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Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless

1. Network Type cep Access Point Infrastructure Figure 3 3 Settings tab page b d e Click the Settings tab to display the view shown above Select Ad Hoc in the Network Type section Enter the SSID for the Ad Hoc network Click Apply 2 Save your settings in a Profile Type a descriptive name for the Profile Name Click Save Profile All the configuration settings are saved in this profile Click Apply Click Close to exit the configuration utility 3 Configure the PC network settings a b Configure each PC with either a static IP address or with the IPX protocol Note For instructions on configuring static IP addresses or the IPX protocol refer to the networking tutorial on your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 Resource CD Restart the PCs 4 Verify wireless connectivity between your peer devices Verify connectivity by using the Ping program a On the Windows taskbar click the Start button and then click Run 3 6 Configuration Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 I 8 4x men Type the name of a program Folder document or gt Internet resource and Windows will open it for you Cancel Browse b Assuming the target PC is configured with 192 168 0 1 as its IP address type ping t 192 168 0 1 and then click OK c This will cause a continuous ping to be sent to the device with the 192
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3. Reconnect the power cord and reboot the Add New Hardware Wizard computer b The Found New Hardware Wizard bed displays Click Next and follow the prompts to proceed WG311 v2 System Tray Icon Click Continue Anyway if you are prompted with a Windows XP Logo testing message i Wireless Network Connection6 One or more wireless networks are available c After the installation completes click To see a list of available networks click here Finish to close the wizard You should see the WG311 v2 system tray icon on the lower right portion of the Windows task bar Windows XP Network Connection Alert Windows XP will display a Wireless Network Connection message Basic Setup 2 5 Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 Configure your WG311 v2 a Right click on the network icon in the Windows XP system tray to open the network options menu Click on the View Available Wireless Networks menu item If there is more than one wireless network in your vicinity select the one to which you will connect Click on the Allow me to connect to the selected wireless network even though this is not secure check box Click Connect Open Network Connections iew Available Wireless Networks E A d Right click here to display this menu The following wireless network s are available To access a wireless network select it from the list and t
4. Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 NETGEAR NETGEAR Inc 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara CA 95054 USA Version v1 1 December 2003 Technical Support Please refer to the support information card that shipped with your product By registering your product at www netgear com register we can provide you with faster expert technical support and timely notices of product and software upgrades NETGEAR INC Support Information Phone 1 888 NETGEAR for US amp Canada only For other countries see your Support information card E mail support netgear com Web site www netgear com Statement of Conditions In the interest of improving internal design operational function and or reliability NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product s or circuit layout s described herein 2003 NETGEAR Inc NETGEAR the NETGEAR logo The Gear Guy and Everybody s Connecting are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR Inc in the United States and or other countries Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Information is subject to change without notice
5. Total Tx Rx REI als e Transmit Receive Performance A real time graph identifying the Total Receive and Transmit utilization as a percentage the total possible Total Receive Transmit Graph Identifies the trend of transmit receive data communications over time e Transmit Statistics Identifies Transmit megabits per second Mbps transmit packets per second Tx Packets s total transmitted packets and transmit errors e Receive Statistics Identifies Receive megabits per second Mbps receive packets per second Rx Packets s total received packets and received errors Configuration Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 Advanced Settings Page Generally the Advanced settings should not require adjustment Except for the power saving setting changing any of the settings incorrectly on this page could cause your wireless connection to fail Advanced Settings Advanced _ Wireless Mode Power Saving 2 4GHz auto Preamble BLED be Transmit 100 Power Off v IV 11Mb 802 11b 2 4GHz Fragmentation eee ee nen E a OES El po t t Threshold 256 2432 2432 RTSICTS PEE SE SE CEO EO ee ea NEN EE a _ aS Threshold 256 2432 2432 Use Detaut Cancel Figure 3 7 Advanced Settings page e Power Saving Select On if you are using a notebook computer running on battery power e Pr
6. What s Needed A Road Map for How to Get There From Here The desktop computer am using to connect to the wireless network needs to be configured with the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing The desktop computer am using to connect to the wireless network needs to be configured with the same Windows Workgroup or Domain settings as the other How Do I For assistance with Windows networking software see Appendix C Preparing Your PCs for Network Access for configuration scenarios or refer to the Help system included with your version of Windows Windows Domain settings are usually managed by corporate computer support groups Windows Workgroup settings wired are commonly managed by Aetwoik the target Windows computers in the individuals who want to set up computer in combined wireless and wired small networks in their homes or the network in network small offices order to locate 3 Any Windows networking For assistance with setting up the directory or security access rights such as Windows networking refer to the files you want login user name password PC Networking Tutorial on the to work with that have been assigned in the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Use the Windows network or for PCI Adapter WG311 v2 Windows sharing particular files must be Resource CD and the Help Explorer copy provided when Windows information provided in the and paste prompts for such inform
7. All rights reserved December 2003 Certificate of the Manufacturer Importer It is hereby certified that the Model WG311 Wireless PCI Adapter has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the BMPT AmtsblVfg 243 1991 and Vfg 46 1992 The operation of some equipment for example test transmitters in accordance with the regulations may however be subject to certain restrictions Please refer to the notes in the operating instructions Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the market and has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations VCCI Statement This equipment is in the Class B category information equipment to be used in a residential area or an adjacent area thereto and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines aimed at preventing radio interference in such residential areas When used near a radio or TV receiver it may become the cause of radio interference Read instructions for correct handling FCC Information to User This product does not contain any user serviceable components and is to be used with approved antennas only Any product changes or modifications will invalidate all applicable regulatory certifications and approvals FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure In order to comply with RF exposure limits
8. E NETGEAR WG311 802 119 Wireless PCI Adapter This connection uses the following items Client for Microsoft Networks M Fie and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks f Eos Packet Scheduler F Internet Protocol TCP IP Description Allows your computer to access resources on a Microsoft network Show icon in notification area when connected Preparing Your PCs for Network Access Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 By default the IP Address tab is open on this window e Verify the following Obtain an IP address automatically is selected If not selected click in the radio button to the left of it to select it This setting is required to enable the DHCP server to automatically assign an IP address e Click OK to continue Restart the PC Repeat these steps for each PC with this version of Windows on your network TCP IP Properties 21x Bindings Advanced Nesios DNS Configuration Gateway WINS Configuration IP Address An IP address can be automatically assigned to this computer If your network does not automatically assign IP addresses ask your network administrator for an address and then type itin the space below Specify an IP address Cancel Selecting the Internet Access Method 1 On the Windows taskbar click the Start button point to Settings and then click Cont
9. File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks M 8 QoS Packet Scheduler Internet Protocol TCP IP Install Uninstall Properties Description Allows your computer to access resources on a Microsoft network Show icon in notification area when connected You must have an Ethernet adapter or an WG311 v2 the TCP IP protocol and the Client for Microsoft Networks Note It is not necessary to remove any other network components shown in the gt Network window in order to install the adapter TCP IP or Client for Microsoft Networks If you need to add TCP IP a Click the Add button b Select Protocol and then click Add c Select Microsoft d Select TCP IP and then click OK If you need to add the Client for Microsoft Networks a Click the Add button b Select Client and then click Add c Select Microsoft C 2 Preparing Your PCs for Network Access Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 d Select Client for Microsoft Networks and then click OK If you need to add File and Print Sharing for Microsoft Networks Click the Add button Select Client and then click Add Select Microsoft Select File and Print Sharing for Microsoft Networks and then click OK pao FP 3 Restart your PC for the changes to take effect Enabling DHCP to Automatically Configure TCP IP Settings in Windows 98 and Me After the TCP IP protocol comp
10. Guidelines on page 2 2 Networking Basics for a general introduction 2 Setup the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 with the settings from step 1 Introduction 1 3 Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 Table 1 1 If Want To Protect my wireless connection from snooping hacking or information theft Connect to the What Do Do Assure that the wireless network has security features enabled Configure my WG311 v2 with the security settings of the wireless network Use Windows security features A Road Map for How to Get There From Here What s Needed e Awireless network with authentication and WEP encryption enabled Wireless networking equipment that supports WEP encryption such as the WG311 v2 and all NETGEAR wireless networking products How Do I To learn about wireless networking security see Authentication and WEP on page B 2 To use WEP security features please see Enabling Wireless Security Features on page 3 8 and configure your WG311 v2 accordingly Note Secure Internet sites such as banks and online merchants use encryption security built into browsers like Internet Explorer and Netscape Any wireless networking security features you might implement are in addition to those already in place on secure Internet sites Activate my 1 An active I
11. configure TCP IP with DHCP for Windows 2000 Click on the My Network Places icon on the Windows desktop This will bring up a window called Network and Dial up Connections e Right click on Local Area Connection and select Properties Preparing Your PCs for Network Access C 9 Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 Local Area Connection Properties a 2 General Zornect using The Local Area Connection Properties THD NETGEAR MAIOI USB Adoper NETGEAR MAI01 USB Adapter dialog box appears Verify that you have the correct Ethernet card selected in the Connect using box and that the following Zomponenls chec lt ed are used by tkis conrecton two items are displayed and selected in the MI E Client for Microsolt Networks box of Components checked are used by Of File and Painter Sharing for Micrcsofl Netwerks this connection e Client for Microsoft Networks and Install Uninstall Propeties e Internet Protocol TCP IP TEE Transmission Control P otocol Internet Protocol The defaul Click OK wide area network srotoccl that piovides communication ecross diverse intercornected networks M Show iconin taskbar when connected General With Internet Protocol TCP IP selected te capa te ou eda ak youn at la click on Properties to open the Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties dialogue ee b
12. 168 0 1 static IP address The ping response should change to reply Request timed out Request timed out Reply from 192 168 0 1 bytes 32 time 4 ms TTL 127 Reply from 192 168 0 1 bytes 32 time 4ims TTL 127 Reply from 192 168 0 1 bytes 32 time 3 ms TTL 127 At this point the connection is established You may need to reboot in certain Windows operating systems such as Windows 98 Note If you cannot connect see Basic Troubleshooting Tips on page 2 13 Also if you have problems accessing network resources the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on your computers Please refer to Preparing Your Computers for TCP IP Networking on page C 1 How to Start a Computer to Computer Ad Hoc Network 1 Fill in the Network Name SSID 2 Select the Computer to Computer Ad Hoc network type 3 Click Initiate Ad Hoc The Ad Hoc Setting dialog box will appear as shown below Configuration 3 7 Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 Ad Hoc Setting Start Ad Hoc 2 4GHz 802 114 v Channel Automatic v Figure 3 4 Ad Hoc Setting page 4 Inthe Start Ad Hoc field choose the wireless standard 802 11b or 802 11g for your Ad Hoc computer to computer network 5 Inthe Channel field Automatic should work If you notice interference problems with another nearby wireless device select a channel that is not be
13. AP 4 AP decrypts and if correct lt _ h authenticates client 5 Client connects to network gt Figure 3 9 802 11 shared key authentication Overview of WEP Parameters Before enabling WEP on an 802 11 network you must first consider what type of encryption you require and the key size you want to use Typically there are three WEP Encryption options available for 802 11 products 1 Do Not Use WEP The 802 11 network does not encrypt data For authentication purposes the network uses Open System Authentication 2 Use WEP for Encryption A transmitting 802 11 device encrypts the data portion of every packet it sends using a configured WEP Key The receiving 802 11b device decrypts the data using the same WEP Key For authentication purposes the 802 11b network uses Open System Authentication 3 Use WEP for Authentication and Encryption A transmitting 802 11 device encrypts the data portion of every packet it sends using a configured WEP Key The receiving 802 11 device decrypts the data using the same WEP Key For authentication purposes the 802 11 network uses Shared Key Authentication Note Some 802 11 access points also support Use WEP for Authentication Only Shared Key Authentication without data encryption Wireless Networking Basics B 5 Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 Key Size The IEEE 802 11 standard supports two types of WEP e
14. About b Change the Network Name SSID to NETGEAR smni PRERA match your network Prfies Sia Tip As an alternative to typing in the wee Sl teens SSID you can use the Network tab to a E nas view the available wireless networks a gt cee es le o Double click on the desired network ane if Fee PPY WG311 v2 Configuration Utility connection d Enter a name for your profile and click Abas The Pai a ag i nfrastructure mode wi or the wireless Pie Save TOMG E ea to ettei network name SSID and WEP disabled current settings Tip If you use your notebook PC to connect to a wireless network at work and at home create profiles called work and home Note This procedure assumes you are connecting to a wireless network which is not using WEP security If your network includes WEP settings enter the security information in the Security section For help with these steps see Enabling Wireless Security Features on page 3 8 2 10 Basic Setup Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 NETGEAR NETGEAR Smart Wireless Settings Selected Adapter NETGEAR WG311 802 11g Wireless PCI Adapter v Statistics Verify wireless connectivity to your network About Network Name SSID _ Channel Securit Signal MAC Address Mode f Customer ID 6 B f demo_80211 11 B Pt lisaFWAG b 11 G PlisaWGR 11 G PIP NETGEAR 11 B Scan Status Scan
15. Because domain names are alphabetic they re easier to remember The Internet however is really based on IP addresses Every time you use a domain name therefore a DNS service must translate the name into the corresponding IP address For example the domain name www example com might translate to Glossary 1 Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 198 105 232 4 The DNS system is in fact its own network If one DNS server doesn t know how to translate a particular domain name it asks another one and so on until the correct IP address is returned Domain Name A descriptive name for an address or group of addresses on the Internet Domain names are of the form of a registered entity name plus one of a number of predefined top level suffixes such as com edu uk etc For example in the address mail NETGEAR com mail is a server name and NETGEAR com is the domain DSL Short for digital subscriber line but is commonly used in reference to the asymmetric version of this technology ADSL that allows data to be sent over existing copper telephone lines at data rates of from 1 5 to 9 Mbps when receiving data known as the downstream rate and from 16 to 640 Kbps when sending data known as the upstream rate ADSL requires a special ADSL modem ADSL is growing in popularity as more areas around the world gain access Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP An Ethernet protocol specifying how a
16. Completed WEP none WEP none none WEP WEP WEP none 71 55 1 60 82 48 47 00 09 5B 28 1C 4D 00 30 AB 13 29 33 00 03 7F 00 15 50 00 09 5B 50 EF DC 00 09 5B 2D 9C 7C 00 00 44 BB CC 0D 00 09 5B 4D EC 10 Connect Close Access Point Access Point Access Point Access Point Access Point Access Point Access Point Point Po a a Verify that your connection information matches your wireless network Note You can use the Networks tab to verify the availability of wireless networks and their SSIDs For more information see Understanding the Configuration Options on page 3 1 b Verify connectivity to the Internet or network resources Note If you are unable to connect see Basic Troubleshooting Tips on page 2 13 Basic Setup Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 WG311 v2 Wireless Connection Indicators The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 SysTray icon which is on the System Tray portion of the taskbar in the Microsoft Windows desktop is an indicator that gives you feedback on the status of your wireless connection The color of the SysTray icon indicates the status of the connection Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors The System Tray SysTray resides on one end of the taskbar in the Microsoft Windows desktop has a connection with another wireless node Color Condition Description Re
17. Here The introduction and adoption of any new technology can be a difficult process Wireless 1 2 Introduction Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 technology has removed one of the barriers to networking running wires It allows more people to try networking while at the same time exposes them to the inherent complexity of networking General networking concepts set up and maintenance can be difficult to understand In addition wireless technology adds issues such as range interference signal quality and security to the picture To help overcome potential barriers to successfully using wireless networks the table below identifies how to accomplish such things as connecting to a wireless network assuring appropriate security measures are taken browsing the Internet through your wireless connection exchanging files with other computers and using printers in the combined wireless and wired network Table 1 1 A Road Map for How to Get There From Here If Want To What Do I Do What s Needed How Do Connecttoa 4 Identify the 1 Awireless network To set up the WG311 v2 see anor wireless 2 AdesktopPCwithinthe Siow the instructions provided ecb nae operating range of the wireless and i ideli used the eaea Maiba about To learn about wireless wireless wireless networks please see pe aek ana U security Observe Location and Range nppeniko bale settings
18. Like UDP IP IPX is a datagram protocol used for connectionless communications Higher level protocols such as SPX and NCP are used for additional error recovery services ISP Internet service provider Internet Protocol The main internetworking protocol used in the Internet Used in conjunction with the Transfer Control Protocol TCP to form TCP IP LAN A communications network serving users within a limited area such as one floor of a building local area network LAN A communications network serving users within a limited area such as one floor of a building A LAN typically connects multiple personal computers and shared network devices such as storage and printers Although many technologies exist to implement a LAN Ethernet is the most common for connecting personal computers MAC address The Media Access Control address is a unique 48 bit hardware address assigned to every network interface card Usually written in the form 01 23 45 67 89 ab Mbps Megabits per second NetBIOS The Network Basic Input Output System is an application programming interface API for sharing services and information on local area networks LANs Provides for communication between stations of a network where each station is given a name These names are alphanumeric names up to 16 characters in length Network Address Translation NAT A technique by which several hosts share a single IP address for access to the Internet NIC Networ
19. OFDM Modulation Emissions FCC CE TELEC Bus interface PCI Provided drivers Microsoft Windows 98 2000 Me XP Weight 40g LED Power Activity Operating Environment Operating temperature 0 to 55 degrees C 32 to 131 degrees F Encryption 40 bit also called 64 bit and 128 bit WEP data encryption Technical Specifications A 1 Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 A 2 Technical Specifications Appendix B Wireless Networking Basics This chapter provides an overview of Wireless networking Wireless Networking Overview The WG311 v2 Wireless PCI Adapter conforms to the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers IEEE 802 11b standard for wireless LANs WLANs and a product update will bring the WG311 v2 into conformance to the 802 11g standard when it is ratified On an 802 11b or g wireless link data is encoded using direct sequence spread spectrum DSSS technology and is transmitted in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2 4GHz The maximum data rate for the wireless link is 11 Mbps but it will automatically back down from 11 Mbps to 5 5 2 and 1 Mbps when the radio signal is weak or when interference is detected The 802 11g auto rate sensing rates are 1 2 5 5 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 and 54 Mbps The 802 11 standard is also called Wireless Ethernet or Wi Fi by the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance WECA see hitp www wi fi net an industry
20. established in the ANSI C95 1 standards the user is advised to maintain a distance of at least 1 inch 2 5 cm from the antenna of this device while it is in use FCC Electronic Emission Notices This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 Tested to Comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE FCC ID PY3WG311V2 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense iii December 2003 If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user
21. is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Export Restrictions This product or software contains encryption code which may not be exported or transferred from the US or Canada without an approved US Department of Commerce export license Europe EU Declaration of Conformity This device complies with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the European R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC Compliance to essential test suites is met per standards R amp TTE Harmonized Standard Description LVD specification EN 60950 ed 1992 incl A1 1993 A2 1993 A3 1995 and EN 60950 A4 1997 Safety of information technology equipment including electrical business equipment Meets R amp TTE directive art 3 1 a of essential requirements on protection of the health and safety of the user ETSI EMC specification Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters ERM ElectroMagnetic Compatibility EMC standard for radio equipment and services ETSI EN 301 489 1 V1 2 1 Part 1 Common technical requirements 2000 08 ETSI EN 301 489 17 V1 1 1 Part 17 Specific conditions for Wideba
22. name SSID You can customize it using up to 32 alphanumeric characters Write your customized wireless network name SSID on the line below Note The SSID in the wireless access point is the SSID you configure in the wireless pc adapter For the access point and wireless nodes to communicate with each other all must be configured with the same SSID Wireless network name SSID WEP Security Encryption key The default WEP encryption key number is 1 and the default key size is 64 bits Note The key number as well as the key value used by all wireless nodes must be the same If they are different you will not be able to connect WEP Encryption Key Size circle one 64 or 128 bits WEP Encryption Passphrase if used A Passphrase is used to automatically generate the WEP hexadecimal numbers for the key If the wireless network access point uses a Passphrase you can also use that here Otherwise you will have to manually enter the hexadecimal numbers WEP Hexadecimal Numbers The WEP Hexadecimal Numbers are needed if a Passphrase is not used in the wireless network access point but rather if the key is manually entered Use the procedures below to configure basic security settings in the WG311 v2 Configuration 3 9 Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 How to Configure WEP Encryption Security Following the steps below to configure WEP Encryption Security 1 Run the WG311 v2 Co
23. network and receive any messages that are not encrypted With Shared Key authentication only those PCs that possess the correct authentication key can join the network By default IEEE 802 11 wireless devices operate in an Open System network Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP data encryption is used when the wireless devices are configured to operate in Shared Key authentication mode There are two shared key methods implemented in most commercially available products 64 bit and 128 bit WEP data encryption B 2 Wireless Networking Basics Installation Guide 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 The following events must occur before an 802 11 Station can communicate with an Ethernet network through an access point such as the one built in to the WG311 v2 1 Turn on the wireless station The station listens for messages from any access points that are in range The station finds a message from an access point that has a matching SSID The station sends an authentication request to the access point The access point authenticates the station The station sends an association request to the access point The access point associates with the station GOs SSO Oe SP be The station can now communicate with the Ethernet network through the access point An access point must authenticate a station befor
24. network settings check box Understanding the Configuration Options The WG311 v2 configuration utility provides a complete and easy to use set of tools to e Configure wireless settings e Monitor wireless network connections e Save your settings in configuration profiles The section below introduces these capabilities of the configuration utility Using Configuration Profiles The WG311 v2 configuration utility uses profiles to store all the configuration settings for a particular wireless network You can store multiple profiles and recall the one which matches the network you want to join Configuration 3 1 Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 For example if you use your PC to connect to a wireless network in an office and a wireless network in your home you can create a profile for each wireless network Then you can easily load the profile that has all the configuration settings you need to join the network you are using at the time There are two types of wireless network connections you can configure Infrastructure Mode uses the 802 11 infrastructure mode e Ad Hoc Mode uses the 802 11 ad hoc mode For more information on 802 11 wireless network modes see Wireless Networking Overview on page B 1 of this manual Networks Page The Networks page shows the available networks at your location NETGEAR Smart Wireless Settings Settin
25. operate at lower transfer rates Introduction 1 1 Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 e High level of data encryption using128 bit Shared Key WEP data encryption method Lower level of data encryption or no data encryption is available to simplify your network setup or to improve the data transfer rate The following NETGEAR products can be configured to communicate with the WG311 v2 Wireless PCI Adapter e WG602 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point e WGR614 54 Mbps Cable DSL Wireless Router e WGRS511 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card e MAII11 802 11b Wireless USB Adapter e ME103 802 11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point e MA311 802 11b Wireless PCI Adapter e MR814 802 11b Wireless Cable DSL Routers e MAS21 802 11b Wireless Compact Flash Card What s in the Box The product package should contain the following items e NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 e Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 e NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 Resource CD including Configuration Utility Software Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 e Warranty card e Support information card If any of the parts are incorrect missing or damaged contact your NETGEAR dealer Keep the carton including the original packing materials in case you need to return the product for repair A Road Map for How to Get There From
26. or share printers as supported by Microsoft networking in the various Windows operating systems Some vendors also refer to ad hoc networking as peer to peer group networking In this configuration network packets are directly sent and received by the intended transmitting and receiving stations As long as the stations are within range of one another this is the easiest and least expensive way to set up a wireless network Network Name Extended Service Set Identification ESSID The Extended Service Set Identification ESSID is one of two types of Service Set Identification SSID In an ad hoc wireless network with no access points the Basic Service Set Identification BSSID is used In an infrastructure wireless network that includes an access point the ESSID is used but may still be referred to as SSID An SSID is a thirty two character maximum alphanumeric key identifying the name of the wireless local area network Some vendors refer to the SSID as network name For the wireless devices in a network to communicate with each other all devices must be configured with the same SSID Authentication and WEP The absence of a physical connection between nodes makes the wireless links vulnerable to eavesdropping and information theft To provide a certain level of security the IEEE 802 11 standard has defined two types of authentication methods Open System and Shared Key With Open System authentication a wireless PC can join any
27. standard group promoting interoperability among 802 11 devices The 802 11 standard offers two methods for configuring a wireless network Ad Hoc and infrastructure Infrastructure Mode With a wireless Access Point you can operate the wireless LAN in the infrastructure mode This mode provides wireless connectivity to multiple wireless network devices within a fixed range or area of coverage interacting with wireless nodes via an antenna In the infrastructure mode the wireless access point converts airwave data into wired Ethernet data acting as a bridge between the wired LAN and wireless clients Connecting multiple Access Points via a wired Ethernet backbone can further extend the wireless network coverage As a mobile computing device moves out of the range of one access point it moves into the range of another As a result wireless clients can freely roam from one Access Point domain to another and still maintain seamless network connection Wireless Networking Basics B 1 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 brought together as needed thus there is no structure or fixed points to the network each node can generally communicate with any other node There is no Access Point involved in this configuration This mode enables you to quickly set up a small wireless workgroup and allows workgroup members to exchange data
28. the power cord Insert the WG311 v2 Wireless PCI Adapter with the NETGEAR logo facing up into an available PCI slot Reconnect the power cord and reboot the computer After a short delay the Found New Hardware Wizard displays c Click Next and follow the prompts to proceed After the installation completes click Finish to close the wizard You should see the WG311 v2 system tray icon on the lower right portion of the Windows task bar Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for NETGEAR Wireless PC Card _ If your hardware came with an installation CD or floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do Install the software automatically Recommended O Install from a list or specific location Advanced Click Next to continue Add New Hardware Wizard Note If Windows displays a Digital Signature Not Found warning click Yes to continue WG311 v2 System Tray Icon Basic Setup 2 9 Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 Configure your WG311 v2 and save the Profile a Open the WG311 v2 Smart Wireless Click here to open the configuration utility Settings Utility by clicking on the icon in the Windows system tray The utility WG311 v2 system tray icon opens to the Settings page NETGEAR Smart Wireless Settings x Networks Statistics
29. use The choices are e 64 bit WEP data encryption e 128 bit WEP data encryption Note Larger encryption keys require more processing and may slow the communications response times 5 Select Create with Passphrase and enter the passphrase The configuration utility will automatically generate the WEP keys Note The characters are case sensitive Be sure to use the same passphrase for all the wireless devices in the network If the passphrase method is not available in the other devices you must manually enter the keys to match exactly what is in the access point and other 802 11b g wireless devices 6 The Default Key setting must match what is set in the access point and the other 802 11 wireless devices 7 Click Apply for the changes to take effect Configuration 3 11 Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 Statistics Page The Statistics page provides real time and historical trend information on the data traffic and performance of your wireless adapter NETGEAR Smart Wireless Settings Settings Networks NETGEAR Transmit Receive Performance C Transmit Figure 3 6 Statistics tab page Receive Statistics About Selected Adapter NETGEAR WG311 802 119 Wireless PCI Adapter v Transmit Statistics Tx Mbps 5 43 Tx Packets s 724 Total Tx Packets 47062 Tx Error N A Receive Statistics Rx Mbps 529 Rx Packets s 706 Total Rx Packets 101044
30. 4 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 provides highly effective security features which are covered in Enabling Wireless Security Features on page 3 8 Deploy the security features appropriate to your needs What You Will Need Before You Begin You need to verify that your computer meets the minimum system requirements and identify the wireless network configuration settings of the WLAN where you will connect before you can configure your wireless pc adapter and connect Verify System Requirements Before installing the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 please make sure that these minimum requirements have been met e Pentium III class computer with an available PCI slot e CD ROM drive e 20 Mbytes of free hard disk space e Some versions of Windows may ask for the original Windows operating system installation files to complete the installation of the WG311 v2 driver software Basic Setup 2 1 Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 Observe Location and Range Guidelines Computers can connect over 802 11g wireless networks indoors at a range which varies significantly based on the physical location of the computer with the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 For best results avoid potential sources of interference such as e Large metal surfaces e Microwaves e 2 4 GHz Cordless phones In general 802 11g wireless devices can communicate through wal
31. 67 MHz 2454 5 MHz 2479 5 MHz 13 2472 MHz 2459 5 MHz 2484 5 MHz Note The available channels supported by the wireless products in various countries are different The preferred channel separation between the channels in neighboring wireless networks is 25 MHz 5 channels This means that you can apply up to three different channels within your wireless network There are only 11 usable wireless channels in the United States It is recommended that you start using channel 1 and grow to use channel 6 and 11 when necessary as these three channels do not overlap Wireless Networking Basics Appendix C Preparing Your PCs for Network Access This appendix describes how to prepare your PCs to connect to the Internet through the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 For adding file and print sharing to your network please consult the Windows help information included with the version of Windows installed on each computer on your network Preparing Your Computers for TCP IP Networking Computers access the Internet using a protocol called TCP IP Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol Each computer on your network must have TCP IP installed and selected as its networking protocol If a Network Interface Card NIC is already installed in your PC then TCP IP is probably already installed as well Most operating systems include the software components you need for networking with TCP IP Windows 95 or l
32. 802 11b and g wireless nodes communicate with each other using radio frequency signals in the ISM Industrial Scientific and Medical band between 2 4 GHz and 2 5 GHz Neighboring channels are 5 MHz apart However due to spread spectrum effect of the signals a node sending signals using a particular channel will utilize frequency spectrum 12 5 MHz above and below the center channel frequency As a result two separate wireless networks using neighboring channels for example channel 1 and channel 2 in the same general vicinity will interfere with each other Applying two channels that allow the maximum channel separation will decrease the amount of channel cross talk and provide a noticeable performance increase over networks with minimal channel separation Wireless Networking Basics B 7 Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 The radio frequency channels used are listed in Table 3 1 Table 3 1 802 11b and g Radio Frequency Channels Channel Center Frequency Frequency Spread 1 2412 MHz 2399 5 MHz 2424 5 MHz 2 2417 MHz 2404 5 MHz 2429 5 MHz 3 2422 MHz 2409 5 MHz 2434 5 MHz 4 2427 MHz 2414 5 MHz 2439 5 MHz 5 2432 MHz 2419 5 MHz 2444 5 MHz 6 2437 MHz 2424 5 MHz 2449 5 MHz 7 2442 MHz 2429 5 MHz 2454 5 MHz 8 2447 MHz 2434 5 MHz 2459 5 MHz 9 2452 MHz 2439 5 MHz 2464 5 MHz 10 2457 MHz 2444 5 MHz 2469 5 MHz 11 2462 MHz 2449 5 MHz 2474 5 MHz 12 24
33. Ad Hoc To connect to a network E Ih Click Scan to view the available networks Click on the column header to sort for better viewing if you have many networks Double click to connect to the SSID The highlighted SSID is the one currently connected Connect to an Access Point in Infrastructure Mode This section provides instructions for configuring the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 to connect to a wireless access point How to Configure an Infrastructure Mode Profile Follow the instructions below to configure an infrastructure mode profile for connecting to an access point 1 Run the WG311 v2 Configuration Utility a Open the configuration utility by clicking on the WG311 v2 icon in the Windows system tray Configuration 3 3 Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 b Click on the Settings tab to display the view shown below NETGEAR Smart Wireless Settings Networks Statistics About N E T G E A R Selected Adapter NETGEAR WG311 802 11g Wireless PCI Adapter v Profiles v Save Profile Network Name SSID Security phe wean2 Use WEP Encryption Advanced Settings ssphra Network Type E f 1SE e4 bits cep Access Point Infrastructure c Computer to computer Ad Hoc Sit y Mar Signal Cancel Close Figure 3 2 Settings tab page 2 Configure the wireless Network settings a In
34. WG311 v2 e MAC Address The MAC address of this adapter The Media Access Control address is a unique 48 bit hardware address assigned to every network interface card Some wireless networks will restrict access based on a list of known MAC addresses If you are communicating with such a network you would have to provide the address shown here to the network administrator before you would be allowed to connect Restricting access by MAC address adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your network However unless you use data encryption security the data broadcast over the wireless link is fully exposed e IP Address The IP address assigned to this adapter e Configuration Utility Software The version and release date of this utility Basic Setup 2 15 Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 2 16 Basic Setup Chapter 3 Configuration This section describes how to configure your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 for wireless connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network WLAN and use the data security encryption features aar Note The instructions in this section refer to the NETGEAR WG311 v2 configuration gt utility Windows XP users must first disable the Windows XP configuration 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 configure my wireless
35. WINS server about its local hosts This allows your PCs to browse that remote network using the Windows Network Neighborhood feature WINS WINS Windows Internet Naming Service is a server process for resolving Windows based computer names to IP addresses Wireless Network Name SSID Wireless Network Name SSID is the name assigned to a wireless network This is the same as the SSID or ESSID configuration parameter Glossary 5 Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 6 Glossary Index Numerics Wired Equivalent Privacy See WEP 802 11b 1 Wireless Ethernet 1 wireless network name 3 A ad hoc mode 2 BSSID 2 ESSID 2 F features 1 infrastructure mode 2 IP networking for Windows 1 6 O Open System authentication 2 S Shared Key authentication 2 SSID 3 2 T TCP IP properties verifying for Windows 5 WEP 4 8 2 Wi Fi 1 Windows configuring for IP routing 1 6 winipcfg utility 5 Index
36. ater includes the software components for establishing a TCP IP network In your TCP IP network each PC and the wireless access point must be assigned a unique IP addresses Each PC must also have certain other TCP IP configuration information such as a subnet mask netmask a domain name server DNS address and a default gateway address In most cases you should install TCP IP so that the PC obtains its specific network configuration information automatically from a DHCP server during startup Configuring Windows 98 and Me for TCP IP Networking As part of the PC preparation process you may need to install and configure TCP IP on your PC Before starting locate your Windows CD you may need to insert it during the TCP IP installation process Install or Verify Windows Networking Components To install or verify the necessary components for IP networking Preparing Your PCs for Network Access C 1 Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 1 On the Windows taskbar click the Start button point to Settings and then click Control Panel 2 Double click the Network icon The Network window opens which displays a list of installed components 4 Wireless Network Connection Properties PR General Wireless Networks Authentication Advanced Connect using B NETGEAR WG311 802 11g Wireless PCI Adapter This connection uses the following items Client for Microsoft Networks v r
37. ation Windows system you are using functions to If so called Windows peer exchange files Workgroup networking is being between the used the drive file system computers directory or file need to be enabled for sharing Introduction 1 5 Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 Table 1 1 If Want To Use printers in a combined wireless and wired network What Do Do Use the Windows Printers and Fax features to locate available printers in the combined wireless and wired network Use the Windows Add a Printer wizard to add access to a network printer from the PC you are using to wirelessly connect to the network From the File menu of an application such as Microsoft Word use the Print Setup feature to direct your print output to the printer in the network What s Needed A Road Map for How to Get There From Here The desktop computer am using to connect to the wireless network needs to be configured with the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing The desktop computer am using to connect to the wireless network needs to be configured with the same Windows Workgroup or Domain settings as the other Windows computers in the combined wireless and wired network Any Windows networking security access rights such as login user name password that have been assigned in the Windows network must be pr
38. centralized DHCP server can assign network configuration information to multiple DHCP clients The assigned information includes IP addresses DNS addresses and gateway router addresses ESSID The Extended Service Set Identification ESSID is a thirty two character maximum alphanumeric key identifying the wireless local area network Gateway A local device usually a router that connects hosts on a local network to other networks IETF Internet Engineering Task Force Working groups of the IETF propose standard protocols and procedures for the Internet which are published as RFCs Request for Comment at www ietf org An open international community of network designers operators vendors and researchers concerned with the evolution of the Internet architecture and the smooth operation of the Internet IP Internet Protocol is the main internetworking protocol used in the Internet Used in conjunction with the Transfer Control Protocol TCP to form TCP IP IP Address A four byte number uniquely defining each host on the Internet usually written in dotted decimal notation with periods separating the bytes for example 134 177 244 57 Ranges of addresses are assigned by Internic an organization formed for this purpose 2 Glossary Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 IPX Short for Internetwork Packet Exchange a networking protocol used by the Novell NetWare operating systems
39. d The wireless PCI Adapter The wireless PCI Adapter is not able to link to any has no connection to any other wireless node or the link is lost Check your other wireless node configuration or try moving to a location where the wireless signal quality is better Yellow The wireless PCI Adapter The wireless link is weak You may deed to move to a has a connection with better spot such as closer to the wireless access point another wireless node Also look for possible interference such as a 2 4 GHz cordless phone or large metal surface Green The wireless PCI Adapter The wireless PCI Adapter has established good communication with an access point and the signal quality is strong 2 12 Basic Setup Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 Basic Troubleshooting Tips If you have problems connecting to your wireless network try the tips below Symptom Cause Solution I can connect to This could be a Check to make sure that the access point is physically an access point physical layer connected to the Ethernet network Dut Leanna pollen na Make sure that the IP addresses and the Windows connect to other network f j networking parameters are all configured correctly computers on configuration the network or problem Restart the cable or DSL modem router access point the Internet and notebook PC Also for problems with accessing network resources
40. e the station can associate with the access point or communicate with the network The IEEE 802 11 standard defines two types of authentication Open System and Shared Key e Open System Authentication allows any device to join the network assuming that the device SSID matches the access point SSID Alternatively the device can use the ANY SSID option to associate with any available Access Point within range regardless of its SSID e Shared Key Authentication requires that the station and the access point have the same WEP Key to authenticate These two authentication procedures are described below Open System Authentication The following steps occur when two devices use Open System Authentication 1 The station sends an authentication request to the access point 2 The access point authenticates the station 3 The station associates with the access point and joins the network This process is illustrated in below Wireless Networking Basics B 3 Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 802 11b Authentication Open System Steps 1 Authentication request sent to AP Client attempting to connect 3 Client connects to network Figure 3 8 802 11 open system authentication Shared Key Authentication 2 AP authenticates Access Point meas E INTERNET CSU DSU or DLS modem Ale Servers PC s The following steps occur when two devices use Sha
41. eamble A long transmit preamble may provide a more reliable connection or slightly longer range A short transmit preamble might give slightly better performance Transmit Power Lowering the output power level lets you reduce the chance of interference with other nearby access points but reduces the range of your adapter e Wireless Mode Select the wireless protocols you will use You can choose which of the available 802 11 wireless protocols you will use e Fragmentation Threshold This is the maximum packet size used for fragmentation Packets larger than the size programmed in this field will be fragmented The Fragment Threshold value must be larger than the RTS Threshold value Configuration 3 13 Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 e RTS CTS Threshold The packet size that is used to determine whether it should use the CSMA CD Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection mechanism or the CSMA CA Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance mechanism for packet transmission CSMA CD is slightly more efficient 3 14 Configuration Appendix A Technical Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 Antennae 2 Integrated internal diversity antennae Radio Data Rate 1 2 5 5 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 and 54 Mbps Auto Rate Sensing Frequency 2 4GHz to 2 5GHz CCK and
42. ess Glossary List of Glossary Terms Use the list below to find definitions for technical terms used in this manual 10BASE T IEEE 802 3 specification for 10 Mbps Ethernet over twisted pair wiring 100BASE Tx IEEE 802 3 specification for 100 Mbps Ethernet over twisted pair wiring 802 11b IEEE specification for wireless networking at 11 Mbps using direct sequence spread spectrum DSSS technology and operating in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2 4GHz 802 119 A soon to be ratified IEEE specification for wireless networking at 54 Mbps using direct sequence spread spectrum DSSS technology and operating in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2 4GHz 802 11 is backwards compatible with 802 11b ADSL Short for asymmetric digital subscriber line a technology that allows data to be sent over existing copper telephone lines at data rates of from 1 5 to 9 Mbps when receiving data known as the downstream rate and from 16 to 640 Kbps when sending data known as the upstream rate ADSL requires a special ADSL modem ADSL is growing in popularity as more areas around the world gain access DHCP An Ethernet protocol specifying how a centralized DHCP server can assign network configuration information to multiple DHCP clients The assigned information includes IP addresses DNS addresses and gateway router addresses DNS Short for Domain Name System or Service an Internet service that translates domain names into IP addresses
43. ess network installation use the factory default settings to set up the network and verify wireless connectivity If this is an addition to an existing wireless network you will need to identify the wireless configuration and security parameters already defined Your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 factory default basic settings are e Network Name Service Set Identification SSID ANY a special name which indicates the first available network will be used Note In order for the WG311 v2 Wireless PCI Adapter to communicate with a wireless access point or wireless adapter all devices must be configured with the same wireless network name SSID e Network Mode Infrastructure or Ad Hoc Infrastructure e Data security WEP encryption Disabled The section below provides instructions for setting up the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 for basic wireless connectivity to an access point The procedures provide step by step installation instructions for Windows PCs Use the procedure that corresponds to the version of Windows you are using Basic Setup 2 3 Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 Basic Installation Instructions Use the procedure below that corresponds to the version of Windows you are using For Windows XP Users Installing a WG311 v2 a Power on your computer let the operating system boot up completely and log in as needed Install
44. example 12 34 56 78 90 AB CD EF 12 34 56 78 90 is a 128 bit WEP Key Note Typically 802 11 access points can store up to four 128 bit WEP Keys but some 802 11 client adapters can only store one Therefore make sure that your 802 11 access and client adapters configurations match WEP Configuration Options The WEP settings must match on all 802 11 devices that are within the same wireless network as identified by the SSID In general if your mobile clients will roam between access points then all of the 802 11 access points and all of the 802 11 client adapters on the network must have the same WEP settings B 6 Wireless Networking Basics Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 Note Whatever keys you enter for an AP you must also enter the same keys for the client adapter in the same order In other words WEP key 1 on the AP must match WEP key 1 on the client adapter WEP key 2 on the AP must match WEP key 2 on the client adapter etc Note The AP and the client adapters can have different default WEP Keys as long as the keys are in the same order In other words the AP can use WEP key 2 as its default key to transmit while a client adapter can use WEP key 3 as its default key to transmit The two devices will communicate as long as the AP s WEP key 2 is the same as the client s WEP key 2 and the AP s WEP key 3 is the same as the client s WEP key 3 Wireless Channels IEEE
45. gs Networks Statistics About N E T G E A R Selected Adapter NETGEAR WG311 802 11g Wireless PCI Adapter v t Customer ID 00 09 5B 28 1C 4D Access Point H demo_80211 00 30 AB 13 29 33 Access Point lisaFWAG b 00 03 7F 00 15 50 Access Point lisaWGR 00 09 5B 50 EF DC Access Point NETGEAR 00 09 5B 2D 9C 7C Access Point nglan 00 00 AA BB CC 0D Access Point H hnglan 00 09 5B 4D EC 10 Access Point 00 30 AB 21 CE 38 Access Point 100 00 09 5B 40 7B D5 i phl W G602 Figure 3 1 Networks tab page The Networks page displays the following fields 3 2 Configuration Installation Guide 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 This is the same as the SSID or ESSID configuration parameter Note that as a security measure some wireless access points do not broadcast their SSID In such cases the SSID field will be blank even though the rest of the information will still be 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 address MAC Address of the wireless device broadcasting this information Mode Identifies the type of wireless network Access Point Infrastructure or Computer to computer
46. he Control Panel This will take you to the next step Local Area Connection Network Tasks Y Local Area Connection 3 E Create a new connection Now the Network Connection window See Also displays i Network Troubleshooter The Connections List that shows all the Other Places network connections set up on the PC Be Control Panel located to the right of the window E network Documents e Right click on the Connection with the F Computer wireless icon and choose Status Details Network Connections System Folder Preparing Your PCs for Network Access C 7 Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 Local Area Connection 3 Status PR General Support Now you should be at the Local Area Connection Network Connection Status window This Status Connected box displays the connection status Oxeation De ae En Speed 11 0 Mbps duration speed and activity statistics R Faull Administrator logon access rights are Activity needed to use this window Recened Packets 3 966 e Click the Properties button to view details about the connection 4 Wireless Network Connection 2 Properties PR General Wireless Networks Advanced Connect using B9 NETGEAR MA401 Wireless PC Card 2 The TCP IP details are presented on the Support tab page This connection uses the following items Client for Microsoft Networks e Select Internet Pro
47. hen click Connect Available wireless networks i NETGEAR Lisa_MR614 missdecember rN v This wireless network is not secure Because a network key WEP is not used for authentication or for data encryption data sent over this network might be subject to unauthorized access If you are having difficulty connecting to a network click Advanced Windows XP Network Connection Alert Note This procedure assumes your wireless network is not using WEP security If your wireless network uses WEP set up your WG311 v2 accordingly To view WEP settings help click the Advanced button and click the Learn about link on the Windows XP Local Area Connection Wireless Networks Properties tab page Basic Setup Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 NETGEAR Transmit Receive Performance C Transmit Verify wireless connectivity to your network a Open the WG311 v2 utility by clicking on the icon in the Windows system tray NETGEAR Smart Wireless Settings Settings Networks Selected Adapter NETGEAR WG311 802 11g Wireless PCI Adapter v Transmit Statistics Tx Mbps 5 43 Tx Packets s 724 Total Tx Packets 47862 Tx Error NA Receive Statistics Rx Mbps 5 29 Rx Packets s 706 Total Rx Packets 101044 Rx Error N A C Receive Total Tx Rx Note When the Windows XP wireless configuration utilit
48. in Ad Hoc Mode The computer to computer setting of the WG311 v2 uses Ad Hoc mode Ad Hoc mode is an 802 11 networking framework in which devices or computers communicate directly with each other without the use of an access point For example this mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with file and print sharing enabled and you want to exchange files directly between them How to Configure an Ad Hoc Mode Profile Note Ad Hoc mode will not work using DHCP settings Ad Hoc mode requires either static IP addresses such as 192 168 0 1 or other appropriate Windows networking configuration parameters such as adding IPX protocol support For instructions on setting up static IP addresses or IPX protocol settings on a Windows PC refer to the PC Networking Tutorial included on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 Resource CD Follow the instructions below to configure an Ad Hoc mode profile 1 Run the WG311 v2 Configuration Utility a Open the configuration utility by clicking on the WG311 v2 icon in the Windows system tray Configuration 3 5 Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 NETGEAR Smart Wireless Settings Networks Statistics About N E A R Selected Adapter NETGEAR WG311 802 11g Wireless PCI Adapter _ Profiles El Save Profile Network Name SSID Security phl wesn2 x Use WEP Encryption Advanced Settings ce
49. ing used by any other wireless networks near your wireless adapter Use the Networks tab page to identify the channels in use in your area 6 Click OK Note The channel number differs depending on the country The connection speed automatically defaults to the highest speed Enabling Wireless Security Features You can strengthen the security of your wireless connection by enabling Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP encryption of the wireless data communications For more information on 802 11 wireless security see Authentication and WEP on page B 2 In addition to the WG311 v2 wireless security features you should also configure appropriate LAN network security features such as requiring a user name and password to access the shared resources in your network The procedures below identify how to configure the WEP encryption settings of your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 3 8 Configuration Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 Identifying the Wireless Network Name SSID and WEP Security Settings Print this form fill in the configuration parameters and put it in a safe place for possible future reference For an existing wireless network the person who set up the network will be able to provide this information Wireless Network Name SSID The Service Set Identification SSID identifies the wireless local area network ANY is the default WG311 v2 wireless network
50. k Interface Card An adapter in a computer which provides connectivity to a network Glossary 3 Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 packet A block of information sent over a network A packet typically contains a source and destination network address some protocol and length information a block of data and a checksum router A device that forwards data between networks An IP router forwards data based on IP source and destination addresses Routing Information Protocol RIP A protocol in which routers periodically exchange information with one another so that they can determine minimum distance paths between sources and destinations SSID A Service Set Identification is a thirty two character maximum alphanumeric key identifying a wireless local area network For the wireless devices in a network to communicate with each other all devices must be configured with the same SSID This is typically the configuration parameter for a wireless PC card It corresponds to the ESSID in the wireless Access Point and to the wireless network name See also Wireless Network Name and ESSID Subnet Mask A mask used to determine what subnet an IP address belongs to Subnetting enables a network administrator to further divide an IP address into two or more subnets TCP IP The main internetworking protocols used in the Internet The Internet Protocol IP used in conjunction with the Transfer Control Pr
51. ls However if the walls are constructed with concrete or have metal or metal mesh the 802 11g effective range will decrease if such materials are between the devices Two Basic Operating Modes The WG311 v2 Wireless PCI Adapter like all 802 11b g adapters can operate in the following two basic modes e Infrastructure Mode An 802 11 networking framework in which devices and computers communicate with each other by first going through an access point AP For example this mode is used when computers in a house connect to an AP that is attached to a router which lets multiple computers share a single Cable or DSL broadband Internet connection e Ad Hoc Mode An 802 11 networking framework in which devices or computers communicate directly with each other without the use of an access point For example Ad Hoc Mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with file and print sharing enabled and you want to exchange files directly between them Both of these configuration options are available with the WG311 v2 Wireless PCI Adapter Infrastructure configuration procedures for basic network connectivity are covered below Advanced infrastructure configuration procedures and ad hoc configuration are covered in Chapter 3 Configuration of this manual 9 2 Basic Setup Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 WG311 v2 Default Wireless Configuration Settings If this is a new wirel
52. ncryption 40 bit and 128 bit The 64 bit WEP data encryption method allows for a five character 40 bit input Additionally 24 factory set bits are added to the forty bit input to generate a 64 bit encryption key The 24 factory set bits are not user configurable This encryption key will be used to encrypt decrypt all data transmitted via the wireless interface Some vendors refer to the 64 bit WEP data encryption as 40 bit WEP data encryption since the user configurable portion of the encryption key is 40 bits wide The 128 bit WEP data encryption method consists of 104 user configurable bits Similar to the forty bit WEP data encryption method the remaining 24 bits are factory set and not user configurable Some vendors allow passphrases to be entered instead of the cryptic hexadecimal characters to ease encryption key entry 128 bit encryption is stronger than 40 bit encryption but 128 bit encryption may not be available outside of the United States due to U S export regulations When configured for 40 bit encryption 802 11 products typically support up to four WEP Keys Each 40 bit WEP Key is expressed as 5 sets of two hexadecimal digits 0 9 and A F For example 12 34 56 78 90 is a 40 bit WEP Key When configured for 128 bit encryption 802 11b products typically support four WEP Keys but some manufacturers support only one 128 bit key The 128 bit WEP Key is expressed as 13 sets of two hexadecimal digits 0 9 and A F For
53. nd data and HIPERLAN 2000 09 equipment Meets R amp TTE directive art 3 1 b of essential requirements on protection with respect to Electro Magnetic Compatibility December 2003 ETSI RF specification ETSI EN 300 328 Part 1 V1 2 2 2000 07 ETSI EN 300 328 Part 2 V1 1 1 2000 07 Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters ERM Wideband Transmission systems data transmission equipment operating in the 2 4 GHz ISM band and using spread spectrum modulation techniques Part 1 Technical characteristics and test conditions Part 2 Harmonized EN covering essential requirements under article 3 2 of the R amp TTE Directive Meets R amp TTE directive art 3 2 a on effective use of spectrum so as to avoid harmful interference 04700 This device is a 2 4 GHz low power RF device intended for home and office use in EU and EFTA member states In some EU EFTA member states some restrictions may apply Please contact local spectrum management authorities for further details before putting this device into operation Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus Model WG311 v2 Wireless PCI Adapter does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Canada ID 4054A WG311V2 December 2003 vi
54. ndows CD you may need to insert it during the TCP IP installation process Install or Verify Windows Networking Components To install or verify the necessary components for IP networking 1 On the Windows taskbar click the Start button point to Settings and then click Control Panel 2 Double click the Network and Dial up Connections icon 3 Ifan Ethernet adapter is present in your PC you should see an entry for Local Area Connection Double click that entry 4 Select Properties 5 Verify that Client for Microsoft Networks and Internet Protocol TCP IP are present If not select Install and add them 6 Select Internet Protocol TCP IP click Properties and verify that Obtain an IP address automatically is selected 7 Click OK and close all Network and Dial up Connections windows 8 Then restart your PC C 6 Preparing Your PCs for Network Access Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 DHCP Configuration of TCP IP in Windows XP or 2000 You will find there are many similarities in the procedures for different Windows systems when using DHCP to configure TCP IP The following steps will walk you through the configuration process for each of these versions of Windows DHCP Configuration of TCP IP in Windows XP Locate your Network Neighborhood icon e Select Control Panel from the Windows XP Start Menu e Select the Network Connections icon on t
55. nfiguration Utility a Open the configuration utility by clicking on the WG311 v2 icon in the Windows system tray NETGEAR Smart Wireless Settings Networks Statistics About N E T G E A R Selected Adapter NETGEAR WG311 802 11g Wireless PCI Adapter v Profiles v Save Profile Delete Profile Network Name SSID Security phl WG602 T Use WEP Encryption Advanced Settings Network Type Passphas a TTS Sassphrase TPE ope Access Point Infrastructure s Computer to computer Ad Hoc C Enter Key Manua Signal j Cancel Close Figure 3 5 Settings tab page b Click on the Settings tab to display the view shown above 2 Configure the Security settings a Select the Use WEP Encryption check box b Enter the SSID This is also called the Wireless Network Name Note You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is configured in the access point 3 10 Configuration 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 location 3 Save your settings in a Profile a Type a descriptive name for the Profile name b Click Save Profile All the configuration settings are saved in this profile c Click Apply d Click Close to exit the configuration utility 4 Select the WEP encryption strength you will
56. nternet connection TO configure your WG311 v2 in Internet over my wireless link like those from cable or DSL Infrastructure Mode see Basic wireless and verify my service providers Installation Instructions on l ner network 2 A wireless network connected 4 eee ne ee connection to the cable or DSL Internet ia aaa Open an service through a cable DSL For assistance with configuring Internet router as illustrated in the TCP IP Internet software on browser such Connect to an Access Point in a PC see Preparing Your as Internet Infrastructure Mode on Computers for TCP IP Explorer or page 3 3 Networking on page C 1 or refer Netscape 3 TCP IP Internet networking to the PC Networking Tutorial on Navigator software installed and the NETGEAR 54 Mbps configured on my PC Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 according to the requirements Resource CD and the Help of the Internet service provider information provided in the 4 A browser like Internet Windows system you are using Explorer or Netscape Navigator 1 4 Introduction Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 Table 1 1 If Want To Exchange files between a wirelessly connected notebook computer and other computers in a my combined wireless and What Do I Do Use the Windows Network Neighborhood feature to browse for computers in the combined wireless and wired network Browse the hard drive of
57. oduces the features package contents and appearance of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps WG311 v2 Wireless PCI Adapter About the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 gives you flexibility to install the PC in the most convenient location available The WG311 v2 frees you from traditional Ethernet wiring that is limited by cabling requirements Its auto sensing capability allows high packet transfer up to 54 Mbps for maximum throughput or dynamic range shifting to lower speeds due to distance or operating limitations in an environment with a lot of electromagnetic interference The WG311 v2 Wireless PCI Adapter provides reliable standards based 802 11b 11 Mbps Wireless Local Area Network WLAN connectivity that is protected with industry standard security In addition it offers the faster speeds of the soon to be ratified 802 11g standard The WG311 v2 works with Windows 98 Me 2000 and XP operating systems Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products The WG311 v2 Wireless PCI Adapter provides the following features e Reliable IEEE 802 11b standards based wireless technology e Supports roaming between access points when configured in Infrastructure mode e 54 Mbps high speed data transfer Wireless nodes negotiate to operate in the optimal data transfer rate In a noisy environment or when the distance between the wireless nodes is far the wireless nodes automatically fall back to
58. onents are installed each PC must be assigned specific information about itself and resources that are available on its network The simplest way to configure this information is to allow the PC to obtain the information from a DHCP server in the network You will find there are many similarities in the procedures for different Windows systems when using DHCP to configure TCP IP The following steps will walk you through the configuration process for each of these versions of Windows Locate your Network Neighborhood icon e If the Network Neighborhood icon is on the Windows desktop position your mouse pointer over it and right click your mouse button e Ifthe icon is not on the desktop e Click Start on the task bar located at the bottom left of the window e Choose Settings and then Control Panel e Locate the Network Neighborhood icon and click on it This will open the Network panel as shown below Preparing Your PCs for Network Access C 3 Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 Verify the following settings as shown e Client for Microsoft Network exists e Ethernet adapter is present e TCP IP is present e Primary Network Logon is set to Windows logon Click on the Properties button The following TCP IP Properties window will display 4 Wireless Network Connection Properties AE General wireless Networks Authentication Advanced Connect using
59. otocol TCP form TCP IP WAN A long distance link used to extend or connect remotely located local area networks The Internet is a large WAN WEB Proxy Server A Web proxy server is a specialized HTTP server that allows clients access to the Internet from behind a firewall The proxy server listens for requests from clients within the firewall and forwards these requests to remote Internet servers outside the firewall The proxy server reads responses from the external servers and then sends them to internal client clients WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy is a data encryption protocol for 802 11b wireless networks All wireless nodes and access points on the network are configured with a 64 bit or 128 bit Shared Key for data encryption 4 Glossary Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 wide area network WAN A long distance link used to extend or connect remotely located local area networks The Internet is a large WAN Wi Fi A trade name for the 802 11b wireless networking standard given by the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance WECA see http www wi fi net an industry standards group promoting interoperability among 802 11b devices Windows Internet Naming Service WINS Windows Internet Naming Service is a server process for resolving Windows based computer names to IP addresses If a remote network contains a WINS server your Windows PCs can gather information from that
60. ovided when Windows prompts for such information If so called Windows peer networking is being used the printer needs to be enabled for sharing How Do I Windows Domain settings are usually managed by corporate computer support groups Windows Workgroup settings are commonly managed by individuals who want to set up small networks in their homes or small offices For assistance with setting up Windows networking refer to the PC Networking Tutorial on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 Resource CD and the Help information provided in the Windows system you are using For assistance with setting up printers in Windows refer to the Help and Support information that comes with the version of the Windows operating systems you are using 1 6 Introduction Chapter 2 Basic Setup This section describes how to install your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 and set up basic wireless connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network WLAN Advanced wireless network configuration is covered in Chapter 3 Configuration in this manual Note Indoors computers can easily connect to 802 11 wireless networks at distances of gt several hundred feet Because walls do not always block wireless signals others from outside your immediate area could access your network It is important to take appropriate steps to secure your network from unauthorized access The NETGEAR 5
61. ox Veri fy tha t i eh e following IP address e Obtain an IP address Subnet mash ara automatically is selected Default gateway a aaa d Obtain DNS server address Obtain DNS server address automatically automatically is selected m Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server A Click OK to return to Local Area Altemate DNS server ae Connection Properties Click OK again to complete the configuration process Adwanced Restart the PC Repeat these steps for each Bw PC with this version of Windows on your network C 10 Preparing Your PCs for Network Access Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 Verifying TCP IP Properties for Windows XP or 2000 To check your PC s TCP IP configuration 1 On the Windows taskbar click the Start button and then click Run The Run window opens 2 Type cma and then click OK A command window opens 3 Type ipconfig all Your IP Configuration information will be listed and should match the values below if you are using the default TCP IP settings that NETGEAR recommends for connecting through a router or gateway e The IP address is between 192 168 0 2 and 192 168 0 254 e The subnet mask is 255 255 255 0 e The default gateway is 192 168 0 1 4 Type exit Preparing Your PCs for Network Access C 11 Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 C 12 Preparing Your PCs for Network Acc
62. red Key Authentication 1 The station sends an authentication request to the access point 2 The access point sends challenge text to the station 3 The station uses its configured 64 bit or 128 bit default key to encrypt the challenge text and sends the encrypted text to the access point 4 The access point decrypts the encrypted text using its configured WEP Key that corresponds to the station s default key The access point compares the decrypted text with the original challenge text If the decrypted text matches the original challenge text then the access point and the station share the same WEP Key and the access point authenticates the station 5 The station connects to the network 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 communicate with either the 802 11 network or Ethernet network This process is illustrated in below B 4 Wireless Networking Basics Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 802 11 Authentication Shared Key Steps er 1 Authentication ______ Access Point AP request sent to AP Hy P lt _ 2 AP sends challenge text oa Ed Cable or DLS modem Client 3 Client encrypts attempting challenge text and _ to connect sends it back to
63. rol Panel Double click the Internet Options icon Select I want to set up my Internet connection manually or I want to connect through a Local Area Network and click Next Select I want to connect through a Local Area Network and click Next Uncheck all boxes in the LAN Internet Configuration screen and click Next Proceed to the end of the Wizard Verifying TCP IP Properties After your PC is configured and has rebooted you can check the TCP IP configuration using the utility winipcfg exe 1 On the Windows taskbar click the Start button and then click Run Preparing Your PCs for Network Access C 5 Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 Type winipcfg and then click OK The IP Configuration window opens which lists among other things your IP address subnet mask and default gateway From the drop down box select your Ethernet adapter The window is updated to show your settings which should match the values below if you are using the default TCP IP settings that NETGEAR recommends for connecting through a router or gateway e The IP address is between 192 168 0 2 and 192 168 0 254 e The subnet mask is 255 255 255 0 e The default gateway is 192 168 0 1 Configuring Windows 2000 or XP for TCP IP Networking As part of the PC preparation process you may need to install and configure TCP IP on each networked PC Before starting locate your Wi
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65. the Network Type section be sure that Infrastructure is selected b Enter the SSID This is also called the Wireless Network Name Note You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is configured in the access point Tip You can click the Networks tab to view a list of the available wireless networks and their SSIDs at your location 3 Save your settings in a Profile a Type a descriptive name for the Profile in the Profiles name field b Click Save Profile All the configuration settings are saved in this profile c Click Apply d Click Close to exit the configuration utility or Cancel to return to the previous settings 3 4 Configuration Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 4 Verify wireless connectivity to your network Verify connectivity by using a browser such as Netscape or Internet Explorer to connect to the Internet or check for file and printer access on your network You can check the status bar in the configuration utility for the current connection status Note If you cannot connect see the Basic Troubleshooting Tips on page 2 13 Also if you have problems accessing network resources the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on your computers Please refer to Preparing Your Computers for TCP IP Networking on page C 1 Connecting to Another PC
66. the WG311 v2 software b Insert the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG3 11 v2 Resource CD into your CD ROM drive The CD main WG311 v2 Resource CD page shown at the right will load c Click the Install Driver amp Utility link Note If this page does not automatically appear f f browse the root of the CD and double click on d Follow the InstallShield Wizard steps autorun exe to display this page and click Finish when done to restart InstallShield Wizard your computer Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for NETGEAR Wireless PCI Adapter The InstallShield Wizard will install NETGEAR Wireless PCI Adapter on your computer To continue click Next InstallShield Wizard Note If a Windows XP Certification warning appears click Continue Anyway to proceed 9 4 Basic Setup Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard Install the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PRE PCI Adapter WG311 v2 NETGEAR Wireless PC Card a Shut down the PC and remove the power Q iro hardware come with an installation CD cord Hold the PCI Adapter with the What do you want the wizard to do NETGEAR logo facing up and insert it Cis aia a ri int oan availabl e PCI sl ot O Install from a list or specific location Advanced Click Next to continue Connect the antenna to the adapter and position the antenna to the up position
67. the Windows software might not be installed and configured properly on your computers Please refer to Appendix C Preparing Your PCs for Network Access of the Reference Manual on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 Resource CD Basic Setup 2 13 Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 About Page The About page displays important information about the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 NETGEAR WG311 2 Smart Configuration Settings Networks Statistics hs NETGEAR WY Everybody s connecting NETGEAR WG311v2 802 119 Wireless PCI Adapter Regional Domain United States m Device Driver Version 5 04 9 Driver Date Nov 18 2003 MAC Address 00 40 F4 82 1E 47 IP Address 192168 0 32 m Smart Wireless Utility Version 1 0 0 5 Date Nov 25 2003 Sci EET Figure 2 1 About page The About page shows the following information e Regional Domain This is the region setting for the wireless adapter The approved channels for this region are automatically scanned Governments regulate the channels used for wireless transmission Operating the wireless adapter in a different region may violate local laws e Driver Version The wireless adapter driver version e Driver Date The wireless adapter driver release date 2 14 Basic Setup Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter
68. tocol and click vi re and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks e 4 l QoS Packet Scheduler Properties to view the configuration Z Y Internet Protocol TCP IP information Install Uninstall Properties Description Allows your computer to access resources on a Microsoft network Z Show icon in notification area when connected C 8 Preparing Your PCs for Network Access Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 Verify that Obtain an IP address Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties Ue General Alternate Configuration You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings automatically radio button is selected and that the Obtain DNS server address Eoia an IE sker aumata Use the following IP address automatically radio button is selected e Click the OK button This completes the DHCP configuration in Obtain DNS server address automatically Windows XP Use the following DNS server addresses Repeat these steps for each PC with this version of Windows on your network DHCP Configuration of TCP IP in Windows 2000 After you install a network card TCP IP for Windows 2000 is configured and set to DHCP without your having to configure it However if there are problems following the steps below to
69. y is enabled the default only these two tab pages appear To use the full NETGEAR utility see Understanding the Configuration Options on page 3 1 b Verify that your connection information matches your wireless network c Verify connectivity to the Internet or network resources Note If you are unable to connect see Basic Troubleshooting Tips on page 2 13 Basic Setup 2 7 Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 For Windows 2000 amp 98 Me Users Installing a WG311 v2 Install the WG311 v2 software Note Windows 2000 may require you to be logged on with administrator rights a Power on your computer let the operating system boot up completely and log in as needed b Insert the Resource CD for the WG311 v2 into your CD ROM drive The CD main page shown at the right will load c Click the Install Driver amp Utility link d Follow the InstallShield Wizard steps Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for 4 zog NETGEAR Wireless PCI Adapter and click Finish when done to restart your computer The InstallShield Wizard will install NETGEAR Wireless PCI Adapter on your computer To continue click Next E Cancel InstallShield Wizard 2 8 Basic Setup Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 Install the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 a Shut down the PC and remove

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