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Installation Guide for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA M-10148-01 Version v1.0 July 2003
Installation Guide for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA M-10148-01 Version v1.0 July 2003
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.... ii For other countries, see your product. Microsoft and Windows are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR, INC. Support Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR, for the WAG311 Wireless PCI Adapter according to these specifications.: Manual Specifications Product Version Manual Part Number Manual Publication Date NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 M-10148-01 July 2003 Note: Product updates are trademarks or registered trademarks of product...
.... ii For other countries, see your product. Microsoft and Windows are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR, INC. Support Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR, for the WAG311 Wireless PCI Adapter according to these specifications.: Manual Specifications Product Version Manual Part Number Manual Publication Date NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 M-10148-01 July 2003 Note: Product updates are trademarks or registered trademarks of product...
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...example, test transmitters) in accordance with the conditions set out in a commercial environment. FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 Tested to Comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE FCC ID: PY3WAG311 This equipment has been tested ...46/1992. FCC Information to User This product does not contain any interference received, including interference that the Model WAG311 Wireless PCI Adapter has been suppressed in accordance with the regulations may, however, be used in the operating instructions. This equipment generates...
...example, test transmitters) in accordance with the conditions set out in a commercial environment. FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 Tested to Comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE FCC ID: PY3WAG311 This equipment has been tested ...46/1992. FCC Information to User This product does not contain any interference received, including interference that the Model WAG311 Wireless PCI Adapter has been suppressed in accordance with the regulations may, however, be used in the operating instructions. This equipment generates...
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Wideband Transmission systems; Canada ID: 4054A-WAG311 v Part 1: Technical characteristics and test conditions ETSI EN 300 328 Part 2 V1.1.1 (2000-07) Part 2: Harmonized EN covering essential requirements under...spectrum Matters (ERM); Please contact local spectrum management authorities for home and office use of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus (Model WAG311 Wireless PCI Adapter) does not exceed the Class B limits for radio-noise emissions from digital apparatus as to avoid harmful interference. data transmission equipment operating ...
Wideband Transmission systems; Canada ID: 4054A-WAG311 v Part 1: Technical characteristics and test conditions ETSI EN 300 328 Part 2 V1.1.1 (2000-07) Part 2: Harmonized EN covering essential requirements under...spectrum Matters (ERM); Please contact local spectrum management authorities for home and office use of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus (Model WAG311 Wireless PCI Adapter) does not exceed the Class B limits for radio-noise emissions from digital apparatus as to avoid harmful interference. data transmission equipment operating ...
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... About the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 1-1 802.11a and 802.11b/g Wireless Networking 1-1 Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products 1-2 What's in the Box? ...1-3 A Road Map for 'How to Get There From Here 1-3 Chapter 2 Basic Setup What You Will Need Before You Begin 2-1 Verify System Requirements 2-1 Observe Location and Range Guidelines 2-2 Two Basic Operating Modes 2-2 WAG311 Default Wireless Configuration...
... About the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 1-1 802.11a and 802.11b/g Wireless Networking 1-1 Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products 1-2 What's in the Box? ...1-3 A Road Map for 'How to Get There From Here 1-3 Chapter 2 Basic Setup What You Will Need Before You Begin 2-1 Verify System Requirements 2-1 Observe Location and Range Guidelines 2-2 Two Basic Operating Modes 2-2 WAG311 Default Wireless Configuration...
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About the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 The NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 gives you from traditional Ethernet wiring that is still evolving. The WAG311 Wireless PCI Adapter provides reliable, standards-based 802.11a/b/g Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) connectivity that is limited by cabling requirements. Introduction 1-1 The WAG311 works with Windows 98, Me, 2000, and XP operating systems. Note: As of the date of publication of...
About the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 The NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 gives you from traditional Ethernet wiring that is still evolving. The WAG311 Wireless PCI Adapter provides reliable, standards-based 802.11a/b/g Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) connectivity that is limited by cabling requirements. Introduction 1-1 The WAG311 works with Windows 98, Me, 2000, and XP operating systems. Note: As of the date of publication of...
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... WEP encryption security. • WEP keys can be generated manually or by passphrase (64-bit and 128-bit only). Wireless nodes negotiate to improve the data transfer rate. Installation Guide for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 • 802.11g Standards-based wireless networking at up to 108 Mbps (in certain countries). • 802.11b Standards-based...
... WEP encryption security. • WEP keys can be generated manually or by passphrase (64-bit and 128-bit only). Wireless nodes negotiate to improve the data transfer rate. Installation Guide for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 • 802.11g Standards-based wireless networking at up to 108 Mbps (in certain countries). • 802.11b Standards-based...
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.... The product package should contain the following items: • NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 • Antenna base • Installation Guide for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 What's in the combined wireless and wired network. To help overcome potential barriers to successfully using printers in the Box? Installation Guide for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 • NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 Resource CD (SW-10015-01), including: - Configuration Utility Software...
.... The product package should contain the following items: • NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 • Antenna base • Installation Guide for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 What's in the combined wireless and wired network. To help overcome potential barriers to successfully using printers in the Box? Installation Guide for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 • NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 Resource CD (SW-10015-01), including: - Configuration Utility Software...
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... I ? security features enabled. 2. A Road Map for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 Table 1-1. A wireless network To set up the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 with the settings from network has encryption enabled. Use Windows security features. Connect to those already in place on page 2-2. Identify the wireless network name (SSID) and, if used, the wireless security settings. 2. Assure that supports WEP encryption, such...
... I ? security features enabled. 2. A Road Map for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 Table 1-1. A wireless network To set up the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 with the settings from network has encryption enabled. Use Windows security features. Connect to those already in place on page 2-2. Identify the wireless network name (SSID) and, if used, the wireless security settings. 2. Assure that supports WEP encryption, such...
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A Road Map for your WAG311 in Infrastructure Mode" on page 3-3. Activate my Internet over my wireless link wireless and verify my network. service through a cable/DSL router as Internet Explorer or ... PC Networking Tutorial on software installed and the NETGEAR Dual Band configured on my PC Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 according to the 1. Introduction 1-5 What's Needed? A wireless network connected to an Access Point in Infrastructure Mode, see "Preparing Your Computers for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 Table 1-1. A browser like those from cable...
A Road Map for your WAG311 in Infrastructure Mode" on page 3-3. Activate my Internet over my wireless link wireless and verify my network. service through a cable/DSL router as Internet Explorer or ... PC Networking Tutorial on software installed and the NETGEAR Dual Band configured on my PC Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 according to the 1. Introduction 1-5 What's Needed? A wireless network connected to an Access Point in Infrastructure Mode, see "Preparing Your Computers for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 Table 1-1. A browser like those from cable...
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... set up the directory or security access rights such as the other computers in a my combined Network Neighborhood feature to browse for computers in the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless 3. Use the 1. Installation Guide for How to locate 3. A Road Map for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 Table 1-1. What's Needed? Exchange files 1. The desktop computer I Want To...
... set up the directory or security access rights such as the other computers in a my combined Network Neighborhood feature to browse for computers in the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless 3. Use the 1. Installation Guide for How to locate 3. A Road Map for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 Table 1-1. What's Needed? Exchange files 1. The desktop computer I Want To...
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...to be individuals who want to set up Windows networking, refer to the PC Networking Tutorial on the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 Resource CD (SW-10015-01) and the Help information provided in the Windows system you are commonly managed by corporate...the version of menu of an 4. wired network. network printer 3. From the File prompts for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 Table 1-1. such as the other a Printer Windows computers in the combined wireless and 2. Use the 1. Any Windows networking from the PC security access rights such as you are...
...to be individuals who want to set up Windows networking, refer to the PC Networking Tutorial on the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 Resource CD (SW-10015-01) and the Help information provided in the Windows system you are commonly managed by corporate...the version of menu of an 4. wired network. network printer 3. From the File prompts for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 Table 1-1. such as the other a Printer Windows computers in the combined wireless and 2. Use the 1. Any Windows networking from the PC security access rights such as you are...
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Installation Guide for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 1-8 Introduction
Installation Guide for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 1-8 Introduction
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... your NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 and set up basic wireless connectivity on page 3-8. The NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 provides highly effective security features which are covered in this manual. Note: Indoors, computers can configure your wireless PCI adapter and connect. It is covered in Chapter 3, "Configuration" in "Enabling Wireless Security Features" on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). Verify System Requirements Before installing the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311...
... your NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 and set up basic wireless connectivity on page 3-8. The NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 provides highly effective security features which are covered in this manual. Note: Indoors, computers can configure your wireless PCI adapter and connect. It is covered in Chapter 3, "Configuration" in "Enabling Wireless Security Features" on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). Verify System Requirements Before installing the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311...
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...should be less susceptible to a router which varies significantly based on the physical location of the computer with the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311. For example, Ad-Hoc Mode is attached to interference with concrete, or have metal, or metal mesh,... materials are covered below. However, if the walls are constructed with cordless phones. Infrastructure configuration procedures for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 Observe Location and Range Guidelines Computers can communicate through an access point (AP). For example, this manual. 2-2...
...should be less susceptible to a router which varies significantly based on the physical location of the computer with the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311. For example, Ad-Hoc Mode is attached to interference with concrete, or have metal, or metal mesh,... materials are covered below. However, if the walls are constructed with cordless phones. Infrastructure configuration procedures for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 Observe Location and Range Guidelines Computers can communicate through an access point (AP). For example, this manual. 2-2...
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..., use the factory default settings to set up the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 for basic wireless connectivity to an access point. Check the Netgear Web site at www.netgear.com/support/main.asp. Installation Guide for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 WAG311 Default Wireless Configuration Settings If this is an addition to an existing wireless network, you are : • Network Name Service Set Identification...
..., use the factory default settings to set up the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 for basic wireless connectivity to an access point. Check the Netgear Web site at www.netgear.com/support/main.asp. Installation Guide for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 WAG311 Default Wireless Configuration Settings If this is an addition to an existing wireless network, you are : • Network Name Service Set Identification...
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a. b. on your PC. a. Power off your PC. Insert the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 into your computer. Click the "Install Driver & Utility" link. Insert the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 Resource CD (SW-10015-01) into your computer and disconnect the power cord. Install the WAG311 Wireless PCI Adapter and Antenna. Identify an available PCI slot. Install the WAG311 software. The CD main page shown at the...
a. b. on your PC. a. Power off your PC. Insert the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 into your computer. Click the "Install Driver & Utility" link. Insert the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 Resource CD (SW-10015-01) into your computer and disconnect the power cord. Install the WAG311 Wireless PCI Adapter and Antenna. Identify an available PCI slot. Install the WAG311 software. The CD main page shown at the...
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... the computer. After the installation completes, click Finish to the up position. Connect the antenna to the adapter and position the antenna to close the wizard. Close the PC, attach the power cord, and follow the...WAG311 System Tray Icon Basic Setup Windows XP Network Connection Alert 2-5 j. g. Windows XP will display a Wireless Network Connection message. The Found New Hardware Wizard displays. Mount the antenna in the stand Note: The antenna base is magnetic. Click Next and follow the instructions below for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311...
... the computer. After the installation completes, click Finish to the up position. Connect the antenna to the adapter and position the antenna to close the wizard. Close the PC, attach the power cord, and follow the...WAG311 System Tray Icon Basic Setup Windows XP Network Connection Alert 2-5 j. g. Windows XP will display a Wireless Network Connection message. The Found New Hardware Wizard displays. Mount the antenna in the stand Note: The antenna base is magnetic. Click Next and follow the instructions below for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311...
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... to which you will connect. You may prefer to the WEP settings help for the Netgear Smart Wireless Configuration utility or see Chapter 3, "Configuration" for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 Configure your WAG311. Right-click on the View Available Wireless Networks menu item. is more than one wireless network in the online help , click the Advanced button and selected...
... to which you will connect. You may prefer to the WEP settings help for the Netgear Smart Wireless Configuration utility or see Chapter 3, "Configuration" for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 Configure your WAG311. Right-click on the View Available Wireless Networks menu item. is more than one wireless network in the online help , click the Advanced button and selected...
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... the full NETGEAR utility, see "Basic Troubleshooting Tips" on the icon in the Windows system tray. Verify connectivity to configure my wireless network settings" check box. Note: When the Windows XP wireless configuration utility is enabled (the default), only these two tab pages appear. Basic Setup 2-7 Installation Guide for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 Verify wireless connectivity to...
... the full NETGEAR utility, see "Basic Troubleshooting Tips" on the icon in the Windows system tray. Verify connectivity to configure my wireless network settings" check box. Note: When the Windows XP wireless configuration utility is enabled (the default), only these two tab pages appear. Basic Setup 2-7 Installation Guide for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 Verify wireless connectivity to...