WN311B Installation Guide
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... Vista users can set up the wireless adapter either with one another. Hidden Network b. Security Channel Throughput Wireless network Signal strength Find a Network Connection status Understanding the Status Bar Wireless network Identifies which wireless network you connect to let the wizard help or the NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual on the NETGEAR CD. Usually, you will be established...
... Vista users can set up the wireless adapter either with one another. Hidden Network b. Security Channel Throughput Wireless network Signal strength Find a Network Connection status Understanding the Status Bar Wireless network Identifies which wireless network you connect to let the wizard help or the NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual on the NETGEAR CD. Usually, you will be established...
WN311B Product datasheet
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... Steady-Stream Steady-Stream technology ensures you need it! NETGEAR provides, 24x7 technical support* in the home or small office. Preset internal antennas and draft 11n-True-Test, high-performance testing and tuning, provides maximum performance and high-quality streaming every time. WN311B RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter • Help is compliant with draft 802.11n...
... Steady-Stream Steady-Stream technology ensures you need it! NETGEAR provides, 24x7 technical support* in the home or small office. Preset internal antennas and draft 11n-True-Test, high-performance testing and tuning, provides maximum performance and high-quality streaming every time. WN311B RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter • Help is compliant with draft 802.11n...
WN311B Product datasheet
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...connections 11n-True Test high-performance testing and tuning Advanced MIMO technology - year warranty 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... with products with IEEE 802.11n draft specification version 1.0 only. • Standards - Now, NETGEAR offers RangeMax NEXT, which improved on the wireless g standard's limitations in free basic installation support; all ISP connections • Warranty - Microsoft and...
...connections 11n-True Test high-performance testing and tuning Advanced MIMO technology - year warranty 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... with products with IEEE 802.11n draft specification version 1.0 only. • Standards - Now, NETGEAR offers RangeMax NEXT, which improved on the wireless g standard's limitations in free basic installation support; all ISP connections • Warranty - Microsoft and...
WN311B User Manual
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...1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from windows to licensing." 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. iii v2.0, February 2007 "Pour empê...licence." Canadian Department of Conformity certificate for exposure to radio frequency waves. tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøísluš...
...1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from windows to licensing." 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. iii v2.0, February 2007 "Pour empê...licence." Canadian Department of Conformity certificate for exposure to radio frequency waves. tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøísluš...
WN311B User Manual
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... to highlight special messages: Note: This format is intended for the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter according to install, configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B. Conventions, Formats and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of ...IP addresses • Formats. About This Manual The NETGEAR® RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual describes how to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B February 2007 ix v2.0, February 2007 Tip: This format...
... to highlight special messages: Note: This format is intended for the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter according to install, configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B. Conventions, Formats and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of ...IP addresses • Formats. About This Manual The NETGEAR® RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual describes how to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B February 2007 ix v2.0, February 2007 Tip: This format...
WN311B User Manual
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... Manual The HTML version of contents or index to navigate directly to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Double-click on the Adobe website at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WN311B.asp. The Acrobat reader is dedicated to view and print PDF files. Each page ...on a link in the table of this manual you want to the NETGEAR website in Appendix B, "Related Documents". Use the Print button on the NETGEAR, Inc. website at http://www.adobe.com. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN ...
... Manual The HTML version of contents or index to navigate directly to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Double-click on the Adobe website at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WN311B.asp. The Acrobat reader is dedicated to view and print PDF files. Each page ...on a link in the table of this manual you want to the NETGEAR website in Appendix B, "Related Documents". Use the Print button on the NETGEAR, Inc. website at http://www.adobe.com. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN ...
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NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual - Click the print icon in the manual. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of the window. xi v2.0, ...
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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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... - For information about product features and compatible NETGEAR products, see the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com. Chapter 1 Basic Setup The WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter lets you need to wireless networks. 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 and compatible NETGEAR products, see the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com. Chapter 1 Basic Setup The WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter lets you need to wireless networks. 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...
WN311B User Manual
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... • 2.4 GHz Cordless phones In general, wireless devices can configure your wireless PCI adapter and connect. WN311B Default Wireless Settings If this is a new wireless network installation, use the factory default settings to set up the network and verify wireless connectivity. For best results, avoid potential sources of the computer with the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual What You Need Before...
... • 2.4 GHz Cordless phones In general, wireless devices can configure your wireless PCI adapter and connect. WN311B Default Wireless Settings If this is a new wireless network installation, use the factory default settings to set up the network and verify wireless connectivity. For best results, avoid potential sources of the computer with the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual What You Need Before...
WN311B User Manual
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...): Infrastructure • 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. To install the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter: 1. 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...
...): Infrastructure • 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. To install the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter: 1. 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...
WN311B User Manual
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Unplug the computer, open the case, and install the WN311B into a PCI slot. d. Use the Smart Wizard to set up position. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual c. Close the case, plug the power cord back in, and restart your wireless PCI adapter a. Follow the Wizard steps and click Next to continue, and to Step b. Figure 1-2 a. b. Windows 2000 users go to install...
Unplug the computer, open the case, and install the WN311B into a PCI slot. d. Use the Smart Wizard to set up position. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual c. Close the case, plug the power cord back in, and restart your wireless PCI adapter a. Follow the Wizard steps and click Next to continue, and to Step b. Figure 1-2 a. b. Windows 2000 users go to install...
WN311B User Manual
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.... Basic Setup 1-5 v2.0, February 2007 Figure 1-4 c. Connect to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. 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. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual • Windows configuration utilities: See the Windows documentation or...
.... Basic Setup 1-5 v2.0, February 2007 Figure 1-4 c. Connect to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. 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. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual • Windows configuration utilities: See the Windows documentation or...
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...the network connection. - 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. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual b. The Smart Wizard detects if the network uses security or not. Follow ...the Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for saving a Profile. The WN311B icon appears in the computer. 1-6 ...
...the network connection. - 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. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual b. The Smart Wizard detects if the network uses security or not. Follow ...the Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for saving a Profile. The WN311B icon appears in the computer. 1-6 ...
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... the taskbar in the Windows System Tray. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual The WN311B Icon Colors The WN311B icon is on one another. Color Red Yellow Green Condition Description The wireless PCI adapter has no connection to any other wireless node. You may need to move to the wireless access point. strong. The wireless channel used by the network. Basic Setup...
... the taskbar in the Windows System Tray. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual The WN311B Icon Colors The WN311B icon is on one another. Color Red Yellow Green Condition Description The wireless PCI adapter has no connection to any other wireless node. You may need to move to the wireless access point. strong. The wireless channel used by the network. Basic Setup...
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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...prompts. • Navigate the Windows Start menu to the Control Panel Add or Remove Program item, select the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter option, and follow the screen prompts. 1-8 Basic Setup v2.0, February 2007 To optimize throughput, connect to open ...
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...prompts. • Navigate the Windows Start menu to the Control Panel Add or Remove Program item, select the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter option, and follow the screen prompts. 1-8 Basic Setup v2.0, February 2007 To optimize throughput, connect to open ...
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... installer instructions, and then restart your computer. 4. They will not be available at the NETGEAR website. To install an upgrade, follow these steps. 1. Write down the settings for any profiles that you want to save. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Upgrading the WN311B Software Upgrades may be retained. 2. Remove the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter adapter from the NETGEAR website Support page. 3.
... installer instructions, and then restart your computer. 4. They will not be available at the NETGEAR website. To install an upgrade, follow these steps. 1. Write down the settings for any profiles that you want to save. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Upgrading the WN311B Software Upgrades may be retained. 2. Remove the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter adapter from the NETGEAR website Support page. 3.
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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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... in your desktop and in the System Tray at any time, to use the NETGEAR WN311B Smart Wizard to change the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter wireless settings. The following page: 2-2 Network Connections and Wireless Security v2.0, February 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain how to use the Smart Wizard. Click the Networks tab to...
... in your desktop and in the System Tray at any time, to use the NETGEAR WN311B Smart Wizard to change the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter wireless settings. The following page: 2-2 Network Connections and Wireless Security v2.0, February 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain how to use the Smart Wizard. Click the Networks tab to...
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...Signal: Identifies the signal strength of the communications. • MAC Address: Identifies the hardware address (MAC Address) of the wireless device broadcasting this information. • Mode: Identifies the type of the Networks tab are: • Help: Display online .... See "Finding a Network" on page 2-4. • Connect: Connect to a network. Network Connections and Wireless Security 2-3 v2.0, February 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual You can interfere with each network scanned: • Network Name (SSID): The name assigned to ...
...Signal: Identifies the signal strength of the communications. • MAC Address: Identifies the hardware address (MAC Address) of the wireless device broadcasting this information. • Mode: Identifies the type of the Networks tab are: • Help: Display online .... See "Finding a Network" on page 2-4. • Connect: Connect to a network. Network Connections and Wireless Security 2-3 v2.0, February 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual You can interfere with each network scanned: • Network Name (SSID): The name assigned to ...