HA311 Product datasheet
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... desktop PC to a wireless network at home. HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter 8 0 2.11a 5 G H z • Help is there when you need to its distance from the access point. Just slide this up to 72 Mbps in English, with a 3-year warranty. Easy to get along with, it with selected local language support during office hours. NETGEAR's Wireless PCI Adapter makes it simple to...
... desktop PC to a wireless network at home. HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter 8 0 2.11a 5 G H z • Help is there when you need to its distance from the access point. Just slide this up to 72 Mbps in English, with a 3-year warranty. Easy to get along with, it with selected local language support during office hours. NETGEAR's Wireless PCI Adapter makes it simple to...
HA311 Product datasheet
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... 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 HA501 Wireless PC Card Adapter installed 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR E-mail: sales@NETGEAR.com www.NETGEAR.com ©2002 NETGEAR, Inc. Information is...
... 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 HA501 Wireless PC Card Adapter installed 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR E-mail: sales@NETGEAR.com www.NETGEAR.com ©2002 NETGEAR, Inc. Information is...
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...
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...
HA311 User Manual
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... with reliable, standards-based 802.11a wireless LAN connectivity that is interference-free and coexists with Windows® 98 SE, ME, NT 4.0, 2000, and XP operating systems. 4 This wireless PCI adapter enables you to 54 Mbps, 72 Mbps in turbo mode. CHAPTER 1-INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of NETGEAR's HA311 802.11a Wireless PCI Adapter. It works with 802.11b and Bluetooth™ devices...
... with reliable, standards-based 802.11a wireless LAN connectivity that is interference-free and coexists with Windows® 98 SE, ME, NT 4.0, 2000, and XP operating systems. 4 This wireless PCI adapter enables you to 54 Mbps, 72 Mbps in turbo mode. CHAPTER 1-INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of NETGEAR's HA311 802.11a Wireless PCI Adapter. It works with 802.11b and Bluetooth™ devices...
HA311 User Manual
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... and Bluetooth™ devices. In a noisy environment or when the distance between the wireless nodes is far, the wireless nodes automatically fall back to operate at the lowest transfer rate of the NETGEAR HA311 802.11a Wireless PCI Adapter are: ♦ Reliable IEEE 802.11a standards-based wireless technology. ♦ Roaming support between access points when configured in infrastructure mode. ♦ Up...
... and Bluetooth™ devices. In a noisy environment or when the distance between the wireless nodes is far, the wireless nodes automatically fall back to operate at the lowest transfer rate of the NETGEAR HA311 802.11a Wireless PCI Adapter are: ♦ Reliable IEEE 802.11a standards-based wireless technology. ♦ Roaming support between access points when configured in infrastructure mode. ♦ Up...
HA311 User Manual
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... requirements have been met: ♦ You must have a Pentium III Class PC 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 ...to repack the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter if you need to the Support Information Card for product updates, product support, and product warranty registrations, register online on the NETGEAR Web page at: http://www.NETGEAR.com. You should contain: ♦ One HA311 802.11a Wireless PCI Adapter with an available PCI 2.2 compliant ...
... requirements have been met: ♦ You must have a Pentium III Class PC 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 ...to repack the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter if you need to the Support Information Card for product updates, product support, and product warranty registrations, register online on the NETGEAR Web page at: http://www.NETGEAR.com. You should contain: ♦ One HA311 802.11a Wireless PCI Adapter with an available PCI 2.2 compliant ...
HA311 User Manual
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... minutes: Install the HA311 utility software. Test the network connection status. Install the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter. Install the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter driver. ♦ Windows XP, 2000, ME, NT 4.0 or Windows 98 Second Edition installed. With a few simple steps, you how to page 8, Chapter 2-Installation. 7 Get Started Now! To begin the installation process, turn to install and use NETGEAR's HA311 802.11a Wireless PCI Adapter.
... minutes: Install the HA311 utility software. Test the network connection status. Install the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter. Install the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter driver. ♦ Windows XP, 2000, ME, NT 4.0 or Windows 98 Second Edition installed. With a few simple steps, you how to page 8, Chapter 2-Installation. 7 Get Started Now! To begin the installation process, turn to install and use NETGEAR's HA311 802.11a Wireless PCI Adapter.
HA311 User Manual
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...NT or 2000, you will need administrative privileges to complete the installation of the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter software. Insert the HA311 Resource CD-ROM into your PC and logon to install the NETGEAR HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter Utility software and driver in C:\WINDOWS\OPTIONS\INSTALL\ or C:\WINDOWS\OPTIONS\CABS\..... 2. CHAPTER 2-INSTALLATION This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install the HA311 driver utility software. Note: Windows 98 SE and Windows ME users may need to use the HA311 Installation program to install the HA311 802.11a Wireless PCI Adapter.
...NT or 2000, you will need administrative privileges to complete the installation of the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter software. Insert the HA311 Resource CD-ROM into your PC and logon to install the NETGEAR HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter Utility software and driver in C:\WINDOWS\OPTIONS\INSTALL\ or C:\WINDOWS\OPTIONS\CABS\..... 2. CHAPTER 2-INSTALLATION This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install the HA311 driver utility software. Note: Windows 98 SE and Windows ME users may need to use the HA311 Installation program to install the HA311 802.11a Wireless PCI Adapter.
HA311 User Manual
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To continue the installation process for your computer if they haven't already been installed. If you are using Windows 98 SE or Windows ME, insert the Windows installation CD if prompted. Follow the instructions to Step 2-Install the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter, on your HA311, proceed to complete the WMI installation. 8. The HA311 installation program will automatically launch the Microsoft WMI Installation Wizard to install the Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) Core Components on the next page. 13
To continue the installation process for your computer if they haven't already been installed. If you are using Windows 98 SE or Windows ME, insert the Windows installation CD if prompted. Follow the instructions to Step 2-Install the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter, on your HA311, proceed to complete the WMI installation. 8. The HA311 installation program will automatically launch the Microsoft WMI Installation Wizard to install the Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) Core Components on the next page. 13
HA311 User Manual
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... Step 2-Install the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter HARDWARE DESCRIPTION The HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter has two interfaces: ♦ A 32-bit PCI connector that connects to any PC with another wireless node or the associated Access Point. There are two green LEDs, Network (NWK) and Power (PWR), that remains outside of the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter with an available PCI slot. ♦ A wireless interface that indicate the...
... Step 2-Install the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter HARDWARE DESCRIPTION The HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter has two interfaces: ♦ A 32-bit PCI connector that connects to any PC with another wireless node or the associated Access Point. There are two green LEDs, Network (NWK) and Power (PWR), that remains outside of the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter with an available PCI slot. ♦ A wireless interface that indicate the...
HA311 User Manual
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Insert the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter into the PCI slot as displayed in these illustrations: The HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter card should be firmly fitted and screwed into the PCI slot. 15 4.
Insert the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter into the PCI slot as displayed in these illustrations: The HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter card should be firmly fitted and screwed into the PCI slot. 15 4.
HA311 User Manual
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If you are using a desktop PC case, it will look like this once installed. 5. 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. 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.
If you are using a desktop PC case, it will look like this once installed. 5. 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. 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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...restart your PC and logon to install the driver and initialize the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter. 17 FOR WINDOWS XP, 2000, ME, AND 98 SE USERS 1. Step 3-Install the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter Driver Once you have installed the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter, you will need to restart your computer. Turn on page ... 2000 to Windows, if applicable. 2. For Windows 98 SE and Windows ME users, Windows automatically will find the new HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter and display the Digital Signature Not Found message window. To do this, please follow the instructions on your computer in the...
...restart your PC and logon to install the driver and initialize the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter. 17 FOR WINDOWS XP, 2000, ME, AND 98 SE USERS 1. Step 3-Install the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter Driver Once you have installed the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter, you will need to restart your computer. Turn on page ... 2000 to Windows, if applicable. 2. For Windows 98 SE and Windows ME users, Windows automatically will find the new HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter and display the Digital Signature Not Found message window. To do this, please follow the instructions on your computer in the...
HA311 User Manual
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Restart your PC, if prompted. Please proceed to install the driver and initialize the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter. Click the Continue Anyway button to allow Windows 2000 to the next page, Verifying Driver Installation. 18 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). The Hardware Installation window indicates that HA311 has not passed Windows logo testing. Click Finish to close the Found New Hardware Wizard. 3.
Restart your PC, if prompted. Please proceed to install the driver and initialize the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter. Click the Continue Anyway button to allow Windows 2000 to the next page, Verifying Driver Installation. 18 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). The Hardware Installation window indicates that HA311 has not passed Windows logo testing. Click Finish to close the Found New Hardware Wizard. 3.
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...on or beside it, then it has been successfully installed. (If one of these instructions to Appendix A- 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 page.... 3. Click the Device Manager folder tab. 4. Refer to verify that the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter driver has been successfully installed on your PC. 1. 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 symbols does appear, ...
...on or beside it, then it has been successfully installed. (If one of these instructions to Appendix A- 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 page.... 3. Click the Device Manager folder tab. 4. Refer to verify that the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter driver has been successfully installed on your PC. 1. 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 symbols does appear, ...
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To continue the installation process for your HA311, proceed to Step 4- The Device Status window will appear and should indicate that the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter is functioning properly. Configure the HA311 Network Settings, on page 23. 20 5. Double-click NETGEAR HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter.
To continue the installation process for your HA311, proceed to Step 4- The Device Status window will appear and should indicate that the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter is functioning properly. Configure the HA311 Network Settings, on page 23. 20 5. Double-click NETGEAR HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter.
HA311 User Manual
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...button to the next page, Verifying NT 4.0 Driver Installation. 21 Select NETGEAR HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter and click OK. 8. The Resources and Properties dialog box will be displayed. Click OK. 9. Click Close. 10. Insert the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter Resource CD-ROM into your PC. Click Yes when prompted if you ... from which to reboot your CD-ROM drive. FOR WINDOWS NT 4.0 USERS 1. The Select Network Adapter dialog box will be displayed and list a number of network adapter cards. Modify the IRQ or Memory Base if necessary. The Network dialog box will be displayed. ...
...button to the next page, Verifying NT 4.0 Driver Installation. 21 Select NETGEAR HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter and click OK. 8. The Resources and Properties dialog box will be displayed. Click OK. 9. Click Close. 10. Insert the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter Resource CD-ROM into your PC. Click Yes when prompted if you ... from which to reboot your CD-ROM drive. FOR WINDOWS NT 4.0 USERS 1. The Select Network Adapter dialog box will be displayed and list a number of network adapter cards. Modify the IRQ or Memory Base if necessary. The Network dialog box will be displayed. ...
HA311 User Manual
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... have completed Step 3-Install the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter Driver for your PC. 1. A list of devices installed in the system will be shown. The Wireless Adapter entry should indicate that the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter driver has been successfully installed on...HA311, proceed to Step 4- Double-click the Control Panel icon, and then click the Devices tab. From the Windows NT desktop, double-click the My Computer icon. 2. Verifying NT 4.0 Driver Installation After you follow these steps to verify that the Wireless Adapter is started. Scroll down the list to locate the NETGEAR...
... have completed Step 3-Install the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter Driver for your PC. 1. A list of devices installed in the system will be shown. The Wireless Adapter entry should indicate that the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter driver has been successfully installed on...HA311, proceed to Step 4- Double-click the Control Panel icon, and then click the Devices tab. From the Windows NT desktop, double-click the My Computer icon. 2. Verifying NT 4.0 Driver Installation After you follow these steps to verify that the Wireless Adapter is started. Scroll down the list to locate the NETGEAR...
HA311 User Manual
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... by unchecking the "Use windows to configure my wireless network settings" default setting. Step 4-Configure the HA311 Network Settings NETGEAR supplies you modify the various configurable wireless parameters, such as signal quality and link conditions, and to disable the Zero Configuration feature first and invoke the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter Utility later. Windows XP Users: To enable Turbo...
... by unchecking the "Use windows to configure my wireless network settings" default setting. Step 4-Configure the HA311 Network Settings NETGEAR supplies you modify the various configurable wireless parameters, such as signal quality and link conditions, and to disable the Zero Configuration feature first and invoke the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter Utility later. Windows XP Users: To enable Turbo...
HA311 User Manual
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...detection. N/A The Wireless PCI Adapter has communicated successfully with an access point and the signal is strong. 24 Infrastructure mode Either the Wireless PCI Adapter is not able to link to any other wireless node. It displays interface icons for the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter will show the icon... in your SysTray. ABOUT THE HA311 SYSTRAY APPLICATION The SysTray (System Tray)...
...detection. N/A The Wireless PCI Adapter has communicated successfully with an access point and the signal is strong. 24 Infrastructure mode Either the Wireless PCI Adapter is not able to link to any other wireless node. It displays interface icons for the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter will show the icon... in your SysTray. ABOUT THE HA311 SYSTRAY APPLICATION The SysTray (System Tray)...