NETGEAR WG311T User Manual 2
User Manual for the
NETGEAR 108 Mbp s
Wireless PCI Adapter
WG311T
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
202-10070-02
February 2006
Technical Support
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product at http://www.netgear.com/register, we can provide you with faster expert technical
support and timely notices of product and software upgrades.
NETGEAR, INC. Support Information
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information card.
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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.
© 2006 NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, The Gear Guy and Everybody's Connecting are
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Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications
.
Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic,
building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate.
Safety and Regulatory Notices
FCC Statement
The WG311T has been tested and complies with the specifi cations 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.
These limits are designed to provide rea sonabl e pr otecti on ag ai nst harmful int erferen ce in a resi dentia l in stal lation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used according to the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which is found 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:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
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• Increase the separation between the equipment or devices
• Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver’s
• Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance
FCC Caution: Any change or modification to the product not expressly approved by Netgear could void the user’s
authority to operate the device.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure State m ent
RF Exposure Information
The radio module has been evaluated under FCC Bulletin OET 65C (01-01) and found to be compliant to the
requirements as set forth in CFR 47 Sections, 2.1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from radio frequency
devices. This model meets the applicable government requirements for exposure to radio frequency waves.
Canadian Department of Communications Industry Canada (IC) Notice
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B
est conforme à la norme NMB-003 et CNR-210 du Canada.
“To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from
windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to
licensing.”
“Pour empêcher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l’objet d’une licence, il doit être utilisé à
l’intérieur et devrait 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
[Czech]
Dansk
[Danish]
Deutsch
[German]
Eesti
[Estonian]
English Hereby, NETGEAR, Inc., declares that this NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter
NETGEAR, Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter
WG311T
smìrnice 1999/5/ES.
Undertegnede NETGEAR, Inc. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr NETGEAR 108 Mbps
Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T
direktiv 1999/5/EF.
Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR, Inc., dass sich das Gerät NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI
Adapter WG311T
übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet.
Käesolevaga kinnitab NETGEAR, Inc. seadme NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI
Adapter WG311T
tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele.
WG311T
Directive 1999/5/EC.
je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslušnými ustanoveními
overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i
in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den
vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist
is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of
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Por medio de la presente NETGEAR, Inc. declara que el NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless
PCI Adapter WG311T
disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ NETGEAR, Inc. ∆ΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless
PCI Adapter WG311T
ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ∆ΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ Ο∆ΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ.
Par la présente NETGEAR, Inc. déclare que l'appareil NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless
PCI Adapter WG311T
pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE.
Con la presente NETGEAR, Inc. dichiara che questo NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI
Adapter WG311T
stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.
Ar šo NETGEAR, Inc. deklarç, ka NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T
atbilst Direktîvas 1999/5/EK bûtiskajâm prasîbâm un citiem ar to saistîtajiem noteikumiem.
Šiuo NETGEAR, Inc. deklaruoja, kad šis NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter
WG311T
Hierbij verklaart NETGEAR, Inc. dat het toestel NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI
atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.
Adapter WG311T
bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG.
Hawnhekk, NETGEAR, Inc., jiddikjara li dan NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter
WG311T
Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC.
Alulírott, NETGEAR, Inc. nyilatkozom, hogy a NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI
jikkonforma mal-tiijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti orajn relevanti li hemm fid-
Adapter WG311T
irányelv egyéb elõírásainak.
WG311T
postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC.
jest zgodny z zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozosta³ymi stosownymi
cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras
ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩ∆ΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ
est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions
è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti
in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante
megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC
NETGEAR, Inc. declara que este NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T
está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.
NETGEAR, Inc. izjavlja, da je ta NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T v
skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi doloèili direktive 1999/5/ES.
NETGEAR, Inc. týmto vyhlasuje, že NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter
WG311T
spåòa základné požiadavky a všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES.
NETGEAR, Inc. vakuuttaa täten että NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter
WG311T
direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.
Härmed intygar NETGEAR, Inc. att denna [utrustningstyp] står I överensstämmelse med
de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv
1999/5/EG.
tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien
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Product and Publication Details
Model Number: WG311T
Publication Date: February 2006
Product Family: Wireless PCI Adapter
Product Name: NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T
Home or Business Product: Home
Language: English
Publication Part Number: 202-10070-02
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Contents
Chapter 1
About This Manual
Audience, Scope, Conventions ......................................................................................1-1
How to Print this Manual .................................................................................................1-2
Chapter 2
Introduction
About the WG311T Wireless PCI Adapter ......................................................................2-1
Key Features ..................................................................................................................2-1
What’s in the Box? ..........................................................................................................2-2
A Road Map for ‘How to Get There From Here’ .............................................................2-2
Chapter 3
Basic Setup
What You Need Before You Begin ..................................................................................3-1
Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines ..................................................3-2
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
Removing the WG311T Software ................................................................................. 3-11
Upgrading the WG311T Software ................................................................................. 3-11
Chapter 4
Network Connections and Wireless Security
Understanding the WG311T Smart Wizard .....................................................................4-1
Finding a Network ...........................................................................................................4-2
Profiles ............................................................................................................................4-3
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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 .................................................................................... 4-11
Setting up WPA-PSK Security ......................................................................................4-13
Advanced Settings .................................................................................................4-14
Networks Tab ................................................................................................................4-14
Statistics Page ..............................................................................................................4-16
About Page ...................................................................................................................4-17
Chapter 5
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Tips ......................................................................................................5-1
Frequently Asked Questions ..........................................................................................5-2
XP Professional and XP Home occasional connection problems ..................................5-3
Appendix A
Technical Specifications
Appendix B
Related Documents
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Chapter 1
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 App endices, on the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless
PCI Adapter WG311T Resource CD, and on the NETGEAR Web site.
This manual uses the following typographical conventions:
Table 1-1. Typographical conventions
italics Emphasis.
bold User input.
This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages:
Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest.
This manual is written according to these specifications:
Table 1-2. Manual Specifications
Product Version NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T
Manual Part Number 202-10070-02
Manual Publication Date February 2006
Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR Web site at
http://www.netgear.com/support/main.asp.
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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.
— Click “PDF of This Chapter” link at the top right of any page in the chapter you want to
print. A new browser window opens showing the PDF version of the chapter you were
viewing.
— Click the print icon in the upper left of the window.
— Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can save
paper and printer ink by selecting this feature.
• Printing the Full Manual. Use the PDF button in the toolbar at the top right of the browser
window.
— Click PDF button. A new browser window opens showing the PDF version of the chapter
you were viewing.
— Click the print icon in the upper left of the window.
— Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can save
paper and printer ink by selecting this feature.
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Chapter 2
Introduction
This chapter introduces the features, package contents, and a road map for using theNETGEAR
108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T.
About the WG311T W ireless PCI Adapter
The NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 T 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.
Its auto-sensing capability allows high packet transfer up to 108 Mbps for maximum throughput or
dynamic range shifting to lower speeds due to distance or operating limitations in an environment
with a lot of electromagnetic interference.
The WG311T W ireless PCI Adapter provides reliable, standards-based 802.11g 54 Mbps Wireless
Local Area Network (WLAN) connectivity that is protected with industry-standard security. The
WG311T works with Windows XP and 2000 operating systems.
Key Features
The WG311T Wireless PCI Adapter provides the following features:
• Reliable IEEE 802.11b/g standards-based wireless technology.
• Supports roaming between access points when configured in Infrastructure mode.
• 108 Mbps high speed data transfer. Wireless nodes negotiate to operate in the optimal data
transfer rate. In a noisy environment or when the distance between the wireless nodes is far,
the wireless nodes automatically fall back to operate at lower transfer rates.
• The highest level of wireless data encryption is WiFi Protected Access Pre-shared Key version
2 (WPA2-PSK). You can select WPA-PSK, 64/128-bit WEP, or no data encryption to be
compatible with other devices; simplify your network setup; or improve data transfer rates.
For compatible NETGEAR products, please see the NETGEAR Web site at:
http://www.netgear.com.
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What’s 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
– User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T
• Warranty card
• 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’
The introduction and adoption of any new technology can be a difficult process. Wireless
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.
General networking concepts, setup, and maintenance can be difficult to understand. In addition,
wireless technology adds issues, such as range, interference, signal quality, and security to the
picture.
To help overcome potential barriers to successfully using wireless networks, the table below
identifies how to accomplish such things as connecting to a wireless network, assuring appropriate
security measures are taken, browsing the Internet through your wireless connection, exchanging
files with other computers and using printers in the combined wireless and wired network.
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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
wireless
network
Protect my
wireless
connection from
snooping,
hacking, or
information
theft.
Note: Secure Internet sites such as banks and online merchants use encryption security built into browsers
like Internet Explorer and Netscape. Any wireless networking security features you implement are in addition
to those already in place on secure Internet sites.
Connect to the
Internet over my
wireless
network.
1. Get the
wireless
network name
(SSID) and, if
used, the
wireless
security
settings.
2. Set up the
WG 311T with
the settings
from step 1.
1. Enable
wireless
security for the
wireless
network.
2. Set up wireless
security for
your WG311T
to match the
network.
3. Use Windows
security
features.
1. Activate my
wireless link
and verify my
network
connection.
2. Open an
Internet
browser such
as Internet
Explorer or
Netscape
Navigator.
1. A wireless network
2. A computer within the
operating range of the wireless
network.
1. A wireless network with
authentication and WEP,
WPA-PSK, or WPA2-PSK
encryption enabled.
2. Wireless networking
equipment such as the
WG311T that supports these
security features.
1. An Internet service such as
cable modem or DSL.
2. A network with a wireless
router or access point
connected to the cable/DSL
modem.
3. TCP/IP Internet networking
software installed and
configured on your PC based
on the requirements of the
Internet service provider
4. An Internet browser.
To set up the WG311T, see
Chapter 3, “Basic Setup” and
follow the instructions.
For wireless network range, see
“Observe Wireless Location and
Range Guidelines” on page 3-2.
To learn about wireless
networking technology, see the
Web link to “Wireless
Communications:” in
Appendix B.
To use wireless security
features, see “Using Wireless
Security Features” in Chapter 4
and set up your WG311T
accordingly.
To use your WG311T in
Infrastructure Mode, see “Basic
Installation Instructions” on
page 3-3, and locate the section
for your version of Windows.
To set up a Profile, see.
“Profiles” on page 4-3.
For TCP/IP See the Web link to
“Internet Networking and TCP/IP
Addressing:” in Appendix B.
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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
between a
wirelessly
connected
computer and
other computers
in a my
combined
wireless and
wired network.
1. Use the
Windows
Network
Neighborhood
feature to
browse for
computers in
the combined
wireless and
wired network.
2. Browse the
hard drive of
the target
computer in
the network in
order to locate
the directory or
files you want
to work with.
3. Use the
Windows
Explorer copy
and paste
functions to
exchange files
between the
computers.
1. The computer that you are
using to connect to the
wireless network needs to be
configured with:
• Windows Client and File and
Print Sharing
• The same Windows Workgroup
or Domain settings as the other
Windows computers in the
combined wireless and wired
network.
2. Any Windows networking
security access rights such as
login user name/ password
that have been assigned in the
Windows network or to files
must be provided when
Windows prompts for such
information.
3. If so-called Windows ‘peer’
Workgroup networking is being
used, the drive, file system
directory, or file need to be
enabled for sharing.
For help with Windows
networking software, see the
Learn More About TCP/IP
Internet reference at the end of
this table.
Windows Domain settings are
usually managed by corporate
computer support groups.
Windows Workgroup settings
are commonly managed by
individuals who want to set up
small networks in their homes, or
small offices.
For TCP/IP See the Web link to
“Internet Networking and TCP/IP
Addressing:” in Appendix B.
For assistance with setting up
Windows networking, refer to the
PC Networking Tutorial on the
NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless
PCI Adapter WG311T Resource
CD and the Help information
provided in the Windows system
you are using.
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If I Want To ... ? What Do I Do? What’s Needed? How Do I?
Use printers in a
combined
wireless and
wired network.
1. Use the
Windows
Printers and
Fax features to
locate
available
printers in the
combined
wireless and
wired network.
2. Use the
Windows Add
a Printer
wizard to add
access to a
network printer
from the PC
you are using
to wirelessly
connect to the
network.
3. From the File
menu of an
application
such as
Microsoft
Word, use the
Print Setup
feature to
direct your
print output to
the printer in
the network.
1. The computer that you are
using to connect to the
wireless network needs to be
configured with:
• Windows Client and File and
Print Sharing
• The same Windows Workgroup
or Domain settings as the other
Windows computers in the
combined wireless and wired
network.
2. Any Windows networking
security access rights such as
login user name/ password
that have been assigned in the
Windows network must be
provided when Windows
prompts for such information.
3. If so-called Windows ‘peer’
networking is being used, the
printer needs to be enabled for
sharing.
Windows Domain settings are
usually managed by corporate
computer support groups.
Windows Workgroup settings
are commonly managed by
individuals who want to set up
small networks in their homes, or
small offices.
For assistance with setting up
Windows networking, refer to the
PC Networking Tutorial on the
NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless
PCI Adapter WG311T Resource
CD and the Help information
provided in the Windows system
you are using.
For help with setting up printers
in Windows, refer to the Help
and Support information that
comes with the version of the
Windows operating systems you
are using.
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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” in
this manual.
Note: Indoors, computers can easily connect to 802.11 wireless networks at distances of
several hundred feet. Because walls do not always block wireless signals, others
outside your immediate area could access your network. It is important to take
appropriate steps to secure your network from unauthorized access. The
NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T provides highly effective
security features which are covered in “Wireless Security” on page 4-8 in this
manual. Deploy the security features appropriate to your needs.
What You Need Before You Begin
You need to verify that your computer meets the minimum system requirements and get the
wireless network configuration settings of the WLAN where you will connect before you can
configure your wireless PCI adapter and connect.
Verify System Requirements
Before installing the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG31 1T, please make sure that
these minimum requirements have been met:
®
• Pentium
•CD drive
• 20 Mbytes of free hard disk space
• Some versions of Windows may ask for the original Windows operating system installation
files to complete the installation of the WG311T driver software
III class computer with an available PCI slot
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