NETGEAR WG311 Bedienungsanleitung

SM-WG311NA-0

Version v1.0

May 2003

NETGEAR, Inc.

4500 Great America Parkway

Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA

Installation Guide for the

NETGEAR 54 Mbps

Wireless PCI Adapter

WG311

Technical Support

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timely notices of product and software upgrades.

NETGEAR, INC. Support Information

Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR, for US & Canada only. For other countries, see your Support

information card.

E-mail: support@netgear.com

Web site: www.netgear.com

Statement of Conditions

In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to

make changes to the products described in this document without notice.

NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit

layout(s) described herein.

trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.

Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or

other countries. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective

May 2003

Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer

It is hereby certified that the Model WG311 Wireless PCI Adapter has been suppressed in accordance with the

conditions set out in the BMPT- AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. The operation of some equipment (for example,

test transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to certain restrictions. Please refer to the

notes in the operating instructions.

Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the market and

has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations.

VCCI Statement

This equipment is in the Class B category (information equipment to be used in a residential area or an adjacent area

thereto) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Data Processing

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Equipment and Electronic Office Machines aimed at preventing radio interference in such residential areas. When used

near a radio or TV receiver, it may become the cause of radio interference. Read instructions for correct handling.

FCC Information to User

This product does not contain any user serviceable components and is to be used with approved antennas

only. Any product changes or modifications will invalidate all applicable regulatory certifications and

approvals

FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure

In order to comply with RF exposure limits established in the ANSI C95.1 standards, the user is advised to maintain a

distance of at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the antenna of this device while it is in use.

FCC Electronic Emission Notices

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of

the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the

equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications.

Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required

to correct the interference at his own expense.

NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

Tested to Comply

with FCC Standards

FCC ID: PY3WG311

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning

the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following

measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

Export Restrictions

This product or software contains encryption code which may not be exported or transferred from the US or

Canada without an approved US Department of Commerce export license.

Europe - EU Declaration of Conformity

This device complies with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the European R&TTE Directive

1999/5/EC. Compliance to essential test suites is met per standards:

R&TTE Harmonized Standard Description

LVD specification

EN 60950

EN 60950,ed. (1992), incl A1(1993), A2(1993), A3(1995) and

A4(1997)

Safety of information technology equipment, including electrical

business equipment.

Meets R&TTE directive art. 3.1.a of essential requirements on

protection of the health and safety of the user.

ETSI EMC specification

ETSI EN 301 489-1 V1.2.1

(2000-08)

ETSI EN 301 489-17 V1.1.1

(2000-09)

Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters

(ERM); ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio

equipment and services;

Part 1: Common technical requirements

Part 17: Specific conditions for Wideband data and HIPERLAN

equipment

Meets R&TTE directive art. 3.1.b of essential requirements on

protection with respect to Electro Magnetic Compatibility.

Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference

Regulations

This digital apparatus (Model WG311 Wireless PCI Adapter) does not exceed the Class B limits for radio-noise

emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of

Communications.

Canada ID: 4054A-WG311

ETSI RF specification

ETSI EN 300 328

Part 1 V1.2.2 (2000-07)

ETSI EN 300 328

Part 2 V1.1.1 (2000-07)

Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters

(ERM); Wideband Transmission systems; data transmission

equipment operating in the 2,4 GHz ISM band and using spread

spectrum modulation techniques;

Part 1: Technical characteristics and test conditions

Part 2: Harmonized EN covering essential requirements

under article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive

Meets R&TTE directive art. 3.2.a on effective use of spectrum so

as to avoid harmful interference.

This device is a 2.4 GHz low power RF

device intended for home and office use in

EU and EFTA member states. In some EU /

EFTA member states some restrictions may

apply. Please contact local spectrum

management authorities for further details

before putting this device into operation.

Contents vii

Contents

Chapter 1

Introduction

About the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 .......................................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 Default Wireless Configuration Settings ............................................................2-3

Basic Installation Instructions .........................................................................................2-4

For Windows XP Users Installing a WG311 .............................................................2-4

For Windows 2000 & 98/Me Users Installing a WG311 ...........................................2-8

WG311 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

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Identifying the Wireless Network Name (SSID) and WEP Security Settings ...........3-9

How to Configure WEP Encryption Security ..........................................................3-10

Statistics Page ........................................................................................................3-12

Advanced Settings Page ........................................................................................3-13

Appendix A

Technical Specifications

Appendix B

Wireless Networking Basics

Wireless Networking Overview ...................................................................................... B-1

Infrastructure Mode ................................................................................................. B-1

Ad-Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup) ................................................................ B-2

Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID) ................................ B-2

Authentication and WEP ................................................................................................ B-2

802.11 Authentication .............................................................................................. B-3

Open System Authentication ................................................................................... B-3

Shared Key Authentication ...................................................................................... B-4

Overview of WEP Parameters ................................................................................ B-5

Key Size .................................................................................................................. B-6

WEP Configuration Options .................................................................................... B-6

Wireless Channels ......................................................................................................... B-7

Appendix C

Preparing Your PCs for Network Access

Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking ....................................................... C-1

Configuring Windows 98 and Me for TCP/IP Networking .............................................. C-1

Install or Verify Windows Networking Components ................................................. C-1

Enabling DHCP to Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings in Windows 98 and Me C-3

Selecting the Internet Access Method ..................................................................... C-5

Verifying TCP/IP Properties .................................................................................... C-5

Configuring Windows 2000 or XP for TCP/IP Networking ............................................. C-6

Install or Verify Windows Networking Components ................................................. C-6

DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP or 2000 ......................................... C-7

DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP ..................................................... C-7

DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows 2000 .................................................. C-9

Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP or 2000 ........................................... C-11

Contents ix

Glossary

List of Glossary Terms ................................................................................................... D-1

Index

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