WN311B Installation Guide
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... prompted to let the wizard help or the NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual on the CD. Select the country and click Agree. 3. a. If many wireless networks in Mega bits per second. First, install the WN311B software. Windows 2000 users go to a wireless network. Follow the Wizard steps for troubleshooting. It could take up the wireless adapter either with the...
... prompted to let the wizard help or the NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual on the CD. Select the country and click Agree. 3. a. If many wireless networks in Mega bits per second. First, install the WN311B software. Windows 2000 users go to a wireless network. Follow the Wizard steps for troubleshooting. It could take up the wireless adapter either with the...
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All rights reserved. Information is a registered trademark of NETGEAR, Inc. After completing the Smart Wizard configuration assistant, locate the serial number on the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (the WEEE Directive). This symbol was placed in ... notice. January 29, 2007 Technical Support Thank you can use it to register your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com for selecting NETGEAR products. The phone numbers for worldwide regional customer support centers are trademarks or registered trademarks of your product. ...
All rights reserved. Information is a registered trademark of NETGEAR, Inc. After completing the Smart Wizard configuration assistant, locate the serial number on the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (the WEEE Directive). This symbol was placed in ... notice. January 29, 2007 Technical Support Thank you can use it to register your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com for selecting NETGEAR products. The phone numbers for worldwide regional customer support centers are trademarks or registered trademarks of your product. ...
WN311B Product datasheet
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...NETGEAR's Smart Wizard™ and 24/7 technical support*. Setup is simple thanks to be connected. Applications Supported RangeMax EXT Standard g HD Video Streaming High Resolution On-Line Gaming Wireless File Storage and Sharing VoIP/Internet Calling Streaming MP3 Music Files Email, Web Browsing Distance From Router Touchless WiFi Security RangeMax NEXT... ensures you need it! This is RangeMax NEXT? WN311B RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter • Help is compliant with draft 802.11n†. A RangeMax NEXT wireless network creates and maintains stable connections and...
...NETGEAR's Smart Wizard™ and 24/7 technical support*. Setup is simple thanks to be connected. Applications Supported RangeMax EXT Standard g HD Video Streaming High Resolution On-Line Gaming Wireless File Storage and Sharing VoIP/Internet Calling Streaming MP3 Music Files Email, Web Browsing Distance From Router Touchless WiFi Security RangeMax NEXT... ensures you need it! This is RangeMax NEXT? WN311B RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter • Help is compliant with draft 802.11n†. A RangeMax NEXT wireless network creates and maintains stable connections and...
WN311B Product datasheet
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...RangeMax and Smart Wizard are trademarks or registered trademarks of capabilities and transfer speeds, including the ability to compliance with IEEE 802.11n draft specification version 1.0 only. • Standards - year warranty NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, Connect with Intensi-fi Steady-Stream connections 11n-True Test high-performance testing and tuning Advanced MIMO technology - in Wireless... factors, including volume of Use - WN311B RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter Great for Key Features Wireless Coverage Compatibility Security Broadband Internet sharing Faster...
...RangeMax and Smart Wizard are trademarks or registered trademarks of capabilities and transfer speeds, including the ability to compliance with IEEE 802.11n draft specification version 1.0 only. • Standards - year warranty NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, Connect with Intensi-fi Steady-Stream connections 11n-True Test high-performance testing and tuning Advanced MIMO technology - in Wireless... factors, including volume of Use - WN311B RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter Great for Key Features Wireless Coverage Compatibility Security Broadband Internet sharing Faster...
WN311B User Manual
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... 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 2-2 Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area 2-2 Finding a Network...
... 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 2-2 Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area 2-2 Finding a Network...
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... features and compatible NETGEAR products, see the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com. Driver software - Chapter 1 Basic Setup The WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter lets you need to wireless networks. Smart Wizard setup software - Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, 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...
... features and compatible NETGEAR products, see the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com. Driver software - Chapter 1 Basic Setup The WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter lets you need to wireless networks. Smart Wizard setup software - Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, 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...
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..., open the case, and install the WN311B into a PCI slot. Now, insert the wireless PCI adapter. b. Use the Smart Wizard to install the software. 2. d. Windows XP or Vista users can set up position. 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 configuration utilities. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual c. Figure 1-2 a.
..., open the case, and install the WN311B into a PCI slot. Now, insert the wireless PCI adapter. b. Use the Smart Wizard to install the software. 2. d. Windows XP or Vista users can set up position. 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 configuration utilities. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual c. Figure 1-2 a.
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... the drop-down list, but the Network Name (SSID) is blank. Click Next to a wireless network. Connect to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. 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. Hidden Network Figure 1-5 Note: Hidden...
... the drop-down list, but the Network Name (SSID) is blank. Click Next to a wireless network. Connect to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. 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. Hidden Network Figure 1-5 Note: Hidden...
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... LEDs show an alternate blink when the wireless PCI adapter is color coded to show the network connection. - The Smart Wizard detects if the network uses security or not. See "The WN311B Icon Colors" on page 1-7. • Smart Wizard Status Bar: Clicking on page 1-6. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual b. c. See "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 1-7. • WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter LEDs: The LEDs on the desktop...
... LEDs show an alternate blink when the wireless PCI adapter is color coded to show the network connection. - The Smart Wizard detects if the network uses security or not. See "The WN311B Icon Colors" on page 1-7. • Smart Wizard Status Bar: Clicking on page 1-6. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual b. c. See "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 1-7. • WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter LEDs: The LEDs on the desktop...
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... with another wireless node. strong. Smart Wizard Status Bar The status bar is located at the bottom of the taskbar in the Microsoft Windows desktop. The System Tray is located on the desktop and in the Windows System Tray. Basic Setup 1-7 v2.0, February 2007 The wireless link is weak. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual The WN311B Icon Colors...
... with another wireless node. strong. Smart Wizard Status Bar The status bar is located at the bottom of the taskbar in the Microsoft Windows desktop. The System Tray is located on the desktop and in the Windows System Tray. Basic Setup 1-7 v2.0, February 2007 The wireless link is weak. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual The WN311B Icon Colors...
WN311B User Manual
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... the "Use Windows 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. Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security This chapter explains how to use the Smart Wizard, then you are working with...
... the "Use Windows 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. Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security This chapter explains how to use the Smart Wizard, then you are working with...
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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 open the Smart Wizard. When you have installed the software from the Resource CD, the icon appears on your area. The Smart Wizard provides a complete and easy to use set of tools to use the Networks tab to view all available wireless... for your wireless PCI adapter • Save your computer. The Settings tab page opens. 2. You can also scan to use the Smart Wizard. To view information about wireless networks in your...
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. When you have installed the software from the Resource CD, the icon appears on your area. The Smart Wizard provides a complete and easy to use set of tools to use the Networks tab to view all available wireless... for your wireless PCI adapter • Save your computer. The Settings tab page opens. 2. You can also scan to use the Smart Wizard. To view information about wireless networks in your...
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... networks and select the one that you want to use the Status Bar to specify the wireless security if used then you must enter the SSID. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Finding a Network During the WN311B software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. Note: Make sure that you want to use secure networks frequently, set...
... networks and select the one that you want to use the Status Bar to specify the wireless security if used then you must enter the SSID. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Finding a Network During the WN311B software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. Note: Make sure that you want to use secure networks frequently, set...
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... Profile named Default automatically scans for any available network. For more than once then you will be asked if you want to join. Profiles NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual The WN311B Smart Wizard uses profiles to store all the settings that you can set up : • Access Point (Infrastructure) - connect directly to another computer with the...
... Profile named Default automatically scans for any available network. For more than once then you will be asked if you want to join. Profiles NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual The WN311B Smart Wizard uses profiles to store all the settings that you can set up : • Access Point (Infrastructure) - connect directly to another computer with the...
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.... Use the icon to the previous settings. 4. Click Close to exit the wizard, or Cancel to return to open the Smart Wizard. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly the SSID used by the access... the name of the profile. Save your network. 2-6 Network Connections and Wireless Security v2.0, February 2007 The Settings page opens. In the Network Type section, be sure that Access Point (Infrastructure) is selected. c. b. Enter the network settings. a. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual 1. c.
.... Use the icon to the previous settings. 4. Click Close to exit the wizard, or Cancel to return to open the Smart Wizard. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly the SSID used by the access... the name of the profile. Save your network. 2-6 Network Connections and Wireless Security v2.0, February 2007 The Settings page opens. In the Network Type section, be sure that Access Point (Infrastructure) is selected. c. b. Enter the network settings. a. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual 1. c.
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... Internet, or check for the current connection status. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Use a browser such as 192.168.0.1) or the IPX protocol. Note: If you want to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" in the Smart Wizard for file and printer access on the Resource CD.... "Troubleshooting" . Refer to exchange files directly between them. Setting up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile The Computer-to open the Smart Wizard. Use the icon to -Computer setting uses Ad Hoc mode. To create an Ad Hoc mode profile: 1. Ad Hoc mode is used when...
... Internet, or check for the current connection status. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Use a browser such as 192.168.0.1) or the IPX protocol. Note: If you want to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" in the Smart Wizard for file and printer access on the Resource CD.... "Troubleshooting" . Refer to exchange files directly between them. Setting up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile The Computer-to open the Smart Wizard. Use the icon to -Computer setting uses Ad Hoc mode. To create an Ad Hoc mode profile: 1. Ad Hoc mode is used when...
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Select Computer-to the networking tutorial on your Resource CD. Click Apply. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual a. c. a. Note: For instructions on configuring static IP addresses, refer to -Computer (Ad Hoc) for the Ad Hoc network. Assuming the target PC is ... Network Type. In the Profiles box, type the name of the profile. Save your peer devices with the Ping program: a. b. Click Close to exit the Smart Wizard, or Cancel to return to the previous settings. 4. Configure the PC network settings. Restart the PCs. 1. Figure 2-6 b.
Select Computer-to the networking tutorial on your Resource CD. Click Apply. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual a. c. a. Note: For instructions on configuring static IP addresses, refer to -Computer (Ad Hoc) for the Ad Hoc network. Assuming the target PC is ... Network Type. In the Profiles box, type the name of the profile. Save your peer devices with the Ping program: a. b. Click Close to exit the Smart Wizard, or Cancel to return to the previous settings. 4. Configure the PC network settings. Restart the PCs. 1. Figure 2-6 b.
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NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual c. Note: If you cannot connect, see "Removing the WN311B Software" in Appendix B. Use the Networks tab to -computer network. 5. In the Start Ad Hoc field, choose the wireless standard (802.11a, 802.11b, or 802.11g) for your Ad Hoc ...Chapter 1. Network Connections and Wireless Security 2-9 v2.0, February 2007 For problems with the 192.168.0.1 static IP address. In the Channel field, Automatic should change to -Computer (Ad Hoc) network type. 3. On the Settings tab page of the Smart Wizard, select or type the...
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual c. Note: If you cannot connect, see "Removing the WN311B Software" in Appendix B. Use the Networks tab to -computer network. 5. In the Start Ad Hoc field, choose the wireless standard (802.11a, 802.11b, or 802.11g) for your Ad Hoc ...Chapter 1. Network Connections and Wireless Security 2-9 v2.0, February 2007 For problems with the 192.168.0.1 static IP address. In the Channel field, Automatic should change to -Computer (Ad Hoc) network type. 3. On the Settings tab page of the Smart Wizard, select or type the...
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..., you must set up the WN311B with wireless security the Smart Wizard detects it. In addition to wireless security features, you try to connect to a network with exactly the same kind of wireless security: • Wi-Fi ...netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm In addition to the wireless security features, networks should also configure appropriate LAN network security features such as requiring a user name and password to access the shared resources in the network. If you should use wireless security to the highest speed. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B...
..., you must set up the WN311B with wireless security the Smart Wizard detects it. In addition to wireless security features, you try to connect to a network with exactly the same kind of wireless security: • Wi-Fi ...netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm In addition to the wireless security features, networks should also configure appropriate LAN network security features such as requiring a user name and password to access the shared resources in the network. If you should use wireless security to the highest speed. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B...
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... (SSID) field select the network, or enter the SSID. Run the WN311B Smart Wizard. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. c. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Setting up WEP Encryption Security To set up WEP Encryption Security: 1. Make sure that the WN311B software is installed and the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter is configured in the access point. The Settings tab page opens...
... (SSID) field select the network, or enter the SSID. Run the WN311B Smart Wizard. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. c. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Setting up WEP Encryption Security To set up WEP Encryption Security: 1. Make sure that the WN311B software is installed and the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter is configured in the access point. The Settings tab page opens...