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... to the router is OK but the Network Name (SSID) is strongest. a. c. Follow the Wizard steps and click Next to a wireless network. Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). It could take up position. Find a Network Click Find a Network to a network with one another. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B These setup instructions assume that you will connect to...
... to the router is OK but the Network Name (SSID) is strongest. a. c. Follow the Wizard steps and click Next to a wireless network. Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). It could take up position. Find a Network Click Find a Network to a network with one another. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B These setup instructions assume that you will connect to...
WN311B Product datasheet
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... coverage and bandwidth with all legacy b and g wireless products, you are sure to NETGEAR's Smart Wizard™ and 24/7 technical support*. up to 270Mbps wireless networking What does RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter do? • Complies with draft 802.11n†... Security WN311B RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter • Help is simple thanks to be connected. A RangeMax NEXT wireless network creates and maintains stable connections and enough bandwidth to surf the Internet, download MP3s, make Internet phone calls, share files, play network games,...
... coverage and bandwidth with all legacy b and g wireless products, you are sure to NETGEAR's Smart Wizard™ and 24/7 technical support*. up to 270Mbps wireless networking What does RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter do? • Complies with draft 802.11n†... Security WN311B RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter • Help is simple thanks to be connected. A RangeMax NEXT wireless network creates and maintains stable connections and enough bandwidth to surf the Internet, download MP3s, make Internet phone calls, share files, play network games,...
WN311B Product datasheet
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...802.11 specifications. D-WN311B-1 System Requirements - 2.4 GHz 802.11n draft specification wireless network or 2.4 GHz 802.11b/ g wireless network - PSK) - ...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 IEEE 802.11b and IEEE802.11g • Ease of 300 MHz or higher with an available PC Card slot - PSK Standard G N N N RangeMax™ N N N N N N N N RangeMax™ NEXT N N N N N N N N N N N N N Compare the Advantages of NETGEAR...
...802.11 specifications. D-WN311B-1 System Requirements - 2.4 GHz 802.11n draft specification wireless network or 2.4 GHz 802.11b/ g wireless network - PSK) - ...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 IEEE 802.11b and IEEE802.11g • Ease of 300 MHz or higher with an available PC Card slot - PSK Standard G N N N RangeMax™ N N N N N N N N RangeMax™ NEXT N N N N N N N N N N N N N Compare the Advantages of NETGEAR...
WN311B User Manual
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...; NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B • The antenna • NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T Installation Guide • Resource CD, including: - 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 incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). Chapter 1 Basic Setup The WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter lets...
...; NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B • The antenna • NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T Installation Guide • Resource CD, including: - 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 incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). Chapter 1 Basic Setup The WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter lets...
WN311B User Manual
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... interference, such as: • Large metal surfaces • Microwaves • 2.4 GHz Cordless phones In general, wireless devices can configure your wireless PCI adapter and connect. 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 For best results, avoid...
... interference, such as: • Large metal surfaces • Microwaves • 2.4 GHz Cordless phones In general, wireless devices can configure your wireless PCI adapter and connect. 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 For best results, avoid...
WN311B User Manual
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... Identification (SSID): Any (First available network) Note: In order for the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter to communicate with an access point or router. a. Insert the NETGEAR CD. 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 a wireless access point or wireless adapter, all devices must be set...
... Identification (SSID): Any (First available network) Note: In order for the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter to communicate with an access point or router. a. Insert the NETGEAR CD. 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 a wireless access point or wireless adapter, all devices must be set...
WN311B User Manual
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Click Next to a wireless network. Select the wireless network from the drop-down list, but the Network Name (SSID) is blank. Hidden Network Figure 1-5 Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). These networks are in the drop-down list, and the wizard records your choice. Basic Setup 1-5 v2.0, February 2007 a. Figure 1-4 c. Connect to accept. 4. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual • Windows...
Click Next to a wireless network. Select the wireless network from the drop-down list, but the Network Name (SSID) is blank. Hidden Network Figure 1-5 Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). These networks are in the drop-down list, and the wizard records your choice. Basic Setup 1-5 v2.0, February 2007 a. Figure 1-4 c. Connect to accept. 4. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual • Windows...
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... take up to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on the desktop, and the Settings page opens. See "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 1-7. • WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter LEDs: The LEDs on the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard. c. If the LEDs are off, then the WN311B is a good connection, the LEDs blink together. - NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual...
... take up to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on the desktop, and the Settings page opens. See "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 1-7. • WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter LEDs: The LEDs on the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard. c. If the LEDs are off, then the WN311B is a good connection, the LEDs blink together. - NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual...
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... wireless networks in the Windows System Tray. The WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter cannot link to any other wireless node. Color Red Yellow Green Condition Description The wireless PCI adapter has no connection to any other wireless node or the link is lost. The System Tray is located on the desktop and in your configuration or try moving to the wireless access point. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B...
... wireless networks in the Windows System Tray. The WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter cannot link to any other wireless node. Color Red Yellow Green Condition Description The wireless PCI adapter has no connection to any other wireless node or the link is lost. The System Tray is located on the desktop and in your configuration or try moving to the wireless access point. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B...
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... the system tray icon, you can remove the wireless adapter software in Mega bits per second. 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 system tray icon, you can remove the wireless adapter software in Mega bits per second. 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...
WN311B User Manual
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... the Wireless Networks tab. Then clear the "Use Windows to choose the Properties option. 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...
... the Wireless Networks tab. Then clear the "Use Windows to choose the Properties option. 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...
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... wireless PCI adapter • Save your computer. The Settings tab page opens. 2. 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 area. The Smart Wizard provides a complete and easy to use set of tools to change the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter wireless settings. You can use the NETGEAR WN311B...
... wireless PCI adapter • Save your computer. The Settings tab page opens. 2. 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 area. The Smart Wizard provides a complete and easy to use set of tools to change the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter wireless settings. You can use the NETGEAR WN311B...
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NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual You can interfere with each network scanned: • Network Name (SSID): The name assigned to a network. This is the same as WEP, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-PSK. • Signal: Identifies the signal strength of the communications. • MAC Address: Identifies the hardware address (MAC Address) of the wireless... channel determines which operating frequency will be used. • Security: Identifies whether the wireless network uses security settings such as the SSID or ESSID configuration parameter. Access Point (Infrastructure)...
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual You can interfere with each network scanned: • Network Name (SSID): The name assigned to a network. This is the same as WEP, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-PSK. • Signal: Identifies the signal strength of the communications. • MAC Address: Identifies the hardware address (MAC Address) of the wireless... channel determines which operating frequency will be used. • Security: Identifies whether the wireless network uses security settings such as the SSID or ESSID configuration parameter. Access Point (Infrastructure)...
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... 2-3 3. On the Networks tab page, click Find a Network. Review 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. After installation you use . To find a network: 1. Select a network from the drop-down list. Click Next. 4. You can use the Find a Network button on page 1-7. 2-4 Network Connections and Wireless Security v2...
... 2-3 3. On the Networks tab page, click Find a Network. Review 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. After installation you use . To find a network: 1. Select a network from the drop-down list. Click Next. 4. You can use the Find a Network button on page 1-7. 2-4 Network Connections and Wireless Security v2...
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Profiles NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual The WN311B Smart Wizard uses profiles to store all the settings that you need to join the network you are using at : http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router Follow these instructions to set up the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter to connect to...
Profiles NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual The WN311B Smart Wizard uses profiles to store all the settings that you need to join the network you are using at : http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router Follow these instructions to set up the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter to connect to...
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...Access Point (Infrastructure) is selected. c. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly the SSID used by the access point. 3. All the ...network settings. Save your network. 2-6 Network Connections and Wireless Security v2.0, February 2007 Click Apply. Figure 2-4 2. c. b. In the Profiles box, type the name of the profile. a. Verify wireless connectivity to your settings in this profile. In the Network Name (SSID) field select a network or enter the SSID. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B...
...Access Point (Infrastructure) is selected. c. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly the SSID used by the access point. 3. All the ...network settings. Save your network. 2-6 Network Connections and Wireless Security v2.0, February 2007 Click Apply. Figure 2-4 2. c. b. In the Profiles box, type the name of the profile. a. Verify wireless connectivity to your settings in this profile. In the Network Name (SSID) field select a network or enter the SSID. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B...
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NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual c. This will cause a continuous ping to be sent to view channels in use in Appendix B. Figure 2-7 At this point the connection is not being used by other wireless networks near your computers. On the Settings tab page of the Smart Wizard, select or type the Network...installed and configured properly on your wireless adapter. In the Channel field, Automatic should change to -computer network. 5. For problems with the 192.168.0.1 static IP address. See the link to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" in your...
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual c. This will cause a continuous ping to be sent to view channels in use in Appendix B. Figure 2-7 At this point the connection is not being used by other wireless networks near your computers. On the Settings tab page of the Smart Wizard, select or type the Network...installed and configured properly on your wireless adapter. In the Channel field, Automatic should change to -computer network. 5. For problems with the 192.168.0.1 static IP address. See the link to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" in your...
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... and click the Generate Keys button. For 128-bit WEP, enter 26 hex digits. For an existing wireless network, the person who set to WPA-PSK as well and are case sensitive. 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...
... and click the Generate Keys button. For 128-bit WEP, enter 26 hex digits. For an existing wireless network, the person who set to WPA-PSK as well and are case sensitive. 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...
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... settings. In the Security section, select WEP. 3. a. b. 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. Note: You will use. 2-12 Network Connections and Wireless Security v2.0, February 2007 In the Profiles box, select the profile or type in your...
... settings. In the Security section, select WEP. 3. a. b. 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. Note: You will use. 2-12 Network Connections and Wireless Security v2.0, February 2007 In the Profiles box, select the profile or type in your...
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... link to open the Smart Wizard. Click the Save Profile button. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is configured in this profile. The passphrase can be a word or group of ...Security section, select WPA2-PSK [AES], and enter the passphrase. Figure 2-10 2. c. a. Run the WN311B Smart Wizard. 2-14 Network Connections and Wireless Security v2.0, February 2007 b. b. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual b. a. In the Profiles box, select the profile or type in a Profile. Save your ...
... link to open the Smart Wizard. Click the Save Profile button. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is configured in this profile. The passphrase can be a word or group of ...Security section, select WPA2-PSK [AES], and enter the passphrase. Figure 2-10 2. c. a. Run the WN311B Smart Wizard. 2-14 Network Connections and Wireless Security v2.0, February 2007 b. b. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual b. a. In the Profiles box, select the profile or type in a Profile. Save your ...