HA311 Product datasheet
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...new site - User-friendly software guides you won't need it with other NETGEAR 802.11a wireless products. Just slide this up to 72 Mbps in turbo mode, so..., and performance you can go wireless in the 5 GHz band (5.15 to its distance from the access point. Everybody's Connecting.™ HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter 8 0 2.11a 5 G H z •...wireless network anywhere in English, with a 3-year warranty. you smoothly through installation and configuration. W ireless Networking for shielded data communication across the network without degrading network performance. NETGEAR...
...new site - User-friendly software guides you won't need it with other NETGEAR 802.11a wireless products. Just slide this up to 72 Mbps in turbo mode, so..., and performance you can go wireless in the 5 GHz band (5.15 to its distance from the access point. Everybody's Connecting.™ HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter 8 0 2.11a 5 G H z •...wireless network anywhere in English, with a 3-year warranty. you smoothly through installation and configuration. W ireless Networking for shielded data communication across the network without degrading network performance. NETGEAR...
HA311 Product datasheet
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... HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter - Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademark of Netgear, Inc. Closed Environment @ 54 Mbps 60 ft. (18.3m) @ 6 Mbps 300 ft. (91.4m) - Pentium Class PC with HA501 Wireless PC Card Adapter installed... Power 100 Mbps Desktop with FA311 Ethernet Adapter 802.11a Wireless Access Point 802.11a Wireless Access Point HE102 802.11a Wireless Access Point Desktop PC with HA311 PCI Adapter installed Notebook PC with HA501 Wireless PC Card Adapter installed Notebook PC with an available PCI 2.2 compliant slot -5 Mb of free ...
... HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter - Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademark of Netgear, Inc. Closed Environment @ 54 Mbps 60 ft. (18.3m) @ 6 Mbps 300 ft. (91.4m) - Pentium Class PC with HA501 Wireless PC Card Adapter installed... Power 100 Mbps Desktop with FA311 Ethernet Adapter 802.11a Wireless Access Point 802.11a Wireless Access Point HE102 802.11a Wireless Access Point Desktop PC with HA311 PCI Adapter installed Notebook PC with HA501 Wireless PC Card Adapter installed Notebook PC with an available PCI 2.2 compliant slot -5 Mb of free ...
HA311 User Manual
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CONTENTS CHAPTER 1-INTRODUCTION ...4 Benefits ...5 Features ...5 Package Contents...6 System Requirements...6 Related NETGEAR IEEE 802.11a Products 7 About This Guide ...7 Get Started Now! ...7 CHAPTER 2-INSTALLATION ...8 Step 1-Install the HA311 Utility Software 8 Step 2-Install the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter 14 Hardware Description ...14 Hardware Installation ...14 Step 3-Install the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter Driver 17 For Windows XP, 2000, ME, and 98 SE Users 17 For Windows NT 4.0 Users...21 Step...
CONTENTS CHAPTER 1-INTRODUCTION ...4 Benefits ...5 Features ...5 Package Contents...6 System Requirements...6 Related NETGEAR IEEE 802.11a Products 7 About This Guide ...7 Get Started Now! ...7 CHAPTER 2-INSTALLATION ...8 Step 1-Install the HA311 Utility Software 8 Step 2-Install the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter 14 Hardware Description ...14 Hardware Installation ...14 Step 3-Install the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter Driver 17 For Windows XP, 2000, ME, and 98 SE Users 17 For Windows NT 4.0 Users...21 Step...
HA311 User Manual
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...HA311 802.11a Wireless PCI Adapter with an integral antenna ♦ One HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter Resource CD-ROM ♦ One HA311 User's Guide (this manual) ♦ One Support Information Card ♦ One Warranty and registration card Please call your reseller or customer support in your area if there are any wrong, missing, or damaged parts. System Requirements Before installing the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter... the original packing materials, and use the packing materials to repack the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter if you need to the Support Information Card for the telephone number of...
...HA311 802.11a Wireless PCI Adapter with an integral antenna ♦ One HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter Resource CD-ROM ♦ One HA311 User's Guide (this manual) ♦ One Support Information Card ♦ One Warranty and registration card Please call your reseller or customer support in your area if there are any wrong, missing, or damaged parts. System Requirements Before installing the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter... the original packing materials, and use the packing materials to repack the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter if you need to the Support Information Card for the telephone number of...
HA311 User Manual
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... steps, you how to install and use NETGEAR's HA311 802.11a Wireless PCI Adapter. To begin the installation process, turn to 15 minutes: Install the HA311 utility software. The HA311 802.11a Wireless PCI Adapter is easy to create a flexible and reliable network. Test the network connection status. Get Started Now! Related NETGEAR IEEE 802.11a Products ♦ HE102 802.11a Wireless Access Point ♦ HA501 802.11a Wireless CardBus Adapter ♦ HR814 802.11a Cable/DSL Internet Gateway...
... steps, you how to install and use NETGEAR's HA311 802.11a Wireless PCI Adapter. To begin the installation process, turn to 15 minutes: Install the HA311 utility software. The HA311 802.11a Wireless PCI Adapter is easy to create a flexible and reliable network. Test the network connection status. Get Started Now! Related NETGEAR IEEE 802.11a Products ♦ HE102 802.11a Wireless Access Point ♦ HA501 802.11a Wireless CardBus Adapter ♦ HR814 802.11a Cable/DSL Internet Gateway...
HA311 User Manual
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... use the HA311 Installation program to install the NETGEAR HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter Utility software and driver in C:\WINDOWS\OPTIONS\INSTALL\ or C:\WINDOWS\OPTIONS\CABS\. From the Windows desktop, double-click the My Computer icon. 8 Note: If you will need administrative privileges to install the HA311 802.11a Wireless PCI Adapter. Step 1-Install the HA311 Utility Software Follow these steps to install the HA311 driver utility software. CHAPTER 2-INSTALLATION This chapter...
... use the HA311 Installation program to install the NETGEAR HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter Utility software and driver in C:\WINDOWS\OPTIONS\INSTALL\ or C:\WINDOWS\OPTIONS\CABS\. From the Windows desktop, double-click the My Computer icon. 8 Note: If you will need administrative privileges to install the HA311 802.11a Wireless PCI Adapter. Step 1-Install the HA311 Utility Software Follow these steps to install the HA311 driver utility software. CHAPTER 2-INSTALLATION This chapter...
HA311 User Manual
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Double-click the CD-ROM drive letter (such as shown here. 4. Click Next to start the installation procedure. Double-click the SETUP application icon to continue. 9 The InstallShield Wizard will open and display the NETGEAR HA311 Setup window, as D:\) to look at the contents of the CD-ROM. 3.
Double-click the CD-ROM drive letter (such as shown here. 4. Click Next to start the installation procedure. Double-click the SETUP application icon to continue. 9 The InstallShield Wizard will open and display the NETGEAR HA311 Setup window, as D:\) to look at the contents of the CD-ROM. 3.
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Click Finish to complete the installation. 12 The setup program will install the utility and the HA311 driver files. 7.
Click Finish to complete the installation. 12 The setup program will install the utility and the HA311 driver files. 7.
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To continue the installation process for your HA311, proceed to Step 2-Install the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter, on your computer if they haven't already been installed. 8. Follow the instructions to install the Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) Core Components on the next page. 13 The HA311 installation program will automatically launch the Microsoft WMI Installation Wizard to complete the WMI installation. If you are using Windows 98 SE or Windows ME, insert the Windows installation CD if prompted.
To continue the installation process for your HA311, proceed to Step 2-Install the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter, on your computer if they haven't already been installed. 8. Follow the instructions to install the Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) Core Components on the next page. 13 The HA311 installation program will automatically launch the Microsoft WMI Installation Wizard to complete the WMI installation. If you are using Windows 98 SE or Windows ME, insert the Windows installation CD if prompted.
HA311 User Manual
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...), that remains outside of the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter with an available PCI slot. ♦ A wireless interface that indicate the wireless link condition of the PC chassis when the Wireless PCI Adapter is inserted into a PC. Choose an available PCI slot and remove the corresponding back plate from the PC chassis. 14 Step 2-Install the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter HARDWARE DESCRIPTION The HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter has two interfaces: ♦...
...), that remains outside of the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter with an available PCI slot. ♦ A wireless interface that indicate the wireless link condition of the PC chassis when the Wireless PCI Adapter is inserted into a PC. Choose an available PCI slot and remove the corresponding back plate from the PC chassis. 14 Step 2-Install the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter HARDWARE DESCRIPTION The HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter has two interfaces: ♦...
HA311 User Manual
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Make sure the HA311 antenna is pointing upwards to Step 3-Install the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter Driver, on the next page. 16 If you are using a tower PC case, it will look like this once installed. If you are using a desktop PC case, it will look like this once installed. 5. To continue the installation process for your HA311, proceed to ensure the best reception. Restore the PC cover and reconnect the power cord to the PC.
Make sure the HA311 antenna is pointing upwards to Step 3-Install the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter Driver, on the next page. 16 If you are using a tower PC case, it will look like this once installed. If you are using a desktop PC case, it will look like this once installed. 5. To continue the installation process for your HA311, proceed to ensure the best reception. Restore the PC cover and reconnect the power cord to the PC.
HA311 User Manual
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... please follow these steps: If you to restart your PC. Step 3-Install the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter Driver Once you have installed the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter, you will need to make sure the appropriate driver is installed on your computer in the System Setting Changes message window. For Windows... ME users, Windows automatically will find the new HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter and display the Digital Signature Not Found message window. Click Yes to restart your PC and logon to install the driver and initialize the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter. 17 To do this, please follow the instructions...
... please follow these steps: If you to restart your PC. Step 3-Install the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter Driver Once you have installed the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter, you will need to make sure the appropriate driver is installed on your computer in the System Setting Changes message window. For Windows... ME users, Windows automatically will find the new HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter and display the Digital Signature Not Found message window. Click Yes to restart your PC and logon to install the driver and initialize the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter. 17 To do this, please follow the instructions...
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The Hardware Installation window indicates that HA311 has not passed Windows logo testing. Restart your PC, if prompted. Click the Continue Anyway button to allow Windows 2000 to the next page, Verifying Driver Installation. 18 Please proceed to install the driver and initialize the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter. For Windows XP users, the Found New Hardware Wizard window automatically will detect the new HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter and then display the Hardware Installation window (as shown below). Click Finish to close the Found New Hardware Wizard. 3.
The Hardware Installation window indicates that HA311 has not passed Windows logo testing. Restart your PC, if prompted. Click the Continue Anyway button to allow Windows 2000 to the next page, Verifying Driver Installation. 18 Please proceed to install the driver and initialize the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter. For Windows XP users, the Found New Hardware Wizard window automatically will detect the new HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter and then display the Hardware Installation window (as shown below). Click Finish to close the Found New Hardware Wizard. 3.
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... My Computer icon. 2. Locate the NETGEAR HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter selection (as shown on the next page), and if there is no yellow exclamation mark or red cross symbol on or beside it, then it has been successfully installed. (If one of these instructions to... Device Manager folder tab. 4. Refer to verify that the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter driver has been successfully installed on your PC. 1. Double-click Network Adapters. Verifying Driver Installation After you have completed Step 3-Install the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter Driver on the previous pages, we suggest you follow these ...
... My Computer icon. 2. Locate the NETGEAR HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter selection (as shown on the next page), and if there is no yellow exclamation mark or red cross symbol on or beside it, then it has been successfully installed. (If one of these instructions to... Device Manager folder tab. 4. Refer to verify that the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter driver has been successfully installed on your PC. 1. Double-click Network Adapters. Verifying Driver Installation After you have completed Step 3-Install the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter Driver on the previous pages, we suggest you follow these ...
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5. Configure the HA311 Network Settings, on page 23. 20 The Device Status window will appear and should indicate that the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter is functioning properly. To continue the installation process for your HA311, proceed to Step 4- Double-click NETGEAR HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter.
5. Configure the HA311 Network Settings, on page 23. 20 The Device Status window will appear and should indicate that the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter is functioning properly. To continue the installation process for your HA311, proceed to Step 4- Double-click NETGEAR HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter.
HA311 User Manual
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... box, enter D:\ in the field provided, assuming that D: is enabled, the system will be displayed and list a number of network adapter cards. The Resources and Properties dialog box will prompt you want to Windows, if applicable. 2. From the Windows NT desktop, double-click...Verifying NT 4.0 Driver Installation. 21 Insert the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter Resource CD-ROM into your PC. Modify the IRQ or Memory Base if necessary. Click OK. 9. If TCP/IP is the driver letter for an IP address or use DHCP. Answer accordingly. 11. Select NETGEAR HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter and click OK. 8....
... box, enter D:\ in the field provided, assuming that D: is enabled, the system will be displayed and list a number of network adapter cards. The Resources and Properties dialog box will prompt you want to Windows, if applicable. 2. From the Windows NT desktop, double-click...Verifying NT 4.0 Driver Installation. 21 Insert the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter Resource CD-ROM into your PC. Modify the IRQ or Memory Base if necessary. Click OK. 9. If TCP/IP is the driver letter for an IP address or use DHCP. Answer accordingly. 11. Select NETGEAR HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter and click OK. 8....
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... icon, and then click the Devices tab. Scroll down the list to locate the NETGEAR HA501 driver entry. To continue the installation process for Windows NT 4.0 Users on the previous page, we suggest you have completed Step 3-Install the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter Driver for your PC. 1. From the Windows NT desktop, double-click the My Computer...
... icon, and then click the Devices tab. Scroll down the list to locate the NETGEAR HA501 driver entry. To continue the installation process for Windows NT 4.0 Users on the previous page, we suggest you have completed Step 3-Install the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter Driver for your PC. 1. From the Windows NT desktop, double-click the My Computer...
HA311 User Manual
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..., and virus detection. The link condition between the Wireless PCI Adapter and the access point is strong. 24 Infrastructure mode Either the Wireless PCI Adapter is weak. The wireless LAN configuration utility installation for memory-resident applications that execute continuously in your SysTray. It displays interface icons for the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter will show the icon in the Microsoft Windows Desktop...
..., and virus detection. The link condition between the Wireless PCI Adapter and the access point is strong. 24 Infrastructure mode Either the Wireless PCI Adapter is weak. The wireless LAN configuration utility installation for memory-resident applications that execute continuously in your SysTray. It displays interface icons for the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter will show the icon in the Microsoft Windows Desktop...
HA311 User Manual
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To continue the installation process for the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter. Double-click the Wireless PCI Adapter SysTray icon to activate the wireless LAN configuration utility for your HA311, proceed to Chapter 4-Wireless Network Fundamentals, on the next page. 25 You can click any of the folder tabs in the NETGEAR HA311 802.11a Configuration Utility dialog box to view the current status or modify operational...
To continue the installation process for the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter. Double-click the Wireless PCI Adapter SysTray icon to activate the wireless LAN configuration utility for your HA311, proceed to Chapter 4-Wireless Network Fundamentals, on the next page. 25 You can click any of the folder tabs in the NETGEAR HA311 802.11a Configuration Utility dialog box to view the current status or modify operational...
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The Status section of the HA311 Configuration Utility dialog box will display the current condition of the wireless LAN. 26 Start the NETGEAR HA311 802.11a Configuration Utility and click the Status tab. 2. Step 5-Test the Network Connection Status Follow these steps to verify that the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter has been successfully installed and that your wireless access is functioning properly. 1.
The Status section of the HA311 Configuration Utility dialog box will display the current condition of the wireless LAN. 26 Start the NETGEAR HA311 802.11a Configuration Utility and click the Status tab. 2. Step 5-Test the Network Connection Status Follow these steps to verify that the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter has been successfully installed and that your wireless access is functioning properly. 1.