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1. 2 Configure my WAG311 with the security settings of the wireless network 3 Use Windows security features ak 1 Identify the 1 A wireless network a a See p ka eln 2 ESRD EC WIIN INE iale he enon onde ae driers operating range of the wireless P and network For guidelines about f a the range of 802 11b g a neice wireless wireless networks please see A Ing ma 9y securit ie ppendix B Wireless id OCORA Linas ANG Rage Networking Basics for a general settings Guidelines on page 2 2 isapa 9 2 Set up the i NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 with the settings from step 1 Protect my 1 Assure thatthe 1 A wireless network with To learn about wireless wireless wireless authentication and WEP networking security see connection from network has encryption enabled Authentication and WEP Data o ee baal 2 Wireless networking SOO One Bs information enabled equipment pal aa WEP To use WEP security features theft encryption such as the please see Enabling Wireless WAG311 and all NETGEAR wireless networking products 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 Security Features on page 3 8 and configure your WAG311 accordingly
2. Introduction Installation Guide for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 Table 1 1 If Want To What Do I Do Connect to the 4 Internet over my wireless network Activate my wireless link and verify my network connection 2 Open an Internet browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator A Road Map for How to Get There From Here What s Needed 1 An active Internet connection like those from cable or DSL service providers 2 A wireless network connected to the cable or DSL Internet service through a cable DSL router as illustrated in Connect to an Access Point in Infrastructure Mode on page 3 3 3 TCP IP Internet networking software installed and configured on my PC according to the requirements of the Internet service provider 4 A browser like Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator How Do I To configure your WAG311 in Infrastructure Mode see Basic Setup on page 2 1 and locate the section for your version of Windows For assistance with configuring the TCP IP Internet software on a PC see Preparing Your Computers for TCP IP Networking on page C 1 or refer to the PC Networking Tutorial on the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 Resource CD SW 10015 01 and the Help information provided in the Windows system you are using Introduction 1 5 Installation Guide for the NETGE
3. Open System Authentication Steps 1 Authentication request sent to AP ss Access Point AP ae 2 AP authenticates o TE A SSD Z 3 Client connects to network Eaa oA Client attempting to connect Servers PC s Figure B 1 Open system authentication Shared Key Authentication The following steps occur when two devices use Shared 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 Inst
4. Restart the PC Repeat these steps for each PC with this version of Windows on your network Bindings Advanced Newlos DNS Configuration Gateway WINS Configuration IP Address TCP IP Properties 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 iP Address Cancel Selecting the Internet Access Method 1 On the Windows taskbar click the Start button point to Settings and then click Control Panel Double click the Internet Options icon 3 Select I want to set up my Internet connection manually or I want to connect through a Local Area Network and click Next 4 Select I want to connect through a Local Area Network and click Next Din Proceed to the end of the Wizard Verifying TCP IP Properties Uncheck all boxes in the LAN Internet Configuration screen and click Next 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 Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 2 Type winipcfg and then click OK The IP Configuration window opens which lists among
5. Installation Guide for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 NETGEAR NETGEAR Inc 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara CA 95054 USA M 10148 01 Version v1 0 July 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 This manual is written for the WAG311 Wireless PCI Adapter according to these specifications Manual Specifications Product Version NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 Manual Part Number M 10148 01 Manual Publication Date July 2003 Note Product updates are available on the NETGEAR Inc web site at ttp www netgear com support main asp Documentation updates are available on the NETGEAR Inc Web site at http vww netgear com docs 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
6. 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 Color Condition Description Red 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 has a connection with communication with an access point and the signal another wireless node quality is strong Basic Setup 2 13 Installation Guide for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 Basic Troubleshooting Tips Note As of the date of publication of this manual the Windows XP HotFix Q815485 can prevent wireless adapters from connecting to the Internet and prevent wireless adapters from rel
7. configuration utilities You may prefer to use the Netgear Smart Wireless Configuration utility To do so click the Advanced tab uncheck the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings checkbox and follow the configuration procedures in the online help for the Netgear Smart Wireless Configuration utility or see Chapter 3 Configuration for complete instructions 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 then click Connect Available wireless networks i NETGEAR N 4 Lisa_MR614 missdecember 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 rN If you are haying 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
8. 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 Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 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 Networks N E T G E A R Selected Adapter NETGEAR WAG311 802 11a g Wireless PCI Adapter Transmit Receive Performance Transmit Statistics Tx Mbps 8 66 Tx Packets s 853 Total Tx Packets 10494 Tx Error MA Receive Statistics Rx Mbps Rx Packets s Total Rx Packets Transmit C Receive Total TxRx Rx Error Signal E E E EEEE Figure 3 6 Statistics tab page 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 Transmit Statistics Identifies Transmit megabits per second Mbps transmit packets per second Tx Packets s total transmitted packets and tra
9. 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 WAG311 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 2 2 Basic Setup Installation Guide for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 WAG311 Default Wireless Configuration 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 configuration and security parameters already defined Your NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 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 WAG311 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 Mo
10. 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 Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 d Select Client for Microsoft Networks and then click OK If you need to add File and Print Sharing for Microsoft Networks a Click the Add button b Select Client and then click Add c Select Microsoft d Select File and Print Sharing for Microsoft Networks and then click OK 3 Restart your PC for the changes to take effect Enabling DHCP to Automatically Configure TCP IP Settings After the TCP IP protocol components 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 Gh 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
11. Painter Sharing for Micrcsofl Netwerks Ox o omponents checked are used by g this connection e Client for Microsoft Networks and i Install Uninstall Fropeties e Internet Protocol TCP IP R A f Transmision Control P otocol Internet Protocol The defaul Click OK i wide area network 2rotoccl that provides communication f ecross dvere intercornected networks M Show iconin taskbar when connected General You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports With Internet Protocol TCP IP selected this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for S the appropriate IP settings click on Properties to open the Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties dialogue a aM alacant C Use the following IP address box Verify that eh ar r aadress Obtain an IP address Subnet mash automatically is selected UER aa s Obtain DNS server address Obtain DNS server address automatically automatically is selected mC Use the follawing DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server Click OK to return to Local Area Altemate DNS server J Connection Properties Click OK again to Advanced complete the configuration process Pee OK C Restart the PC Repeat these steps for each E acl PC with this version of Windows on your network C 10 Preparing Your PCs for Network Access Installat
12. TCP IP Properties 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 Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address l Obtain DNS server address automatically Use the following DNS server addresses 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 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 Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 Local Area Connection Properties d 2 General Zornect using The Local Area Connection Properties BY NETGEAR MA101 USB Adapter dialog box appears Verify that you have the correct Ethernet card selected in the Connect using box and that the following Somponents chec lt ed are used by tris conrecton two items are displayed and selected in the M amp Cient for Microsott Networks b f C hecked db Of File and
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14. 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 Data Encryption on page B 2 In addition to the WAG311 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 Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 3 8 Configuration Installation Guide for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 Before You Change the SSID and WEP Settings Take the following steps For a new wireless network print or copy this form and fill in the configuration parameters For an existing wireless network the person who set up or is responsible for the network will be able to provide this information e Network Name SSID The Network Name identifies the wireless local area network Any is the default for the WAG311 You may customize it by using up to 32 alphanumeric characters Write your customized SSID on the line below Note The SSID in the wireless PCI adapter is what you the wireless network uses All wireless nodes in the same network must be configured with the same SSID 802 11a SSID 802 11b g SSID e Authentication The two bands
15. and 6 Mbps The 802 11 standard is also called Wireless Ethernet or Wi Fi by the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance WECA see hittp www wi fi net an industry 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 Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 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 T
16. can use different authentication settings Shared Key is more security 802 11a SSID circle one Open System or Shared Key 802 11b g SSID circle one Open System or Shared Key Note If you select shared key the other devices in the network will not connect unless they are set to Shared Key as well e WEP Encryption 802 11a and 802 11b g differ in their use of WEP encryption keys See Security Configuration on page 2 21 for a description of these differences 802 11a WEP Encryption Keys Key 1 Circle Key Size 64 or 128 or 152 bits Key 2 Circle Key Size 64 or 128 or 152 bits Key 3 Circle Key Size 64 or 128 or 152 bits Key 4 Circle Key Size 64 or 128 or 152 bits 802 11b g WEP Encryption Keys For all four 802 11bg keys choose the Key Size Circle one 64 or 128 bits Key 1 Key 2 oo Key 3 Key 4 Configuration 3 9 Installation Guide for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 How to Configure WEP Encryption Security Following the steps below to configure WEP Encryption Security 1 Run the WAG311 Configuration Utility a Open the configuration utility by clicking on the WAG311 icon in the Windows system tray NETGEAR Smart Wireless Settings Networks Statistics About N E T G E A R Selected Adapter NETGEAR waG311 802 11a g Wireless PCI Adapter al Profiles Default x Save Profile r Network Name SSID Tf B Security Advanced S
17. encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e 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 Wideband da
18. for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 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 Settings Networks Statistics About N E T G E A R Selected Adapter NETGEAR WAG311 802 11a g Wireless PCI Adapter Mi 00 09 5B 4D E6 B0 Access Point 00 09 5B 4D EC 32 Access Point 00 09 5B 2F 17 F4 Access Point 00 30 ee 14 64 37 Access Point PP WwG602 ST1 00 09 58 40 7B EC Access Point PwGs02 ST3 00 09 5B 67 6B 8C Access Point OP wpa 00 30 B4 01 1B 7B Access Point Scan Status Scan Completed Signal Connect Scan T Figure 3 1 Networks tab page The Networks page displays the following fields 3 2 Configuration Installation Guide for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 e Wireless Network Name SSID Wireless Network
19. other things your IP address subnet mask and default gateway 3 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 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 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 Conne
20. 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 All rights reserved Full Manual Certificate of the Manufacturer Importer It is hereby certified that the Model WAG311 Wireless PCI Adapter has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the BMPT AmtsbIVfg 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 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 wit
21. 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 2 Glossary Installation Guide for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 Ranges of addresses are assigned by Internic an organization formed for this purpose IPX Short for Internetwork Packet Exchange a networking protocol used by the Novell NetWare operating systems 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 u
22. 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 Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 Resource CD SW 10015 01 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 Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 C ax mm 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 192 168 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 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 14 Also if you have problems accessing network resources the Windows Client and File and Prin
23. 1 wireless protocols Note that if the wireless network you are communicating with uses the 802 11a Turbo mode you must include that in your selection 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 Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 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 Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 Antennae 4 5 dbi external antenna with magnetic base Radio Data Rate Auto Rate Sensing 1 2 5 5 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 54 amp 108 Mbps turbo mode turbo mode for 802 11a is available only for models shipped in the United States but 802 11g turbo mode in a future driver update is available in all locations Frequency 802 11b g2 4GHz to 2 5GHz CCK and OFDM Modulation 802 11a 5 15 5 25 GHz lower band 5 25 5 35 GHz middle band 5 725 5 825 GHz hi band Emissions FC
24. AR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 Table 1 1 Exchange files between a wirelessly connected notebook computer and other computers ina my combined wireless and wired network If Want To What Do Do Use the Windows Network Neighborhood feature to browse for computers in the combined wireless and wired network Browse the hard drive of the target computer in the network in order to locate the directory or files you want to work with Use the Windows Explorer copy and paste functions to exchange files between the computers 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 or for sharing particular files must be provided when Windows prompts for such information If so called Windows peer Workgroup networking is being used the drive file system directory or file need to be enabled for sharing How Do I For assistance with Wind
25. Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 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 later 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 Insta
26. C CE Bus interface PCI Provided drivers Microsoft Windows 98 2000 Me XP Weight 283 g 9 6 oz including antenna LED Power Activity Operating Environment Operating temperature 0 to 55 degrees C 32 to 131 degrees F Encryption 40 bit also called 64 bit 128 bit and 152 bit WEP data encryption Technical Specifications Installation Guide for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 A 2 Technical Specifications Appendix B Wireless Networking Basics This chapter provides an overview of Wireless networking Wireless Networking Overview The WAG311 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 WAG311 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 5 GHz The maximum data rate for the 802 11b 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 11 g auto rate sensing rates are 1 2 5 5 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 and 54 Mbps Likewise the 802 11a wireless link offers a maximum data rate of 54 Mbps but will automatically back down to rates 48 36 24 18 12 9
27. EAR seme Everybody s connecting NETGEAR WAG311 802 11a g Wireless PCI Adapter Device Regional Domain United States Driver Version 23110 Driver Date March 17 2003 MAC Address 00 D0 59 E1 03 C4 IP Address 169 254 222 32 Smart Wireless Utility Version 41853 May 30 2003 Signal 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 Driver Version The wireless adapter driver version Driver Date The wireless adapter driver release date Basic Setup 2 15 Installation Guide for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 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
28. 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 e Channel The channel determines which operating frequency will be used e Security Identifies if the wireless network requires WEP security settings e Signal Identifies the signal strength of the communications e 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 To connect to a network 1 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 y NS The highlighted SSID is the one currently connected Connect to an Access Point in Infrastructure Mode This section provides instructions for configuring the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 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 WAG311 Configuration Utility a Open the configuration utility by clicking
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30. 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 SO A oe NN The station can now communicate with the Ethernet network through the access point An access point must authenticate a station before 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 Wireless Networking Basics B 3 Installation Guide for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 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
31. allation Guide for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 Shared Key Authentication Steps 1 Authentication W ________ Access Point request sent to AP lt lt 2 AP sends challenge text Sy DP Cable or DLS modem Client 3 Client encrypts attempting challenge text and gt ae to connect sends it back to AP 4 AP decrypts and if correct lt authenticates client 5 Client connects to network gt Figure B 2 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 device decrypts the data using the same WEP Key For authentication purposes the 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 device decrypts the data using the same WEP Key For authentication purposes the wireless network uses Shared Key Authentic
32. asic wireless connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network WLAN Advanced wireless network configuration is covered in Chapter 3 Configuration in this manual i Note Indoors computers can easily connect to 802 11 wireless networks at distances of 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 Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 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 PCI adapter and connect Verify System Requirements Before installing the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 please make sure that these minimum requirements have been met Pentium II 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 WAG311 driver software Basic Setup 2 1 Installati
33. ation 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 Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 Key Size The IEEE 802 11 standard supports two types of WEP encryption 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 In NETGEAR s 802 11a solutions there are three shared key methods implemented the standards based 40 bit and 128 bit WEP data encryption and an ex
34. broadcast over the wireless link is fully exposed IP Address The IP address assigned to this adapter e Configuration Utility Software The version and release date of this utility 2 16 Basic Setup Chapter 3 Configuration This section describes how to configure your NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 for wireless connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network WLAN and use the data security encryption features gar Note The instructions in this section refer to the NETGEAR WAG311 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 network settings check box Understanding the Configuration Options The WAG311 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 WAG311 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
35. 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 Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 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 14 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 in Ad Hoc Mode The computer to computer setting of the WAG311 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 net
36. ce The WAG311 Wireless PCI Adapter provides reliable standards based 802 11a b g Wireless Local Area Network WLAN connectivity that is protected with industry standard security The WAG311 works with Windows 98 Me 2000 and XP operating systems Note As of the date of publication of this manual the WPA implementation among various companies products is still evolving Check the Netgear Web site at www netgear com docs for the latest information on WPA support in your WAG311 Also product updates are available on the NETGEAR web site at www netgear com support main asp 802 11a and 802 11b g Wireless Networking The WAG311 Wireless PCI Adapter provides continuous high speed up to 108 Mbps in certain countries access between your wireless devices e 802 11a Standards based wireless networking at up to 108 Mbps in certain countries Introduction 1 1 Installation Guide for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 802 11g Standards based wireless networking at up to 108 Mbps in certain countries 802 11b Standards based wireless networking at up to 11 Mbps 64 bit 128 bit and 152 bit WEP encryption security WEP keys can be generated manually or by passphrase 64 bit and 128 bit only Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products The WAG311 Wireless PCI Adapter provides the following features Reliable IEEE 802 11b standards based wireless technology Supports roaming between access points wh
37. 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 Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 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 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 Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 6 Glossar
38. ctions windows 8 Then restart your PC C 6 Preparing Your PCs for Network Access Installation Guide for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 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 the 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 4 Network Troubleshooter The Connections List that shows all the Other Places network connections set up on the PC Be Control Pane 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 Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 Local Area Connection 3 Status Aca General Support Now you should be at the Local Area Connection Network Connection Status w
39. d Key AURENICAON csiarsrutinneicioserrerinsititeoi rikiai enerne eenia BA Oveniew of WEP Parameters Piscean Your Computers for TCP IP Networking PEETS Configuring Windows 98 and Me for TCP IP NANOS P AEAT A Install or Verify Windows Networkin Eiaa on to omat DHCP Con eens of TCP IP in Windows XP of 2000 cccccccsccsseessteeeseeeseee O DHCP Configuration of TCP IP in Windows XP DHCP Configuration of TCP IP in Windows 2000 viii Contents Verifying TCP IP Properties for Windows XP or 2000 cceeceeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeees C 11 Glossary List of Glossary Terms Index Contents Contents Installation Guide for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter introduces the features package contents and appearance of the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 About the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 The NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 gives you flexibility to install the PC in the most convenient location available The WAG311 frees you from traditional Ethernet wiring that is limited by cabling requirements Its auto sensing capability allows high packet transfer up to 54 Mbps up to 108 Mbps in 802 11a Turbo Mode for maximum throughput or dynamic range shifting to lower speeds due to distance or operating limitations in an environment with a lot of electromagnetic interferen
40. de Infrastructure or Ad Hoc Infrastructure e Data security WEP encryption Disabled The section below provides instructions for setting up the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 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 Note As of the date of publication of this manual the WPA implementation among various companies products is still evolving Check the Netgear Web site at www netgear com docs for the latest information on WPA support in your WAG311 Also product updates are available on the NETGEAR web site at www netgear com support main asp Basic Setup 2 3 Installation Guide for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 For Windows XP Users Installing a WAG311 Use the procedure below that corresponds to the version of Windows you are using First Install the WAG311 software install Driver amp Utility Quick Installation Guide a Power on your computer let the f ER operating system boot up completely a instali Adobe Acrobat and log in as needed Vint wr netgear com b Insert the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 Resource EVIL OG CD SW 10015 01 into your CD ROM WAG311 Resource CD Main Page drive The CD main page shown at the right will load Note If this page does not automatically ap
41. 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 Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 4 Wireless Network Connection Properties AE Verify the following settings as shown General Wireless Networks Authentication Advanced e Client for Microsoft Network exists Connect using E NETGEAR WG311 802 119 Wireless PCI Adapter e Ethernet adapter is present TCP IP is present This connection uses the following items P 2 Sei Primary Network Logon 1s set to M J File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks amp QoS Packet Scheduler Internet Protocol TCP IP Windows logon a Click on the Properties button The following TCP IP Properties window will Description x Allows your computer to access resources on a Microsoft display network Show icon in notification area when connected C 4 Preparing Your PCs for Network Access Installation Guide for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 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
42. en configured in Infrastructure mode 54 Mbps high speed data transfer 108 Mbps in certain countries 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 operate at lower transfer rates High level of data encryption using up to 152 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 con figured to communicate with the WAG311 Wireless PCI Adapter e WG602 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WGR614 54 Mbps Cable DSL Wireless Router WGS511 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card MA111 802 11b Wireless USB Adapter ME103 802 11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point MA311 802 11b Wireless PCI Adapter MR814 802 11b Wireless Cable DSL Router MAS521 802 11b Wireless PC Card WG311 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter FWAG114 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless VPN Firewall Router 1 2 Introduction Installation Guide for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 What s in the Box The product package should contain the following items e NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 e Antenna base Installation Guide for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 e NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 Resource CD SW 10015 01 inc
43. er WAG311 f Mount the antenna in the stand Connect the antenna to the adapter and position the antenna to the up position Reconnect the power cord and reboot the computer g Close the PC attach the power cord and follow the instructions below for your version of Windows to proceed with installing the software h After a short delay the Found New Hardware Wizard displays Click Next and follow the prompts to proceed Note Click Yes if you are prompted with a Windows 2000 Digital Signature Not Found warning message i After the installation completes click Finish to close the wizard You should see the WAG311 system tray icon on the lower right portion of the Windows task bar E lt E li Mount the antenna in the stand Note The antenna base is magnetic Please be careful to place this base in a location away from floppy disks computer disk drives and other devices adversely affected by magnetism Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for NETGEAR WAG311 802 11a g Wireless PCI Adapter If your hardware came with an installation CD S 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 WAG311 System T
44. ettings Create Network Type es 4 bits g Ka Access Point Infrastructure ay C e Computer to computer Ad Hoc era e fesos Apply i Cancel ite Close i 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 Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 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 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
45. h RF exposure limits 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 Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 Tested to Comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE FCC ID PY3WAG311 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the 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 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 is
46. here 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 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 The ESSID is usually broadcast in the air from an access point The wireless station sometimes can be configured with the ESSID ANY This means the wireless station will try to associate wi
47. hese is divided into 52 sub carriers and each carrier is approximately 300 KHz wide Independent Clear Channels MHz MHz MHz Miz Miz There are eight independent clor channels in the laser 200 MHz of the 5 GHz spearum Subchannels 52 carriers per channel NYY VV VV AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALAAAAAAAM 20 MHz single channel detail Each channel is subdivided into 2 subchannel atch about 300 KHz wide 5 150 518 5200 5220 5240 5260 528 5300 5320 5350 MHz MHz MHz MHz Miz Figure B 3 IEEE 802 11a Channel Allocations The WAG311 user can use thirteen channels in non turbo mode Table B 4 802 11a Turbo Mode Off Radio Frequency Channels Turbo Mode OFF Wireless Networking Basics B 9 Installation Guide for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 Channel Frequency 36 40 44 48 52 56 60 64 149 5 745 GHz 153 5 765 GHz 157 5 785 GHz 161 5 805 GHz 165 5 825 GHz The WAG311 user can use five channels in turbo mode Turbo Mode ON Channel Frequency 42 5 21 GHz 50 5 25 GHz 58 5 29 GHz 152 5 76 GHz 160 5 8 GHz The available channels supported by the wireless products in various countries are different B 10 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 Dual
48. ication for wireless networking at 54 Mbps using direct sequence spread spectrum DSSS technology and operating in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2 4GHz 802 11g 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 Glossary 1 Installation Guide for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 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 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 doma
49. in 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 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
50. indow This Status Connected box displays the connection status Dwatiore web i a Mit Speed 11 0 Mbps duration speed and activity statistics S Faull Administrator logon access rights are Activity needed to use this window i neon z Packets 3 966 e Click the Properties button to view details about the connection 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 d Select Internet Protocol and click vi an and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks r QoS Packet Scheduler Properties to view the configuration Z F 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 Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 Verify that Obtain an IP address automatically radio button is selected and that the Obtain DNS server address automatically radio button is selected e Click the OK button This completes the DHCP configuration in Windows XP Repeat these steps for each PC with this version of Windows on your network Internet Protocol
51. ion Guide for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 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 cmd 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 Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 C 12 Preparing Your PCs for Network Access 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 11a IEEE specification for wireless networking at 54 Mbps operating in unlicensed radio bands over SGHz 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 11g A soon to be ratified IEEE specif
52. ll 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 Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 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 v r 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 WAG311 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
53. luding Configuration Utility Software Reference Manual e Warranty card 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 Here The introduction and adoption of any new technology can be a difficult process Wireless 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 Introduction 1 3 Installation Guide for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 Table 1 1 If Want To Connect to a A Road Map for How to Get There From Here What Do I Do What s Needed How Do I
54. ly 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 802 11a Legal Power Output and Wireless Channels IEEE 802 1 1a utilizes 300 MHz of bandwidth in the 5 GHz Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure U NII band Though the lower 200 MHz is physically contiguous the FCC has divided the total 300 MHz into three distinct domains each with a different legal maximum power output Below is a table of summary for different regulatory domains B 8 Wireless Networking Basics Installation Guide for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 Table B 3 802 11a Radio Frequency Channels U NII Band Low Middle High Frequency GHz 5 15 5 25 5 25 5 35 5 725 5 825 Max Power Output 50 mW for US 250 mW for US 1 W for US and Australia 200 mW for 200 mW for Europe and Australia 4 W for Canada Canada Europe and Australia 1 W for Canada 25 mW for Europe Note Please check your local Authority for updated information on the available frequency and maximum power output IEEE 802 11a uses Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing OFDM a new encoding scheme that offers certain benefits over a spread spectrum in channel availability and data rate The 802 11a uses OFDM to define a total of 8 non overlapping 200 MHz channels across the 2 lower bands each of t
55. network must have the same WEP settings 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 The wireless frequencies used by 802 11a and 802 11b g networks are different These channel frequency options are discussed below 802 11b g Wireless Channels IEEE 802 11b 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 and channel 2 in the same general vicinity will inte
56. ng Wireless Security Features on page 3 8 Basic Setup 2 11 Installation Guide for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 Verify wireless connectivity to your network a Verify that your connection information matches your wireless network NETGEAR Smart Wireless Settings Settings networts Statistics About s Note You can use the Networks N E T G E A R Selected Adapter NETGEAR WAG311 802 1 1a g Wireless PCI Adapter v tab to verify the availability of Network Name SSID channel Security Signal MAC Address Mode ja wireless networks and their SSIDs Pinglan 1 B WEP 69 00 09 5B 4D E6 B0 Access Point FP nglan 18 82 00 09 5B 4D EC 32 Access Point FP nglan 44 A 00 09 5B 2F 17 F4 Access Point PFS 36 4 00 30 AB 1A 6A 37 Access Pont For more information see ele SS ee cee Understanding the Configuration ywwe802 ST1 00 09 5B 40 7B EC Access Point PY vycs602 ST3 00 09 5B 67 6B 8C Access Point Options on page 3 1 wpa 00 30 54 01 1B 7B Access Point p Scan Status Scan Completed b Verify connectivity to the Internet or network resources Note If you are unable to connect see Basic Troubleshooting Tips on page 2 14 2 12 Basic Setup Installation Guide for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 WAG311 Wireless Connection Indicators The NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 SysTray icon which is on the System
57. nsmit errors e Receive Statistics Identifies Receive megabits per second Mbps receive packets per second Rx Packets s total received packets and received errors 3 12 Configuration Installation Guide for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 Advanced Settings Page Generally 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 Off V 108Mb 802 114 SGHz 2 4GHz IV 54Mb 802 118 SGHz Auto Y Preamble M 54Mb 802 114 2 4GHz Transmit Power 1100 x I 11Mb 802 11b 2 4GHz Fragmanohon set ts ccs ree rete Threshold 256 RTSICTS 1 i i i i i i i Threshold 256 Use Default i H Cancel Figure 3 7 Advanced Settings page Power Saving Select On if you are using a notebook computer running on battery power e Preamble 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 Wireless Mode Select the wireless protocols you will use Depending on your wireless adapter you can choose some or all of the available 802 1
58. oading a working configuration after a restart of the computer To see if HotFix Q815485 is installed look in Add Remove Programs from the Windows Control Panel If installed remove it Future updates to the Windows XP operating systems may correct this problem 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 but I cannot problem or a Make sure that the IP addresses and the Windows connect to other network 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 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 Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 Resource CD SW 10015 01 2 14 Basic Setup Installation Guide for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 About Page The About page displays important information about the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 NETGEAR Smart Wireless Settings Settings Networks Statistics NETG
59. ol 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 Protocol 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
60. on Guide for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 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 Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 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 walls 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 Note The 802 1 1a standard operates at a higher frequency and should be less susceptible to interference with cordless phones This higher 802 11a frequency may not offer as much range of coverage as the lower frequency 802 1 1b g in a indoor environment with lots of obstructions Two Basic Operating Modes The WAG311 Wireless PCI Adapter like all 802 11a b g adapters can operate in the following two basic modes 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
61. on the WAG311 icon in the Windows system tray Configuration 3 3 Installation Guide for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 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 WAG311 802 11a g Wireless PCI Adapter Profiles Defaut Save Profile gt Network Name SSID E Security Any First available network J7 Use WEP Encryption Advanced Settings Create with Passphrase Network Type Passthrase G eee Access Point Infrastructure c 1 Enter Key Manual r e Computer to computer Ad Hoc Keyi z p a _ Advanced Security Security 54 Mbps Signal 5 r Apply Cancel Close Figure 3 2 Settings tab page 2 Configure the wireless Network settings a Inthe 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
62. oubleshooting Tips on page 2 14 Basic Setup 2 7 Installation Guide for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 For Windows 2000 amp 98 Me Users Installing a WAG311 Install the WAG311 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 NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 Resource CD SW 10015 01 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 and click Finish when done to restart your computer WAG311 Resource CD Main Page 2 8 Basic Setup Installation Guide for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 Install the WAG311 Wireless PCI Adapter and Antenna a Prepare suitable clothing and work space with adequate room which is free of sources of static electricity b Power off your computer and disconnect the power cord c Open the case of your PC d Identify an available PCI slot e Insert the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 into your PC NY Install the WAG311 Note Be sure the WAG311 Wireless PCI Adapter is fully seated in the PCI slot Basic Setup 2 9 Installation Guide for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapt
63. ows 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 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 Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 Resource CD SW 10015 01 and the Help information provided in the Windows system you are using Introduction Table 1 1 Use printers in a combined wireless and wired network If Want To What Do Do Installation Guide for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 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 toa 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 Windo
64. pear c Click the Install Driver amp Utility link browse the root of the CD and double click on autorun exe to display this page d Follow the InstallShield Wizard steps and click Finish when done to restart your computer Install the WAG311 Wireless PCI Adapter and Antenna N Note If a Windows XP Certification warning appears click Continue Anyway to proceed a Prepare suitable clothing and work space WA with adequate room which is free of sources of static electricity Install the WAG311 b Power off your computer and disconnect Note Be sure the WAG311 Wireless PCI Adapter is the power cord fully seated in the PCI slot c Open the case of your PC d Identify an available PCI slot e Insert the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 into your PC 2 4 Basic Setup Installation Guide for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 f Mount the antenna in the stand Connect the antenna to the adapter and position the antenna to the up position Reconnect the power cord and reboot the computer g Close the PC attach the power cord and follow the instructions below for your version of Windows to proceed with installing the software h The Found New Hardware Wizard displays Click Next and follow the prompts to proceed Click Continue Anyway if you are prompted with a Windows XP Logo testing message i After the in
65. ray Icon Basic Setup Installation Guide for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 Configure your WAG311 a Open the WAG311 Smart Wireless Settings Utility by clicking on the icon in Click here to open the configuration utility the Windows system tray The utility opens to the Settings page WAG311 system tray icon b Change the Network Name SSID to NETGEAR Smart aa Settings SHD Networks Statistics About match your network N E T G E A R Selected Adapter NETGEAR wacat1 802 11a g Wireless PCI Adapter v Profiles Tip As an alternative to typing in the Peta z Network Name SSID p fg Security SSID you can use the Network tab to CE 5 4 uss wyenereyeten view the available wireless networks SE ee Double click on the desired network a enn E c Computer to computer Ad Hoc l zj c Click the Apply button to activate the connection a WAG311 Configuration Utility d Enter a name for your profile and click the Save Profile button to store the Note The NETGEAR default settings are Infrastructure mode with Any for the wireless Current SEHE network name SSID and WEP disabled 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 Enabli
66. rfere 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 Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 The radio frequency channels used in 802 11b g networks are listed in Table B 2 Table B 2 802 11b 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 2467 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 For example Channels 1 to 11 are supported in the U S and Canada and Channels 1 to 13 are supported in Europe and Australia 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 on
67. sers 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 Network Interface Card An adapter in a computer which provides connectivity to a network Glossary 3 Installation Guide for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 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 Protoc
68. set up your WAG311 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 Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 Verify wireless connectivity to your network a Open the WAG311 utility by clicking on the icon in the Windows system tray NETGEAR Smart Wireless Settings z Note When the Windows XP wireless N E T G E A R Selected Adapter NETGEAR WAG311 802 11a g Wireless PCI Adapter v configuration utility is enabled the Transmit Receive Performance Transmit Statistics a A default only these two tab pages TxPacketsis 853 appear Total Tx Packets 10494 Tx Error N A SaaS To enable the full Netgeart configuration Rx Mbps utility open the network connections bade ak from the system tray icon click the CE Properties button click the Wireless ______ Networks tab and then clear the Use eed VVindows to configure my wireless network settings check box For instructions on how to use the full NETGEAR utility see Understanding the Configuration Options on page 3 1 Transmit C Receive Total TxiRx Rx Error 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 Tr
69. stallation completes click Finish to close the wizard You should see the WAG311 system tray icon on the lower right portion of the Windows task bar j Windows XP will display a Wireless Network Connection message Se it Mount the antenna in the stand Note The antenna base is magnetic Please be careful to place this base in a location away from floppy disks computer disk drives and other devices adversely affected by magnetism Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for NETGEAR WAG311 802 11a g Wireless PCI Adapter If your hardware came with an installation CD lt 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 WAG311 System Tray Icon i Wireless Network Connection6 One or more wireless networks are available To see a list of available networks click here Windows XP Network Connection Alert Basic Setup 2 5 Installation Guide for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 Configure your WAG311 a Right click on the network icon in the Windows XP system tray to open the network options menu Note The instructions here explain how to use the Windows XP wireless
70. t 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 Note Ad Hoc wireless networks require static IP address configurations For more information on configuring TCP IP settings please see the PC Networking Tutorial included on the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 Resource CD SW 10015 01 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 Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 Ad Hoc Setting Start Ad Hoc 2 4GHz 602 11g Y 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 being 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
71. ta 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 ETSI RF specification Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters ETSI EN 300 328 ERM Wideband Transmission systems data transmission Part 1 V1 2 2 2000 07 equipment operating in the 2 4 GHz ISM band and using spread spectrum modulation techniques Part 1 Technical characteristics and test conditions ETSI EN 300 328 Part 2 Harmonized EN covering essential requirements Part 2 V1 1 1 2000 07 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 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 C 0560 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 WAG311 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 WAG311 vi Contents Chapter 1 Introduction About the NETGEA
72. tended 152 bit WEP data encryption 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 11 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 example 12 34 56 78 90 AB CD EF 12 34 56 78 90 is a 128 bit WEP Key Table B 1 Encryption Key Sizes Encryption Key Size of Hexadecimal Digits Example of Hexadecimal Key Content 64 bit 24 40 10 4C72F08AE1 128 bit 24 104 26 4C72F08AE19D57A3FF6B260037 152 bit 24 128 32 4C72F08AE19D57A3FF6B26003715DAC2 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 B 6 Wireless Networking Basics Installation Guide for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 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
73. th whichever access point has the stronger radio frequency RF signal providing that both the access point and wireless station use Open System authentication Authentication and WEP Data Encryption 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 these two types of authentication methods e Open System With Open System authentication a wireless PC can join any network and receive any messages that are not encrypted B 2 Wireless Networking Basics Installation Guide for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 Shared Key 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 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 WAG311 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
74. working 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 Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 Resource CD SW 10015 01 Follow the instructions below to configure an Ad Hoc mode profile 1 Run the WAG311 Configuration Utility a Open the configuration utility by clicking on the WAG311 icon in the Windows system tray Configuration 3 5 Installation Guide for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 NETGEAR Smart Wireless Settings Networks Statistics About N E T G E A R Selected Adapter NETGEAR WAG311 802 11a g Wireless PCI Adapter gt Profiles Default Network Name SSID a Security l Any First available network X Use WEP Encryption Advanced Settings Cc Network Type G i Access Point Infrastructure c 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
75. ws 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 provided 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 Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 Resource CD SW 10015 01 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 Introduction Installation Guide for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 1 8 Introduction Chapter 2 Basic Setup This section describes how to install your NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 and set up b
76. y Numerics 802 11b 1 A ad hoc mode 2 B BSSID 2 E ESSID 2 F features 2 infrastructure mode 2 IP networking for Windows 1 6 O Open System authentication 2 P passphrase 2 S Shared Key authentication 3 SSID 4 3 2 T TCP IP properties verifying for Windows 5 W WEP 4 8 3 Index Index Wi Fi 1 Windows configuring for IP routing 1 6 winipefg utility 5 Wired Equivalent Privacy See WEP Wireless Ethernet 1 wireless network name 4

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