User manual NETGEAR WG311T - INSTALLATION GUIDE

the PCI Adapter 2 Next, installthe PCWG311T Wireless cord from the PC. a. Shut down and remove the power 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T The utility opens to the Settings tab page. b. Change the Network Name SSID to match your network. Tip: As an alternative to typing in the SSID, you can use the drop-down list or the Networks tab to view the available wireless networks, and choose the one you want. c. d. Click Apply to activate the connection. You can also enter a profile name and click Save Profile to store the current settings. Insert the WG311T Wireless PCI Adapter into an available PCI slot. Connect the antenna to the adapter and position the antenna to the up position. Reconnect the power cord and reboot the computer. b. After a short delay, the Found New Hardware Wizard displays. Click Next to proceed with the wizard. Note: If a Windows XP logo testing warning appears, click Continue Anyway to proceed. · · When prompted, select your country. When prompted to enable the NETGEAR Smart Wireless Settings Utility, click Yes to accept this option. Installation Guide Follow these quick steps to install your WG311T PCI Adapter. The basic installation and configuration instructions below assume that your wireless network connection will be to an access point, and you are not using WEP security. Please refer to the Reference Manual on the 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter Resource CD for detailed instructions on configuring WEP, using Ad-Hoc mode, or using advanced options. Note: The status bar at the bottom of the utility reports the speed of your connection. 108 Mbps speed is only possible when your wireless network has a 108 Mbps access point such as in the NETGEAR WGT624 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router. 4 Finally, verify wireless network connectivity Note: When the Windows XP wireless configuration utility is enabled, only the first two tab pages of the Netgear Smart Wireless Settings utility will appear. If you choose No, you must read the Windows XP documentation for an explanation of how to use the Windows XP wireless network configuration utility. To see the full NETGEAR utility, please refer to the Reference Manual on the 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter Resource CD. a. b. Verify that your connection information matches your wireless network. Verify connectivity to the Internet or network resources. Windows XP Basic Installation 1 a. First, install the WG311T software Power on your desktop and log into the Windows Operating System Insert the 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD main page shown below will load. b. 3 Now, configure your WG311Tsystem tray to open the a. Click the icon in the Windows WG311T Smart Wireless Settings Utility. Note: If you are unable to connect, see the troubleshooting tips in the Basic Installation section of the Reference Manual on the 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter Resource CD. c. d. Click the Install Driver & Utility link. Follow the InstallShield Wizard steps, and click Finish when done. If prompted to Restart the computer, choose Shut Down. Windows 2000, Me/98SE Basic Installation 1 a. First, install the WG311T software Power on your desktop PC and log into the Windows Operating System. Insert the 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter Resource CD for the WG311T into your CD-ROM drive. The CD main page shown below will load. 3 Now, configure your WG311T Settings Utility by clicking a. Open the WG311T Smart Wireless on the icon the Windows system tray. The utility opens to the Settings page. b. Change the Network Name SSID to match your network. Tip: As an alternative to typing in the SSID, you can use the Network tab to view the available wireless networks, and double click on the desired network. c. d. Click Apply to activate the connection. You can also enter a profile name and click on the Save Profile button to store current settings. Technical Support PLEASE REFER TO THE SUPPORT INFORMATION CARD THAT SHIPPED WITH YOUR PRODUCT. By registering your product at www.NETGEAR.com/register, we can provide you with faster expert technical support and timely notices of product and software upgrades. b. NETGEAR, INC. Support Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR (For US & Canada only) - 24 x 7 phone support See Support information card for other countries. E-mail: support@NETGEAR.com (24 x 7 online support) www.NETGEAR.com c. d. Click the Install Driver & Utility link. Follow the InstallShield Wizard steps, and click Finish when done. If prompted to Restart the computer, choose Shut Down. Note: The status bar at the bottom of the utility reports the speed of your connection. 108 Mbps speed is only possible when your wireless network has a 108 Mbps access point such as in the NETGEAR WGT624 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router. the PCI Adapter 2 Next, installthe PCWG311T Wirelesscord. Insert the a. Shut down and remove its power WG311T Wireless PCI Adapter into an available PCI slot. Reconnect the power cord and reboot the computer. b. After a short delay, the Found New Hardware Wizard displays. Note: If a Windows 2000 displays a Digital Signature Not Found warning, click Yes to continue the installation. When the installation is complete, you will see the WG311T system tray icon on the lower right portion of the Windows task bar. 4 Finally, verify wireless network connectivity Note: You can also use the Networks tab to verify the availability of wireless networks and their SSIDs. Please see the Reference Manual on the 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter Resource CD. a. b. Verify that your connection information matches your wireless network. Verify connectivity to the Internet or network resources. Note: If you are unable to connect, see troubleshooting tips in the Basic Installation section of the Reference Manual on the 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter Resource CD. 0560 ! 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