WN311T Installation Guide
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... status Internet/router connection indicator signal strength unlocked: network indicator does not use security • The connection status indicator of the Settings page. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T These setup instructions assume that you connect to a network (recommended). Click Install Software.The Check for instructions. On the SmartWizard screen, click...
... status Internet/router connection indicator signal strength unlocked: network indicator does not use security • The connection status indicator of the Settings page. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T These setup instructions assume that you connect to a network (recommended). Click Install Software.The Check for instructions. On the SmartWizard screen, click...
WN311T Product datasheet
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... your home, all legacy b and g wireless products, you need it! Because RangeMax NEXT is compatible with preset internal antennas What is simple thanks to NETGEAR's Smart Wizard™ and 24/7 technical support*. Setup is RangeMax NEXT? Preset internal antennas and draft 11n-True-... MP3 Music Files Email, Web Browsing Distance From Router Touchless WiFi Security WN311T RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter • Help is there when you are sure to be connected. This next generation wireless standard utilizes advanced MIMO (Multi-In, Multi-Out) technology, which delivers...
... your home, all legacy b and g wireless products, you need it! Because RangeMax NEXT is compatible with preset internal antennas What is simple thanks to NETGEAR's Smart Wizard™ and 24/7 technical support*. Setup is RangeMax NEXT? Preset internal antennas and draft 11n-True-... MP3 Music Files Email, Web Browsing Distance From Router Touchless WiFi Security WN311T RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter • Help is there when you are sure to be connected. This next generation wireless standard utilizes advanced MIMO (Multi-In, Multi-Out) technology, which delivers...
WN311T Product datasheet
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...WN311T-1 System Requirements - 2.4 GHz 802.11n draft specification wireless network or 2.4 GHz 802.11b/ g wireless network - IEEE802.11n draft specification, IEEE 802.11b, IEE802.11g, 2.4 GHz • Security - PSK) - Now, NETGEAR offers RangeMax NEXT, which improved on the wireless g standard's limitations in speed and coverage. Maximum wireless...and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput. WN311T RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter Great for Key Features Wireless Coverage Compatibility Security Broadband Internet sharing Faster connections for multiple...
...WN311T-1 System Requirements - 2.4 GHz 802.11n draft specification wireless network or 2.4 GHz 802.11b/ g wireless network - IEEE802.11n draft specification, IEEE 802.11b, IEE802.11g, 2.4 GHz • Security - PSK) - Now, NETGEAR offers RangeMax NEXT, which improved on the wireless g standard's limitations in speed and coverage. Maximum wireless...and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput. WN311T RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter Great for Key Features Wireless Coverage Compatibility Security Broadband Internet sharing Faster connections for multiple...
WN311T User Manual
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...://www.netgear.com/register... rate. E-mail: support@netgear.com Web site: http://www.netgear.com Statement of Conditions In...1-888-NETGEAR, for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the use or application of NETGEAR, Inc... NETGEAR does not assume any interference received, including interference that interference will vary. NETGEAR, INC. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo...169; 2007 NETGEAR, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate...internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products...
...://www.netgear.com/register... rate. E-mail: support@netgear.com Web site: http://www.netgear.com Statement of Conditions In...1-888-NETGEAR, for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the use or application of NETGEAR, Inc... NETGEAR does not assume any interference received, including interference that interference will vary. NETGEAR, INC. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo...169; 2007 NETGEAR, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate...internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products...
WN311T User Manual
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...;mi smìrnice 1999/5/ES. Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR, Inc., dass sich das Gerät NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T in the WN311T product package. Èesky [Czech] Dansk [Danish] Deutsch [German] NETGEAR, Inc. Undertegnede NETGEAR, Inc. Si le matériel (ou son antenne...conforme à la norme NMB-003 et CNR-210 du Canada. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. This model meets the applicable ...
...;mi smìrnice 1999/5/ES. Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR, Inc., dass sich das Gerät NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T in the WN311T product package. Èesky [Czech] Dansk [Danish] Deutsch [German] NETGEAR, Inc. Undertegnede NETGEAR, Inc. Si le matériel (ou son antenne...conforme à la norme NMB-003 et CNR-210 du Canada. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. This model meets the applicable ...
WN311T User Manual
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... 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...
... 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...
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... Security 2-14 Setting up WPA2-PSK Security 2-16 Setting up WPA-PSK Security 2-17 Advanced Settings ...2-18 Statistics Page ...2-19 About Page ...2-20 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...
... Security 2-14 Setting up WPA2-PSK Security 2-16 Setting up WPA-PSK Security 2-17 Advanced Settings ...2-18 Statistics Page ...2-19 About Page ...2-20 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...
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... uses the following paragraphs: • Typographical Conventions. This manual is used to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T February 2007 i v2.0, February 2007 Tip: This format is intended for the WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter according to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources. • Scope. The information in this manual are described...
... uses the following paragraphs: • Typographical Conventions. This manual is used to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T February 2007 i v2.0, February 2007 Tip: This format is intended for the WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter according to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources. • Scope. The information in this manual are described...
WN311T User Manual
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... PDF versions of any page. - The PDF version of contents and an button. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website in a browser window. - Each page in the HTML version of the manual...• Buttons, and , for the product model. • Links to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Use the PDF of This Chapter link at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WN311T.asp. Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in the chapter you were ...
... PDF versions of any page. - The PDF version of contents and an button. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website in a browser window. - Each page in the HTML version of the manual...• Buttons, and , for the product model. • Links to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Use the PDF of This Chapter link at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WN311T.asp. Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in the chapter you were ...
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... top left of any page. - Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page in the upper left of the window. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual - iii v2.0, February 2007
... top left of any page. - Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page in the upper left of the window. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual - iii v2.0, February 2007
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NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual iv v2.0, February 2007
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual iv v2.0, February 2007
WN311T User Manual
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... NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T lets you need to return the product for PC computers running Microsoft Windows. Driver software - For information about product features and compatible NETGEAR products, see the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com. It is covered in the Box The product package should contain the following items: • NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T • The antenna • NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T...
... NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T lets you need to return the product for PC computers running Microsoft Windows. Driver software - For information about product features and compatible NETGEAR products, see the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com. It is covered in the Box The product package should contain the following items: • NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T • The antenna • NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T...
WN311T User Manual
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... location of the WLAN where you will connect before you will decrease if such materials are between the devices. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual What You Need Before You Begin You must verify that your wireless PCI adapter and connect. For best results, avoid potential sources of interference, such as: • Large metal surfaces • Microwaves...
... location of the WLAN where you will connect before you will decrease if such materials are between the devices. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual What You Need Before You Begin You must verify that your wireless PCI adapter and connect. For best results, avoid potential sources of interference, such as: • Large metal surfaces • Microwaves...
WN311T User Manual
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... install the WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter: 1. Figure 1-1 Basic Setup 1-3 v2.0, February 2007 Insert the NETGEAR CD. Click Install the Software.The Check for the WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter to communicate with an access point or router. First, install the WN311T software. a. If the CD main page does not appear, double click Autorun.exe on the CD. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Your WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter factory...
... install the WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter: 1. Figure 1-1 Basic Setup 1-3 v2.0, February 2007 Insert the NETGEAR CD. Click Install the Software.The Check for the WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter to communicate with an access point or router. First, install the WN311T software. a. If the CD main page does not appear, double click Autorun.exe on the CD. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Your WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter factory...
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... the computer, open the case, and install the WN311T into a PCI slot. Use the Smart Wizard to the up the wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utilities. a. When prompted, shut down the computer. c. Now, insert the wireless PCI adapter. Windows XP or Vista users can set up your computer. d. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual 2.
... the computer, open the case, and install the WN311T into a PCI slot. Use the Smart Wizard to the up the wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utilities. a. When prompted, shut down the computer. c. Now, insert the wireless PCI adapter. Windows XP or Vista users can set up your computer. d. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual 2.
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... 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 network (recommended). Figure 1-3 c. a. Click...
... 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 network (recommended). Figure 1-3 c. a. Click...
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NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). b. Follow the Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for a network association. - The wizard initiates your wireless connection to a minute for your wireless connection. When there is blank..... See "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 1-7 • WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter LEDs: The LEDs on the desktop and in three locations that show an alternate blink when the wireless PCI adapter is not properly seated in the system tray and on the system...
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). b. Follow the Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for a network association. - The wizard initiates your wireless connection to a minute for your wireless connection. When there is blank..... See "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 1-7 • WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter LEDs: The LEDs on the desktop and in three locations that show an alternate blink when the wireless PCI adapter is not properly seated in the system tray and on the system...
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.... More dots indicates a stronger signal. See Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting" . 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. Basic Setup 1-7 v2.0, February ...254.x.x or The wireless connection to the router is OK but there is a problem with the router. Note: To optimize throughput, connect to open the Connection Wizard. The wireless channel used by the network. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Smart ...
.... More dots indicates a stronger signal. See Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting" . 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. Basic Setup 1-7 v2.0, February ...254.x.x or The wireless connection to the router is OK but there is a problem with the router. Note: To optimize throughput, connect to open the Connection Wizard. The wireless channel used by the network. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Smart ...
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... Condition Description The wireless PCI adapter has The wireless PCI adapter cannot link to any other wireless no connection to any other node or the link is shown. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual If you right-click in the system tray icon, you do so, then only the IP address is lost. If you can remove the wireless adapter software in these...
... Condition Description The wireless PCI adapter has The wireless PCI adapter cannot link to any other wireless no connection to any other node or the link is shown. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual If you right-click in the system tray icon, you do so, then only the IP address is lost. If you can remove the wireless adapter software in these...
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... from your computer. 4. Basic Setup 1-9 v2.0, February 2007 They will not be available at the NETGEAR website. Remove the WN311T software from the NETGEAR website Support page. 3. To install an upgrade, follow these steps. 1. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Upgrading the WN311T Software Upgrades may be retained. 2. Run the installer that you downloaded (the file ends in...
... from your computer. 4. Basic Setup 1-9 v2.0, February 2007 They will not be available at the NETGEAR website. Remove the WN311T software from the NETGEAR website Support page. 3. To install an upgrade, follow these steps. 1. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Upgrading the WN311T Software Upgrades may be retained. 2. Run the installer that you downloaded (the file ends in...