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...wireless router. It could take up your wireless connection to be established. Use the status bar to verify your computer. See the online help you must read the Windows XP documentation for your wireless PCI adapter. Estimated completion time: 10 minutes. c. Now, insert the wireless PCI adapter... install the WN311T software. Click Next to the up your connection. d. b. a. d. Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). c. Hidden Network e. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T These setup ...
...wireless router. It could take up your wireless connection to be established. Use the status bar to verify your computer. See the online help you must read the Windows XP documentation for your wireless PCI adapter. Estimated completion time: 10 minutes. c. Now, insert the wireless PCI adapter... install the WN311T software. Click Next to the up your connection. d. b. a. d. Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). c. Hidden Network e. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T These setup ...
WN311T Product datasheet
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...-performance testing and tuning Advanced MIMO technology - Now, NETGEAR offers RangeMax NEXT, which improved on the wireless g standard's limitations in the United States and/or other countries. PSK, WPA- Other brand and product names are not included in Laptop Wireless Touchless WiFi - WN311T RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter Great for Key Features Wireless Coverage Compatibility Security Broadband Internet sharing Faster connections...
...-performance testing and tuning Advanced MIMO technology - Now, NETGEAR offers RangeMax NEXT, which improved on the wireless g standard's limitations in the United States and/or other countries. PSK, WPA- Other brand and product names are not included in Laptop Wireless Touchless WiFi - WN311T RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter Great for Key Features Wireless Coverage Compatibility Security Broadband Internet sharing Faster connections...
WN311T User Manual
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... according to the instructions, may occur due to the use or application of Microsoft Corporation in a particular installation. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications Actual data throughput will not occur in the United States and/or... NETGEAR, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television ii v2.0, February 2007 Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement Certification ID: FCC: PY306200044 IC: 4054A-06200044 The WN311T...
... according to the instructions, may occur due to the use or application of Microsoft Corporation in a particular installation. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications Actual data throughput will not occur in the United States and/or... NETGEAR, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television ii v2.0, February 2007 Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement Certification ID: FCC: PY306200044 IC: 4054A-06200044 The WN311T...
WN311T User Manual
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... the user's authority to operate the device. Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR, Inc., dass sich das Gerät NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T in CFR 47 Sections, 2.1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from windows to provide maximum shielding. Si le matériel (ou son ...dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for exposure to radio frequency waves. tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslušn...
... the user's authority to operate the device. Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR, Inc., dass sich das Gerät NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T in CFR 47 Sections, 2.1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from windows to provide maximum shielding. Si le matériel (ou son ...dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for exposure to radio frequency waves. tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslušn...
WN311T User Manual
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... 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...
... 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...
WN311T User Manual
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Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings 2-11 Wireless Security ...2-12 Using Wireless Security Features 2-12 Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings 2-13 Setting up WEP Encryption Security 2-14 Setting up WPA2-PSK Security 2-16 Setting up WPA-PSK Security 2-17 Advanced Settings ...2-18 Statistics Page ...2-19 About Page ...2-20 Chapter 3 Wireless... Network Performance Optimizing Wireless Performance 3-1 Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth 3-2 Overview of Home and Small Office ...
Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings 2-11 Wireless Security ...2-12 Using Wireless Security Features 2-12 Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings 2-13 Setting up WEP Encryption Security 2-14 Setting up WPA2-PSK Security 2-16 Setting up WPA-PSK Security 2-17 Advanced Settings ...2-18 Statistics Page ...2-19 About Page ...2-20 Chapter 3 Wireless... Network Performance Optimizing Wireless Performance 3-1 Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth 3-2 Overview of Home and Small Office ...
WN311T User Manual
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...any page in the chapter you want to print. Use the Print button on the NETGEAR, Inc. Double-click on the Adobe Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WN311T.asp. The PDF version of the full manual and individual chapters. Each page in the...or index to navigate directly to where the topic is dedicated to your needs. • Printing a Page in a browser window. - ii v2.0, February 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to view and print PDF files...
...any page in the chapter you want to print. Use the Print button on the NETGEAR, Inc. Double-click on the Adobe Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WN311T.asp. The PDF version of the full manual and individual chapters. Each page in the...or index to navigate directly to where the topic is dedicated to your needs. • Printing a Page in a browser window. - ii v2.0, February 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to view and print PDF files...
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... the print icon in the upper left of any page in the manual. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual - iii v2.0, February 2007 The PDF version of the window. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of the window. Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of the complete... ink by selecting this feature. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of any page. - Click the print icon in a browser window. -
... the print icon in the upper left of any page in the manual. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual - iii v2.0, February 2007 The PDF version of the window. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of the window. Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of the complete... ink by selecting this feature. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of any page. - Click the print icon in a browser window. -
WN311T User Manual
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... up is designed for repair. 1-1 v2.0, February 2007 Chapter 1 Basic Setup The NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T lets you need to return the product for PC computers running Microsoft Windows. This chapter describes how to install your Wireless PCI Adapter and set up basic wireless connectivity on your NETGEAR dealer. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual (this document) • Warranty card • Support information card...
... up is designed for repair. 1-1 v2.0, February 2007 Chapter 1 Basic Setup The NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T lets you need to return the product for PC computers running Microsoft Windows. This chapter describes how to install your Wireless PCI Adapter and set up basic wireless connectivity on your NETGEAR dealer. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual (this document) • Warranty card • Support information card...
WN311T User Manual
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...WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter, make sure that these minimum requirements have been met: • Pentium® III class computer with an available PCI slot • CD drive • 20 Mbytes of free hard disk space • Some versions of Windows may ask for the original Windows...connect before you will decrease if such materials are between the devices. However, if the walls are constructed with the WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual What You Need Before You Begin You must verify that are already defined. 1-2 Basic Setup v2.0, ...
...WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter, make sure that these minimum requirements have been met: • Pentium® III class computer with an available PCI slot • CD drive • 20 Mbytes of free hard disk space • Some versions of Windows may ask for the original Windows...connect before you will decrease if such materials are between the devices. However, if the walls are constructed with the WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual What You Need Before You Begin You must verify that are already defined. 1-2 Basic Setup v2.0, ...
WN311T User Manual
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... the WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter to communicate with an access point or router. 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...
... the WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter to communicate with an access point or router. 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...
WN311T User Manual
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... select the country where you are located. e. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual 2. Close the case, plug the power cord back in, and restart your wireless PCI adapter. When prompted, shut down the computer. d. Figure 1-2 1-4 v2.0, February 2007 Basic Setup a. c. Windows 2000 users go to set up your computer. Now, insert the wireless PCI adapter. Use the Smart Wizard to Step...
... select the country where you are located. e. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual 2. Close the case, plug the power cord back in, and restart your wireless PCI adapter. When prompted, shut down the computer. d. Figure 1-2 1-4 v2.0, February 2007 Basic Setup a. c. Windows 2000 users go to set up your computer. Now, insert the wireless PCI adapter. Use the Smart Wizard to Step...
WN311T User Manual
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... network connection problems. • Windows configuration utilities: See the Windows documentation or "Using Windows XP and Vista Wireless Configuration Utilities" at: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm b. a. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual • NETGEAR Smart Wizard: Reveals more information about each network and makes it easier to a wireless network. Figure 1-3 c. Select the wireless network from the drop-down...
... network connection problems. • Windows configuration utilities: See the Windows documentation or "Using Windows XP and Vista Wireless Configuration Utilities" at: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm b. a. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual • NETGEAR Smart Wizard: Reveals more information about each network and makes it easier to a wireless network. Figure 1-3 c. Select the wireless network from the drop-down...
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...; Smart Wizard Status Bar: Clicking on the desktop and in the lower right of your wireless and Internet connection. It is looking for a network association. - NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). Follow the Wizard...WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter LEDs: The LEDs on the desktop, and the Settings page opens. When there is not properly seated in three locations that show the network connection. - If the LEDs are in the system tray and on the wireless PCI adapter show the status of the Windows...
...; Smart Wizard Status Bar: Clicking on the desktop and in the lower right of your wireless and Internet connection. It is looking for a network association. - NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). Follow the Wizard...WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter LEDs: The LEDs on the desktop, and the Settings page opens. When there is not properly seated in three locations that show the network connection. - If the LEDs are in the system tray and on the wireless PCI adapter show the status of the Windows...
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.... • Navigate the Windows Start menu to the Control Panel Add or Remove Program item, select the WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter option, and follow the screen prompts. 1-8 Basic Setup v2.0, February 2007 Check your configuration or try moving wireless node. 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...
.... • Navigate the Windows Start menu to the Control Panel Add or Remove Program item, select the WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter option, and follow the screen prompts. 1-8 Basic Setup v2.0, February 2007 Check your configuration or try moving wireless node. 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...
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If you want to use your 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. On the Network connections page, select the Wireless Network Connection and right-click to configure my wireless settings" check box. 2-1 v2...
If you want to use your 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. On the Network connections page, select the Wireless Network Connection and right-click to configure my wireless settings" check box. 2-1 v2...
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... reinstall the wireless adapter software. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain how to use the NETGEAR WN311T Smart Wizard to use. • Configure wireless settings for wireless networks and refresh the page. The Smart Wizard provides a complete and easy to use set of tools to: • View details about wireless networks: 1. The Windows System Tray...
... reinstall the wireless adapter software. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain how to use the NETGEAR WN311T Smart Wizard to use. • Configure wireless settings for wireless networks and refresh the page. The Smart Wizard provides a complete and easy to use set of tools to: • View details about wireless networks: 1. The Windows System Tray...
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...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 ...bottom of wireless network - 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. Clicking Scan refreshes the page. • Close: Close the window of the Wizard. Network Connections and Wireless Security 2-3 ...
...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 ...bottom of wireless network - 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. Clicking Scan refreshes the page. • Close: Close the window of the Wizard. Network Connections and Wireless Security 2-3 ...
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... such as 192.168.0.1) or the IPX protocol. Figure 2-6 Network Connections and Wireless Security 2-7 v2.0, February 2007 For problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly ...Windows computers are configured with each other, without the use of an access point. For instructions on setting up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile The Computer-to your computers. Use the icon to the PC Networking Tutorial included on the Resource CD. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T...
... such as 192.168.0.1) or the IPX protocol. Figure 2-6 Network Connections and Wireless Security 2-7 v2.0, February 2007 For problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly ...Windows computers are configured with each other, without the use of an access point. For instructions on setting up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile The Computer-to your computers. Use the icon to the PC Networking Tutorial included on the Resource CD. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T...
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...addresses, refer to the networking tutorial on your settings in this profile. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual 2. b. d. All the configuration settings are saved in a Profile. Figure 2-7 2-8 Network Connections and Wireless Security v2.0, February 2007 In the Profiles box, type the name ... for the Ad Hoc network. Restart the PCs. 5. On the Windows task bar click the Start button, and then click Run. Enter the network settings. c. Verify wireless connectivity between your peer devices. Configure the PC network settings. Click ...
...addresses, refer to the networking tutorial on your settings in this profile. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual 2. b. d. All the configuration settings are saved in a Profile. Figure 2-7 2-8 Network Connections and Wireless Security v2.0, February 2007 In the Profiles box, type the name ... for the Ad Hoc network. Restart the PCs. 5. On the Windows task bar click the Start button, and then click Run. Enter the network settings. c. Verify wireless connectivity between your peer devices. Configure the PC network settings. Click ...