Contents v
Contents
Chapter 1
Introduction
About the WG311v3 Wireless PCI Adapter ....................................................................1-1
Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products ............................................................1-1
What’s in the Box? ..........................................................................................................1-2
A Road Map for ‘How to Get There From Here’ .............................................................1-3
Chapter 2
Basic Setup
What You Will Need Before You Begin ...........................................................................2-1
Verify System Requirements ....................................................................................2-1
Observe Location and Range Guidelines ................................................................2-2
Two Basic Operating Modes ...........................................................................................2-2
WG311v3 Default Wireless Configuration Settings ........................................................2-2
Basic Installation Instructions .........................................................................................2-3
For Windows XP Users Installing a WG311v3 .........................................................2-4
For Windows 2000 & 98/Me Users Installing a WG311v3 .......................................2-8
WG311v3 Wireless Connection Indicators ................................................................... 2-11
Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors .....................................................................2-12
Basic Troubleshooting Tips ...........................................................................................2-12
About Page ...................................................................................................................2-13
Chapter 3
Configuration
Understanding the Configuration Options ......................................................................3-1
Using Configuration Profiles ...........................................................................................3-1
Networks Tab Page ..................................................................................................3-2
Connecting to an Access Point in Infrastructure Mode ............................................3-3
To Configure an Infrastructure Mode Profile ............................................................3-3
Connecting to Another PC in Ad Hoc Mode ...................................................................3-4
To Configure an Ad Hoc Mode Profile ......................................................................3-5
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