HA311 Product datasheet
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...this up to interoperate with Windows 98, Me, NT 4.0, 2000, and XP operating systems, and it works with other NETGEAR 802.11a wireless products. NETGEAR provides, 24x7 telephone and e-mail technical support in your home or office, or easily move your network to its distance...network the highest level of up to 54 Mbps, and up with selected local language support during office hours. HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter 8 0 2.11a 5 G H z • Help is there when you need to a wireless network. Easy to get along with, it 's preconfigured to 72 Mbps in an instant! User-friendly software ...
...this up to interoperate with Windows 98, Me, NT 4.0, 2000, and XP operating systems, and it works with other NETGEAR 802.11a wireless products. NETGEAR provides, 24x7 telephone and e-mail technical support in your home or office, or easily move your network to its distance...network the highest level of up to 54 Mbps, and up with selected local language support during office hours. HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter 8 0 2.11a 5 G H z • Help is there when you need to a wireless network. Easy to get along with, it 's preconfigured to 72 Mbps in an instant! User-friendly software ...
HA311 Product datasheet
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... 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. NETGEAR®, the Netgear Logo, the...
... 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. NETGEAR®, the Netgear Logo, the...
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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.... CHAPTER 1-INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of NETGEAR's HA311 802.11a Wireless PCI Adapter. This wireless PCI adapter enables you to 54 Mbps, 72 Mbps in turbo mode. up to network various PC's together without physically laying any wire and delivers high-speed wireless performance - It provides small business networks with reliable, standards-based 802.11a wireless LAN connectivity that is interference-free and...
.... CHAPTER 1-INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of NETGEAR's HA311 802.11a Wireless PCI Adapter. This wireless PCI adapter enables you to 54 Mbps, 72 Mbps in turbo mode. up to network various PC's together without physically laying any wire and delivers high-speed wireless performance - It provides small business networks with reliable, standards-based 802.11a wireless LAN connectivity that is interference-free and...
HA311 User Manual
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... 54 Mbps, 72 Mbps in Turbo mode. Features The key features of the NETGEAR HA311 802.11a Wireless PCI Adapter are: ♦ Reliable IEEE 802.11a standards-based wireless technology. ♦ Roaming support between the wireless nodes is far, the wireless nodes automatically fall back to 5.35 GHz). ♦ Designed for desktop PCs ... in infrastructure mode. ♦ Up to 72 Mbps high-speed rate in turbo mode. ♦ Ultra-reliable, standards-based IEEE 802.11a wireless LAN networking. ♦ Highest level of 6 Mbps. ♦ Secure 40/64-bit/128-bit/152-bit WEP encryption provides secure...
... 54 Mbps, 72 Mbps in Turbo mode. Features The key features of the NETGEAR HA311 802.11a Wireless PCI Adapter are: ♦ Reliable IEEE 802.11a standards-based wireless technology. ♦ Roaming support between the wireless nodes is far, the wireless nodes automatically fall back to 5.35 GHz). ♦ Designed for desktop PCs ... in infrastructure mode. ♦ Up to 72 Mbps high-speed rate in turbo mode. ♦ Ultra-reliable, standards-based IEEE 802.11a wireless LAN networking. ♦ Highest level of 6 Mbps. ♦ Secure 40/64-bit/128-bit/152-bit WEP encryption provides secure...
HA311 User Manual
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...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 integral antenna ♦ One HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter Resource CD-ROM ♦ One HA311 User's Guide (this manual) ♦ One Support Information Card ♦ One... free hard drive space. 6 Package Contents This product package should keep the Support Information Card, along with an available PCI 2.2 compliant slot. ♦ 5 Mbytes of customer support in your area.
...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 integral antenna ♦ One HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter Resource CD-ROM ♦ One HA311 User's Guide (this manual) ♦ One Support Information Card ♦ One... free hard drive space. 6 Package Contents This product package should keep the Support Information Card, along with an available PCI 2.2 compliant slot. ♦ 5 Mbytes of customer support in your area.
HA311 User Manual
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... HA311 802.11a Wireless PCI Adapter is easy to 15 minutes: Install the HA311 utility software. Configure the HA311 network settings. With a few simple steps, you how to install and use NETGEAR's HA311 802.11a Wireless PCI Adapter. Install the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter. To begin the installation process, turn to create a flexible and reliable network. Related NETGEAR IEEE 802.11a Products ♦ HE102 802.11a Wireless Access Point ♦ HA501 802.11a Wireless CardBus Adapter ♦ HR814 802.11a Cable...
... HA311 802.11a Wireless PCI Adapter is easy to 15 minutes: Install the HA311 utility software. Configure the HA311 network settings. With a few simple steps, you how to install and use NETGEAR's HA311 802.11a Wireless PCI Adapter. Install the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter. To begin the installation process, turn to create a flexible and reliable network. Related NETGEAR IEEE 802.11a Products ♦ HE102 802.11a Wireless Access Point ♦ HA501 802.11a Wireless CardBus Adapter ♦ HR814 802.11a Cable...
HA311 User Manual
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... the NETGEAR HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter Utility software and driver in C:\WINDOWS\OPTIONS\INSTALL\ or C:\WINDOWS\OPTIONS\CABS\. Cabinet files with the .CAB file extension) have already been installed 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...
... the NETGEAR HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter Utility software and driver in C:\WINDOWS\OPTIONS\INSTALL\ or C:\WINDOWS\OPTIONS\CABS\. Cabinet files with the .CAB file extension) have already been installed 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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If you are using Windows 98 SE or Windows ME, insert the Windows installation CD if prompted. To continue the installation process for your computer if they haven't already been installed. 8. Follow the instructions to Step 2-Install the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter, on your HA311, proceed to complete the WMI installation. 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
If you are using Windows 98 SE or Windows ME, insert the Windows installation CD if prompted. To continue the installation process for your computer if they haven't already been installed. 8. Follow the instructions to Step 2-Install the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter, on your HA311, proceed to complete the WMI installation. 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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... condition of the PC chassis when the Wireless PCI Adapter is inserted into a PC. Turn off your PC, please follow the instructions below: 1. Step 2-Install the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter HARDWARE DESCRIPTION The HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter has two interfaces: ♦ A 32-bit PCI connector that remains outside of the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter with an available PCI slot. ♦ A wireless interface that connects to any PC with...
... condition of the PC chassis when the Wireless PCI Adapter is inserted into a PC. Turn off your PC, please follow the instructions below: 1. Step 2-Install the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter HARDWARE DESCRIPTION The HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter has two interfaces: ♦ A 32-bit PCI connector that remains outside of the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter with an available PCI slot. ♦ A wireless interface that connects to any PC with...
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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To continue the installation process for your HA311, proceed to the PC. Restore the PC cover and reconnect the power cord 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. Make sure the HA311 antenna is pointing upwards to ensure the best reception.
To continue the installation process for your HA311, proceed to the PC. Restore the PC cover and reconnect the power cord 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. Make sure the HA311 antenna is pointing upwards to ensure the best reception.
HA311 User Manual
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... your PC. For Windows 2000 users, Windows 2000 automatically will detect the newly installed HA311 Wireless Adapter and prompt you to restart your computer in the System Setting Changes message window. 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. Click Yes to allow Windows 2000...
... your PC. For Windows 2000 users, Windows 2000 automatically will detect the newly installed HA311 Wireless Adapter and prompt you to restart your computer in the System Setting Changes message window. 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. Click Yes to allow Windows 2000...
HA311 User Manual
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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. Restart your PC, if prompted. The Hardware Installation window indicates that HA311 has not passed Windows logo testing.
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. Restart your PC, if prompted. The Hardware Installation window indicates that HA311 has not passed Windows logo testing.
HA311 User Manual
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... it, then it has been successfully installed. (If one of these instructions to Appendix A- Double-click Network Adapters. Refer to verify that the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter driver has been successfully installed on your PC. 1. 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...
... it, then it has been successfully installed. (If one of these instructions to Appendix A- Double-click Network Adapters. Refer to verify that the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter driver has been successfully installed on your PC. 1. 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...
HA311 User Manual
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5. 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 To continue the installation process for your HA311, proceed to Step 4- Double-click NETGEAR HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter.
5. 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 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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.... Click OK. 9. Answer accordingly. 11. From the Windows NT desktop, double-click the My Computer icon. 3. Insert the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter Resource CD-ROM into your computer and logon to Windows, if applicable. 2. Click OK. 7. The Resources and Properties dialog box will be displayed. The Network ... your PC. Click Close. 10. Turn on your CD-ROM drive. Double-click the Control Panel icon, and then double-click the Network icon. 4. Select NETGEAR HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter and click OK. 8. FOR WINDOWS NT 4.0 USERS 1.
.... Click OK. 9. Answer accordingly. 11. From the Windows NT desktop, double-click the My Computer icon. 3. Insert the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter Resource CD-ROM into your computer and logon to Windows, if applicable. 2. Click OK. 7. The Resources and Properties dialog box will be displayed. The Network ... your PC. Click Close. 10. Turn on your CD-ROM drive. Double-click the Control Panel icon, and then double-click the Network icon. 4. Select NETGEAR HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter and click OK. 8. FOR WINDOWS NT 4.0 USERS 1.
HA311 User Manual
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... shown. Verifying NT 4.0 Driver Installation After you follow these steps to verify that the Wireless Adapter is started. Configure the HA311 Network Settings, on your HA311, proceed to locate the NETGEAR HA501 driver entry. The Wireless Adapter entry should indicate that the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter driver has been successfully installed on the next page. 22 Double-click the Control Panel...
... shown. Verifying NT 4.0 Driver Installation After you follow these steps to verify that the Wireless Adapter is started. Configure the HA311 Network Settings, on your HA311, proceed to locate the NETGEAR HA501 driver entry. The Wireless Adapter entry should indicate that the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter driver has been successfully installed on the next page. 22 Double-click the Control Panel...
HA311 User Manual
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... launch the HA311 Configuration Utility: ♦ Select the HA311 Configuration Utility from the NETGEAR HA311 Adapter Programs group or double-click the HA311 icon that appears in the Wireless Network Connection Properties window by unchecking the "Use windows to disable the Zero Configuration feature first and invoke the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter Utility later. Step 4-Configure the HA311 Network Settings NETGEAR supplies you...
... launch the HA311 Configuration Utility: ♦ Select the HA311 Configuration Utility from the NETGEAR HA311 Adapter Programs group or double-click the HA311 icon that appears in the Wireless Network Connection Properties window by unchecking the "Use windows to disable the Zero Configuration feature first and invoke the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter Utility later. Step 4-Configure the HA311 Network Settings NETGEAR supplies you...
HA311 User Manual
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... color Red Yellow Green Ad-hoc mode The Wireless PCI Adapter has not initiated communication with any access point, or the link between the Wireless PCI Adapter and the associated access point is lost. It displays interface icons for the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter will show the icon in your SysTray. N/A The Wireless PCI Adapter has communicated successfully with an access point and...
... color Red Yellow Green Ad-hoc mode The Wireless PCI Adapter has not initiated communication with any access point, or the link between the Wireless PCI Adapter and the associated access point is lost. It displays interface icons for the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter will show the icon in your SysTray. N/A The Wireless PCI Adapter has communicated successfully with an access point and...