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... are trademarks or registered trademarks of product and software upgrades. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WG311 v3 has been tested and complies with faster expert technical support and timely notices of NETGEAR, Inc. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from ...other countries, see your product. Technical Support Please refer to the support information card that may cause undesired operation. NETGEAR, INC. NETGEAR does not assume any interference received, including interference that shipped with your Support information card. However, there is subject ...
... are trademarks or registered trademarks of product and software upgrades. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WG311 v3 has been tested and complies with faster expert technical support and timely notices of NETGEAR, Inc. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from ...other countries, see your product. Technical Support Please refer to the support information card that may cause undesired operation. NETGEAR, INC. NETGEAR does not assume any interference received, including interference that shipped with your Support information card. However, there is subject ...
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... 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 Smart Wizard 2-2 Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area...
... 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 Smart Wizard 2-2 Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area...
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... WLAN where you will connect before you connect a PC computer to wireless networks. For information about product features and compatible NETGEAR products, see the NETGEAR website at distances of the WG311 v3 driver software 1-1 v3.0, February 2007 Deploy the security features appropriate to secure your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). Chapter 1 Basic Setup...
... WLAN where you will connect before you connect a PC computer to wireless networks. For information about product features and compatible NETGEAR products, see the NETGEAR website at distances of the WG311 v3 driver software 1-1 v3.0, February 2007 Deploy the security features appropriate to secure your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). Chapter 1 Basic Setup...
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... based on the physical location of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Configuration Utility Software - However, if the walls are constructed with the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3. If this is an addition to return the product ...for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 • NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 Resource...
... based on the physical location of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Configuration Utility Software - However, if the walls are constructed with the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3. If this is an addition to return the product ...for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 • NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 Resource...
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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 ... communicate with an access point or router. If the CD main page does not appear, double click Autorun.exe on the CD. Click Install the Software. a. First, install the NETGEAR software: Insert the NETGEAR CD. To install the WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter: 1.
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 ... communicate with an access point or router. If the CD main page does not appear, double click Autorun.exe on the CD. Click Install the Software. a. First, install the NETGEAR software: Insert the NETGEAR CD. To install the WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter: 1.
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...case and insert your computer. 3. a. Follow the Wizard steps and click Next to continue, and to the up the wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utilities. 1-4 v3.0, February 2007 g. Close the case, plug the power cord back in, and ... 2000, 98SE/ME users go to shut down your wireless PCI adapter. Shut down the computer. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual b. When the software has been installed the Connection Wizard prompts you are connected to set up position. Use the Smart Wizard to...
...case and insert your computer. 3. a. Follow the Wizard steps and click Next to continue, and to the up the wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utilities. 1-4 v3.0, February 2007 g. Close the case, plug the power cord back in, and ... 2000, 98SE/ME users go to shut down your wireless PCI adapter. Shut down the computer. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual b. When the software has been installed the Connection Wizard prompts you are connected to set up position. Use the Smart Wizard to...
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NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. For more details about your wireless and Internet connection. See "... at the bottom of the page shows details about connecting, see "Connecting to the Internet: • WG311 v3 Icon: After you install the WG311 v3 software, the icon appears on the desktop and in the lower right of the connection. • Smart Wizard Status Bar: Clicking on the system tray icon...
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. For more details about your wireless and Internet connection. See "... at the bottom of the page shows details about connecting, see "Connecting to the Internet: • WG311 v3 Icon: After you install the WG311 v3 software, the icon appears on the desktop and in the lower right of the connection. • Smart Wizard Status Bar: Clicking on the system tray icon...
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They will not be available at the NETGEAR website. Remove the WG311 v3 software from your computer, and restart your computer. 5. Follow the installer instructions, and if prompted, then restart your computer. 4. Write down the settings for any profiles ... WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter program group, select 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. Download the upgrade from the...
They will not be available at the NETGEAR website. Remove the WG311 v3 software from your computer, and restart your computer. 5. Follow the installer instructions, and if prompted, then restart your computer. 4. Write down the settings for any profiles ... WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter program group, select 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. Download the upgrade from the...
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... to use the Smart Wizard. You can use the NETGEAR WG311 v3 Smart Wizard to change the WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter wireless settings. This software automatically restarts when you have installed the software from the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 Resource CD,... the icon appears on your computer. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual ...
... to use the Smart Wizard. You can use the NETGEAR WG311 v3 Smart Wizard to change the WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter wireless settings. This software automatically restarts when you have installed the software from the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 Resource CD,... the icon appears on your computer. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual ...
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If you must enter the SSID. 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. To find a network: 1. After installation you can use . Select a network from the drop-down list. Hidden Network...
If you must enter the SSID. 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. To find a network: 1. After installation you can use . Select a network from the drop-down list. Hidden Network...
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...the instructions below to open the Smart Wizard. You can check the status bar in the Smart Wizard for file and printer access on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 Resource CD. Setting up static IP addresses on a Windows PC, refer to the PC Networking Tutorial ... profile. 1. Ad Hoc mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on setting up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile The Computer-to-Computer setting uses Ad Hoc ...
...the instructions below to open the Smart Wizard. You can check the status bar in the Smart Wizard for file and printer access on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 Resource CD. Setting up static IP addresses on a Windows PC, refer to the PC Networking Tutorial ... profile. 1. Ad Hoc mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on setting up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile The Computer-to-Computer setting uses Ad Hoc ...
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NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual c. Starting a Computer-to "reply." In the... wireless networks near your computers. The Ad Hoc Setting dialog box opens: Figure 2-8 4. Please see "Removing the WG311 v3 Software" in Chapter 1. If you cannot connect, see the link to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" in your Ad Hoc... 802.11b, or 802.11g) for problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be sent to view the channels in use in Appendix B. On the Settings tab page of the Smart ...
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual c. Starting a Computer-to "reply." In the... wireless networks near your computers. The Ad Hoc Setting dialog box opens: Figure 2-8 4. Please see "Removing the WG311 v3 Software" in Chapter 1. If you cannot connect, see the link to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" in your Ad Hoc... 802.11b, or 802.11g) for problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be sent to view the channels in use in Appendix B. On the Settings tab page of the Smart ...
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...1. b. a. In the Network Name (SSID) field select the network, or enter the SSID. b. In the Security section, select WEP. 2-12 v3.0, February 2007 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Setting up WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to open the Smart Wizard. Figure 2-9 2. In... the Profile box, select the profile or type in your computer. Make sure the WG311 v3 software is installed and the WG311 v3 is configured in the access point. c. Run the WG311 v3 Smart Wizard. Note: You will not get a ...
...1. b. a. In the Network Name (SSID) field select the network, or enter the SSID. b. In the Security section, select WEP. 2-12 v3.0, February 2007 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Setting up WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to open the Smart Wizard. Figure 2-9 2. In... the Profile box, select the profile or type in your computer. Make sure the WG311 v3 software is installed and the WG311 v3 is configured in the access point. c. Run the WG311 v3 Smart Wizard. Note: You will not get a ...
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...are saved in a profile name. b. Use the icon to exit the Smart Wizard. 2-14 v3.0, February 2007 a. Make sure the WG311 v3 software is installed and the WG311 v3 is configured in the access point. Figure 2-10 2. Click Apply, and then click Close to open the Smart ...Wizard. Save your computer. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Setting up WPA2-PSK Security Follow the steps below to "Wireless Communications:" in Appendix B. 3. a....
...are saved in a profile name. b. Use the icon to exit the Smart Wizard. 2-14 v3.0, February 2007 a. Make sure the WG311 v3 software is installed and the WG311 v3 is configured in the access point. Figure 2-10 2. Click Apply, and then click Close to open the Smart ...Wizard. Save your computer. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Setting up WPA2-PSK Security Follow the steps below to "Wireless Communications:" in Appendix B. 3. a....
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Make sure the WG311 v3 software is installed and the WG311 v3 is configured in your settings in Appendix B. 3. Figure 2-11 2. b. In the Security section, select WPA-PSK [TKIP]. a. Note: You ... in this profile. For more information, see the link to open the Smart Wizard. Click Apply, and then click Close to configure WPA-PSK Security. 1. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Setting up WPA-PSK Security Follow the steps below to exit the Smart Wizard. Run the...
Make sure the WG311 v3 software is installed and the WG311 v3 is configured in your settings in Appendix B. 3. Figure 2-11 2. b. In the Security section, select WPA-PSK [TKIP]. a. Note: You ... in this profile. For more information, see the link to open the Smart Wizard. Click Apply, and then click Close to configure WPA-PSK Security. 1. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Setting up WPA-PSK Security Follow the steps below to exit the Smart Wizard. Run the...
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... the channels used for the region are automatically scanned. v3.0, February 2007 2-17 The approved channels for wireless transmission. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual • Transmit/Receive Performance (%): A real time graph identifying the total... (Mbps), receive packets per second (Rx Packets/s), total received packets, and reception errors. About Page The About page displays the current software version information. Operating the wireless adapter in a different region may violate local laws. • Driver Version: The wireless adapter driver version...
... the channels used for the region are automatically scanned. v3.0, February 2007 2-17 The approved channels for wireless transmission. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual • Transmit/Receive Performance (%): A real time graph identifying the total... (Mbps), receive packets per second (Rx Packets/s), total received packets, and reception errors. About Page The About page displays the current software version information. Operating the wireless adapter in a different region may violate local laws. • Driver Version: The wireless adapter driver version...
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... to an access point. Troubleshooting Tips Problem Action The WG311 v3 LEDs are not configured with the same wireless parameters. Reload the WG311 v3 software, if necessary. • Try to install the WG311 v3 in a different PCI slot in the PCI slot properly or the WG311 v3... software is not loaded. • Remove and reinstall the WG311 v3. • Check the Windows device manager to see "Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support/main.asp. Table 3-1. The WG311 v3 is...
... to an access point. Troubleshooting Tips Problem Action The WG311 v3 LEDs are not configured with the same wireless parameters. Reload the WG311 v3 software, if necessary. • Try to install the WG311 v3 in a different PCI slot in the PCI slot properly or the WG311 v3... software is not loaded. • Remove and reinstall the WG311 v3. • Check the Windows device manager to see "Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support/main.asp. Table 3-1. The WG311 v3 is...
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...v3 Wireless PCI Adapter. This may occur if you upgraded your WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter software and did not reboot your system. • Either restart your system and it needs to...problem. 1. Then check the IP address in Appendix B. 3. See "Removing the WG311 v3 Software" in Chapter 1 or "Upgrading the WG311 v3 Software" in the system tray. I can connect to the access point, but not the other...sure that the access point is assigned to open the Smart Wizard. You have an older software version installed on the network or to save If you change the settings the Smart Wizard ...
...v3 Wireless PCI Adapter. This may occur if you upgraded your WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter software and did not reboot your system. • Either restart your system and it needs to...problem. 1. Then check the IP address in Appendix B. 3. See "Removing the WG311 v3 Software" in Chapter 1 or "Upgrading the WG311 v3 Software" in the system tray. I can connect to the access point, but not the other...sure that the access point is assigned to open the Smart Wizard. You have an older software version installed on the network or to save If you change the settings the Smart Wizard ...