Summary of the content on the page No. 1
NETGEAR 54 Mbps
Wireless PCI Adapter
WG311v3 User Manual
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
202-10091-03
February 2007
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
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 & Canada only. For other countries, see your Support information card. E-mail: support@netgear.com Website: http://www.netgear.com Statement of Conditions In the inte
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
• Increase the separation between the equipment or devices • Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver’s • Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance FCC Caution: Any change or modification to the product not expressly approved by Netgear could void the user’s authority to operate the device. FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements SAR Statement The NETGEAR WG311 v3 has been tested for body-worn Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) compliance. The F
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
Eesti Käesolevaga kinnitab NETGEAR, Inc. seadme NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI [Estonian] Adapter WG311 v3 vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele. English Hereby, NETGEAR, Inc., declares that this NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Español Por medio de la presente NETGEAR, Inc. declara que el NETGEAR 54 Mbp
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
Suomi NETGEAR, Inc. vakuuttaa täten että NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 [Finnish] v3 tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen. Svenska Härmed intygar NETGEAR, Inc. att denna [utrustningstyp] står I överensstämmelse med [Swedish] de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG. Product and Publication Details Model Number: WG311 v3 Publication Date: Februar
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
vi v3.0, February 2007
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
Contents About This Manual Conventions, Formats, and Scope ................................................................................... ix How to Use This Manual ................................................................................................... x How to Print this Manual .................................................................................................... x Chapter 1 Basic Setup What You Need Before You Begin ...............................................
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
Wireless Security ..........................................................................................................2-10 Using Wireless Security Features ................................................................................2-10 Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings ................................................2-11 Setting up WEP Encryption Security ............................................................................2-12 Setting up WPA2-PSK Security ....
Summary of the content on the page No. 9
About This Manual ® The NETGEAR NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3. The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. Conventions, Formats, and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in the following paragraphs: • Typographical Conventions. This manual uses the following typographical
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website in Appendix B, “Related Documents”. Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. website at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WG311 v3.asp. How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes the following: • Buttons, and , for browsing forwards or backwards through the manual one page at a time •
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual – 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 Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page. – Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page in the manual. The PDF version of the complete manual opens in a browser window. – Clic
Summary of the content on the page No. 12
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual xii v3.0, February 2007
Summary of the content on the page No. 13
Chapter 1 Basic Setup The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 lets you connect a PC computer to wireless networks. It is designed for PC computers running Microsoft Windows. For information about product features and compatible NETGEAR products, see the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com. This chapter describes how to install your WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter and set up basic wireless connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). Advanced wireless network setting
Summary of the content on the page No. 14
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines Computers can connect over wireless networks indoors at a range which vary significantly based on the physical location of the computer with the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3. For best results, avoid potential sources of interference, such as: • Large metal surfaces •Microwaves • 2.4 GHz Cordless phones In general, wireless devices can communicate through walls. However, if
Summary of the content on the page No. 15
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Your WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter factory default basic settings are: • Network Name Service Set Identification (SSID): Any (First available network) Note: In order for the WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter to communicate with a wireless access point or wireless adapter, all devices must be set up to use the same wireless network name (SSID). • Network Mode (Infrastructure or Ad-hoc): Infrastructure • Data security WEP, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-P
Summary of the content on the page No. 16
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual b. If you are connected to the Internet, click Check for Updates. If not, you can choose to install from the CD. c. Follow the Wizard steps and click Next to continue, and to install the software. d. When the software has been installed the Connection Wizard prompts you to shut down the computer. Figure 1-2 2. Now, install the wireless PCI adapter. e. Shut down your computer and unplug the power cord. f. Open the case and insert your WG
Summary of the content on the page No. 17
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Figure 1-3 • NETGEAR Smart Wizard: Reveals more information about each network and makes it easier to troubleshoot network connection problems. • Windows configuration utilities: See the Windows documentation or “Using Windows XP and Vista Wireless Configuration Utilities” at: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm b. Click Next to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. You will be prompted to let the wizard help
Summary of the content on the page No. 18
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual 4. Connect to a wireless network. a. Select the wireless network from the drop-down list, and the wizard records your choice. Hidden Figure 1-5 Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). These networks are in the drop-down list, but the Network Name (SSID) is blank. If the network uses security, then the Smart Wizard detects it. b. Follow the Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for saving a Profile. c. After you
Summary of the content on the page No. 19
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. Figure 1-6 5. Use the status bar to verify your wireless connectivity. For more details about connecting, see “Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet” on page 1-7. Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet The WG311 v3 has indicators in three locations that show the status of your connection to a wireless network and to the Internet: • WG311 v3 Icon: After you install the WG311 v3
Summary of the content on the page No. 20
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual WG311 v3 Icon Colors The WG311 v3 icon is on the desktop and in the Windows System Tray. The System Tray is located on one end of the taskbar in the Microsoft Windows desktop. 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 wir
