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.... Windows 2000 users go to accept. 4. You will connect to the Internet, click Check for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 on the CD. c. Usually, you will experience higher throughput when the signal is a problem with a...for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 on configuring wireless security, Ad-hoc mode, or advanced options. Channel The wireless channel used ) and for Updates window opens. Signal strength More dots indicates a stronger signal. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 These ...
.... Windows 2000 users go to accept. 4. You will connect to the Internet, click Check for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 on the CD. c. Usually, you will experience higher throughput when the signal is a problem with a...for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 on configuring wireless security, Ad-hoc mode, or advanced options. Channel The wireless channel used ) and for Updates window opens. Signal strength More dots indicates a stronger signal. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 These ...
WPN311 Product datasheet
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WPN311 RangeMaxTM Wireless PCI Adapter • Help is there when you need - Range Matters Power Under the Hood Simple, Safe, Secure Put the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter to work for you ? For example, if you want to place your home computing environment ... home! up easy and hassle-free. The RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter is an integral part of 802.11g. NETGEAR provides 24x7 technical support* in your desktop computer is optimized for these performance inhibitors. So you need it! The RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter is an advanced Smart MIMO (Multi-In, ...
WPN311 RangeMaxTM Wireless PCI Adapter • Help is there when you need - Range Matters Power Under the Hood Simple, Safe, Secure Put the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter to work for you ? For example, if you want to place your home computing environment ... home! up easy and hassle-free. The RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter is an integral part of 802.11g. NETGEAR provides 24x7 technical support* in your desktop computer is optimized for these performance inhibitors. So you need it! The RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter is an advanced Smart MIMO (Multi-In, ...
WPN311 Product datasheet
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... Requirements - Warranty/Support information card NETGEAR Related Products - RangeMax Wireless PC Card (WPN511) - Advanced product features and configurations are trademarks, or registered trademarks of purchase. Weight: 125 g (4.41 oz) • Electromagnetic Compliance: - Hardware-based 40/64-bit & 128-bit WEP encryption - Windows 98SE, Me, 2000 or XP Package Contents - RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 - Other brand and product...
... Requirements - Warranty/Support information card NETGEAR Related Products - RangeMax Wireless PC Card (WPN511) - Advanced product features and configurations are trademarks, or registered trademarks of purchase. Weight: 125 g (4.41 oz) • Electromagnetic Compliance: - Hardware-based 40/64-bit & 128-bit WEP encryption - Windows 98SE, Me, 2000 or XP Package Contents - RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 - Other brand and product...
WPN311 Reference Manual
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... übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. iii v3.0, January 2007 "To... prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 is intended to be compliant to licensing." FCC RF Radiation Exposure RF Exposure Information The radio module has been evaluated ...
... übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. iii v3.0, January 2007 "To... prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 is intended to be compliant to licensing." FCC RF Radiation Exposure RF Exposure Information The radio module has been evaluated ...
WPN311 Reference Manual
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... following typographical conventions: Italics Bold Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names User input • Formats. This manual is intended for the WPN311 Wireless PCI Adapter according to install, configure, and troubleshoot the WPN311 Wireless PCI Adapter. About This Manual The NETGEAR® RangeMax™ Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual describes how to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 January 2007 i v3.0, January 2007
... following typographical conventions: Italics Bold Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names User input • Formats. This manual is intended for the WPN311 Wireless PCI Adapter according to install, configure, and troubleshoot the WPN311 Wireless PCI Adapter. About This Manual The NETGEAR® RangeMax™ Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual describes how to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 January 2007 i v3.0, January 2007
WPN311 Reference Manual
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...must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in order to the NETGEAR website in the HTML version of This Chapter link at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN311.asp. Double-click on the NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN...according to print. The PDF version of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is dedicated to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Use the PDF of the manual is described in a browser window. - Note: Product updates are available on a link...
...must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in order to the NETGEAR website in the HTML version of This Chapter link at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN311.asp. Double-click on the NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN...according to print. The PDF version of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is dedicated to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Use the PDF of the manual is described in a browser window. - Note: Product updates are available on a link...
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NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual - Click the print icon in a browser window. - Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page. - The PDF version ...
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual - Click the print icon in a browser window. - Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page. - The PDF version ...
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NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual iv v3.0, January 2007
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual iv v3.0, January 2007
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... should contain the following items: • NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 • Installation Guide • NETGEAR CD, including: - If this is a new wireless network installation, use the factory default settings to set up the network and verify wireless connectivity. For more detailed information, see Chapter 2, "Network Connections and Wireless Security". NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines Computers can...
... should contain the following items: • NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 • Installation Guide • NETGEAR CD, including: - If this is a new wireless network installation, use the factory default settings to set up the network and verify wireless connectivity. For more detailed information, see Chapter 2, "Network Connections and Wireless Security". NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines Computers can...
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... instructions to a network with an access point or router. Wireless security, advanced settings, and Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) instructions are : • Network Name Service Set Identification (SSID): Any (First available network) Note: In order for Updates window opens. a. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual Your NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 factory default basic settings are covered in Chapter 2, "Network...
... instructions to a network with an access point or router. Wireless security, advanced settings, and Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) instructions are : • Network Name Service Set Identification (SSID): Any (First available network) Note: In order for Updates window opens. a. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual Your NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 factory default basic settings are covered in Chapter 2, "Network...
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NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual b. Follow the Wizard steps and click Next to continue, and to the up your computer and unplug the power cord. Figure 1-2 d. When the Connection Wizard prompts you can choose to install from the CD. Figure 1-3 1-4 v3.0, January 2007 If not, you , shut down your wireless PCI adapter. Open the case and insert...
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual b. Follow the Wizard steps and click Next to continue, and to the up your computer and unplug the power cord. Figure 1-2 d. When the Connection Wizard prompts you can choose to install from the CD. Figure 1-3 1-4 v3.0, January 2007 If not, you , shut down your wireless PCI adapter. Open the case and insert...
WPN311 Reference Manual
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... to accept. 1-5 v3.0, January 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual a. d. You will be prompted to accept. 4. Connect to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. Figure 1-4 b. Click Next to a wireless network. Windows XP or Vista users can set up the wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utilities. • NETGEAR Smart Wizard: Reveals more information...
... to accept. 1-5 v3.0, January 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual a. d. You will be prompted to accept. 4. Connect to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. Figure 1-4 b. Click Next to a wireless network. Windows XP or Vista users can set up the wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utilities. • NETGEAR Smart Wizard: Reveals more information...
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... to be established. If the network uses security, then the Smart Wizard detects it. e. The WPN311 icon appears in the drop-down list, and the wizard records your wireless connection. The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. Figure 1-1 1-6 v3.0, January 2007 These networks are in ...the system tray and on the desktop. Select the wireless network from the drop-down list, but the Network Name (SSID) is blank. It could take up to a minute for saving a Profile. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual c. Hidden Figure 1-5 Note: Hidden networks do not ...
... to be established. If the network uses security, then the Smart Wizard detects it. e. The WPN311 icon appears in the drop-down list, and the wizard records your wireless connection. The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. Figure 1-1 1-6 v3.0, January 2007 These networks are in ...the system tray and on the desktop. Select the wireless network from the drop-down list, but the Network Name (SSID) is blank. It could take up to a minute for saving a Profile. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual c. Hidden Figure 1-5 Note: Hidden networks do not ...
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...It is not properly seated in the Windows System Tray (SysTray). If the LEDs are off, then the WPN311 Wireless PCI Adapter is color coded to show the status of the connection. • Smart Wizard Status Bar: Clicking on one...wireless PCI adapter is better. Use the status bar to Wireless Networks and the Internet The WPN311 has indicators in the lower right of your wireless and Internet connection. • WPN311 Wireless PCI Adapter LEDs: The LEDs on page 1-7. Check your wireless connectivity. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual 5. WPN311 Icon Colors The WPN311...
...It is not properly seated in the Windows System Tray (SysTray). If the LEDs are off, then the WPN311 Wireless PCI Adapter is color coded to show the status of the connection. • Smart Wizard Status Bar: Clicking on one...wireless PCI adapter is better. Use the status bar to Wireless Networks and the Internet The WPN311 has indicators in the lower right of your wireless and Internet connection. • WPN311 Wireless PCI Adapter LEDs: The LEDs on page 1-7. Check your wireless connectivity. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual 5. WPN311 Icon Colors The WPN311...
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... Figure 1-2 Connection status The following table describes how to open the Connection Wizard. If many wireless networks in Mega bits per second. Usually, you have joined. • Locked: security enabled. • Unlocked: security not enabled. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the icon to interpret the Smart Wizard status bar...
... Figure 1-2 Connection status The following table describes how to open the Connection Wizard. If many wireless networks in Mega bits per second. Usually, you have joined. • Locked: security enabled. • Unlocked: security not enabled. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the icon to interpret the Smart Wizard status bar...
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... (the file ends in these two ways: • Navigate the Windows Start menu to the WPN311 Wireless PCI Adapter program group, select the uninstall option, and follow the screen prompts. • Navigate the Windows Start menu to save. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual If you right-click the system tray icon, you do so, then only the...
... (the file ends in these two ways: • Navigate the Windows Start menu to the WPN311 Wireless PCI Adapter program group, select the uninstall option, and follow the screen prompts. • Navigate the Windows Start menu to save. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual If you right-click the system tray icon, you do so, then only the...
WPN311 Reference Manual
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... a complete and easy to use set of tools to: • View details about wireless networks: 1. You can use the Smart Wizard. Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area You can also scan to search for your wireless PCI adapter • Save your area. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain how to use . •...
... a complete and easy to use set of tools to: • View details about wireless networks: 1. You can use the Smart Wizard. Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area You can also scan to search for your wireless PCI adapter • Save your area. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain how to use . •...
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... the page. • Close: Close the window of wireless network - Figure 2-2 The screen shows the following information for wireless networks. See "Finding a Network" on page 2-4. • Connect: Connect to a wireless network. Access Point (Infrastructure) or Computerto-Computer (Ad ...8226; MAC Address: Identifies the hardware address (MAC Address) of the wireless device broadcasting this information. • Mode: Identifies the type of the Wizard. 2-3 v3.0, January 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual You can interfere with each network scanned: • Network...
... the page. • Close: Close the window of wireless network - Figure 2-2 The screen shows the following information for wireless networks. See "Finding a Network" on page 2-4. • Connect: Connect to a wireless network. Access Point (Infrastructure) or Computerto-Computer (Ad ...8226; MAC Address: Identifies the hardware address (MAC Address) of the wireless device broadcasting this information. • Mode: Identifies the type of the Wizard. 2-3 v3.0, January 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual You can interfere with each network scanned: • Network...
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Figure 2-6 2-4 Hidden Network v3.0, January 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual Finding a Network During the WPN311 software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. For example, if Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is used then you need to know the security settings for each network with the wireless network and security settings. Follow the steps below...
Figure 2-6 2-4 Hidden Network v3.0, January 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual Finding a Network During the WPN311 software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. For example, if Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is used then you need to know the security settings for each network with the wireless network and security settings. Follow the steps below...
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... and Profile. • Default: The Profile named Default automatically scans for a particular wireless network. You can easily load the profile that has all the settings for any available network. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual 3. If you select a hidden network then you want to replace the ....11 infrastructure mode. • Computer-to store all the settings that you are using at : http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm. 2-5 v3.0, January 2007 If you do not enter a name in Profile. For more information, see the...
... and Profile. • Default: The Profile named Default automatically scans for a particular wireless network. You can easily load the profile that has all the settings for any available network. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual 3. If you select a hidden network then you want to replace the ....11 infrastructure mode. • Computer-to store all the settings that you are using at : http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm. 2-5 v3.0, January 2007 If you do not enter a name in Profile. For more information, see the...