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User Manual for the
NETGEAR 108 Mbps
Wireless PCI Adapter
WG311T
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
202-10070-02
February 2006

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  • Page 1 User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10070-02 February 2006...

  • Page 2: Technical Support

    Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WG311T has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 3 être placé loin des fenêtres afin de fournir un écran de blindage maximal. Si le matériel (ou son antenne d’émission) est installé à l’extérieur, il doit faire l’objet d’une licence.” Europe - EU Declaration of Conformity A printed copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity certificate for this product is provided in the WG311T product package. Èesky tímto prohlašuje, že tento...
  • Page 4 è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti Adapter WG311T stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE. Latviski Ar šo deklarç, ka NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T [Latvian] atbilst Direktîvas 1999/5/EK bûtiskajâm prasîbâm un citiem ar to saistîtajiem noteikumiem. Lietuviø Šiuo deklaruoja, kad šis NETGEAR, Inc.
  • Page 5 Product and Publication Details WG311T Model Number: February 2006 Publication Date: Wireless PCI Adapter Product Family: NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T Product Name: Home Home or Business Product: English Language: 202-10070-02 Publication Part Number: v4.0, February 2006...
  • Page 6 v4.0, February 2006...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Infrastructure and Ad Hoc Modes ...................3-2 WG311T Default Wireless Settings .................3-2 Basic Installation Instructions ..................3-3 For Windows XP Users Installing a WG311T ............3-3 For Windows 2000 Users Installing a WG311T ............3-6 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet ............3-8 The Smart Wizard Status Bar ...................3-9 The WG311T Icon Colors ..................3-10...
  • Page 8 Adding Profiles ......................4-3 Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router ........4-3 Setting up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile ............4-5 Starting a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection ......4-7 Wireless Security ......................4-8 Using Wireless Security Features ..................4-8 Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings ..........4-9 Setting up WEP Encryption Security ................4-10 Setting up WPA2-PSK Security ..................

  • Page 9: About This Manual

    Audience, Scope, Conventions This manual assumes that the reader has basic to intermediate computer and Internet skills. However, tutorial information is provided in the Appendices, on the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T Resource CD, and on the NETGEAR Web site.

  • Page 10: How To Print This Manual

    User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T How to Print this Manual To print this manual you can choose one of the following several options, according to your needs. • Printing a Chapter. Use the link at the top right of any page.

  • Page 11: Introduction

    108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T. About the WG311T Wireless PCI Adapter The NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T gives you flexibility to install the PC in the most convenient location available. The WG311T 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 User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T Table 2-1. A Road Map for How to Get There From Here ... If I Want To ... ? What Do I Do? What’s Needed? How Do I? Connect to a To set up the WG311T, see 1.
  • Page 14 User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T Table 2-1. 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 help with Windows 1.
  • Page 15 User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T Table 2-1. 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 a Windows Domain settings are 1.
  • Page 16 User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T v4.0, February 2006...

  • Page 17: Basic Setup

    Chapter 3 Basic Setup This chapter describes how to install your NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T and set up basic wireless connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). Advanced wireless network set up is covered in Chapter 4, “Network Connections and Wireless Security”...

  • Page 18: Observe Wireless Location And Range Guidelines

    Infrastructure and Ad Hoc Modes The WG311T Wireless PCI Adapter, like all 802.11b/g adapters, can operate in the following two modes: •...

  • Page 19: Basic Installation Instructions

    • 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).
  • Page 20 User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T 2. Now, install the wireless PCI adapter. a. Shut down your computer and unplug the power cord. b. Open the case and insert your WG311T into a PCI slot.
  • Page 21 User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T d. Select the wireless network from the drop-down list, and the wizard records your choice. Hidden networks do not broadcast the Hidden Network Name (SSID). These networks are included in the drop-down list, but the Network Name (SSID) is blank.

  • Page 22: For Windows 2000 Users Installing A Wg311T

    User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T For more details about connecting, see “Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet” on page 3-8. For Windows 2000 Users Installing a WG311T 1. First, install the WG311T software.
  • Page 23 User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T 3. Use the Smart Wizard to set up your wireless PCI adapter. a. You will be prompted to let the wizard help you connect to a network (recommended). b. Click Next to accept.

  • Page 24: Connecting To Wireless Networks And The Internet

    “Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet” on page 3-8. Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet The WG311T has indicators in three locations that show the status of your connection to a wireless network and to the Internet: •...

  • Page 25: The Smart Wizard Status Bar

    User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T The Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the WG311T icon to open the Smart Wizard so you can view the status bar. The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. signal strength...

  • Page 26: The Wg311T Icon Colors

    If you do so, then only the IP address is shown. Figure 3-14 The WG311T Icon Colors The WG311T icon is on the desktop and in the Windows System Tray (SysTray). The System Tray resides on one end of the taskbar in the Microsoft Windows desktop. Color...

  • Page 27: Removing The Wg311T Software

    WG311T Wireless PCI Adapter option, and follow the screen prompts. Upgrading the WG311T Software Upgrades may be available at the NETGEAR Web site. 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 28 User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T 3-12 v4.0, February 2006...

  • Page 29: Network Connections And Wireless Security

    Chapter 4 Network Connections and Wireless Security This chapter explains how to use your NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T to connect to your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and how to set up wireless security for the WG311T so that it matches the wireless security settings for your network.

  • Page 30: Finding A Network

    User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T Finding a Network During the WG311T 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 31: Profiles

    User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T Profiles The WG311T Smart Wizard uses profiles to store all the settings for a particular wireless network. There are two special profile names: Default and Profile. Default: The Profile named Default automatically scans for any available network. You cannot change this profile name.
  • Page 32 User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T 1. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings page opens. Figure 4-2 2. Enter the network settings. a. In the Network Type section, be sure that Access Point (Infrastructure) is selected.

  • Page 33: Setting Up A Computer-To-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile

    User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T You can check the status bar in the Smart Wizard for the current connection status. Note: If you cannot connect, see Chapter 5, “Troubleshooting. Also, for problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on your computers.
  • Page 34 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 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T Resource CD. b. Restart the PCs.

  • Page 35: Starting A Computer-To-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection

    User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T At this point the connection is established. Note: If you cannot connect, see “Removing the WG311T Software” in Chapter Also, for problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on your computers.

  • Page 36: Wireless Security

    Smart Wizard detects it. Before you can use that network you must set up the WG311T with exactly the same kind of wireless security settings. The WG311T supports the following types of wireless security: •...

  • Page 37: Wireless Network Name (Ssid) And Security Settings

    • Network Name (SSID): The Service Set Identification (SSID) identifies the wireless local area network. Any (First available network) is the default WG311T wireless network name (SSID). You may customize it using up to 32 alphanumeric characters. Write your customized wireless network name (SSID) on the line below.

  • Page 38: Setting Up Wep Encryption Security

    Setting up WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to configure WEP Encryption Security. 1. Run the WG311T Smart Wizard. a. Make sure the WG311T software is installed and the WG311T is installed in a PCI slot in your computer. b. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard.

  • Page 39: Setting Up Wpa2-Psk Security

    Setting up WPA2-PSK Security Follow the steps below to configure WPA2-PSK Security. 1. Run the WG311T Smart Wizard. a. Make sure the WG311T software is installed and the WG311T is properly installed in the PCI slot in your computer. 4-11...
  • Page 40 User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T b. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings tab page opens. Figure 4-8 2. Configure the Security settings. a. In the Profile box, select the profile or type in a profile name.

  • Page 41: Setting Up Wpa-Psk Security

    Setting up WPA-PSK Security Follow the steps below to configure WPA-PSK Security. 1. Run the WG311T Smart Wizard. a. Make sure the WG311T software is installed and the WG311T is properly installed in a PCI slot in your computer. b. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard.

  • Page 42: Advanced Settings

    User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T 3. Save your settings in a Profile. a. Click the Save Profile button. All the configuration settings are saved in this profile. b. Click Apply. c. Click Close to exit the Smart Wizard.
  • Page 43 User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T The following buttons are at the bottom of the Networks tab: • Help: Display online help. • Find a Network: Use the wizard to help you connect to a network. See “Finding a Network”...

  • Page 44: Statistics Page

    User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T Statistics Page The Statistics page provides real time and historical trend information on the data traffic and performance of your wireless adapter. Figure 4-12 • Transmit/Receive Performance (%): A real time graph identifying the total, receive, and transmit utilization as a percentage the total possible.

  • Page 45: About Page

    User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T About Page The About page displays the current software version information. Figure 4-13 The following information is displayed in the About page: • Regional Domain: This is the region setting for the wireless adapter. The approved channels for the region are automatically scanned.
  • Page 46 User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T 4-18 v4.0, February 2006...

  • Page 47: Troubleshooting

    This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T. After each problem description, instructions are given to help you diagnose and solve the problem. For information about connecting to wireless networks and the Internet, see “Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet”...

  • Page 48: Frequently Asked Questions

    During the WG311T software installation the wizard prompts you to choose either the NETGEAR Smart Wizard or the Windows configuration utility. Be sure the WG311T is properly installed in the PCI slot in the computer and follow these instructions to change your selection.

  • Page 49: Xp Professional And Xp Home Occasional Connection Problems

    User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T Did the WG311T card receive a valid IP address from the Wireless Router/AP? The easiest way is to click the system tray icon to open the WG311T Smart Wizard. Then check the IP address in the About page.
  • Page 50 User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T You can delete the Q815485 from the Add or Remove Program utility in the Control Panel. (The Official name is Windows XP Hotfix (SP2) Q815485). Follow this removal procedure: 1.

  • Page 51: Technical Specifications

    Appendix A Technical Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T Antenna Detachable antenna Radio Data Rate 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54, and 108 Mbps (Auto Rate Sensing) Frequency 2.4 GHz to 2.5 GHz CCK and OFDM Modulation)
  • Page 52 User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T v4.0, February 2006...

  • Page 53: Appendix B Related Documents

    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 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 Preparing a Computer for http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wsdhcp/index.htm...
  • Page 54 User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T Appendix B-2 v4.0, February 2006...

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