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... Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications Actual data throughput will not occur in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can use or application of their respective holders. Trademarks NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are registered trademarks, and RangeMax ... interference to view support information. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement Certification ID: FCC: PY306100041 IC: 4054A-06100041 The WN311B has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the use our telephone support service...
... Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications Actual data throughput will not occur in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can use or application of their respective holders. Trademarks NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are registered trademarks, and RangeMax ... interference to view support information. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement Certification ID: FCC: PY306100041 IC: 4054A-06100041 The WN311B has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the use our telephone support service...
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... RSS-210. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. seadme NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist...233; à l'extérieur, il doit faire l'objet d'une licence." tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslušný...
... RSS-210. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. seadme NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist...233; à l'extérieur, il doit faire l'objet d'une licence." tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslušný...
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NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Setting up WPA-PSK Security 2-18 Advanced Settings 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 Monitoring Tools ...3-5 Statistics Screen ...3-6 About Screen ...3-7 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting ...
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Setting up WPA-PSK Security 2-18 Advanced Settings 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 Monitoring Tools ...3-5 Statistics Screen ...3-6 About Screen ...3-7 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting ...
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... this manual are described in this manual is used to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B October 2008 ix v1.0, October 2008 The information in the following typographical conventions: Italics Bold Fixed Emphasis... Screen text, file and server names, extensions, commands, IP addresses • Formats. About This Manual The NETGEAR® RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual describes how to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources. • Scope. This manual...
... this manual are described in this manual is used to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B October 2008 ix v1.0, October 2008 The information in the following typographical conventions: Italics Bold Fixed Emphasis... Screen text, file and server names, extensions, commands, IP addresses • Formats. About This Manual The NETGEAR® RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual describes how to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources. • Scope. This manual...
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... manual and individual chapters. How to Print this Manual To print this manual includes the following several options, according to the NETGEAR website in Appendix B, "Related Documents". Note: Product updates are available on the Adobe website at the top left of the...major topic. website at the top left of any page. - The Acrobat reader is dedicated to view and print PDF files. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to your needs. • Printing...
... manual and individual chapters. How to Print this Manual To print this manual includes the following several options, according to the NETGEAR website in Appendix B, "Related Documents". Note: Product updates are available on the Adobe website at the top left of the...major topic. website at the top left of any page. - The Acrobat reader is dedicated to view and print PDF files. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to your needs. • Printing...
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Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page. - NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual - Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page in the upper left of paper, you can save paper ...
Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page. - NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual - Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page in the upper left of paper, you can save paper ...
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NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual xii About This Manual v1.0, October 2008
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual xii About This Manual v1.0, October 2008
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... The product package should contain the following items: • NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B • The antenna • NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T Installation Guide • Resource CD, including: - However, if the walls are between the devices. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual In general, wireless devices can communicate through walls. What Is in case...
... The product package should contain the following items: • NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B • The antenna • NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T Installation Guide • Resource CD, including: - However, if the walls are between the devices. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual In general, wireless devices can communicate through walls. What Is in case...
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... adapter has a connection with an access point and the signal quality is better. Also, look for a network association. - NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet The WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter has indicators in these locations that show the network connection. - The LEDs show an alternate blink when the...
... adapter has a connection with an access point and the signal quality is better. Also, look for a network association. - NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet The WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter has indicators in these locations that show the network connection. - The LEDs show an alternate blink when the...
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...: security enabled. • Unlocked: security not enabled. If many wireless networks in your computer has a USB v1.1 port, the WN311B is limited to that port's maximum speed, which wireless network you will experience higher throughput when the signal is strongest. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Smart Wizard Status Bar The status bar is...
...: security enabled. • Unlocked: security not enabled. If many wireless networks in your computer has a USB v1.1 port, the WN311B is limited to that port's maximum speed, which wireless network you will experience higher throughput when the signal is strongest. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Smart Wizard Status Bar The status bar is...
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... installer instructions, and then restart your computer. 4. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual If you right-click in the system tray icon, you can remove the wireless adapter software in .exe). 6. Upgrading the WN311B Software Upgrades may be retained. 2. Remove the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter adapter from the NETGEAR website Support page. 3. They will not be...
... installer instructions, and then restart your computer. 4. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual If you right-click in the system tray icon, you can remove the wireless adapter software in .exe). 6. Upgrading the WN311B Software Upgrades may be retained. 2. Remove the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter adapter from the NETGEAR website Support page. 3. They will not be...
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... Windows taskbar. Click the Networks tab to change the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter wireless settings. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Using the Smart Wizard to Modify Your Settings These instructions explain how to use the NETGEAR WN311B Smart Wizard to view the following page: 2-2 Network Connections and Wireless Security v1.0, October 2008 The Settings tab page...
... Windows taskbar. Click the Networks tab to change the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter wireless settings. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Using the Smart Wizard to Modify Your Settings These instructions explain how to use the NETGEAR WN311B Smart Wizard to view the following page: 2-2 Network Connections and Wireless Security v1.0, October 2008 The Settings tab page...
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... Internet connection. This is the same as a security measure, some wireless access points do not broadcast their SSID. Figure 2-2 The screen shows the following information for wireless networks. Note that you selected. • Scan: Check for each other. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual You can interfere with each network scanned: • Network...
... Internet connection. This is the same as a security measure, some wireless access points do not broadcast their SSID. Figure 2-2 The screen shows the following information for wireless networks. Note that you selected. • Scan: Check for each other. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual You can interfere with each network scanned: • Network...
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...icon to use . If you select a hidden network, then you know the WEP key. Follow the steps of the wizard to specify the wireless security if used then you want to open the Smart Wizard. If the Smart Wizard detects an access point or router with the... the one that you want to know the security settings for the network that you need to use . Figure 2-3 4. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Joining a Network During the WN311B software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. Note: Make sure that you must enter the SSID.
...icon to use . If you select a hidden network, then you know the WEP key. Follow the steps of the wizard to specify the wireless security if used then you want to open the Smart Wizard. If the Smart Wizard detects an access point or router with the... the one that you want to know the security settings for the network that you need to use . Figure 2-3 4. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Joining a Network During the WN311B software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. Note: Make sure that you must enter the SSID.
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...Vista. WPS is not supported on Windows XP. To connect the wireless PCI adapter to the NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B, provided with your wireless PCI adapter and connect securely to a Wireless Network An access point or router that support WPS, and guides you... can use WPS to set to configure. Network Connections and Wireless Security 2-5 v1.0, October 2008 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual 6. Connect during initial installation. Click the Join a Network button on the Smart Wizard Settings...
...Vista. WPS is not supported on Windows XP. To connect the wireless PCI adapter to the NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B, provided with your wireless PCI adapter and connect securely to a Wireless Network An access point or router that support WPS, and guides you... can use WPS to set to configure. Network Connections and Wireless Security 2-5 v1.0, October 2008 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual 6. Connect during initial installation. Click the Join a Network button on the Smart Wizard Settings...
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... router. - Within 2 minutes, return to open the Smart Wizard. The Smart Wizard initiates your wireless connection. 2-6 Network Connections and Wireless Security v1.0, October 2008 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual You can use either of the following: - Use the wireless PCI adapter's Personal Identification Number (PIN). Using a WPS Push Button to Connect to connect...
... router. - Within 2 minutes, return to open the Smart Wizard. The Smart Wizard initiates your wireless connection. 2-6 Network Connections and Wireless Security v1.0, October 2008 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual You can use either of the following: - Use the wireless PCI adapter's Personal Identification Number (PIN). Using a WPS Push Button to Connect to connect...
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... security PIN: 1. Generating a Personal Identification Number (PIN) to Connect to a Wireless Access Point or Router The wireless PCI adapter generates a security PIN to connect to open the Smart Wizard of the wireless PCI adapter. Use the icon to the router. You can use the Status Bar... use WPS, and then click Next. 3. The wireless PCI adapter detects a network with WPS. For more information, see "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 1-4. Select Yes to verify your network connection. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual 6. Click Close to exit the Smart ...
... security PIN: 1. Generating a Personal Identification Number (PIN) to Connect to a Wireless Access Point or Router The wireless PCI adapter generates a security PIN to connect to open the Smart Wizard of the wireless PCI adapter. Use the icon to the router. You can use the Status Bar... use WPS, and then click Next. 3. The wireless PCI adapter detects a network with WPS. For more information, see "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 1-4. Select Yes to verify your network connection. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual 6. Click Close to exit the Smart ...
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..., see "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 1-4. 2-8 Network Connections and Wireless Security v1.0, October 2008 The router will connect to connect a WPS client using a PIN. Figure 2-7 6. You can use the Status Bar to verify your network connection. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual The adapter generates and displays a random PIN. Write down...
..., see "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 1-4. 2-8 Network Connections and Wireless Security v1.0, October 2008 The router will connect to connect a WPS client using a PIN. Figure 2-7 6. You can use the Status Bar to verify your network connection. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual The adapter generates and displays a random PIN. Write down...
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... with the 802.11 ad hoc mode. There are two types of wireless network profiles that you need to join the network you can create a profile for each wireless network. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Setting Up Wireless Network Profiles The WN311B Smart Wizard uses profiles to store all the settings that you are...
... with the 802.11 ad hoc mode. There are two types of wireless network profiles that you need to join the network you can create a profile for each wireless network. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Setting Up Wireless Network Profiles The WN311B Smart Wizard uses profiles to store all the settings that you are...
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Enter the network settings. Click Apply. The Settings page opens. b. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly the SSID used by the access point. 3. Click the Save Profile button. c. ...settings are saved in a Profile. In the Network Name (SSID) field select a network or enter the SSID. Verify wireless connectivity to your settings in this profile. b. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Creating an Infrastructure (Access Point) Profile To create a profile: 1. In the Profiles box, type the ...
Enter the network settings. Click Apply. The Settings page opens. b. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly the SSID used by the access point. 3. Click the Save Profile button. c. ...settings are saved in a Profile. In the Network Name (SSID) field select a network or enter the SSID. Verify wireless connectivity to your settings in this profile. b. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Creating an Infrastructure (Access Point) Profile To create a profile: 1. In the Profiles box, type the ...