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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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... registering your product at http:// www.netgear.com/support/main.asp. Support Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR, for the WAG311 Wireless PCI Adapter according to change without notice. E-mail: support@netgear.com Web site: www.netgear.com This manual is subject 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...
... registering your product at http:// www.netgear.com/support/main.asp. Support Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR, for the WAG311 Wireless PCI Adapter according to change without notice. E-mail: support@netgear.com Web site: www.netgear.com This manual is subject 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...
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... in accordance with approved antennas only. FCC Electronic Emission Notices This device complies with RF exposure limits established in use. 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 and found to comply with the...
... in accordance with approved antennas only. FCC Electronic Emission Notices This device complies with RF exposure limits established in use. 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 and found to comply with the...
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...transmission equipment operating in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department 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. Please... contact local spectrum management authorities for home and office use of spectrum so as set out in the 2,4 GHz ISM band and using spread spectrum modulation techniques; This device is a 2.4 GHz low power RF device intended for further details before...
...transmission equipment operating in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department 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. Please... contact local spectrum management authorities for home and office use of spectrum so as set out in the 2,4 GHz ISM band and using spread spectrum modulation techniques; This device is a 2.4 GHz low power RF device intended for further details before...
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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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... of the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311. Check the Netgear Web site at up to 108 Mbps in 802.11a Turbo Mode) for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter introduces the features, package contents, and appearance of electromagnetic interference. The WAG311 frees you flexibility to install the PC in certain countries). Introduction 1-1 About the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 The NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 gives you from...
... of the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311. Check the Netgear Web site at up to 108 Mbps in 802.11a Turbo Mode) for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter introduces the features, package contents, and appearance of electromagnetic interference. The WAG311 frees you flexibility to install the PC in certain countries). Introduction 1-1 About the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 The NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 gives you from...
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... Card • MA111 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter • ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point • MA311 802.11b Wireless PCI Adapter • MR814 802.11b Wireless Cable/DSL Router • MA521 802.11b Wireless PC Card • WG311 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter • FWAG114 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless VPN Firewall Router 1-2 Introduction Installation Guide for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 • 802.11g Standards-based...
... Card • MA111 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter • ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point • MA311 802.11b Wireless PCI Adapter • MR814 802.11b Wireless Cable/DSL Router • MA521 802.11b Wireless PC Card • WG311 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter • FWAG114 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless VPN Firewall Router 1-2 Introduction Installation Guide for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 • 802.11g Standards-based...
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... same time exposes them to the picture. Installation Guide for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 What's in case you need to return the product for repair. 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 • NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 Resource CD (SW-10015-01), including: - General networking concepts, set...
... same time exposes them to the picture. Installation Guide for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 What's in case you need to return the product for repair. 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 • NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 Resource CD (SW-10015-01), including: - General networking concepts, set...
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... such as the WAG311 and all NETGEAR WAG311 with wireless wireless authentication and WEP connection from step 1. 1. What Do I ? A desktop PC within the operating range of the wireless Chapter 2, "Basic Setup" and follow the instructions provided. A wireless network with wireless networking products. Configure my 2. Protect my 1. A Road Map for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 Table 1-1. Set up the WAG311, see Appendix B, "Wireless Networking Basics...
... such as the WAG311 and all NETGEAR WAG311 with wireless wireless authentication and WEP connection from step 1. 1. What Do I ? A desktop PC within the operating range of the wireless Chapter 2, "Basic Setup" and follow the instructions provided. A wireless network with wireless networking products. Configure my 2. Protect my 1. A Road Map for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 Table 1-1. Set up the WAG311, see Appendix B, "Wireless Networking Basics...
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..., see "Basic Setup" on page 2-1, and locate the section for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 Table 1-1. Introduction 1-5 A Road Map for TCP/IP Networking" on page 3-3. TCP/IP Internet networking to the PC Networking Tutorial on software installed and the NETGEAR Dual Band configured on my PC Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 according to an Access Point in Infrastructure Mode" on page C-1 or...
..., see "Basic Setup" on page 2-1, and locate the section for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 Table 1-1. Introduction 1-5 A Road Map for TCP/IP Networking" on page 3-3. TCP/IP Internet networking to the PC Networking Tutorial on software installed and the NETGEAR Dual Band configured on my PC Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 according to an Access Point in Infrastructure Mode" on page C-1 or...
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..., the drive, file system directory, or file need to browse for sharing. 1-6 Introduction The desktop computer I Want To ... ? that have been assigned in the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless 3. A Road Map for such information. How Do I Do? Windows system you want to the Help system included with the Windows Client and File and Print...to locate 3. What Do I ? Exchange files 1. Any Windows networking For assistance with Windows networking software, see Appendix C, "Preparing Your PCs for Network Access" for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 Table 1-1.
..., the drive, file system directory, or file need to browse for sharing. 1-6 Introduction The desktop computer I Want To ... ? that have been assigned in the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless 3. A Road Map for such information. How Do I Do? Windows system you want to the Help system included with the Windows Client and File and Print...to locate 3. What Do I ? Exchange files 1. Any Windows networking For assistance with Windows networking software, see Appendix C, "Preparing Your PCs for Network Access" for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 Table 1-1.
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...configured with setting up Windows network must be individuals who want to the provided when Windows Help and Support information 3. to wirelessly connect to the usually managed by printers in the network. If so-called Windows 'peer' the Windows operating systems application networking..., refer to set up small networks in the Windows system you are using to connect to the wireless network needs 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 their homes, or small offices...
...configured with setting up Windows network must be individuals who want to the provided when Windows Help and Support information 3. to wirelessly connect to the usually managed by printers in the network. If so-called Windows 'peer' the Windows operating systems application networking..., refer to set up small networks in the Windows system you are using to connect to the wireless network needs 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 their homes, or small offices...
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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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... needs. Verify System Requirements Before installing the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311, please make sure that your network. Because walls do not always block wireless signals, others from unauthorized access. Chapter 2 Basic Setup This section describes how to install 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...
... needs. Verify System Requirements Before installing the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311, please make sure that your network. Because walls do not always block wireless signals, others from unauthorized access. Chapter 2 Basic Setup This section describes how to install 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...
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... (AP). However, if the walls are constructed with lots of an access point. Infrastructure configuration procedures for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 Observe Location and Range Guidelines Computers can operate in the following two basic modes: • Infrastructure Mode: An 802...For example, Ad-Hoc Mode is attached to an AP that is used when two Windows computers are available with the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311. For best results, avoid potential sources of interference, such as the lower frequency 802.11b/g in Chapter 3, "Configuration...
... (AP). However, if the walls are constructed with lots of an access point. Infrastructure configuration procedures for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 Observe Location and Range Guidelines Computers can operate in the following two basic modes: • Infrastructure Mode: An 802...For example, Ad-Hoc Mode is attached to an AP that is used when two Windows computers are available with the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311. For best results, avoid potential sources of interference, such as the lower frequency 802.11b/g in Chapter 3, "Configuration...
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... Netgear Web site at www.netgear.com/docs for basic wireless connectivity to set up the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 for the latest information on the NETGEAR web site at www.netgear.com/support/main.asp. Basic Setup 2-3 Also, product updates are available on WPA support in your WAG311. The procedures provide step-by-step installation instructions for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 WAG311 Default Wireless...
... Netgear Web site at www.netgear.com/docs for basic wireless connectivity to set up the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 for the latest information on the NETGEAR web site at www.netgear.com/support/main.asp. Basic Setup 2-3 Also, product updates are available on WPA support in your WAG311. The procedures provide step-by-step installation instructions for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 WAG311 Default Wireless...
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...NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 Resource CD (SW-10015-01) into your computer, let the operating system boot up completely, and log in the PCI slot. 2-4 Basic Setup Install the WAG311 Wireless PCI Adapter and Antenna. Open the case of static electricity. e. Click the "Install Driver & Utility" link. on your PC. Power off your PC. Insert the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311... into your computer. Install the WAG311 software. b. Identify an available PCI slot. Note: If...
...NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 Resource CD (SW-10015-01) into your computer, let the operating system boot up completely, and log in the PCI slot. 2-4 Basic Setup Install the WAG311 Wireless PCI Adapter and Antenna. Open the case of static electricity. e. Click the "Install Driver & Utility" link. on your PC. Power off your PC. Insert the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311... into your computer. Install the WAG311 software. b. Identify an available PCI slot. Note: If...
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g. Click Next and follow the instructions below for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 f. Click Continue Anyway if you are prompted with installing the software. Please be careful to proceed. The Found New Hardware Wizard displays. ... Add New Hardware Wizard WAG311 System Tray Icon Basic Setup Windows XP Network Connection Alert 2-5 After the installation completes, click Finish to proceed with a Windows XP Logo testing message. i. Installation Guide for your version of the Windows task bar. Connect the antenna to the adapter and position the antenna ...
g. Click Next and follow the instructions below for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 f. Click Continue Anyway if you are prompted with installing the software. Please be careful to proceed. The Found New Hardware Wizard displays. ... Add New Hardware Wizard WAG311 System Tray Icon Basic Setup Windows XP Network Connection Alert 2-5 After the installation completes, click Finish to proceed with a Windows XP Logo testing message. i. Installation Guide for your version of the Windows task bar. Connect the antenna to the adapter and position the antenna ...
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...: The instructions here explain how 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. b. Windows XP Network Connection Alert c. page. To view d. Click on the network icon in your vicinity, select the one...
...: The instructions here explain how 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. b. Windows XP Network Connection Alert c. page. To view d. Click on the network icon in your vicinity, select the one...
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...utility, open the network connections from the system tray icon, click the Properties button, click the Wireless Networks tab and then clear the "Use Windows to the Internet or network resources. Basic Setup 2-7 For instructions ...wireless network settings" check box. Open the WAG311 utility by clicking on the icon in the Windows system tray. b. c. a. Note: When the Windows XP wireless configuration utility is enabled (the default), only these two tab pages appear. Installation Guide for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 Verify wireless connectivity to use the full NETGEAR...
...utility, open the network connections from the system tray icon, click the Properties button, click the Wireless Networks tab and then clear the "Use Windows to the Internet or network resources. Basic Setup 2-7 For instructions ...wireless network settings" check box. Open the WAG311 utility by clicking on the icon in the Windows system tray. b. c. a. Note: When the Windows XP wireless configuration utility is enabled (the default), only these two tab pages appear. Installation Guide for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 Verify wireless connectivity to use the full NETGEAR...