User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T NETGEAR, Inc.
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Español [Spanish] Por medio de la presente NETGEAR, Inc. declara que el NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE. Ελληνική [Greek] ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ NETGEAR, Inc. ∆ΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩ∆ΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ∆ΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ Ο∆ΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ. Français [French] Par la présente NETGEAR, Inc.
Product and Publication Details Model Number: WG311T Publication Date: February 2006 Product Family: Wireless PCI Adapter Product Name: NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T Home or Business Product: Home Language: English Publication Part Number: 202-10070-02 v v4.
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Contents Chapter 1 About This Manual Audience, Scope, Conventions ......................................................................................1-1 How to Print this Manual .................................................................................................1-2 Chapter 2 Introduction About the WG311T Wireless PCI Adapter ......................................................................2-1 Key Features .................................................................................
Adding Profiles .........................................................................................................4-3 Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router ........................................4-3 Setting up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile ....................................................4-5 Starting a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection ...........................4-7 Wireless Security ..................................................................
Chapter 1 About This Manual 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 WG311T 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.
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. • Printing a Chapter. Use the 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. — Click the print icon in the upper left of the window.
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.
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 • Installation Guide • 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 • Warranty card • Support information card If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged,
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 I Want To ... ? What Do I Do? What’s Needed? How Do I? Connect to a wireless network 1. A wireless network 2. A computer within the operating range of the wireless network. To set up the WG311T, see Chapter 3, “Basic Setup” and follow the instructions. For wireless network range, see “Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines” on page 3-2.
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 I Want To ... ? What Do I Do? What’s Needed? How Do I? Exchange files 1. Use the between a Windows wirelessly Network connected Neighborhood computer and feature to other computers browse for in a my computers in combined the combined wireless and wireless and wired network. wired network. 2.
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 I Want To ... ? What Do I Do? What’s Needed? How Do I? Use printers in a 1. Use the combined Windows wireless and Printers and wired network. Fax features to locate available printers in the combined wireless and wired network. 2. Use the Windows Add a Printer wizard to add access to a network printer from the PC you are using to wirelessly connect to the network. 3.
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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.
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 WG311T. For best results, avoid potential sources of interference, such as: • Large metal surfaces • Microwaves • 2.4 GHz Cordless phones In general, wireless devices can communicate through walls.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T Your NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T factory default basic settings are: • 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).
User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T 2. Now, install the wireless PCI adapter. a. Shut down your computer and unplug the power cord. b. Open the case and insert your WG311T into a PCI slot. 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 wireless PCI adapter. a.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T d. 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. Hidden 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.
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 WG311T software. a. Insert the NETGEAR CD. If the CD main page does not appear, double click autorun.exe on the CD. b. Click the Install Software link and the Smart Wizard starts. c. Follow the Wizard steps, and click Next to continue. d.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T 3. 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). b. Click Next to accept. Figure 3-9 c. 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.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. 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.
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 connection status Router/Internet connection indicator Unlocked: Network does not use security 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.
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. 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.
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 WG311T Wireless PCI Adapter option, and follow the screen prompts.
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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 WG311T 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.
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.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter 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.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T 1. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings page opens. Figure 4-2 2. Enter the network settings. a. In the Network Type section, be sure that Access Point (Infrastructure) is selected. b. In the Profile box, type the name of the profile. c. In the Network Name (SSID) field select a network or enter the SSID.
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.
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.
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 WG311T 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 Addressing:” in Appendix B. Starting a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 1.
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.
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 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.
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 WG311T is installed in a PCI slot in your computer. b. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings tab page opens Figure 4-7 2. Configure the Security settings. a. In the Profile box, select the profile or type in a profile name. b.
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.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T b. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings tab page opens. 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.
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. Figure 4-9 2. Configure the Security settings. a. In the Profile box, select the profile or type in a profile name. b.
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. Advanced Settings The Advanced Settings should normally work in their default settings.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T The following buttons are at the bottom of the Networks tab: • Help: Display online help. • • • • Find a Network: Use the wizard to help you connect to a network. See “Finding a Network” on page 4-2. Connect: Connect to the network that you selected. Scan: Check for wireless networks. Close: Close the window of the Wizard.
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. Figure 4-12 • • • • Transmit/Receive Performance (%): A real time graph identifying the total, receive, and transmit utilization as a percentage the total possible.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T About Page The About page displays the current software version information. Figure 4-13 The following information is displayed in the About page: • Regional Domain: This is the region setting for the wireless adapter. The approved channels for the region are automatically scanned. Governments regulate the channels used for wireless transmission. Operating the wireless adapter in a different region may violate local laws.
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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.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter 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 http://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.
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 I want from the Networks browser list. The access point is available and there is good signal strength.
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.
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.
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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 TCP/IP Addressing: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm Wireless Communications: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm Preparing a Computer for Network Access: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wsdhcp/index.
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