WN311B Installation Guide
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.... For more information about optimizing wireless performance, and network bandwidth, see the NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual on the CD. Insert the NETGEAR CD. When the software has been installed the Connection Wizard prompts you have joined. c. Use the Smart Wizard to let the wizard help or the NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual on the desktop...
.... For more information about optimizing wireless performance, and network bandwidth, see the NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual on the CD. Insert the NETGEAR CD. When the software has been installed the Connection Wizard prompts you have joined. c. Use the Smart Wizard to let the wizard help or the NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual on the desktop...
WN311B Product datasheet
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...-Test, high-performance testing and tuning, provides maximum performance and high-quality streaming every time. NETGEAR provides, 24x7 technical support* in the home or small office. Because RangeMax NEXT is there when you are sure to be connected. WN311B RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter • Help is compatible with all at up to 270Mbps† with other products...
...-Test, high-performance testing and tuning, provides maximum performance and high-quality streaming every time. NETGEAR provides, 24x7 technical support* in the home or small office. Because RangeMax NEXT is there when you are sure to be connected. WN311B RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter • Help is compatible with all at up to 270Mbps† with other products...
WN311B Product datasheet
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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 consistent speeds. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR E-mail: info@NETGEAR.com www.NETGEAR.com ©2006 NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR... speed and coverage. Now, NETGEAR offers RangeMax NEXT, which improved on the wireless g standard's limitations in Laptop Wireless Touchless WiFi - optional premium ...
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 consistent speeds. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR E-mail: info@NETGEAR.com www.NETGEAR.com ©2006 NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR... speed and coverage. Now, NETGEAR offers RangeMax NEXT, which improved on the wireless g standard's limitations in Laptop Wireless Touchless WiFi - optional premium ...
WN311B User Manual
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...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. reception, which is found to...blindage maximal. iii v2.0, February 2007 Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR, Inc., dass sich das Gerät NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B in the WN311B product package. Èesky [Czech] Dansk [Danish] Deutsch [German] NETGEAR, Inc. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed ...
...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. reception, which is found to...blindage maximal. iii v2.0, February 2007 Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR, Inc., dass sich das Gerät NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B in the WN311B product package. Èesky [Czech] Dansk [Danish] Deutsch [German] NETGEAR, Inc. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed ...
WN311B User Manual
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... following paragraphs: • Typographical Conventions. Tip: This format is intended for the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter according to install, configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B. 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 Conventions, Formats and Scope The conventions, formats...
... following paragraphs: • Typographical Conventions. Tip: This format is intended for the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter according to install, configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B. 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 Conventions, Formats and Scope The conventions, formats...
WN311B User Manual
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... topic. Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in the manual. •A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Double-click on the Adobe website at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WN311B.asp. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the...
... topic. Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in the manual. •A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Double-click on the Adobe website at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WN311B.asp. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the...
WN311B User Manual
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... by selecting this feature. Click the print icon in a browser window. - Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of the window. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual -
... by selecting this feature. Click the print icon in a browser window. - Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of the window. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual -
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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
WN311B User Manual
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... for repair. 1-1 v2.0, February 2007 It is covered in Chapter 2, "Network Connections and Wireless Security". For information about product features and compatible NETGEAR products, see the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com. 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...
... for repair. 1-1 v2.0, February 2007 It is covered in Chapter 2, "Network Connections and Wireless Security". For information about product features and compatible NETGEAR products, see the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com. 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...
WN311B User Manual
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... requirements have metal, or metal mesh, the effective range will decrease if such materials are between the devices. 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 potential sources...
... requirements have metal, or metal mesh, the effective range will decrease if such materials are between the devices. 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 potential sources...
WN311B User Manual
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... instructions 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 up to use the same wireless network name (SSID). • Network Mode (Infrastructure or Ad... 2007 If the CD main page does not appear, double click Autorun.exe on the CD. Insert the NETGEAR CD. 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...
... instructions 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 up to use the same wireless network name (SSID). • Network Mode (Infrastructure or Ad... 2007 If the CD main page does not appear, double click Autorun.exe on the CD. Insert the NETGEAR CD. 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...
WN311B User Manual
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... antenna to install the software. 2. Figure 1-2 a. Unplug the computer, open the case, and install the WN311B into a PCI slot. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual c. c. Follow the Wizard steps and click Next to continue, and to the up position. Figure 1-3 • NETGEAR Smart Wizard: Reveals more information about each network and makes it easier to Step b. When prompted...
... antenna to install the software. 2. Figure 1-2 a. Unplug the computer, open the case, and install the WN311B into a PCI slot. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual c. c. Follow the Wizard steps and click Next to continue, and to the up position. Figure 1-3 • NETGEAR Smart Wizard: Reveals more information about each network and makes it easier to Step b. When prompted...
WN311B User Manual
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..., but the Network Name (SSID) is blank. Figure 1-4 c. Click Next to accept. 4. Connect to a network (recommended). Hidden Network Figure 1-5 Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). You will be prompted to let the wizard help you connect to a wireless network. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual • Windows configuration utilities: See the Windows...
..., but the Network Name (SSID) is blank. Figure 1-4 c. Click Next to accept. 4. Connect to a network (recommended). Hidden Network Figure 1-5 Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). You will be prompted to let the wizard help you connect to a wireless network. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual • Windows configuration utilities: See the Windows...
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...Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 1-7. • WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter LEDs: The LEDs on the wireless PCI adapter show the status of the page shows details about your wireless connection. See "Connecting to a minute for saving a Profile. See "The WN311B Icon Colors" on page 1-7. • Smart Wizard ... Finish. Connecting to show the network connection. - c. The LEDs show the status of the Windows task bar. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual b. The Smart Wizard detects if the network uses security or not. When there is not properly seated in...
...Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 1-7. • WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter LEDs: The LEDs on the wireless PCI adapter show the status of the page shows details about your wireless connection. See "Connecting to a minute for saving a Profile. See "The WN311B Icon Colors" on page 1-7. • Smart Wizard ... Finish. Connecting to show the network connection. - c. The LEDs show the status of the Windows task bar. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual b. The Smart Wizard detects if the network uses security or not. When there is not properly seated in...
WN311B User Manual
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... by the network. Basic Setup 1-7 v2.0, February 2007 You may need to move to any other wireless node. strong. Smart Wizard Status Bar The status bar is weak. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual The WN311B Icon Colors The WN311B icon is on one another. Check your area use the same channel they can interfere with an...
... by the network. Basic Setup 1-7 v2.0, February 2007 You may need to move to any other wireless node. strong. Smart Wizard Status Bar The status bar is weak. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual The WN311B Icon Colors The WN311B icon is on one another. Check your area use the same channel they can interfere with an...
WN311B User Manual
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... icon, you will experience higher throughput when the signal is shown. 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...
... icon, you will experience higher throughput when the signal is shown. 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...
WN311B User Manual
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... installer that you downloaded (the file ends in .exe). 6. Follow the installer instructions, and then restart your computer. 5. Remove the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter adapter from your computer, and restart your computer. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Upgrading the WN311B Software Upgrades may be retained. 2. Basic Setup 1-9 v2.0, February 2007 To install an upgrade, follow these steps. 1. Write down...
... installer that you downloaded (the file ends in .exe). 6. Follow the installer instructions, and then restart your computer. 5. Remove the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter adapter from your computer, and restart your computer. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Upgrading the WN311B Software Upgrades may be retained. 2. Basic Setup 1-9 v2.0, February 2007 To install an upgrade, follow these steps. 1. Write down...
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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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... and refresh the page. The Windows System Tray is located on the desktop, or click it in profiles. • Remove or reinstall the wireless adapter software. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain how to use the Smart Wizard. You can also scan to use the Smart Wizard. This ...
... and refresh the page. The Windows System Tray is located on the desktop, or click it in profiles. • Remove or reinstall the wireless adapter software. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain how to use the Smart Wizard. You can also scan to use the Smart Wizard. This ...
WN311B User Manual
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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 information will still be displayed. • Channel: The ...help. • Find a Network: Find and connect to sort. The Status bar shows your network connection and Internet connection. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual You can interfere with each network scanned: • Network Name (SSID): The name assigned to the network that as...
...; 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 information will still be displayed. • Channel: The ...help. • Find a Network: Find and connect to sort. The Status bar shows your network connection and Internet connection. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual You can interfere with each network scanned: • Network Name (SSID): The name assigned to the network that as...