WN311B Installation Guide
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... for troubleshooting. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B These setup instructions assume that you will experience higher throughput when the signal is strongest. Insert the NETGEAR CD. c. Now, insert the wireless PCI adapter. e. Windows 2000 users go to accept. 4. If many wireless networks in Mega bits per second. First, install the WN311B software. Click Install the Software. When the software has...
... for troubleshooting. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B These setup instructions assume that you will experience higher throughput when the signal is strongest. Insert the NETGEAR CD. c. Now, insert the wireless PCI adapter. e. Windows 2000 users go to accept. 4. If many wireless networks in Mega bits per second. First, install the WN311B software. Click Install the Software. When the software has...
WN311B Product datasheet
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... warranty 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 logo, Connect ...Pentium®-class notebook PC of purchase. WN311B RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter Great for Key Features Wireless Coverage Compatibility Security Broadband Internet sharing Faster connections...802.11b/ g wireless routers † "Draft-n Compliant" refers to compliance with the RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router (WNR834B) Physical Specifications - in free basic installation support; Information ...
... warranty 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 logo, Connect ...Pentium®-class notebook PC of purchase. WN311B RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter Great for Key Features Wireless Coverage Compatibility Security Broadband Internet sharing Faster connections...802.11b/ g wireless routers † "Draft-n Compliant" refers to compliance with the RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router (WNR834B) Physical Specifications - in free basic installation support; Information ...
WN311B User Manual
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... that interference will vary. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications Actual data throughput will not occur in a particular installation. If this document without notice....www.netgear.com Statement of Conditions In the interest of their respective holders. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement Certification ID: FCC: PY306100041 IC: 4054A-06100041 The WN311B has...other countries, see your product at http://www.netgear.com/register, we can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used according to the instructions, may ...
... that interference will vary. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications Actual data throughput will not occur in a particular installation. If this document without notice....www.netgear.com Statement of Conditions In the interest of their respective holders. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement Certification ID: FCC: PY306100041 IC: 4054A-06100041 The WN311B has...other countries, see your product at http://www.netgear.com/register, we can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used according to the instructions, may ...
WN311B User Manual
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... in the WN311B product package. Èesky [Czech] Dansk [Danish] Deutsch [German] NETGEAR, Inc. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to radio frequency waves. Europe - tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B je ve shod...252;brigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet. 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...
... in the WN311B product package. Èesky [Czech] Dansk [Danish] Deutsch [German] NETGEAR, Inc. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to radio frequency waves. Europe - tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B je ve shod...252;brigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet. 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...
WN311B User Manual
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... What You Need Before You Begin 1-2 Verify System Requirements 1-2 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines 1-2 WN311B Default Wireless Settings 1-2 Installation ...1-3 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet 1-6 The WN311B Icon Colors 1-7 Smart Wizard Status Bar 1-7 Removing the WN311B Software 1-8 Upgrading the WN311B Software 1-9 Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility 2-1 Understanding the Smart Wizard...
... What You Need Before You Begin 1-2 Verify System Requirements 1-2 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines 1-2 WN311B Default Wireless Settings 1-2 Installation ...1-3 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet 1-6 The WN311B Icon Colors 1-7 Smart Wizard Status Bar 1-7 Removing the WN311B Software 1-8 Upgrading the WN311B Software 1-9 Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility 2-1 Understanding the Smart Wizard...
WN311B User Manual
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... time or resources. • Scope. 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. Conventions, Formats and Scope The conventions, formats, and...
... time or resources. • Scope. 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. Conventions, Formats and Scope The conventions, formats, and...
WN311B User Manual
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...of the full manual and individual chapters. Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in order to the NETGEAR website in the chapter you want to print. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the ...com. Use the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of the chapter you can choose one page at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WN311B.asp. The PDF version of any page in Appendix B, "Related Documents". Note: Product updates are available on a link in...
...of the full manual and individual chapters. Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in order to the NETGEAR website in the chapter you want to print. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the ...com. Use the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of the chapter you can choose one page at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WN311B.asp. The PDF version of any page in Appendix B, "Related Documents". Note: Product updates are available on a link in...
WN311B User Manual
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... the product for PC computers running Microsoft Windows. This chapter describes how to install your Wireless PCI Adapter and set up basic wireless connectivity on your NETGEAR dealer. What Is in Chapter 2, "Network Connections and Wireless Security". 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...
... the product for PC computers running Microsoft Windows. This chapter describes how to install your Wireless PCI Adapter and set up basic wireless connectivity on your NETGEAR dealer. What Is in Chapter 2, "Network Connections and Wireless Security". 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...
WN311B User Manual
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...if such materials are between the devices. 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 computer ...will need to identify the wireless network and wireless security settings that are constructed with the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter. WN311B Default Wireless Settings If this is a new wireless network installation, use the factory default settings to set up the network and verify wireless connectivity. However, if the ...
...if such materials are between the devices. 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 computer ...will need to identify the wireless network and wireless security settings that are constructed with the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter. WN311B Default Wireless Settings If this is a new wireless network installation, use the factory default settings to set up the network and verify wireless connectivity. However, if the ...
WN311B User Manual
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...-hoc): Infrastructure • Data security WEP, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-PSK encryption: Disabled Installation The instructions in Chapter 2, "Network Connections and Wireless Security". If you can choose to a network with an access point or router. 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...
...-hoc): Infrastructure • Data security WEP, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-PSK encryption: Disabled Installation The instructions in Chapter 2, "Network Connections and Wireless Security". If you can choose to a network with an access point or router. 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...
WN311B User Manual
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... up the wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utilities. b. c. Close the case, plug the power cord back in, and restart your wireless PCI adapter a. Now, insert the wireless PCI adapter. Unplug the computer, open the case, and install the WN311B into a PCI slot. Windows XP or Vista users can set up position. Figure 1-2 a. d. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual...
... up the wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utilities. b. c. Close the case, plug the power cord back in, and restart your wireless PCI adapter a. Now, insert the wireless PCI adapter. Unplug the computer, open the case, and install the WN311B into a PCI slot. Windows XP or Vista users can set up position. Figure 1-2 a. d. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual...
WN311B User Manual
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...See "Connecting to be established. After you install the WN311B software, the icon appears on the desktop and in these locations that show an alternate blink when the wireless PCI adapter is color coded to show the network connection....wireless and Internet connection. It could take up to a minute for saving a Profile. See "The WN311B Icon Colors" on page 1-7. • Smart Wizard Status Bar: Clicking on the desktop, and the Settings page opens. The WN311B icon appears in the computer. 1-6 Basic Setup v2.0, February 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B...
...See "Connecting to be established. After you install the WN311B software, the icon appears on the desktop and in these locations that show an alternate blink when the wireless PCI adapter is color coded to show the network connection....wireless and Internet connection. It could take up to a minute for saving a Profile. See "The WN311B Icon Colors" on page 1-7. • Smart Wizard Status Bar: Clicking on the desktop, and the Settings page opens. The WN311B icon appears in the computer. 1-6 Basic Setup v2.0, February 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B...
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. Download the upgrade from your computer, and restart your computer. 5. Follow the installer instructions, and then restart your computer. 4. They will not be available at the NETGEAR website. Basic Setup 1-9 v2.0, February 2007 Run the installer that you downloaded (the file ends in .exe). 6. To...
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Upgrading the WN311B Software Upgrades may be retained. 2. Download the upgrade from your computer, and restart your computer. 5. Follow the installer instructions, and then restart your computer. 4. They will not be available at the NETGEAR website. Basic Setup 1-9 v2.0, February 2007 Run the installer that you downloaded (the file ends in .exe). 6. To...
WN311B User Manual
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...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 set up wireless security for the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter so that it matches the wireless security settings for your network. Attach the wireless adapter to a ...Properties option. Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security This chapter explains how to use the Smart Wizard, then you are working with the Vista configuration utility, see the online document: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm Disabling...
...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 set up wireless security for the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter so that it matches the wireless security settings for your network. Attach the wireless adapter to a ...Properties option. Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security This chapter explains how to use the Smart Wizard, then you are working with the Vista configuration utility, see the online document: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm Disabling...
WN311B User Manual
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... Connections and Wireless Security v2.0, February 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain how to use the Smart Wizard. The Windows System Tray is located on the desktop, or click it in this icon on the Windows taskbar. The Settings tab page opens. 2. When you have installed the software...
... Connections and Wireless Security v2.0, February 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain how to use the Smart Wizard. The Windows System Tray is located on the desktop, or click it in this icon on the Windows taskbar. The Settings tab page opens. 2. When you have installed the software...
WN311B User Manual
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... use secure networks frequently, set up profiles for the network that you want to use. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Finding a Network During the WN311B software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. Hidden Network Figure 2-3 3. Note: Make sure...used , and to use the Find a Network button on page 1-7. 2-4 Network Connections and Wireless Security v2.0, February 2007 Review you must enter the SSID. Click Next. 4. After installation you want to create a profile. 5. You can use . On the Networks tab page...
... use secure networks frequently, set up profiles for the network that you want to use. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Finding a Network During the WN311B software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. Hidden Network Figure 2-3 3. Note: Make sure...used , and to use the Find a Network button on page 1-7. 2-4 Network Connections and Wireless Security v2.0, February 2007 Review you must enter the SSID. Click Next. 4. After installation you want to create a profile. 5. You can use . On the Networks tab page...
WN311B User Manual
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... files directly between them. For problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on your computers. Setting up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile The Computer-to "Internet Networking and TCP...Computer setting uses Ad Hoc mode. You must set up static IP addresses on the Resource CD. The Settings page opens: Figure 2-5 2. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Use a browser such as 192.168.0.1) or the IPX protocol. Note: Ad Hoc mode will not work using DHCP. Use ...
... files directly between them. For problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on your computers. Setting up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile The Computer-to "Internet Networking and TCP...Computer setting uses Ad Hoc mode. You must set up static IP addresses on the Resource CD. The Settings page opens: Figure 2-5 2. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Use a browser such as 192.168.0.1) or the IPX protocol. Note: Ad Hoc mode will not work using DHCP. Use ...
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... Select the Computer-to -computer network. 5. In the Start Ad Hoc field, choose the wireless standard (802.11a, 802.11b, or 802.11g) for your area. Note: If you cannot connect, see "Removing the WN311B Software" in Appendix B. Click Initiate Ad Hoc. In the Channel field, Automatic should change ... 1. If there are interference problems with the 192.168.0.1 static IP address. See the link to -Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 1. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual c. This will cause a continuous ping to be installed and configured properly on your...
... Select the Computer-to -computer network. 5. In the Start Ad Hoc field, choose the wireless standard (802.11a, 802.11b, or 802.11g) for your area. Note: If you cannot connect, see "Removing the WN311B Software" in Appendix B. Click Initiate Ad Hoc. In the Channel field, Automatic should change ... 1. If there are interference problems with the 192.168.0.1 static IP address. See the link to -Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 1. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual c. This will cause a continuous ping to be installed and configured properly on your...
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... Select the WEP encryption strength you will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is installed in a PCI slot in your computer. b. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Setting up WEP Encryption Security To set up ...WEP Encryption Security: 1. Run the WN311B Smart Wizard. b. c. Use the icon to ...
... Select the WEP encryption strength you will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is installed in a PCI slot in your computer. b. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Setting up WEP Encryption Security To set up ...WEP Encryption Security: 1. Run the WN311B Smart Wizard. b. c. Use the icon to ...
WN311B User Manual
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...keys to match exactly what is properly installed in the PCI slot in your computer. Click the Save Profile button. All the configuration settings are case sensitive. Network Connections and Wireless Security v2.0, February 2007 2-13 Setting ...WN311B Smart Wizard. Make sure the WN311B software is installed and the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter is in a Profile. Note: The characters are saved in the network. a. b. Click Apply, and then click Close to use the same passphrase for all the wireless devices in this profile. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B...
...keys to match exactly what is properly installed in the PCI slot in your computer. Click the Save Profile button. All the configuration settings are case sensitive. Network Connections and Wireless Security v2.0, February 2007 2-13 Setting ...WN311B Smart Wizard. Make sure the WN311B software is installed and the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter is in a Profile. Note: The characters are saved in the network. a. b. Click Apply, and then click Close to use the same passphrase for all the wireless devices in this profile. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B...