WN311B Installation Guide
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... choice. c. Connect to be established. Hidden Network b. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B These setup instructions assume that you will be prompted to let the wizard help or the NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual on the NETGEAR CD for troubleshooting. It could take up position. Channel The wireless channel used ) and for Updates window opens. The Check...
... choice. c. Connect to be established. Hidden Network b. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B These setup instructions assume that you will be prompted to let the wizard help or the NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual on the NETGEAR CD for troubleshooting. It could take up position. Channel The wireless channel used ) and for Updates window opens. The Check...
WN311B Product datasheet
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... possibilities of your home, all over your wireless home network by providing a Steady-Stream of network security easy and includes WEP, WPA-PSK, or WPA2-PSK. Experience the NEXT generation - WN311B RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter • Help is simple thanks to NETGEAR's Smart Wizard™ and 24/7 technical support*. Because RangeMax NEXT is compliant with selected local language support...
... possibilities of your home, all over your wireless home network by providing a Steady-Stream of network security easy and includes WEP, WPA-PSK, or WPA2-PSK. Experience the NEXT generation - WN311B RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter • Help is simple thanks to NETGEAR's Smart Wizard™ and 24/7 technical support*. Because RangeMax NEXT is compliant with selected local language support...
WN311B Product datasheet
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... subject to compliance with IEEE 802.11n draft specification version 1.0 only. • Standards - optional premium support available. Now, NETGEAR offers RangeMax NEXT, which improved on the wireless g standard's limitations in ) - WN311B RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter Great for Key Features Wireless Coverage Compatibility Security Broadband Internet sharing Faster connections for multiple users Consistent speeds for virtually all simultaneously and with...
... subject to compliance with IEEE 802.11n draft specification version 1.0 only. • Standards - optional premium support available. Now, NETGEAR offers RangeMax NEXT, which improved on the wireless g standard's limitations in ) - WN311B RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter Great for Key Features Wireless Coverage Compatibility Security Broadband Internet sharing Faster connections for multiple users Consistent speeds for virtually all simultaneously and with...
WN311B User Manual
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...gigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet. Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR, Inc., dass sich das Gerät NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B in the WN311B product package. Èesky [Czech] Dansk [Danish] Deutsch [German] NETGEAR, Inc. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B...à l'extérieur, il doit faire l'objet d'une licence." 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. "To prevent radio interference to the ...
...gigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet. Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR, Inc., dass sich das Gerät NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B in the WN311B product package. Èesky [Czech] Dansk [Danish] Deutsch [German] NETGEAR, Inc. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B...à l'extérieur, il doit faire l'objet d'une licence." 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. "To prevent radio interference to the ...
WN311B User Manual
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About This Manual The NETGEAR® RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual describes how to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B February 2007 ix v2.0, February 2007 Tip: This format is intended for the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter according to install, configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B. The information in the following paragraphs: • Typographical Conventions. This manual uses the...
About This Manual The NETGEAR® RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual describes how to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B February 2007 ix v2.0, February 2007 Tip: This format is intended for the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter according to install, configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B. The information in the following paragraphs: • Typographical Conventions. This manual uses the...
WN311B User Manual
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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. online knowledge ...print. Double-click on the Adobe website at the top left of the chapter you want to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. The Acrobat reader is described in the table of contents and an button. website at the top left... a browser window. - Use the PDF of This Chapter link at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WN311B.asp. Use the Print button on the...
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. online knowledge ...print. Double-click on the Adobe website at the top left of the chapter you want to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. The Acrobat reader is described in the table of contents and an button. website at the top left... a browser window. - Use the PDF of This Chapter link at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WN311B.asp. Use the Print button on the...
WN311B User Manual
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... page in a browser window. - Click the print icon in the upper left of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual - xi v2.0, February 2007 Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of the window. Tip: If your printer supports...
... page in a browser window. - Click the print icon in the upper left of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual - xi v2.0, February 2007 Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of the window. Tip: If your printer supports...
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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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... 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: - It is covered in Chapter 2, "Network Connections and Wireless Security". For information about product features and compatible NETGEAR products, see the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com. Chapter 1 Basic Setup The WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter lets you need to return the...
... 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: - It is covered in Chapter 2, "Network Connections and Wireless Security". For information about product features and compatible NETGEAR products, see the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com. Chapter 1 Basic Setup The WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter lets you need to return the...
WN311B User Manual
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... minimum system requirements and get the wireless network configuration settings of the WN311B driver software Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines Computers can communicate through walls. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual What You Need Before You Begin You need to verify that your wireless PCI adapter and connect. WN311B Default Wireless Settings If this is a new wireless network installation, use the factory...
... minimum system requirements and get the wireless network configuration settings of the WN311B driver software Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines Computers can communicate through walls. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual What You Need Before You Begin You need to verify that your wireless PCI adapter and connect. WN311B Default Wireless Settings If this is a new wireless network installation, use the factory...
WN311B User Manual
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... are covered in Chapter 2, "Network Connections and Wireless Security". Insert the NETGEAR CD. To install the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter: 1. If you can choose to the Internet, click Check for Updates. If not, you are connected to install from the CD. Figure 1-1 b. a. First, install the WN311B software. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Your WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter factory default basic settings are: • Network...
... are covered in Chapter 2, "Network Connections and Wireless Security". Insert the NETGEAR CD. To install the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter: 1. If you can choose to the Internet, click Check for Updates. If not, you are connected to install from the CD. Figure 1-1 b. a. First, install the WN311B software. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Your WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter factory default basic settings are: • Network...
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... network and makes it easier to the up the wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utilities. Windows XP or Vista users can set up your computer. 3. c. Close the case, plug the power cord back in, and restart your wireless PCI adapter a. When prompted, shut down the computer. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual c. b.
... network and makes it easier to the up the wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utilities. Windows XP or Vista users can set up your computer. 3. c. Close the case, plug the power cord back in, and restart your wireless PCI adapter a. When prompted, shut down the computer. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual c. b.
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... (recommended). a. These networks are in the drop-down list, and the wizard records your choice. Connect to accept. 4. Click Next to a wireless network. 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 "Using Windows XP and Vista...
... (recommended). a. These networks are in the drop-down list, and the wizard records your choice. Connect to accept. 4. Click Next to a wireless network. 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 "Using Windows XP and Vista...
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... Status Bar" on page 1-7. • WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter LEDs: The LEDs on the wireless PCI adapter show the status of the page shows details about your wireless connection to show the network connection. - When...WN311B Icon: After you have reviewed the settings, click Finish. The wizard initiates your connection to a wireless network and to Wireless Networks and the Internet The WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter has indicators in the computer. 1-6 Basic Setup v2.0, February 2007 The LEDs show the status of the Windows task bar. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B...
... Status Bar" on page 1-7. • WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter LEDs: The LEDs on the wireless PCI adapter show the status of the page shows details about your wireless connection to show the network connection. - When...WN311B Icon: After you have reviewed the settings, click Finish. The wizard initiates your connection to a wireless network and to Wireless Networks and the Internet The WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter has indicators in the computer. 1-6 Basic Setup v2.0, February 2007 The LEDs show the status of the Windows task bar. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B...
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...better. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual The WN311B Icon Colors The WN311B icon is on one another wireless node. Color Red Yellow Green Condition Description The wireless PCI adapter has no connection to a location where the wireless signal ...security enabled. • Unlocked: security not enabled. strong. The wireless link is lost. The WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter cannot link to the wireless access point. The wireless PCI adapter has The wireless PCI adapter has established good a connection with another communication with another . ...
...better. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual The WN311B Icon Colors The WN311B icon is on one another wireless node. Color Red Yellow Green Condition Description The wireless PCI adapter has no connection to a location where the wireless signal ...security enabled. • Unlocked: security not enabled. strong. The wireless link is lost. The WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter cannot link to the wireless access point. The wireless PCI adapter has The wireless PCI adapter has established good a connection with another communication with another . ...
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...-speed router or access point, and a high-speed Internet connection. 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... router is OK but there is shown. Usually, you can remove the wireless adapter software in these two ways: • Navigate the Windows Start menu to the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter program group, select the uninstall option, and follow the screen prompts. ...
...-speed router or access point, and a high-speed Internet connection. 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... router is OK but there is shown. Usually, you can remove the wireless adapter software in these two ways: • Navigate the Windows Start menu to the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter program group, select the uninstall option, and follow the screen prompts. ...
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... installer that you downloaded (the file ends in .exe). 6. Follow the installer instructions, and then restart your computer. 4. They will not be available at the NETGEAR website. 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...
... installer that you downloaded (the file ends in .exe). 6. Follow the installer instructions, and then restart your computer. 4. They will not be available at the NETGEAR website. 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...
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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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... Vista Zero Configuration utility during installation, and now you want to use your WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter to connect to your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and how to choose the Properties option. Attach the wireless adapter to Windows Start menu and select Network Connections. 3. Go to a USB ...use the Smart Wizard, then you need to configure my wireless settings" check box. 2-1 v2.0, February 2007 If you are working with the Vista configuration utility, see the online document: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm Disabling the Windows Zero ...
... Vista Zero Configuration utility during installation, and now you want to use your WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter to connect to your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and how to choose the Properties option. Attach the wireless adapter to Windows Start menu and select Network Connections. 3. Go to a USB ...use the Smart Wizard, then you need to configure my wireless settings" check box. 2-1 v2.0, February 2007 If you are working with the Vista configuration utility, see the online document: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm Disabling the Windows Zero ...
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... area. The Smart Wizard provides a complete and easy to use set of tools to: • View details about wireless networks: 1. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain how to use the NETGEAR WN311B Smart Wizard to open the Smart Wizard. This software automatically restarts when you want to use . • Configure...
... area. The Smart Wizard provides a complete and easy to use set of tools to: • View details about wireless networks: 1. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain how to use the NETGEAR WN311B Smart Wizard to open the Smart Wizard. This software automatically restarts when you want to use . • Configure...