QIG - Quick Install Guide
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... this is enabled, only the first two tab pages of the Netgear Smart Wireless Settings utility will load. Insert the WG311 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter Resource CD into an available PCI slot. Available Wireless Networks menu item. d. Click Connect. 4 Finally, verify wireless network connectivity. Note: When the Windows XP wireless configuration utility is not secure check box. Note: If you...
... this is enabled, only the first two tab pages of the Netgear Smart Wireless Settings utility will load. Insert the WG311 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter Resource CD into an available PCI slot. Available Wireless Networks menu item. d. Click Connect. 4 Finally, verify wireless network connectivity. Note: When the Windows XP wireless configuration utility is not secure check box. Note: If you...
WG311v2 Product datasheet
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... 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter • Help is much faster than 802.11b, allowing wireless video streaming for the first time ever. Makes the most of your home wireless router or office network, saves the time and expense of media-rich content to relocate your desktop PC without rewiring. NETGEAR ...provides 24x7 technical support* in the blink of industry standard WEP encryption security. It easily handles huge...
... 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter • Help is much faster than 802.11b, allowing wireless video streaming for the first time ever. Makes the most of your home wireless router or office network, saves the time and expense of media-rich content to relocate your desktop PC without rewiring. NETGEAR ...provides 24x7 technical support* in the blink of industry standard WEP encryption security. It easily handles huge...
WG311v2 Product datasheet
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.../or other countries. FCC Part 15 Sub Class B - Resource CD - WG121 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter - optional premium support available. D-WG311v2-1 0560 WG311 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter NETGEAR 3-year warranty System Requirements - MA521 802.11b Wireless PC CArd - Microsoft, Windows and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Weight (including antenna): 115 g (4.06 oz) • Frequency Band: - 2.412...
.../or other countries. FCC Part 15 Sub Class B - Resource CD - WG121 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter - optional premium support available. D-WG311v2-1 0560 WG311 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter NETGEAR 3-year warranty System Requirements - MA521 802.11b Wireless PC CArd - Microsoft, Windows and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Weight (including antenna): 115 g (4.06 oz) • Frequency Band: - 2.412...
WG311v2 User Manual
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... Mode B-1 Ad-Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup B-2 Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID B-2 Authentication and WEP B-2 802.11 Authentication B-3 Open System Authentication B-3 Shared Key Authentication B-4 Overview of WEP Parameters B-5 Key Size ...B-6 WEP Configuration Options B-6 Wireless Channels ...B-7 Appendix C Preparing Your PCs for Network Access Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking C-1 Configuring Windows...
... Mode B-1 Ad-Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup B-2 Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID B-2 Authentication and WEP B-2 802.11 Authentication B-3 Open System Authentication B-3 Shared Key Authentication B-4 Overview of WEP Parameters B-5 Key Size ...B-6 WEP Configuration Options B-6 Wireless Channels ...B-7 Appendix C Preparing Your PCs for Network Access Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking C-1 Configuring Windows...
WG311v2 User Manual
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...-bit Shared Key WEP data encryption method. Wireless 1-2 Introduction Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 • NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 Resource CD, including: - The product package should contain the following NETGEAR products can be configured to communicate with the WG311 v2 Wireless PCI Adapter: • WG602 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point • WGR614 54 Mbps Cable/DSL Wireless Router • WGR511 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card •...
...-bit Shared Key WEP data encryption method. Wireless 1-2 Introduction Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 • NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 Resource CD, including: - The product package should contain the following NETGEAR products can be configured to communicate with the WG311 v2 Wireless PCI Adapter: • WG602 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point • WGR614 54 Mbps Cable/DSL Wireless Router • WGR511 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card •...
WG311v2 User Manual
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... page B-2. Protect my 1. A wireless network with wireless wireless authentication and WEP connection from cable or DSL service providers. 2. Any wireless networking security features you are in addition to the requirements Resource CD and the Help of the wireless network. 3. Navigator. 1-4 Introduction To learn about wireless networking security, see "Preparing Your Computers for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 Table 1-1. Connect...
... page B-2. Protect my 1. A wireless network with wireless wireless authentication and WEP connection from cable or DSL service providers. 2. Any wireless networking security features you are in addition to the requirements Resource CD and the Help of the wireless network. 3. Navigator. 1-4 Introduction To learn about wireless networking security, see "Preparing Your Computers for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 Table 1-1. Connect...
WG311v2 User Manual
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... Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 WG311 v2 Default Wireless Configuration Settings If this is a new wireless network installation, use the factory default settings to the version of Windows you will be configured with the same wireless network name (SSID). • Network Mode (Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc): Infrastructure • Data security WEP encryption: Disabled The...
... Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 WG311 v2 Default Wireless Configuration Settings If this is a new wireless network installation, use the factory default settings to the version of Windows you will be configured with the same wireless network name (SSID). • Network Mode (Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc): Infrastructure • Data security WEP encryption: Disabled The...
WG311v2 User Manual
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...NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 Configure your WG311 v2 accordingly. b. Windows XP Network Connection Alert Note: This procedure assumes your vicinity, select the one to the selected wireless network even though this menu. If there is more than one wireless network in the Windows XP system tray to display this is not using WEP...Local Area Connection Wireless Networks Properties tab page. 2-6 Basic Setup d. link on the View Available Wireless Networks menu item. e. If your wireless network uses WEP, set up your WG311 v2. c. To view WEP settings help, ...
...NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 Configure your WG311 v2 accordingly. b. Windows XP Network Connection Alert Note: This procedure assumes your vicinity, select the one to the selected wireless network even though this menu. If there is more than one wireless network in the Windows XP system tray to display this is not using WEP...Local Area Connection Wireless Networks Properties tab page. 2-6 Basic Setup d. link on the View Available Wireless Networks menu item. e. If your wireless network uses WEP, set up your WG311 v2. c. To view WEP settings help, ...
WG311v2 User Manual
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... typing in the Windows system tray. network name SSID, and WEP disabled. Open the WG311 v2 Smart Wireless Click here to open the configuration utility. Note: This procedure assumes you can use your WG311 v2 and save the Profile. a. b. Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 Configure your notebook PC to connect to...
... typing in the Windows system tray. network name SSID, and WEP disabled. Open the WG311 v2 Smart Wireless Click here to open the configuration utility. Note: This procedure assumes you can use your WG311 v2 and save the Profile. a. b. Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 Configure your notebook PC to connect to...
WG311v2 User Manual
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... Follow the instructions below to configure an infrastructure mode profile for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 • Wireless Network Name (SSID): Wireless Network Name (SSID) is the name assigned to a wireless network. To connect to view the available networks. 2. Run the WG311...displayed. • Channel: The channel determines which operating frequency will be used. • Security: Identifies if the wireless network requires WEP security settings. • Signal: Identifies the signal strength of the communications. • MAC Address: Identifies the hardware ...
... Follow the instructions below to configure an infrastructure mode profile for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 • Wireless Network Name (SSID): Wireless Network Name (SSID) is the name assigned to a wireless network. To connect to view the available networks. 2. Run the WG311...displayed. • Channel: The channel determines which operating frequency will be used. • Security: Identifies if the wireless network requires WEP security settings. • Signal: Identifies the signal strength of the communications. • MAC Address: Identifies the hardware ...
WG311v2 User Manual
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..., select a channel that is not being used by enabling Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption of your wireless adapter. Installation Guide for your area. 6. In the Start Ad-Hoc field, choose the wireless standard (802.11b or 802.11g) for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 Figure 3-4: Ad-Hoc Setting page 4. Use the Networks tab page to identify...
..., select a channel that is not being used by enabling Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption of your wireless adapter. Installation Guide for your area. 6. In the Start Ad-Hoc field, choose the wireless standard (802.11b or 802.11g) for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 Figure 3-4: Ad-Hoc Setting page 4. Use the Networks tab page to identify...
WG311v2 User Manual
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... up the network will not be able to connect. Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 Identifying the Wireless Network Name (SSID) and WEP Security Settings Print this information. • Wireless Network Name (SSID): The Service Set Identification (SSID) identifies the wireless local area network. You can also use that here. For the access point...
... up the network will not be able to connect. Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 Identifying the Wireless Network Name (SSID) and WEP Security Settings Print this information. • Wireless Network Name (SSID): The Service Set Identification (SSID) identifies the wireless local area network. You can also use that here. For the access point...
WG311v2 User Manual
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... WG311 v2 icon system tray. b. Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 How to Configure WEP Encryption Security Following the steps below to display the view shown above. 2. a. Select the Use WEP Encryption check box. in the access point. 3-10 Configuration Enter... b. a. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is also called the Wireless Network Name. Open the configuration utility by clicking on the Settings tab to configure WEP Encryption Security. 1. Run the WG311 v2 Configuration ...
... WG311 v2 icon system tray. b. Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 How to Configure WEP Encryption Security Following the steps below to display the view shown above. 2. a. Select the Use WEP Encryption check box. in the access point. 3-10 Configuration Enter... b. a. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is also called the Wireless Network Name. Open the configuration utility by clicking on the Settings tab to configure WEP Encryption Security. 1. Run the WG311 v2 Configuration ...
WG311v2 User Manual
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... WEP encryption strength you must match what is set in the access point and other 802.11 wireless devices. 7. a. Type a descriptive name for the changes to take effect. b. Click Save Profile. Configuration 3-11 d. Be sure to use . Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter ...WG311 v2 Tip: You can click the Networks tab to view a list of the available wireless networks and their SSIDs at your settings in the network. Click Close to...
... WEP encryption strength you must match what is set in the access point and other 802.11 wireless devices. 7. a. Type a descriptive name for the changes to take effect. b. Click Save Profile. Configuration 3-11 d. Be sure to use . Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter ...WG311 v2 Tip: You can click the Networks tab to view a list of the available wireless networks and their SSIDs at your settings in the network. Click Close to...
WG311v2 User Manual
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...Integrated internal diversity antennae 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps (Auto Rate Sensing) 2.4GHz to 2.5GHz CCK and OFDM Modulation) FCC, CE, TELEC PCI Microsoft Windows 98, 2000, Me, XP 40 g Power, Activity Operating temperature: 0 to 55... degrees C, 32 to 131 degrees F 40-bit (also called 64-bit) and 128-bit WEP data encryption Technical Specifications A-1 Appendix A Technical Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter...
...Integrated internal diversity antennae 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps (Auto Rate Sensing) 2.4GHz to 2.5GHz CCK and OFDM Modulation) FCC, CE, TELEC PCI Microsoft Windows 98, 2000, Me, XP 40 g Power, Activity Operating temperature: 0 to 55... degrees C, 32 to 131 degrees F 40-bit (also called 64-bit) and 128-bit WEP data encryption Technical Specifications A-1 Appendix A Technical Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter...
WG311v2 User Manual
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... (SSID). Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 Ad-Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup) In an ad-hoc network, computers are directly sent and received by Microsoft networking in most commercially available products, 64-bit and 128-bit WEP data encryption. each node can join... any network and receive any other , all devices must be referred to set up a wireless network. There is the easiest and least expensive way to as SSID....
... (SSID). Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 Ad-Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup) In an ad-hoc network, computers are directly sent and received by Microsoft networking in most commercially available products, 64-bit and 128-bit WEP data encryption. each node can join... any network and receive any other , all devices must be referred to set up a wireless network. There is the easiest and least expensive way to as SSID....
WG311v2 User Manual
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...network through the access point. The station sends an authentication request to the access point. 5. The station listens for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 802.11 Authentication The 802.11 standard defines several services that govern how two 802.11 devices communicate. An... the station and the access point have the same WEP Key to the access point. 7. Alternatively, the device can associate with the access point or communicate with the station. 8. Wireless Networking Basics B-3 Turn on the wireless station. 2. Installation Guide for messages from an access...
...network through the access point. The station sends an authentication request to the access point. 5. The station listens for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 802.11 Authentication The 802.11 standard defines several services that govern how two 802.11 devices communicate. An... the station and the access point have the same WEP Key to the access point. 7. Alternatively, the device can associate with the access point or communicate with the station. 8. Wireless Networking Basics B-3 Turn on the wireless station. 2. Installation Guide for messages from an access...
WG311v2 User Manual
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... If the decrypted text does not match the original challenge text (i.e., the access point and station do not share the same WEP Key), then the access point will refuse to authenticate the station and the station will be unable to the station's default... when two devices use Shared Key Authentication: 1. The station uses its configured WEP Key that corresponds to communicate with the original challenge text. B-4 Wireless Networking Basics Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 802.11b Authentication Open System Steps 1) Authentication request sent to AP...
... If the decrypted text does not match the original challenge text (i.e., the access point and station do not share the same WEP Key), then the access point will refuse to authenticate the station and the station will be unable to the station's default... when two devices use Shared Key Authentication: 1. The station uses its configured WEP Key that corresponds to communicate with the original challenge text. B-4 Wireless Networking Basics Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 802.11b Authentication Open System Steps 1) Authentication request sent to AP...
WG311v2 User Manual
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... use. The receiving 802.11 device decrypts the data using the same WEP Key. Do Not Use WEP: The 802.11 network does not encrypt data. For authentication purposes, the 802.11 network uses Shared Key Authentication. Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 802.11 Authentication Shared Key Steps 1) Authentication request sent...
... use. The receiving 802.11 device decrypts the data using the same WEP Key. Do Not Use WEP: The 802.11 network does not encrypt data. For authentication purposes, the 802.11 network uses Shared Key Authentication. Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 802.11 Authentication Shared Key Steps 1) Authentication request sent...
WG311v2 User Manual
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...A-F). Some vendors allow passphrases to be available outside of the United States due to U.S. The 128-bit WEP data encryption method consists of 104 user-configurable bits. When configured for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 Key Size The IEEE 802.11 standard supports two types of... WEP encryption: 40-bit and 128-bit. The 128-bit WEP Key is stronger than 40-bit encryption, but some manufacturers ...
...A-F). Some vendors allow passphrases to be available outside of the United States due to U.S. The 128-bit WEP data encryption method consists of 104 user-configurable bits. When configured for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 Key Size The IEEE 802.11 standard supports two types of... WEP encryption: 40-bit and 128-bit. The 128-bit WEP Key is stronger than 40-bit encryption, but some manufacturers ...