User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T
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v4.0, February 2006
Frequently Asked Questions
Use the information below to solve common problems you may encounter. Also, please refer to the
knowledge base on the NETGEAR Web site at http://www.netgear.com/support/main.asp.
The WG311T Smart Wizard keeps asking me to save my settings
This is because you have made changes to the settings and the Smart Wizard is offering you the
chance to save the changes. If you want to avoid these Profile setting prompts, simply click Apply
before you close the Smart Wizard.
Ad Hoc mode is not working correctly
You need to click the Initiate Ad Hoc button before you click Apply. Here is how you start an Ad
Hoc network:
1. Fill in the Network Name (SSID).
2. Select the Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Type.
3. Click Initiate Ad Hoc.
4. Accept the default settings or make your changes and click OK
5. Click Apply.
How to use the wireless configuration utility that comes with Windows XP
During the WG311T software installation the wizard prompts you to choose either the NETGEAR
Smart Wizard or the Windows configuration utility. Be sure the WG311T is properly installed in
the PCI slot in the computer and follow these instructions to change your selection.
1. Go to Control Panel and select Network Connections.
2. Right click on the connection and select Properties.
3. Click the Wireless Networks tab.
4. Select or clear the WG311T “Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings” check
box.
Note: Be sure all computers in your Ad Hoc network are configured with static IP
addresses in the same subnet.
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