Technical Support - NETGEAR WG311T Installation Manual

Windows 2000, Me/98SE Basic Installation
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First, install the WG311T software
a. Power on your desktop PC and log into the Windows
Operating System.
b. Insert the Resource CD for the WG311T into your CD-ROM
drive. The CD main page shown below will load.
c. Click the Install Driver & Utility link.
d. Follow the InstallShield Wizard steps, and click Finish when done.
If prompted to Restart the computer, choose Shut Down.
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Next, install the WG311T Wireless PCI Adapter
a. Shut down the PC and remove its power cord. Insert the
WG311T Wireless PCI Adapter into an available PCI slot.
Reconnect the power cord and reboot the computer.
b. After a short delay, the Found New Hardware Wizard displays.
Note: If a Windows 2000 displays a Digital Signature Not
Found warning, click Yes to continue the installation.
When the installation is complete, you will see the WG311T system
tray icon on the lower right portion of the Windows task bar.
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3 Now, configure your WG311T
a. Open the WG311T Smart Wireless Settings Utility by clicking
on the icon the Windows system tray. The utility opens to
the Settings page.
b. Change the Network
Name SSID to match
your network.
Tip: As an alternative to
typing in the SSID, you
can use the Network tab
to view the available
wireless networks, and
double click on the
desired network.
c. Click Apply to activate the connection.
d. You can also enter a profile name and click on the Save Profile
button to store current settings.
Note: The status bar at the bottom of the utility reports the speed of
your connection. 108 Mbps speed is only possible when your wireless
network has a 108 Mbps access point such as in the NETGEAR
WGT624 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router or NETGEAR
WGT634U 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router.
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Finally, verify wireless network connectivity
Note: You can also use the Networks tab to verify the availability of
wireless networks and their SSIDs. Please see the Reference Manual on
the Resource CD.
a. Verify that your connection information matches your
wireless network.
b. Verify connectivity to the Internet or network resources.
Note: If you are unable to connect, see troubleshooting tips in
the Basic Installation section of the Reference Manual on the
Resource CD.
May 2004

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