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... What You Need Before You Begin 1-1 Verify System Requirements 1-1 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines 1-1 WN311B Default Wireless Settings 1-2 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet 1-3 The WN311B Icon Colors 1-3 Smart Wizard Status Bar 1-4 Removing the WN311B Software 1-5 Upgrading the WN311B Software 1-5 Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility 2-1 Using the...
... What You Need Before You Begin 1-1 Verify System Requirements 1-1 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines 1-1 WN311B Default Wireless Settings 1-2 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet 1-3 The WN311B Icon Colors 1-3 Smart Wizard Status Bar 1-4 Removing the WN311B Software 1-5 Upgrading the WN311B Software 1-5 Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility 2-1 Using the...
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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 ... Screen ...3-7 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Tips ...4-1 Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly 4-3 Windows XP Occasional Connection Problems 4-3 Appendix A Default Settings and Technical Specifications Default Settings ...A-1 Technical Specifications A-2 Appendix B Related Documents viii Contents v1.0, October 2008
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 ... Screen ...3-7 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Tips ...4-1 Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly 4-3 Windows XP Occasional Connection Problems 4-3 Appendix A Default Settings and Technical Specifications Default Settings ...A-1 Technical Specifications A-2 Appendix B Related Documents viii Contents v1.0, October 2008
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... an addition to identify the wireless network and wireless security settings that are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Your WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter factory default basic settings are: • Network Name Service Set Identification (SSID): Any (First available network) Note: In order for the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter to communicate with concrete, or have...
... an addition to identify the wireless network and wireless security settings that are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Your WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter factory default basic settings are: • Network Name Service Set Identification (SSID): Any (First available network) Note: In order for the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter to communicate with concrete, or have...
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...existing security features easier to exit the Smart Wizard. WPS is the default WPS security setting for more information, see http://www.wi-fi.org). Refer to the NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B, provided with WPA2-PSK security by using WPS, the router or ...access point security must be set up the wireless settings of your wireless PCI adapter and connect securely to the access point or router. Log in this adapter. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual 6. Connect during initial installation. Using Push ...
...existing security features easier to exit the Smart Wizard. WPS is the default WPS security setting for more information, see http://www.wi-fi.org). Refer to the NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B, provided with WPA2-PSK security by using WPS, the router or ...access point security must be set up the wireless settings of your wireless PCI adapter and connect securely to the access point or router. Log in this adapter. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual 6. Connect during initial installation. Using Push ...
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... wireless network modes, see the wireless reference document at the time. There are two special profile names: Default and Profile. • Default: The Profile named Default automatically scans for each wireless network. connect to an access point or router with the 802.11 infrastructure ...the network you can set up: • Access Point (Infrastructure) - If you do this profile name. • Profile: If you do not enter a name in Profile. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Setting Up Wireless Network Profiles The WN311B Smart Wizard uses ...
... wireless network modes, see the wireless reference document at the time. There are two special profile names: Default and Profile. • Default: The Profile named Default automatically scans for each wireless network. connect to an access point or router with the 802.11 infrastructure ...the network you can set up: • Access Point (Infrastructure) - If you do this profile name. • Profile: If you do not enter a name in Profile. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Setting Up Wireless Network Profiles The WN311B Smart Wizard uses ...
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...the country. If you must set up the WN311B with wireless security the Smart Wizard detects it. Using Wireless Security Many networks use that network you try to connect to a network with exactly the same kind of wireless security settings. Before you can use wireless... security features, you can strengthen the security of the wireless data communications. The connection speed automatically defaults to access the shared resources in Appendix B. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual 6. Or, you should use WPA-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre-Shared Key)...
...the country. If you must set up the WN311B with wireless security the Smart Wizard detects it. Using Wireless Security Many networks use that network you try to connect to a network with exactly the same kind of wireless security settings. Before you can use wireless... security features, you can strengthen the security of the wireless data communications. The connection speed automatically defaults to access the shared resources in Appendix B. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual 6. Or, you should use WPA-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre-Shared Key)...
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Wireless network name (SSID • If WEP Authentication is the default WN311B wireless network name (SSID). The encryption key size must be able to communicate with each other devices in the wireless PCI adapter. ... case sensitive. Not all must match the wireless network settings. - For 128-bit WEP, enter 26 hex digits. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings Print this information. • Network Name (SSID): The Service Set Identification (SSID) identifies the wireless local area network. ...
Wireless network name (SSID • If WEP Authentication is the default WN311B wireless network name (SSID). The encryption key size must be able to communicate with each other devices in the wireless PCI adapter. ... case sensitive. Not all must match the wireless network settings. - For 128-bit WEP, enter 26 hex digits. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings Print this information. • Network Name (SSID): The Service Set Identification (SSID) identifies the wireless local area network. ...
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... passphrase. For more information on the Settings tab. Advanced Settings The Advanced Settings normally work in a profile name. The Settings tab page opens. In the Profiles box, select the profile or type in their default settings. Network Connections and Wireless Security v1.0, October 2008 2-19 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual a. The passphrase can be...
... passphrase. For more information on the Settings tab. Advanced Settings The Advanced Settings normally work in a profile name. The Settings tab page opens. In the Profiles box, select the profile or type in their default settings. Network Connections and Wireless Security v1.0, October 2008 2-19 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual a. The passphrase can be...
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...machines (no closer than 6 feet) - Turn off SSID Broadcast, and change the default SSID. Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth The speed of network connections depends on the type ... $ESKTOP0# -BPS -BPS -BPS -BPS -BPSTYPICAL .OTEBOOK0# WITH'IGABIT0##ARD v1.0, October 2008 Wireless Network Performance Try to your settings. - Microwave ovens (no closer than one foot) - Copying machines, elevators, and cell phones (no closer than 10 feet) •... are operating nearby, and choose an unused channel. - NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual -
...machines (no closer than 6 feet) - Turn off SSID Broadcast, and change the default SSID. Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth The speed of network connections depends on the type ... $ESKTOP0# -BPS -BPS -BPS -BPS -BPSTYPICAL .OTEBOOK0# WITH'IGABIT0##ARD v1.0, October 2008 Wireless Network Performance Try to your settings. - Microwave ovens (no closer than one foot) - Copying machines, elevators, and cell phones (no closer than 10 feet) •... are operating nearby, and choose an unused channel. - NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual -
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Here is removed. • You can ignore this error message, and then click Yes to remove the update. 3. Accept the default settings or make your computer and rerun the Smart Display Setup Wizard. Windows XP Occasional Connection Problems Windows XP users who apply Windows XP Hotfix ...Windows XP Hotfix (SP2) Q815485: 1. This should solve your Ad Hoc network are configured with static IP addresses in the same subnet. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly You need to -Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Type. 3. Click Windows XP Hotfix (...
Here is removed. • You can ignore this error message, and then click Yes to remove the update. 3. Accept the default settings or make your computer and rerun the Smart Display Setup Wizard. Windows XP Occasional Connection Problems Windows XP users who apply Windows XP Hotfix ...Windows XP Hotfix (SP2) Q815485: 1. This should solve your Ad Hoc network are configured with static IP addresses in the same subnet. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly You need to -Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Type. 3. Click Windows XP Hotfix (...
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... signal rate (IEEE Standard 802.11n draft specification). Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of your Wireless PCI Adapter. Appendix A Default Settings and Technical Specifications Default Settings The following table lists the default settings of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. A-1 v1.0, October 2008 Feature Description Smart...
... signal rate (IEEE Standard 802.11n draft specification). Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of your Wireless PCI Adapter. Appendix A Default Settings and Technical Specifications Default Settings The following table lists the default settings of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. A-1 v1.0, October 2008 Feature Description Smart...
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... degrees C, 32 to 113 degrees F 40-bit (also called 64-bit) and 128-bit WEP data encryption, WPA2-PSK, and WPA-PSK Limited 1-year warranty A-2 Default Settings and Technical Specifications v1.0, October 2008 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Technical Specifications This table below describes technical specifications for the...
... degrees C, 32 to 113 degrees F 40-bit (also called 64-bit) and 128-bit WEP data encryption, WPA2-PSK, and WPA-PSK Limited 1-year warranty A-2 Default Settings and Technical Specifications v1.0, October 2008 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Technical Specifications This table below describes technical specifications for the...