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... be established. For more information about optimizing wireless performance, and network bandwidth, see the NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual on the desktop, and the Settings page opens. b. Connect the antenna to the adapter and position the antenna to the up to...software has been installed the Connection Wizard prompts you are in Mega bits per second. Click Next to let the wizard help or the NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual on the CD. Security • Locked: security enabled. • Unlocked: ...
... be established. For more information about optimizing wireless performance, and network bandwidth, see the NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual on the desktop, and the Settings page opens. b. Connect the antenna to the adapter and position the antenna to the up to...software has been installed the Connection Wizard prompts you are in Mega bits per second. Click Next to let the wizard help or the NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual on the CD. Security • Locked: security enabled. • Unlocked: ...
WN311B Product datasheet
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WN311B RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter • Help is simple thanks to 270Mbps wireless networking What does RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter do? • Complies with draft 802.11n†, backwards compatible and with 11b/g WiFi • Delivers a Steady-Stream connection for the first time provides wireless interoperability at once. RangeMax NEXT extends the possibilities of your wireless... WiFi Security NETGEAR provides, 24x7 technical support* in the home or small office. Experience the NEXT generation - A RangeMax NEXT wireless network creates and...
WN311B RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter • Help is simple thanks to 270Mbps wireless networking What does RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter do? • Complies with draft 802.11n†, backwards compatible and with 11b/g WiFi • Delivers a Steady-Stream connection for the first time provides wireless interoperability at once. RangeMax NEXT extends the possibilities of your wireless... WiFi Security NETGEAR provides, 24x7 technical support* in the home or small office. Experience the NEXT generation - A RangeMax NEXT wireless network creates and...
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... - WEP and WPA / WPA2 - all ISP connections • Warranty - NETGEAR 1- year warranty PSK, WPA- Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) 64- 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 - WN311B RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter Great for Key Features Wireless Coverage Compatibility Security Broadband Internet sharing Faster connections for...
... - WEP and WPA / WPA2 - all ISP connections • Warranty - NETGEAR 1- year warranty PSK, WPA- Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) 64- 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 - WN311B RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter Great for Key Features Wireless Coverage Compatibility Security Broadband Internet sharing Faster connections for...
WN311B User Manual
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... 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. Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR, Inc., dass sich das Gerät NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B in CFR 47 Sections, 2.1093, and 15.247 ...or an experienced radio/TV technician for exposure to operate the device. tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslu...
... 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. Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR, Inc., dass sich das Gerät NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B in CFR 47 Sections, 2.1093, and 15.247 ...or an experienced radio/TV technician for exposure to operate the device. tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslu...
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... 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. Tip: This format is intended for the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter according to highlight information of this manual is used to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B February 2007 ix v2.0, February 2007...
... 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. Tip: This format is intended for the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter according to highlight information of this manual is used to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B February 2007 ix v2.0, February 2007...
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NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and ... want to Print this Manual To print this manual includes the following several options, according to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Double-click on the browser toolbar to a major topic. The Acrobat reader is described in the ...in the HTML View. How to print. Click the PDF of This Chapter link at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WN311B.asp. online knowledge base for browsing forwards or backwards through the manual one of contents or index to...
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and ... want to Print this Manual To print this manual includes the following several options, according to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Double-click on the browser toolbar to a major topic. The Acrobat reader is described in the ...in the HTML View. How to print. Click the PDF of This Chapter link at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WN311B.asp. online knowledge base for browsing forwards or backwards through the manual one of contents or index to...
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... sheet of any page in a browser window. - Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of the complete manual opens in the manual. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual -
... sheet of any page in a browser window. - Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of the complete manual opens in the manual. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter 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
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... Windows. 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: - This chapter describes how to install your Wireless PCI Adapter and set up basic wireless connectivity on your NETGEAR dealer. Chapter 1 Basic Setup The WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter lets you need to...
... Windows. 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: - This chapter describes how to install your Wireless PCI Adapter and set up basic wireless connectivity on your NETGEAR dealer. Chapter 1 Basic Setup The WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter lets you need to...
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... location of the computer with concrete, or have metal, or metal mesh, the effective range will decrease if such materials are constructed with the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter. 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 are already defined. 1-2 Basic Setup v2.0, February 2007
... location of the computer with concrete, or have metal, or metal mesh, the effective range will decrease if such materials are constructed with the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter. 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 are already defined. 1-2 Basic Setup v2.0, February 2007
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... appear, double click Autorun.exe on the CD. If not, you are connected to the Internet, click Check for Updates. Basic Setup 1-3 v2.0, February 2007 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...
... appear, double click Autorun.exe on the CD. If not, you are connected to the Internet, click Check for Updates. Basic Setup 1-3 v2.0, February 2007 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...
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... cord back in, and restart your wireless PCI adapter a. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual c. When prompted, shut down the computer. c. b. Windows 2000 users go to troubleshoot network connection problems. 1-4 Basic Setup v2.0, February 2007 Follow the Wizard steps and click Next to continue, and to set up the wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows...
... cord back in, and restart your wireless PCI adapter a. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual c. When prompted, shut down the computer. c. b. Windows 2000 users go to troubleshoot network connection problems. 1-4 Basic Setup v2.0, February 2007 Follow the Wizard steps and click Next to continue, and to set up the wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows...
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... 2007 These networks are in the drop-down list, and the wizard records your choice. 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. You will be prompted to let the wizard...
... 2007 These networks are in the drop-down list, and the wizard records your choice. 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. You will be prompted to let the wizard...
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... to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on the wireless PCI adapter show the status of the Windows task bar. See "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 1-7. • WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter LEDs: The LEDs on page 1-6. If the LEDs are off, then the WN311B is a good connection, the LEDs blink together. - The wizard initiates your wireless and Internet connection. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User...
... to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on the wireless PCI adapter show the status of the Windows task bar. See "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 1-7. • WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter LEDs: The LEDs on page 1-6. If the LEDs are off, then the WN311B is a good connection, the LEDs blink together. - The wizard initiates your wireless and Internet connection. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User...
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... enabled. Color Red Yellow Green Condition Description The wireless PCI adapter has no connection to any other wireless node or the link is on one another. The wireless PCI adapter has The wireless PCI adapter has established good a connection with one end of the Settings page. The System Tray is better. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual The WN311B Icon Colors The WN311B icon is lost.
... enabled. Color Red Yellow Green Condition Description The wireless PCI adapter has no connection to any other wireless node or the link is on one another. The wireless PCI adapter has The wireless PCI adapter has established good a connection with one end of the Settings page. The System Tray is better. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual The WN311B Icon Colors The WN311B icon is lost.
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... is strongest. Click Find a Network to open the Connection Wizard. 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...
... is strongest. Click Find a Network to open the Connection Wizard. 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...
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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 your computer, and restart your computer. 4. Download the upgrade from your computer. 5. Run the installer that you downloaded (the file ends in .exe). 6. Write down the settings for any profiles that you want to save. Remove the WN311B software from...
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 your computer, and restart your computer. 4. Download the upgrade from your computer. 5. Run the installer that you downloaded (the file ends in .exe). 6. Write down the settings for any profiles that you want to save. Remove the WN311B software from...
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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 set of tools to: • View details about wireless networks: 1. Viewing Wireless Networks in the System Tray at any time, to use the NETGEAR WN311B Smart Wizard to change the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter wireless settings. Click the Networks tab to open the Smart Wizard...to use the Networks tab to view all available wireless networks in profiles. • Remove or reinstall the wireless adapter software. When you reboot your wireless network settings in your area. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions ...
...use set of tools to: • View details about wireless networks: 1. Viewing Wireless Networks in the System Tray at any time, to use the NETGEAR WN311B Smart Wizard to change the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter wireless settings. Click the Networks tab to open the Smart Wizard...to use the Networks tab to view all available wireless networks in profiles. • Remove or reinstall the wireless adapter software. When you reboot your wireless network settings in your area. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions ...
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...Signal: Identifies the signal strength of the communications. • MAC Address: Identifies the hardware address (MAC Address) of the wireless device broadcasting this information. • Mode: Identifies the type of the Wizard. Access Point (Infrastructure) or Computerto-Computer (...be used. • Security: Identifies whether the wireless network uses security settings such as the SSID or ESSID configuration parameter. Note that you selected. • Scan: Check for each other. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual You can interfere with each network ...
...Signal: Identifies the signal strength of the communications. • MAC Address: Identifies the hardware address (MAC Address) of the wireless device broadcasting this information. • Mode: Identifies the type of the Wizard. Access Point (Infrastructure) or Computerto-Computer (...be used. • Security: Identifies whether the wireless network uses security settings such as the SSID or ESSID configuration parameter. Note that you selected. • Scan: Check for each other. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual You can interfere with each network ...