Netgear WG311v3 - 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter driver and firmware
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WG311v3 Installation Guide - Page 1
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NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 These setup instructions assume that you will connect to an access point or wireless router. Estimated completion time: 15-25 minutes.
Installation
1. First, install the WG311 v3 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...
WG311v3 Product datasheet - Page 2
...compliant slot - 20 Mb of free hard drive space - Windows 98SE, Me, 2000 or XP
Package Contents - 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 - Resource CD - Installation guide - Warranty card - Support information card
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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
Statement of Conditions
In the interest of improving internal design, operational...
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... 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 WG311 v3 product package.
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... Box ...1-2 WG311 v3 Default Wireless Settings 1-2 Installation ...1-3 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet 1-7
WG311 v3 Icon Colors 1-8 The Smart Wizard Status Bar 1-8 WG311 v3 LED ...1-9 Removing the WG311 v3 Software 1-10 Upgrading the WG311 v3 Software 1-10 Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility 2-1 Understanding...
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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/WG311 v3.asp.
How to Use This Manual
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Chapter 1 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. This chapter describes how to install your WG311 v3 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 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 • Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 • NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 Resource CD, including:
- Wireless Assistant - Configuration Utility Software - This Reference Manual • Warranty card...
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... router. Wireless security, advanced settings, and Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) instructions are covered in Chapter 2, "Network Connections and Wireless Security". 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...
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NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual
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, and to install the software. d. When the software has been installed the Connection Wizard prompts you to shut down
the computer.
Figure 1-2
2. Now, install the wireless PCI ...
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The Smart Wizard Settings page opens.
Figure 1-6
5. Use the status bar to verify your wireless connectivity. For more details about connecting, see "Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on page 1-7.
Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet
The WG311 v3 has indicators in three locations that show the status of your ...
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... Windows Start menu to the Control Panel Add or Remove Program item, select
the 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. 2. Download...
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... Wireless PCI Adapter so that it matches the wireless security settings for your network. 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. If you are working with the Vista configuration utility, see the online document: http://documentation.netgear...
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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. The ...
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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.
Note: Make sure that you know the security settings for the network that...
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... Hoc mode will not work using DHCP settings. Ad Hoc mode requires either static IP addresses (such as 192.168.0.1) or the IPX protocol. For instructions on 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...
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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 2-7
At this point the connection is established. Note: If you cannot connect, see "Removing the WG311 v3 Software" in Chapter 1. Also, for problems with accessing...
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... about troubleshooting your WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter. For information about connecting to wireless networks and the Internet, see "Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on page 1-7.
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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... is physically
connected 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.
3. Restart the cable or DSL modem, router, access point, and computer.
Viewing the IP address.
To view the WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter IP address, click the WG311 v3...
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... 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 WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter. You...