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... Chapter 1 Basic Setup 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...
... Chapter 1 Basic Setup 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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... you connect a PC computer to wireless networks. 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). 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...
... you connect a PC computer to wireless networks. 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). 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...
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.... NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Your WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter factory default basic settings are covered in this chapter explain how to install the WN311T to connect to -Computer (Ad Hoc) instructions are : • Network Name Service Set Identification (SSID): Any (First available network) Note: In order for Updates window opens. Wireless security, advanced settings, and Computer-to a network with a wireless access point or wireless adapter...
.... NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Your WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter factory default basic settings are covered in this chapter explain how to install the WN311T to connect to -Computer (Ad Hoc) instructions are : • Network Name Service Set Identification (SSID): Any (First available network) Note: In order for Updates window opens. Wireless security, advanced settings, and Computer-to a network with a wireless access point or wireless adapter...
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... choice. Figure 1-3 c. Click Next to a wireless network. Connect to accept. 4. Hidden Network Figure 1-4 Basic Setup 1-5 v2.0, February 2007 Click Next to a network (recommended). You will be prompted to let the wizard help you connect to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. 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...
... choice. Figure 1-3 c. Click Next to a wireless network. Connect to accept. 4. Hidden Network Figure 1-4 Basic Setup 1-5 v2.0, February 2007 Click Next to a network (recommended). You will be prompted to let the wizard help you connect to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. 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...
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... tray and on the wireless PCI adapter show an alternate blink when the wireless PCI adapter is a good connection, the LEDs blink together. - b. The Smart Wizard will detect if the network uses security or not. It could take up to a minute for saving a Profile. The LEDs show the network connection. - NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID).
... tray and on the wireless PCI adapter show an alternate blink when the wireless PCI adapter is a good connection, the LEDs blink together. - b. The Smart Wizard will detect if the network uses security or not. It could take up to a minute for saving a Profile. The LEDs show the network connection. - NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID).
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... joined. • Locked: security enabled. • Unlocked: security not enabled. Wireless throughput measured in your network connection. • Connected to Internet: Wireless Internet connection is OK. • Connected to Router: Wireless connection to the router is OK but there is strongest. Note: To optimize throughput, connect to a network with one another. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Smart Wizard Status Bar The status bar is...
... joined. • Locked: security enabled. • Unlocked: security not enabled. Wireless throughput measured in your network connection. • Connected to Internet: Wireless Internet connection is OK. • Connected to Router: Wireless connection to the router is OK but there is strongest. Note: To optimize throughput, connect to a network with one another. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Smart Wizard Status Bar The status bar is...
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... WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter to connect to your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and how to set up wireless security for the WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter so that it matches the wireless security settings for your network. Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security This chapter explains how to use the Smart Wizard, then you are working with the Vista configuration utility, see the online document: http://documentation.netgear...
... WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter to connect to your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and how to set up wireless security for the WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter so that it matches the wireless security settings for your network. Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security This chapter explains how to use the Smart Wizard, then you are working with the Vista configuration utility, see the online document: http://documentation.netgear...
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... details about wireless networks: 1. The following page: 2-2 Network Connections and Wireless Security v2.0, February 2007 You can use the Networks tab to change the WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter wireless settings. To view information about wireless networks in your area. • Choose the network that you reboot your desktop and in the Windows System Tray. Click the Networks tab to open the Smart Wizard. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual...
... details about wireless networks: 1. The following page: 2-2 Network Connections and Wireless Security v2.0, February 2007 You can use the Networks tab to change the WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter wireless settings. To view information about wireless networks in your area. • Choose the network that you reboot your desktop and in the Windows System Tray. Click the Networks tab to open the Smart Wizard. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual...
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See "Finding a Network" on page 2-4. • Connect: Connect to the network that as a security measure, some wireless access points do not broadcast their SSID. 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 heading to a network. Note that you selected. •...
See "Finding a Network" on page 2-4. • Connect: Connect to the network that as a security measure, some wireless access points do not broadcast their SSID. 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 heading to a network. Note that you selected. •...
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If you need to know the security settings for each network with the wireless network and security settings. The Settings tab page opens. 2. On the Networks tab page, click Find a Network. Use the icon to Find a Network: 1. Figure 2-5 2-4 Hidden Network Network Connections and Wireless Security v2.0, February 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Finding a Network During the WN311T software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available...
If you need to know the security settings for each network with the wireless network and security settings. The Settings tab page opens. 2. On the Networks tab page, click Find a Network. Use the icon to Find a Network: 1. Figure 2-5 2-4 Hidden Network Network Connections and Wireless Security v2.0, February 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Finding a Network During the WN311T software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available...
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... can store multiple profiles and recall the one which matches the network you use the Status Bar to save your network connection. Then, you can set up: • Access Point (Infrastructure) - Network Connections and Wireless Security 2-5 v2.0, February 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual 3. Select a network from the drop-down list. You can easily load the profile that you can...
... can store multiple profiles and recall the one which matches the network you use the Status Bar to save your network connection. Then, you can set up: • Access Point (Infrastructure) - Network Connections and Wireless Security 2-5 v2.0, February 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual 3. Select a network from the drop-down list. You can easily load the profile that you can...
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... 2-3 2. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly the SSID used by the access point. 3. Click Apply. b. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router Follow these instructions to set up the WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter to connect to the previous settings. 2-6 Network Connections and Wireless Security v2.0, February 2007 Use the...
... 2-3 2. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly the SSID used by the access point. 3. Click Apply. b. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router Follow these instructions to set up the WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter to connect to the previous settings. 2-6 Network Connections and Wireless Security v2.0, February 2007 Use the...
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... the Smart Wizard for file and printer access on your computers. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual 4. You can check the status bar in Appendix B. Ad Hoc mode requires either static IP addresses (such as Netscape or Internet Explorer to connect to the PC Networking Tutorial included on the Resource CD. The Settings page opens. Figure...
... the Smart Wizard for file and printer access on your computers. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual 4. You can check the status bar in Appendix B. Ad Hoc mode requires either static IP addresses (such as Netscape or Internet Explorer to connect to the PC Networking Tutorial included on the Resource CD. The Settings page opens. Figure...
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... your Resource CD. b. Click the Save Profile button. c. Configure the PC network settings. Click Apply. Figure 2-7 2-8 Network Connections and Wireless Security v2.0, February 2007 Click Apply. 3. b. Verify wireless connectivity between your settings in this profile. a. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual 2. Select or enter the Network Name (SSID) for the Network Type. c. Note: For instructions on configuring static IP addresses, refer to...
... your Resource CD. b. Click the Save Profile button. c. Configure the PC network settings. Click Apply. Figure 2-7 2-8 Network Connections and Wireless Security v2.0, February 2007 Click Apply. 3. b. Verify wireless connectivity between your settings in this profile. a. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual 2. Select or enter the Network Name (SSID) for the Network Type. c. Note: For instructions on configuring static IP addresses, refer to...
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... -Computer (Ad Hoc) network type. 3. Figure 2-4 At this point the connection is configured with 192.168.0.1 as its IP address, type ping -t 192.168.0.1 and then click OK. Click Initiate Ad Hoc. Network Connections and Wireless Security 2-9 v2.0, February ...network. Assuming the target PC is established. On the Settings tab page of the Smart Wizard, select or type the Network Name (SSID). 2. In the Start Ad Hoc field, choose the wireless standard (802.11a, 802.11b, or 802.11g) for problems with the 192.168.0.1 static IP address. c. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T...
... -Computer (Ad Hoc) network type. 3. Figure 2-4 At this point the connection is configured with 192.168.0.1 as its IP address, type ping -t 192.168.0.1 and then click OK. Click Initiate Ad Hoc. Network Connections and Wireless Security 2-9 v2.0, February ...network. Assuming the target PC is established. On the Settings tab page of the Smart Wizard, select or type the Network Name (SSID). 2. In the Start Ad Hoc field, choose the wireless standard (802.11a, 802.11b, or 802.11g) for problems with the 192.168.0.1 static IP address. c. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T...
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... about wireless security, see the wireless reference document at: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm In addition to "Wireless Communications:" in your network. 2-10 Network Connections and Wireless Security v2.0, February 2007 Click OK. Note: The channel number differs depending on the country. The WN311T supports the following types of the wireless data communications. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual 5. The connection speed...
... about wireless security, see the wireless reference document at: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm In addition to "Wireless Communications:" in your network. 2-10 Network Connections and Wireless Security v2.0, February 2007 Click OK. Note: The channel number differs depending on the country. The WN311T supports the following types of the wireless data communications. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual 5. The connection speed...
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..., all wireless devices support the passphrase method. • Manual method. These values are case sensitive. Network Connections and Wireless Security v2.0, February 2007 2-11 Wireless network name (SSID If WEP Authentication is the default WN311T wireless network name (... the wireless network settings. - WEP Encryption key size. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings Print this information. • Network Name (SSID): The Service Set Identification (SSID) identifies the wireless local area network. The...
..., all wireless devices support the passphrase method. • Manual method. These values are case sensitive. Network Connections and Wireless Security v2.0, February 2007 2-11 Wireless network name (SSID If WEP Authentication is the default WN311T wireless network name (... the wireless network settings. - WEP Encryption key size. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings Print this information. • Network Name (SSID): The Service Set Identification (SSID) identifies the wireless local area network. The...
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... can use wireless security to the WN311T wireless security features, you must set up the WN311T with wireless security the Smart Wizard detects it. Or, you try to connect to access the shared resources in your wireless connection by enabling Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption of your WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter. 2-12 Network Connections and Wireless Security v2.0, February 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Wireless Security Many networks use...
... can use wireless security to the WN311T wireless security features, you must set up the WN311T with wireless security the Smart Wizard detects it. Or, you try to connect to access the shared resources in your wireless connection by enabling Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption of your WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter. 2-12 Network Connections and Wireless Security v2.0, February 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Wireless Security Many networks use...
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... below to set to communicate with each other, all wireless devices support the passphrase method. • Manual method. Data Encryption (WEP) Keys. Whichever method you configure in a safe place for creating WEP data encryption keys. These values are case sensitive. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings Print this information. •...
... below to set to communicate with each other, all wireless devices support the passphrase method. • Manual method. Data Encryption (WEP) Keys. Whichever method you configure in a safe place for creating WEP data encryption keys. These values are case sensitive. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings Print this information. •...
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... SSID. In the Profile box, select the profile or type in your computer. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the SSID entered exactly matches the SSID used by the access point. c. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Setting up WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to open the Smart Wizard. b. The Settings tab...
... SSID. In the Profile box, select the profile or type in your computer. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the SSID entered exactly matches the SSID used by the access point. c. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Setting up WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to open the Smart Wizard. b. The Settings tab...
