NETGEAR WG311 manual What’s in the Box?, Road Map for ‘How to Get There From Here’

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Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311

The following NETGEAR products can be configured to communicate with the WG311 Wireless PCI Adapter:

•WG602 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point

•WGR614 54 Mbps Cable/DSL Wireless Router

•WG511 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card

•MA111 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter

•ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point

•MA311 802.11b Wireless PCI Adapter

•MR814 802.11b Wireless Cable/DSL Routers

•MA521 802.11b Wireless PC Card

•MA701 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card

What’s in the Box?

The product package should contain the following items:

•NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311

•Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311

•NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 Resource CD, including:

—Configuration Utility Software

—Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311

•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, set up, and maintenance can be difficult to understand. In addition,

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Contents NETGEAR, Inc Technical Support FCC Information to User Export Restrictions Page Page Contents Appendix C Preparing Your PCs for Network Access Glossary Contents About the Netgear 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 Key Features and Related Netgear ProductsRoad Map for ‘How to Get There From Here’ What’s in the Box?Road Map for How to Get There From Here Netgear 54 Mbps Exchange files Use printers What You Will Need Before You Begin Verify System RequirementsTwo Basic Operating Modes Observe Location and Range GuidelinesWG311 Default Wireless Configuration Settings Basic Installation Instructions For Windows XP Users Installing a WG311Install the WG311 software Install the Netgear 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 Configure your WG311 Verify wireless connectivity to your network Open the WG311 utility by clicking on the iconFor Windows 2000 & 98/Me Users Installing a WG311 Task bar Configure your WG311 and save ProfileVerify wireless connectivity to your network WG311 Wireless Connection Indicators Interpreting System Tray Icon ColorsBasic Troubleshooting Tips About About page shows the following informationBasic Setup Basic Setup Understanding the Configuration Options Using Configuration ProfilesNetworks Networks page displays the following fieldsConnect to an Access Point in Infrastructure Mode How to Configure an Infrastructure Mode ProfileRun the WG311 Configuration Utility Configure the wireless Network settings Save your settings in a ProfileConnecting to Another PC in Ad-Hoc Mode How to Configure an Ad-Hoc Mode ProfileConfigure the PC network settings How to Start a Computer-to-Computer Ad-Hoc Network Enabling Wireless Security Features Ad-Hoc SettingConfiguration How to Configure WEP Encryption Security Configure the Security settingsSave your settings in a Profile Statistics Statistics tabAdvanced Settings Advanced SettingsConfiguration Appendix a Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Wireless Networking Overview Infrastructure ModeAuthentication and WEP Ad-Hoc Mode Peer-to-Peer WorkgroupNetwork Name Extended Service Set Identification Essid Authentication Open System AuthenticationPoint This process is illustrated in below Authentication Shared Key Steps WEP Configuration Options Key SizeWireless Channels Radio frequency channels used are listed in Table Configuring Windows 98 and Me for TCP/IP Networking Install or Verify Windows Networking ComponentsPreparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking Preparing Your PCs for Network Access Choose Settings, and then Control Panel Locate your Network Neighborhood iconPrimary Network Logon is set to Windows logon Selecting the Internet Access Method Verifying TCP/IP PropertiesConfiguring Windows 2000 or XP for TCP/IP Networking Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP or Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XPTCP/IP details are presented on Support tab Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows Verify that Obtain an IP addressRight click on Local Area Connection and select Properties Obtain an IP address automatically is selected Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP or Preparing Your PCs for Network Access Glossary List of Glossary TermsDSL Internet service provider Ssid Wins Glossary Numerics Bssid Essid