WN311B Installation Guide
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... the Settings page opens. b. Unplug the computer, open the Connection Wizard. d. Use the Smart Wizard to let the wizard help or the NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual on the NETGEAR CD. Connect to the Internet, click Check for troubleshooting. Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). The Smart Wizard detects...
... the Settings page opens. b. Unplug the computer, open the Connection Wizard. d. Use the Smart Wizard to let the wizard help or the NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual on the NETGEAR CD. Connect to the Internet, click Check for troubleshooting. Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). The Smart Wizard detects...
WN311B Product datasheet
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...wireless interoperability at once. WN311B RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter • Help is simple thanks to surf the Internet, download MP3s, make Internet phone calls, share files, play network games, and stream high-definition videos, simultaneously† at up to 270Mbps wireless networking What does RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter...maximum coverage and bandwidth with draft 802.11n†. A RangeMax NEXT wireless network creates and maintains stable connections and enough bandwidth to NETGEAR's Smart Wizard™ and 24/7 technical support*. Preset internal...
...wireless interoperability at once. WN311B RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter • Help is simple thanks to surf the Internet, download MP3s, make Internet phone calls, share files, play network games, and stream high-definition videos, simultaneously† at up to 270Mbps wireless networking What does RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter...maximum coverage and bandwidth with draft 802.11n†. A RangeMax NEXT wireless network creates and maintains stable connections and enough bandwidth to NETGEAR's Smart Wizard™ and 24/7 technical support*. Preset internal...
WN311B Product datasheet
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... Built-in free basic installation support; Now, NETGEAR offers RangeMax NEXT, which gives consumers a new level of the NEXT Generation in Wireless Connectivity First, there was RangeMax, which improved on the wireless g standard's limitations in the United States and... - bit, 128bit encryption for 90 days from IEEE standard 802.11 specifications. 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 streaming and transferring...
... Built-in free basic installation support; Now, NETGEAR offers RangeMax NEXT, which gives consumers a new level of the NEXT Generation in Wireless Connectivity First, there was RangeMax, which improved on the wireless g standard's limitations in the United States and... - bit, 128bit encryption for 90 days from IEEE standard 802.11 specifications. 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 streaming and transferring...
WN311B User Manual
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...2.1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from windows to operate the device. tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslušnými ustanoven...237;mi smìrnice 1999/5/ES. 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. Si le matériel (ou son antenne ...
...2.1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from windows to operate the device. tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslušnými ustanoven...237;mi smìrnice 1999/5/ES. 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. Si le matériel (ou son antenne ...
WN311B User Manual
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...: This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources. • Scope. This manual is intended for the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter according to install, configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B. The information in this manual are described in the following typographical conventions: Italics Bold Fixed Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names User input...
...: This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources. • Scope. This manual is intended for the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter according to install, configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B. The information in this manual are described in the following typographical conventions: Italics Bold Fixed Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names User input...
WN311B User Manual
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...the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in Appendix B, "Related Documents". x v2.0, February 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website in order to view and print PDF files. How to Use This Manual The ...button to print the page contents. • Printing a Chapter. Note: Product updates are available on the browser toolbar to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Double-click on the Adobe website at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WN311B.asp.
...the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in Appendix B, "Related Documents". x v2.0, February 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website in order to view and print PDF files. How to Use This Manual The ...button to print the page contents. • Printing a Chapter. Note: Product updates are available on the browser toolbar to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Double-click on the Adobe website at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WN311B.asp.
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NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual xii v2.0, February 2007
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual xii v2.0, February 2007
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....0, February 2007 What Is in case you connect a PC computer 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 incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact...
....0, February 2007 What Is in case you connect a PC computer 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 incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact...
WN311B User Manual
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... may ask for the original Windows operating system installation files to set up the network and verify wireless connectivity. 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 these minimum requirements have metal, or metal mesh, the effective range will need to...
... may ask for the original Windows operating system installation files to set up the network and verify wireless connectivity. 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 these minimum requirements have metal, or metal mesh, the effective range will need to...
WN311B User Manual
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... • Data security WEP, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-PSK encryption: Disabled Installation The instructions in Chapter 2, "Network Connections and Wireless Security". Insert the NETGEAR CD. Basic Setup 1-3 v2.0, February 2007 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...
... • Data security WEP, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-PSK encryption: Disabled Installation The instructions in Chapter 2, "Network Connections and Wireless Security". Insert the NETGEAR CD. Basic Setup 1-3 v2.0, February 2007 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...
WN311B User Manual
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... power cord back in, and restart your wireless PCI adapter a. Use the Smart Wizard to install the software. 2. Figure 1-3 • NETGEAR Smart Wizard: Reveals more information about each network and makes it easier to Step b. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual c. Unplug the computer, open the case, and install the WN311B into a PCI slot. When prompted, shut down the computer...
... power cord back in, and restart your wireless PCI adapter a. Use the Smart Wizard to install the software. 2. Figure 1-3 • NETGEAR Smart Wizard: Reveals more information about each network and makes it easier to Step b. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual c. Unplug the computer, open the case, and install the WN311B into a PCI slot. When prompted, shut down the computer...
WN311B User Manual
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... be prompted to let the wizard help you connect to accept. 4. Click Next to a network (recommended). These networks are in the drop-down list, and the wizard records your choice. Click Next to a wireless network. a. 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...
... be prompted to let the wizard help you connect to accept. 4. Click Next to a network (recommended). These networks are in the drop-down list, and the wizard records your choice. Click Next to a wireless network. a. 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...
WN311B User Manual
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...wireless PCI adapter show an alternate blink when the wireless PCI adapter is a good connection, the LEDs blink together. - The LEDs show the network connection. - It could take up to a minute for saving a Profile. It is not properly seated in the computer. 1-6 Basic Setup v2.0, February 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B... User Manual b. If the LEDs are off, then the WN311B is color coded to the Internet: • WN311B Icon: After you have reviewed the ...
...wireless PCI adapter show an alternate blink when the wireless PCI adapter is a good connection, the LEDs blink together. - The LEDs show the network connection. - It could take up to a minute for saving a Profile. It is not properly seated in the computer. 1-6 Basic Setup v2.0, February 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B... User Manual b. If the LEDs are off, then the WN311B is color coded to the Internet: • WN311B Icon: After you have reviewed the ...
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... Settings page. The wireless PCI adapter has a connection with an access point and the signal quality is wireless node. The wireless PCI adapter has The wireless PCI adapter has established good a connection with another communication with another . You may need to move to any other wireless node. If many wireless networks in the Microsoft Windows desktop. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual The WN311B Icon Colors The...
... Settings page. The wireless PCI adapter has a connection with an access point and the signal quality is wireless node. The wireless PCI adapter has The wireless PCI adapter has established good a connection with another communication with another . You may need to move to any other wireless node. If many wireless networks in the Microsoft Windows desktop. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual The WN311B Icon Colors The...
WN311B User Manual
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... Find a Network to a network with the router. See Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting". 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 screen prompts...
... Find a Network to a network with the router. See Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting". 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 screen prompts...
WN311B User Manual
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They will not be available at the NETGEAR website. Basic Setup 1-9 v2.0, February 2007 Download the upgrade from your computer. 4. Remove the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter adapter from your computer, and restart your computer. To install an upgrade, follow these steps. 1. Follow the installer ... you want to save. Run the installer that you downloaded (the file ends in .exe). 6. Remove the WN311B software from the NETGEAR website Support page. 3. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Upgrading the WN311B Software Upgrades may be retained. 2.
They will not be available at the NETGEAR website. Basic Setup 1-9 v2.0, February 2007 Download the upgrade from your computer. 4. Remove the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter adapter from your computer, and restart your computer. To install an upgrade, follow these steps. 1. Follow the installer ... you want to save. Run the installer that you downloaded (the file ends in .exe). 6. Remove the WN311B software from the NETGEAR website Support page. 3. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Upgrading the WN311B Software Upgrades may be retained. 2.
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NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual 1-10 v2.0, February 2007 Basic Setup
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual 1-10 v2.0, February 2007 Basic Setup
WN311B User Manual
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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... this chapter explain how to view the following sections in this icon on the Windows taskbar. 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 search for your wireless PCI adapter • Save your area. • Choose the network that you want to use the Smart...
... this chapter explain how to view the following sections in this icon on the Windows taskbar. 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 search for your wireless PCI adapter • Save your area. • Choose the network that you want to use the Smart...