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NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T
These setup instructions assume that you will connect to an access point or wireless router. Estimated Completion 15-25 minutes.
Installation
1. First, install the WG311T 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...
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...possible connections.
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NETGEAR, INC. Support Information
Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR, for US & Canada only. For other countries, see your Support information card.
E-mail: support@netgear.com
Website: http://www.netgear.com
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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.
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Chapter 1 Basic Setup
What You Need Before You Begin 1-1 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines 1-2
What Is in the Box ...1-2 WG311T Default Wireless Settings 1-2 Installation ...1-3 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet 1-6
Smart Wizard Status Bar 1-7 WG311T Icon Colors 1-8 Removing the WG311T Software 1-9 Upgrading the WG311T Software 1-9 Chapter 2 Network...
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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.com/products/WG311T.asp.
How to Use This Manual
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Chapter 1 Basic Setup
The NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T 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. This chapter describes how to install your WG311T Wireless PCI Adapter and set up basic ...
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...the devices.
What Is in the Box
The product package should contain the following items: • NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T • Installation Guide • NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T Resource CD, including:
- Driver Software - Smart Wizard Wireless Assistant - NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T User Manual (this document) • Warranty card •...
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... security, advanced settings, and Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) instructions are covered in Chapter 2, "Network Connections and Wireless Security". To install the WG311T Wireless PCI Adapter: 1. First, install the WG311T 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.
Figure...
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b. If you are connected to the Internet, click Check for Updates. If not, you can choose to install from the CD.
c. Follow the Wizard steps and click Next to continue. 2. Now, install the wireless PCI adapter.
Figure 1-2
a. Shut down your computer and unplug the power cord. b. Open the case and insert your WG311T into a PCI slot. c. Connect...
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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.
If the network uses security, the Smart Wizard detects it. b. Follow the Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for saving a Profile. c. After you have reviewed the settings, click Finish.
The...
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... the Windows Start menu to the Control Panel Add or Remove Program item, select
the WG311T Wireless PCI Adapter option, and follow the screen prompts.
Upgrading the WG311T 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. 2. Download the upgrade from...
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...WG311T so that it matches the wireless security settings for your network.
Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility
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 Windows utility. To disable the Windows Zero Configuration utility: 1. Attach the wireless adapter to a USB port...
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Understanding the Smart Wizard
These instructions explain how to use the NETGEAR WG311T Smart Wizard to change the WG111v2 wireless settings. When you have installed the software from the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T Resource CD, the icon appears on your desktop and in the Windows System Tray. The Windows System Tray is ...
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Note: If you cannot connect, see Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting. 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. See the link to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" in Appendix B.
Setting up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad...
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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 2-4
At this point the connection is established. Note: If you cannot connect, see "Removing the WG311T Software" in Chapter 1.
For problems with accessing network resources, the Windows ...
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... about troubleshooting your WG311T Wireless PCI Adapter. For information about connecting to wireless networks and the Internet, see "Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on page 1-6.
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...
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... to the Ethernet network. 2. Make sure that the IP addresses and the Windows
networking parameters are all configured correctly. See the link to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" in
Appendix B, "Related Documents".
3. Restart the cable or DSL modem, router, access point, and computer.
Viewing the IP address.
No IP address is assigned to the WG311T Wireless PCI Adapter.
To view...
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...: Be sure all computers in your Ad Hoc network are configured with static IP addresses in the same subnet.
Windows XP Occasional Connection Problems
Windows XP users who apply Windows XP Hotfix (SP2) Q815485 from the Windows XP Update Service may not be able to connect to the Internet, may have dropped wireless connections, or both when using the WG311T Wireless PCI Adapter. You can...