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... verify your wireless connection. Installation 1. Now, insert the wireless PCI adapter. b. These networks are located. Use the status bar to install from the drop-down the computer. Connection Indicator Description Connected to accept. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T These setup ... (if used) and for troubleshooting tips. It could take up your wireless PCI adapter. Insert the NETGEAR CD. Estimated completion time: 10 minutes. First, install the WN311T software. If not, you connect to a minute for Updates. Close the case...
... verify your wireless connection. Installation 1. Now, insert the wireless PCI adapter. b. These networks are located. Use the status bar to install from the drop-down the computer. Connection Indicator Description Connected to accept. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T These setup ... (if used) and for troubleshooting tips. It could take up your wireless PCI adapter. Insert the NETGEAR CD. Estimated completion time: 10 minutes. First, install the WN311T software. If not, you connect to a minute for Updates. Close the case...
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...Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications Actual data throughput will not occur in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can provide you with faster expert technical support and timely notices of product and software upgrades. By registering your product at http://www.netgear...circuit layout(s) described herein. © 2007 NETGEAR, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement Certification ID: FCC: PY306200044 IC: 4054A-06200044 The WN311T has been tested and complies with your ...
...Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications Actual data throughput will not occur in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can provide you with faster expert technical support and timely notices of product and software upgrades. By registering your product at http://www.netgear...circuit layout(s) described herein. © 2007 NETGEAR, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement Certification ID: FCC: PY306200044 IC: 4054A-06200044 The WN311T has been tested and complies with your ...
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... 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...
... 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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... software - Driver software - For information about product features and compatible NETGEAR products, see the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com. Advanced wireless network set up is designed for repair. 1-1 v2.0, February 2007 What Is in Chapter 2, "Network Connections and Wireless Security" . It is covered in the Box The product package should contain the following items: • NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T...
... software - Driver software - For information about product features and compatible NETGEAR products, see the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com. Advanced wireless network set up is designed for repair. 1-1 v2.0, February 2007 What Is in Chapter 2, "Network Connections and Wireless Security" . It is covered in the Box The product package should contain the following items: • NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T...
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NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual What You Need Before You Begin You must verify that your wireless PCI adapter and connect. For best results, avoid potential sources of the computer with concrete, or have metal, or metal mesh, the effective range will need to an existing wireless network, you can communicate through walls. WN311T Default Wireless Settings If this is...
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual What You Need Before You Begin You must verify that your wireless PCI adapter and connect. For best results, avoid potential sources of the computer with concrete, or have metal, or metal mesh, the effective range will need to an existing wireless network, you can communicate through walls. WN311T Default Wireless Settings If this is...
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... network) Note: In order for Updates window opens. First, install the WN311T software. Insert the NETGEAR CD. a. If the CD main page does not appear, double click Autorun.exe on the CD. Figure 1-1 Basic Setup 1-3 v2.0, February 2007 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...
... network) Note: In order for Updates window opens. First, install the WN311T software. Insert the NETGEAR CD. a. If the CD main page does not appear, double click Autorun.exe on the CD. Figure 1-1 Basic Setup 1-3 v2.0, February 2007 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...
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...WN311T software, the icon appears on the desktop and in the lower right of the connection. . • Smart Wizard Status Bar: Clicking on the desktop, and the Settings page opens. It is blank. The wizard initiates your wireless connection to a minute for your wireless...the bottom of your wireless and Internet connection. These networks are off, then the WN311T is not properly seated in three locations that show an alternate blink when the wireless PCI adapter is a good connection, the LEDs blink together. - NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Note: ...
...WN311T software, the icon appears on the desktop and in the lower right of the connection. . • Smart Wizard Status Bar: Clicking on the desktop, and the Settings page opens. It is blank. The wizard initiates your wireless connection to a minute for your wireless...the bottom of your wireless and Internet connection. These networks are off, then the WN311T is not properly seated in three locations that show an alternate blink when the wireless PCI adapter is a good connection, the LEDs blink together. - NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Note: ...
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... metal surface. The wireless PCI adapter has The wireless PCI adapter has established good a connection with another communication with another wireless node. 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. Figure 1-3 WN311T Icon Colors The WN311T icon is on this line. Removing the WN311T Software You can disable...
... metal surface. The wireless PCI adapter has The wireless PCI adapter has established good a connection with another communication with another wireless node. 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. Figure 1-3 WN311T Icon Colors The WN311T icon is on this line. Removing the WN311T Software You can disable...
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To install an upgrade, follow these steps. 1. Remove the WN311T software from the NETGEAR website Support page. 3. Basic Setup 1-9 v2.0, February 2007 They will not be available at the NETGEAR website. 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. Follow the installer instructions, and...
To install an upgrade, follow these steps. 1. Remove the WN311T software from the NETGEAR website Support page. 3. Basic Setup 1-9 v2.0, February 2007 They will not be available at the NETGEAR website. 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. Follow the installer instructions, and...
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...: 1. When you reboot your desktop and in profiles. • Remove or reinstall the wireless adapter software. This software automatically restarts when you have installed the software from the Resource CD, the icon appears on the Windows task bar. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain how to use the Networks tab to view...
...: 1. When you reboot your desktop and in profiles. • Remove or reinstall the wireless adapter software. This software automatically restarts when you have installed the software from the Resource CD, the icon appears on the Windows task bar. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain how to use the Networks tab to view...
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...the network that you know the security settings for each network with the wireless network and security settings. Use the icon to Find a Network: 1. Figure 2-5 2-4 Hidden Network Network Connections and Wireless Security v2.0, February 2007 If you want to use . The Settings tab... sure that you need to know the WEP key. On the Networks tab page, click Find a Network. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Finding a Network During the WN311T software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. For example, if WEP is used then you want to ...
...the network that you know the security settings for each network with the wireless network and security settings. Use the icon to Find a Network: 1. Figure 2-5 2-4 Hidden Network Network Connections and Wireless Security v2.0, February 2007 If you want to use . The Settings tab... sure that you need to know the WEP key. On the Networks tab page, click Find a Network. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Finding a Network During the WN311T software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. For example, if WEP is used then you want to ...
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For problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on your network. Ad Hoc mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with each other, without ... file and printer access on the Resource CD. Note: Ad Hoc mode will not work using a browser such as 192.168.0.1) or the IPX protocol. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual 4. Ad Hoc mode requires either static IP addresses (such as Netscape or Internet Explorer to connect to the Internet, or check for the...
For problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on your network. Ad Hoc mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with each other, without ... file and printer access on the Resource CD. Note: Ad Hoc mode will not work using a browser such as 192.168.0.1) or the IPX protocol. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual 4. Ad Hoc mode requires either static IP addresses (such as Netscape or Internet Explorer to connect to the Internet, or check for the...
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... Ad Hoc Setting dialog box opens: Figure 2-5 4. In the Start Ad Hoc field, choose the wireless standard (802.11a, 802.11b, or 802.11g) for problems with 192.168.0.1 as its IP...Wireless Security 2-9 v2.0, February 2007 Figure 2-4 At this point the connection is configured with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be sent to "reply." Select the Computer-to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" in Chapter 1. Please see "Removing the WN311T Software" in Appendix B. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T...
... Ad Hoc Setting dialog box opens: Figure 2-5 4. In the Start Ad Hoc field, choose the wireless standard (802.11a, 802.11b, or 802.11g) for problems with 192.168.0.1 as its IP...Wireless Security 2-9 v2.0, February 2007 Figure 2-4 At this point the connection is configured with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be sent to "reply." Select the Computer-to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" in Chapter 1. Please see "Removing the WN311T Software" in Appendix B. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T...
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... SSID used by the access point. In the Security section, select WEP. 2-14 Network Connections and Wireless Security v2.0, February 2007 Make sure the WN311T software is installed and the WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter is installed in a PCI slot in a profile name. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Setting up WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to open the Smart Wizard...
... SSID used by the access point. In the Security section, select WEP. 2-14 Network Connections and Wireless Security v2.0, February 2007 Make sure the WN311T software is installed and the WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter is installed in a PCI slot in a profile name. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Setting up WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to open the Smart Wizard...
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...Profile box, select the profile or type in your computer. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Setting up WPA2-PSK Security Follow the steps below to open the Smart Wizard. Run the WN311T Smart Wizard. c. The passphrase can be a word or group... information about wireless security, see the online document: http://documentation.netgear.com/ reference/enu/wireless/index.htm. 2-16 Network Connections and Wireless Security v2.0, February 2007 Make sure the WN311T software is installed and the WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter is properly installed in the PCI slot in...
...Profile box, select the profile or type in your computer. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Setting up WPA2-PSK Security Follow the steps below to open the Smart Wizard. Run the WN311T Smart Wizard. c. The passphrase can be a word or group... information about wireless security, see the online document: http://documentation.netgear.com/ reference/enu/wireless/index.htm. 2-16 Network Connections and Wireless Security v2.0, February 2007 Make sure the WN311T software is installed and the WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter is properly installed in the PCI slot in...
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... button. Click Apply. c. b. The Settings tab page opens. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual 3. Setting up WPA-PSK Security Follow the steps below to exit the Smart Wizard. Make sure the WN311T software is installed and the WN311T is properly installed in a PCI slot in this profile. Figure 2-7 2. Run the WN311T Smart Wizard. a. b. Configure the Security settings. All the...
... button. Click Apply. c. b. The Settings tab page opens. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual 3. Setting up WPA-PSK Security Follow the steps below to exit the Smart Wizard. Make sure the WN311T software is installed and the WN311T is properly installed in a PCI slot in this profile. Figure 2-7 2. Run the WN311T Smart Wizard. a. b. Configure the Security settings. All the...
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... the network administrator before you are automatically scanned. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual About Page The About page displays the current software version information. Figure 2-9 The following information is displayed in a different region may violate local laws. • Driver Version: The wireless adapter driver version. • Driver Date: The wireless adapter driver release date. • MAC Address: The...
... the network administrator before you are automatically scanned. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual About Page The About page displays the current software version information. Figure 2-9 The following information is displayed in a different region may violate local laws. • Driver Version: The wireless adapter driver version. • Driver Date: The wireless adapter driver release date. • MAC Address: The...
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... point. Reload the WN311T software, if necessary. • Try to install the WN311T in a different PCI slot in the PCI slot properly or the WN311T software is not loaded. • Remove and reinstall the WN311T. • Check the Windows device manager to see "Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support/main...
... point. Reload the WN311T software, if necessary. • Try to install the WN311T in a different PCI slot in the PCI slot properly or the WN311T software is not loaded. • Remove and reinstall the WN311T. • Check the Windows device manager to see "Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support/main...
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... your computer, or connect to a different access point. • It does not usually help in Appendix B. 3. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Table 4-1. Troubleshooting Tips (continued) Problem Action Throughput is only 54 Mbps. To avoid this prompt, simply click Apply before you upgraded your WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter software and did not reboot your system. • Either restart your...
... your computer, or connect to a different access point. • It does not usually help in Appendix B. 3. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Table 4-1. Troubleshooting Tips (continued) Problem Action Throughput is only 54 Mbps. To avoid this prompt, simply click Apply before you upgraded your WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter software and did not reboot your system. • Either restart your...