NETGEAR WG311 manual Preparing Your PCs for Network Access

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Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311

1.On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.

2.Double-click the Network icon.

The Network window opens, which displays a list of installed components:

You must have an Ethernet adapter or an WG311, the TCP/IP protocol, and the Client for Microsoft Networks.

Note: It is not necessary to remove any other network components shown in the Network window in order to install the adapter, TCP/IP, or Client for Microsoft Networks.

If you need to add TCP/IP:

a.Click the Add button.

b.Select Protocol, and then click Add.

c.Select Microsoft.

d.Select TCP/IP, and then click OK.

If you need to add the Client for Microsoft Networks:

a.Click the Add button.

b.Select Client, and then click Add.

c.Select Microsoft.

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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 For Windows XP Users Installing a WG311 Basic Installation InstructionsInstall 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 fieldsHow to Configure an Infrastructure Mode Profile Connect to an Access Point in Infrastructure ModeRun 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 ModeAd-Hoc Mode Peer-to-Peer Workgroup Authentication and WEPNetwork 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 Install or Verify Windows Networking Components Configuring Windows 98 and Me for TCP/IP NetworkingPreparing 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 Verify that Obtain an IP address Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in WindowsRight 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