Netgear WG311v3 - G54 Wireless PCI Adapter 설치 가이드
)NSTALLATION
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3
These setup instructions assume that you will connect to an access point or wireless router.
Estimated completion time: 15-25 minutes.
Installation
1. First, install the WG311 v3
software.
Insert the NETGEAR CD. If the CD main
page does not appear, double click
Autorun.exe on the CD.
page does not appear, double click
Autorun.exe on the CD.
a.
Click Install the Software. The Check
for Updates window opens.
for Updates window opens.
b.
If you are connected to the Internet, click
Check for Updates. If not, you can
choose to install from the CD.
Check for Updates. If not, you can
choose to install from the CD.
c.
Follow the Wizard steps and click Next to continue.
When the software has been installed the Connection Wizard prompts you to shut
down the computer.
down the computer.
2. Now, install the wireless PCI
adapter.
a.
When prompted, shut down the
computer.
computer.
b.
Unplug the computer, open the case, and
install the WG311 v3 into a PCI slot.
install the WG311 v3 into a PCI slot.
c.
Connect the antenna to the adapter and
position the antenna to the up position.
position the antenna to the up position.
d.
Close the case, plug the power cord back
in, and restart your computer.
in, and restart your computer.
e.
When prompted, select the country where you are located and click Agree.
3. Use the Smart Wizard to set up your wireless PCI adapter.
a.
Windows 2000, 98SE/ME users go to
Step b. Windows XP or Vista users can
set up the wireless adapter either with the
NETGEAR Smart Wizard
(recommended) or the Windows
configuration utilities.
Step b. Windows XP or Vista users can
set up the wireless adapter either with the
NETGEAR Smart Wizard
(recommended) or the Windows
configuration utilities.
•
NETGEAR Smart Wizard:
Reveals more information about
each network and makes it easier to
troubleshoot network connection
problems.
Reveals more information about
each network and makes it easier to
troubleshoot network connection
problems.
•
Windows configuration utilities: See the Windows documentation or
“Using Windows XP and Vista Wireless Configuration Utilities” at:
http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm
“Using Windows XP and Vista Wireless Configuration Utilities” at:
http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm
b.
Click Next to accept the NETGEAR
Smart Wizard.
Smart Wizard.
You will be prompted to let the
wizard help you connect to a network
(recommended).
wizard help you connect to a network
(recommended).
c.
Click Next to accept.
4. Connect to a wireless network.
a.
Select the wireless network from the
drop-down list, and the wizard records
your choice.
drop-down list, and the wizard records
your choice.
Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast
the Network Name (SSID). These
networks are in the drop-down list, but
the Network Name (SSID) is blank.
the Network Name (SSID). These
networks are in the drop-down list, but
the Network Name (SSID) is blank.
If the network uses security, then the
Smart Wizard detects it.
Smart Wizard detects it.
b.
Follow the Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for saving a Profile.
c.
After you have reviewed the settings, click Finish.
The WG311 v3 icon
appears in the system tray and on the desktop; and the Settings
page opens. The wizard initiates your wireless connection. It could take up to a minute for
your wireless connection to be established. Check the status bar.
your wireless connection to be established. Check the status bar.
Using the Status Bar
The status bar is located at the bottom of the Settings page.
Understanding the Status Bar
Wireless network
Identifies which wireless network you have joined.
Security
• Locked: security enabled.
• Unlocked: security not enabled.
• Unlocked: security not enabled.
Channel
The wireless channel used by the network. If many wireless networks
in your area use the same channel they can interfere with one
another.
in your area use the same channel they can interfere with one
another.
Throughput
Wireless throughput measured in Mega bits per second.
Signal strength
More dots indicates a stronger signal. Usually, you will experience
higher throughput when the signal is strongest.
higher throughput when the signal is strongest.
Find a Network
Click Find a Network to open the Connection Wizard.
Connection
status
status
Identifies the status of your network connection.
• Connected to Internet: Wireless Internet connection is OK.
• Connected to Router: Wireless connection to the router is OK but
• Connected to Internet: Wireless Internet connection is OK.
• Connected to Router: Wireless connection to the router is OK but
the router is not connected to the Internet.
• 169.254.x.x or ___.___.___.___ : The wireless connection to the
router is OK but there is a problem with the router. See the online
help or the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3
User Manual on the NETGEAR CD for troubleshooting tips.
help or the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3
User Manual on the NETGEAR CD for troubleshooting tips.
Wireless
network
Connection status
Security
Find a Network
Channel
Throughput
Signal
strength
strength