WN311B Installation Guide
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... there is not connected to the Internet. • 169.254.x.x or The wireless connection to set up your wireless connection. Click Next to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. Connect to let the wizard help or the NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual on the NETGEAR CD. Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). Hidden Network...
... there is not connected to the Internet. • 169.254.x.x or The wireless connection to set up your wireless connection. Click Next to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. Connect to let the wizard help or the NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual on the NETGEAR CD. Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). Hidden Network...
WN311B Product datasheet
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...is Steady-Stream Steady-Stream technology ensures you need it! NETGEAR provides, 24x7 technical support* in the home or small office. up to 270Mbps wireless networking What does RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter do? • Complies with draft 802.11n†, ...RangeMax NEXT is there when you have enough streaming bandwidth to support all of your applications, all over your notebook computer at great range • Interoperates at up to 270Mbps† with other products with Intensi-fi™. Setup is RangeMax NEXT? WN311B RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter...
...is Steady-Stream Steady-Stream technology ensures you need it! NETGEAR provides, 24x7 technical support* in the home or small office. up to 270Mbps wireless networking What does RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter do? • Complies with draft 802.11n†, ...RangeMax NEXT is there when you have enough streaming bandwidth to support all of your applications, all over your notebook computer at great range • Interoperates at up to 270Mbps† with other products with Intensi-fi™. Setup is RangeMax NEXT? WN311B RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter...
WN311B Product datasheet
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..., 104, 108, 117, 121.5, 130, 135, 162, 216, 243, 270Mbps - PSK, WPA- Now, NETGEAR offers RangeMax NEXT, which improved on the wireless g standard's limitations in speed and coverage. Information is subject to compliance with Intensi-fi Steady-Stream connections 11n-True...when used with legacy 802.11b/ g wireless routers † "Draft-n Compliant" refers to change without notice. Maximum wireless signal rate derived from date of Use - WN311B RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter Great for Key Features Wireless Coverage Compatibility Security Broadband Internet sharing Faster...
..., 104, 108, 117, 121.5, 130, 135, 162, 216, 243, 270Mbps - PSK, WPA- Now, NETGEAR offers RangeMax NEXT, which improved on the wireless g standard's limitations in speed and coverage. Information is subject to compliance with Intensi-fi Steady-Stream connections 11n-True...when used with legacy 802.11b/ g wireless routers † "Draft-n Compliant" refers to change without notice. Maximum wireless signal rate derived from date of Use - WN311B RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter Great for Key Features Wireless Coverage Compatibility Security Broadband Internet sharing Faster...
WN311B User Manual
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...230;rer herved, at følgende udstyr NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B je ve shodì se základn... Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet. 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. "To prevent radio interference to operate the...
...230;rer herved, at følgende udstyr NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B je ve shodì se základn... Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet. 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. "To prevent radio interference to operate the...
WN311B User Manual
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... Date NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B February 2007 ix v2.0, February 2007 About This Manual The NETGEAR® RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual describes how to highlight information of this manual is intended for the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter according to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources. • Scope. This manual is used to install, configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B. Conventions...
... Date NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B February 2007 ix v2.0, February 2007 About This Manual The NETGEAR® RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual describes how to highlight information of this manual is intended for the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter according to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources. • Scope. This manual is used to install, configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B. Conventions...
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...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. Use the Print button on the NETGEAR, Inc. The..., according to your needs. • Printing a Page in the manual. •A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Note: Product updates are available on the browser toolbar to Use This Manual The HTML version of this.... Double-click on the Adobe website at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WN311B.asp.
...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. Use the Print button on the NETGEAR, Inc. The..., according to your needs. • Printing a Page in the manual. •A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Note: Product updates are available on the browser toolbar to Use This Manual The HTML version of this.... Double-click on the Adobe website at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WN311B.asp.
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... 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 upper left of the complete manual opens in the upper left of any page. - The PDF version...
... 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 upper left of the complete manual opens in the upper left of any page. - The PDF version...
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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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... 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 return the product for PC computers running Microsoft Windows. Driver software - 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...
... 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 return the product for PC computers running Microsoft Windows. Driver software - 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...
WN311B User Manual
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... will need to verify that 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. 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 between the...
... will need to verify that 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. 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 between the...
WN311B User Manual
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..., click Check for Updates window opens. 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 the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter to communicate with an access point or router. To install the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter: 1. Insert the NETGEAR CD. If the CD main page does...
..., click Check for Updates window opens. 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 the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter to communicate with an access point or router. To install the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter: 1. Insert the NETGEAR CD. If the CD main page does...
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... the software. 2. Use the Smart Wizard to set up the wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utilities. Connect the antenna to the adapter and position the antenna to Step b. Windows 2000 users go to the up your computer. 3. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual c. c. Unplug the computer, open the case, and...
... the software. 2. Use the Smart Wizard to set up the wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utilities. Connect the antenna to the adapter and position the antenna to Step b. Windows 2000 users go to the up your computer. 3. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual c. c. Unplug the computer, open the case, and...
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Figure 1-4 c. Basic Setup 1-5 v2.0, February 2007 a. 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. You will be prompted to let the wizard help you connect to a wireless network. Connect to a network (recommended). Select...
Figure 1-4 c. Basic Setup 1-5 v2.0, February 2007 a. 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. You will be prompted to let the wizard help you connect to a wireless network. Connect to a network (recommended). Select...
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.... 1-6 Basic Setup v2.0, February 2007 Follow the Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for a network association. - 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. It is looking for saving a Profile. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual b.
.... 1-6 Basic Setup v2.0, February 2007 Follow the Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for a network association. - 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. It is looking for saving a Profile. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual b.
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... a better spot, such as a 2.4 GHz cordless phone or large metal surface. Smart Wizard Status Bar The status bar is weak. Basic Setup 1-7 v2.0, February 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual The WN311B Icon Colors The WN311B icon is on one another wireless node. You may need to move to a location where the...
... a better spot, such as a 2.4 GHz cordless phone or large metal surface. Smart Wizard Status Bar The status bar is weak. Basic Setup 1-7 v2.0, February 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual The WN311B Icon Colors The WN311B icon is on one another wireless node. You may need to move to a location where the...
WN311B User Manual
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..., 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 prompts...
..., 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 prompts...
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NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Upgrading the WN311B Software Upgrades may be retained. 2. Download the upgrade from your computer, and restart your computer. 5. Follow the installer instructions, and then restart your computer. 4. Run ... install an upgrade, follow these steps. 1. Basic Setup 1-9 v2.0, February 2007 Write down the settings for any profiles that you want to save. Remove the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter adapter from the NETGEAR website Support page. 3. They will not be available at the...
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Upgrading the WN311B Software Upgrades may be retained. 2. Download the upgrade from your computer, and restart your computer. 5. Follow the installer instructions, and then restart your computer. 4. Run ... install an upgrade, follow these steps. 1. Basic Setup 1-9 v2.0, February 2007 Write down the settings for any profiles that you want to save. Remove the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter adapter from the NETGEAR website Support page. 3. They will not be available at the...
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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
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...WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter to connect to your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and how to disable the Windows utility. Figure 2-1 4. Click the Wireless Networks tab. Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security This chapter explains how to use the Smart Wizard, then you need to set up wireless security for the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter...: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility To disable the Windows Zero Configuration utility: 1. On the Network connections page, select the Wireless Network Connection and...
...WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter to connect to your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and how to disable the Windows utility. Figure 2-1 4. Click the Wireless Networks tab. Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security This chapter explains how to use the Smart Wizard, then you need to set up wireless security for the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter...: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility To disable the Windows Zero Configuration utility: 1. On the Network connections page, select the Wireless Network Connection and...
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... in your area. • Choose the network that you want to use the Networks tab to view all available wireless networks 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 Smart Wizard. Click the Networks tab to view the following...
... in your area. • Choose the network that you want to use the Networks tab to view all available wireless networks 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 Smart Wizard. Click the Networks tab to view the following...