Netgear WG311T User Manual download pdf (Page 48)

User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T

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v4.0, February 2006

Frequently Asked Questions

Use the information below to solve common problems you may encounter. Also, please refer to the

knowledge base on the NETGEAR Web site at http://www.netgear.com/support/main.asp.

The WG311T Smart Wizard keeps asking me to save my settings

This is because you have made changes to the settings and the Smart Wizard is offering you the

chance to save the changes. If you want to avoid these Profile setting prompts, simply click Apply

before you close the Smart Wizard.

Ad Hoc mode is not working correctly

You need to click the Initiate Ad Hoc button before you click Apply. Here is how you start an Ad

Hoc network:

1. Fill in the Network Name (SSID).

2. Select the Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Type.

3. Click Initiate Ad Hoc.

4. Accept the default settings or make your changes and click OK

5. Click Apply.

How to use the wireless configuration utility that comes with Windows XP

During the WG311T software installation the wizard prompts you to choose either the NETGEAR

Smart Wizard or the Windows configuration utility. Be sure the WG311T is properly installed in

the PCI slot in the computer and follow these instructions to change your selection.

1. Go to Control Panel and select Network Connections.

2. Right click on the connection and select Properties.

3. Click the Wireless Networks tab.

4. Select or clear the WG311T “Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings” check

box.

Note: Be sure all computers in your Ad Hoc network are configured with static IP

addresses in the same subnet.

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