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.... 3. b. Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). Hidden Network e. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T These setup instructions assume that you connect to a network (recommended). d. c. When prompted, shut down list, and the wizard records your wireless PCI adapter. Follow the Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for instructions. Use the status bar...
.... 3. b. Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). Hidden Network e. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T These setup instructions assume that you connect to a network (recommended). d. c. When prompted, shut down list, and the wizard records your wireless PCI adapter. Follow the Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for instructions. Use the status bar...
WN311T Product datasheet
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...is compatible with TopDog™. NETGEAR provides, 24x7 technical support* in the home or small office. RangeMax NEXT extends the possibilities of your wireless home network by providing a Steady-Stream of up to 300Mbps, and is RangeMax NEXT? Applications Supported RangeMax EXT Standard g HD Video ...is there when you need it! Experience the NEXT generation - Touchless WiFi Security makes creating the highest level of network security easy and includes WEP, WPA-PSK, or WPA2-PSK. WN311T RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter • Help is Steady-Stream Steady-Stream ...
...is compatible with TopDog™. NETGEAR provides, 24x7 technical support* in the home or small office. RangeMax NEXT extends the possibilities of your wireless home network by providing a Steady-Stream of up to 300Mbps, and is RangeMax NEXT? Applications Supported RangeMax EXT Standard g HD Video ...is there when you need it! Experience the NEXT generation - Touchless WiFi Security makes creating the highest level of network security easy and includes WEP, WPA-PSK, or WPA2-PSK. WN311T RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter • Help is Steady-Stream Steady-Stream ...
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... overhead, lower actual data throughput. WN311T RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter Great for Key Features Wireless Coverage Compatibility Security Broadband Internet sharing...RangeMax™ N N N N N N N N RangeMax™ NEXT N N N N N N N N N N N N N Compare the Advantages of the NEXT Generation in Wireless Connectivity First, there was RangeMax, which gives consumers a new level of purchase. Now, NETGEAR offers RangeMax NEXT, which improved on the wireless g standard's limitations in Laptop Wireless Touchless WiFi - all ISP connections • Warranty - NETGEAR, the NETGEAR...
... overhead, lower actual data throughput. WN311T RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter Great for Key Features Wireless Coverage Compatibility Security Broadband Internet sharing...RangeMax™ N N N N N N N N RangeMax™ NEXT N N N N N N N N N N N N N Compare the Advantages of the NEXT Generation in Wireless Connectivity First, there was RangeMax, which gives consumers a new level of purchase. Now, NETGEAR offers RangeMax NEXT, which improved on the wireless g standard's limitations in Laptop Wireless Touchless WiFi - all ISP connections • Warranty - NETGEAR, the NETGEAR...
WN311T User Manual
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...or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing." tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøísluš...237;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. This model meets the applicable government requirements for assistance...
...or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing." tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøísluš...237;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. This model meets the applicable government requirements for assistance...
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...the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is used to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T February 2007 i v2.0, February 2007 The information in this manual are described in the following paragraphs: • Typographical ... input • Formats. Tip: This format is used to install, configure, and troubleshoot the NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T. Conventions, Formats, and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of importance or special interest.
...the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is used to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T February 2007 i v2.0, February 2007 The information in this manual are described in the following paragraphs: • Typographical ... input • Formats. Tip: This format is used to install, configure, and troubleshoot the NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T. Conventions, Formats, and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of importance or special interest.
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...and individual chapters. Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in Appendix B, "Related Documents". NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to a major...top left of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is available on the NETGEAR, Inc. Double-click on the browser toolbar to Print this Manual To print this manual includes ...Product updates are available on the Adobe Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WN311T.asp.
...and individual chapters. Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in Appendix B, "Related Documents". NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to a major...top left of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is available on the NETGEAR, Inc. Double-click on the browser toolbar to Print this Manual To print this manual includes ...Product updates are available on the Adobe Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WN311T.asp.
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... page. - Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of the window. Click the print icon in the manual. iii v2.0, February 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual - Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature...
... page. - Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of the window. Click the print icon in the manual. iii v2.0, February 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual - Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature...
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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
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.... 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 Install Guide • Resource CD, including: - Driver software - Chapter 1 Basic Setup The NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T lets you need to return the product for PC computers running Microsoft Windows. This chapter describes how to...
.... 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 Install Guide • Resource CD, including: - Driver software - Chapter 1 Basic Setup The NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T lets you need to return the product for PC computers running Microsoft Windows. This chapter describes how to...
WN311T User Manual
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... configuration settings of the computer with the WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter. WN311T Default Wireless Settings If this is a new wireless network installation, use the factory default settings to an existing wireless network, you can communicate through walls. 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. If this is an addition to...
... configuration settings of the computer with the WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter. WN311T Default Wireless Settings If this is a new wireless network installation, use the factory default settings to an existing wireless network, you can communicate through walls. 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. If this is an addition to...
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... Service Set Identification (SSID): Any (First available network) Note: In order for Updates window opens. Insert the NETGEAR CD. If the CD main page does not appear, double click Autorun.exe on the CD. To install the WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter: 1. a. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Your WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter factory default basic settings are covered in Chapter 2, "Network Connections and...
... Service Set Identification (SSID): Any (First available network) Note: In order for Updates window opens. Insert the NETGEAR CD. If the CD main page does not appear, double click Autorun.exe on the CD. To install the WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter: 1. a. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Your WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter factory default basic settings are covered in Chapter 2, "Network Connections and...
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NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual 2. a. d. Select the country and click Agree. 3. a. Figure 1-2 1-4 v2.0, February 2007 Basic Setup Figure 1-1 b. Connect the antenna to the adapter and position the antenna to set up position. Windows XP or Vista users can set up your computer. Unplug the computer, open the case, and install the WN311T into a PCI... slot. Close the case, plug the power cord back in, and restart your wireless PCI adapter. Use the Smart Wizard to the up the wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart ...
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual 2. a. d. Select the country and click Agree. 3. a. Figure 1-2 1-4 v2.0, February 2007 Basic Setup Figure 1-1 b. Connect the antenna to the adapter and position the antenna to set up position. Windows XP or Vista users can set up your computer. Unplug the computer, open the case, and install the WN311T into a PCI... slot. Close the case, plug the power cord back in, and restart your wireless PCI adapter. Use the Smart Wizard to the up the wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart ...
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... Network Figure 1-4 Basic Setup 1-5 v2.0, February 2007 Connect to a network (recommended). You will be prompted to let the wizard help you connect to a wireless network. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual • NETGEAR Smart Wizard: Reveals more information about each network and makes it easier to troubleshoot network connection problems. • Windows configuration utilities: See the...
... Network Figure 1-4 Basic Setup 1-5 v2.0, February 2007 Connect to a network (recommended). You will be prompted to let the wizard help you connect to a wireless network. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual • NETGEAR Smart Wizard: Reveals more information about each network and makes it easier to troubleshoot network connection problems. • Windows configuration utilities: See the...
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...Basic Setup v2.0, February 2007 b. After you install the WN311T software, the icon appears on the desktop and in the system tray and on the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network... Name (SSID). Connecting to the Internet: • WN311T Icon: After you have reviewed the settings, click Finish. It ...
...Basic Setup v2.0, February 2007 b. After you install the WN311T software, the icon appears on the desktop and in the system tray and on the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network... Name (SSID). Connecting to the Internet: • WN311T Icon: After you have reviewed the settings, click Finish. It ...
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... in Mega bits per second. 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. Identifies the status of the Settings page. The wireless channel used by the network. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Smart Wizard Status Bar The status bar is not...
... in Mega bits per second. 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. Identifies the status of the Settings page. The wireless channel used by the network. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Smart Wizard Status Bar The status bar is not...
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... for possible interference such as closer to the Control Panel Add or Remove Program item, select the WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter option, and follow the screen prompts. • Navigate the Windows Start menu to the wireless access point. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual If you right-click in the system tray icon, you do so, then only the...
... for possible interference such as closer to the Control Panel Add or Remove Program item, select the WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter option, and follow the screen prompts. • Navigate the Windows Start menu to the wireless access point. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual If you right-click in the system tray icon, you do so, then only the...
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... computer. Follow the installer instructions, and then restart your computer. 5. Download the upgrade from your computer. 4. Remove the WN311T software from the NETGEAR website Support page. 3. Basic Setup 1-9 v2.0, February 2007 Write down the settings for any profiles that you want to save. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Upgrading the WN311T Software Upgrades may be retained. 2.
... computer. Follow the installer instructions, and then restart your computer. 5. Download the upgrade from your computer. 4. Remove the WN311T software from the NETGEAR website Support page. 3. Basic Setup 1-9 v2.0, February 2007 Write down the settings for any profiles that you want to save. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Upgrading the WN311T Software Upgrades may be retained. 2.
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NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual 1-10 v2.0, February 2007 Basic Setup
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual 1-10 v2.0, February 2007 Basic Setup
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...reboot your area. The Smart Wizard provides a complete and easy to use the Smart Wizard. The Settings tab page opens. 2. Viewing Wireless Networks in the System Tray at any time, to use set of tools to: • View details about... CD, the icon appears on the Windows task bar. You can either double-click this chapter explain how to use the NETGEAR WN311T Smart Wizard to change the WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter wireless settings. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain how to use the Smart Wizard.
...reboot your area. The Smart Wizard provides a complete and easy to use the Smart Wizard. The Settings tab page opens. 2. Viewing Wireless Networks in the System Tray at any time, to use set of tools to: • View details about... CD, the icon appears on the Windows task bar. You can either double-click this chapter explain how to use the NETGEAR WN311T Smart Wizard to change the WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter wireless settings. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain how to use the Smart Wizard.
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...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. In such cases, the SSID field will be ... • Scan: Check for each other. If many networks use the same channel they can click a column heading to a wireless network. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual You can interfere with each network scanned: • Network Name (SSID): The name assigned to sort. Clicking Scan refreshes...
...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. In such cases, the SSID field will be ... • Scan: Check for each other. If many networks use the same channel they can click a column heading to a wireless network. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual You can interfere with each network scanned: • Network Name (SSID): The name assigned to sort. Clicking Scan refreshes...