Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 NETGEAR, Inc.
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Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus (Model WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter) does not exceed the Class B limits for radio-noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Contents Chapter 1 Introduction About the WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter ...................................................................1-1 Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products ............................................................1-1 What’s in the Box? ..........................................................................................................1-2 A Road Map for ‘How to Get There From Here’ .............................................................
To Start a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network ...............................................3-7 Enabling Wireless Security Features ..............................................................................3-7 Identifying the Wireless Network Name (SSID) and WEP Security Settings ...........3-8 To Configure WEP Encryption Security ....................................................................3-9 Statistics Tab Page ...............................................................................
Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP or 2000 ........................................... C-11 Glossary List of Glossary Terms ...................................................................................................
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Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter introduces the features, package contents, and appearance of the NETGEAR® 54 Mbps WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter. About the WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 gives you flexibility to install the PC in the most convenient location available. The WG311 v3 frees you from traditional Ethernet wiring that is limited by cabling requirements.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 The following NETGEAR products can be configured to communicate with the WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter: • • • • • • • • WG602 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WGR614 54 Mbps Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR511 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card MA111 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point MA311 802.11b Wireless PCI Adapter MR814 802.11b Wireless Cable/DSL Routers MA521 802.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 A Road Map for ‘How to Get There From Here’ The introduction and adoption of any new technology can be a difficult process. Wireless technology has removed one of the barriers to networking—running wires. It allows more people to try networking, while at the same time exposes them to the inherent complexity of networking. General networking concepts, set up, and maintenance can be difficult to understand.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 Table 1-1. If I Want To? A Road Map for How to Get There From Here What Do I Do? What’s Needed? Protect my 1. Assure that the 1. A wireless network with wireless wireless authentication and WEP connection from network has encryption enabled. snooping, security 2. Wireless networking hacking, or features equipment that supports WEP information enabled. encryption, such as the theft. 2.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 Table 1-1. If I Want To? A Road Map for How to Get There From Here What Do I Do? Exchange files 1. Use the between a Windows wirelessly Network connected Neighborhood notebook feature to computer and browse for other computers computers in in a my the combined combined wireless and wireless and wired network. wired network. 2.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 Table 1-1. If I Want To? A Road Map for How to Get There From Here What Do I Do? 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.
Chapter 2 Basic Setup This section describes how to install your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 and set up basic wireless connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). Advanced wireless network configuration is covered in Chapter 4, “Configuration” in this manual. Note: Indoors, computers can easily connect to 802.11 wireless networks at distances of several hundred feet.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 Observe Location and Range Guidelines Computers can connect over 802.11g wireless networks indoors at a range which varies significantly based on the physical location of the computer with the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3. For best results, avoid potential sources of interference, such as: • • • Large metal surfaces Microwaves 2.4 GHz Cordless phones In general, 802.11g wireless devices can communicate through walls.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 Your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 factory default basic settings are: • Network Name Service Set Identification (SSID): ANY — a special name which indicates the first available network will be used Note: In order for the WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter to communicate with a wireless access point or wireless adapter, all devices must be configured with the same wireless network name (SSID).
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 For Windows XP Users Installing a WG311 v3 Install the WG311 v3 software. a. Power on your computer, let the operating system boot up completely, and log in as needed. b. Insert the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 Resource CD into your CD drive. The Resource CD main page shown at the right will load. c. Click the “Install Driver & Utility” link. d.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 Install the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3. a. Shut down the PC and remove the power cord. Insert the WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter into an available PCI slot. Connect the antenna to the adapter and position the antenna to the up position. Reconnect the power cord and reboot the computer. b. The Found New Hardware Wizard displays. Click Next and follow the prompts to proceed.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 Configure your WG311 v3 and save the Profile. a. Click the system tray icon to open the WG311 v3 Smart Wizard Wireless Assistant. The Settings page opens. b. Change the Network Name SSID to match your network. Tip: Instead of typing in the SSID, you can use the Network tab to view the available wireless networks. Double-click on the desired network. c. Click Apply to activate the connection. Wireless Assistant Settings Tab page d.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 Verify wireless connectivity to your network. a. Click the WG311 v3 icon in the Windows system tray to open the wizard. Note: You can use the Networks tab to verify the availability of wireless networks and their SSIDs. For more information, see “Understanding the Configuration Options” on page 4-1. b. Verify that your connection information matches your wireless network. c. Verify connectivity to the Internet or network resources.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 For Windows 2000 & 98/Me Users Installing a WG311 v3 Install the WG311 v3 software. Note: Windows 2000 may require you to be logged on with administrator rights. a. Power on your computer, let the operating system boot up completely, and log in as needed. b. Insert the Resource CD for the WG311 v3 into your CD drive. The Resource CD main page shown at the right will load. c. Click the “Install Driver & Utility” link.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 Install the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3. a. Shut down the PC and remove the power cord. Insert the WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter into an available PCI slot. b. Reconnect the power cord and reboot the computer. After a short delay, the Found New Hardware Wizard displays. c. You will be prompted to choose the country where you are located. Select your location from the list. d.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 Configure your WG311 v3 and save the Profile. a. Click the system tray icon to open the WG311 v3 Smart Wizard Wireless Assistant. The Settings page opens. b. Change the Network Name SSID to match your network. Tip: Instead of typing in the SSID, you can use the Network tab to view the available wireless networks. Double-click on the desired network. c. Click Apply to activate the connection. Wireless Assistant Settings Tab page d.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 Verify wireless connectivity to your network. a. Click the WG311 v3 icon in the Windows system tray to open the wizard. Note: You can use the Networks tab to verify the availability of wireless networks and their SSIDs. For more information, see “Understanding the Configuration Options” on page 4-1. b. Verify that your connection information matches your wireless network. c. Verify connectivity to the Internet or network resources.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors The System Tray (SysTray) resides on one end of the taskbar in the Microsoft Windows desktop. Color Condition Description Red The wireless PCI Adapter has no connection to any other wireless node. The wireless PCI Adapter is not able to link to any other wireless node or the link is lost. Check your configuration or try moving to a location where the wireless signal quality is better.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 About Page The About page displays important information about the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3. Figure 2-1: About page The About page shows the following information: • Regional Domain: This is the region setting for the wireless adapter. The approved channels for this region are automatically scanned. Governments regulate the channels used for wireless transmission.
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Chapter 3 Configuration This section describes how to configure your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 for wireless connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and use the data security encryption features. Note: The instructions in this section refer to the NETGEAR WG311 v3 configuration utility. Windows XP users must first disable the Windows XP configuration utility.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 There are two types of wireless network connections you can configure: • • Infrastructure Mode — uses the 802.11 infrastructure mode. Ad-Hoc Mode — uses the 802.11 ad-hoc mode For more information on 802.11 wireless network modes, see “Wireless Networking Overview” on page B-1 of this manual. Networks Tab Page The Networks page shows the available networks at your location.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 • MAC Address: Identifies the hardware address (MAC Address) of the wireless device broadcasting this information. • Mode: Identifies the type of wireless network — Access Point (Infrastructure) or Computer-to-computer (Ad-Hoc). To connect to a network: 1. Click Scan to view the available networks. 2. Click on the column header to sort for better viewing if you have many networks. 3. Double-click to connect to the SSID. 4.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 2. Configure the wireless Network settings. a. In the Network Type section, be sure that Infrastructure is selected. b. Enter the SSID. This is also called the Wireless Network Name. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is configured in the access point. Tip: You can click the Networks tab to view a list of the available wireless networks and their SSIDs at your location. 3.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 To Configure an Ad Hoc Mode Profile Note: Ad-Hoc mode will not work using DHCP settings. Ad-Hoc mode requires either static IP addresses (such as 192.168.0.1) or other appropriate Windows networking configuration parameters such as adding IPX protocol support.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 3. Configure the PC network settings. a. Configure each PC with either a static IP address or with the IPX protocol. Note: For instructions on configuring static IP addresses or the IPX protocol, refer to the networking tutorial on your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 Resource CD. b. Restart the PCs. 4. Verify wireless connectivity between your peer devices. Verify connectivity by using the Ping program: a.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 To Start a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network 1. Fill in the Network Name (SSID). 2. Select the Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) network type. 3. Click Initiate Ad Hoc. The Ad Hoc Setting dialog box will appear, as shown below. Figure 3-4: Ad Hoc Setting dialog box 4. In the Start Ad Hoc field, choose the wireless standard (802.11b or 802.11g) for your Ad Hoc computer-to-computer network. 5.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 The procedures below identify how to configure the WEP encryption settings of your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3. Identifying the Wireless Network Name (SSID) and WEP Security Settings Print this form, fill in the configuration parameters and put it in a safe place for possible future reference. For an existing wireless network, the person who set up the network will be able to provide this information.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 To Configure WEP Encryption Security Following the steps below to configure WEP Encryption Security. 1. Run the WG311 v3 Configuration Utility. Click the WG311 v3 icon in the Windows system tray and the Settings tab page opens Figure 3-5: Settings tab page 2. Configure the Security settings. a. Select the Use WEP Encryption check box. b. Enter the SSID. This is also called the Wireless Network Name.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 4. Select the WEP encryption strength you will use. The choices are: • • 64-bit WEP data encryption 128-bit WEP data encryption Note: Larger encryption keys require more processing and may slow the communications response times. 5. Select Create with Passphrase and enter the passphrase. The configuration utility will automatically generate the WEP keys. Note: The characters are case sensitive.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 Statistics Tab Page The Statistics page provides real time and historical trend information on the data traffic and performance of your wireless adapter. Figure 3-6: Statistics tab page • Transmit/Receive Performance (%): A real time graph identifying the Total, Receive, and Transmit utilization as a percentage the total possible.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 Advanced Settings Page Generally, the Advanced settings should not require adjustment. Except for the power saving setting, changing any of the settings incorrectly on this page could cause your wireless connection to fail. Figure 3-7: Advanced Settings page • Power Saving: Select On if you are using a notebook computer running on battery power.
Appendix A Technical Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3. Antennae 2 Integrated internal diversity antennae Radio Data Rate 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps (Auto Rate Sensing) Frequency 2.4GHz to 2.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 A-2 Technical Specifications
Appendix B Wireless Networking Basics This chapter provides an overview of Wireless networking. Wireless Networking Overview The WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter conforms to the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.11b standard for wireless LANs (WLANs) and a product update will bring the WG311 v3 into conformance to the 802.11g standard when it is ratified. On an 802.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 Ad-Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup) In an ad-hoc network, computers are brought together as needed; thus, there is no structure or fixed points to the network - each node can generally communicate with any other node. There is no Access Point involved in this configuration.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 802.11 Authentication The 802.11 standard defines several services that govern how two 802.11 devices communicate. The following events must occur before an 802.11 Station can communicate with an Ethernet network through an access point such as the one built in to the WG311 v3: 1. Turn on the wireless station. 2. The station listens for messages from any access points that are in range. 3.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 802.11b Authentication Open System Steps Access Point 1) Authentication request sent to AP IN TER N ET 2) AP authenticates Client attempting to connect Cable/DSL ProSafeWirelessVPN Security Firewall PWR W LA N MODEL LO CA L LNK FVM318 100 TEST ACT Enable LNK/ACT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 CSU/DSU or DLS modem 3) Client connects to network Figure B-1: 802.
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Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 Key Size The IEEE 802.11 standard supports two types of WEP encryption: 40-bit and 128-bit. The 64-bit WEP data encryption method, allows for a five-character (40-bit) input. Additionally, 24 factory-set bits are added to the forty-bit input to generate a 64-bit encryption key. (The 24 factory-set bits are not user-configurable). This encryption key will be used to encrypt/decrypt all data transmitted via the wireless interface.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 Whatever keys you enter for an AP, you must also enter the same keys for the client adapter in the same order. In other words, WEP key 1 on the AP must match WEP key 1 on the client adapter, WEP key 2 on the AP must match WEP key 2 on the client adapter, etc. The AP and the client adapters can have different default WEP Keys as long as the keys are in the same order.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 Table 3-1. 802.11b and g Radio Frequency Channels Channel Center Frequency Frequency Spread 11 2462 MHz 2449.5 MHz - 2474.5 MHz 12 2467 MHz 2454.5 MHz - 2479.5 MHz 13 2472 MHz 2459.5 MHz - 2484.5 MHz Note: The available channels supported by the wireless products in various countries are different. The preferred channel separation between the channels in neighboring wireless networks is 25 MHz (5 channels).
Appendix C Preparing Your PCs for Network Access This appendix describes how to prepare your PCs to connect to the Internet through the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3. For adding file and print sharing to your network, please consult the Windows help information included with the version of Windows installed on each computer on your network.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 Install or Verify Windows Networking Components To install or verify the necessary components for IP networking: 1. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Network icon. The Network window opens, which displays a list of installed components: You must have an Ethernet adapter or an WG311 v3, the TCP/IP protocol, and the Client for Microsoft Networks.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 a. b. c. d. Click the Add button. Select Client, and then click Add. Select Microsoft. Select Client for Microsoft Networks, and then click OK. If you need to add File and Print Sharing for Microsoft Networks: a. b. c. d. Click the Add button. Select Client, and then click Add. Select Microsoft. Select File and Print Sharing for Microsoft Networks, and then click OK. 3. Restart your PC for the changes to take effect.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 Verify the following settings as shown: • Client for Microsoft Network exists • Ethernet adapter is present • TCP/IP is present • Primary Network Logon is set to Windows logon Click on the Properties button. The following TCP/IP Properties window will display.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 By default, the IP Address tab is open on this window. • Verify the following: Obtain an IP address automatically is selected. If not selected, click in the radio button to the left of it to select it. This setting is required to enable the DHCP server to automatically assign an IP address. • Click OK to continue. Restart the PC. Repeat these steps for each PC with this version of Windows on your network.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 2. Type winipcfg, and then click OK. The IP Configuration window opens, which lists (among other things), your IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. 3. From the drop-down box, select your Ethernet adapter.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP or 2000 You will find there are many similarities in the procedures for different Windows systems when using DHCP to configure TCP/IP. The following steps will walk you through the configuration process for each of these versions of Windows. DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP Locate your Network Neighborhood icon. • Select Control Panel from the Windows XP Start Menu.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 Now you should be at the Local Area Network Connection Status window. This box displays the connection status, duration, speed, and activity statistics. Administrator logon access rights are needed to use this window. • Click the Properties button to view details about the connection. The TCP/IP details are presented on the Support tab page. • Select Internet Protocol, and click Properties to view the configuration information.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 Verify that Obtain an IP address automatically radio button is selected and that the Obtain DNS server address automatically radio button is selected. • Click the OK button. This completes the DHCP configuration in Windows XP. Repeat these steps for each PC with this version of Windows on your network.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box appears. Verify that you have the correct Ethernet card selected in the Connect using: box and that the following two items are displayed and selected in the box of “Components checked are used by this connection:” • • Client for Microsoft Networks and Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Click OK.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP or 2000 To check your PC’s TCP/IP configuration: 1. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, and then click Run. The Run window opens. 2. Type cmd and then click OK. A command window opens 3.
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 C-12 Preparing Your PCs for Network Access
Glossary List of Glossary Terms Use the list below to find definitions for technical terms used in this manual. 10BASE-T IEEE 802.3 specification for 10 Mbps Ethernet over twisted pair wiring. 100BASE-Tx IEEE 802.3 specification for 100 Mbps Ethernet over twisted pair wiring. 802.11b IEEE specification for wireless networking at 11 Mbps using direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS) technology and operating in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2.4GHz. 802.
Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 198.105.232.4. The DNS system is, in fact, its own network. If one DNS server doesn't know how to translate a particular domain name, it asks another one, and so on, until the correct IP address is returned. Domain Name A descriptive name for an address or group of addresses on the Internet. Domain names are of the form of a registered entity name plus one of a number of predefined top level suffixes such as .com, .edu, .uk, etc.
Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 IPX Short for Internetwork Packet Exchange, a networking protocol used by the Novell NetWare operating systems. Like UDP/IP, IPX is a datagram protocol used for connectionless communications. Higher-level protocols, such as SPX and NCP, are used for additional error recovery services. ISP Internet service provider. Internet Protocol The main internetworking protocol used in the Internet.
Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 packet A block of information sent over a network. A packet typically contains a source and destination network address, some protocol and length information, a block of data, and a checksum. router A device that forwards data between networks. An IP router forwards data based on IP source and destination addresses. Routing Information Protocol RIP.
Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 wide area network WAN. A long distance link used to extend or connect remotely located local area networks. The Internet is a large WAN. Wi-Fi A trade name for the 802.11b wireless networking standard, given by the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance (WECA, see http://www.wi-fi.net), an industry standards group promoting interoperability among 802.11b devices. Windows Internet Naming Service WINS.
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wireless connection indicators 2-11, 2-12 default configuration settings 2-2 location and range guidelines 2-2 Wireless Ethernet B-1 wireless network name 1-3 wireless security configuring WEP 3-9 enabling 3-7, 3-8 Index-2
