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... the Windows configuration utility. For Windows XP usere, choose to set up your wireless adapter either with the router. b. d. If the CD main page does not appear, double click Autorun.exe on the CD. Use the Smart Wizard to set up your wireless PCI adapter. Click Next to an access point or wireless router. f. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T These setup...
... the Windows configuration utility. For Windows XP usere, choose to set up your wireless adapter either with the router. b. d. If the CD main page does not appear, double click Autorun.exe on the CD. Use the Smart Wizard to set up your wireless PCI adapter. Click Next to an access point or wireless router. f. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T These setup...
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... - Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) 64- WN311T RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter Great for Key Features Wireless Coverage Compatibility Security Broadband Internet sharing Faster connections...NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, Connect with an available PC Card slot - Information is subject to compliance with the RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router (WNR834M) Physical Specifications - This product has been tested for virtually all simultaneously and with TopDog Steady-Stream connections 11n-True Test high-performance testing and tuning Advanced MIMO technology - Microsoft® Windows...
... - Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) 64- WN311T RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter Great for Key Features Wireless Coverage Compatibility Security Broadband Internet sharing Faster connections...NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, Connect with an available PC Card slot - Information is subject to compliance with the RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router (WNR834M) Physical Specifications - This product has been tested for virtually all simultaneously and with TopDog Steady-Stream connections 11n-True Test high-performance testing and tuning Advanced MIMO technology - Microsoft® Windows...
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...and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Maximum Wireless Signal ...and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement Certification ID: FCC: PY306200044 IC: 4054A-06200044 The WN311T has been tested and complies with faster expert technical support and timely notices of product...trademarks or registered trademarks of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in a particular installation....
...and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Maximum Wireless Signal ...and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement Certification ID: FCC: PY306200044 IC: 4054A-06200044 The WN311T has been tested and complies with faster expert technical support and timely notices of product...trademarks or registered trademarks of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in a particular installation....
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...expressly approved by turning the equipment off and on, the user is subject to licensing." tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslušnými ... radio/TV technician for exposure to the requirements as set forth in CFR 47 Sections, 2.1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from windows to provide maximum shielding. Europe - Si le matériel (ou son antenne d'émission) est installé à l'extérieur...
...expressly approved by turning the equipment off and on, the user is subject to licensing." tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslušnými ... radio/TV technician for exposure to the requirements as set forth in CFR 47 Sections, 2.1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from windows to provide maximum shielding. Europe - Si le matériel (ou son antenne d'émission) est installé à l'extérieur...
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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 2-2 Viewing...
... 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...
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Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings 2-11 Wireless Security ...2-12 Using Wireless Security Features 2-12 Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings 2-13 Setting up WEP Encryption 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 ...
Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings 2-11 Wireless Security ...2-12 Using Wireless Security Features 2-12 Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings 2-13 Setting up WEP Encryption 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 ...
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.../products/WN311T.asp. Double-click on a link in Appendix B, "Related Documents". How to Print this Manual To print this manual includes the following several options, according to your needs. • Printing a Page in a browser window. - Each page in order to view and print PDF...in the HTML version of the manual is dedicated to a major topic. 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 the table of contents or index to navigate directly to where...
.../products/WN311T.asp. Double-click on a link in Appendix B, "Related Documents". How to Print this Manual To print this manual includes the following several options, according to your needs. • Printing a Page in a browser window. - Each page in order to view and print PDF...in the HTML version of the manual is dedicated to a major topic. 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 the table of contents or index to navigate directly to where...
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Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page in the upper left of the window. The PDF version of the complete manual opens in the upper left of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. ... and printer ink by selecting this feature. • Printing the Full Manual. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of the window. Click the print icon in a browser window. - Click the print icon in the manual. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual -
Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page in the upper left of the window. The PDF version of the complete manual opens in the upper left of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. ... and printer ink by selecting this feature. • Printing the Full Manual. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of the window. Click the print icon in a browser window. - Click the print icon in the manual. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual -
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... a PC computer to return the product for PC computers running Microsoft Windows. 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). Advanced wireless network set up is designed for repair. 1-1 v2.0, February 2007 Driver...
... a PC computer to return the product for PC computers running Microsoft Windows. 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). Advanced wireless network set up is designed for repair. 1-1 v2.0, February 2007 Driver...
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...WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter. Verify System Requirements Before installing the WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter, make sure that your wireless PCI adapter and connect. However, if the walls are constructed with concrete, or have been met: • Pentium® III class computer with an available PCI slot • CD drive • 20 Mbytes of free hard disk space • Some versions of Windows... 2007 If this is an addition 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 ...
...WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter. Verify System Requirements Before installing the WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter, make sure that your wireless PCI adapter and connect. However, if the walls are constructed with concrete, or have been met: • Pentium® III class computer with an available PCI slot • CD drive • 20 Mbytes of free hard disk space • Some versions of Windows... 2007 If this is an addition 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 ...
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... order for Updates window opens. If the CD main page does not appear, double click Autorun.exe on the CD. Click Install the Software.The Check for the WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter to use the same wireless network name (SSID...in Chapter 2, "Network Connections and Wireless Security" . a. Figure 1-1 Basic Setup 1-3 v2.0, February 2007 Insert the NETGEAR CD. To install the WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter: 1. First, install the WN311T software. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Your WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter factory default basic settings are covered ...
... order for Updates window opens. If the CD main page does not appear, double click Autorun.exe on the CD. Click Install the Software.The Check for the WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter to use the same wireless network name (SSID...in Chapter 2, "Network Connections and Wireless Security" . a. Figure 1-1 Basic Setup 1-3 v2.0, February 2007 Insert the NETGEAR CD. To install the WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter: 1. First, install the WN311T software. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Your WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter factory default basic settings are covered ...
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...the wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utilities. Windows 2000 users go to select the country where you are located. a. Close the case, plug the power cord back in, and restart your wireless PCI adapter. You...c. Unplug the computer, open the case, and install the WN311T into a PCI slot. Figure 1-2 1-4 v2.0, February 2007 Basic Setup d. Connect the antenna to the adapter and position the antenna to set up position. Now, insert the wireless PCI adapter. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual 2.
...the wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utilities. Windows 2000 users go to select the country where you are located. a. Close the case, plug the power cord back in, and restart your wireless PCI adapter. You...c. Unplug the computer, open the case, and install the WN311T into a PCI slot. Figure 1-2 1-4 v2.0, February 2007 Basic Setup d. Connect the antenna to the adapter and position the antenna to set up position. Now, insert the wireless PCI adapter. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual 2.
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.... 4. Hidden Network 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 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.
.... 4. Hidden Network 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 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.
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... to be established. See "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 1-7 • WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter LEDs: The LEDs 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). If the... LEDs are in the system tray and on the desktop and in the computer. 1-6 Basic Setup v2.0, February 2007 The status bar at the bottom of the Windows...
... to be established. See "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 1-7 • WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter LEDs: The LEDs 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). If the... LEDs are in the system tray and on the desktop and in the computer. 1-6 Basic Setup v2.0, February 2007 The status bar at the bottom of the Windows...
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... surface. 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 shown. You may need to move to the wireless access point. If you can remove the wireless adapter software in these two ways: • Navigate the Windows Start menu to the WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter program group...
... surface. 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 shown. You may need to move to the wireless access point. If you can remove the wireless adapter software in these two ways: • Navigate the Windows Start menu to the WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter program group...
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..., see the online document: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility To disable the Windows Zero Configuration utility: 1. Go to choose the Properties option. Then clear the "Use Windows to set up wireless security for the WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter so that it matches the wireless security settings for your network. Click...
..., see the online document: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility To disable the Windows Zero Configuration utility: 1. Go to choose the Properties option. Then clear the "Use Windows to set up wireless security for the WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter so that it matches the wireless security settings for your network. Click...
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... the network that you have installed the software from the Resource CD, the icon appears on the Windows task bar. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain how to use the NETGEAR WN311T Smart Wizard to open the Smart Wizard. Click the Networks tab to view the following sections in this...
... the network that you have installed the software from the Resource CD, the icon appears on the Windows task bar. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain how to use the NETGEAR WN311T Smart Wizard to open the Smart Wizard. Click the Networks tab to view the following sections in this...
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...-Computer (Ad Hoc) The buttons located at the bottom of the Wizard. Clicking Scan refreshes the page. • Close: Close the window of the Networks tab are: • Help: Display online help. • Find a Network: Find and connect to a network. This ...for each other. The Status bar shows your network connection and Internet connection. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual You can interfere with each network scanned: • Network Name (SSID): The name assigned to a wireless network. If many networks use the same channel they can click a column ...
...-Computer (Ad Hoc) The buttons located at the bottom of the Wizard. Clicking Scan refreshes the page. • Close: Close the window of the Networks tab are: • Help: Display online help. • Find a Network: Find and connect to a network. This ...for each other. The Status bar shows your network connection and Internet connection. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual You can interfere with each network scanned: • Network Name (SSID): The name assigned to a wireless network. If many networks use the same channel they can click a column ...
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NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual 4. Verify wireless connectivity to your network. Verify connectivity by using DHCP settings. Ad Hoc mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not ... to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" in Appendix B. Figure 2-6 Network Connections and Wireless Security 2-7 v2.0, February 2007 Setting up static IP addresses on a Windows PC, refer to -Computer setting uses Ad Hoc mode. For instructions on setting up a...
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual 4. Verify wireless connectivity to your network. Verify connectivity by using DHCP settings. Ad Hoc mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not ... to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" in Appendix B. Figure 2-6 Network Connections and Wireless Security 2-7 v2.0, February 2007 Setting up static IP addresses on a Windows PC, refer to -Computer setting uses Ad Hoc mode. For instructions on setting up a...
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Click the Save Profile button. c. a. Verify connectivity by using the Ping program: a. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual 2. Enter the network settings. Select or enter the Network Name (SSID) for the Network Type. a. Note: For instructions on configuring static IP ...of the profile. Click Close to exit the Smart Wizard, or Cancel to return to -Computer (Ad Hoc) for the Ad Hoc network. b. On the Windows task bar click the Start button, and then click Run. d. All the configuration settings are saved in a Profile. Configure each PC with either a static...
Click the Save Profile button. c. a. Verify connectivity by using the Ping program: a. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual 2. Enter the network settings. Select or enter the Network Name (SSID) for the Network Type. a. Note: For instructions on configuring static IP ...of the profile. Click Close to exit the Smart Wizard, or Cancel to return to -Computer (Ad Hoc) for the Ad Hoc network. b. On the Windows task bar click the Start button, and then click Run. d. All the configuration settings are saved in a Profile. Configure each PC with either a static...