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Installation Guide for the
NETGEAR 54 Mbps
Wireless PCI Adapter
WG311 v2
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
Version v1.1
December 2003

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  • Page 1 Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Version v1.1 December 2003...

  • 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 This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 Tested to Comply with FCC Standards...
  • Page 4 If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: •...
  • Page 5 ETSI RF specification Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters ETSI EN 300 328 (ERM); Wideband Transmission systems; data transmission Part 1 V1.2.2 (2000-07) equipment operating in the 2,4 GHz ISM band and using spread spectrum modulation techniques; Part 1: Technical characteristics and test conditions ETSI EN 300 328 Part 2: Harmonized EN covering essential requirements Part 2 V1.1.1 (2000-07)
  • Page 6 December 2003...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Introduction About the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 ........1-1 Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products ............1-1 What’s in the Box? ......................1-2 A Road Map for ‘How to Get There From Here’ .............1-2 Chapter 2 Basic Setup What You Will Need Before You Begin ................2-1...
  • Page 8 Identifying the Wireless Network Name (SSID) and WEP Security Settings ...3-9 How to Configure WEP Encryption Security ............3-10 Statistics Page ......................3-12 Advanced Settings Page ..................3-13 Appendix A Technical Specifications Appendix B Wireless Networking Basics Wireless Networking Overview ..................B-1 Infrastructure Mode ....................B-1 Ad-Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup) ..............
  • Page 9 Glossary List of Glossary Terms ....................D-1 Index Contents...
  • Page 10 Contents...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    Mbps WG311 v2 Wireless PCI Adapter. About the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 gives you flexibility to install the PC in the most convenient location available. The WG311 v2 frees you from traditional Ethernet wiring that is limited by cabling requirements.

  • Page 12: What's In The Box

    • 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. A Road Map for ‘How to Get There From Here’...
  • Page 13 Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 technology has removed one of the barriers to networking—running wires. It allows more people to try networking, while at the same time exposes them to the inherent complexity of networking.
  • Page 14 Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 Table 1-1. A Road Map for How to Get There From Here If I Want To? What Do I Do? What’s Needed? How Do I? Protect my To learn about wireless 1.
  • Page 15 Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 Table 1-1. A Road Map for How to Get There From Here If I Want To? What Do I Do? What’s Needed? How Do I? Exchange files For assistance with Windows 1.
  • Page 16 Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 Table 1-1. A Road Map for How to Get There From Here If I Want To? What Do I Do? What’s Needed? How Do I? Use printers in Windows Domain settings are 1.

  • Page 17: Basic Setup

    Chapter 2 Basic Setup This section describes how to install your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 and set up basic wireless connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). Advanced wireless network configuration is covered in Chapter 3, “Configuration”...

  • Page 18: Observe Location And Range Guidelines

    Computers can connect over 802.11g wireless networks indoors at a range which varies significantly based on the physical location of the computer with the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2. For best results, avoid potential sources of interference, such as: •...

  • Page 19: Wg311 V2 Default Wireless Configuration Settings

    If this is an addition to an existing wireless network, you will need to identify the wireless configuration and security parameters already defined. Your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 factory default basic settings are: •...

  • Page 20: Basic Installation Instructions

    Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 Basic Installation Instructions Use the procedure below that corresponds to the version of Windows you are using. For Windows XP Users Installing a WG311 v2 Install the WG311 v2 software.
  • Page 21 Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 Install the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2. Shut down the PC and remove the power cord. Hold the PCI Adapter with the NETGEAR logo facing up and insert it into an available PCI slot.
  • Page 22 Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 Configure your WG311 v2. Right-click on the network icon in the Windows XP system tray to open the Right-click here to display this menu. network options menu. Click on the View Available Wireless Networks menu item.
  • Page 23 Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 Verify wireless connectivity to your network. Open the WG311 v2 utility by clicking on the icon in the Windows system tray. Note: When the Windows XP wireless configuration utility is enabled (the default), only these two tab pages appear.

  • Page 24: For Windows 2000 & 98/Me Users Installing A Wg311 V2

    Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 For Windows 2000 & 98/Me Users Installing a WG311 v2 Install the WG311 v2 software. Note: Windows 2000 may require you to be logged on with administrator rights.
  • Page 25 Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 Install the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2. Shut down the PC and remove the power cord. Insert the WG311 v2 Wireless PCI Adapter with the NETGEAR logo facing up into an available PCI slot.
  • Page 26 Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 Configure your WG311 v2 and save the Profile. Open the WG311 v2 Smart Wireless Click here to open the configuration utility. Settings Utility by clicking on the icon in WG311 v2 system tray icon the Windows system tray.
  • Page 27 Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 Verify wireless connectivity to your network. Verify that your connection information matches your wireless network. Note: You can use the Networks tab to verify the availability of wireless networks and their SSIDs.

  • Page 28: Wg311 V2 Wireless Connection Indicators

    Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 WG311 v2 Wireless Connection Indicators The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 SysTray icon, which is on the System Tray portion of the taskbar in the Microsoft Windows desktop, is an indicator that gives you feedback on the status of your wireless connection.

  • Page 29: Basic Troubleshooting Tips

    Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 Basic Troubleshooting Tips If you have problems connecting to your wireless network, try the tips below. Symptom Cause Solution I can connect to This could be a Check to make sure that the access point is physically...

  • Page 30: About Page

    Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 About Page The About page displays important information about the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2. Figure 2-1: About page The About page shows the following information: •...
  • Page 31 Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 • MAC Address: The MAC address of this 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.
  • Page 32 Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 2-16 Basic Setup...

  • Page 33: Configuration

    Chapter 3 Configuration This section describes how to configure your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 for wireless connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and use the data security encryption features. Note: The instructions in this section refer to the NETGEAR WG311 v2 configuration utility.

  • Page 34: Networks Page

    Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 For example, if you use your PC to connect to a wireless network in an office and a wireless network in your home, you can create a profile for each wireless network. Then, you can easily load the profile that has all the configuration settings you need to join the network you are using at the time.

  • Page 35: Connect To An Access Point In Infrastructure Mode

    The highlighted SSID is the one currently connected. Connect to an Access Point in Infrastructure Mode This section provides instructions for configuring the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 to connect to a wireless access point. How to Configure an Infrastructure Mode Profile Follow the instructions below to configure an infrastructure mode profile for connecting to an access point.
  • Page 36 Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 Click on the Settings tab to display the view shown below. Figure 3-2: Settings tab page 2. Configure the wireless Network settings. In the Network Type section, be sure that Infrastructure is selected.

  • Page 37: Connecting To Another Pc In Ad-Hoc Mode

    Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 4. Verify wireless connectivity to your network. Verify connectivity by using a browser such as Netscape or Internet Explorer to connect to the Internet, or check for file and printer access on your network.
  • Page 38 Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 Figure 3-3: Settings tab page Click the Settings tab to display the view shown above. Select Ad-Hoc in the Network Type section. Enter the SSID for the Ad-Hoc network.

  • Page 39: How To Start A Computer-To-Computer (Ad-Hoc) Network

    Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 Assuming the target PC is configured with 192.168.0.1 as its IP address, type ping -t and then click OK. 192.168.0.1 This will cause a continuous ping to be sent to the device with the 192.168.0.1 static IP address.

  • Page 40: Enabling Wireless Security Features

    LAN network security features such as requiring a user name and password to access the shared resources in your network. The procedures below identify how to configure the WEP encryption settings of your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2.

  • Page 41: Identifying The Wireless Network Name (Ssid) And Wep Security Settings

    Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 Identifying the Wireless Network Name (SSID) and WEP Security Settings Print this form, fill in the configuration parameters and put it in a safe place for possible future reference.

  • Page 42: How To Configure Wep Encryption Security

    Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 How to Configure WEP Encryption Security Following the steps below to configure WEP Encryption Security. 1. Run the WG311 v2 Configuration Utility. Open the configuration utility by clicking on the WG311 v2 icon in the Windows system tray.
  • Page 43 Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 Tip: You can click the Networks tab to view a list of the available wireless networks and their SSIDs at your location. 3. Save your settings in a Profile.

  • Page 44: Statistics Page

    Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 Statistics Page The Statistics page provides real time and historical trend information on the data traffic and performance of your wireless adapter. Figure 3-6: Statistics tab page •...

  • Page 45: Advanced Settings Page

    Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 Advanced Settings Page Generally, the Advanced settings should not require adjustment. Except for the power saving setting, changing any of the settings incorrectly on this page could cause your wireless connection to fail.
  • Page 46 Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 • RTS/CTS Threshold: The packet size that is used to determine whether it should use the CSMA/CD (Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection) mechanism or the CSMA/CA (Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance) mechanism for packet transmission.

  • Page 47: Technical Specifications

    Appendix A Technical Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 Antennae 2 Integrated internal diversity antennae Radio Data Rate 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps (Auto Rate Sensing) Frequency 2.4GHz to 2.5GHz CCK and OFDM Modulation)
  • Page 48 Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 Technical Specifications...

  • Page 49: Wireless Networking Basics

    Appendix B Wireless Networking Basics This chapter provides an overview of Wireless networking. Wireless Networking Overview The WG311 v2 Wireless PCI Adapter conforms to the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.11b standard for wireless LANs (WLANs) and a product update will bring the WG311 v2 into conformance to the 802.11g standard when it is ratified.

  • Page 50: Ad-Hoc Mode (Peer-To-Peer Workgroup

    Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 Ad-Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup) In an ad-hoc network, computers are brought together as needed; thus, there is no structure or fixed points to the network - each node can generally communicate with any other node. There is no Access Point involved in this configuration.

  • Page 51: 802.11 Authentication

    Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 802.11 Authentication The 802.11 standard defines several services that govern how two 802.11 devices communicate. The following events must occur before an 802.11 Station can communicate with an Ethernet network through an access point such as the one built in to the WG311 v2: Turn on the wireless station.

  • Page 52: Shared Key Authentication

    Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 802.11b Authentication Open System Steps Access Point 1) Authentication request sent to AP IN TER N ET W LA N LO CA L MODEL FVM318 2) AP authenticates...

  • Page 53: Overview Of Wep Parameters

    Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 802.11 Authentication Shared Key Steps Access Point (AP) 1) Authentication request sent to AP IN TER N ET W LA N LO CA L MODEL FVM318 2) AP sends challenge text...

  • Page 54: Key Size

    Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 Key Size The IEEE 802.11 standard supports two types of WEP encryption: 40-bit and 128-bit. The 64-bit WEP data encryption method, allows for a five-character (40-bit) input. Additionally, 24 factory-set bits are added to the forty-bit input to generate a 64-bit encryption key.

  • Page 55: Wireless Channels

    Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 Note: Whatever keys you enter for an AP, you must also enter the same keys for the client adapter in the same order. In other words, WEP key 1 on the AP must match WEP key 1 on the client adapter, WEP key 2 on the AP must match WEP key 2 on the client adapter, etc.
  • Page 56 Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 The radio frequency channels used are listed in Table 3-1: Table 3-1. 802.11b and g Radio Frequency Channels Channel Center Frequency Frequency Spread 2412 MHz 2399.5 MHz - 2424.5 MHz 2417 MHz 2404.5 MHz - 2429.5 MHz...

  • Page 57: Preparing Your Pcs For Network Access

    Preparing Your PCs for Network Access This appendix describes how to prepare your PCs to connect to the Internet through the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2. For adding file and print sharing to your network, please consult the Windows help information included with the version of Windows installed on each computer on your network.
  • Page 58 Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. Double-click the Network icon. The Network window opens, which displays a list of installed components: You must have an Ethernet adapter or an WG311 v2, the TCP/IP protocol, and the Client for Microsoft Networks.

  • Page 59: Enabling Dhcp To Automatically Configure Tcp/Ip Settings In Windows 98 And Me

    Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 Select Client for Microsoft Networks, and then click OK. If you need to add File and Print Sharing for Microsoft Networks: Click the Add button. Select Client, and then click Add.
  • Page 60 Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 Verify the following settings as shown: • Client for Microsoft Network exists • Ethernet adapter is present • TCP/IP is present • Primary Network Logon is set to Windows logon Click on the Properties button.

  • Page 61: Selecting The Internet Access Method

    Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 By default, the IP Address tab is open on this window. • Verify the following: Obtain an IP address automatically is selected. If not selected, click in the radio button to the left of it to select it.

  • Page 62: Configuring Windows 2000 Or Xp For Tcp/Ip Networking

    Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 Type winipcfg, and then click OK. The IP Configuration window opens, which lists (among other things), your IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. From the drop-down box, select your Ethernet adapter.

  • Page 63: Dhcp Configuration Of Tcp/Ip In Windows Xp Or 2000

    Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP or 2000 You will find there are many similarities in the procedures for different Windows systems when using DHCP to configure TCP/IP.
  • Page 64 Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 Now you should be at the Local Area Network Connection Status window. This box displays the connection status, duration, speed, and activity statistics. Administrator logon access rights are needed to use this window.

  • Page 65: Dhcp Configuration Of Tcp/Ip In Windows 2000

    Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 Verify that Obtain an IP address automatically radio button is selected and that the Obtain DNS server address automatically radio button is selected. • Click the OK button.
  • Page 66 Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box appears. Verify that you have the correct Ethernet card selected in the Connect using: box and that the following two items are displayed and selected in the box of “Components checked are used by...

  • Page 67: Verifying Tcp/Ip Properties For Windows Xp Or 2000

    Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP or 2000 To check your PC’s TCP/IP configuration: On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, and then click Run. The Run window opens.
  • Page 68 Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 C-12 Preparing Your PCs for Network Access...

  • Page 69: List Of Glossary Terms

    Glossary List of Glossary Terms Use the list below to find definitions for technical terms used in this manual. 10BASE-T IEEE 802.3 specification for 10 Mbps Ethernet over twisted pair wiring. 100BASE-Tx IEEE 802.3 specification for 100 Mbps Ethernet over twisted pair wiring. 802.11b IEEE specification for wireless networking at 11 Mbps using direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS) technology and operating in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2.4GHz.
  • Page 70 .com, .edu, .uk, etc. For example, in the address mail.NETGEAR.com, mail is a server name and NETGEAR.com is the domain. Short for digital subscriber line, but is commonly used in reference to the asymmetric version of this technology (ADSL) that allows data to be sent over existing copper telephone lines at data rates of from 1.5...
  • Page 71 Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 Short for Internetwork Packet Exchange, a networking protocol used by the Novell NetWare operating systems. Like UDP/IP, IPX is a datagram protocol used for connectionless communications. Higher-level protocols, such as SPX and NCP, are used for additional error recovery services.
  • Page 72 Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 packet A block of information sent over a network. A packet typically contains a source and destination network address, some protocol and length information, a block of data, and a checksum.
  • Page 73 Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 wide area network WAN. A long distance link used to extend or connect remotely located local area networks. The Internet is a large WAN. Wi-Fi A trade name for the 802.11b wireless networking standard, given by the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance (WECA, see http://www.wi-fi.net), an industry standards group promoting interoperability among...
  • Page 74 Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 Glossary...
  • Page 75 Index Numerics Wired Equivalent Privacy. See WEP Wireless Ethernet 1 802.11b 1 wireless network name 3 ad-hoc mode 2 BSSID 2 ESSID 2 features 1 infrastructure mode 2 IP networking for Windows 1 Open System authentication 2 Shared Key authentication 2 SSID 3 TCP/IP properties verifying for Windows 5...

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