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... and on the desktop, and the Settings page opens. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B These setup instructions assume that you will be prompted to let the wizard help or the NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual on the NETGEAR CD for troubleshooting. Estimated completion time: 10 minutes. Installation 1. a. b. c. Now, insert the wireless PCI adapter. When prompted, shut down list, but...
... and on the desktop, and the Settings page opens. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B These setup instructions assume that you will be prompted to let the wizard help or the NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual on the NETGEAR CD for troubleshooting. Estimated completion time: 10 minutes. Installation 1. a. b. c. Now, insert the wireless PCI adapter. When prompted, shut down list, but...
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...expressly approved by turning the equipment off and on, the user is subject to licensing." tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslušnými... ustanoveními smìrnice 1999/5/ES. Undertegnede NETGEAR, Inc. "To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this product is intended to be compliant to the requirements as set forth in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen...
...expressly approved by turning the equipment off and on, the user is subject to licensing." tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslušnými... ustanoveními smìrnice 1999/5/ES. Undertegnede NETGEAR, Inc. "To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this product is intended to be compliant to the requirements as set forth in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen...
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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...
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... (SSID) and Security Settings 2-11 Setting up WEP Encryption Security 2-12 Setting up WPA2-PSK Security 2-13 Setting up 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...
... (SSID) and Security Settings 2-11 Setting up WEP Encryption Security 2-12 Setting up WPA2-PSK Security 2-13 Setting up 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...
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... original packing materials, in case you connect a PC computer to install your Wireless PCI Adapter and set up basic wireless connectivity on your NETGEAR dealer. 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: - For information about product features...
... original packing materials, in case you connect a PC computer to install your Wireless PCI Adapter and set up basic wireless connectivity on your NETGEAR dealer. 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: - For information about product features...
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... 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 your wireless PCI adapter and connect. If this is an addition to an existing wireless network, you can configure your computer meets the minimum system requirements and get the wireless network configuration settings of the WN311B driver software Observe Wireless Location and...
... 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 your wireless PCI adapter and connect. If this is an addition to an existing wireless network, you can configure your computer meets the minimum system requirements and get the wireless network configuration settings of the WN311B driver software Observe Wireless Location and...
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... covered in this chapter explain how to install the WN311B to connect to the Internet, click Check for Updates window opens. 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 available network) Note: In order for the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter to communicate with an access point or router...
... covered in this chapter explain how to install the WN311B to connect to the Internet, click Check for Updates window opens. 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 available network) Note: In order for the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter to communicate with an access point or router...
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... 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual c. Figure 1-2 a. Figure 1-3 • NETGEAR Smart Wizard: Reveals more information about each network and makes it easier to Step b. Follow the Wizard steps and click Next to continue, and to install the software. 2. When prompted, shut down the computer. Windows XP or Vista users can set up position. Now, insert the wireless PCI adapter. c.
... 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual c. Figure 1-2 a. Figure 1-3 • NETGEAR Smart Wizard: Reveals more information about each network and makes it easier to Step b. Follow the Wizard steps and click Next to continue, and to install the software. 2. When prompted, shut down the computer. Windows XP or Vista users can set up position. Now, insert the wireless PCI adapter. c.
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...wireless and Internet connection. Connecting to the Internet: • WN311B Icon: After you have reviewed the settings, click Finish. See "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 1-7. • WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter LEDs: The LEDs on the desktop, and the Settings page opens. It is color coded to Wireless...are off, then the WN311B is not properly seated in the system tray and on the wireless PCI adapter show an alternate blink when the wireless PCI adapter is a good connection, the LEDs blink together. - NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual b. Follow ...
...wireless and Internet connection. Connecting to the Internet: • WN311B Icon: After you have reviewed the settings, click Finish. See "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 1-7. • WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter LEDs: The LEDs on the desktop, and the Settings page opens. It is color coded to Wireless...are off, then the WN311B is not properly seated in the system tray and on the wireless PCI adapter show an alternate blink when the wireless PCI adapter is a good connection, the LEDs blink together. - NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual b. Follow ...
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... used by the network. Color Red Yellow Green Condition Description The wireless PCI adapter has no connection to a location where the wireless signal quality is lost. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual The WN311B Icon Colors The WN311B icon is on one another wireless node. The System Tray is wireless node. The wireless PCI adapter has a connection with an access point and the signal quality...
... used by the network. Color Red Yellow Green Condition Description The wireless PCI adapter has no connection to a location where the wireless signal quality is lost. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual The WN311B Icon Colors The WN311B icon is on one another wireless node. The System Tray is wireless node. The wireless PCI adapter has a connection with an access point and the signal quality...
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..., follow these steps. 1. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Upgrading the WN311B Software Upgrades may be retained. 2. Remove the WN311B software from your computer, and restart your computer. 5. Remove the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter adapter from your computer. They will not be available at the NETGEAR website. Download the upgrade from the NETGEAR website Support page. 3. Write down the settings for any profiles that...
..., follow these steps. 1. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Upgrading the WN311B Software Upgrades may be retained. 2. Remove the WN311B software from your computer, and restart your computer. 5. Remove the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter adapter from your computer. They will not be available at the NETGEAR website. Download the upgrade from the NETGEAR website Support page. 3. Write down the settings for any profiles that...
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... utility, see the online document: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility To disable the Windows Zero Configuration utility: 1. If you want to use your WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter to connect to your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and how to configure my wireless settings" check box. 2-1 v2.0, February 2007
... utility, see the online document: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility To disable the Windows Zero Configuration utility: 1. If you want to use your WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter to connect to your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and how to configure my wireless settings" check box. 2-1 v2.0, February 2007
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... System Tray. You can either double-click this chapter explain how to use the NETGEAR WN311B Smart Wizard to change the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter wireless settings. Click the Networks tab to view the following sections in this icon on the desktop... wireless settings for wireless networks and refresh the page. The following page: 2-2 Network Connections and Wireless Security v2.0, February 2007 Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings tab page opens. 2. The Windows System Tray is located on your computer. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B ...
... System Tray. You can either double-click this chapter explain how to use the NETGEAR WN311B Smart Wizard to change the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter wireless settings. Click the Networks tab to view the following sections in this icon on the desktop... wireless settings for wireless networks and refresh the page. The following page: 2-2 Network Connections and Wireless Security v2.0, February 2007 Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings tab page opens. 2. The Windows System Tray is located on your computer. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B ...
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.... • Channel: The channel determines which operating frequency will be used. • Security: Identifies whether the wireless network uses security settings such as WEP, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-PSK. • Signal: Identifies the signal strength of the communications.... wireless networks. See "Finding a Network" on page 2-4. • Connect: Connect to a wireless network. This is the same as a security measure, some wireless access points do not broadcast their SSID. Note that you selected. • Scan: Check for each other. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B...
.... • Channel: The channel determines which operating frequency will be used. • Security: Identifies whether the wireless network uses security settings such as WEP, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-PSK. • Signal: Identifies the signal strength of the communications.... wireless networks. See "Finding a Network" on page 2-4. • Connect: Connect to a wireless network. This is the same as a security measure, some wireless access points do not broadcast their SSID. Note that you selected. • Scan: Check for each other. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B...
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...settings. Click Next. 4. You can use . Note: Make sure that you can use the Status Bar to use the Find a Network button on page 1-7. 2-4 Network Connections and Wireless Security v2.0, February 2007 Select a network from the drop-down list. Review you must enter the SSID. The Smart Wizard initiates your network connection. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B... User Manual Finding a Network During the WN311B software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the ...
...settings. Click Next. 4. You can use . Note: Make sure that you can use the Status Bar to use the Find a Network button on page 1-7. 2-4 Network Connections and Wireless Security v2.0, February 2007 Select a network from the drop-down list. Review you must enter the SSID. The Smart Wizard initiates your network connection. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B... User Manual Finding a Network During the WN311B software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the ...
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... once then you will be asked if you can set up : • Access Point (Infrastructure) - If you do not enter a name in Profile. Network Connections and Wireless Security 2-5 v2.0, February 2007 Profiles NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual The WN311B Smart Wizard uses profiles to replace the previous settings stored in the Profile Name box, then the name...
... once then you will be asked if you can set up : • Access Point (Infrastructure) - If you do not enter a name in Profile. Network Connections and Wireless Security 2-5 v2.0, February 2007 Profiles NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual The WN311B Smart Wizard uses profiles to replace the previous settings stored in the Profile Name box, then the name...
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c. Save your network. 2-6 Network Connections and Wireless Security v2.0, February 2007 Click Apply. Enter the network settings. a. a. b. Verify wireless connectivity to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings page opens. Figure 2-4 2. c. b. Click the Save Profile button. All the configuration settings are saved in a Profile. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual 1. Use the icon to your settings in this profile. In the Network...
c. Save your network. 2-6 Network Connections and Wireless Security v2.0, February 2007 Click Apply. Enter the network settings. a. a. b. Verify wireless connectivity to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings page opens. Figure 2-4 2. c. b. Click the Save Profile button. All the configuration settings are saved in a Profile. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual 1. Use the icon to your settings in this profile. In the Network...
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NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Use a browser such as 192.168.0.1) or the IPX protocol. Refer to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" in which devices or computers ... resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on a Windows PC, see Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting" . For help setting up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile The Computer-to exchange files directly between them. Use the icon to the Internet, or check for the...
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Use a browser such as 192.168.0.1) or the IPX protocol. Refer to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" in which devices or computers ... resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on a Windows PC, see Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting" . For help setting up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile The Computer-to exchange files directly between them. Use the icon to the Internet, or check for the...
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NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual a. c. b. Configure each PC with either a static IP address or with 192.168.0.1 as its IP address, type ping -t 192.168.0.1 and then click OK. 2-8 Network Connections and Wireless Security v2.0, February 2007 Select Computer-to-...settings are saved in a Profile. Note: For instructions on configuring static IP addresses, refer to the previous settings. 4. b. In the Profiles box, type the name of the profile. Save your settings in this profile. Click Apply. Configure the PC network settings. Verify wireless...
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual a. c. b. Configure each PC with either a static IP address or with 192.168.0.1 as its IP address, type ping -t 192.168.0.1 and then click OK. 2-8 Network Connections and Wireless Security v2.0, February 2007 Select Computer-to-...settings are saved in a Profile. Note: For instructions on configuring static IP addresses, refer to the previous settings. 4. b. In the Profiles box, type the name of the profile. Save your settings in this profile. Click Apply. Configure the PC network settings. Verify wireless...
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....11b, or 802.11g) for your wireless adapter. Network Connections and Wireless Security 2-9 v2.0, February 2007 Note: If you cannot connect, see "Removing the WN311B Software" in Appendix B. On the Settings tab page of the Smart Wizard, select or type the Network Name (SSID). 2. Click Initiate Ad Hoc. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual c. For problems with another nearby...
....11b, or 802.11g) for your wireless adapter. Network Connections and Wireless Security 2-9 v2.0, February 2007 Note: If you cannot connect, see "Removing the WN311B Software" in Appendix B. On the Settings tab page of the Smart Wizard, select or type the Network Name (SSID). 2. Click Initiate Ad Hoc. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual c. For problems with another nearby...