WN311B Installation Guide
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.../reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm b. Usually, you have joined. Find a Network Click Find a Network to an access point or wireless router. For more information about optimizing wireless performance, and network bandwidth, see the NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual on the NETGEAR CD for your wireless PCI adapter. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B These setup instructions assume that you will connect to open the...
.../reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm b. Usually, you have joined. Find a Network Click Find a Network to an access point or wireless router. For more information about optimizing wireless performance, and network bandwidth, see the NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual on the NETGEAR CD for your wireless PCI adapter. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B These setup instructions assume that you will connect to open the...
WN311B Product datasheet
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... applications, all legacy b and g wireless products, you need it! WN311B RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter • Help is there when you are sure to be connected. up to 270Mbps wireless networking What does RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter do? • Complies with draft ...Distance From Router Touchless WiFi Security A RangeMax NEXT wireless network creates and maintains stable connections and enough bandwidth to NETGEAR's Smart Wizard™ and 24/7 technical support*. RangeMax NEXT extends the possibilities of network security easy and includes WEP, WPA-...
... applications, all legacy b and g wireless products, you need it! WN311B RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter • Help is there when you are sure to be connected. up to 270Mbps wireless networking What does RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter do? • Complies with draft ...Distance From Router Touchless WiFi Security A RangeMax NEXT wireless network creates and maintains stable connections and enough bandwidth to NETGEAR's Smart Wizard™ and 24/7 technical support*. RangeMax NEXT extends the possibilities of network security easy and includes WEP, WPA-...
WN311B Product datasheet
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...WN311B-1 System Requirements - 2.4 GHz 802.11n draft specification wireless network or 2.4 GHz 802.11b/ g wireless network - Improves network performance up to 50% when used with legacy 802.11b/ g wireless routers † "Draft-n Compliant" refers to change without notice. all ISP connections • Warranty - Advanced product features and configurations are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR...8226; 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...
...WN311B-1 System Requirements - 2.4 GHz 802.11n draft specification wireless network or 2.4 GHz 802.11b/ g wireless network - Improves network performance up to 50% when used with legacy 802.11b/ g wireless routers † "Draft-n Compliant" refers to change without notice. all ISP connections • Warranty - Advanced product features and configurations are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR...8226; 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...
WN311B User Manual
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... a PC computer to wireless networks. 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: - Smart Wizard setup software - Chapter 1 Basic Setup The WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter lets you need to install your Wireless PCI Adapter and set up basic wireless connectivity on your...
... a PC computer to wireless networks. 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: - Smart Wizard setup software - Chapter 1 Basic Setup The WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter lets you need to install your Wireless PCI Adapter and set up basic wireless connectivity on your...
WN311B User Manual
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... been met: • Pentium® III class computer with the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual What You Need Before You Begin You need to verify that these minimum requirements have metal, or metal mesh, the effective range will need to identify the wireless network and wireless security settings that are already defined. 1-2 Basic Setup v2.0, February...
... been met: • Pentium® III class computer with the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual What You Need Before You Begin You need to verify that these minimum requirements have metal, or metal mesh, the effective range will need to identify the wireless network and wireless security settings that are already defined. 1-2 Basic Setup v2.0, February...
WN311B User Manual
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...-PSK, or WPA-PSK encryption: Disabled Installation The instructions in Chapter 2, "Network Connections and Wireless Security". Basic Setup 1-3 v2.0, February 2007 a. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Your WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter factory default basic settings are covered in this chapter explain how to install the WN311B to connect to a network with an access point or router. If you can choose to...
...-PSK, or WPA-PSK encryption: Disabled Installation The instructions in Chapter 2, "Network Connections and Wireless Security". Basic Setup 1-3 v2.0, February 2007 a. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Your WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter factory default basic settings are covered in this chapter explain how to install the WN311B to connect to a network with an access point or router. If you can choose to...
WN311B User Manual
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... in the drop-down list, and the wizard records your choice. Click Next to accept. 4. Basic Setup 1-5 v2.0, February 2007 Connect to a network (recommended). Figure 1-4 c. You will be prompted to let the wizard help you connect to a wireless network. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual • Windows configuration utilities: See the Windows documentation or "Using Windows XP and...
... in the drop-down list, and the wizard records your choice. Click Next to accept. 4. Basic Setup 1-5 v2.0, February 2007 Connect to a network (recommended). Figure 1-4 c. You will be prompted to let the wizard help you connect to a wireless network. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual • Windows configuration utilities: See the Windows documentation or "Using Windows XP and...
WN311B User Manual
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...; Smart Wizard Status Bar: Clicking on the wireless PCI adapter show the status of the connection. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual b. c. After you install the WN311B software, the icon appears on the desktop and in these locations that show the network connection. - See "Connecting to show an alternate blink when the wireless PCI adapter is a good connection, the LEDs blink together...
...; Smart Wizard Status Bar: Clicking on the wireless PCI adapter show the status of the connection. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual b. c. After you install the WN311B software, the icon appears on the desktop and in these locations that show the network connection. - See "Connecting to show an alternate blink when the wireless PCI adapter is a good connection, the LEDs blink together...
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... in the Microsoft Windows desktop. The WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter cannot link to any other wireless node or the link is lost. You may need to move to a better spot, such as a 2.4 GHz cordless phone or large metal surface. The wireless channel used by the network. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual The WN311B Icon Colors The WN311B icon is on one another.
... in the Microsoft Windows desktop. The WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter cannot link to any other wireless node or the link is lost. You may need to move to a better spot, such as a 2.4 GHz cordless phone or large metal surface. The wireless channel used by the network. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual The WN311B Icon Colors The WN311B icon is on one another.
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..., you can remove the wireless adapter software in Mega bits per second. 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...
..., you can remove the wireless adapter software in Mega bits per second. 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...
WN311B User Manual
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...netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility To disable the Windows Zero Configuration utility: 1. If you chose the Windows XP or Windows 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 set up wireless security for the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter so that it matches the wireless security settings for your network. Go to disable...
...netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility To disable the Windows Zero Configuration utility: 1. If you chose the Windows XP or Windows 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 set up wireless security for the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter so that it matches the wireless security settings for your network. Go to disable...
WN311B User Manual
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... WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter wireless settings. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain how to use the Networks tab to view all available wireless networks in your desktop and in this icon on the Windows taskbar. This software automatically restarts when you reboot your wireless network settings in profiles. • Remove or reinstall the wireless adapter software. The following page: 2-2 Network...
... WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter wireless settings. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain how to use the Networks tab to view all available wireless networks in your desktop and in this icon on the Windows taskbar. This software automatically restarts when you reboot your wireless network settings in profiles. • Remove or reinstall the wireless adapter software. The following page: 2-2 Network...
WN311B User Manual
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... they can click a column heading to a network. See "Finding a Network" on page 2-4. • Connect: Connect to a wireless network. The Status bar shows your network connection and Internet connection. Network Connections and Wireless Security 2-3 v2.0, February 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual You can interfere with each network scanned: • Network Name (SSID): The name assigned to the network that as a security measure, some...
... they can click a column heading to a network. See "Finding a Network" on page 2-4. • Connect: Connect to a wireless network. The Status bar shows your network connection and Internet connection. Network Connections and Wireless Security 2-3 v2.0, February 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual You can interfere with each network scanned: • Network Name (SSID): The name assigned to the network that as a security measure, some...
WN311B User Manual
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... drop-down list. Follow the steps of the wizard to know the security settings for each network with the wireless network and security settings. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Finding a Network During the WN311B software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. For example, if WEP is used , and to open the Smart Wizard, and the Settings tab...
... drop-down list. Follow the steps of the wizard to know the security settings for each network with the wireless network and security settings. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Finding a Network During the WN311B software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. For example, if WEP is used , and to open the Smart Wizard, and the Settings tab...
WN311B User Manual
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... Profile named Default automatically scans for each wireless network. Network Connections and Wireless Security 2-5 v2.0, February 2007 Adding Profiles You can create a profile for any available network. connect directly to another computer with the 802.11 infrastructure mode. • Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) - Profiles NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual The WN311B Smart Wizard uses profiles to store all...
... Profile named Default automatically scans for each wireless network. Network Connections and Wireless Security 2-5 v2.0, February 2007 Adding Profiles You can create a profile for any available network. connect directly to another computer with the 802.11 infrastructure mode. • Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) - Profiles NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual The WN311B Smart Wizard uses profiles to store all...
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Figure 2-4 2. a. b. c. The Settings page opens. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual 1. Use the icon to your settings in this profile. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly the SSID used by the access point. 3. a. Enter the network settings. Click the Save Profile button. In the Network Type section, be sure that Access Point...
Figure 2-4 2. a. b. c. The Settings page opens. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual 1. Use the icon to your settings in this profile. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly the SSID used by the access point. 3. a. Enter the network settings. Click the Save Profile button. In the Network Type section, be sure that Access Point...
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... the connection is not being used by other wireless networks near your area. See the link to -Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 1. Starting a Computer-to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" in Appendix B. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual c. Note: If you cannot connect, see "Removing the WN311B Software" in your wireless adapter. The ping response should work. Click Initiate Ad...
... the connection is not being used by other wireless networks near your area. See the link to -Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 1. Starting a Computer-to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" in Appendix B. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual c. Note: If you cannot connect, see "Removing the WN311B Software" in your wireless adapter. The ping response should work. Click Initiate Ad...
WN311B User Manual
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.... For 64-bit WEP, enter 10 hex digits (any combination of 0-9 or a-f). NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings Print this information. • Network Name (SSID): The Service Set Identification (SSID) identifies the wireless local area network. Write your customized wireless network name (SSID) on the line below . • Passphrase method These characters are two...
.... For 64-bit WEP, enter 10 hex digits (any combination of 0-9 or a-f). NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings Print this information. • Network Name (SSID): The Service Set Identification (SSID) identifies the wireless local area network. Write your customized wireless network name (SSID) on the line below . • Passphrase method These characters are two...
WN311B User Manual
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... tab page opens: Figure 2-9 2. c. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Setting up WEP Encryption Security To set up WEP Encryption Security: 1. a. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. a. Run the WN311B Smart Wizard. Make sure that the WN311B software is installed and the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter is configured in the access point. In the Network Name (SSID) field select...
... tab page opens: Figure 2-9 2. c. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Setting up WEP Encryption Security To set up WEP Encryption Security: 1. a. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. a. Run the WN311B Smart Wizard. Make sure that the WN311B software is installed and the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter is configured in the access point. In the Network Name (SSID) field select...
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... up WPA-PSK Security To set up WPA-PSK Security: 1. Run the WN311B Smart Wizard. 2-14 Network Connections and Wireless Security v2.0, February 2007 b. In the Security section, select WPA2-PSK [AES], and...wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is configured in a profile name. Use the icon to "Wireless Communications:" in Appendix B. 3. The Settings tab page opens. Click Apply, and then click Close to exit the Smart Wizard. The passphrase can be a word or group of printable characters. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B...
... up WPA-PSK Security To set up WPA-PSK Security: 1. Run the WN311B Smart Wizard. 2-14 Network Connections and Wireless Security v2.0, February 2007 b. In the Security section, select WPA2-PSK [AES], and...wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is configured in a profile name. Use the icon to "Wireless Communications:" in Appendix B. 3. The Settings tab page opens. Click Apply, and then click Close to exit the Smart Wizard. The passphrase can be a word or group of printable characters. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B...