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... NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual on the NETGEAR CD for troubleshooting tips. Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). c. The Connection Wizard initiates your WPN311 Wireless PCI Adapter into a PCI slot. Connection status Identifies the status of the Settings page. For more information about optimizing wireless performance, and network bandwidth, see the Installation Guide for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311...
... NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual on the NETGEAR CD for troubleshooting tips. Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). c. The Connection Wizard initiates your WPN311 Wireless PCI Adapter into a PCI slot. Connection status Identifies the status of the Settings page. For more information about optimizing wireless performance, and network bandwidth, see the Installation Guide for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311...
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... Scope i How to Use This Manual ii How to Print this Manual ...ii Chapter 1 Basic Setup What You Need Before You Begin 1-1 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines 1-2 WPN311 Default Wireless Settings 1-2 Installation ...1-3 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet 1-7 WPN311 Icon Colors 1-7 Smart Wizard Status Bar 1-8 Removing the WPN311 Software 1-9 Upgrading the WPN311 Software 1-9 Chapter 2 Network Connections and...
... Scope i How to Use This Manual ii How to Print this Manual ...ii Chapter 1 Basic Setup What You Need Before You Begin 1-1 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines 1-2 WPN311 Default Wireless Settings 1-2 Installation ...1-3 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet 1-7 WPN311 Icon Colors 1-7 Smart Wizard Status Bar 1-8 Removing the WPN311 Software 1-9 Upgrading the WPN311 Software 1-9 Chapter 2 Network Connections and...
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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 This manual uses the following paragraphs: • Typographical Conventions. This manual is used to highlight information of this manual are described in this manual is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources...
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 This manual uses the following paragraphs: • Typographical Conventions. This manual is used to highlight information of this manual are described in this manual is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources...
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... reader installed in Appendix B, "Related Documents". Double-click on the Adobe website at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN311.asp. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website in order to view and print PDF files. Note: Product updates are available on the...
... reader installed in Appendix B, "Related Documents". Double-click on the Adobe website at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN311.asp. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website in order to view and print PDF files. Note: Product updates are available on the...
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... paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of the window. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual - Click the print icon in the upper left of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. •... Printing the Full Manual. iii v3.0, January 2007 Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page. - The PDF version of the window. Click the Complete PDF...
... paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of the window. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual - Click the print icon in the upper left of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. •... Printing the Full Manual. iii v3.0, January 2007 Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page. - The PDF version of the window. Click the Complete PDF...
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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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..., others outside your immediate area could access your WPN311 Wireless PCI Adapter and set up basic wireless connectivity on page 2-11 in this manual. For information about product features and compatible NETGEAR products, see the NETGEAR website at distances of several hundred feet. Take steps to your needs. The WPN311 Wireless PCI Adapter provides highly effective security features, which are covered in...
..., others outside your immediate area could access your WPN311 Wireless PCI Adapter and set up basic wireless connectivity on page 2-11 in this manual. For information about product features and compatible NETGEAR products, see the NETGEAR website at distances of several hundred feet. Take steps to your needs. The WPN311 Wireless PCI Adapter provides highly effective security features, which are covered in...
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...; 2.4 GHz Cordless phones In general, wireless devices can communicate through walls. Driver Software - NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines Computers can connect over wireless networks indoors at a range that are already defined. 1-2 v3.0, January 2007 Documentation including the printed Installation Guide, and the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual (this is a new wireless network installation, use the factory...
...; 2.4 GHz Cordless phones In general, wireless devices can communicate through walls. Driver Software - NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines Computers can connect over wireless networks indoors at a range that are already defined. 1-2 v3.0, January 2007 Documentation including the printed Installation Guide, and the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual (this is a new wireless network installation, use the factory...
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a. Figure 1-1 1-3 v3.0, January 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual Your NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 factory default basic settings are: • Network Name Service Set Identification (SSID): Any (First available network) Note: In order for Updates window opens. If the CD main page does not appear, double click Autorun.exe on the CD. Wireless security, advanced settings, and Computer-to a network...
a. Figure 1-1 1-3 v3.0, January 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual Your NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 factory default basic settings are: • Network Name Service Set Identification (SSID): Any (First available network) Note: In order for Updates window opens. If the CD main page does not appear, double click Autorun.exe on the CD. Wireless security, advanced settings, and Computer-to a network...
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...g. Close the case, plug the power cord back in, and restart your WPN311 into a PCI slot. If not, you are connected to the Internet, click Check for Updates. Now, install the wireless PCI adapter. Figure 1-2 d. If you can choose to set up position. c. Open ... up your computer and unplug the power cord. f. Connect the antenna to the adapter and position the antenna to install the software. 2. e. When the Connection Wizard prompts you, shut down your wireless PCI adapter. Figure 1-3 1-4 v3.0, January 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual b.
...g. Close the case, plug the power cord back in, and restart your WPN311 into a PCI slot. If not, you are connected to the Internet, click Check for Updates. Now, install the wireless PCI adapter. Figure 1-2 d. If you can choose to set up position. c. Open ... up your computer and unplug the power cord. f. Connect the antenna to the adapter and position the antenna to install the software. 2. e. When the Connection Wizard prompts you, shut down your wireless PCI adapter. Figure 1-3 1-4 v3.0, January 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual b.
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... to let the Connection Wizard guide you connect to a network (recommended). Figure 1-4 b. d. You will be prompted to accept. 1-5 v3.0, January 2007 b. Click Next to Step b. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual a. Windows 2000 users go to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. c. a. Click Next to let the wizard help you (recommended).
... to let the Connection Wizard guide you connect to a network (recommended). Figure 1-4 b. d. You will be prompted to accept. 1-5 v3.0, January 2007 b. Click Next to Step b. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual a. Windows 2000 users go to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. c. a. Click Next to let the wizard help you (recommended).
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If the network uses security, then the Smart Wizard detects it. d. Follow the Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for your wireless connection to a minute for saving a Profile. After you have reviewed the settings, click Finish. The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. e. It could take ... system tray and on the desktop. The wizard initiates your choice. Hidden Figure 1-5 Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual c. The WPN311 icon appears in the drop-down list, and the wizard records your...
If the network uses security, then the Smart Wizard detects it. d. Follow the Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for your wireless connection to a minute for saving a Profile. After you have reviewed the settings, click Finish. The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. e. It could take ... system tray and on the desktop. The wizard initiates your choice. Hidden Figure 1-5 Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual c. The WPN311 icon appears in the drop-down list, and the wizard records your...
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... the status of the page shows details about connecting, see "Connecting to a location where the wireless signal quality is a good connection, the LEDs blink together. strong. 1-7 v3.0, January 2007 Use the status bar to any other wireless node. The status bar at the bottom of your wireless connectivity. When there is better. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual 5.
... the status of the page shows details about connecting, see "Connecting to a location where the wireless signal quality is a good connection, the LEDs blink together. strong. 1-7 v3.0, January 2007 Use the status bar to any other wireless node. The status bar at the bottom of your wireless connectivity. When there is better. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual 5.
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... but there is a problem with the router. Identifies the status of the Settings page. Note: To optimize throughput, connect to a network with one another. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the icon to open the Connection Wizard. Click Find a Network to open the Smart Wizard so you have joined. •...
... but there is a problem with the router. Identifies the status of the Settings page. Note: To optimize throughput, connect to a network with one another. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the icon to open the Connection Wizard. Click Find a Network to open the Smart Wizard so you have joined. •...
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...at the NETGEAR website. Shut down the settings for any profiles that you do so, then only the IP address is shown. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual If you... right-click the system tray icon, you can disable the Internet notification feature by clearing the check mark enabling notification, as shown in .exe). 7. Figure 1-3 Removing the WPN311 Software If necessary, you can remove the wireless adapter software in these two ways: • Navigate the Windows Start menu to the WPN311 Wireless PCI Adapter...
...at the NETGEAR website. Shut down the settings for any profiles that you do so, then only the IP address is shown. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual If you... right-click the system tray icon, you can disable the Internet notification feature by clearing the check mark enabling notification, as shown in .exe). 7. Figure 1-3 Removing the WPN311 Software If necessary, you can remove the wireless adapter software in these two ways: • Navigate the Windows Start menu to the WPN311 Wireless PCI Adapter...
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...-click this chapter explain how to use the NETGEAR WPN311 Smart Wizard to change the WPN311 Wireless PCI Adapter wireless settings. To view information about wireless networks in your area. • Choose the network that you have installed the software from the NETGEAR CD, the icon appears on the Windows taskbar. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain...
...-click this chapter explain how to use the NETGEAR WPN311 Smart Wizard to change the WPN311 Wireless PCI Adapter wireless settings. To view information about wireless networks in your area. • Choose the network that you have installed the software from the NETGEAR CD, the icon appears on the Windows taskbar. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain...
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...; Signal: Identifies the signal strength of the communications. • MAC Address: Identifies the hardware address (MAC Address) of the wireless device broadcasting this information. • Mode: Identifies the type of the information will still be displayed. • Channel: The...at the bottom of the Wizard. 2-3 v3.0, January 2007 Note that you selected. • Scan: Check for each other. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual You can interfere with each network scanned: • Network Name (SSID): The name assigned to a network. Clicking Scan refreshes ...
...; Signal: Identifies the signal strength of the communications. • MAC Address: Identifies the hardware address (MAC Address) of the wireless device broadcasting this information. • Mode: Identifies the type of the information will still be displayed. • Channel: The...at the bottom of the Wizard. 2-3 v3.0, January 2007 Note that you selected. • Scan: Check for each other. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual You can interfere with each network scanned: • Network Name (SSID): The name assigned to a network. Clicking Scan refreshes ...
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Figure 2-6 2-4 Hidden Network v3.0, January 2007 If you know the WEP key. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual Finding a Network During the WPN311 software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. Note: Make sure that you want to use. The Settings tab page opens. 2. For example, if ...
Figure 2-6 2-4 Hidden Network v3.0, January 2007 If you know the WEP key. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual Finding a Network During the WPN311 software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. Note: Make sure that you want to use. The Settings tab page opens. 2. For example, if ...
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NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual 3. You cannot change this more than once then you will be asked if you can set up: • Access Point (Infrastructure) - Connect directly to another computer with the 802.11 infrastructure mode. • Computer-to join. Follow the steps of wireless.... There are using at : http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm. 2-5 v3.0, January 2007 For more information, see "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on 802.11 wireless network modes, see the wireless reference document at the time. The Smart Wizard...
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual 3. You cannot change this more than once then you will be asked if you can set up: • Access Point (Infrastructure) - Connect directly to another computer with the 802.11 infrastructure mode. • Computer-to join. Follow the steps of wireless.... There are using at : http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm. 2-5 v3.0, January 2007 For more information, see "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on 802.11 wireless network modes, see the wireless reference document at the time. The Smart Wizard...
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... box, type the name of the profile. Use the icon to a wireless access point or router. 1. Click the Save Profile button. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router Follow these instructions to set up the WPN311 Wireless PCI Adapter to connect to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings page opens.
... box, type the name of the profile. Use the icon to a wireless access point or router. 1. Click the Save Profile button. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router Follow these instructions to set up the WPN311 Wireless PCI Adapter to connect to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings page opens.