WN311B Installation Guide
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... it easier to an access point or wireless router. Now, insert the wireless PCI adapter. Estimated completion time: 10 minutes. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B These setup instructions assume that you will connect to troubleshoot network connection problems. • Windows configuration utilities: See the Windows documentation or "Using Windows XP and Vista Wireless Configuration Utilities" at the bottom of your...
... it easier to an access point or wireless router. Now, insert the wireless PCI adapter. Estimated completion time: 10 minutes. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B These setup instructions assume that you will connect to troubleshoot network connection problems. • Windows configuration utilities: See the Windows documentation or "Using Windows XP and Vista Wireless Configuration Utilities" at the bottom of your...
WN311B Product datasheet
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...speed with products with legacy 802.11b/ g wireless routers † "Draft-n Compliant" refers to change without notice. WEP and WPA / WPA2 - Microsoft® Windows® 2000 SP4 or Windows XP - We recommend using this product or ..., WPA- 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 virtually all simultaneously and with the RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router (WNR834B) Physical Specifications - NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, Connect...
...speed with products with legacy 802.11b/ g wireless routers † "Draft-n Compliant" refers to change without notice. WEP and WPA / WPA2 - Microsoft® Windows® 2000 SP4 or Windows XP - We recommend using this product or ..., WPA- 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 virtually all simultaneously and with the RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router (WNR834B) Physical Specifications - NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, Connect...
WN311B User Manual
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...NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement Certification ID: FCC: PY306100041 IC: 4054A-06100041 The WN311B ... of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. © 2007 NETGEAR, Inc. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications Actual data throughput will...to the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, The Gear Guy and Everybody's Connecting are registered...
...NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement Certification ID: FCC: PY306100041 IC: 4054A-06100041 The WN311B ... of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. © 2007 NETGEAR, Inc. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications Actual data throughput will...to the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, The Gear Guy and Everybody's Connecting are registered...
WN311B User Manual
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...Notice This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210. 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. "To prevent radio interference to the licensed ...compliant to the requirements as set forth in CFR 47 Sections, 2.1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from windows to operate the device. iii v2.0, February 2007 This model meets the applicable government requirements for this device is provided in ...
...Notice This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210. 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. "To prevent radio interference to the licensed ...compliant to the requirements as set forth in CFR 47 Sections, 2.1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from windows to operate the device. iii v2.0, February 2007 This model meets the applicable government requirements for this device is provided in ...
WN311B User Manual
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... 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 2-2 Viewing...
... 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 2-2 Viewing...
WN311B User Manual
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... WPA-PSK Security 2-14 Advanced Settings ...2-16 Statistics Page ...2-16 About Page ...2-17 Chapter 3 Wireless Network Performance Optimizing Wireless Performance 3-1 Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth 3-2 Overview of Home and Small Office Networking Technologies 3-3 Assessing ...Your Speed Requirements 3-4 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Tips ...4-1 Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly 4-3 Windows XP Occasional Connection...
... WPA-PSK Security 2-14 Advanced Settings ...2-16 Statistics Page ...2-16 About Page ...2-17 Chapter 3 Wireless Network Performance Optimizing Wireless Performance 3-1 Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth 3-2 Overview of Home and Small Office Networking Technologies 3-3 Assessing ...Your Speed Requirements 3-4 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Tips ...4-1 Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly 4-3 Windows XP Occasional Connection...
WN311B User Manual
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...8226; Links to print the page contents. • Printing a Chapter. Double-click on the Adobe website at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WN311B.asp. Use the Print button on the NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the... opens in the chapter you can choose one page at the top left of any page in a browser window. - Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in order to view and print PDF files. x v2.0, February 2007
...8226; Links to print the page contents. • Printing a Chapter. Double-click on the Adobe website at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WN311B.asp. Use the Print button on the NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the... opens in the chapter you can choose one page at the top left of any page in a browser window. - Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in order to view and print PDF files. x v2.0, February 2007
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..., you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. • Printing the Full Manual. xi v2.0, February 2007 The PDF version of the window. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual - Click the print icon in a browser window. - Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of the...
..., you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. • Printing the Full Manual. xi v2.0, February 2007 The PDF version of the window. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual - Click the print icon in a browser window. - Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of the...
WN311B User Manual
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... set up is designed for repair. 1-1 v2.0, February 2007 Chapter 1 Basic Setup The WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter lets you need to return the product for PC computers running Microsoft Windows. 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 are...
... set up is designed for repair. 1-1 v2.0, February 2007 Chapter 1 Basic Setup The WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter lets you need to return the product for PC computers running Microsoft Windows. 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 are...
WN311B User Manual
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... walls 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 your wireless PCI adapter and connect. If this is an addition to an existing wireless network, you will need to... Pentium® III class computer with an available PCI slot • CD drive • 20 Mbytes of free hard disk space • Some versions of Windows may ask for the original Windows operating system installation files to set up the network...
... walls 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 your wireless PCI adapter and connect. If this is an addition to an existing wireless network, you will need to... Pentium® III class computer with an available PCI slot • CD drive • 20 Mbytes of free hard disk space • Some versions of Windows may ask for the original Windows operating system installation files to set up the network...
WN311B User Manual
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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. Figure 1-1 b. Wireless security, advanced settings, and Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) ...Check for Updates window opens. If not, you are connected to install from the CD. Basic Setup 1-3 v2.0, February 2007 Insert the NETGEAR CD. a. Click Install the Software.The Check for Updates. To install the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter: 1. If...
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. Figure 1-1 b. Wireless security, advanced settings, and Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) ...Check for Updates window opens. If not, you are connected to install from the CD. Basic Setup 1-3 v2.0, February 2007 Insert the NETGEAR CD. a. Click Install the Software.The Check for Updates. To install the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter: 1. If...
WN311B User Manual
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NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual c. Figure 1-2 a. Windows 2000 users go to the up position. b. Connect the antenna to the adapter and position the antenna to Step b. Unplug the computer, open the case, and install the WN311B into a PCI slot. Close the case, plug the power cord back in, and restart your wireless PCI adapter a. Figure 1-3 • NETGEAR Smart Wizard: Reveals more information...
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual c. Figure 1-2 a. Windows 2000 users go to the up position. b. Connect the antenna to the adapter and position the antenna to Step b. Unplug the computer, open the case, and install the WN311B into a PCI slot. Close the case, plug the power cord back in, and restart your wireless PCI adapter a. Figure 1-3 • NETGEAR Smart Wizard: Reveals more information...
WN311B User Manual
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... 1-5 Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). You will be prompted to let the wizard help you 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.
... 1-5 Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). You will be prompted to let the wizard help you 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.
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... of the Windows task bar. The Smart Wizard detects if the network uses security or not. See "Connecting to show an alternate blink when the wireless PCI adapter is not ...wireless connection. Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet The WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter has indicators in the system tray and on the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard. The WN311B icon appears in these locations that show the network connection. - NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual b. The wizard initiates your wireless connection to the Internet: • WN311B...
... of the Windows task bar. The Smart Wizard detects if the network uses security or not. See "Connecting to show an alternate blink when the wireless PCI adapter is not ...wireless connection. Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet The WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter has indicators in the system tray and on the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard. The WN311B icon appears in these locations that show the network connection. - NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual b. The wizard initiates your wireless connection to the Internet: • WN311B...
WN311B User Manual
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...If many wireless networks in your configuration or try moving to the wireless access point. The WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter cannot link to any other wireless node. The wireless channel used by the network. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual The WN311B Icon Colors The WN311B icon is...Settings page. The wireless PCI adapter has a connection with another communication with another wireless node. The wireless link is located at the bottom of the taskbar in the Windows System Tray. The wireless PCI adapter has The wireless PCI adapter has established good a...
...If many wireless networks in your configuration or try moving to the wireless access point. The WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter cannot link to any other wireless node. The wireless channel used by the network. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual The WN311B Icon Colors The WN311B icon is...Settings page. The wireless PCI adapter has a connection with another communication with another wireless node. The wireless link is located at the bottom of the taskbar in the Windows System Tray. The wireless PCI adapter has The wireless PCI adapter has established good a...
WN311B User Manual
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...Usually, you right-click 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. • Navigate the Windows Start menu to the router is OK but there is 14 Mbps....clearing check mark on this line. Figure 1-7 Removing the WN311B Software You can remove the wireless adapter software in the system tray icon, you do so, then only the IP address is strongest. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Throughput Signal strength Find a Network Connection status...
...Usually, you right-click 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. • Navigate the Windows Start menu to the router is OK but there is 14 Mbps....clearing check mark on this line. Figure 1-7 Removing the WN311B Software You can remove the wireless adapter software in the system tray icon, you do so, then only the IP address is strongest. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Throughput Signal strength Find a Network Connection status...
WN311B User Manual
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... 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. Figure 2-1 4. Attach the wireless adapter to a USB...
... 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. Figure 2-1 4. Attach the wireless adapter to a USB...
WN311B User Manual
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... to view the following sections in this icon on the Windows taskbar. You can use the Networks tab to use. • Configure wireless settings for wireless networks and refresh the page. 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. The Settings...
... to view the following sections in this icon on the Windows taskbar. You can use the Networks tab to use. • Configure wireless settings for wireless networks and refresh the page. 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. The Settings...
WN311B User Manual
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...connection. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual You can interfere with each network scanned: ... assigned to a wireless network. This is the same as a security measure, some wireless access points do ...be used. • Security: Identifies whether the wireless network uses security settings such as WEP, WPA2-... Address: Identifies the hardware address (MAC Address) of the wireless device broadcasting this information. • Mode: Identifies the type... the following information for wireless networks. Network Connections and Wireless Security 2-3 v2.0, February 2007 Access...
...connection. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual You can interfere with each network scanned: ... assigned to a wireless network. This is the same as a security measure, some wireless access points do ...be used. • Security: Identifies whether the wireless network uses security settings such as WEP, WPA2-... Address: Identifies the hardware address (MAC Address) of the wireless device broadcasting this information. • Mode: Identifies the type... the following information for wireless networks. Network Connections and Wireless Security 2-3 v2.0, February 2007 Access...
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... set up static IP addresses on a Windows PC, see Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting" . For help setting up static IP addresses (such as Netscape or Internet Explorer to connect to the Internet, or check for the current connection status. Note: Ad Hoc mode will not work using DHCP. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Use a browser such as...
... set up static IP addresses on a Windows PC, see Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting" . For help setting up static IP addresses (such as Netscape or Internet Explorer to connect to the Internet, or check for the current connection status. Note: Ad Hoc mode will not work using DHCP. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Use a browser such as...