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...Next to set up your choice. You will be established. The Smart Wizard will open the case, and install the WN311T into a PCI slot. After you must read the Windows XP documentation for your wireless connection to install from the drop-down list, and the wizard records your wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard... verify your wireless connection. These networks are connected to Internet Wireless Internet connection OK. Wireless connection to an access point or wireless router. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T These setup ...
...Next to set up your choice. You will be established. The Smart Wizard will open the case, and install the WN311T into a PCI slot. After you must read the Windows XP documentation for your wireless connection to install from the drop-down list, and the wizard records your wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard... verify your wireless connection. These networks are connected to Internet Wireless Internet connection OK. Wireless connection to an access point or wireless router. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T These setup ...
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...on the bottom label of their respective holders. After completing the Smart Wizard configuration assistant, locate the serial number on the Web site or over the phone is subject to http://kbserver.netgear.com for selecting NETGEAR products. May 8, 2006 This symbol was placed in the United ... countries. The phone numbers for worldwide regional customer support centers are trademarks or registered trademarks of your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. Information is required before you for product updates and Web support. Technical Support Thank you can use it to...
...on the bottom label of their respective holders. After completing the Smart Wizard configuration assistant, locate the serial number on the Web site or over the phone is subject to http://kbserver.netgear.com for selecting NETGEAR products. May 8, 2006 This symbol was placed in the United ... countries. The phone numbers for worldwide regional customer support centers are trademarks or registered trademarks of your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. Information is required before you for product updates and Web support. Technical Support Thank you can use it to...
WN311T Product datasheet
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...NETGEAR's Smart Wizard™ and 24/7 technical support*. NETGEAR provides, 24x7 technical support* in the home or small office. Experience the NEXT generation - Because RangeMax NEXT is compatible with draft 802.11n†. Applications Supported RangeMax EXT Standard g HD Video Streaming High Resolution On-Line Gaming Wireless... performance and high-quality streaming every time. WN311T RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter • Help is there when you are sure to be connected. A RangeMax NEXT wireless network creates and maintains stable connections and enough...
...NETGEAR's Smart Wizard™ and 24/7 technical support*. NETGEAR provides, 24x7 technical support* in the home or small office. Experience the NEXT generation - Because RangeMax NEXT is compatible with draft 802.11n†. Applications Supported RangeMax EXT Standard g HD Video Streaming High Resolution On-Line Gaming Wireless... performance and high-quality streaming every time. WN311T RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter • Help is there when you are sure to be connected. A RangeMax NEXT wireless network creates and maintains stable connections and enough...
WN311T Product datasheet
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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 IEEE 802.11n draft specification version 1.0 only. • Standards - NETGEAR, the NETGEAR...connecting, the Gear Guy logo, IntelliFi, ProSafe, RangeMax and Smart Wizard are trademarks or registered trademarks of Use - NETGEAR 1- Now, NETGEAR offers RangeMax NEXT, which improved on the wireless g standard's limitations in ) - Actual data throughput...
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 IEEE 802.11n draft specification version 1.0 only. • Standards - NETGEAR, the NETGEAR...connecting, the Gear Guy logo, IntelliFi, ProSafe, RangeMax and Smart Wizard are trademarks or registered trademarks of Use - NETGEAR 1- Now, NETGEAR offers RangeMax NEXT, which improved on the wireless g standard's limitations in ) - Actual data throughput...
WN311T User Manual
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... 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 Your Area 2-2 Finding a Network...
... 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 Your Area 2-2 Finding a Network...
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Driver software - It is covered in Chapter 2, "Network Connections and Wireless Security" . Smart Wizard setup software - 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). This chapter describes how to return the product for PC computers...
Driver software - It is covered in Chapter 2, "Network Connections and Wireless Security" . Smart Wizard setup software - 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). This chapter describes how to return the product for PC computers...
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... can set up the wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utilities. a. Figure 1-2 1-4 v2.0, February 2007 Basic Setup Now, insert the wireless PCI adapter. Connect the antenna to the adapter and position the antenna to select the country where you are located. e. You will be prompted to the up position. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual 2. d. Unplug...
... can set up the wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utilities. a. Figure 1-2 1-4 v2.0, February 2007 Basic Setup Now, insert the wireless PCI adapter. Connect the antenna to the adapter and position the antenna to select the country where you are located. e. You will be prompted to the up position. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual 2. d. Unplug...
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... Figure 1-4 Basic Setup 1-5 v2.0, February 2007 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. Click Next to a network (recommended). Figure 1-3 c. You will be prompted to let the wizard help you connect to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. a. Click Next to accept. 4. Select the wireless network from the drop-down list...
... Figure 1-4 Basic Setup 1-5 v2.0, February 2007 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. Click Next to a network (recommended). Figure 1-3 c. You will be prompted to let the wizard help you connect to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. a. Click Next to accept. 4. Select the wireless network from the drop-down list...
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... the LEDs are in the system tray and on the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard. c. The WN311T icon appears in the drop-down list, but the Network Name (SSID) is color coded to a minute for saving a Profile. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). The LEDs...
... the LEDs are in the system tray and on the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard. c. The WN311T icon appears in the drop-down list, but the Network Name (SSID) is color coded to a minute for saving a Profile. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). The LEDs...
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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 one another. The wireless channel used by the network. If many wireless networks in Mega bits per second. More dots indicates a stronger signal. Wireless throughput measured in your network connection. •...
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 one another. The wireless channel used by the network. If many wireless networks in Mega bits per second. More dots indicates a stronger signal. Wireless throughput measured in your network connection. •...
WN311T User Manual
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... during installation, and now you want to use your WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter to connect to your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and how to set up wireless security for the WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter so that it matches the wireless security settings for your network. Figure 2-1 4. Then ... Attach the wireless adapter to a USB port for your computer. 2. Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security This chapter explains how to use the Smart Wizard, then you are working with the Vista configuration utility, see the online document: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu...
... during installation, and now you want to use your WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter to connect to your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and how to set up wireless security for the WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter so that it matches the wireless security settings for your network. Figure 2-1 4. Then ... Attach the wireless adapter to a USB port for your computer. 2. Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security This chapter explains how to use the Smart Wizard, then you are working with the Vista configuration utility, see the online document: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu...
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... either double-click this chapter explain how to use the NETGEAR WN311T Smart Wizard to change the WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter wireless settings. To view information about wireless networks in profiles. • Remove or reinstall the wireless adapter software. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain how to use the Smart Wizard. You can also scan to search for your wireless PCI adapter • Save your computer.
... either double-click this chapter explain how to use the NETGEAR WN311T Smart Wizard to change the WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter wireless settings. To view information about wireless networks in profiles. • Remove or reinstall the wireless adapter software. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain how to use the Smart Wizard. You can also scan to search for your wireless PCI adapter • Save your computer.
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Follow the steps below to open the Smart Wizard. Figure 2-5 2-4 Hidden Network Network Connections and Wireless Security v2.0, February 2007 After installation you can use . Note: Make sure that you want to use the Find a ... a Network. For example, if WEP is used then you want to know the security settings for each network with the wireless network and security settings. The Settings tab page opens. 2. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Finding a Network During the WN311T software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks.
Follow the steps below to open the Smart Wizard. Figure 2-5 2-4 Hidden Network Network Connections and Wireless Security v2.0, February 2007 After installation you can use . Note: Make sure that you want to use the Find a ... a Network. For example, if WEP is used then you want to know the security settings for each network with the wireless network and security settings. The Settings tab page opens. 2. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Finding a Network During the WN311T software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks.
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... the network you do not enter a name in Profile. Adding Profiles You can use your computer to connect to verify your network connection. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual 3. Profiles The WN311T Smart Wizard uses profiles to -Computer (Ad Hoc) - connect directly to another computer with the 802.11 infrastructure mode. • Computer-to store all the...
... the network you do not enter a name in Profile. Adding Profiles You can use your computer to connect to verify your network connection. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual 3. Profiles The WN311T Smart Wizard uses profiles to -Computer (Ad Hoc) - connect directly to another computer with the 802.11 infrastructure mode. • Computer-to store all the...
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NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router Follow these instructions to set up the WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter to connect to open the Smart Wizard. Use the icon to a wireless access point or router. 1. a. In the Network Type section, be sure that Access Point (Infrastructure) is selected. In the Profiles box, type...
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router Follow these instructions to set up the WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter to connect to open the Smart Wizard. Use the icon to a wireless access point or router. 1. a. In the Network Type section, be sure that Access Point (Infrastructure) is selected. In the Profiles box, type...
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Verify wireless connectivity to open the Smart Wizard. You can check the status bar in Appendix B. See the link to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" in the Smart Wizard for file and printer access on your network. Note: Ad Hoc mode will not work using a browser ... framework in which devices or computers communicate directly with each other, without the use of an access point. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual 4. For problems with file and print sharing enabled and you cannot connect, see Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting. Figure 2-6 Network ...
Verify wireless connectivity to open the Smart Wizard. You can check the status bar in Appendix B. See the link to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" in the Smart Wizard for file and printer access on your network. Note: Ad Hoc mode will not work using a browser ... framework in which devices or computers communicate directly with each other, without the use of an access point. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual 4. For problems with file and print sharing enabled and you cannot connect, see Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting. Figure 2-6 Network ...
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... Close to exit the Smart Wizard, or Cancel to return to the previous settings. 4. b. Restart the PCs. 5. On the Windows task bar click the Start button, and then click Run. a. Select or enter the Network Name (SSID) for the Network Type. c. Verify connectivity by using the Ping program: a. a. b. c. Click Apply. 3. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual 2.
... Close to exit the Smart Wizard, or Cancel to return to the previous settings. 4. b. Restart the PCs. 5. On the Windows task bar click the Start button, and then click Run. a. Select or enter the Network Name (SSID) for the Network Type. c. Verify connectivity by using the Ping program: a. a. b. c. Click Apply. 3. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual 2.
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... type. 3. c. Select the Computer-to "reply." Please see "Removing the WN311T Software" in Appendix B. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual b. Note: If you cannot connect, see the link to -computer network. In the Start Ad Hoc field, choose the wireless standard (802.11a, 802.11b, or 802.11g) for problems with accessing ... 2-4 At this point the connection is configured with the 192.168.0.1 static IP address. On the Settings tab page of the Smart Wizard, select or type the Network Name (SSID). 2. The Ad Hoc Setting dialog box opens: Figure 2-5 4.
... type. 3. c. Select the Computer-to "reply." Please see "Removing the WN311T Software" in Appendix B. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual b. Note: If you cannot connect, see the link to -computer network. In the Start Ad Hoc field, choose the wireless standard (802.11a, 802.11b, or 802.11g) for problems with accessing ... 2-4 At this point the connection is configured with the 192.168.0.1 static IP address. On the Settings tab page of the Smart Wizard, select or type the Network Name (SSID). 2. The Ad Hoc Setting dialog box opens: Figure 2-5 4.
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... network you notice interference problems with exactly the same kind of the wireless data communications. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual 5. In the Channel field, Automatic should also configure appropriate LAN network security features such as requiring a user name and password to a network with wireless security the Smart Wizard detects it. Or, you can strengthen the security of...
... network you notice interference problems with exactly the same kind of the wireless data communications. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual 5. In the Channel field, Automatic should also configure appropriate LAN network security features such as requiring a user name and password to a network with wireless security the Smart Wizard detects it. Or, you can strengthen the security of...
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... that network you try to connect to encrypt wireless data communications. If you must set up the WN311T with wireless security the Smart Wizard detects it. Using Wireless Security Features You can use WPA-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre-Shared Key) encryption. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Wireless Security Many networks use wireless security to a network with exactly the same...
... that network you try to connect to encrypt wireless data communications. If you must set up the WN311T with wireless security the Smart Wizard detects it. Using Wireless Security Features You can use WPA-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre-Shared Key) encryption. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Wireless Security Many networks use wireless security to a network with exactly the same...