Netgear WG311v3 ユーザーズマニュアル

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Basic Setup

Computers can connect over 802.11g wireless networks indoors at a range which varies 
significantly based on the physical location of the computer with the NETGEAR 54 Mbps 
Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3. For best results, avoid potential sources of interference, such as: 

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Large metal surfaces

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Microwaves

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2.4 GHz Cordless phones

In general, 802.11g wireless devices can communicate through walls. However, if the walls are 
constructed with concrete, or have metal, or metal mesh, the 802.11g effective range will decrease 
if such materials are between the devices.

The WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter, like all 802.11b/g adapters, can operate in the following 
two basic modes:

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Infrastructure Mode: An 802.11 networking framework in which devices and computers 
communicate with each other by first going through an access point (AP). For example, this 
mode is used when computers in a house connect to an AP that is attached to a router which 
lets multiple computers share a single Cable or DSL broadband Internet connection.

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Ad-Hoc Mode: An 802.11 networking framework in which devices or computers 
communicate directly with each other, without the use of an access point. For example, 
Ad-Hoc Mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with file and print 
sharing enabled and you want to exchange files directly between them.

Both of these configuration options are available with the WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter. 
Infrastructure configuration procedures for basic network connectivity are covered below. 
Advanced infrastructure configuration procedures and ad-hoc configuration are covered in 

 of this manual.

If this is a new wireless network installation, use the factory default settings to set up the network 
and verify wireless connectivity. If this is an addition to an existing wireless network, you will 
need to identify the wireless configuration and security parameters already defined.