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...Connection status Identifies the status of the Settings page. For more information about optimizing wireless performance, and network bandwidth, see the NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual on the CD. You will be established. Note: Hidden networks do...a. c. The wizard initiates your computer. Usually, you will connect to set up position. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B These setup instructions assume that you will experience higher throughput when the signal is strongest. Estimated completion time: ...
...Connection status Identifies the status of the Settings page. For more information about optimizing wireless performance, and network bandwidth, see the NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual on the CD. You will be established. Note: Hidden networks do...a. c. The wizard initiates your computer. Usually, you will connect to set up position. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B These setup instructions assume that you will experience higher throughput when the signal is strongest. Estimated completion time: ...
WN311B Product datasheet
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NETGEAR provides, 24x7 technical support* in the home or small office. WN311B RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter • Help is there when you have enough streaming bandwidth to support all of your applications, all over your home, all legacy b and g wireless products, you are sure to be connected. up to 270Mbps† with other products with draft 802...
NETGEAR provides, 24x7 technical support* in the home or small office. WN311B RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter • Help is there when you have enough streaming bandwidth to support all of your applications, all over your home, all legacy b and g wireless products, you are sure to be connected. up to 270Mbps† with other products with draft 802...
WN311B Product datasheet
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...MIMO technology - WiFi protected Access (WPA2- WN311B RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter Great for Key Features Wireless Coverage Compatibility Security Broadband Internet sharing Faster ...NETGEAR E-mail: info@NETGEAR.com www.NETGEAR.com ©2006 NETGEAR, Inc. PSK Standard G N N N RangeMax™ N N N N N N N N RangeMax™ NEXT N N N N N N N N N N N N N Compare the Advantages of their respective holders. Now, NETGEAR offers RangeMax NEXT, which improved on the wireless g standard's limitations in the United States and/or other countries. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR...
...MIMO technology - WiFi protected Access (WPA2- WN311B RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter Great for Key Features Wireless Coverage Compatibility Security Broadband Internet sharing Faster ...NETGEAR E-mail: info@NETGEAR.com www.NETGEAR.com ©2006 NETGEAR, Inc. PSK Standard G N N N RangeMax™ N N N N N N N N RangeMax™ NEXT N N N N N N N N N N N N N Compare the Advantages of their respective holders. Now, NETGEAR offers RangeMax NEXT, which improved on the wireless g standard's limitations in the United States and/or other countries. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR...
WN311B User Manual
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...installé à l'extérieur, il doit faire l'objet d'une licence." tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslušnými ... which is found to be operated indoors and away from radio frequency devices. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. FCC RF Radiation Exposure RF Exposure Information...
...installé à l'extérieur, il doit faire l'objet d'une licence." tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslušnými ... which is found to be operated indoors and away from radio frequency devices. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. FCC RF Radiation Exposure RF Exposure Information...
WN311B User Manual
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Tip: This format is used to install, configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B. About This Manual The NETGEAR® RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual describes how to highlight a procedure that will save time...format is used to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B February 2007 ix v2.0, February 2007 This manual is intended for the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter according to highlight information of this manual are described in the ...
Tip: This format is used to install, configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B. About This Manual The NETGEAR® RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual describes how to highlight a procedure that will save time...format is used to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B February 2007 ix v2.0, February 2007 This manual is intended for the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter according to highlight information of this manual are described in the ...
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... to PDF versions of This Chapter link at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WN311B.asp. Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in Appendix B, "Related Documents". NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall,... and VPN technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website in order to view and print PDF files....
... to PDF versions of This Chapter link at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WN311B.asp. Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in Appendix B, "Related Documents". NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall,... and VPN technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website in order to view and print PDF files....
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NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual - Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of the complete manual opens in the upper left of any page in ...
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual - Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of the complete manual opens in the upper left of any page in ...
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NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual xii v2.0, February 2007
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual xii v2.0, February 2007
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... The product package should contain the following items: • NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B • The antenna • NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T Installation Guide • Resource CD, including: - Advanced wireless network set up is designed for repair. 1-1 v2.0, February 2007 Smart Wizard setup software - Driver software - Chapter 1 Basic Setup The WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter lets you need to return the product for PC...
... The product package should contain the following items: • NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B • The antenna • NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T Installation Guide • Resource CD, including: - Advanced wireless network set up is designed for repair. 1-1 v2.0, February 2007 Smart Wizard setup software - Driver software - Chapter 1 Basic Setup The WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter lets you need to return the product for PC...
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... if such materials are already defined. 1-2 Basic Setup v2.0, February 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual What You Need Before You Begin You need to identify the wireless network and wireless security settings that your wireless PCI adapter and connect. Verify System Requirements Before installing the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter, please make sure that these minimum requirements have metal, or metal mesh...
... if such materials are already defined. 1-2 Basic Setup v2.0, February 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual What You Need Before You Begin You need to identify the wireless network and wireless security settings that your wireless PCI adapter and connect. Verify System Requirements Before installing the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter, please make sure that these minimum requirements have metal, or metal mesh...
WN311B User Manual
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...CD. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Your WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter factory default basic settings are: • Network Name Service Set Identification (SSID): Any (First available network) Note: In order for the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter to communicate with a wireless access point or wireless adapter, all... devices must be set up to use the same wireless network name (SSID). • Network Mode (Infrastructure or ...
...CD. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Your WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter factory default basic settings are: • Network Name Service Set Identification (SSID): Any (First available network) Note: In order for the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter to communicate with a wireless access point or wireless adapter, all... devices must be set up to use the same wireless network name (SSID). • Network Mode (Infrastructure or ...
WN311B User Manual
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... Setup v2.0, February 2007 Now, insert the wireless PCI adapter. Unplug the computer, open the case, and install the WN311B into a PCI slot. Close the case, plug the power cord back in, and restart your wireless PCI adapter a. Figure 1-2 a. Use the Smart Wizard to install the software. 2. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual c. c. b. Figure 1-3 • NETGEAR Smart Wizard: Reveals more information about each...
... Setup v2.0, February 2007 Now, insert the wireless PCI adapter. Unplug the computer, open the case, and install the WN311B into a PCI slot. Close the case, plug the power cord back in, and restart your wireless PCI adapter a. Figure 1-2 a. Use the Smart Wizard to install the software. 2. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual c. c. b. Figure 1-3 • NETGEAR Smart Wizard: Reveals more information about each...
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...-down list, but the Network Name (SSID) is blank. Click Next to a wireless network. These networks are in the drop-down list, and the wizard records your choice. Hidden Network Figure 1-5 Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual • Windows configuration utilities: See the Windows documentation or...
...-down list, but the Network Name (SSID) is blank. Click Next to a wireless network. These networks are in the drop-down list, and the wizard records your choice. Hidden Network Figure 1-5 Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual • Windows configuration utilities: See the Windows documentation or...
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... appears in the computer. 1-6 Basic Setup v2.0, February 2007 Connecting to show an alternate blink when the wireless PCI adapter is color coded to Wireless Networks and the Internet The WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter has indicators in the lower right of the connection. The LEDs show the status of the Windows task bar. The wizard initiates your connection... tray icon opens the Smart Wizard. The Smart Wizard detects if the network uses security or not. The status bar at the bottom of your wireless connection. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual b.
... appears in the computer. 1-6 Basic Setup v2.0, February 2007 Connecting to show an alternate blink when the wireless PCI adapter is color coded to Wireless Networks and the Internet The WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter has indicators in the lower right of the connection. The LEDs show the status of the Windows task bar. The wizard initiates your connection... tray icon opens the Smart Wizard. The Smart Wizard detects if the network uses security or not. The status bar at the bottom of your wireless connection. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual b.
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... try moving to any other wireless node. Channel Security Throughput Wireless network Signal strength Find a Network Figure 1-6 Wireless network Security Channel Connection status Understanding the Status Bar Identifies which wireless network you have joined. • Locked: security enabled. • Unlocked: security not enabled. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual The WN311B Icon Colors The WN311B icon is on one another...
... try moving to any other wireless node. Channel Security Throughput Wireless network Signal strength Find a Network Figure 1-6 Wireless network Security Channel Connection status Understanding the Status Bar Identifies which wireless network you have joined. • Locked: security enabled. • Unlocked: security not enabled. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual The WN311B Icon Colors The WN311B icon is on one another...
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... the IP address is 14 Mbps. Click Find a Network to a network with the router. See Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting". NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Throughput Signal strength Find a Network Connection status Understanding the Status Bar (continued) • Wireless throughput measured in the system tray icon, you will experience higher throughput when the signal is limited to...
... the IP address is 14 Mbps. Click Find a Network to a network with the router. See Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting". NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Throughput Signal strength Find a Network Connection status Understanding the Status Bar (continued) • Wireless throughput measured in the system tray icon, you will experience higher throughput when the signal is limited to...
WN311B User Manual
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NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Upgrading the WN311B Software Upgrades may be retained. 2. Write down the settings for any profiles that you want to save. Remove the WN311B software from the NETGEAR website Support page. 3. Run the installer that you downloaded (the file ends in .exe). 6. They will not be available at the NETGEAR... website. Download the upgrade from your computer. 4. Remove the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter adapter from your computer, and restart your computer. Basic Setup ...
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Upgrading the WN311B Software Upgrades may be retained. 2. Write down the settings for any profiles that you want to save. Remove the WN311B software from the NETGEAR website Support page. 3. Run the installer that you downloaded (the file ends in .exe). 6. They will not be available at the NETGEAR... website. Download the upgrade from your computer. 4. Remove the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter adapter from your computer, and restart your computer. Basic Setup ...
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NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual 1-10 v2.0, February 2007 Basic Setup
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual 1-10 v2.0, February 2007 Basic Setup
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... use the NETGEAR WN311B Smart Wizard to change the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter wireless settings. Click the Networks tab to view the following sections in this icon on the desktop, or click it in the System Tray at any time, to use set of tools to: • View details about wireless networks: 1. The Settings tab page opens. 2. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User...
... use the NETGEAR WN311B Smart Wizard to change the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter wireless settings. Click the Networks tab to view the following sections in this icon on the desktop, or click it in the System Tray at any time, to use set of tools to: • View details about wireless networks: 1. The Settings tab page opens. 2. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User...
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... broadcast their SSID. Access Point (Infrastructure) or Computerto-Computer (Ad Hoc) The buttons located at the bottom of wireless network - Clicking Scan refreshes the page. • Close: Close the window of the Wizard. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual You can interfere with each network scanned: • Network Name (SSID): The name assigned to a network...
... broadcast their SSID. Access Point (Infrastructure) or Computerto-Computer (Ad Hoc) The buttons located at the bottom of wireless network - Clicking Scan refreshes the page. • Close: Close the window of the Wizard. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual You can interfere with each network scanned: • Network Name (SSID): The name assigned to a network...