Netgear WG311v3 WG311v3 Reference Manual

Netgear WG311v3 - 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter Manual

Get Netgear WG311v3 - 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter PDF manuals and user guides View all Netgear WG311v3 manuals
Add to My Manuals
Save this manual to your list of manuals

Netgear WG311v3 manual content summary:

  • Netgear WG311v3 | WG311v3 Reference Manual - Page 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
  • Netgear WG311v3 | WG311v3 Reference Manual - Page 2
    software upgrades. NETGEAR, INC. Support Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR, for US & Canada only. For other countries, see your Support information card. E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.netgear WG311 v3 has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device,
  • Netgear WG311v3 | WG311v3 Reference Manual - Page 3
    service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR, Inc., dass sich das Gerät NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3
  • Netgear WG311v3 | WG311v3 Reference Manual - Page 4
    o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE. Greek] NETGEAR, Inc NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 1999/5/ΕΚ. Français [French] Par la présente NETGEAR, Inc. déclare que l'appareil NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres
  • Netgear WG311v3 | WG311v3 Reference Manual - Page 5
    år av direktiv 1999/5/EG. Product and Publication Details Model Number: Publication Date: Product Family: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: Publication Part Number: WG311 v3 February 2007 Wireless PCI Adapter NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 Home English 202-10091-03
  • Netgear WG311v3 | WG311v3 Reference Manual - Page 6
    vi v3.0, February 2007
  • Netgear WG311v3 | WG311v3 Reference Manual - Page 7
    Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet 1-7 WG311 v3 Icon Colors 1-8 The Smart Wizard Status Bar 1-8 WG311 v3 LED ...1-9 Removing the WG311 v3 Software 1-10 Upgrading the WG311 v3 Software 1-10 Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration
  • Netgear WG311v3 | WG311v3 Reference Manual - Page 8
    Wireless Security ...2-10 Using Wireless Security Features 2-10 Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings 2-11 Setting ...2-17 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Tips ...3-1 Ad Hoc Mode is Not Working Correctly 3-3 Windows XP Occasional Connection Problems 3-3 Appendix A Technical
  • Netgear WG311v3 | WG311v3 Reference Manual - Page 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.
  • Netgear WG311v3 | WG311v3 Reference Manual - Page 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
  • Netgear WG311v3 | WG311v3 Reference Manual - Page 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
  • Netgear WG311v3 | WG311v3 Reference Manual - Page 12
    NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual xii v3.0, February 2007
  • Netgear WG311v3 | WG311v3 Reference Manual - Page 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 WG311v3 | WG311v3 Reference Manual - Page 14
    : • NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 • Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 • NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 Resource CD, including: - Wireless Assistant - Configuration Utility Software - This Reference Manual • Warranty card • Support
  • Netgear WG311v3 | WG311v3 Reference Manual - Page 15
    security, advanced settings, and Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) instructions are covered in Chapter 2, "Network Connections and Wireless Security". To install the WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter: 1. First, install the NETGEAR software: Insert the NETGEAR CD. If the CD main page does not appear, double
  • Netgear WG311v3 | WG311v3 Reference Manual - Page 16
    your computer. 3. Use the Smart Wizard to set up your wireless PCI adapter. a. Windows 2000, 98SE/ME users go to Step b. Windows XP or Vista users can set up the wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utilities. 1-4 v3.0, February 2007
  • Netgear WG311v3 | WG311v3 Reference Manual - Page 17
    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
  • Netgear WG311v3 | WG311v3 Reference Manual - Page 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-
  • Netgear WG311v3 | WG311v3 Reference Manual - Page 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
  • Netgear WG311v3 | WG311v3 Reference Manual - Page 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 Red Yellow Green Condition Description The wireless PCI
  • Netgear WG311v3 | WG311v3 Reference Manual - Page 21
    NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Understanding the Status Bar Wireless network Security Channel Throughput Signal strength Find a Network Connection status Identifies which wireless network you have joined. • Locked: security enabled. • Unlocked: security not enabled. The
  • Netgear WG311v3 | WG311v3 Reference Manual - Page 22
    NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Removing the WG311 v3 Software You can remove the wireless adapter software in these two ways: • Navigate the Windows Start menu to the WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter program group, select the uninstall option, and follow the screen prompts. •
  • Netgear WG311v3 | WG311v3 Reference Manual - Page 23
    ) and how to set up wireless security for the Wireless PCI Adapter so that it matches the wireless security settings for your network. If you chose the Windows XP or Windows Vista Zero Configuration utility during installation, and now you want to use the Smart Wizard, then you need to disable the
  • Netgear WG311v3 | WG311v3 Reference Manual - Page 24
    Wizard These instructions explain how to use the NETGEAR WG311 v3 Smart Wizard to change the WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter wireless settings. When you have installed the software from the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 Resource CD, the icon appears on your desktop and in the Windows
  • Netgear WG311v3 | WG311v3 Reference Manual - Page 25
    NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual of the wireless device broadcasting this information. • Mode: Identifies the type of wireless network - . • Scan: Check for wireless networks. Clicking Scan refreshes the page. • Close: Close the window of the Wizard. 2-3 v3.0, February 2007
  • Netgear WG311v3 | WG311v3 Reference Manual - Page 26
    NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Finding a Network During the WG311 v3 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
  • Netgear WG311v3 | WG311v3 Reference Manual - Page 27
    NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual 4. Follow the steps of the wizard to specify the wireless security if used, and to create a profile. 5. Review you settings, and click Finish. The Smart Wizard initiates your wireless connection. You can use the Status Bar to verify your
  • Netgear WG311v3 | WG311v3 Reference Manual - Page 28
    NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router Follow these instructions to set up the WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter to connect to a wireless access point or router. 1. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings page
  • Netgear WG311v3 | WG311v3 Reference Manual - Page 29
    on setting up static IP addresses on a Windows PC, refer to the PC Networking Tutorial included on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 Resource CD. Follow the instructions below to create an Ad Hoc mode profile. 1. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings page opens:. Figure
  • Netgear WG311v3 | WG311v3 Reference Manual - Page 30
    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. On the Windows taskbar click the Start button, and then click Run. Figure
  • Netgear WG311v3 | WG311v3 Reference Manual - Page 31
    NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual 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." Figure 2-7 At this point the connection is established. Note: If you
  • Netgear WG311v3 | WG311v3 Reference Manual - Page 32
    NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual 6. Click OK. Note: The channel number differs depending on the country. The connection speed automatically defaults to the highest speed. Wireless Security Many networks use wireless security to encrypt wireless data communications. If you
  • Netgear WG311v3 | WG311v3 Reference Manual - Page 33
    NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual 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
  • Netgear WG311v3 | WG311v3 Reference Manual - Page 34
    NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Setting up WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to configure WEP Encryption Security. 1. Run the WG311 v3 Smart Wizard. a. Make sure the WG311 v3 software is installed and the WG311 v3 is installed in a PCI slot in your computer. b.
  • Netgear WG311v3 | WG311v3 Reference Manual - Page 35
    NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual 3. Select the WEP encryption strength you will use. • 64-bit WEP data encryption • 128-bit in the other devices, you must manually enter the keys to match exactly what is in the access point and other 802.11b wireless devices. 5. Save your
  • Netgear WG311v3 | WG311v3 Reference Manual - Page 36
    NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Setting up WPA2-PSK Security Follow the steps below to configure WPA2-PSK Security. 1. Run the WG311 v3 Smart Wizard. a. Make sure the WG311 v3 software is installed and the WG311 v3 is properly installed in the PCI slot in your computer. b.
  • Netgear WG311v3 | WG311v3 Reference Manual - Page 37
    NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Setting up WPA-PSK Security Follow the steps below to configure WPA-PSK Security. 1. Run the WG311 v3 Smart Wizard. a. Make sure the WG311 v3 software is installed and the WG311 v3 is properly installed in a PCI slot in your computer. b. Use
  • Netgear WG311v3 | WG311v3 Reference Manual - Page 38
    NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Advanced Settings The Advanced Settings should normally work in their default settings. On the real time and historical trend information on the data traffic and performance of your wireless adapter. Figure 2-13 2-16 v3.0, February 2007
  • Netgear WG311v3 | WG311v3 Reference Manual - Page 39
    NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual • Transmit/Receive wireless transmission. Operating the wireless adapter in a different region may violate local laws. • Driver Version: The wireless adapter driver version. • Driver Date: The wireless adapter driver release date. v3
  • Netgear WG311v3 | WG311v3 Reference Manual - Page 40
    NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual • 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.
  • Netgear WG311v3 | WG311v3 Reference Manual - Page 41
    at http://www.netgear.com/support/main.asp. Table 3-1. Troubleshooting Tips Problem Action The WG311 v3 LEDs are not lit. he WG311 v3 is not installed in the PCI slot properly or the WG311 v3 software is not loaded. • Remove and reinstall the WG311 v3. • Check the Windows device manager to see
  • Netgear WG311v3 | WG311v3 Reference Manual - Page 42
    NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Table 3-1. Troubleshooting Tips (continued) Problem Action The Smart Wizard keeps asking me to save If you change the settings the Smart Wizard offers you the settings. chance to save the changes. To avoid this prompt, simply click
  • Netgear WG311v3 | WG311v3 Reference Manual - Page 43
    XP Update Service may not be able to connect to the Internet, may have dropped wireless connections, or both when using the WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter. You can delete this Hotfix from the Add or Remove Program utility in the Control Panel. To delete Windows XP Hotfix (SP2) Q815485: 1. Click Start
  • Netgear WG311v3 | WG311v3 Reference Manual - Page 44
    NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual 3-4 v3.0, February 2007
  • Netgear WG311v3 | WG311v3 Reference Manual - Page 45
    for the WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter. Antenna Antenna Radio Data Rate Frequency Emissions Bus interface Provided drivers Weight LED Operating Environment Encryption Warranty 1 Integrated internal antenna external antenna 1, 2, 5.5, 11, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps (Auto Rate
  • Netgear WG311v3 | WG311v3 Reference Manual - Page 46
    NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual A-2 v3.0, February 2007
  • Netgear WG311v3 | WG311v3 Reference Manual - Page 47
    can use to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product. Document Windows XP and Vista Wireless Configuration Utilities Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing: Wireless Communications: Preparing a Computer for Network Access: Virtual Private Networking (VPN
  • Netgear WG311v3 | WG311v3 Reference Manual - Page 48
    NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual B-2 v3.0, February 2007
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 22
  • 23
  • 24
  • 25
  • 26
  • 27
  • 28
  • 29
  • 30
  • 31
  • 32
  • 33
  • 34
  • 35
  • 36
  • 37
  • 38
  • 39
  • 40
  • 41
  • 42
  • 43
  • 44
  • 45
  • 46
  • 47
  • 48
202-10091-03
February 2007
NETGEAR
, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
NETGEAR 54 Mbps
Wireless PCI Adapter
WG311v3 User Manual