NETGEAR WG311T User Manual

202-10070-02
February 2006
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
User Manual for the
NETGEAR 108 Mbps
Wireless PCI Adapter
WG311T

NETGEAR WG311T Specifications

General

Brand	NETGEAR
Model	WG311T
Category	PCI Card
Language	English

Summary

User Manual and Support Information

Technical Support and Contact Details

Provides phone, email, and web resources for NETGEAR customer support.

Statement of Conditions and Legal Notices

Outlines NETGEAR's policies on product changes, liability, and copyright.

Safety and Regulatory Compliance

Details FCC, Canadian, and European regulatory compliance, and RF exposure information.

Introduction to the WG311T Wireless PCI Adapter

Product and Publication Details

Identifies the product model, publication date, and part number.

About This Manual

Explains the manual's scope, audience, conventions, and printing options.

Adapter Overview and Key Features

Introduces the WG311T adapter, its benefits, and core functionalities.

What's in the Box and Setup Roadmap

Lists package contents and provides a guide for common networking tasks.

Basic Setup and Installation

System Requirements and Preparation

Specifies minimum system requirements and steps before installation.

Wireless Environment and Mode Selection

Advises on optimal placement, range, interference, and network modes.

Default Settings and Installation Guide

Covers default configurations and step-by-step installation for Windows XP/2000.

Network Connections and Wireless Security

Monitoring Connection Status

Explains WG311T icon, status bar, and LEDs for connection feedback.

Using the Smart Wizard Utility

Guide to the Smart Wizard for managing network connections and settings.

Managing Wireless Profiles

How to create, save, and load wireless network profiles.

Configuring Wireless Security

Detailed steps for setting up WEP, WPA-PSK, and WPA2-PSK encryption.

Advanced Settings and Network Scanning

Customizing advanced parameters and scanning for available networks.

Performance Statistics and Device Information

Accessing adapter performance data and current software version.

Troubleshooting and Appendices

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Provides solutions for connectivity problems, symptoms, and frequently asked questions.

Technical Specifications

Comprehensive list of the adapter's hardware and operational specifications.

Related Reference Documents

Links to external resources for further understanding of networking technologies.