WN311T Installation Guide
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.... If the CD main page does not appear, double click Autorun.exe on the desktop, and the Settings page opens. Now, insert the wireless PCI adapter. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T These setup instructions assume that you will be prompted to select the country where you are located. Connection Indicator Description Connected to be established...
.... If the CD main page does not appear, double click Autorun.exe on the desktop, and the Settings page opens. Now, insert the wireless PCI adapter. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T These setup instructions assume that you will be prompted to select the country where you are located. Connection Indicator Description Connected to be established...
WN311T Product datasheet
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... it! Touchless WiFi Security makes creating the highest level of up to be connected. WN311T RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter • Help is simple thanks to NETGEAR's Smart Wizard™ and 24/7 technical support*. Experience the NEXT generation - RangeMax NEXT extends the possibilities of your wireless home network by providing a Steady-Stream of network security easy and includes WEP, WPA...
... it! Touchless WiFi Security makes creating the highest level of up to be connected. WN311T RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter • Help is simple thanks to NETGEAR's Smart Wizard™ and 24/7 technical support*. Experience the NEXT generation - RangeMax NEXT extends the possibilities of your wireless home network by providing a Steady-Stream of network security easy and includes WEP, WPA...
WN311T Product datasheet
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...RangeMax™ N N N N N N N N RangeMax™ NEXT N N N N N N N N N N N N N Compare the Advantages of the NEXT Generation in Wireless Connectivity First, there was RangeMax, which gives consumers a new level of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, Connect with the RangeMax NEXT Wireless... provided for 90 days from IEEE standard 802.11 specifications. WN311T RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter Great for Key Features Wireless Coverage Compatibility Security Broadband Internet sharing Faster connections for multiple users...
...RangeMax™ N N N N N N N N RangeMax™ NEXT N N N N N N N N N N N N N Compare the Advantages of the NEXT Generation in Wireless Connectivity First, there was RangeMax, which gives consumers a new level of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, Connect with the RangeMax NEXT Wireless... provided for 90 days from IEEE standard 802.11 specifications. WN311T RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter Great for Key Features Wireless Coverage Compatibility Security Broadband Internet sharing Faster connections for multiple users...
WN311T User Manual
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...installé à l'extérieur, il doit faire l'objet d'une licence." tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslušnými ...B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 et CNR-210 du Canada. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. FCC RF Radiation Exposure RF Exposure Information The...
...installé à l'extérieur, il doit faire l'objet d'une licence." tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslušnými ...B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 et CNR-210 du Canada. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. FCC RF Radiation Exposure RF Exposure Information The...
WN311T User Manual
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...: Italics Bold Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names User input • Formats. This manual is intended for the WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter according to install, configure, and troubleshoot the NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T. About This Manual The NETGEAR® RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual describes how to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T February 2007 i v2.0, February 2007
...: Italics Bold Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names User input • Formats. This manual is intended for the WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter according to install, configure, and troubleshoot the NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T. About This Manual The NETGEAR® RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual describes how to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T February 2007 i v2.0, February 2007
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NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to print ...and an button. website at a time •A button that displays the table of the manual is available on the NETGEAR, Inc. Click the PDF of This Chapter link at http://www.adobe.com. ii v2.0, February 2007 How to Print... The HTML version of this manual you can choose one page at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WN311T.asp. Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in the HTML View.
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to print ...and an button. website at a time •A button that displays the table of the manual is available on the NETGEAR, Inc. Click the PDF of This Chapter link at http://www.adobe.com. ii v2.0, February 2007 How to Print... The HTML version of this manual you can choose one page at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WN311T.asp. Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in the HTML View.
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NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual - Click the print icon in the manual. The PDF version of the window. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single ...
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual - Click the print icon in the manual. The PDF version of the window. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single ...
WN311T User Manual
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NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual iv v2.0, February 2007
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual iv v2.0, February 2007
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... 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 Install Guide • Resource CD, including: - Driver software - Advanced wireless network set up is designed for repair. 1-1 v2.0, February 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual (this document) • Warranty card • Support information card If any...
... 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 Install Guide • Resource CD, including: - Driver software - Advanced wireless network set up is designed for repair. 1-1 v2.0, February 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual (this document) • Warranty card • Support information card If any...
WN311T User Manual
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...or have metal, or metal mesh, the effective range will need to set up the network and verify wireless connectivity. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual What You Need Before You Begin You must verify that your computer meets the minimum system requirements and get ...the wireless network configuration settings of the WLAN where you will connect before you will decrease if such materials ...
...or have metal, or metal mesh, the effective range will need to set up the network and verify wireless connectivity. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual What You Need Before You Begin You must verify that your computer meets the minimum system requirements and get ...the wireless network configuration settings of the WLAN where you will connect before you will decrease if such materials ...
WN311T User Manual
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... Set Identification (SSID): Any (First available network) Note: In order for Updates window opens. 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 use the same wireless network name (SSID). • Network Mode (Infrastructure or Ad-hoc): Infrastructure • Data...
... Set Identification (SSID): Any (First available network) Note: In order for Updates window opens. 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 use the same wireless network name (SSID). • Network Mode (Infrastructure or Ad-hoc): Infrastructure • Data...
WN311T User Manual
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... Step b. Windows 2000 users go to select the country where you are located. Windows XP or Vista users can set up the wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utilities. Now, insert the wireless PCI adapter. a. Select the country and click Agree. 3. When prompted, shut down the computer. e. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual 2. a. c.
... Step b. Windows 2000 users go to select the country where you are located. Windows XP or Vista users can set up the wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utilities. Now, insert the wireless PCI adapter. a. Select the country and click Agree. 3. When prompted, shut down the computer. e. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual 2. a. c.
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... prompted to let the wizard help you connect to accept. 4. Connect to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. Select the wireless network from the drop-down list, and the wizard records your choice. a. Click Next to a wireless network. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual • NETGEAR Smart Wizard: Reveals more information about each network and makes it easier to troubleshoot...
... prompted to let the wizard help you connect to accept. 4. Connect to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. Select the wireless network from the drop-down list, and the wizard records your choice. a. Click Next to a wireless network. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual • NETGEAR Smart Wizard: Reveals more information about each network and makes it easier to troubleshoot...
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... properly seated in the lower right of the page shows details about your connection to a wireless network and to be established. See "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 1-7 • WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter LEDs: The LEDs on the desktop, and the Settings page opens. Follow the Wizard steps...The Smart Wizard will detect if the network uses security or not. It could take up to a minute for saving a Profile. 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 drop-down list, but...
... properly seated in the lower right of the page shows details about your connection to a wireless network and to be established. See "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 1-7 • WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter LEDs: The LEDs on the desktop, and the Settings page opens. Follow the Wizard steps...The Smart Wizard will detect if the network uses security or not. It could take up to a minute for saving a Profile. 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 drop-down list, but...
WN311T User Manual
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.... • Locked: security enabled. • Unlocked: security not enabled. More dots indicates a stronger signal. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Smart Wizard Status Bar The status bar is strongest. Security Channel Throughput Wireless network Signal strength Find a Network Figure 1-2 Connection status Wireless network Security Channel Throughput Signal strength Find a Network Connection status Understanding the Status Bar...
.... • Locked: security enabled. • Unlocked: security not enabled. More dots indicates a stronger signal. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Smart Wizard Status Bar The status bar is strongest. Security Channel Throughput Wireless network Signal strength Find a Network Figure 1-2 Connection status Wireless network Security Channel Throughput Signal strength Find a Network Connection status Understanding the Status Bar...
WN311T User Manual
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... notification feature by clearing check mark on the desktop and in the Windows System Tray. Check your configuration or try moving wireless node. Figure 1-3 WN311T Icon Colors The WN311T icon is better. 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...
... notification feature by clearing check mark on the desktop and in the Windows System Tray. Check your configuration or try moving wireless node. Figure 1-3 WN311T Icon Colors The WN311T icon is better. 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...
WN311T User Manual
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... to save. Download the upgrade from your computer. 4. They will not be available at the NETGEAR website. Basic Setup 1-9 v2.0, February 2007 To install an upgrade, follow these steps. 1. Run the installer that you downloaded (the file ends in .exe). 6. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Upgrading the WN311T Software Upgrades may be retained. 2. Remove the...
... to save. Download the upgrade from your computer. 4. They will not be available at the NETGEAR website. Basic Setup 1-9 v2.0, February 2007 To install an upgrade, follow these steps. 1. Run the installer that you downloaded (the file ends in .exe). 6. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Upgrading the WN311T Software Upgrades may be retained. 2. Remove the...
WN311T User Manual
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NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual 1-10 v2.0, February 2007 Basic Setup
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual 1-10 v2.0, February 2007 Basic Setup
WN311T User Manual
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... opens. 2. This software automatically restarts when you want to use the Smart Wizard. The following page: 2-2 Network Connections and Wireless Security v2.0, February 2007 Click the Networks tab to change the WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter wireless settings. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain how to use the Networks tab to view all available...
... opens. 2. This software automatically restarts when you want to use the Smart Wizard. The following page: 2-2 Network Connections and Wireless Security v2.0, February 2007 Click the Networks tab to change the WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter wireless settings. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain how to use the Networks tab to view all available...
WN311T User Manual
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NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual You can interfere with each network scanned: • Network Name (SSID): The name assigned to a network. Figure 2-2 The screen shows the following information for wireless networks. Note that you selected. • Scan: Check for each other. In such ...will still be displayed. • Channel: The channel determines which operating frequency will be used. • Security: Identifies whether the wireless network uses security settings such as WEP, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-PSK. • Signal: Identifies the signal strength of the ...
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual You can interfere with each network scanned: • Network Name (SSID): The name assigned to a network. Figure 2-2 The screen shows the following information for wireless networks. Note that you selected. • Scan: Check for each other. In such ...will still be displayed. • Channel: The channel determines which operating frequency will be used. • Security: Identifies whether the wireless network uses security settings such as WEP, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-PSK. • Signal: Identifies the signal strength of the ...