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... connect to troubleshoot network connection problems. • Windows configuration utilities: See the Windows documentation or "Using Windows XP and Vista Wireless Configuration Utilities" at the bottom of your choice. For more information about optimizing wireless performance, and network bandwidth, see the NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual on the NETGEAR CD for saving a Profile. Insert the NETGEAR CD. The Check for...
... connect to troubleshoot network connection problems. • Windows configuration utilities: See the Windows documentation or "Using Windows XP and Vista Wireless Configuration Utilities" at the bottom of your choice. For more information about optimizing wireless performance, and network bandwidth, see the NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual on the NETGEAR CD for saving a Profile. Insert the NETGEAR CD. The Check for...
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... ...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 Troubleshooting Tips ...4-1 Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly 4-3 Windows XP Occasional Connection Problems 4-3 Appendix A Default Settings and Technical Specifications Default 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 Troubleshooting Tips ...4-1 Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly 4-3 Windows XP Occasional Connection Problems 4-3 Appendix A Default Settings and Technical Specifications Default Settings...
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... the up the wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utilities. d. Use the Smart Wizard to Step b. Figure 1-2 a. Unplug the computer, open the case, and install the WN311B into a PCI slot. Close the case, plug the power cord back in, and restart your wireless PCI adapter a. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual c. Now, insert the wireless PCI adapter. Windows 2000 users...
... the up the wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utilities. d. Use the Smart Wizard to Step b. Figure 1-2 a. Unplug the computer, open the case, and install the WN311B into a PCI slot. Close the case, plug the power cord back in, and restart your wireless PCI adapter a. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual c. Now, insert the wireless PCI adapter. Windows 2000 users...
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... is a problem with a high-speed router or access point, and a high-speed Internet connection. If you right-click in Mega bits per second. Identifies the status of your computer has a USB v1.1 port, the WN311B is limited ... 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 the system tray icon, you can remove the wireless adapter software in these two ways: • Navigate the Windows Start menu to the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter...
... is a problem with a high-speed router or access point, and a high-speed Internet connection. If you right-click in Mega bits per second. Identifies the status of your computer has a USB v1.1 port, the WN311B is limited ... 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 the system tray icon, you can remove the wireless adapter software in these two ways: • Navigate the Windows Start menu to the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter...
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For problems with each other, without the use of an access point. Ad Hoc mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with file and print sharing enabled and you cannot connect, see the PC Networking Tutorial ...connection status. You must set up static IP addresses on a Windows PC, see Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting" . To create an Ad Hoc mode profile: 1. Network Connections and Wireless Security 2-7 v2.0, February 2007 The Settings page opens: Figure 2-5 2. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Use a browser such as 192.168.0.1) or the ...
For problems with each other, without the use of an access point. Ad Hoc mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with file and print sharing enabled and you cannot connect, see the PC Networking Tutorial ...connection status. You must set up static IP addresses on a Windows PC, see Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting" . To create an Ad Hoc mode profile: 1. Network Connections and Wireless Security 2-7 v2.0, February 2007 The Settings page opens: Figure 2-5 2. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Use a browser such as 192.168.0.1) or the ...
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...802.11b, or 802.11g) for your computers. Network Connections and Wireless Security 2-9 v2.0, February 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual c. Figure 2-7 At this point the connection is not being used by other wireless networks near your area. Starting a Computer-to -computer network. 5.... WN311B Software" in your wireless adapter. Use the Networks tab to view channels in use in Chapter 1. In the Channel field, Automatic should change to -Computer (Ad Hoc) network type. 3. If there are interference problems with accessing network resources, the Windows ...
...802.11b, or 802.11g) for your computers. Network Connections and Wireless Security 2-9 v2.0, February 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual c. Figure 2-7 At this point the connection is not being used by other wireless networks near your area. Starting a Computer-to -computer network. 5.... WN311B Software" in your wireless adapter. Use the Networks tab to view channels in use in Chapter 1. In the Channel field, Automatic should change to -Computer (Ad Hoc) network type. 3. If there are interference problems with accessing network resources, the Windows ...
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... WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter. I cannot connect to the knowledge base on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support/main.asp. For information about troubleshooting your computer if one is not connected to an access point. Check the SSID and wireless security settings. Troubleshooting 4-1 v2.0, February 2007 Troubleshooting Tips Use the information below to solve common problems...
... WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter. I cannot connect to the knowledge base on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support/main.asp. For information about troubleshooting your computer if one is not connected to an access point. Check the SSID and wireless security settings. Troubleshooting 4-1 v2.0, February 2007 Troubleshooting Tips Use the information below to solve common problems...
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...be removed. See the link to open the Smart Wizard. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Table 4-1. Troubleshooting Tips (continued) Problem Action Throughput is physically connected to the Internet. The WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter can connect to the access point, but not the other ...understanding how to make sure that the IP addresses and the Windows networking parameters are all configured correctly. See Chapter 3, "Wireless Network Performance" for help to the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter. To avoid this prompt, simply click Apply before you the ...
...be removed. See the link to open the Smart Wizard. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Table 4-1. Troubleshooting Tips (continued) Problem Action Throughput is physically connected to the Internet. The WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter can connect to the access point, but not the other ...understanding how to make sure that the IP addresses and the Windows networking parameters are all configured correctly. See Chapter 3, "Wireless Network Performance" for help to the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter. To avoid this prompt, simply click Apply before you the ...
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Windows XP Occasional Connection Problems Windows XP users who apply Windows XP Hotfix (SP2) Q815485 from the Add or Remove Program utility in the same subnet. You can ignore this error message, and then click Yes to remove the update. 3. Click Windows XP Hotfix (SP2) Q815485, and ...=en Troubleshooting 4-3 v2.0, February 2007 Accept the default settings or make your computer and rerun the Smart Display Setup Wizard. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly You need to click the Initiate Ad Hoc button before you start an ...
Windows XP Occasional Connection Problems Windows XP users who apply Windows XP Hotfix (SP2) Q815485 from the Add or Remove Program utility in the same subnet. You can ignore this error message, and then click Yes to remove the update. 3. Click Windows XP Hotfix (SP2) Q815485, and ...=en Troubleshooting 4-3 v2.0, February 2007 Accept the default settings or make your computer and rerun the Smart Display Setup Wizard. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly You need to click the Initiate Ad Hoc button before you start an ...