NETGEAR WG311 v2, Installation Manual

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Contents
Chapter 1
Introduction
About the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v2 ..................................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’ .............................................................1-2
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
WG311 v2 Default Wireless Configuration Settings .......................................................2-3
Basic Installation Instructions .........................................................................................2-4
For Windows XP Users Installing a WG311 v2 ........................................................2-4
For Windows 2000 & 98/Me Users Installing a WG311 v2 ......................................2-8
WG311 v2 Wireless Connection Indicators ..................................................................2-12
Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors .....................................................................2-12
Basic Troubleshooting Tips ...........................................................................................2-13
About Page ...................................................................................................................2-14
Chapter 3
Configuration
Understanding the Configuration Options ......................................................................3-1
Using Configuration Profiles ...........................................................................................3-1
Networks Page .........................................................................................................3-2
Connect to an Access Point in Infrastructure Mode .................................................3-3
How to Configure an Infrastructure Mode Profile .....................................................3-3
Connecting to Another PC in Ad-Hoc Mode ...................................................................3-5
How to Configure an Ad-Hoc Mode Profile ..............................................................3-5
How to Start a Computer-to-Computer (Ad-Hoc) Network .......................................3-7
Enabling Wireless Security Features ..............................................................................3-8