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- 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...
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Page 2: Technical Support
In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. - Page 3 • 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.
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Page 7: Table Of 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 ...1-1 Verify System Requirements ...1-1 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines ...1-2 What Is in the Box ...1-2 WG311 v3 Default Wireless Settings ...1-2 Installation ...1-3... - Page 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 ...2-14 Setting up WPA-PSK Security ...2-15 Advanced Settings ...2-16 Statistics Page ...2-16 About Page ...2-17 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Tips ...3-1...
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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. -
Page 10: How To Use This Manual
• button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. online knowledge base for the product model. • Links to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters. - Page 11 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. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual v3.0, February 2007...
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Page 13: 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. -
Page 14: Observe Wireless Location And Range Guidelines
• Support information card If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the product for repair. WG311 v3 Default Wireless Settings If this is a new wireless network installation, use the factory default settings to set up the network and verify wireless connectivity. -
Page 15: Installation
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 click Autorun.exe on the CD. a. Click Install the Software. The Check for Updates window opens. - Page 16 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.
- Page 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”...
- 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. 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.
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Page 19: Connecting To Wireless Networks And The Internet
WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter LED: The LED on the wireless PCI adapter shows the network connection. Solid indicates a connection. The LED blinks when the wireless PCI adapter is looking for a network association. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual “Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet” on 1-8. -
Page 20: Wg311 V3 Icon Colors
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. -
Page 21: Wg311 V3 Led
Solid green indicates that the WG311 v3 has established a connection. • The LED blinks when the WG311 v3 is trying to establish a connection but is unable to do so. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Chapter 3, v3.0, February 2007... -
Page 22: Removing The Wg311 V3 Software
WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter option, and follow the screen prompts. Upgrading the WG311 v3 Software Upgrades may be available at the NETGEAR website. To install an upgrade, follow these steps. 1. Write down the settings for any profiles that you want to save. They will not be retained. -
Page 23: Network Connections And Wireless Security
Smart Wizard, then you need to disable the Windows utility. If you are working with the Vista configuration utility, see the online document: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility To disable the Windows Zero Configuration utility: 1. -
Page 24: Understanding The Smart Wizard
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Understanding the Smart 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 System Tray. - Page 25 Connect: Connect to the network that you selected. • Scan: Check for wireless networks. Clicking Scan refreshes the page. • Close: Close the window of the Wizard. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual “Finding a Network” on page v3.0, February 2007 2-4.
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Page 26: Finding A Network
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 and select the one that you want to use. -
Page 27: Profiles
Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) – Connect directly to another computer with the 802.11 ad hoc mode. For more information on 802.11 wireless network modes, see the wireless reference document at: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual “The Smart Wizard Status Bar” on page v3.0, February 2007 1-8. -
Page 28: Setting Up A Profile To Connect To An Access Point Or Router
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. -
Page 29: Setting Up A Computer-To-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile
IP addresses (such as 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. - Page 30 Configure each PC with either a static IP address or with the IPX protocol. Note: For instructions on configuring static IP addresses, refer to the networking tutorial on your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 Resource CD.
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Page 31: Starting A Computer-To-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection
Use the Networks tab to view the channels in use in your area. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual “Removing the WG311 v3 Software” in Chapter “Internet Networking and TCP/IP... -
Page 32: Wireless Security
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 try to connect to a network with wireless security the Smart Wizard detects it. -
Page 33: Wireless Network Name (Ssid) And Security Settings
Enter a word or group of printable characters. When you use WPA-PSK, the other devices in the network will not connect unless they are set to WPA-PSK as well and are configured with the correct Passphrase. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual v3.0, February 2007 2-11... -
Page 34: Setting Up Wep Encryption Security
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. - Page 35 Click the Save Profile button. All the configuration settings are saved in this profile. b. Click Apply. c. Click Close to exit the configuration utility. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual v3.0, February 2007 2-13...
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Page 36: Setting Up Wpa2-Psk Security
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. -
Page 37: Setting Up Wpa-Psk Security
Click the Save Profile button. All the configuration settings are saved in this profile. b. Click Apply, and then click Close to exit the Smart Wizard. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual “Wireless Communications:” in Appendix v3.0, February 2007... -
Page 38: Advanced Settings
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Advanced Settings The Advanced Settings should normally work in their default settings. On the Settings tab click the Advanced Settings button to display the dialog box shown below: Figure 2-12... -
Page 39: About Page
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. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual v3.0, February 2007 2-17... - 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. If you are communicating with such a network, you would have to provide the address shown here to the network administrator before you would be allowed to connect.
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Page 41: Troubleshooting
Wireless Networks and the Internet” on page Troubleshooting Tips Use the information below to solve common problems you may encounter. Also, refer to the knowledge base on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support/main.asp. Table 3-1. Troubleshooting Tips Problem The WG311 v3 LEDs are not lit. - Page 42 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Table 3-1. Troubleshooting Tips (continued) Problem The Smart Wizard keeps asking me to save settings. Two WG311 v3 icons are in the system tray. You have an older software version installed on your system...
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Page 43: Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly
3. Restart your computer and rerun the Smart Display Setup Wizard. This should solve your connection issue. You can restore this hotfix by following the link below: http://microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=009D8425-CE2B-47A4-ABEC- 274845DC9E91&displaylang=en NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual v3.0, February 2007... - Page 44 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual v3.0, February 2007...
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Page 45: Technical Specifications
This appendix provides technical specifications for the WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter. Antenna 1 Integrated internal antenna Antenna external antenna Radio Data Rate 1, 2, 5.5, 11, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps (Auto Rate Sensing) Frequency 2.4GHz to 2.5GHz (CCK and OFDM Modulation) Emissions... - Page 46 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual v3.0, February 2007...
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Page 47: 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 Windows XP and Vista http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/ Wireless Configuration index.htm Utilities Internet Networking and http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm TCP/IP Addressing: Wireless Communications: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm... - Page 48 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual v3.0, February 2007...