Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311
WG311 Wireless Connection Indicators
The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 SysTray icon, which is on the System Tray portion of the taskbar in the Microsoft Windows desktop, is an indicator that gives you feedback on the status of your wireless connection. The color of the SysTray icon indicates the status of the connection.
Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors
The System Tray (SysTray) resides on one end of the taskbar in the Microsoft Windows desktop.
Color | Condition | Description |
Red | The wireless PCI Adapter | The wireless PCI Adapter is not able to link to any |
| has no connection to any | other wireless node or the link is lost. Check your |
| other wireless node. | configuration or try moving to a location where the |
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| wireless signal quality is better. |
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Yellow | The wireless PCI Adapter | The wireless link is weak. You may deed to move to a |
| has a connection with | better spot, such as closer to the wireless access point. |
| another wireless node. | Also, look for possible interference such as a 2.4 GHz |
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| cordless phone or large metal surface. |
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Green | The wireless PCI Adapter | The wireless PCI Adapter has established good |
| has a connection with | communication with an access point and the signal |
| another wireless node. | quality is strong. |
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Basic Setup |