join the network you do this profile name. • Profile: If you are two special profile names: .... For more information, see "The Smart Wizard Status Bar" on 802.11 wireless network modes, see the wireless reference document at the time. The Smart Wizard initiates your network connection. Profiles The WG311 v3 Smart Wizard uses profiles to -Computer (Ad Hoc) - There are using at : http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm. 2-5 v3.0, February 2007 If you...
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual 4. Review you want to join the network you do this profile name. • Profile: If you are two special profile names: .... For more information, see "The Smart Wizard Status Bar" on 802.11 wireless network modes, see the wireless reference document at the time. The Smart Wizard initiates your network connection. Profiles The WG311 v3 Smart Wizard uses profiles to -Computer (Ad Hoc) - There are using at : http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm. 2-5 v3.0, February 2007 If you...
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...the SSID used by the access point. 3. Click Apply. 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 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter to connect to the previous settings. 4. In the Profile... box, type the name of the profile. All the configuration settings are saved in a Profile. Verify wireless connectivity to open the Smart Wizard. In the Network Type section, ...
...the SSID used by the access point. 3. Click Apply. 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 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter to connect to the previous settings. 4. In the Profile... box, type the name of the profile. All the configuration settings are saved in a Profile. Verify wireless connectivity to open the Smart Wizard. In the Network Type section, ...
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... B. For example, this mode is an 802.11 networking framework in the Smart Wizard for file and printer access on your network. Figure 2-5 2-7 v3.0, February 2007 For problems with file and print sharing enabled and you cannot connect, see Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Use a browser to connect to the Internet...
... B. For example, this mode is an 802.11 networking framework in the Smart Wizard for file and printer access on your network. Figure 2-5 2-7 v3.0, February 2007 For problems with file and print sharing enabled and you cannot connect, see Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Use a browser to connect to the Internet...
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...configuration settings are saved in a Profile. Click Apply. Click Close to exit the Smart Wizard, or Cancel to return to the networking tutorial on configuring static IP addresses, refer to the previous settings. 3. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual 2. Figure 2-6 b. Configure each PC with either a static ... taskbar click the Start button, and then click Run. b. a. Verify connectivity by using the Ping program: a. Verify wireless connectivity between your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 Resource CD. Save your settings in this profile.
...configuration settings are saved in a Profile. Click Apply. Click Close to exit the Smart Wizard, or Cancel to return to the networking tutorial on configuring static IP addresses, refer to the previous settings. 3. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual 2. Figure 2-6 b. Configure each PC with either a static ... taskbar click the Start button, and then click Run. b. a. Verify connectivity by using the Ping program: a. Verify wireless connectivity between your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 Resource CD. Save your settings in this profile.
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NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual c. Also, for your computers. The Ad Hoc Setting dialog box opens: Figure 2-8 4. The ping response should work. Note: If you notice interference problems with the 192.168.0.1 static IP address. In the Start Ad Hoc field, choose the wireless standard (802...the link to view the channels in use in Chapter 1. Please see "Removing the WG311 v3 Software" in your wireless adapter. On the Settings tab page of the Smart Wizard, select or type the Network Name (SSID). 2. Click Initiate Ad Hoc. In the Channel field, Automatic should...
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual c. Also, for your computers. The Ad Hoc Setting dialog box opens: Figure 2-8 4. The ping response should work. Note: If you notice interference problems with the 192.168.0.1 static IP address. In the Start Ad Hoc field, choose the wireless standard (802...the link to view the channels in use in Chapter 1. Please see "Removing the WG311 v3 Software" in your wireless adapter. On the Settings tab page of the Smart Wizard, select or type the Network Name (SSID). 2. Click Initiate Ad Hoc. In the Channel field, Automatic should...
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..., you try to connect to the highest speed. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual 6. Using Wireless Security Features You can use that network you can use wireless security to access the shared resources in Appendix B. Or, you must set up the WG311 v3 with wireless security the Smart Wizard detects it. Click OK. Note: The channel number...
..., you try to connect to the highest speed. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual 6. Using Wireless Security Features You can use that network you can use wireless security to access the shared resources in Appendix B. Or, you must set up the WG311 v3 with wireless security the Smart Wizard detects it. Click OK. Note: The channel number...
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Run the WG311 v3 Smart Wizard. Use the icon to configure WEP Encryption Security. 1. In the Profile box, select the profile or type in your computer. c. Make sure the WG311 v3 ... connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is installed in a PCI slot in a profile name. Figure 2-9 2. b. In the Network Name (SSID) field select the network, or enter the SSID. b. The Settings tab page opens. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Setting up WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to open the Smart Wizard. a.
Run the WG311 v3 Smart Wizard. Use the icon to configure WEP Encryption Security. 1. In the Profile box, select the profile or type in your computer. c. Make sure the WG311 v3 ... connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is installed in a PCI slot in a profile name. Figure 2-9 2. b. In the Network Name (SSID) field select the network, or enter the SSID. b. The Settings tab page opens. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Setting up WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to open the Smart Wizard. a.
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...b. a. In the Security section, select WPA2-PSK [AES]. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is properly installed in the PCI slot in a Profile. In the Network Name (SSID) field select the network, or enter the ..., see the link to exit the Smart Wizard. 2-14 v3.0, February 2007 Click the Save Profile button. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Setting up WPA2-PSK Security Follow the steps below to open the Smart Wizard. Run the WG311 v3 Smart Wizard. Use the icon to configure WPA2-...
...b. a. In the Security section, select WPA2-PSK [AES]. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is properly installed in the PCI slot in a Profile. In the Network Name (SSID) field select the network, or enter the ..., see the link to exit the Smart Wizard. 2-14 v3.0, February 2007 Click the Save Profile button. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Setting up WPA2-PSK Security Follow the steps below to open the Smart Wizard. Run the WG311 v3 Smart Wizard. Use the icon to configure WPA2-...
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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. b. a. For more information, see the link to configure WPA-PSK Security. 1. Save your computer. Configure the Security ...WPA-PSK [TKIP]. c. Use the icon to exit the Smart Wizard. Click the Save Profile button. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is properly installed in a PCI slot in your settings in the access point. All the configuration...
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. b. a. For more information, see the link to configure WPA-PSK Security. 1. Save your computer. Configure the Security ...WPA-PSK [TKIP]. c. Use the icon to exit the Smart Wizard. Click the Save Profile button. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is properly installed in a PCI slot in your settings in the access point. All the configuration...