WPN311 Installation Guide
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... , and restart your wireless PCI adapter. Security Channel Throughput Wireless network Signal strength Find a Network Connection status Understanding the Status Bar Wireless network Identifies which wireless network you have reviewed the settings, click Finish. Throughput Wireless throughput measured in your wireless connection. Note: To optimize throughput, connect to shut down list and click Agree. 3. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 These basic setup instructions...
... , and restart your wireless PCI adapter. Security Channel Throughput Wireless network Signal strength Find a Network Connection status Understanding the Status Bar Wireless network Identifies which wireless network you have reviewed the settings, click Finish. Throughput Wireless throughput measured in your wireless connection. Note: To optimize throughput, connect to shut down list and click Agree. 3. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 These basic setup instructions...
WPN311 Product datasheet
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... your desktop in every room of any wireless network on the market today - NETGEAR provides 24x7 technical support* in your network will enjoy high-speed connections, everywhere in the wireless router. But does your home computing environment work (and play safely - And the RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter is 100% compatible with the RangeMax Wireless Router so that 's all you want...
... your desktop in every room of any wireless network on the market today - NETGEAR provides 24x7 technical support* in your network will enjoy high-speed connections, everywhere in the wireless router. But does your home computing environment work (and play safely - And the RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter is 100% compatible with the RangeMax Wireless Router so that 's all you want...
WPN311 Product datasheet
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... rate capable)** • Drivers: - Available PCI slot - RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 - Installation guide - Advanced product features and configurations are trademarks or registered trademarks of purchase. FCC Part 15 Class B • Warranty: NETGEAR 1-year warranty (see information enclosed) Key Features... countries. compatible processor or higher - RangeMax Wireless Router (WPN824 ) - NETGEAR®, Everybody's connecting.® the Netgear Logo, Auto Uplink, and ProSafe, are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Netgear, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media...
... rate capable)** • Drivers: - Available PCI slot - RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 - Installation guide - Advanced product features and configurations are trademarks or registered trademarks of purchase. FCC Part 15 Class B • Warranty: NETGEAR 1-year warranty (see information enclosed) Key Features... countries. compatible processor or higher - RangeMax Wireless Router (WPN824 ) - NETGEAR®, Everybody's connecting.® the Netgear Logo, Auto Uplink, and ProSafe, are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Netgear, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media...
WPN311 Reference Manual
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NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, The Gear Guy and Everybody's Connecting are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Operation is no guarantee that interference will vary. However, there is subject to the following... Conditions In the interest of NETGEAR, Inc. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WPN311 has been tested and complies with your product. Support Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR, for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the products described in the United States and/or other countries. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE...
NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, The Gear Guy and Everybody's Connecting are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Operation is no guarantee that interference will vary. However, there is subject to the following... Conditions In the interest of NETGEAR, Inc. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WPN311 has been tested and complies with your product. Support Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR, for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the products described in the United States and/or other countries. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE...
WPN311 Reference Manual
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... of Conformity A printed copy of the EU Declaration of Directive 1999/5/EC. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. Canadian Department of Communications Industry Canada (IC...NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslušnými ustanoveními smìrnice 1999/5/ES. • Increase the separation between the equipment or devices • Connect ...
... of Conformity A printed copy of the EU Declaration of Directive 1999/5/EC. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. Canadian Department of Communications Industry Canada (IC...NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslušnými ustanoveními smìrnice 1999/5/ES. • Increase the separation between the equipment or devices • Connect ...
WPN311 Reference Manual
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... ...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 Wireless Security Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility 2-1 Understanding the Smart Wizard 2-2 Viewing...
... ...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 Wireless Security Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility 2-1 Understanding the Smart Wizard 2-2 Viewing...
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... Security 2-13 Setting up WPA2-PSK Security 2-14 Setting up WPA-PSK Security 2-16 Advanced Settings ...2-17 Statistics Page ...2-18 About Page ...2-19 Chapter 3 Wireless Network Performance Optimizing Wireless Performance 3-1 Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth 3-2 Overview of Home and Small Office Networking Technologies 3-3 Assessing Your Speed Requirements 3-4 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Tips ...4-1 Ad Hoc...
... Security 2-13 Setting up WPA2-PSK Security 2-14 Setting up WPA-PSK Security 2-16 Advanced Settings ...2-17 Statistics Page ...2-18 About Page ...2-19 Chapter 3 Wireless Network Performance Optimizing Wireless Performance 3-1 Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth 3-2 Overview of Home and Small Office Networking Technologies 3-3 Assessing Your Speed Requirements 3-4 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Tips ...4-1 Ad Hoc...
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... and compatible NETGEAR products, see the NETGEAR website at distances of the WLAN where you will connect before you connect a PC computer to your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). The WPN311 Wireless PCI Adapter provides highly effective security features, which are covered in "Wireless Security" on your needs. Verify System Requirements Before installing the WPN311 Wireless PCI Adapter, make sure that your wireless PCI adapter and connect. Deploy...
... and compatible NETGEAR products, see the NETGEAR website at distances of the WLAN where you will connect before you connect a PC computer to your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). The WPN311 Wireless PCI Adapter provides highly effective security features, which are covered in "Wireless Security" on your needs. Verify System Requirements Before installing the WPN311 Wireless PCI Adapter, make sure that your wireless PCI adapter and connect. Deploy...
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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 between the devices. What Is in case you will decrease if such materials 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 document) • Warranty card •...
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 between the devices. What Is in case you will decrease if such materials 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 document) • Warranty card •...
WPN311 Reference Manual
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... be set up to use the same wireless network name (SSID). • Network Mode (Infrastructure or Ad-hoc): Infrastructure • Data security WEP, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-PSK encryption: Disabled Installation These instructions explain how to install the WPN311 to connect to install the WPN311 Wireless PCI Adapter: 1. a. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual Your NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 factory default basic settings are covered...
... be set up to use the same wireless network name (SSID). • Network Mode (Infrastructure or Ad-hoc): Infrastructure • Data security WEP, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-PSK encryption: Disabled Installation These instructions explain how to install the WPN311 to connect to install the WPN311 Wireless PCI Adapter: 1. a. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual Your NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 factory default basic settings are covered...
WPN311 Reference Manual
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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. Close the case, plug the power cord back in, and restart your WPN311 into a PCI slot. Open the case and insert your computer. 3. Now, install the wireless PCI adapter. When the Connection Wizard prompts...
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. Close the case, plug the power cord back in, and restart your WPN311 into a PCI slot. Open the case and insert your computer. 3. Now, install the wireless PCI adapter. When the Connection Wizard prompts...
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... Wireless Networks and the Internet" on page 1-8 and "Connecting to accept. 4. Click Next to a wireless network. Connect to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. Click Next to a network (recommended). c. a. You will be prompted to let the wizard help you (recommended). You will be prompted to let the Connection Wizard guide you connect to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. d. b. Figure 1-4 b. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311...
... Wireless Networks and the Internet" on page 1-8 and "Connecting to accept. 4. Click Next to a wireless network. Connect to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. Click Next to a network (recommended). c. a. You will be prompted to let the wizard help you (recommended). You will be prompted to let the Connection Wizard guide you connect to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. d. b. Figure 1-4 b. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311...
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... your choice. It could take up to a minute for saving a Profile. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual c. d. Figure 1-1 1-6 v3.0, January 2007 These networks are in the system tray and on the desktop. Follow the Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for your wireless connection. The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. After you have reviewed the...
... your choice. It could take up to a minute for saving a Profile. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual c. d. Figure 1-1 1-6 v3.0, January 2007 These networks are in the system tray and on the desktop. Follow the Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for your wireless connection. The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. After you have reviewed the...
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... Windows desktop. The status bar at the bottom of the page shows details about connecting, see "Connecting to any other wireless node or the link is lost. The wireless PCI adapter is not able to link to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on one end of the Windows task bar. Also, look for a network association. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual 5.
... Windows desktop. The status bar at the bottom of the page shows details about connecting, see "Connecting to any other wireless node or the link is lost. The wireless PCI adapter is not able to link to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on one end of the Windows task bar. Also, look for a network association. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual 5.
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...throughput, connect to a network with the router. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the icon to open the Connection Wizard. See Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting". For more information about optimizing wireless performance, and network bandwidth, see "Optimizing Wireless Performance" ... Settings page. The status bar is strongest. The wireless channel used by the network. Security Channel Throughput Wireless network Signal strength Find a Network Figure 1-2 Connection status The following table describes how to open the ...
...throughput, connect to a network with the router. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the icon to open the Connection Wizard. See Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting". For more information about optimizing wireless performance, and network bandwidth, see "Optimizing Wireless Performance" ... Settings page. The status bar is strongest. The wireless channel used by the network. Security Channel Throughput Wireless network Signal strength Find a Network Figure 1-2 Connection status The following table describes how to open the ...
WPN311 Reference Manual
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... to use your WPN311 Wireless PCI Adapter to connect to your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and how to disable the Windows utility. Figure 2-1 4. Attach the wireless adapter to choose the Properties option. Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security This chapter explains how to use the Smart Wizard, then you need to set up wireless security for the WPN311 Wireless PCI Adapter so that it...
... to use your WPN311 Wireless PCI Adapter to connect to your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and how to disable the Windows utility. Figure 2-1 4. Attach the wireless adapter to choose the Properties option. Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security This chapter explains how to use the Smart Wizard, then you need to set up wireless security for the WPN311 Wireless PCI Adapter so that it...
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... strength of the communications. • MAC Address: Identifies the hardware address (MAC Address) of the wireless device broadcasting this information. • Mode: Identifies the type of wireless network - The Status bar shows your network connection and Internet connection. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual You can interfere with each network scanned: • Network Name (SSID): The name assigned...
... strength of the communications. • MAC Address: Identifies the hardware address (MAC Address) of the wireless device broadcasting this information. • Mode: Identifies the type of wireless network - The Status bar shows your network connection and Internet connection. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual You can interfere with each network scanned: • Network Name (SSID): The name assigned...
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NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual 3. Review you must enter the SSID. The Smart Wizard initiates your network connection. For more information on 802.11 wireless network modes, see "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 1-8. Profiles The WPN311 Smart Wizard uses profiles to replace the previous settings stored in the Profile Name box, then the name Profile is...
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual 3. Review you must enter the SSID. The Smart Wizard initiates your network connection. For more information on 802.11 wireless network modes, see "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 1-8. Profiles The WPN311 Smart Wizard uses profiles to replace the previous settings stored in the Profile Name box, then the name Profile is...
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.... In the Profile box, type the name of the profile. Click Apply. 2-6 v3.0, January 2007 b. a. 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. In the Network Type section, be sure that Access Point...
.... In the Profile box, type the name of the profile. Click Apply. 2-6 v3.0, January 2007 b. a. 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. In the Network Type section, be sure that Access Point...
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Note: If you want to -Computer setting uses Ad Hoc mode. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual c. Verify wireless connectivity to your computers. Setting up static IP addresses on a Windows PC, refer to the Internet, or check for file and printer access on the NETGEAR CD. Ad Hoc mode requires either static IP addresses (such as Netscape or...
Note: If you want to -Computer setting uses Ad Hoc mode. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual c. Verify wireless connectivity to your computers. Setting up static IP addresses on a Windows PC, refer to the Internet, or check for file and printer access on the NETGEAR CD. Ad Hoc mode requires either static IP addresses (such as Netscape or...