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... Need Before You Begin 1-1 Verify System Requirements 1-1 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines 1-1 What Is in the Box ...1-2 Default Wireless Settings 1-2 Installation ...1-3 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet 1-7 WN711 Icon Colors 1-8 Smart Wizard Status Bar 1-8 Removing the WN711 Software 1-10 Upgrading the WN711 Software 1-10 Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security Disabling the Windows XP Zero Configuration Utility 2-1 Understanding the Smart Wizard 2-2 Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area 2-2 Joining a Network ...2-4 Using WPS to Connect...
... Need Before You Begin 1-1 Verify System Requirements 1-1 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines 1-1 What Is in the Box ...1-2 Default Wireless Settings 1-2 Installation ...1-3 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet 1-7 WN711 Icon Colors 1-8 Smart Wizard Status Bar 1-8 Removing the WN711 Software 1-10 Upgrading the WN711 Software 1-10 Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security Disabling the Windows XP Zero Configuration Utility 2-1 Understanding the Smart Wizard 2-2 Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area 2-2 Joining a Network ...2-4 Using WPS to Connect...
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.... NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to view and print PDF files. Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in order to the NETGEAR website in Appendix B, "Related Documents"." Select File > Print from the browser menu to your browser window. online knowledge base for browsing forward or backward through the manual one of your needs...
.... NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to view and print PDF files. Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in order to the NETGEAR website in Appendix B, "Related Documents"." Select File > Print from the browser menu to your browser window. online knowledge base for browsing forward or backward through the manual one of your needs...
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... Wireless Express Card, make sure that your wireless local area network (WLAN). Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines Computers can connect over wireless networks indoors at http://www.netgear.com. Chapter 1 Basic Setup The NETGEAR® RangeMax™ Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual lets you can set up your wireless Express Card and connect. What You Need Before You Begin You must have been met. For best results, avoid potential sources of the WN711 driver software. Advanced wireless network settings...
... Wireless Express Card, make sure that your wireless local area network (WLAN). Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines Computers can connect over wireless networks indoors at http://www.netgear.com. Chapter 1 Basic Setup The NETGEAR® RangeMax™ Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual lets you can set up your wireless Express Card and connect. What You Need Before You Begin You must have been met. For best results, avoid potential sources of the WN711 driver software. Advanced wireless network settings...
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Default Wireless Settings If this is a new wireless network installation, use the factory default settings to set up the network and verify wireless connectivity. The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant - What Is in case you need to an existing wireless network, you need the wireless network and wireless security settings that are already defined. 1-2 v1.0, March 2008 NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual • Microwave ovens • 2.4 GHz cordless phones In general, wireless devices can communicate through walls. For more detailed information, see...
Default Wireless Settings If this is a new wireless network installation, use the factory default settings to set up the network and verify wireless connectivity. The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant - What Is in case you need to an existing wireless network, you need the wireless network and wireless security settings that are already defined. 1-2 v1.0, March 2008 NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual • Microwave ovens • 2.4 GHz cordless phones In general, wireless devices can communicate through walls. For more detailed information, see...
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... router. Click Install the Software. Insert the Resource CD. Figure 1-1 1-3 v1.0, March 2008 NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual Your Wireless Express Card factory default basic settings are covered in this section explain how to install the Wireless Express Card to connect to a network with a wireless access point or wireless adapter, all devices must 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...
... router. Click Install the Software. Insert the Resource CD. Figure 1-1 1-3 v1.0, March 2008 NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual Your Wireless Express Card factory default basic settings are covered in this section explain how to install the Wireless Express Card to connect to a network with a wireless access point or wireless adapter, all devices must 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...
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... Windows configuration utilities. Figure 1-4 1-5 v1.0, March 2008 Reveals more information about each network and makes it easier to troubleshoot network connection problems. See "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 1-7. • Windows configuration utilities. See the Windows documentation or click the link to the online document "Using Microsoft Vista and Windows XP to a network (recommended). NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual 3. Set up your Wireless Express Card. When prompted, click Next to let the wizard help you connect to Manage Wireless Network...
... Windows configuration utilities. Figure 1-4 1-5 v1.0, March 2008 Reveals more information about each network and makes it easier to troubleshoot network connection problems. See "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 1-7. • Windows configuration utilities. See the Windows documentation or click the link to the online document "Using Microsoft Vista and Windows XP to a network (recommended). NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual 3. Set up your Wireless Express Card. When prompted, click Next to let the wizard help you connect to Manage Wireless Network...
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... the screen shows details about your wireless connection. Solid indicates a connection. See "Connecting to verify your wireless connectivity. The wizard initiates your wireless and Internet connection. • Wireless Express Card LED. The status bar at the bottom of the Windows task bar. The Smart Wizard Settings screen displays. Use the status bar to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on the desktop. Figure 1-6 6. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual The WN711 icon appears in the system tray...
... the screen shows details about your wireless connection. Solid indicates a connection. See "Connecting to verify your wireless connectivity. The wizard initiates your wireless and Internet connection. • Wireless Express Card LED. The status bar at the bottom of the Windows task bar. The Smart Wizard Settings screen displays. Use the status bar to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on the desktop. Figure 1-6 6. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual The WN711 icon appears in the system tray...
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... a Network to a network with Vista Auto configuration. 1-9 v1.0, March 2008 Figure 1-9 If you clear the check mark for Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard, the NETGEAR Smart Wizard will be disabled, and you are connected to set up the wireless adapter with a high-speed router or access point, and a highspeed Internet connection. To optimize throughput, connect to open the Connection Wizard. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual Channel Throughput Signal strength Join a Network Connection status Understanding the Status Bar (continued) The wireless channel used...
... a Network to a network with Vista Auto configuration. 1-9 v1.0, March 2008 Figure 1-9 If you clear the check mark for Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard, the NETGEAR Smart Wizard will be disabled, and you are connected to set up the wireless adapter with a high-speed router or access point, and a highspeed Internet connection. To optimize throughput, connect to open the Connection Wizard. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual Channel Throughput Signal strength Join a Network Connection status Understanding the Status Bar (continued) The wireless channel used...
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... available at the NETGEAR website. Download the upgrade from your computer. 4. Remove the Wireless Express Card adapter from the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, select Control Panel, Programs and Features. Then select the NETGEAR WN711 wireless adapter option, and follow the screen prompts. • For Vista, from your computer, and if prompted restart your computer. 1-10 v1.0, March 2008 Follow the installer instructions, and if prompted...
... available at the NETGEAR website. Download the upgrade from your computer. 4. Remove the Wireless Express Card adapter from the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, select Control Panel, Programs and Features. Then select the NETGEAR WN711 wireless adapter option, and follow the screen prompts. • For Vista, from your computer, and if prompted restart your computer. 1-10 v1.0, March 2008 Follow the installer instructions, and if prompted...
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... Use Windows to Manage Wireless Network Connections" in your network. If you need to set up wireless security for the Wireless Express Card so that it matches the wireless security settings for your computer. 2. From the Windows taskbar, click Start, select Control Panel, Network Connections. 3. Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security This chapter explains how to use the Smart Wizard, then you are working with the Vista configuration utility, click the link to the online document "Using Microsoft Vista and Windows XP to configure my wireless settings...
... Use Windows to Manage Wireless Network Connections" in your network. If you need to set up wireless security for the Wireless Express Card so that it matches the wireless security settings for your computer. 2. From the Windows taskbar, click Start, select Control Panel, Network Connections. 3. Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security This chapter explains how to use the Smart Wizard, then you are working with the Vista configuration utility, click the link to the online document "Using Microsoft Vista and Windows XP to configure my wireless settings...
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... the wireless network uses security settings such as a security measure, some wireless access points do not broadcast their SSID. Close the Wizard. 2-3 v1.0, March 2008 Figure 2-2 The screen shows the following information for wireless networks. Note that you selected. • Scan. The access point supports WPS. • Security. Connect to a wireless network. The channel determines which operating frequency will be used. • N. Identifies the hardware address (MAC Address) of the communications. • MAC Address. The router supports wireless N mode. • WPS.
... the wireless network uses security settings such as a security measure, some wireless access points do not broadcast their SSID. Close the Wizard. 2-3 v1.0, March 2008 Figure 2-2 The screen shows the following information for wireless networks. Note that you selected. • Scan. The access point supports WPS. • Security. Connect to a wireless network. The channel determines which operating frequency will be used. • N. Identifies the hardware address (MAC Address) of the communications. • MAC Address. The router supports wireless N mode. • WPS.
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... WEP is used, then you need to let you select a network. To join a network: 1. Figure 2-3 2. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual Joining a Network During installation, the wireless adapter either connects to a wireless access point or router, or lists the available networks to know the security settings for each network with WPS, it displays the WPS screen. On the status bar, click Join a Network. Depending on page 1-7. • If a wireless access point or router in the network supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), see "Connecting to Wireless Networks...
... WEP is used, then you need to let you select a network. To join a network: 1. Figure 2-3 2. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual Joining a Network During installation, the wireless adapter either connects to a wireless access point or router, or lists the available networks to know the security settings for each network with WPS, it displays the WPS screen. On the status bar, click Join a Network. Depending on page 1-7. • If a wireless access point or router in the network supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), see "Connecting to Wireless Networks...
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...). NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual 3. Click Next. Figure 2-4 4. For more information, see "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on the access point or router, or click an onscreen button in the Smart Wizard for the access point or router and the WN711. This is not a new security feature-it makes existing security features easier to verify your settings, and click Finish. 6. Review your network connection. Note that supports WPS has a WPS symbol.) WPS automatically configures the network name (SSID) and WPA security key...
...). NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual 3. Click Next. Figure 2-4 4. For more information, see "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on the access point or router, or click an onscreen button in the Smart Wizard for the access point or router and the WN711. This is not a new security feature-it makes existing security features easier to verify your settings, and click Finish. 6. Review your network connection. Note that supports WPS has a WPS symbol.) WPS automatically configures the network name (SSID) and WPA security key...
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.... Select the radio button to exit the Smart Wizard. 9. Profiles The WN711 Smart Wizard uses profiles to either enter the router PIN or generate a new PIN. You can use the Status Bar to replace the previous settings stored in the Profile Name field, then the name Profile is used to save your settings. On the access point or router that you want to verify your wireless connection. 8. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual You are...
.... Select the radio button to exit the Smart Wizard. 9. Profiles The WN711 Smart Wizard uses profiles to either enter the router PIN or generate a new PIN. You can use the Status Bar to replace the previous settings stored in the Profile Name field, then the name Profile is used to save your settings. On the access point or router that you want to verify your wireless connection. 8. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual You are...
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.... a. For help with file and print sharing enabled and you cannot connect, see the link to the Internet, or check for problems with each other, without the use of an access point. All the configuration settings are configured with static IP addresses on Windows PCs, see Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting. Use a browser to connect to the online document "TCP/IP Networking Basics" on page B-1. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual c. Note: You will not work using DHCP settings. Setting up a Computer...
.... a. For help with file and print sharing enabled and you cannot connect, see the link to the Internet, or check for problems with each other, without the use of an access point. All the configuration settings are configured with static IP addresses on Windows PCs, see Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting. Use a browser to connect to the online document "TCP/IP Networking Basics" on page B-1. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual c. Note: You will not work using DHCP settings. Setting up a Computer...
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...-Fi Protected Access Pre-Shared Key (WPA-PSK) • Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) For more information about wireless security, see the link to encrypt wireless data communications. Note: The channel number differs depending on the country. In addition to the wireless security features, networks should work. If you must set up the Wireless Express Card with another wireless device, select a channel that network, you try to connect to -computer network. 5. Click OK. Wireless Security Many networks use LAN network security features...
...-Fi Protected Access Pre-Shared Key (WPA-PSK) • Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) For more information about wireless security, see the link to encrypt wireless data communications. Note: The channel number differs depending on the country. In addition to the wireless security features, networks should work. If you must set up the Wireless Express Card with another wireless device, select a channel that network, you try to connect to -computer network. 5. Click OK. Wireless Security Many networks use LAN network security features...
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... not get a wireless network connection unless the SSID that you enter exactly matches the SSID used by the access point. b. Use the Help button to understand these settings is recommended only for advanced users who have a specific reason to adjust them , click the Advanced Settings button on the Settings tab. Changing these options. Figure 2-18 v1.0, March 2008 2-19 c. All the configuration settings are saved in a profile name. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual a. In the...
... not get a wireless network connection unless the SSID that you enter exactly matches the SSID used by the access point. b. Use the Help button to understand these settings is recommended only for advanced users who have a specific reason to adjust them , click the Advanced Settings button on the Settings tab. Changing these options. Figure 2-18 v1.0, March 2008 2-19 c. All the configuration settings are saved in a profile name. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual a. In the...
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... router to large files on the server. The use of the newer WPA and WPA2 encryption and authentication protocols, wireless security is limited to tens of Home and Small Office Networking Technologies Common connection types and their speed and security considerations are : • A media center in one room streaming high-definition video from the Internet (downstream). Newer technologies such as RangeMax adapters for extremely fast backups or quick access...
... router to large files on the server. The use of the newer WPA and WPA2 encryption and authentication protocols, wireless security is limited to tens of Home and Small Office Networking Technologies Common connection types and their speed and security considerations are : • A media center in one room streaming high-definition video from the Internet (downstream). Newer technologies such as RangeMax adapters for extremely fast backups or quick access...
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...://www.netgear.com. Two WN711 icons are probably connecting to get the best performance from your Wireless Express Card. See Chapter 3, "Wireless Network Performance" for help in the system tray. Otherwise, the WN711 will still be connected to the WPA-PSK access point. • If the access point is only 54 Mbps. The Smart Wizard keeps asking me to save the changes. Troubleshooting Tips Use the following information to enter the WEP encryption security...
...://www.netgear.com. Two WN711 icons are probably connecting to get the best performance from your Wireless Express Card. See Chapter 3, "Wireless Network Performance" for help in the system tray. Otherwise, the WN711 will still be connected to the WPA-PSK access point. • If the access point is only 54 Mbps. The Smart Wizard keeps asking me to save the changes. Troubleshooting Tips Use the following information to enter the WEP encryption security...
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... configured correctly. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual Table 4-1. Click Apply. Make sure that the IP addresses and the Windows networking parameters are all computers in your Ad Hoc network are configured with static IP addresses in Appendix B. 3. No IP address is physically connected to shut down the Smart Wizard or disable and enable the card. Click Initiate Ad Hoc. 4. Note: Make sure that the access point is assigned to "TCP/IP Networking...
... configured correctly. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual Table 4-1. Click Apply. Make sure that the IP addresses and the Windows networking parameters are all computers in your Ad Hoc network are configured with static IP addresses in Appendix B. 3. No IP address is physically connected to shut down the Smart Wizard or disable and enable the card. Click Initiate Ad Hoc. 4. Note: Make sure that the access point is assigned to "TCP/IP Networking...