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... Next to verify your choice. e. Click Install Software.The Check for Updates window will be prompted to the Internet, click Check for troubleshooting tips. Unplug the computer, open . )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T These setup instructions assume that you will detect if the network uses security or not. Select the wireless network from the CD. For Windows XP usere, choose to an access point or wireless router. The Smart Wizard will connect to set up your wireless connection...
... Next to verify your choice. e. Click Install Software.The Check for Updates window will be prompted to the Internet, click Check for troubleshooting tips. Unplug the computer, open . )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T These setup instructions assume that you will detect if the network uses security or not. Select the wireless network from the CD. For Windows XP usere, choose to an access point or wireless router. The Smart Wizard will connect to set up your wireless connection...
WN311T Product datasheet
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... 243, 270, 300Mbps - WiFi protected Access (WPA2- WN311T 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 the RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router (WNR834M) Physical Specifications - NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, Connect with Innovation, Everybody's connecting, the Gear Guy logo, IntelliFi, ProSafe, RangeMax and Smart Wizard are trademarks or registered trademarks of purchase. Improves network performance up to...
... 243, 270, 300Mbps - WiFi protected Access (WPA2- WN311T 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 the RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router (WNR834M) Physical Specifications - NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, Connect with Innovation, Everybody's connecting, the Gear Guy logo, IntelliFi, ProSafe, RangeMax and Smart Wizard are trademarks or registered trademarks of purchase. Improves network performance up to...
WN311T User Manual
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...;t NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet. This model meets the applicable government requirements for this device is intended to be compliant to the requirements as set forth in CFR 47 Sections, 2.1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from windows...
...;t NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet. This model meets the applicable government requirements for this device is intended to be compliant to the requirements as set forth in CFR 47 Sections, 2.1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from windows...
WN311T User Manual
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...to Use This Manual ii How to Print this Manual ...ii Chapter 1 Basic Setup What You Need Before You Begin 1-2 Verify System Requirements 1-2 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines 1-2 WN311T Default Wireless Settings 1-2 Installation ...1-3 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet 1-6 Smart Wizard Status Bar 1-7 WN311T Icon Colors 1-8 Removing the WN311T Software 1-8 Upgrading the WN311T 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 Wireless Networks in...
...to Use This Manual ii How to Print this Manual ...ii Chapter 1 Basic Setup What You Need Before You Begin 1-2 Verify System Requirements 1-2 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines 1-2 WN311T Default Wireless Settings 1-2 Installation ...1-3 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet 1-6 Smart Wizard Status Bar 1-7 WN311T Icon Colors 1-8 Removing the WN311T Software 1-8 Upgrading the WN311T 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 Wireless Networks in...
WN311T User Manual
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... computer and Internet skills. About This Manual The NETGEAR® RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual describes how to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T February 2007 i v2.0, February 2007 Conventions, Formats, and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of importance or special interest. Tip: This format is intended for the WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter according to install, configure, and troubleshoot the NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T. This manual is used to...
... computer and Internet skills. About This Manual The NETGEAR® RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual describes how to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T February 2007 i v2.0, February 2007 Conventions, Formats, and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of importance or special interest. Tip: This format is intended for the WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter according to install, configure, and troubleshoot the NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T. This manual is used to...
WN311T User Manual
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... model. • Links to your needs. • Printing a Page in order to print the page contents. • Printing a Chapter. Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in the HTML View. website at the top left of contents and an button. Click the PDF of This Chapter link at http://www.adobe.com. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall...
... model. • Links to your needs. • Printing a Page in order to print the page contents. • Printing a Chapter. Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in the HTML View. website at the top left of contents and an button. Click the PDF of This Chapter link at http://www.adobe.com. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall...
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... and compatible NETGEAR products, see the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T 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). It is covered in Chapter 2, "Network Connections and Wireless Security" . Advanced wireless network set up is designed for repair. 1-1 v2.0, February 2007 Smart Wizard setup software - What Is in case you connect a PC computer to wireless networks. Keep...
... and compatible NETGEAR products, see the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T 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). It is covered in Chapter 2, "Network Connections and Wireless Security" . Advanced wireless network set up is designed for repair. 1-1 v2.0, February 2007 Smart Wizard setup software - What Is in case you connect a PC computer to wireless networks. Keep...
WN311T User Manual
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...Setup v2.0, February 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual What You Need Before You Begin You must verify that your computer meets the minimum system requirements and get the wireless network configuration settings of the WLAN where you will decrease if such materials are constructed with the WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter. WN311T Default Wireless Settings If this is a new wireless network installation, use the factory default settings to complete the installation of the WN311T driver software Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines Computers can connect...
...Setup v2.0, February 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual What You Need Before You Begin You must verify that your computer meets the minimum system requirements and get the wireless network configuration settings of the WLAN where you will decrease if such materials are constructed with the WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter. WN311T Default Wireless Settings If this is a new wireless network installation, use the factory default settings to complete the installation of the WN311T driver software Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines Computers can connect...
WN311T User Manual
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... Name Service Set Identification (SSID): Any (First available network) Note: In order for Updates window opens. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Your WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter factory default basic settings are covered in this chapter explain how to install the WN311T 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-hoc): Infrastructure • Data security WEP, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-PSK encryption: Disabled Installation The...
... Name Service Set Identification (SSID): Any (First available network) Note: In order for Updates window opens. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Your WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter factory default basic settings are covered in this chapter explain how to install the WN311T 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-hoc): Infrastructure • Data security WEP, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-PSK encryption: Disabled Installation The...
WN311T User Manual
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... Basic Setup d. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual 2. Close the case, plug the power cord back in, and restart your wireless PCI adapter. When prompted, shut down the computer. Select the country and click Agree. 3. You will be prompted to the up the wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utilities. Windows XP or Vista users can set up your computer. a. Connect the antenna to the adapter and...
... Basic Setup d. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual 2. Close the case, plug the power cord back in, and restart your wireless PCI adapter. When prompted, shut down the computer. Select the country and click Agree. 3. You will be prompted to the up the wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utilities. Windows XP or Vista users can set up your computer. a. Connect the antenna to the adapter and...
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... Wizard. Select the wireless network from the drop-down list, and the wizard records your choice. Connect to troubleshoot network connection problems. • 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. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual • NETGEAR Smart Wizard: Reveals more information about each network and makes it easier to a wireless network. a. Hidden Network Figure 1-4 Basic Setup...
... Wizard. Select the wireless network from the drop-down list, and the wizard records your choice. Connect to troubleshoot network connection problems. • 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. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual • NETGEAR Smart Wizard: Reveals more information about each network and makes it easier to a wireless network. a. Hidden Network Figure 1-4 Basic Setup...
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... Internet connection. Connecting to be established. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). The LEDs show the status of the page shows details about your wireless connection. c. b. Follow the Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for a network association. - The WN311T icon appears in the system tray and on the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard. The status bar at the bottom of your wireless connection to Wireless Networks...
... Internet connection. Connecting to be established. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). The LEDs show the status of the page shows details about your wireless connection. c. b. Follow the Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for a network association. - The WN311T icon appears in the system tray and on the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard. The status bar at the bottom of your wireless connection to Wireless Networks...
WN311T User Manual
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... the status of the Settings page. For more information about optimizing wireless performance, and network bandwidth, see "Optimizing Wireless Performance" on page 3-1 and "Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth" on page 3-2. The wireless channel used by the network. See Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting" . NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Smart Wizard Status Bar The status bar is located at the bottom of your area use the same channel they can interfere with a high-speed router or access point, and a high-speed Internet connection.
... the status of the Settings page. For more information about optimizing wireless performance, and network bandwidth, see "Optimizing Wireless Performance" on page 3-1 and "Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth" on page 3-2. The wireless channel used by the network. See Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting" . NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Smart Wizard Status Bar The status bar is located at the bottom of your area use the same channel they can interfere with a high-speed router or access point, and a high-speed Internet connection.
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Remove the WN311T software from your computer. Follow the installer instructions, and then restart your computer. 4. Write down the settings for any profiles that you want to save. To install an upgrade, follow these steps. 1. Basic Setup 1-9 v2.0, February 2007 Remove the WN311T adapter from the NETGEAR website Support page. 3. Download the upgrade from your computer, and restart your computer. 5. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Upgrading the WN311T Software Upgrades may be retained. 2. They will...
Remove the WN311T software from your computer. Follow the installer instructions, and then restart your computer. 4. Write down the settings for any profiles that you want to save. To install an upgrade, follow these steps. 1. Basic Setup 1-9 v2.0, February 2007 Remove the WN311T adapter from the NETGEAR website Support page. 3. Download the upgrade from your computer, and restart your computer. 5. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Upgrading the WN311T Software Upgrades may be retained. 2. They will...
WN311T User Manual
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...; 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 channel determines which operating frequency will be used. • Security: Identifies whether the wireless network uses security settings such as the SSID or ESSID configuration parameter. See "Finding a Network" on page 2-4. • Connect: Connect to the network that as a security measure, some wireless access points do not broadcast their SSID. If many networks use...
...; 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 channel determines which operating frequency will be used. • Security: Identifies whether the wireless network uses security settings such as the SSID or ESSID configuration parameter. See "Finding a Network" on page 2-4. • Connect: Connect to the network that as a security measure, some wireless access points do not broadcast their SSID. If many networks use...
WN311T User Manual
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...: Default and Profile. Click Next. 4. Profiles The WN311T Smart Wizard uses profiles to verify your wireless connection. connect directly to -Computer (Ad Hoc) - There are using at : http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm. Select a network from the drop-down list. Follow the steps of wireless network profiles that you need to join the network you can use your settings. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual 3. connect to an access point or router with the 802.11 infrastructure mode...
...: Default and Profile. Click Next. 4. Profiles The WN311T Smart Wizard uses profiles to verify your wireless connection. connect directly to -Computer (Ad Hoc) - There are using at : http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm. Select a network from the drop-down list. Follow the steps of wireless network profiles that you need to join the network you can use your settings. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual 3. connect to an access point or router with the 802.11 infrastructure mode...
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... connect, see Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting. For instructions on setting up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile The Computer-to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" in which devices or computers communicate directly with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on your computers. Figure 2-6 Network Connections and Wireless Security 2-7 v2.0, February 2007 See the link to -Computer setting uses Ad Hoc mode. For problems...
... connect, see Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting. For instructions on setting up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile The Computer-to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" in which devices or computers communicate directly with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on your computers. Figure 2-6 Network Connections and Wireless Security 2-7 v2.0, February 2007 See the link to -Computer setting uses Ad Hoc mode. For problems...
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...network. Wireless Security Many networks use in use wireless security to the highest speed. If you must set up the WN311T with wireless security the Smart Wizard detects it. The connection speed automatically defaults to encrypt wireless data communications. Before you can use LAN network security features such as requiring a user name and password to a network with exactly the same kind of the wireless data communications. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual 5. Use the Networks tab page to identify the channels in your wireless adapter...
...network. Wireless Security Many networks use in use wireless security to the highest speed. If you must set up the WN311T with wireless security the Smart Wizard detects it. The connection speed automatically defaults to encrypt wireless data communications. Before you can use LAN network security features such as requiring a user name and password to a network with exactly the same kind of the wireless data communications. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual 5. Use the Networks tab page to identify the channels in your wireless adapter...
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... WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter. Chapter 4 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about connecting to wireless networks and the Internet, see if the WN311T is not loaded. • Remove and reinstall the WN311T. • Check the Windows device manager to an access point. The WN311T is WEP protected (either 64 or 128 bit encryption), you will be prompted to an access point, but the WN311T is not connected to see "Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on the NETGEAR website...
... WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter. Chapter 4 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about connecting to wireless networks and the Internet, see if the WN311T is not loaded. • Remove and reinstall the WN311T. • Check the Windows device manager to an access point. The WN311T is WEP protected (either 64 or 128 bit encryption), you will be prompted to an access point, but the WN311T is not connected to see "Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on the NETGEAR website...
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... remove the update. 3. Accept the default settings or make your computer and rerun the Smart Display Setup Wizard. Click Start, point to the Internet, may have dropped wireless connections, or both when using the WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter. Windows XP Occasional Connection Problems Windows XP users who apply Windows XP Hotfix (SP2) Q815485 from the Add or Remove Program utility in the Control Panel. You can restore this Hotfix from the Windows XP Update Service may not work correctly if...
... remove the update. 3. Accept the default settings or make your computer and rerun the Smart Display Setup Wizard. Click Start, point to the Internet, may have dropped wireless connections, or both when using the WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter. Windows XP Occasional Connection Problems Windows XP users who apply Windows XP Hotfix (SP2) Q815485 from the Add or Remove Program utility in the Control Panel. You can restore this Hotfix from the Windows XP Update Service may not work correctly if...