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NETGEAR 108 Mbps
Wireless PCI Adapter
WG311T User Manual
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
202-10070-03
January 2007
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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
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• 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 Statement RF Exposure Information The radio module has been evaluated under FCC Bulletin OET 65C (01-01) and found to be compliant to
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Español Por medio de la presente NETGEAR, Inc. declara que el NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless [Spanish] PCI Adapter WG311T cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE. Ελλ η νική ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟ Υ Σ Α NETGEAR, Inc. ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤ Ι NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless [Greek] PCI Adapter WG311T ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤ ΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ ΑΠ ΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑ Ι ΤΙ Σ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑ Τ ΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ. Français Par la présente NETGEAR, Inc. dé
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Product and Publication Details Model Number: WG311T Publication Date: January 2007 Product Family: Wireless PCI Adapter Product Name: NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T Home or Business Product: Home Language: English Publication Part Number: 202-10070-03 v v5.0, January 2007
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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 ...............................................
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Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings ................................................2-11 Setting up WEP Encryption Security ............................................................................2-12 Setting up WPA2-PSK Security ....................................................................................2-13 Setting up WPA-PSK Security ......................................................................................2-15 Advanced Settings .........................
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About This Manual ® The NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T. 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 conventions:
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NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T 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/WG311T.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 • A
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NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T 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. – Click
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Chapter 1 Basic Setup The NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T 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 WG311T Wireless PCI Adapter and set up basic wireless connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). Advanced wireless network set up is
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NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T 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 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. However, if t
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NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual Your WG311T Wireless PCI Adapter 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). • Network Mode (Infrastructure or Ad-hoc): Infrastructure • Data security WEP, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-PSK en
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NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T 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. 2. Now, install the wireless PCI adapter. Figure 1-2 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
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NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual • NETGEAR Smart Wizard: Reveals more information about each network and makes it easier to troubleshoot network connection problems. See “Smart Wizard Status Bar” on page 1-7 and “Viewing Networks in Your Area” in Chapter 2. • Windows Zero Configuration Utility: See the Windows documentation or see the link to “Windows XP and Vista Wireless Configuration Utilities” in Appendix B. b. Click Next to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. You wil
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NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual 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, the Smart Wizard detects it. b. Follow the Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for saving a Profile. c. After you have reviewed the settings, click Finish. The WG311T icon appears in the system tray and on the desktop. The wizard initiates your wireless connect
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NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual • 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. • WG311T 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
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NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual If you right-click 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 1-8 WG311T Icon Colors The WG311T 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 ad
