WN311B Installation Guide
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... can set up the wireless adapter either with the router. For more information about optimizing wireless performance, and network bandwidth, see the NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual on the desktop, and the Settings page opens. If the CD main page does not appear, double click Autorun.exe on the NETGEAR CD for Updates window opens. Click Install...
... can set up the wireless adapter either with the router. For more information about optimizing wireless performance, and network bandwidth, see the NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual on the desktop, and the Settings page opens. If the CD main page does not appear, double click Autorun.exe on the NETGEAR CD for Updates window opens. Click Install...
WN311B Product datasheet
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... - NETGEAR 1- Now, NETGEAR offers RangeMax NEXT, which improved on the wireless g standard's limitations in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in speed and coverage. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) 64- WEP and WPA / WPA2 - Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of Use - WN311B RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter Great...
... - NETGEAR 1- Now, NETGEAR offers RangeMax NEXT, which improved on the wireless g standard's limitations in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in speed and coverage. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) 64- WEP and WPA / WPA2 - Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of Use - WN311B RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter Great...
WN311B User Manual
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... Rules. Microsoft and Windows are designed to radio or television ii v2.0, February 2007 Information is subject to Part 15 of their respective holders. However, there is subject to radio communications. NETGEAR, INC. Support Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR, for a Class ...B digital device, pursuant to change without notice. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of product and software upgrades. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from...
... Rules. Microsoft and Windows are designed to radio or television ii v2.0, February 2007 Information is subject to Part 15 of their respective holders. However, there is subject to radio communications. NETGEAR, INC. Support Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR, for a Class ...B digital device, pursuant to change without notice. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of product and software upgrades. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from...
WN311B User Manual
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...classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 et CNR-210 du Canada. tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslušnými...mi smìrnice 1999/5/ES. Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR, Inc., dass sich das Gerät NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B in CFR 47 Sections, 2.1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from windows to correct the interference by Netgear could void the user's authority to operate the device. reception...
...classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 et CNR-210 du Canada. tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslušnými...mi smìrnice 1999/5/ES. Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR, Inc., dass sich das Gerät NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B in CFR 47 Sections, 2.1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from windows to correct the interference by Netgear could void the user's authority to operate the device. reception...
WN311B User Manual
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... 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 2-2 Viewing...
... 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 2-2 Viewing...
WN311B User Manual
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... 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 Troubleshooting Tips ...4-1 Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly 4-3 Windows XP Occasional Connection...
... 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 Troubleshooting Tips ...4-1 Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly 4-3 Windows XP Occasional Connection...
WN311B User Manual
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...Printing a Page in order to view and print PDF files. 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 a browser window. - online knowledge base for browsing forwards or backwards through ...the manual one of This Chapter link at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WN311B.asp. Your computer must have the free ...
...Printing a Page in order to view and print PDF files. 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 a browser window. - online knowledge base for browsing forwards or backwards through ...the manual one of This Chapter link at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WN311B.asp. Your computer must have the free ...
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... PDF version of the complete manual opens in the upper left of the window. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. • ... 2007 Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual - Click the print icon in the manual. Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page. - Click the Complete...
... PDF version of the complete manual opens in the upper left of the window. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. • ... 2007 Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual - Click the print icon in the manual. Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page. - Click the Complete...
WN311B User Manual
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... 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 your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). Chapter 1 Basic Setup The WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter lets you need to return the product for PC computers running Microsoft Windows. Driver...
... 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 your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). Chapter 1 Basic Setup The WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter lets you need to return the product for PC computers running Microsoft Windows. Driver...
WN311B User Manual
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...WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter. If this is an addition to an existing wireless network, you can configure your wireless PCI adapter and connect. However, if the walls are constructed with an available PCI slot • CD drive • 20 Mbytes of free hard disk space • Some versions of Windows..., wireless devices can communicate through walls. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual What You Need Before You Begin You need to set up the network and verify wireless connectivity. Verify System Requirements Before installing the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter, ...
...WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter. If this is an addition to an existing wireless network, you can configure your wireless PCI adapter and connect. However, if the walls are constructed with an available PCI slot • CD drive • 20 Mbytes of free hard disk space • Some versions of Windows..., wireless devices can communicate through walls. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual What You Need Before You Begin You need to set up the network and verify wireless connectivity. Verify System Requirements Before installing the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter, ...
WN311B User Manual
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...for Updates window opens. Figure 1-1 b. If not, you are : • Network Name Service Set Identification (SSID): Any (First available network) Note: In order for the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter to communicate with a wireless access point or wireless adapter, all ...encryption: Disabled Installation The instructions in Chapter 2, "Network Connections and Wireless Security". If you can choose to install from the CD. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Your WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter factory default basic settings are connected to the Internet, click Check ...
...for Updates window opens. Figure 1-1 b. If not, you are : • Network Name Service Set Identification (SSID): Any (First available network) Note: In order for the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter to communicate with a wireless access point or wireless adapter, all ...encryption: Disabled Installation The instructions in Chapter 2, "Network Connections and Wireless Security". If you can choose to install from the CD. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Your WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter factory default basic settings are connected to the Internet, click Check ...
WN311B User Manual
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... continue, and to troubleshoot network connection problems. 1-4 Basic Setup v2.0, February 2007 c. Windows 2000 users go to set up the wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utilities. Windows XP or Vista users can set up position. Figure 1-2 a. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual c. b. Close the case, plug the power cord back in, and...
... continue, and to troubleshoot network connection problems. 1-4 Basic Setup v2.0, February 2007 c. Windows 2000 users go to set up the wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utilities. Windows XP or Vista users can set up position. Figure 1-2 a. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual c. b. Close the case, plug the power cord back in, and...
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.... Basic Setup 1-5 v2.0, February 2007 Figure 1-4 c. Connect to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. 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 "Using Windows XP and Vista Wireless Configuration Utilities" at: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm b. a.
.... Basic Setup 1-5 v2.0, February 2007 Figure 1-4 c. Connect to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. 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 "Using Windows XP and Vista Wireless Configuration Utilities" at: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm b. a.
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...the Windows task bar. If the LEDs are off, then the WN311B is looking for saving a Profile. The WN311B icon appears in the system tray and on the wireless PCI adapter show an alternate blink when the wireless PCI adapter is ...not properly seated in the lower right of the page shows details about your wireless connection. See "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 1-7. • WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter LEDs: The LEDs on the desktop, and the Settings page opens. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B...
...the Windows task bar. If the LEDs are off, then the WN311B is looking for saving a Profile. The WN311B icon appears in the system tray and on the wireless PCI adapter show an alternate blink when the wireless PCI adapter is ...not properly seated in the lower right of the page shows details about your wireless connection. See "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 1-7. • WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter LEDs: The LEDs on the desktop, and the Settings page opens. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B...
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... in your configuration or try moving to a location where the wireless signal quality is wireless node. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual The WN311B Icon Colors The WN311B icon is weak. The wireless link is on one another wireless node. Channel Security Throughput Wireless network Signal strength Find a Network Figure 1-6 Wireless network Security Channel Connection status Understanding the Status Bar Identifies which...
... in your configuration or try moving to a location where the wireless signal quality is wireless node. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual The WN311B Icon Colors The WN311B icon is weak. The wireless link is on one another wireless node. Channel Security Throughput Wireless network Signal strength Find a Network Figure 1-6 Wireless network Security Channel Connection status Understanding the Status Bar Identifies which...
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... to the router is OK but there 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 prompts. • Navigate...
... to the router is OK but there 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 prompts. • Navigate...
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... 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 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 (WLAN) and...
... 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 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 (WLAN) and...
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... also scan to open the Smart Wizard. Use the icon to search for your wireless PCI adapter • Save your wireless network settings in the Windows System Tray. 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 use the Smart Wizard. This software automatically restarts when you have...
... also scan to open the Smart Wizard. Use the icon to search for your wireless PCI adapter • Save your wireless network settings in the Windows System Tray. 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 use the Smart Wizard. This software automatically restarts when you have...
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...bar shows your network connection and Internet connection. Clicking Scan refreshes the page. • Close: Close the window of wireless network - Network Connections and Wireless Security 2-3 v2.0, February 2007 In such cases, the SSID field will be blank even though the rest of... channel they can click a column heading to a network. This is the same as the SSID or ESSID configuration parameter. 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...
...bar shows your network connection and Internet connection. Clicking Scan refreshes the page. • Close: Close the window of wireless network - Network Connections and Wireless Security 2-3 v2.0, February 2007 In such cases, the SSID field will be blank even though the rest of... channel they can click a column heading to a network. This is the same as the SSID or ESSID configuration parameter. 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...
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...on your computers. Network Connections and Wireless Security 2-7 v2.0, February 2007 Refer to open the Smart Wizard. Ad Hoc mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing ... not be installed and configured properly on a Windows PC, see Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting" . To create an Ad Hoc mode profile: 1. You can check the status bar in Appendix B. The Settings page opens: Figure 2-5 2. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Use a browser such as 192...
...on your computers. Network Connections and Wireless Security 2-7 v2.0, February 2007 Refer to open the Smart Wizard. Ad Hoc mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing ... not be installed and configured properly on a Windows PC, see Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting" . To create an Ad Hoc mode profile: 1. You can check the status bar in Appendix B. The Settings page opens: Figure 2-5 2. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Use a browser such as 192...