WPN311 Installation Guide
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... throughput, connect to Step b. See the online help or the Installation Guide for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 on the NETGEAR CD for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 on the CD. c. Close the case, plug the power cord back in Mega bits... Completion Time: 15-25 minutes. 1. Click Install the Software. d. You will be established. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 These basic setup instructions assume that you will connect to let the Connection Wizard guide you (recommended). Click Next...
... throughput, connect to Step b. See the online help or the Installation Guide for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 on the NETGEAR CD for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 on the CD. c. Close the case, plug the power cord back in Mega bits... Completion Time: 15-25 minutes. 1. Click Install the Software. d. You will be established. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 These basic setup instructions assume that you will connect to let the Connection Wizard guide you (recommended). Click Next...
WPN311 Product datasheet
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... than 802.11g. Range Matters Power Under the Hood Simple, Safe, Secure Put the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter to those range extenders, repeaters, and external antennas at the store. NETGEAR also ensures that 's all you need it! up your home network can 't set ...support during office hours. WPN311 RangeMaxTM Wireless PCI Adapter • Help is there when you need - NETGEAR provides 24x7 technical support* in your house-no drop-outs, and no dead spots. The RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter is optimized for these performance inhibitors. RangeMax is an integral part ...
... than 802.11g. Range Matters Power Under the Hood Simple, Safe, Secure Put the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter to those range extenders, repeaters, and external antennas at the store. NETGEAR also ensures that 's all you need it! up your home network can 't set ...support during office hours. WPN311 RangeMaxTM Wireless PCI Adapter • Help is there when you need - NETGEAR provides 24x7 technical support* in your house-no drop-outs, and no dead spots. The RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter is optimized for these performance inhibitors. RangeMax is an integral part ...
WPN311 Product datasheet
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... purchase. optional premium support available. **Actual performance may vary due to interference on Cordless Phone WPN824 RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 RangeMax Wireless Router RangeMax Wireless Router adapts to operating conditions D-WPN311NA-0 • Physical Specifications: - RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 - Installation guide - NETGEAR®, Everybody's connecting.® the Netgear Logo, Auto Uplink, and ProSafe, are not included in ) - in the United States and/or other...
... purchase. optional premium support available. **Actual performance may vary due to interference on Cordless Phone WPN824 RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 RangeMax Wireless Router RangeMax Wireless Router adapts to operating conditions D-WPN311NA-0 • Physical Specifications: - RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 - Installation guide - NETGEAR®, Everybody's connecting.® the Netgear Logo, Auto Uplink, and ProSafe, are not included in ) - in the United States and/or other...
WPN311 Reference Manual
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...dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for exposure to radio frequency waves. Undertegnede NETGEAR, Inc. Europe - seadme NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele...at følgende udstyr NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR, Inc., dass sich das Gerät NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 in the WPN311 product package. È...
...dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for exposure to radio frequency waves. Undertegnede NETGEAR, Inc. Europe - seadme NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele...at følgende udstyr NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR, Inc., dass sich das Gerät NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 in the WPN311 product package. È...
WPN311 Reference Manual
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...: Note: This format is used to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 January 2007 i v3.0, January 2007 This manual is written for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. About This Manual The NETGEAR® RangeMax™ Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual describes how to highlight information of this manual are described in this...
...: Note: This format is used to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 January 2007 i v3.0, January 2007 This manual is written for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. About This Manual The NETGEAR® RangeMax™ Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual describes how to highlight information of this manual are described in this...
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NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to view and print PDF files. Double-click on the Adobe website at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN311.asp. Each page in the HTML version of contents or index... Manual To print this manual includes the following: • Buttons, and , for the product model. • Links to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. How to your needs. • Printing a Page in Appendix B, "Related Documents". Use the PDF of This Chapter link at the...
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to view and print PDF files. Double-click on the Adobe website at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN311.asp. Each page in the HTML version of contents or index... Manual To print this manual includes the following: • Buttons, and , for the product model. • Links to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. How to your needs. • Printing a Page in Appendix B, "Related Documents". Use the PDF of This Chapter link at the...
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.... Click the print icon in the upper left of any page. - 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 a browser window. - The PDF version of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature...
.... Click the print icon in the upper left of any page. - 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 a browser window. - The PDF version of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature...
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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
WPN311 Reference Manual
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... the security features appropriate to secure your network from unauthorized access. Chapter 1 Basic Setup The WPN311 Wireless PCI Adapter lets you configure your wireless PCI adapter and connect. For information about product features and compatible NETGEAR products, see the NETGEAR website at distances of the WPN311 driver software. 1-1 v3.0, January 2007 Note: Indoors, computers can easily connect to complete the...
... the security features appropriate to secure your network from unauthorized access. Chapter 1 Basic Setup The WPN311 Wireless PCI Adapter lets you configure your wireless PCI adapter and connect. For information about product features and compatible NETGEAR products, see the NETGEAR website at distances of the WPN311 driver software. 1-1 v3.0, January 2007 Note: Indoors, computers can easily connect to complete the...
WPN311 Reference Manual
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... product package should contain the following items: • NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 • Installation Guide • NETGEAR CD, including: - WPN311 Default Wireless Settings If this is a new wireless network installation, use the factory default settings to an existing wireless network, you need to return the product for repair. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines Computers can connect over...
... product package should contain the following items: • NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 • Installation Guide • NETGEAR CD, including: - WPN311 Default Wireless Settings If this is a new wireless network installation, use the factory default settings to an existing wireless network, you need to return the product for repair. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines Computers can connect over...
WPN311 Reference Manual
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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 Connections and Wireless Security". Figure 1-1 1-3 v3.0, January 2007 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 ...
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 Connections and Wireless Security". Figure 1-1 1-3 v3.0, January 2007 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 ...
WPN311 Reference Manual
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NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual b. If not, you , shut down your wireless PCI adapter. Figure 1-2 d. Close the case, plug the power cord back in, and restart your WPN311 into a PCI slot. Follow the Wizard steps and click Next to continue, and to the Internet, click Check for Updates. Now, install the wireless PCI adapter. When the Connection Wizard prompts you can choose...
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual b. If not, you , shut down your wireless PCI adapter. Figure 1-2 d. Close the case, plug the power cord back in, and restart your WPN311 into a PCI slot. Follow the Wizard steps and click Next to continue, and to the Internet, click Check for Updates. Now, install the wireless PCI adapter. When the Connection Wizard prompts you can choose...
WPN311 Reference Manual
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NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual a. c. Click Next to Step b. a. Figure 1-4 b. You will be prompted to let the Connection Wizard guide you connect to a network (recommended). b. d. You will be prompted to accept. 4. Windows 2000 users go to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. Click Next to a wireless network. Connect to accept. 1-5 v3.0, January 2007 Click Next to Wireless Networks...
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual a. c. Click Next to Step b. a. Figure 1-4 b. You will be prompted to let the Connection Wizard guide you connect to a network (recommended). b. d. You will be prompted to accept. 4. Windows 2000 users go to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. Click Next to a wireless network. Connect to accept. 1-5 v3.0, January 2007 Click Next to Wireless Networks...
WPN311 Reference Manual
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... Figure 1-1 1-6 v3.0, January 2007 After you have reviewed the settings, click Finish. The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. d. 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 ... steps for Security (if used) and for your wireless connection to be established. The WPN311 icon appears in the drop-down list, and the wizard records your wireless connection. Hidden Figure 1-5 Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual c.
... Figure 1-1 1-6 v3.0, January 2007 After you have reviewed the settings, click Finish. The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. d. 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 ... steps for Security (if used) and for your wireless connection to be established. The WPN311 icon appears in the drop-down list, and the wizard records your wireless connection. Hidden Figure 1-5 Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual c.
WPN311 Reference Manual
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... install an upgrade, follow the screen prompts. Remove the WPN311 software from your computer. 1-9 v3.0, January 2007 Write down the computer. 5. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual If you right-click the system tray icon, you can remove the wireless adapter software in these steps. 1. Figure 1-3 Removing the WPN311 Software If necessary, you do so, then only the...
... install an upgrade, follow the screen prompts. Remove the WPN311 software from your computer. 1-9 v3.0, January 2007 Write down the computer. 5. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual If you right-click the system tray icon, you can remove the wireless adapter software in these steps. 1. Figure 1-3 Removing the WPN311 Software If necessary, you do so, then only the...
WPN311 Reference Manual
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...option. If you are working with the Vista configuration utility, see the online document: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility To disable the Windows Zero ...wireless adapter to a USB port for your computer. 2. Click the Wireless Networks tab. If you chose the Windows XP or Windows Vista configuration utilities during installation, and now you want to use your WPN311 Wireless PCI Adapter to connect to your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and how to set up wireless security for the WPN311 Wireless PCI Adapter...
...option. If you are working with the Vista configuration utility, see the online document: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility To disable the Windows Zero ...wireless adapter to a USB port for your computer. 2. Click the Wireless Networks tab. If you chose the Windows XP or Windows Vista configuration utilities during installation, and now you want to use your WPN311 Wireless PCI Adapter to connect to your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and how to set up wireless security for the WPN311 Wireless PCI Adapter...
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... provides a complete and easy to use the Smart Wizard. Use the icon to search for your wireless PCI adapter • Save your computer. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain how to use the Smart Wizard. When you have... installed the software from the NETGEAR CD, the icon appears on your area. You can either double-click this...
... provides a complete and easy to use the Smart Wizard. Use the icon to search for your wireless PCI adapter • Save your computer. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain how to use the Smart Wizard. When you have... installed the software from the NETGEAR CD, the icon appears on your area. You can either double-click this...
WPN311 Reference Manual
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NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual Starting a Computer-to -Computer (Ad Hoc) network type. 3. Select the Computer-to -Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 1. Use the Networks tab page to ... area. 6. Note: The channel number differs depending on the country. If you notice interference problems with another nearby wireless device, select a channel that is not being used by any other wireless networks near your wireless adapter. The Ad Hoc Setting dialog box opens: Figure 2-5 4. Click Initiate Ad Hoc. Click OK. In the Channel field...
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual Starting a Computer-to -Computer (Ad Hoc) network type. 3. Select the Computer-to -Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 1. Use the Networks tab page to ... area. 6. Note: The channel number differs depending on the country. If you notice interference problems with another nearby wireless device, select a channel that is not being used by any other wireless networks near your wireless adapter. The Ad Hoc Setting dialog box opens: Figure 2-5 4. Click Initiate Ad Hoc. Click OK. In the Channel field...
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.... • Receive Statistics: Identifies receive megabits per second (Mbps), receive packets per second (Rx Packets/s), total received packets, and reception errors. 2-18 v3.0, January 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual Statistics Page The Statistics page provides real time and historical trend information on the data traffic and performance of your wireless adapter.
.... • Receive Statistics: Identifies receive megabits per second (Mbps), receive packets per second (Rx Packets/s), total received packets, and reception errors. 2-18 v3.0, January 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual Statistics Page The Statistics page provides real time and historical trend information on the data traffic and performance of your wireless adapter.
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.... About Page NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual The About page displays the current software version information. Restricting access by MAC address adds an obstacle against unwanted access to every network interface card. Figure 2-10 The following information is displayed in a different region may violate local laws. • Driver Version: The wireless adapter driver version. •...
.... About Page NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual The About page displays the current software version information. Restricting access by MAC address adds an obstacle against unwanted access to every network interface card. Figure 2-10 The following information is displayed in a different region may violate local laws. • Driver Version: The wireless adapter driver version. •...