WN311B Installation Guide
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... bandwidth, see the NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual on the NETGEAR CD for troubleshooting. If you are connected to the Internet, click Check for saving a Profile. b. Connect the antenna to the adapter and position the antenna to let the wizard help or the NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual on the NETGEAR CD. d. Channel The wireless channel used ) and...
... bandwidth, see the NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual on the NETGEAR CD for troubleshooting. If you are connected to the Internet, click Check for saving a Profile. b. Connect the antenna to the adapter and position the antenna to let the wizard help or the NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual on the NETGEAR CD. d. Channel The wireless channel used ) and...
WN311B Product datasheet
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WN311B RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter • Help is compliant with draft 802.11n†. RangeMax NEXT extends the possibilities of your home, all at any distance or location in English, with 11b/g WiFi • Delivers a Steady-Stream connection for the first time provides wireless... Touchless WiFi Security Experience the NEXT generation - A RangeMax NEXT wireless network creates and maintains stable connections and enough bandwidth to NETGEAR's Smart Wizard™ and 24/7 technical support*. This next generation wireless standard utilizes advanced MIMO (Multi...
WN311B RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter • Help is compliant with draft 802.11n†. RangeMax NEXT extends the possibilities of your home, all at any distance or location in English, with 11b/g WiFi • Delivers a Steady-Stream connection for the first time provides wireless... Touchless WiFi Security Experience the NEXT generation - A RangeMax NEXT wireless network creates and maintains stable connections and enough bandwidth to NETGEAR's Smart Wizard™ and 24/7 technical support*. This next generation wireless standard utilizes advanced MIMO (Multi...
WN311B Product datasheet
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... Advantages of Use - PSK, WPA- PSK) - year warranty All rights reserved. Weight: 54g (1.9 oz) • Wireless Speeds - 802.11b: 1,2,5.5,11 Mbps - 802.11g: 6,9,12,18,24,36,48,54 Mbps - NETGEAR 1- 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 streaming and...
... Advantages of Use - PSK, WPA- PSK) - year warranty All rights reserved. Weight: 54g (1.9 oz) • Wireless Speeds - 802.11b: 1,2,5.5,11 Mbps - 802.11g: 6,9,12,18,24,36,48,54 Mbps - NETGEAR 1- 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 streaming and...
WN311B User Manual
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... la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 et CNR-210 du Canada. tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslušnými ustanoven...ími smìrnice 1999/5/ES. 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. reception, which is found to be operated indoors ...
... la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 et CNR-210 du Canada. tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslušnými ustanoven...ími smìrnice 1999/5/ES. 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. reception, which is found to be operated indoors ...
WN311B User Manual
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... format is intended for the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter according to install, configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B. Conventions, Formats and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of importance or special interest. 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...
... format is intended for the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter according to install, configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B. Conventions, Formats and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of importance or special interest. 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...
WN311B User Manual
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...The HTML version of this manual you can choose one page at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WN311B.asp. Each page in the HTML version of the following several options, according to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. The PDF version of any page. - Your computer must have ... and individual chapters. Use the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of the chapter you want to a major topic. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to view and print PDF files. How...
...The HTML version of this manual you can choose one page at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WN311B.asp. Each page in the HTML version of the following several options, according to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. The PDF version of any page. - Your computer must have ... and individual chapters. Use the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of the chapter you want to a major topic. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to view and print PDF files. How...
WN311B User Manual
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... this feature. • Printing the Full Manual. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of any page. - xi v2.0, February 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual - Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page in the upper left of paper, you can save paper...
... this feature. • Printing the Full Manual. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of any page. - xi v2.0, February 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual - Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page in the upper left of paper, you can save paper...
WN311B User Manual
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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
WN311B User Manual
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.... It is covered in the Box 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: - Documentation including the NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T Installation Guide, and the NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual (this document) • Warranty card • Support information card If any of the parts...
.... It is covered in the Box 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: - Documentation including the NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T Installation Guide, and the NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual (this document) • Warranty card • Support information card If any of the parts...
WN311B User Manual
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... significantly based on the physical location of the computer with the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter. If this is an addition to an existing wireless network, you 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. For best results, avoid potential sources of interference, such...
... significantly based on the physical location of the computer with the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter. If this is an addition to an existing wireless network, you 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. For best results, avoid potential sources of interference, such...
WN311B User Manual
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... or Ad-hoc): Infrastructure • Data security WEP, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-PSK encryption: Disabled Installation The instructions in Chapter 2, "Network Connections and Wireless Security". NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Your WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter factory default basic settings are connected to the Internet, click Check for Updates. a. If not, you are : • Network Name Service Set Identification...
... or Ad-hoc): Infrastructure • Data security WEP, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-PSK encryption: Disabled Installation The instructions in Chapter 2, "Network Connections and Wireless Security". NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Your WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter factory default basic settings are connected to the Internet, click Check for Updates. a. If not, you are : • Network Name Service Set Identification...
WN311B User Manual
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... or Vista users can set up your computer. 3. d. Follow the Wizard steps and click Next to continue, and to troubleshoot network connection problems. 1-4 Basic Setup v2.0, February 2007 Windows 2000 users go to set up position. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual c. When prompted, shut down the computer. Use the Smart Wizard to Step b. Close...
... or Vista users can set up your computer. 3. d. Follow the Wizard steps and click Next to continue, and to troubleshoot network connection problems. 1-4 Basic Setup v2.0, February 2007 Windows 2000 users go to set up position. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual c. When prompted, shut down the computer. Use the Smart Wizard to Step b. Close...
WN311B User Manual
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... Wizard. 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 Wireless Configuration Utilities" at: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm b. These networks are in the drop-down list, and...
... Wizard. 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 Wireless Configuration Utilities" at: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm b. These networks are in the drop-down list, and...
WN311B User Manual
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... the status of the Windows task bar. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual b. The Smart Wizard detects if the network uses security or not. The wizard initiates your wireless connection to Wireless Networks and the Internet The WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter has indicators in the lower right of your wireless and Internet connection. See "The WN311B Icon Colors" on page 1-7. • Smart...
... the status of the Windows task bar. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual b. The Smart Wizard detects if the network uses security or not. The wizard initiates your wireless connection to Wireless Networks and the Internet The WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter has indicators in the lower right of your wireless and Internet connection. See "The WN311B Icon Colors" on page 1-7. • Smart...
WN311B User Manual
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... in the Microsoft Windows desktop. strong. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual The WN311B Icon Colors The WN311B icon is on one another. The WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter cannot link to the wireless access point. If many wireless networks in the Windows System Tray. The System Tray is wireless node. The wireless PCI adapter has a connection with another communication with another wireless node. Also, look for possible...
... in the Microsoft Windows desktop. strong. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual The WN311B Icon Colors The WN311B icon is on one another. The WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter cannot link to the wireless access point. If many wireless networks in the Windows System Tray. The System Tray is wireless node. The wireless PCI adapter has a connection with another communication with another wireless node. Also, look for possible...
WN311B User Manual
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... to the router is OK but there is 14 Mbps. 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 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...
... to the router is OK but there is 14 Mbps. 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 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...
WN311B User Manual
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To install an upgrade, follow these steps. 1. Remove the WN311B software from your computer. 5. Basic Setup 1-9 v2.0, February 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Upgrading the WN311B Software Upgrades may be retained. 2. Remove the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter adapter from the NETGEAR website Support page. 3. Download the upgrade from your computer, and restart your computer. 4. Run the installer that you downloaded (the...
To install an upgrade, follow these steps. 1. Remove the WN311B software from your computer. 5. Basic Setup 1-9 v2.0, February 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Upgrading the WN311B Software Upgrades may be retained. 2. Remove the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter adapter from the NETGEAR website Support page. 3. Download the upgrade from your computer, and restart your computer. 4. Run the installer that you downloaded (the...
WN311B User Manual
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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
WN311B User Manual
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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 view the following sections in the System Tray at any time, to view all available wireless networks in profiles. • Remove or reinstall the wireless adapter software. You can either double-click this icon on the desktop, or...
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 view the following sections in the System Tray at any time, to view all available wireless networks in profiles. • Remove or reinstall the wireless adapter software. You can either double-click this icon on the desktop, or...
WN311B User Manual
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...located at the bottom of the Wizard. If many networks use the same channel they can click a column heading to a wireless network. In such cases, the SSID field will be blank even though the rest of the information will still be displayed...ESSID configuration parameter. Network Connections and Wireless Security 2-3 v2.0, February 2007 See "Finding a Network" on page 2-4. • Connect: Connect to the network that as a security measure, some wireless access points do not broadcast their SSID. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual You can interfere with ...
...located at the bottom of the Wizard. If many networks use the same channel they can click a column heading to a wireless network. In such cases, the SSID field will be blank even though the rest of the information will still be displayed...ESSID configuration parameter. Network Connections and Wireless Security 2-3 v2.0, February 2007 See "Finding a Network" on page 2-4. • Connect: Connect to the network that as a security measure, some wireless access points do not broadcast their SSID. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual You can interfere with ...