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1. 1 Click the icon to open the Smart Wizard to the Settings tab 2 Onthe Networks tab page click Find a Network NETGEAR WG311v3 SMART WIZARD Statistics N E T G E A R Selected Adapter NETGEAR WG311v3 802 119 Wireless PCI Adapter f NETGEAR 6 G none 74 00 14 6C 44 AD F4 Acces 7 6 6 none 82 00 0F B5 00 1 A E0 Acces OPNETGEAR test3 16 WEP 9496 00 C0 02 45 39 63 Acces tmp B G WEP 78 00 04 DE 11 22 35 Acces f wPNS02 Office Test 5 G WEP 61 00 OF B5 AC CE E6 Acces Top Guest 6 B WEP 17 00 07 40 A1 B6 74 Acces 1 nglan 7 G WEP 10 00 0F B5 D4 C6 82 Connecting to yout witeless network Available wii Networks are ested 1 Selecting Network less network from Ee Hidden Network ORENSE S UTI TT C Figure 2 3 3 Selecta network from the drop down list If you select a hidden network then you must enter the SSID Click Next 2 4 v3 0 February 2007 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual 4 Follow the steps of the wizard to specify the wireless security if used and to create a profile 5 Review you settings and click Finish The Smart Wizard initiates your wireless connection You can use the Status Bar to verify your network connection For more information see The Smart Wizard Status Bar on page 1 8 Profiles The WG311 v3 Smart Wizard uses profiles to store all the settings for a particular wireless network There are two special profile names Default and Pr
2. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311v3 User Manual NETGEAR NETGEAR Inc 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara CA 95054 USA 202 10091 03 February 2007 Technical Support Please refer to the support information card that shipped with your product By registering your product at http 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 Website http 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 2007 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 All ri
3. Data Encryption WEP Keys There are two methods for creating WEP data encryption keys Whichever method you use record the key values in the spaces below e Passphrase method These characters are case sensitive Enter a word or group of printable characters and click the Generate Keys button Not all wireless devices support the passphrase method e Manual method These values are not case sensitive For 64 bit WEP enter 10 hex digits any combination of 0 9 or a f For 128 bit WEP enter 26 hex digits Key 1 Key 2 Key 3 Key 4 f WPA2 PSK or WPA PSK Authentication is Used Passphrase These characters are case sensitive Enter a word or group of printable characters When you use WPA PSK the other devices in the network will not connect unless they are set to WPA PSK as well and are configured with the correct Passphrase v3 0 February 2007 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Setting up WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to configure WEP Encryption Security 1 Run the WG311 v3 Smart Wizard a Make sure the WG311 v3 software is installed and the WG311 v3 is installed in a PCI slot in your computer b Usethe icon to open the Smart Wizard The Settings tab page opens NETGEAR WG311v3 SMART WIZARD Settings Networks Statistics About N E T G E A R Selected Adapter NETGEAR WG311v3 802 119 Wireless PCI Adapter v r Profiles Profile X Save Profile De
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5. e The LED blinks when the WG311 v3 is trying to establish a connection but is unable to do so v3 0 February 2007 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Removing the WG311 v3 Software You can remove the wireless adapter software in these two ways e Navigate the Windows Start menu to the WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter program group select the uninstall option and follow the screen prompts e Navigate the Windows Start menu to the Control Panel Add or Remove Program item select the WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter option and follow the screen prompts Upgrading the WG311 v3 Software Upgrades may be available at the NETGEAR website To install an upgrade follow these steps Write down the settings for any profiles that you want to save They will not be retained Download the upgrade from the NETGEAR website Support page Remove the WG311 v3 software from your computer Remove the WG311 v3 adapter from your computer and restart your computer Run the installer that you downloaded the file ends in exe DV UL cx A du om Follow the installer instructions and if prompted then restart your computer v3 0 February 2007 Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security TThis chapter explains how to use your Wireless PCI Adapter to connect to your Wireless Local Area Network WLAN and how to set up wireless security for the Wireless PCI Adapter so that it matches the wireless security
6. the data broadcast over the wireless link is fully exposed IP Address The IP address assigned to this adapter Smart Wireless Utility The version and release date of the Smart Wizard 2 18 v3 0 February 2007 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter For information about connecting to wireless networks and the Internet see Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet on page 1 7 Troubleshooting Tips Use the information below to solve common problems you may encounter Also refer to the knowledge base on the NETGEAR website at http www netgear com support main asp Table 3 1 Troubleshooting Tips Problem Action The WG311 v3 LEDs are not lit he WG311 v3 is not installed in the PCI slot properly or the WG311 v3 software is not loaded Remove and reinstall the WG311 v3 Check the Windows device manager to see if the WG311 v3 is recognized and enabled Reload the WG311 v3 software if necessary Try to install the WG311 v3 in a different PCI slot in your computer if one is available The WG311 v3 wireless LED blinks but the WG311 v3 is not connected to an access point The WG311 v3 is trying to connect to an access point but cannot The access point may not be powered on Or the access point and the WG311 v3 are not configured with the same wireless parameters Check the SSID and wireles
7. xi v3 0 February 2007 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Xii v3 0 February 2007 Chapter 1 Basic Setup The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 lets you connect a PC computer to wireless networks It is designed for PC computers running Microsoft Windows For information about product features and compatible NETGEAR products see the NETGEAR website at http www netgear com This chapter describes how to install your WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter and set up basic wireless connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network WLAN Advanced wireless network settings are covered in Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security ____ Note Indoors computers can connect to wireless networks at distances of several hundred feet Because walls do not always block wireless signals others outside your immediate area could access your network It is important to take steps to secure your network from unauthorized access The WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter provides highly effective security features which are covered in Wireless Security on page 2 10 Deploy the security features appropriate to your needs What You Need Before You Begin You need to verify that your computer meets the minimum system requirements and get the wireless network configuration settings of the WLAN where you will connect before you can configure your wireless PCI adapter and connect Verify
8. Settings r Network Type 4 iE Access Point Infrastructure e Computer to computer Ad Hoc Initiate Ad Hoc ed NETGEAR 00 14 6C 44 AD F4 Ch 6 Si Help Find a Network Apply Cancel Figure 2 5 2 7 v3 0 February 2007 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual 2 Save your settings in a Profile a Click the Save Profile button All the configuration settings are saved in this profile b Click Apply c Click Close to exit the Smart Wizard or Cancel to return to the previous settings 3 Configure the PC network settings a Configure each PC with either a static IP address or with the IPX protocol Note For instructions on configuring static IP addresses refer to the networking tutorial on your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 Resource CD b Restart the PCs 4 Verify wireless connectivity between your peer devices Verify connectivity by using the Ping program a Onthe Windows taskbar click the Start button and then click Run LC f Type the name of a program folder document or j Internet resource and Windows will open it For you s Cancel Browse Figure 2 6 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 2 8 v3 0 February 2007 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311
9. System Requirements Before installing the WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter please make sure that these minimum requirements have been met e Pentium III class computer with an available PCI slot e CD 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 v3 driver software v3 0 February 2007 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines Computers can connect over wireless networks indoors at a range which vary significantly based on the physical location of the computer with the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 For best results avoid potential sources of interference such as e Large metal surfaces e Microwaves e 2 4 GHz Cordless phones In general wireless devices can communicate through walls However if the walls are constructed with concrete or have metal or metal mesh the effective range will decrease if such materials are between the devices What Is in the Box The product package should contain the following items e NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 e Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 e NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 Resource CD including Wireless Assistant Configuration Utility Software This Reference Manual e Warranty card
10. connect to the Internet may have dropped wireless connections or both when using the WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter You can delete this Hotfix from the Add or Remove Program utility in the Control Panel To delete Windows XP Hotfix SP2 Q815485 1 Click Start point to Control Panel and then double click Add Remove Programs 2 Click Windows XP Hotfix SP2 Q815485 and then click Remove You may receive an error message that states that some program on the computer may not work correctly if the update is removed e You can ignore this error message and then click Yes to remove the update 3 Restart your computer and rerun the Smart Display Setup Wizard This should solve your connection issue You can restore this hotfix by following the link below http microsoft com downloads details aspx FamilyId 009D8425 CE2B 47A4 ABEC 274845DC9E91 amp displaylang en 3 3 v3 0 February 2007 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual 3 4 v3 0 February 2007 Appendix A Technical Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter Antenna 1 Integrated internal antenna Antenna external antenna Radio Data Rate 1 2 5 5 11 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 and 54 Mbps Auto Rate Sensing Frequency 2 4GHz to 2 5GHz CCK and OFDM Modulation Emissions FCC CE TELEC Bus interface PCI Provided drivers Microsoft Vista Window
11. security enabled Unlocked security not enabled Channel The wireless channel used by the network If many wireless networks in your area use the same channel they can interfere with one another Throughput Wireless throughput measured in Mega bits per second Signal strength More dots indicates a stronger signal Usually you will experience higher throughput when the signal is strongest Find a Network Click Find a Network to open the Connection Wizard Connection Identifies the status of your network connection status Connected to Internet Wireless Internet connection is OK Connected to Router Wireless connection to the router is OK but the router is not connected to the Internet 169 254 x xor i The wireless connection to the router is OK but there is a problem with the router See Chapter 3 Troubleshooting The connection status is useful in isolating a problem For example if you are connected to a router but not to the Internet then check the router s Internet connection If you right click in the system tray icon you can disable the Internet notification feature by clearing check mark on this line If you do so then only the IP address is shown w Enable Internet Connected Notification Exit Figure 1 8 WG311 v3 LED The LED on the WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter indicates whether there is a network connection e Solid green indicates that the WG311 v3 has established a connection
12. settings for your network If you chose the Windows XP or Windows Vista Zero Configuration utility during installation and now you want to use the Smart Wizard then you need to disable the Windows utility If you are working with the Vista configuration utility see the online document http documentation netgear com reference enu winzerocfg index htm Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility To disable the Windows Zero Configuration utility 1 Attach the wireless adapter to a USB port for your computer 2 Go to Windows Start menu and select Network Connections 3 On the Network connections page select the Wireless Network Connection and right click to choose the Properties option Address Network Connections JB Name Type Status Network Tasks Broadband Create a new a edd sbcglobal net Broadband Disconnected Change Windows Firewall settings Habeo Up Vies wireless View available wireless be Netgear Dial UP Dial up Disconnected networks Disable this network device Q Repair this connection LAN or High Speed Internet A Wired LAN or High Speed Inter Connected PAE ERI tne VE See ery bled Rename this connection Wireless Network Connection 6 2 Change settings of this Wireless Network C a connection TES Network Comecton Miew Available Wireless Networks Disable Repair Other Places Bridge Connections Control Panel amp network doc Rename pe Create Sh
13. subject to licensing Pour emp cher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l objet d une licence il doit tre utilis l int rieur et devrait tre plac loin des fen tres afin de fournir un cran de blindage maximal Si le mat riel ou son antenne d mission est install l ext rieur il doit faire l objet d une licence Europe EU Declaration of Conformity A printed copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity certificate for this product is provided in the WG311 v3 product package Eesky NETGEAR Inc t mto prohla uje e tento NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter Czech WG311 v3 je ve shodi se z kladn mi po adavky a dal mi pe slu nymi ustanoven mi smirnice 1999 5 ES Dansk Undertegnede NETGEAR Inc erkleerer herved at falgende udstyr NETGEAR 54 Mbps Danish Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 overholder de veesentlige krav og evrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999 5 EF Deutsch Hiermit erkl rt NETGEAR Inc dass sich das Ger t NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI German Adapter WG311 v3 in bereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den brigen einschlagigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999 5 EG befindet iii v3 0 February 2007 Eesti K esolevaga kinnitab NETGEAR Inc seadme NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Estonian Adapter WG311 v3 vastavust direktiivi 1999 5 EU p hin uetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asj
14. 1 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter 1 First install the NETGEAR software Insert the NETGEAR CD If the CD main page does not appear double click Autorun exe on the CD a Click Install the Software The Check for Updates window opens Figure 1 1 v3 0 February 2007 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual b If you are connected to the Internet click Check for Updates If not you can choose to install from the CD c Follow the Wizard steps and click Next to continue and to install the software d When the software has been installed the Connection Wizard prompts you to shut down the computer NETGEAR Wireless Adapter NETGEAR War WIZARD Next please follow these instructions to install the PCI adapter 1 Shut down and unplug the power cord from your computer 2 Open the case and insert your wireless PCI adapter into a PCI slot 3 Closethe case plug back in the power cord and re start your computer Vem 4 Continue with the on screen instructions Figure 1 2 2 Now install the wireless PCI adapter e Shut down your computer and unplug the power cord f Open the case and insert your WG311 v3 into a PCI slot g Connect the antenna to the adapter and position the antenna to the up position h Close the case plug the power cord back in and restart your computer 3 Use the Smart Wizard to set up your wireless PCI adapter a Windows 2000 98SE ME users go to Step b Wind
15. 5 EB Direktyvos nuostatas Nederlands Hierbij verklaart NETGEAR Inc dat het toestel NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Dutch Adapter WG311 v3 in overeenstemming is met de essenti le eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999 5 EG Malti Hawnhekk NETGEAR Inc jiddikjara li dan NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter Maltese WG311 v3 jikkonforma mal tiijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti orajn relevanti li hemm fid Dirrettiva 1999 5 EC Magyar Alulirott NETGEAR Inc nyilatkozom hogy a NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter Hungarian WG311 v3 megfelel a vonatkoz alapvet k vetelm nyeknek s az 1999 5 EC ir nyelv egy b el r sainak Polski Polish Niniejszym NETGEAR Inc ocewiadcza je NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 jest zgodny z zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozosta ymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999 5 EC Portugu s NETGEAR Inc declara que este NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 Portuguese esta conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposi es da Directiva 1999 5 CE Slovensko NETGEAR Inc izjavlja da je ta NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 v Slovenian skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi dolo ili direktive 1999 5 ES Slovensky NETGEAR Inc t mto vyhlasuje e NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 Slovak v3 sp a z kladn po iadavky a v etky pr slu n ustanovenia Smernice 19
16. 99 5 ES iv v3 0 February 2007 Suomi NETGEAR Inc vakuuttaa taten etta NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 Finnish v3 tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999 5 EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sita koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen Svenska H rmed intygar NETGEAR Inc att denna utrustningstyp star verensst mmelse med Swedish de v sentliga egenskapskrav och vriga relevanta best mmelser som framg r av direktiv 1999 5 EG Product and Publication Details Model Number WG311 v3 Publication Date February 2007 Product Family Wireless PCI Adapter Product Name NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 Home or Business Product Home Language English Publication Part Number 202 10091 03 v3 0 February 2007 vi v3 0 February 2007 Contents About This Manual Conventions Formats and COIS qosuacksebdaskpidip dapib aia bona dac a RANE RAN ix How ie Wee This Manuel mS ETE X Howto Prini miis Manal iocis iere Ed ERE IER Re a a der Dre pa dde roD n ra RD OR UN X Chapter 1 Basic Setup That You Need Before You Begin sssrinin 1 1 Veny System Regule menis ac cata docensnsveianctaaiiatecenmndviaactessienosasonyadameineniideoreranlieeete 1 1 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines smsssmmsessssrssorrrsorrrsrsrssrrrnrr rn nr rann na 1 2 SE SPY EME cis PERO NR IO EM 1 2 WEST v3 Default Wireless Seti sisnsisssusisssstiusmsersgisi tea Dodd Fever RP E Ia ddp 1 2 Miet
17. Access Pre Shared Key encryption For more information about wireless security see the Web link to Wireless Communications in Appendix B In addition to the WG311 v3 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 2 10 v3 0 February 2007 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Wireless Network Name SSID and 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 Network Name SSID The Service Set Identification SSID identifies the wireless local area network Any First available network is the default WG311 v3 wireless network name SSID You may 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 PCI 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 If WEP Authentication is Used WEP Encryption key size Identify one 64 bit or 128 bit The encryption key size must the wireless network settings
18. akohastele satetele English Hereby NETGEAR Inc declares that this NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC Espanol Por medio de la presente NETGEAR Inc declara que el NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Spanish PCI Adapter WG311 v3 cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999 5 CE EAAnvikn ME THN NAPOYSA NETGEAR Inc AHAONEI OTI NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Greek PCI Adapter WG311 v3 LYMMOP ONETAI NPOE TIZ OYZIOAEIZ ATIAITHZEIZ KAI TIX AOINES ZXETIKEZ AIATAZEIX THE OAHFIA2 1999 5 EK Francais Par la pr sente NETGEAR Inc d clare que l appareil NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI French Adapter WG311 v3 est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999 5 CE Italiano Con la presente NETGEAR Inc dichiara che questo NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Italian Adapter WG311 v3 conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999 5 CE Latviski Ar o NETGEAR Inc deklarc ka NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 Latvian atbilst Direktivas 1999 5 EK b tiskaj m prasib m un citiem ar to saistitajjem noteikumiem Lietuvio iuo NETGEAR Inc deklaruoja kad is NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter Lithuanian WG311 v3 atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999
19. ced Settings Network Type c e Access Point Infrastructure X Computer to computer Ad Hoc Figure 1 6 5 Use the status bar to verify your wireless connectivity For more details about connecting see Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet on page 1 7 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet The WG311 v3 has indicators in three locations that show the status of your connection to a wireless network and to the Internet e WG31I v3 Icon After you install the WG311 v3 software the icon appears on the desktop and in the lower right of the Windows task bar It is color coded to show the status of the connection Smart Wizard Status Bar Clicking on the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard The status bar at the bottom of the page shows details about your wireless and Internet connection See The Smart Wizard Status Bar on page 1 8 e WG31I v3 Wireless PCI Adapter LED The LED on the wireless PCI adapter shows the network connection Solid indicates a connection The LED blinks when the wireless PCI adapter is looking for a network association v3 0 February 2007 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual WG311 v3 Icon Colors The WG311 v3 icon is on the desktop and in the Windows System Tray The System Tray is located on one end of the taskbar in the Microsoft Windows desktop a connection with another wireles
20. cted Adapter NETGEAR VG311v3 802 119 Wireless PCI NETGEAR WO311v3 802 119 Wireless PCI Adapter Y r Transmit Receive Performance 96 Transmit Statistics Tx Mbps EE TxPecketsis 0 Total Tx Packets 15 Tx Error uo Receive Statistics Rx Mbps 0 00 Rx Packetss 0 Total Rx Packets 5 Transmit Receive Total TxiRx Rx Error CR z Close Figure 2 13 2 16 v3 0 February 2007 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Transmit Receive Performance 96 A real time graph identifying the total receive and transmit utilization as a percentage the total possible Transmit Receive and Total TxRx Radio buttons let you select whether to display the transmit performance the receive performance or both in the same graph Transmit Statistics Identifies transmit megabits per second Mbps transmit packets per second Tx Packets s total transmitted packets and transmit errors Receive Statistics Identifies receive megabits per second Mbps receive packets per second Rx Packets s total received packets and reception errors About Page The About page displays the current software version information NETGEAR WG311v3 SMART WIZARD xj Settings Networks Statistics About N E T G E A R Selected Adapter NETGEAR WG311v3 802 119 Wireless PCI Adapter Y r Device Regi
21. 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 WG311 v3 Default Wireless Settings If this is a new wireless 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 network and wireless security settings that are already defined v3 0 February 2007 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Your WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter factory default basic settings are e Network Name Service Set Identification SSID Any First available network Note In order for the WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter to communicate with a wireless access point or wireless adapter all devices must be set up to use the same wireless network name SSID e Network Mode Infrastructure or Ad hoc Infrastructure e Data security WEP WPA2 PSK or WPA PSK encryption Disabled Installation The instructions in this chapter explain how to install the WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter to connect to a network with an access point or router Wireless security advanced settings and Computer to Computer Ad Hoc instructions are covered in Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security To install the WG31
22. e Windows networking parameters are all configured correctly See the link to Internet Networking and TCP IP Addressing in Appendix B 3 Restart the cable or DSL modem router access point and computer Viewing the IP address No IP address is assigned to the WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter To view the WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter IP address click the WG311 v3 icon to open the Smart Wizard Then check the IP address in the About page This may occur if you upgraded your WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter software and did not reboot your system Either restart your computer or connect to a different access point It does not usually help to shut down the Smart Wizard or disable enable the card v3 0 February 2007 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Ad Hoc Mode is Not Working Correctly You need to click the Initiate Ad Hoc button before you click Apply Here is how you start an 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 4 Accept the default settings or make your changes and click OK 5 Click Apply Note Be sure all computers in your Ad Hoc network are configured with static IP addresses in the same subnet Windows XP Occasional Connection Problems Windows XP users who apply Windows XP Hotfix SP2 Q815485 from the Windows XP Update Service may not be able to
23. e network or enter the SSID Note You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is configured in the access point c Inthe Security section select WPA2 PSK AES For more information see the link to Wireless Communications in Appendix B 3 Save your settings in a Profile a Click the Save Profile button All the configuration settings are saved in this profile b Click Apply and then click Close to exit the Smart Wizard 2 14 v3 0 February 2007 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Setting up WPA PSK Security Follow the steps below to configure WPA PSK Security 1 Run the WG311 v3 Smart Wizard a Make sure the WG311 v3 software is installed and the WG311 v3 is properly installed in a PCI slot in your computer b Usethe icon to open the Smart Wizard The Settings tab page opens NETGEAR WG311v3 SMART WIZARD Settings Networks Statistics About N E T G E A R Selected Adapter NETGEAR VvG311v3 802 119 Wireless PCI Adapter v r Profiles Profile Delete Profile Network Name SSID T a Security NETGEAR y Disabled Advanced Settings WPA PSK TKIP v C wee e X Computer to computer Ad Hoc Network Type 34 c en Access Point Infrastructure tei NETGEAR 00 14 6C 44 AD F4 Help Find a Netw
24. ghts reserved Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802 11 Specifications Actual data throughput will vary Network conditions and environmental factors including volume of network traffic building materials and construction and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WG311 v3 has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used according to the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which is found by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna v3 0 February 2007 Increase the separation between the equipment
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26. is manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages Note This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest C Tip This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources e Scope This manual is written for the WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter according to these specifications Product Version NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 Manual Publication Date February 2007 v3 0 February 2007 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual For more information about network Internet firewall and VPN technologies see the links to the NETGEAR website in Appendix B Related Documents ENS Note Product updates are available on the NETGEAR Inc website at mE http kbserver netgear com products WG3 11 v3 asp How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes the following e Buttons gt jJand lt for browsing forwards or backwards through the manual one page at a time e A button that displays the table of contents and an button Double click on a link in the table of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is described in the manual A i button to access the full NETGEAR Inc online knowledge base for the product model e Links to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters How to Print this Manual To print t
27. less networks 1 Usethe icon to open the Smart Wizard The Settings tab page opens 2 Click the Networks tab to view the following page 2 2 v3 0 February 2007 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual NETGEAR WG311v3 SMART WIZARD Networks statistics About You can click a column heading to sort T G E A R Selected Adapter NETGEAR WG311v3 802 119 Wireless PCI Adapter x OPONETCEAR 6 G 74 00 14 8C 44 AD F4 Acces 6 G 82 00 0F B5 00 1 A E0 Acces If many networks use p o 94 00 C0 02 45 39 63 Acces t 5 0 78 00 0A 0E 11 22 35 Acces the same channel they 6 G 61 00 0F B5 AC CE E6 Acces can interfere with each f Top 6 B 17 00 07 40 A1 B6 74 Acces ui 7T 6 00 0F B5 D4 C5 82 Acces other gt Scan Completed i r Scan Status The Status bar shows NETGEAR Con apum 00 14 6C 44 AD F4 4Mbps our network connection E ae Internet connection te Endanetwor connect oss Figure 2 2 54Mbps Signal Cee The screen shows the following information for each network scanned Network Name SSID 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 e Channel The channel determines which operating frequency
28. lete Profile Network Name SSID cc Advanced Settings WPA PSK TKIP v a Security c wep Network Type CG AH Create with Passphrase c en Access Point Infrastructure Passphrase 84 bits e D Computer to computer Ad Hoc Enter Key Manually Initiate Ad Hoc Key 1 v 64 bits v Qep NETGEAR mmm cem RUE 00 14 BC 44 AD F4 make ai iib eee Help Find a Network Figure 2 9 STILER E E E E E 2 Configure the Security settings a In the Profile box select the profile or type in a profile name b In the Network Name SSID field select the network or enter the SSID Note You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is configured in the access point c In the Security section select WEP 2 12 v3 0 February 2007 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Select the WEP encryption strength you will use 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 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 meth
29. nnect see Chapter 3 Troubleshooting For problems with software might not be installed and configured properly on your computers See the link to Internet Networking and TCP IP Addressing in Appendix B accessing network resources the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing Setting up a Computer to Computer Ad Hoc Profile The Computer to Computer setting 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 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 the IPX protocol For instructions on setting up static IP addresses on a Windows PC refer to the PC Networking Tutorial included on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 Resource CD Follow the instructions below to create an Ad Hoc mode profile 1 Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard The Settings page opens NETGEAR WG311v3 SMART WIZARD Settings Networks Statistics About N E T G E A R Selected Adapter NETGEAR WG311v3 802 119 Wireless PCI Adapter Y r Profiles Profile E Delete Profile Network Name SSID Security wreR O Ej Disabled Advanced
30. o open the Smart Wizard The Settings page opens NETGEAR WG311v3 SMART WIZARD p li Settings Networks Statistics About N E T G E A R Selected Adapter NETGEAR WG311v3 802 119 Wireless PCI Adapter Y r Profiles Profile X aye Profil Delete Profile Network Name SSID a Security 1 NETGEAR X Disabled Advanced Settings Network Type ce ERE Access Point Infrastructure X Computer to computer Ad Hoc Figure 2 4 2 Enter the network settings a In the Network Type section be sure that Access Point Infrastructure is selected b In the Profile box type the name of the profile c Inthe Network Name SSID field select a network or enter the SSID Note You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly the SSID used by the access point 3 Save your settings in a Profile a Click the Save Profile button All the configuration settings are saved in this profile b Click Apply c Click Close to exit the wizard or Cancel to return to the previous settings 4 Verify wireless connectivity to your network 2 6 v3 0 February 2007 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Use a browser to connect to the Internet or check for file and printer access on your network You can check the status bar in the Smart Wizard for the current connection status Note If you cannot co
31. od 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 wireless devices Save your settings in a Profile a Click the Save Profile button All the configuration settings are saved in this profile b Click Apply c Click Close to exit the configuration utility 2 13 v3 0 February 2007 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Setting up WPA2 PSK Security Follow the steps below to configure WPA2 PSK Security 1 Run the WG311 v3 Smart Wizard a Make sure the WG311 v3 software is installed and the WG311 v3 is properly installed in the PCI slot in your computer b Usethe icon to open the Smart Wizard The Settings tab page opens NETGEAR WG311v3 SMART WIZARD xi Settings Networks Statistics About N E T G E A R Selected Adapter NETGEAR VvG311v3 802 119 Wireless PCI Adapter v r Profiles Profile Delete Profile Network Name SSID T a Security NETGEAR v Disabled Advanced Settings WPA2 PSK AES I wee Cre th Passphrase e X Computer to computer Ad Hoc Network Type c en Access Point Infrastructure tei NETGEAR 00 14 8C 44 AD F4 Help Eind a Network Figure 2 10 2 Configure the Security settings a Inthe Profile box select the profile or type in a profile name b Inthe Network Name SSID field select th
32. ofile Default The Profile named Default automatically scans for any available network You cannot change this profile name Profile If you do not enter a name in the Profile Name box then the name Profile is used to save your settings If you do this more than once then you will be asked if you want to replace the previous settings stored in Profile Adding Profiles You can store multiple profiles and recall the one which matches the network you want to join If you use your computer to connect to different wireless networks you can create a profile for each wireless network Then you can easily load the profile that has all the settings that you need to join the network you are using at the time There are two types of wireless network profiles that you can set up e Access Point Infrastructure Connect to an access point or router with the 802 11 infrastructure mode Computer to Computer Ad Hoc Connect directly to another computer with the 802 11 ad hoc mode For more information on 802 11 wireless network modes see the wireless reference document at http documentation netgear com reference enu wireless index htm 2 5 v3 0 February 2007 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router Follow these instructions to set up the WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter to connect to a wireless access point or router 1 Use the icon t
33. onal Domain United States Driver Version 3 213 Firmware Version 306 51 44 3213 Driver Date August 22 2005 MAC Address D0 OF B5 68 F3 FC IP Address 192 168 1 8 r Smart Wireless Utility Version 3 231 306 Date December 15 2005 NETGEAR us Tl cke 54Mbp Signal 00 14 6C 44 AD F4 2 Ch 6 54Mbps Sign eee Figure 2 14 The following information is displayed in the About page Regional Domain This is the region setting for the wireless adapter The approved channels for the region are automatically scanned Governments regulate the channels used for wireless transmission Operating the wireless adapter in a different region may violate local laws Driver Version The wireless adapter driver version Driver Date The wireless adapter driver release date v3 0 February 2007 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual MAC Address The MAC address of the 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
34. or devices e Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver s e Consult a dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for assistance FCC Caution Any change or modification to the product not expressly approved by Netgear could void the user s authority to operate the device FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements SAR Statement The NETGEAR WG311 v3 has been tested for body worn Specific Absorption Rate SAR compliance The FCC has established detailed SAR requirements and has established that these requirements have been met while installed in host notebook computer RF Exposure Information The radio module has been evaluated under FCC Bulletin OET 65C 01 01 and found to be compliant to the requirements as set forth in CFR 47 Sections 2 1093 and 15 247 b 4 addressing RF Exposure from radio frequency devices This model meets the applicable government requirements for exposure to radio frequency waves The highest SAR level measured for this device was 0 74 W kg Canadian Department of Communications Industry Canada IC Notice This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 and RSS 210 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 et CNR 210 du Canada To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding Equipment or its transmit antenna that is installed outdoors is
35. ork Figure 2 11 2 Configure the Security settings a Inthe Profile box select the profile or type in a profile name b Inthe Network Name SSID field select the network or enter the SSID Note You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is configured in the access point c Inthe Security section select WPA PSK TKIP For more information see the link to Wireless Communications in Appendix B 3 Save your settings in a Profile a Click the Save Profile button All the configuration settings are saved in this profile b Click Apply and then click Close to exit the Smart Wizard 2 15 v3 0 February 2007 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Advanced Settings The Advanced Settings should normally work in their default settings On the Settings tab click the Advanced Settings button to display the dialog box shown below Advanced Settings r Advanced 2 4GHz Preamble Ere Transmit Power 100 b Fragmentation r NO i Threshold 256 2432 2432 RTSICTS a a RR AK FERRAN Museisik eum 2432 2432 Use Default Cancel Figure 2 12 Statistics Page The Statistics page provides real time and historical trend information on the data traffic and performance of your wireless adapter NETGEAR WG311v3 SMART WIZARD _ F Settings Networks Statistics About N E T G E A R Sele
36. ortcut Figure 2 1 4 Click the Wireless Networks tab Then clear the Use Windows to configure my wireless settings check box 2 1 v3 0 February 2007 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain how to use the NETGEAR WG311 v3 Smart Wizard to change the WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter wireless settings When you have installed the software from the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 Resource CD the BE icon appears on your desktop and in the Windows System Tray The Windows System Tray is located on the Windows taskbar You can either double click this icon on the desktop or click it in the System Tray at any time to use the Smart Wizard This software automatically restarts when you reboot your computer The Smart Wizard provides a complete and easy to use set of tools to e View details about wireless networks in your area e Choose the network that you want to use Configure wireless settings for your wireless PCI adapter e Save your wireless network settings in profiles e Remove or reinstall the wireless adapter software The following sections in this chapter explain how to use the Smart Wizard Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area You can use the Networks tab to view all available wireless networks in your area You can also scan to search for wireless networks and refresh the page To view information about wire
37. other wireless networks near your wireless adapter Use the Networks tab to view the channels in use in your area 2 9 v3 0 February 2007 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual 6 Click OK Note The channel number differs depending on the country The connection speed automatically defaults to the highest speed Wireless Security Many networks use wireless security to encrypt wireless data communications If you try to connect to a network with wireless security the Smart Wizard detects it Before you can use that network you must set up the WG311 v3 with exactly the same kind of wireless security settings The main types of wireless security used for home networks are e Wi Fi Protected Access 2 Pre Shared Key WPA2 PSK e Wi Fi Protected Access Pre Shared Key WPA PSK e Wi Fi Protected Access WPA e Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP For more information about wireless security see the wireless reference document at http documentation netgear com reference enu wireless index htm In addition to the wireless security features networks should use LAN network security features such as requiring a user name and password to access the shared resources in the network Using Wireless Security Features You can strengthen the security of your wireless connection by enabling Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP encryption of the wireless data communications Or you can use WPA PSK Wi Fi Protected
38. ows XP or Vista users can set up the wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard recommended or the Windows configuration utilities v3 0 February 2007 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual c NETGEAR Wireless Adapter NETGEAR KSTWIZARD i Both the NETGEAR product and Microsoft Windows XP include software you can use to manage your wireless connections You must choose one or the other NETGEAR Smart Wizard recommended Microsoft Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration refer to the Microsoft documentation for help shai Figure 1 3 e NETGEAR Smart Wizard Reveals more information about each network and makes it easier to troubleshoot network connection problems Windows configuration utilities See the Windows documentation or Using Windows XP and Vista Wireless Configuration Utilities at http documentation netgear com reference enu winzerocfg index htm Click Next to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard You will be prompted to let the wizard help you connect to a network recommended NETGEAR Wireless Adapter NETGEAR Do you want help connecting to a wireless network Yes recommended No wantto configure it myself E Figure 1 4 Click Next to accept v3 0 February 2007 1 5 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual 4 Connect to a wireless network a Select the wireless network from the drop down li
39. s sssssssssss 2 11 Selling up WEP Encryption SS 66000 sse produ i dextra ago tk Lc aa ERR dL S Ran 2 12 etin up NIPAZ POK OCCU eias basata cbdsoc bapdicaa i dadas aS N a d aiia 2 14 Seting up WPA PSK SECHUIDE carnesi pae Frasi e eed e users 2 15 Files jie 1 0 28H IS ausus nett Re E ure ID a ente danda ez E o Re rer 2 16 SE ACIS cioe edt ooa EROR TEATER RENEE FEN TA ENARE NASAS ENE reat 2 16 cnl Me 2 17 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Nou DOS NOD UNO TIPS m m 3 1 Ad Hoe Mode is Not Working COITGOIV 1iiiesadaec ieu secas ados das dbd ndr brer da xd enamide 3 3 Windows XP Occasional Connection Probleme sss ss sssssss ssoisssssssbortsissasnnestossisnnnere 3 3 Appendix A Technical Specifications Appendix B Related Documents viii v3 0 February 2007 About This Manual The NETGEAR NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual describes how to install configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills Conventions Formats and Scope The conventions formats and scope of this manual are described in the following paragraphs e Typographical Conventions This manual uses the following typographical conventions Italics Emphasis books CDs URL names Bold User input e Formats Th
40. s XP 2000 98 and Me Weight 40g LED Link Operating Environment Operating temperature 0 to 55 degrees C 32 to 131 degrees F Encryption WPA2 PSK WPA PSK and 40 bit also called 64 bit and 128 bit WEP data encryption Warranty Limited 1 year warranty A 1 v3 0 February 2007 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual A 2 v3 0 February 2007 Appendix B Related Documents This appendix provides links to reference documents you can use to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product Document Link Windows XP and Vista Wireless Configuration Utilities Internet Networking and TCP IP Addressing Preparing a Computer for Network Access Virtual Private Networking VPN Glossary Wireless Communications http documentation netgear com reference enu winzerocfg index htm http documentation netgear com reference enu tcpip index htm http documentation netgear com reference enu wireless index htm http documentation netgear com reference enu wsdhcp index htm http documentation netgear com reference enu vpn index htm http documentation netgear com reference enu glossary index htm B 1 v3 0 February 2007 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual B 2 v3 0 February 2007
41. s node Color Condition Description Red The wireless PCI adapter has The wireless PCI adapter is not able to link to any other no connection to any other wireless node or the link is lost Check your configuration or wireless node try moving to a location where the wireless signal quality is better Yellow The wireless PCI adapter has The wireless link is weak You may need to move to a better a connection with another spot such as closer to the wireless access point Also look i aJ wireless node for possible interference such as a 2 4 GHz cordless phone or large metal surface Green The wireless PCI adapter has The wireless PCI adapter has established good communication with an access point and the signal quality is strong The Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the WG311 v3 icon to open the Smart Wizard so you can view the status bar The Smart Wizard Settings page opens The status bar is located at the bottom of the Settings page Wireless network Find a Network Figure 1 7 Security Find a Network Channel Throughput Signal strength Mops Signal eee Cancel Connection status The following table describes how to interpret the Smart Wizard status bar v3 0 February 2007 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Understanding the Status Bar Wireless network Identifies which wireless network you have joined Security Locked
42. s security settings cannot connect to an access point The access point is available and there is good signal strength If the access point is WPA PSK protected you need the correct WPA PSK passphrase Otherwise the WG311 v3 will still be connected to the previous access point and you will not be able to change to the WPA PSK access point If the access point is WEP protected either 64 or 128 bit encryption you will be prompted to enter the WEP encryption security information 3 1 v3 0 February 2007 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Table 3 1 Troubleshooting Tips continued Problem Action The Smart Wizard keeps asking me to save settings If you change the settings the Smart Wizard offers you the chance to save the changes To avoid this prompt simply click Apply before you close the Smart Wizard Two WG311 v3 icons are in the system tray You have an older software version installed on your system and it needs to be removed See Removing the WG311 v3 Software in Chapter 1 or Upgrading the WG311 v3 Software in Chapter 1 can connect to the access point but not the other computers on the network or to the Internet This could be a physical layer problem or a network configuration problem 1 Check to make sure that the access point is physically connected to the Ethernet network 2 Make sure that the IP addresses and th
43. st and the wizard records your choice NETGEAR Wireless Adapter x NETGEAR RET WIZARD Connecting to your wireless network Available wireless networks are listed 1 Selecting Network below Select a wireless network from the list and click Next Network Name SSID signal GEARG14 97 DG834 V3 Testl 93 90 Hidden imp 83 Y Note If you do not see your network J name please make sure your _ wireless router is powered on toes Figure 1 5 Note Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name SSID These networks are in the drop down list but the Network Name SSID is blank If the network uses security then the Smart Wizard detects it b Follow the Wizard steps for Security if used and for saving a Profile c After you have reviewed the settings click Finish The WG311 v3 icon appears in the system tray and on the desktop The wizard initiates your wireless connection It could take up to a minute for your wireless connection to be established 1 6 v3 0 February 2007 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual The Smart Wizard Settings page opens Settings p Profiles E NETGEAR WG311v3 SMART WIZARD Networks N E T G E A R Selected Adapter NETGEAR WWG311v3 802 119 Wireless PCI Adapter Statistics About Profile v Sai Delete Profile Network Name SSID Ar a Security NETGEAR Disabled Advan
44. v3 User Manual c This will cause a continuous ping to be sent to the device with the 192 168 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 6 1 bytes 32 time 4ims TTL 127 Reply from 192 168 8 1 bytes 32 time 3 ms TTL 127 Figure 2 7 At this point the connection is established ___ Note If you cannot connect see Removing the WG311 v3 Software in Chapter 1 Also for problems with accessing network resources the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on your computers Please see the link to Internet Networking and TCP IP Addressing in Appendix B Starting a Computer to Computer Ad Hoc Network Connection 1 On the Settings tab page of the Smart Wizard select or type 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 opens Ad Hoc Setting Start Ad Hoc PEETER v Channel Automatic Cancel Figure 2 8 4 Inthe Start Ad Hoc field choose the wireless standard 802 11a 802 11b or 802 11g for your Ad Hoc computer to computer network 5 In the Channel field Automatic should work If you notice interference problems with another nearby wireless device select a channel that is not being used by any
45. will be used e Security Identifies whether the wireless network uses security settings such as WEP WPA2 PSK or WPA PSK e Signal Identifies the signal strength of the communications MAC Address Identifies the hardware address MAC Address of the wireless device broadcasting this information e Mode Identifies the type of wireless network Access Point Infrastructure or Computer to Computer Ad Hoc The buttons located at the bottom of the Networks tab are e Help Display online help Find a Network Find and connect to a network See Finding a Network on page 2 4 e Connect Connect to the network that you selected Scan Check for wireless networks Clicking Scan refreshes the page e Close Close the window of the Wizard v3 0 February 2007 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Finding a Network During the WG311 v3 software installation the Smart Wizard lists the available networks After installation you can use the Find a Network button on the Network tab at any time to view the available networks and select the one that you want to use Note Make sure that you know the security setting network and security settings s for the network that you want to use For example if WEP is used then you need to know the WEP key If you use secure networks frequently set up profiles for each network with the wireless To find a network

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