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1. Note You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is configured in the access point c Inthe Security section select WPA PSK TKIP and enter the passphrase The passphrase can be a word or a group of printable characters For more information on WPA security see the Web link to Wireless Communications in Appendix B 4 13 v4 0 February 2006 User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T 3 Save your settings in a Profile a Click the Save Profile button AII the configuration settings are saved in this profile b Click Apply c Click Close to exit the Smart Wizard Advanced Settings The Advanced Settings should normally work in their default settings On the Settings tab click the Advanced Settings button to display the dialog box shown below Advanced Settings r Advanced Wireless Mode Y 108Mb 802 119 2 4GHz 2 4GHz Preamble PS JV 54Mb 802 119 2 4GHz Transmit Power roo IV 11Mb 802 11b 2 4GHz Fragmentation titres i Threshold 56 2432 2432 RTS CTS o l Threshold 556 2432 2432 Use Detaut Cancel Figure 4 10 Networks Tab The Networks tab scans and displays all available wireless networks in your area 1 Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard The Settings tab page opens 2 Click the Networks tab 4 14 v4 0 February 2006 U
2. Click the print icon in the upper left of the window Tip If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature Printing the Full Manual Use the PDF button in the toolbar at the top right of the browser window Click PDF button A new browser window opens showing the PDF version of the chapter you were viewing Click the print icon in the upper left of the window Tip If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature 1 2 v4 0 February 2006 Chapter 2 Introduction This chapter introduces the features package contents and a road map for using theNETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T About the WG311T Wireless PCI Adapter The NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T gives you flexibility to install the PC in the most convenient location available The WG311T frees you from traditional Ethernet wiring that is limited by cabling requirements Its auto sensing capability allows high packet transfer up to 108 Mbps for maximum throughput or dynamic range shifting to lower speeds due to distance or operating limitations in an environment with a lot of electromagnetic interference The WG31IT Wireless PCI Adapter provides reliable standards based 802 11g 54 Mbps Wireless Local Area Network WLAN connectivity that is protected with
3. Glossary http documentation netgear com reference enu glossary index htm Appendix B 1 v4 0 February 2006 User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T Appendix B 2 v4 0 February 2006
4. Internet Networking and TCP IP Addressing in Appendix B Troubleshooting Tips Symptom Cause Solution The LED is not lit The wireless LED blinks and cannot connect to an access point The WG311T is installed in the PCI slot properly or the WG311T software is not loaded The WG311T is attempting to connect to an access point but cannot connect Remove and reinstall the WG311T Check the Windows device manager to see if the WG311T is recognized and enabled Reload the WG311T software if necessary Try to install the WG311T in a different PCI slot in your computer if one is available The access point may not be powered on Or the access point and the WG311T are not configured with the same wireless parameters Check the SSID and WEP settings can connect to an access point but cannot connect to other computers on the network or the Internet This could be a physical layer problem or a network configuration problem Check to make sure that the access point is physically connected to the Ethernet network Make sure that the IP addresses and the Windows networking parameters are all configured correctly Restart the cable or DSL modem router access point and the computer Refer to A Road Map for How to Get There From Here on page 2 2 for additional suggestions 5 1 v4 0 February 2006 User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapt
5. User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T NETGEAR NETGEAR Inc 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara CA 95054 USA 202 10070 02 February 2006 Technical Support Please refer to the support information card that shipped with your product By registering your product at http www netgear com register we can provide you with faster expert technical support and timely notices of product and software upgrades NETGEAR INC Support Information Phone 1 888 NETGEAR for US amp Canada only For other countries see your Support information card E mail support netgear com Web site http www netgear com Statement of Conditions In the interest of improving internal design operational function and or reliability NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product s or circuit layout s described herein O 2006 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 notic
6. Maltese WG3 LIT jikkonforma mal tiijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti orajn relevanti li hemm fid Dirrettiva 1999 5 EC Magyar Alul rott NETGEAR Inc nyilatkozom hogy a NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Hungarian Adapter WG311T megfelel a vonatkoz alapvet k vetelm nyeknek s az 1999 5 EC ir nyelv egy b el r sainak Polski Polish Niniejszym NETGEAR Inc ocewiadcza e NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG31IT jest zgodny z zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozosta ymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999 5 EC Portugu s NETGEAR Inc declara que este NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T Portuguese esta conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposi es da Directiva 1999 5 CE Slovensko NETGEAR Inc izjavlja da je ta NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T v Slovenian skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi dolo ili direktive 1999 5 ES Slovensky NETGEAR Inc t mto vyhlasuje e NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter Slovak WG31IT sp a z kladn po iadavky a v etky pr slu n ustanovenia Smernice 1999 5 ES Suomi NETGEAR Inc vakuuttaa t ten ett NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter Finnish WG31IT tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999 5 EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sit koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen Svenska H rmed intygar NETGEAR Inc att denna utrustningstyp st r verensst mmelse med Swedish de v sen
7. The Simat Wizard Status BaF D 1 LO I ER 3 9 ThE EGS TTT lecon GINS m 3 10 Removing the Wiss TTT SO BWOEO uc eben d eed opido RE Leod b anata ane ota 3 11 Upgrading the WEST SOIRS cnica 3 11 Chapter 4 Network Connections and Wireless Security Understanding the WGS3TIT Smart Wizard esscovonsrosininatan veria ii 4 1 VAM SI A O 4 2 POS riera 4 3 vii Adding PROMS cosacos ro ia rr ti 4 3 Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router esssesssess 4 3 Setting up a Computer to Computer Ad Hoc Profile esee 4 5 Starting a Computer to Computer Ad Hoc Network Connection 4 7 EUID COCU tases T 4 8 Using Wireless Security Features scr sessi te ip dt is dett ata it tend de E 4 8 Wireless Network Name SSID and Security Settings sssessess 4 9 Sota Up WEP Encrepliori polls aia 4 10 Setting Up WPA2 PSK SOCUTI asar annk nE E E aS 4 11 Setting up WPA PSK SY m 4 13 o ups er NS 4 14 NAS TA S 4 14 e oe PAS as E a ii iaa 4 16 About Page score pedetareieqect Ienatschinewetieiuanmresstanewtsssivest 4 17 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Eso cuiu d 5 1 mice sp EI Ee pp RT 5 2 XP Professional and XP Home occasional connection problems sssse 5 3 Appendix A Technical Specifications Appendix B Related Documents viii v4 0 February 2006 Chapter 1 About This Manua
8. c 1 P Access Point Infrastructure Patos 31 ez SS Computer to computer Ad Hoc Enter Key Manually Initiate Ad Hoc key 1 ea bits Network Type T Network Figure 3 6 4 Use the status bar to verify your wireless connectivity v4 0 February 2006 User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T For more details about connecting see Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet on page 3 8 For Windows 2000 Users Installing a WG311T 1 First install the WG31IT software a Insert the NETGEAR CD If the CD AA main page does not appear double click NE TGE ED herstea essens C autorun exe on the CD inanis eee ee b Click the Install Software link and the Smart Wizard starts SN Install Software View Install Guide c Follow the Wizard steps and click Next 7 View User Manual to continue Online Support ista Install Acrobat d When the Installation Complete Quit message appears click Next Figure 3 7 2 Now connect the wireless PCI adapter NETGEAR Wireless Adapter NETGEAR SMARTWIZAR a Shutdown your computer and unplug the power cord Next please follow these instructions to install the PCI adapter 1 Shut down and unplug the power cord from your computer b Open the case and insert your WG311T 2 opentre case and insert your wireless Pcl adapter nto a PI siot into a PCI slot 3 Closethe case plu
9. computer Shut down the computer Remove the WG311T adapter from your computer and restart your computer Run the installer that you downloaded the file ends in exe Follow the installer instructions and if prompted then restart your computer v4 0 February 2006 User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T 3 12 v4 0 February 2006 Chapter 4 Network Connections and Wireless Security This chapter explains how to use your NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T to connect to your Wireless Local Area Network WLAN and how to set up wireless security for the WG31IT so that it matches the wireless security settings for your network Understanding the WG311T Smart Wizard Note These instructions explain how to use the NETGEAR WG311T Smart Wizard to change the WG311T wireless settings If you use Windows XP and chose the Windows XP configuration utility during installation then you must disable it now 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 _ gt When you have installed the WG311T software from the NETGEAR CD the icon appears on your desktop and in the Windows system tray The Windows system tray is located on the Windows taskbar You can either double click this icon on the desktop or click it in the system
10. is useful in isolating a problem For example if you are connected to a router but not to the Internet then check the router s Internet connection Connection Indicator Description Connected to Internet Wireless Internet connection OK Connected to Router Wireless connection to router OK but no Internet connection at router o uc ou OF Wireless connection to a router OK but problem with 169 254 x x the router See Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 3 9 v4 0 February 2006 User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T If you right click in the system tray icon you can disable the Internet notification feature by clearing check mark on this line If you do so then only the IP address is shown w Enable Internet Connected Notification Exit Figure 3 14 The WG311T Icon Colors The WG311T icon is on the desktop and in the Windows System Tray SysTray The System Tray resides on one end of the taskbar in the Microsoft Windows desktop Color Condition Description Red The wireless PCI adapter has The wireless PCI adapter is not able to link to any other no connection to any other wireless node or the link is lost Check your configuration or wireless node try moving to a location where the wireless signal quality is better Yellow The wireless PCI adapter has The wireless link is weak You may need to move to a better a connection with another s
11. put it in a safe place for possible future reference For an existing wireless network the person who set up the network will be able to provide this information Network Name SSID The Service Set Identification SSID identifies the wireless local area network Any First available network is the default WG311T wireless network name SSID You may customize it using up to 32 alphanumeric characters Write your customized wireless network name SSID on the line below Note The SSID in the wireless access point is the SSID you configure in the wireless adapter For the access point and wireless nodes to communicate with each other EE PCI adapter For th point and wireless nod icate with each oth all must be configured with the same SSID Wireless network name SSID If WEP Authentication is Used WEP Encryption key size Identify one 64 bit or 128 bit The encryption key size must match the wireless network settings Data Encryption WEP Keys There are two methods for creating WEP data encryption keys Whichever method you use record the key values in the spaces below e Passphrase method These characters are case sensitive Enter a word or group of printable characters and click the Generate Keys button Not all wireless devices support the passphrase method e Manual method These values are not case sensitive For 64 bit WEP enter 10 hex digits any combination of 0 9 or a f For 128 bit WEP e
12. right of the Windows task bar It is color coded to show the status of the connection See The Smart Wizard Status Bar on page 3 9 Smart Wizard Status Bar Clicking on the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard The status bar at the bottom of the page shows details about your wireless and Internet connection e WG3IIT Wireless PCI Adapter LEDs The LEDs on the wireless PCI adapter show the network connection Alternating blinking means the wireless PCI adapter is trying to connect Blinking at the same time indicates a good connection If the LEDs are off then the wireless PCI adapter is not seated 3 8 v4 0 February 2006 User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T The Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the WG311T icon to open the Smart Wizard so you can view the status bar The Smart Wizard Settings page opens signal strength s Signal 90909000 connection status Router Internet Unlocked Network does not use security connection indicator Locked Network uses security Figure 3 12 Connection Status The color shows the connection status Signal Strength Shows the signal strength of the wireless network If the signal is poor then try moving closer to the wireless access point Lock icon Shows if security is used on the network Router Internet Connection Indicator This shows the progress of your connection By default this feature is on Figure 3 13 This connection indicator
13. the Wireless Networks tab 4 Select or clear the WG311T Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings check box 5 2 v4 0 February 2006 User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T Did the WG311T card receive a valid IP address from the Wireless Router AP The easiest way is to click the system tray icon to open the WG311T Smart Wizard Then check the IP address in the About page I cannot connect to the AP that want from the Networks browser list The access point is available and there is good signal strength There are a few possibilities e If the access point AP is WPA PSK protected you will need the correct WPA PSK passphrase Otherwise the WG311T will still be connected to the previous access point and you will not be able to change to the WPA PSK access point e If the access point is WEP protected either 64 or 128 bit encryption you will be prompted to enter the WEP encryption security information The WG311T is not getting an IP address You probably upgraded your WG311T software and did not reboot your system To get an IP address assigned you can either restart your computer or choose another access point to connect to If there are no additional access points for you to choose from restart your system and connect to your desired access point again Note It does not usually help to shut down the Smart Wizard or disable enable the card Why do see two
14. 0F B5 CC 02 DO Access Poi f wagt02 6 6 WEP 67 00 0F B5 CA 85 63 Access Poi f NETGEARqwert XR 6 G none 79 00 11 22 33 99 01 Access Poi f wPNs02 Office Test 6 6 WEP 100 00 0F B5 AC CE EG Access Poi Vf NETGEAR XR 8 G none 10096 00 14 BC 44 AD F4 Access Poi ba pd 6 6 WPA PSK 37 00 0F B5 EB 6E AA Access Po ha ba 7 6 WEP 52 00 0D 88 56 7D 81 Access il 2 Onthe Networks tab page click Find a Network 3 Select a network from the drop down list If you select a hidden network then you must enter the SSID Click Next NETGEAR Wireless Adapter 00 14 6C 44 AD F4 Help Find a Network MART WIZARD Connecting to your wireless network 4 Follow the steps of the wizard to specify the wireless security if used and to create a profile oct Var Ie Available wireless networks are listed below Select a wireless network from the list and click Next 1 Selecting Network NETGEAR99 NETGEAR 10096 zi pl Tk Note If you do not see your network name please make sure your ca wireless router is powered on 5 Review you settings and click Finish Hidden Network Figure 4 1 The Smart Wizard initiates your wireless connection You can use the Status Bar to verify your network connection For more information see The Smart Wizard Status Bar on page 3 9 4 2 v4 0 February 2006 User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapte
15. 1T cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999 5 CE EAAnvikh ME THN NAPOYZA NETGEAR Inc AHAONEI OTI NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless Greek PCI Adapter WG311T 2YMMOP ONETAI MPO2 TIX OYZXIOAEI ANAITHZEIZ KAI TIX AOINE 2XETIKE2 AIATA EIZ TH OAHTIA2 1999 5 EK Francais Par la pr sente NETGEAR Inc d clare que l appareil NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless French PCI Adapter WG311T est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999 5 CE Italiano Con la presente NETGEAR Inc dichiara che questo NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Italian Adapter WG311T e conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999 5 CE Latviski Ar o NETGEAR Inc deklarc ka NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T Latvian atbilst Direktivas 1999 5 EK b tiskaj m prasibam un citiem ar to saistitajiem noteikumiem Lietuvig iuo NETGEAR Inc deklaruoja kad is NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter Lithuanian WG311T atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999 5 EB Direktyvos nuostatas Nederlands Hierbij verklaart NETGEAR Inc dat het toestel NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Dutch Adapter WG311T in overeenstemming is met de essenti le eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999 5 EG Malti Hawnhekk NETGEAR Inc jiddikjara li dan NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter
16. DSL 2 A network with a wireless router or access point connected to the cable DSL modem 3 TCP IP Internet networking software installed and configured on your PC based on the requirements of the Internet service provider 4 An Internet browser To use your WG311T in Infrastructure Mode see Basic Installation Instructions on page 3 3 and locate the section for your version of Windows To set up a Profile see Profiles on page 4 3 For TCP IP See the Web link to Internet Networking and TCP IP Addressing in Appendix B v4 0 February 2006 User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T Table 2 1 If Want To 2 Exchange files between a wirelessly connected computer and other computers ina my combined wireless and wired network A Road Map for How to Get There From Here What Do Do 1 Use the Windows Network Neighborhood feature to browse for computers in the combined wireless and wired network 2 Browse the hard drive of the target computer in the network in order to locate the directory or files you want to work with 3 Use the Windows Explorer copy and paste functions to exchange files between the computers What s Needed 1 The computer that you are using to connect to the wireless network needs to be configured with Windows Client and File and Print Sharing The same Windows Workgroup or Domain settin
17. E91 amp displaylang en v4 0 February 2006 Appendix A Technical Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T Antenna Detachable antenna Radio Data Rate 1 2 5 5 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 54 and 108 Mbps Auto Rate Sensing Frequency 2 4 GHz to 2 5 GHz CCK and OFDM Modulation Emissions FCC CE Bus interface PCI Provided drivers Microsoft Windows XP and 2000 Weight 40g LED Power Activity Operating Environment Encryption Operating temperature 0 to 55 degrees C 32 to 131 degrees F WPA2 PSK WPA PSK and 40 bit also called 64 bit and 128 bit WEP data encryption v4 0 February 2006 User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T A 2 v4 0 February 2006 Appendix B Related Documents This appendix provides links to reference documents you can use to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product Document Link Internet Networking and http documentation netgear com reference enu tcpip index htm TCP IP Addressing Wireless Communications http documentation netgear com reference enu wireless index htm Preparing a Computer for http documentation netgear com reference enu wsdhcp index htm Network Access Virtual Private Networking http documentation netgear com reference enu vpn index htm VPN
18. Eind a Network Figure 4 7 2 Configure the Security settings a Inthe Profile box select the profile or type in a profile name b Inthe Network Name SSID field select the network or enter the SSID Note You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is configured in the access point c Inthe Security section select WEP 3 Select the WEP encryption strength you will use The choices are e 64 bit WEP data encryption e 128 bit WEP data encryption 4 10 v4 0 February 2006 User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T Note Larger encryption keys require more processing and may slow the communications response times 4 Select Create with Passphrase and enter the passphrase The configuration utility will automatically generate the WEP keys Note The characters are case sensitive Be sure to use the same passphrase for all the wireless devices in the network If the passphrase method is not available in the other devices you must manually enter the keys to match exactly what is in the access point and other 802 11b g wireless devices 5 Save your settings in a Profile a Click the Save Profile button All the configuration settings are saved in this profile b Click Apply c Click Close to exit the configuration utility Setting up WPA2 PSK Security Follow the steps below to conf
19. WG311T icons in the System Tray If you see two WG511 icons in the System Tray at the bottom right corner of the screen you have an older software version installed on your system and it needs to be removed See Removing the WG31IT Software on page 3 11 or Upgrading the WG311T Software on page 3 11 XP Professional and XP Home occasional connection problems Some WG311T XP users will experience inability to connect to the Internet dropped wireless connections or both after applying the Windows HotFix Q815485 from the Windows XP Update Service 5 3 v4 0 February 2006 User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T You can delete the Q815485 from the Add or Remove Program utility in the Control Panel The Official name is Windows XP Hotfix SP2 Q815485 Follow this removal procedure 1 Click Start point to Control Panel and then double click Add Remove Programs 2 Click Windows XP Hotfix SP2 Q815485 and then click Remove 3 You may receive an error message that states that some program on the computer may not work correctly if the update is removed 4 Youcan ignore this error message and then click Yes to remove the update 5 Restart your computer and rerun the Smart Display Setup Wizard This should solve your connection issue You can restore this hotfix by following the link below URL http nicrosoft com downloads details aspx FamilyId 009D8425 CE2B 47A4 ABEC 274845DC9
20. astructure or Ad hoc Infrastructure e Data security WEP WPA2 PSK or WPA PSK encryption Disabled The section below provides instructions for setting up the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T for basic wireless connectivity to an access point The procedures below provide step by step installation instructions for Windows PCs Use the procedure that corresponds to the version of Windows that you are using Basic Installation Instructions Use the procedure below that corresponds to the version of Windows you are using For Windows XP Users Installing a WG311T 1 First install the WG31IT software TO NETGEAR WG311T 108 4bps Wireless PCI Adapter a Insert the NETGEAR CD If the CD main page does not appear double click NE TGE L3 TD toto cttm autorun exe on the CD b Click the Install Software link and the Smart Wizard starts Install Software View Install Guide c Follow the Wizard steps and click Next to continue d When the Installation Complete message appears click Next View User Manual Online Support Install Acrobat Quit Figure 3 1 3 3 v4 0 February 2006 User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T 2 Now install the wireless PCI adapter NETGEAR Wireless Adapter NETGEAR a Shut down your computer and unplug RARER TEATS the power cord Next please follow these instructions to install the PCI adapter 1 Shut down and unplug the power cord f
21. ation about WPA2 PSK security see the Web link to Wireless Communications in Appendix B 3 Save your settings in a Profile a Click the Save Profile button All the configuration settings are saved in this profile b Click Apply c Click Close to exit the Smart Wizard 4 12 v4 0 February 2006 User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T Setting up WPA PSK Security Follow the steps below to configure WPA PSK Security 1 Run the WG311T Smart Wizard a Make sure the WG311T software is installed and the WG311T is properly installed in a PCI slot in your computer b Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard The Settings tab page opens NETGEAR WG311T SMART WIZARD Settings Networks Statistics About a N E T G E A R Selected Adapter NETGEAR 108Mops Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T Profiles Profile Save Profile Delete Profile Network Name SSID a Security NETGEAR123 C Disabled Advanced Settings lwpa Psk TKIP r Network Type c ST Access Point Infrastructure C D Computer to computer Ad Hoc Initiate 4d Hoc y NETGEAR123 00 0F B5 EB 6E 4 4 Help Eind a Network Figure 4 9 2 Configure the Security settings a Inthe Profile box select the profile or type in a profile name b Inthe Network Name SSID field select the network or enter the SSID
22. bined 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 1 The computer that you are using to connect to the wireless network needs to be configured with Windows Client and File and Print Sharing The same Windows Workgroup or Domain settings as the other Windows computers in the combined wireless and wired network 2 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 3 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 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T Resource CD and the Help information provided in the Windows system you are using For help with setting up printers in Windows refer to the Help an
23. 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 v4 0 February 2006 User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T You can check the status bar in the Smart Wizard for the current connection status Note If you cannot connect see Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Also for problems with accessing network resources the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on your computers Please refer to Internet Networking and TCP IP Addressing in Appendix B Setting up a Computer to Computer Ad Hoc Profile The Computer to Computer setting uses Ad Hoc mode Ad Hoc mode is an 802 11 networking framework in which devices or computers communicate directly with each other without the use of an access point For example this mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with file and print sharing enabled and you want to exchange files directly between them Note Ad Hoc mode will not work using DHCP settings Ad Hoc mode requires either static IP addresses such as 192 168 0 1 orthe IPX protocol For instructions on setting up static IP addresses on a Windows PC refer to the PC Networking Tutorial included on the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG3 LIT Resource CD Follow the inst
24. d Support information that comes with the version of the Windows operating systems you are using v4 0 February 2006 User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T 2 6 v4 0 February 2006 Chapter 3 Basic Setup This chapter describes how to install your NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T and set up basic wireless connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network WLAN Advanced wireless network set up is covered in Chapter 4 Network Connections and Wireless Security in this manual 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 outside your immediate area could access your network It is important to take appropriate steps to secure your network from unauthorized access The NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T provides highly effective security features which are covered in Wireless Security on page 4 8 in this manual Deploy the security features appropriate to your needs What You Need Before You Begin You need to verify that your computer meets the minimum system requirements and get the wireless network configuration settings of the WLAN where you will connect before you can configure your wireless PCI adapter and connect Verify System Requirements Before installing the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T please ma
25. ddressing in Appendix B Starting a Computer to Computer Ad Hoc Network Connection 1 On the Settings tab page of the Smart Wizard select or type the Network Name SSID 2 Select the Computer to Computer Ad Hoc network type 3 Click Initiate Ad Hoc The Ad Hoc Setting dialog box opens Ad Hoc Setting Figure 4 6 4 Inthe Start Ad Hoc field choose the wireless standard 802 11a 802 11b or 802 11g for your Ad Hoc computer to computer network 5 In the Channel field Automatic should work If you notice interference problems with another nearby wireless device select a channel that is not being used by any 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 4 7 v4 0 February 2006 User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T Wireless Security Many networks use wireless security to encrypt wireless data communications If you try to connect to a network with wireless security the Smart Wizard detects it Before you can use that network you must set up the WG311T with exactly the same kind of wireless security settings The WG311T supports the following types of wireless security e Wi Fi Protected Access 2 Pre Shared Key WPA2 PSK e Wi Fi Prot
26. display the transmit performance the receive performance or both in the same graph e Transmit Statistics Identifies transmit megabits per second Mbps transmit packets per second Tx Packets s total transmitted packets and transmit errors e Receive Statistics Identifies receive megabits per second Mbps receive packets per second Rx Packets s total received packets and reception errors v4 0 February 2006 User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T About Page The About page displays the current software version information NETGEAR WG311T SMART WIZARD Settings Networks Statistics N E T E A R Selected Adapter NETGEAR 108Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T y Device Regional Domain United States Driver Version 40 0 1872 Hardware Version Rev C Driver Date August 26 2005 MAC Address 00 0F B5 4F 3B 4F IP Address 192 168 1 2 r Smart Wireless Utility Wersion 4 210 306 Qen NETGEAR123 DO OF B5 EB 6E AA Figure 4 13 The following information is displayed in the About page e Regional Domain This is the region setting for the wireless adapter The approved channels for the region are automatically scanned Governments regulate the channels used for wireless transmission Operating the wireless adapter in a different region may violate local laws e Driver Version The wireless adapter driver version e D
27. e All rights reserved Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802 11 Specifications Actual data throughput will vary Network conditions and environmental factors including volume of network traffic building materials and construction and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WG311T has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used according to the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which is found by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna v4 0 February 2006 Increase the separation between the equ
28. ect 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 rumning wires It allows more people to try networking while at the same time exposes them to the inherent complexity of networking General networking concepts setup 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 2 2 v4 0 February 2006 User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T Table 2 1 A Road Map for How to Get There From Here If Want To What Do Do What s Needed How Do I Connect to a 1 Getthe 1 A wireless network To set up the WG311T see wireless wireless 2 Acomputer within the Chapter 3 Basic Setup and network network name opera
29. ected Access Pre Shared Key WPA PSK e Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP For more information about wireless security see the wireless reference document at http documentation netgear com reference enu wireless index htm In addition to the wireless security features networks should use LAN network security features such as requiring a user name and password to access the shared resources in the network The procedures below explain how to configure the wireless encryption settings of your NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T Using Wireless Security Features You can strengthen the security of your wireless connection by enabling Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP encryption of the wireless data communications Or you can use WPA PSK Wi Fi Protected Access Pre Shared Key encryption For more information about wireless security see the Web link to Wireless Communications in Appendix B In addition to the WG311T 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 show how to set up the WEP encryption settings of your NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T 4 8 v4 0 February 2006 User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T Wireless Network Name SSID and Security Settings Print this form fill in the configuration parameters and
30. er WG311T Frequently Asked Questions Use the information below to solve common problems you may encounter Also please refer to the knowledge base on the NETGEAR Web site at hitp www netgear com support main asp The WG311T Smart Wizard keeps asking me to save my settings This is because you have made changes to the settings and the Smart Wizard is offering you the chance to save the changes If you want to avoid these Profile setting prompts simply click Apply before you close the Smart Wizard Ad Hoc mode is not working correctly You need to click the Initiate Ad Hoc button before you click Apply Here is how you start an Ad Hoc network 1 Fill in the Network Name SSID 2 Select the Computer to Computer Ad Hoc Network Type 3 Click Initiate Ad Hoc 4 Accept the default settings or make your changes and click OK 5 Click Apply Note Be sure all computers in your Ad Hoc network are configured with static IP addresses in the same subnet How to use the wireless configuration utility that comes with Windows XP During the WG31IT software installation the wizard prompts you to choose either the NETGEAR Smart Wizard or the Windows configuration utility Be sure the WG311T is properly installed in the PCI slot in the computer and follow these instructions to change your selection 1 Go to Control Panel and select Network Connections 2 Right click on the connection and select Properties 3 Click
31. g back in the power cord and re start your computer 4 Continue with the on screen instructions c Connect the antenna to the adapter and position the antenna to the up position d Close the case plug the power cord back in and restart your computer Figure 3 8 3 6 v4 0 February 2006 User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T Use the Smart Wizard to set up your wireless PCI adapter a You will be prompted to let the wizard help you connect to a network recommended Click Next to accept Select the wireless network from the drop down list and the wizard records your choice Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name SSID These networks are included in the drop down list but the Network Name SSID is blank If the network uses security then the Smart Wizard detects it NETGEAR Wireless Adapter NETGEAR SMART WIZARD i Do you want help connecting to a wireless network Yes recommended C No Iwantto configure it myself Figure 3 9 NETGEAR Wireless Adapter NETGEAR SMART WIZARD Connecting to your wireless network Available wireless networks are listed 1 Selecting Network below Select a wireless network from the listand click Next NewonNane 650 Signals Hidden NETGEAR99 NETGEAR y Note If you do not see your network name please make sure your wireless router is powered on Figure 3 10 Follow the Wizard step
32. gs as the other Windows computers in the combined wireless and wired network 2 Any Windows networking security access rights such as login user name password that have been assigned in the Windows network or to files must be provided when Windows prompts for such information 3 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 help with Windows networking software see the Learn More About TCP IP Internet reference at the end of this table 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 TCP IP See the Web link to Internet Networking and TCP IP Addressing in Appendix B For assistance with setting up Windows networking refer to the PC Networking Tutorial on the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T Resource CD and the Help information provided in the Windows system you are using v4 0 February 2006 User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T Table 2 1 If Want To Use printers in a combined wireless and wired network A Road Map for How to Get There From Here What Do Do Use the Windows Printers and Fax features to locate available printers in the com
33. ic IP addresses refer to the networking tutorial on your NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG31IT Resource CD b Restart the PCs 5 Verify wireless connectivity between your peer devices Verify connectivity by using the Ping program a Onthe Windows taskbar click the Start Run T 2 x button and then click Run Type the name of a program folder document or b Assumin g the tar g et PC is confi gure d 11 Internet resource and Windows will open it For you with 192 168 0 1 as its IP address type Open IEEE ping t 192 168 0 1 and then click OK Cancel Browse Figure 4 4 c This will cause a continuous ping to be sent to the device with the 192 168 0 1 static IP address The ping response should change to reply Request timed out Request timed out Reply from 192 168 0 1 bytes 32 time 4 ms TTL 127 Reply from 192 168 6 1 bytes 32 time 41ims TTL 127 Reply from 192 168 8 1 bytes 32 time 3 ms TTL 127 Figure 4 5 4 6 v4 0 February 2006 User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T At this point the connection is established Note If you cannot connect see Removing the WG31IT Software in Chapter 3 Also for problems with accessing network resources the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on your computers Please see the link to Internet Networking and TCP IP A
34. igure WPA2 PSK Security 1 Run the WG31IT Smart Wizard a Make sure the WG311T software is installed and the WG31IT is properly installed in the PCI slot in your computer v4 0 February 2006 User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T b Usethe icon to open the Smart Wizard The Settings tab page opens NETGEAR WG311T SMART WIZARD Settings Networks Statistics About N E T G E A R Selected Adapter NETGEAR 108Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T y Profiles Profile X Save Profile Delete Profile Network Name SSID 3 4 a Security NETGEAR123 Advanced Settings 9 WPA2 PSK AES y C WEP Ke Create with Passphrase r Network Type ol STD Access Point Infrastructure O SS Computer to computer Ad Hoc Enter Key Manually Initiate Ad Hoc key 1 E bits z Apply Cancel cose Figure 4 8 2 Configure the Security settings a In the Profile box select the profile or type in a profile name b In the Network Name SSID field select the network or enter the SSID Note You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is configured in the access point c Inthe Security section select WPA2 PSK AES and enter the passphrase The passphrase can be a word or a group of printable characters For more inform
35. il doit faire l objet d une licence Europe EU Declaration of Conformity A printed copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity certificate for this product is provided in the WG311T product package esky NETGEAR Inc t mto prohla uje Ze tento NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter Czech WG31 IT je ve shodi se z kladn mi pozadavky a dalSimi pe slu nymi ustanoven mi smirnice 1999 5 ES Dansk Undertegnede NETGEAR Inc erklaerer herved at falgende udstyr NETGEAR 108 Mbps Danish Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T overholder de veesentlige krav og evrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999 5 EF Deutsch Hiermit erkl rt NETGEAR Inc dass sich das Ger t NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI German Adapter WG311T in bereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den brigen einschl gigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999 5 EG befindet Eesti Kaesolevaga kinnitab NETGEAR Inc seadme NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Estonian Adapter WG311T vastavust direktiivi 1999 5 EU p hin uetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele s tetele English Hereby NETGEAR Inc declares that this NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG31IT is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC iii v4 0 February 2006 Espa ol Por medio de la presente NETGEAR Inc declara que el NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless Spanish PCI Adapter WG31
36. industry standard security The WG31IT works with Windows XP and 2000 operating systems Key Features The WG311T Wireless PCI Adapter provides the following features e Reliable IEEE 802 11b g standards based wireless technology e Supports roaming between access points when configured in Infrastructure mode e 108 Mbps high speed data transfer Wireless nodes negotiate to operate in the optimal data transfer rate In a noisy environment or when the distance between the wireless nodes is far the wireless nodes automatically fall back to operate at lower transfer rates e The highest level of wireless data encryption is WiFi Protected Access Pre shared Key version 2 WPA2 PSK You can select WPA PSK 64 128 bit WEP or no data encryption to be compatible with other devices simplify your network setup or improve data transfer rates For compatible NETGEAR products please see the NETGEAR Web site at http www netgear com 2 1 v4 0 February 2006 User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T What s in the Box The product package should contain the following items NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T e Installation Guide e NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T Resource CD including Driver Software Smart Wizard Wireless Assistant User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T e Warranty card e Support information card If any of the parts are incorr
37. ipment or devices e Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver s e Consult a dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for assistance FCC Caution Any change or modification to the product not expressly approved by Netgear could void the user s authority to operate the device FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement RF Exposure Information The radio module has been evaluated under FCC Bulletin OET 65C 01 01 and found to be compliant to the requirements as set forth in CFR 47 Sections 2 1093 and 15 247 b 4 addressing RF Exposure from radio frequency devices This model meets the applicable government requirements for exposure to radio frequency waves Canadian Department of Communications Industry Canada IC Notice This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 and RSS 210 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 et CNR 210 du Canada To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding Equipment or its transmit antenna that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing Pour emp cher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l objet d une licence il doit tre utilis l int rieur et devrait tre plac loin des fen tres afin de fournir un cran de blindage maximal Si le mat riel ou son antenne d mission est install l ext rieur
38. ke sure that these minimum requirements have been met e Pentium III class computer with an available PCI slot e CD drive e 20 Mbytes of free hard disk space e Some versions of Windows may ask for the original Windows operating system installation files to complete the installation of the WG311T driver software 3 1 v4 0 February 2006 User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines Computers can connect over wireless networks indoors at a range which vary significantly based on the physical location of the computer with the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG21IT For best results avoid potential sources of interference such as e Large metal surfaces e Microwaves 2 4 GHz Cordless phones In general wireless devices can communicate through walls However if the walls are constructed with concrete or have metal or metal mesh the effective range will decrease if such materials are between the devices Infrastructure and Ad Hoc Modes The WG311T Wireless PCI Adapter like all 802 11b g adapters can operate in the following two modes e Access Point Infrastructure 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
39. l Audience Scope Conventions This manual assumes that the reader has basic to intermediate computer and Internet skills However tutorial information is provided in the Appendices on the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG3 IIT Resource CD and on the NETGEAR Web site This manual uses the following typographical conventions Table 1 1 Typographical conventions italics Emphasis bold User input This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages Note This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest This manual is written according to these specifications Table 1 2 Manual Specifications Product Version NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T Manual Part Number 202 10070 02 Manual Publication Date February 2006 Note Product updates are available on the NETGEAR Web site at http www netgear com support main asp 1 1 v4 0 February 2006 User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T How to Print this Manual To print this manual you can choose one of the following several options according to your needs e Printing a Chapter Use the PDF of This Chapter link at the top right of any page Click PDF of This Chapter link at the top right of any page in the chapter you want to print A new browser window opens showing the PDF version of the chapter you were viewing
40. network from the NETGEAR Wireless Adapter NETGEAR drop down list and the wizard records SMARTWIZARD Connecting to your wireless network your choice Available wireless networks are listed 1 Selecting Network below Select a wireless network from i lick Next Hidden networks do not broadcast the pes iei Hidden Network Name SSID Signal Network Name SSID These networks NETGEANSMET Te m are included in the drop down list but NETOEAR99 100 NETGEAR 100 y the Network Name SSID is blank ns Note If you do not see your network name please make sure your wireless router is powered on If the network uses security then the Smart Wizard detects it Figure 3 5 e Follow the Wizard steps for Security if used and for saving a Profile f After you have reviewed the settings click Finish The WG31IT icon appears in the system tray and on the desktop The wizard initiates your wireless connection It could take up to a minute for your wireless connection to be established The Smart Wizard Settings page opens NETGEAR WG311T SMART WIZARD Settings Networks Statistics About N E T G E A R Selected Adapter NETGEAR 108Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WWG311T m Profiles Profile y Save Profile Delete Profile j Network Name SSID 4 y fil Security NETGEAR Disabled Advanced Settings c ES TKIP WEP Ke Create with Passphrase Gr D
41. nter 26 hex digits Key 1 Key 2 Key 3 Key 4 If WPA2 PSK or WPA PSK Authentication is Used Passphrase These characters are case sensitive Enter a word or group of printable characters When you use WPA PSK the other devices in the network will not connect unless they are set to WPA PSK as well and are configured with the correct Passphrase Use the procedures below to set up basic security settings in the WG311T 4 9 v4 0 February 2006 User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T Setting up WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to configure WEP Encryption Security 1 Run the WG311T Smart Wizard a Make sure the WG311T software is installed and the WG31IT is installed in a PCI slot in your computer b Use the icon to NETGEAR WG311T SMART WIZARD open the Smart Wizard setings Networks Statistics About 1 a The Settings tab page N E T G E A R Selected Adapter NETGEAR 108Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T y opens Profiles mte e Save Profle Delete Profile Network Name SSID a Security NETGEAR123 C Disabled Advanced Settings Chasme ed WEP Network Type Create with Passphrase AN Point E 1 a a xa Passphrase sss 64 bits y C Computer to computer Ad Hoc C Enter Key Manually Initiate Ad Hac NETGEAR123 00 0F B5 EB 6E 44 Help
42. pot such as closer to the wireless access point Also look wireless node for possible interference such as a 2 4 GHz cordless phone or large metal surface Green The wireless PCI adapter has The wireless PCI adapter has established good a connection with another communication with an access point and the signal quality is wireless node strong WG311T LEDs The LEDs on the wireless PCI adapter indicate whether there is a network connection The LEDs blink at the same time when there is a good connection The LEDs blink alternately when the wireless PCI adapter is trying to establish a connection v4 0 February 2006 User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T Removing the WG311T Software You can remove the wireless adapter software in these two ways Navigate the Windows Start menu to the WG311T Wireless PCI Adapter program group select the uninstall option and follow the screen prompts Navigate the Windows Start menu to the Control Panel Add or Remove Program item select the WG31IT Wireless PCI Adapter option and follow the screen prompts Upgrading the WG311T Software Upgrades may be available at the NETGEAR Web site To install an upgrade follow these steps Dd No UNS ue BORE O iem Write down the settings for any profiles that you want to save They will not be retained Download the upgrade from the NETGEAR Web site Support page Remove the WG311T software from your
43. r WG311T Profiles The WG311T Smart Wizard uses profiles to store all the settings for a particular wireless network There are two special profile names Default and Profile Default The Profile named Default automatically scans for any available network You cannot change this profile name Profile If you do not enter a name in the Profile Name box then the name Profile is used to save your settings If you do this more than once then you will be asked if you want to replace the previous settings stored in Profile Adding Profiles You can store multiple profiles and recall the one which matches the network you want to join If you use your computer to connect to different wireless networks you can create a profile for each wireless network Then you can easily load the profile that has all the settings that you need to join the network you are using at the time There are two types of wireless network profiles that you can set up e Access Point Infrastructure connect to an access point or router with the 802 11 infrastructure mode Computer to Computer Ad Hoc connect directly to another computer with the 802 11 ad hoc mode For more information on 802 11 wireless network modes see the wireless reference document at http documentation netgear com reference enu wireless index htm Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router Follow these instructions to set up the WG311T Wireles
44. river Date The wireless adapter driver release date MAC Address The MAC address of the adapter The Media Access Control address is a unique 48 bit hardware address assigned to every network interface card Some wireless networks will restrict access based on a list of known MAC addresses If you are communicating with such a network you would have to provide the address shown here to the network administrator before you would be allowed to connect Restricting access by MAC address adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your network However unless you use data encryption security the data broadcast over the wireless link is fully exposed IP Address The IP address assigned to this adapter Smart Wireless Utility The version and release date of the Smart Wizard 4 17 v4 0 February 2006 User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T 4 18 v4 0 February 2006 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T After each problem description instructions are given to help you diagnose and solve the problem For information about connecting to wireless networks and the Internet see Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet on page 3 8 Also for problems with accessing network resources the Windows software might not be installed and configured properly on your computers Please refer to the link to
45. rom your computer b Open the case and insert your WG311T 2 opentne case and insert your wireless PO adapter nto a PCI siot into a PCI slot Close the case plug back in the power cord and re start your computer Continue with the on screen instructions c Connect the antenna to the adapter and position the antenna to the up position d Close the case plug the power cord back in and restart your computer Figure 3 2 3 Use the Smart Wizard to set up your NETGEAR Wireless Adapter NETGEAR wireless PCI adapter SHATTWIZAKS a Choose to set up your wireless adapter Both the NETGEAR product and Microsoft Windows XP include software you can use to manage your wireless connections either with the NETGEAR Smart You must choose one orthe other Wizard recommended or the Windows configuration utility C Microsoft Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration refer to the Microsoft documentation for help If you choose the Windows Zero Configuration option then you must read the Windows XP documentation for instructions Figure 3 3 b Click Next to accept the NETGEAR NETGEAR Wireless Adapter Smart Wizard E ILL Soa You will be prompted to let the wizard help you connect to a network recommended Do you want help connecting to a wireless network c Click Next to accept Figure 3 4 v4 0 February 2006 User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T d Select the wireless
46. ructions below to create an Ad Hoc mode profile Usethe icon to open the Smart Wizard The Settings page opens 2 Enter the network settings a Select Computer to Computer Ad Hoc for the Network Type b Select or enter the Network Name SSID for the Ad Hoc network c Inthe Profile box type the name of the profile d Click Apply NETGEAR WG311T SMART WIZARD E E E Settings Networks About a N E T G E A R Selected Adapter NETGEAR 108Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T Profiles Profile X Save Profile Delete Profile rj Security r Network Name SSID NETGEAR v Disabled Advanced Settings E Type Statistics C lwpa PSK TKI v pr Access Point Infrastructure Ol omputer to computer Ad Hoc wv Computer uter Ad Hoc Initiate Ad Hoc L y NETGEAR 00 44 6C 44 4D F4 Help Eind a Network Cancel Figure 4 3 4 5 v4 0 February 2006 User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T 3 Save your settings in a Profile a Click the Save Profile button All the configuration settings are saved in this profile b Click Apply c Click Close to exit the Smart Wizard or Cancel to return to the previous settings 4 Configure the PC network settings a Configure each PC with either a static IP address or with the IPX protocol Note For instructions on configuring stat
47. s PCI Adapter to connect to a wireless access point or router 4 3 v4 0 February 2006 User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T Usethe icon to open the Smart Wizard The Settings page opens NETGEAR WG311T SMART WIZARD Settings Networks Statistics About N E T G E A R Selected Adapter NETGEAR 108Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T y r Profiles Profile y Save Profile Delete Profile Network Name SSID a Security NETGEAR Disabled Advanced Settings r Network Type with Passphrase c um Access Point Infrastructure E s bits v Cc SS Computer to computer Ad Hoc Enter Key Manually Initiate Ad Hoc NETGEAR 00 14 6C 44 4D F4 Help Eind a Network Figure 4 2 Connected to Internet 2 Enter the network settings a Inthe Network Type section be sure that Access Point Infrastructure is selected b Inthe Profile box type the name of the profile c Inthe Network Name SSID field select a network or enter the SSID Note You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly the SSID used by the access point 3 Save your settings in a Profile a Click the Save Profile button All the configuration settings are saved in this profile b Click Apply c Click Close to exit the wizard or Cancel to return to the previous settings 4 Verify wireless
48. s for Security if used and for saving a Profile After you have reviewed the settings click Finish The WG31IT icon appears in the system tray and on the desktop The wizard initiates your wireless connection It could take up to a minute for your wireless connection to be established v4 0 February 2006 User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T The Smart Wizard Settings page opens NETGEAR WG311T SMART WIZARD Settings Networks Statistics About a N E T G E A R Selected Adapter NETGEAR 108Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T y Profiles Profile Save Profile Delete Profile Network Name SSID 3 a Security NETGEAR Disabled Advanced Settings r Network Type o v Access Point Infrastructure SS Computer to computer Ad Hoc NETGEAR E a Pena re Io 00 14 6C 44 AD F4 S du Da scita Help Find a Network Apply Cancel Figure 3 11 4 Use the status bar to verify your wireless connectivity For more information about connecting see Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet on page 3 8 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet The WG311T has indicators in three locations that show the status of your connection to a wireless network and to the Internet e WG31IT Icon After you install the software the icon appears on the desktop and in the lower
49. ser Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T NETGEAR WG311T SMART WIZARD x The following buttons are at the bottom of the Networks tab e Help Display online help Settings Networks Statistics About N E T G E A R Selected Adapter NETGEAR 108Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T v Find a Network Use the wizard to ya e Aa E M AR UY NETGEARqwert XR 6 G none 7996 00 11 22 33 99 01 Access Poi help you connect to a network See Pe weNan2 Office Test 8 G des 100 00 0F B5 AC CE E6 ae Poi n A UN NETGEAR XR 6 G e 100 00 14 6C 44 AD F4 Access Poi Finding a Network on page 4 2 eq 6 0 ee 37 00 0F B5 EB 6E AA nen Po oye 7 6 WEP 52 00 0D 88 56 7D B1 Access Poi v e Connect Connect to the network that 3 Scan Status Scan Completed you selected NETGEAR 00 14 6C 44 AD F4 e Close Close the window of the Wizard se emen sem Scan Check for wireless networks Figure 4 11 The screen also shows the following information for each network scanned Network Name SSID The name assigned to a wireless network This is the same as the SSID or ESSID configuration parameter Note that as a security measure some wireless access points do not broadcast their SSID In such cases the SSID field will be blank even though the rest of the information will still be displayed e Channel The channel determines which operating frequency will be used e Security Iden
50. single Cable or DSL broadband Internet connection Computer to Computer Ad Hoc An 802 11 networking framework in which devices or computers communicate directly with each other without the use of an access point For example Ad Hoc mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with file and print sharing enabled and you want to exchange files directly between them The instructions in this chapter are for an Access Point Infrastructure installation Wireless security advanced settings and Computer to Computer Ad Hoc instructions are covered in Chapter 4 Network Connections and Wireless Security of this manual WG311T Default Wireless Settings If this is a new wireless network installation use the factory default settings to set up the network and verify wireless connectivity If this is an addition to an existing wireless network you will need to identify the wireless network and wireless security settings that are already defined 3 2 v4 0 February 2006 User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T Your NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T factory default basic settings are e Network Name Service Set Identification SSID Any First available network Note In order for the WG311T Wireless PCI Adapter to communicate with a wireless access point or wireless adapter all devices must be set up to use the same wireless network name SSID e Network Mode Infr
51. tifies whether the wireless network uses WEP or WPA PSK security settings e Signal Identifies the signal strength of the communications MAC Address Identifies the hardware address MAC Address of the wireless device broadcasting this information e Mode Identifies the type of wireless network Access Point Infrastructure or Computer to Computer Ad Hoc Note You can click the Scan button to scan for networks and refresh the page 4 15 v4 0 February 2006 User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T Statistics Page The Statistics page provides real time and historical trend information on the data traffic and performance of your wireless adapter NETGEAR WG311T SMART WIZARD E xl Settings networks About N E T G E A R Selected Adapter NETGEAR NETGEAR 108Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter westiT v Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T r Transmit Receive Pertormance Transmit Statistics Tx Mbps Tx Packets s DN Total Tx Packets 832 TxError 0 o m Receive Statistics Rx Mbps 000 RxPacketsis 0 Total Rx Packets 224 C Transmit C Receive Total Tx Rx Rx Error 0 Figure 4 12 Transmit Receive Performance A real time graph identifying the total receive and transmit utilization as a percentage the total possible Transmit Receive and Total TxRx Radio buttons let you select whether to
52. ting range of the wireless follow the instructions SSID ana if network For wireless network range see used the Observe Wireless Location and wireless Range Guidelines on page 3 2 security To learn about wireless settings networking technology see the 2 Setup the Web link to Wireless WG211T with Communications in the settings Appendix B from step 1 Protect my 1 Enable 1 Awireless network with To use wireless security wireless wireless authentication and WEP features see Using Wireless connection from security for the WPA PSK or WPA2 PSK Security Features in Chapter 4 snooping wireless encryption enabled and set up your WG311T hacking or network 2 Wireless networking accordingly ee eii 2 Setup wireless equipment such as the eft Connect to the Internet over my wireless network security for your WG311T to match the network 3 Use Windows security features 1 Activate my wireless link and verify my network connection 2 Openan Internet browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator WG311T that supports these security features 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 implement are in addition to those already in place on secure Internet sites 1 An Internet service such as cable modem or
53. tliga egenskapskrav och vriga relevanta best mmelser som framg r av direktiv 1999 5 EG iv v4 0 February 2006 Product and Publication Details Model Number Publication Date Product Family Product Name Home or Business Product Language Publication Part Number WG311T February 2006 Wireless PCI Adapter NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T Home English 202 10070 02 v4 0 February 2006 vi v4 0 February 2006 Contents v4 0 February 2006 Chapter 1 About This Manual Audience Scopes Conventions di OREMER UA DIR NERR OR RRR 1 1 Howto Prini this Manual M 1 2 Chapter 2 Introduction About the WG311T Wireless PGI Adapter i sisert ione hr ren nna d Enid i eena 2 1 Poy Freee cm 2 1 Whats inthe BOX cid A 2 2 A Road Map for How to Get There From Here 2 c ccecceeceeeeeeeeeseeeeeneecaeeeeeeeeees 2 2 Chapter 3 Basic Setup What You Need Belore You Begin uci tupi pA SEP Pha R SPUR HER pP Eae aes 3 1 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines eeeeeeesss 3 2 Infrastructure and Ad Hac Modes ia ora EbR Ea CHEER E a ORTA a 3 2 WGS11T Default Wireless SealtingS nm 3 2 Basic stallion Ds DENS 1 A aA 3 3 For Windows XP Users Installing a WG311T ee 3 3 For Windows 2000 Users Installing a VWGSTTT iius aereas 3 6 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet ssseeeeeeene 3 8
54. tray at any time to use the Smart Wizard This software automatically restarts when you reboot your computer The Smart Wizard provides a complete and easy to use set of tools to e Choose the network that you want to use Configure wireless settings for your wireless PCI adapter e Monitor wireless network connections e Save your settings in profiles e Remove or reinstall the wireless adapter software The following sections in this chapter explain how to use the Smart Wizard 4 1 v4 0 February 2006 User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T Finding a Network During the WG311T software installation the Smart Wizard lists the available networks After installation you can use the Find a Network button on the Network tab at any time to view the available networks and select the one that you want to use Note Make sure that you know the security settings for the network that you want to use For example if WEP is used then you need to know the WEP key If you use secure networks frequently set up profiles for each network with the wireless network and security settings Follow the steps below to Find a Network Usethe icon to open the Smart Wizard NETGEAR WG311T SMART WIZARD Settings Statistics About a N E T E A R Selected Adapter NETGEAR 108Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T The Settings tab page opens UY NETGEARS348T 6 6 none 100 Q0

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