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... installation. However, there is no guarantee that may cause undesired operation. E-mail: support@netgear.com North American NETGEAR website: http://www.netgear.com Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, Smart Wizard, and Auto Uplink are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders... the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. NETGEAR, INC. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 has been tested and complies with your Support information card. Operation is encouraged...
... installation. However, there is no guarantee that may cause undesired operation. E-mail: support@netgear.com North American NETGEAR website: http://www.netgear.com Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, Smart Wizard, and Auto Uplink are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders... the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. NETGEAR, INC. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 has been tested and complies with your Support information card. Operation is encouraged...
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...233;cran de blindage maximal. Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR, Inc., dass sich das Gerät NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 in a host notebook computer. FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements SAR Statement The NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 has been tested for this device was 0.74 ...é à l'extérieur, il doit faire l'objet d'une licence." tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslušnými...
...233;cran de blindage maximal. Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR, Inc., dass sich das Gerät NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 in a host notebook computer. FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements SAR Statement The NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 has been tested for this device was 0.74 ...é à l'extérieur, il doit faire l'objet d'une licence." tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslušnými...
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NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual Wireless Security ...2-14 Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings 2-15 Setting Up WEP Encryption Security 2-16 Setting up WPA2-PSK Security 2-17 ...
NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual Wireless Security ...2-14 Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings 2-15 Setting Up WEP Encryption Security 2-16 Setting up WPA2-PSK Security 2-17 ...
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...the following paragraphs: • Typographical Conventions. Tip: This format is used to install, configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is used to these specifications: ...Product Version Manual Publication Date NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 March 2008 ix v1.0, March 2008 This manual is intended for the Wireless Express Card according to ...
...the following paragraphs: • Typographical Conventions. Tip: This format is used to install, configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is used to these specifications: ...Product Version Manual Publication Date NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 March 2008 ix v1.0, March 2008 This manual is intended for the Wireless Express Card according to ...
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... your browser window. Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in the manual. •A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual, you can choose one page at the top left corner of... from the browser menu to print the page contents. • Printing from HTML. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website in the chapter you want to print. website at http://www.adobe.com....
... your browser window. Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in the manual. •A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual, you can choose one page at the top left corner of... from the browser menu to print the page contents. • Printing from HTML. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website in the chapter you want to print. website at http://www.adobe.com....
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The PDF version of the complete manual opens in a browser window. • Click the print icon in the manual. Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left corner of any page. • Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left corner of any page in the upper left corner of your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of the complete manual. Tip: If your browser window. xi v1.0, March 2008 NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual - Printing a PDF version of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature.
The PDF version of the complete manual opens in a browser window. • Click the print icon in the manual. Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left corner of any page. • Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left corner of any page in the upper left corner of your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of the complete manual. Tip: If your browser window. xi v1.0, March 2008 NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual - Printing a PDF version of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature.
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...XP Professional Some versions of Windows might ask for laptop computers running Microsoft Windows. 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. Observe Wireless Location and Range ...sure that can connect over wireless networks indoors at http://www.netgear.com. You must verify that your wireless local area network (WLAN). For best results, avoid potential sources of the WN711 driver software. It is designed for the original Windows operating system...
...XP Professional Some versions of Windows might ask for laptop computers running Microsoft Windows. 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. Observe Wireless Location and Range ...sure that can connect over wireless networks indoors at http://www.netgear.com. You must verify that your wireless local area network (WLAN). For best results, avoid potential sources of the WN711 driver software. It is designed for the original Windows operating system...
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...carton, including the original packing materials, in the Box The product package should contain the following items: • NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 • Installation Guide • Resource CD, including: - What Is in case you need to set up... network installation, use the factory default settings to return the product for repair. The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant - NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual • Microwave ovens • 2.4 GHz cordless phones In general, wireless devices can communicate through walls...
...carton, including the original packing materials, in the Box The product package should contain the following items: • NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 • Installation Guide • Resource CD, including: - What Is in case you need to set up... network installation, use the factory default settings to return the product for repair. The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant - NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual • Microwave ovens • 2.4 GHz cordless phones In general, wireless devices can communicate through walls...
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.... If the CD main screen does not display, double-click Autorun.exe on the CD. a. 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 ...
.... If the CD main screen does not display, double-click Autorun.exe on the CD. a. 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 ...
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.... 1-4 v1.0, March 2008 Follow the onscreen instructions for Updates. Now, insert the Wireless Express Card. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual b. If you can choose to the Internet, click Check for the InstallShield wizard and the NETGEAR Smart Wizard™. • For Windows XP computers, if a Windows logo testing message displays, click...
.... 1-4 v1.0, March 2008 Follow the onscreen instructions for Updates. Now, insert the Wireless Express Card. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual b. If you can choose to the Internet, click Check for the InstallShield wizard and the NETGEAR Smart Wizard™. • For Windows XP computers, if a Windows logo testing message displays, click...
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Figure 1-4 1-5 v1.0, March 2008 NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual 3. Set up your Wireless Express Card. Reveals more information about each network and makes it easier to troubleshoot network connection problems. See ... Networks and the Internet" on page 1-7. • Windows configuration utilities. Use the Smart Wizard to Manage Wireless Network Connections" in Appendix B. 4. Figure 1-3 • NETGEAR Smart Wizard. See the Windows documentation or click the link to the online document "Using Microsoft Vista and Windows XP to set up the wireless...
Figure 1-4 1-5 v1.0, March 2008 NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual 3. Set up your Wireless Express Card. Reveals more information about each network and makes it easier to troubleshoot network connection problems. See ... Networks and the Internet" on page 1-7. • Windows configuration utilities. Use the Smart Wizard to Manage Wireless Network Connections" in Appendix B. 4. Figure 1-3 • NETGEAR Smart Wizard. See the Windows documentation or click the link to the online document "Using Microsoft Vista and Windows XP to set up the wireless...
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... the wizard. Depending on page 2-5for a detailed explanation of the wireless access points or routers in the network support WPS, the following screen displays. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual 5. Select the wireless network from the list, and then click Next. Follow the wizard steps for security (if used) and for...
... the wizard. Depending on page 2-5for a detailed explanation of the wireless access points or routers in the network support WPS, the following screen displays. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual 5. Select the wireless network from the list, and then click Next. Follow the wizard steps for security (if used) and for...
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... of the screen shows details about your wireless connection. It is transferring data. 1-7 v1.0, March 2008 NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual The WN711 icon appears in the lower right of the Windows task bar. The LED blinks when the Wireless Express Card...to establish your wireless connectivity. See "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on the Wireless Express Card shows the network connection. Click the WN711 icon to verify your wireless connection. The wizard initiates your wireless and Internet connection. • Wireless Express Card LED. Use...
... of the screen shows details about your wireless connection. It is transferring data. 1-7 v1.0, March 2008 NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual The WN711 icon appears in the lower right of the Windows task bar. The LED blinks when the Wireless Express Card...to establish your wireless connectivity. See "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on the Wireless Express Card shows the network connection. Click the WN711 icon to verify your wireless connection. The wizard initiates your wireless and Internet connection. • Wireless Express Card LED. Use...
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NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual WN711 Icon Colors The WN711 icon is on one end of the Settings tab. Color Red Yellow Green Condition The Wireless Express Card has no connection to any other wireless ...
NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual WN711 Icon Colors The WN711 icon is on one end of the Settings tab. Color Red Yellow Green Condition The Wireless Express Card has no connection to any other wireless ...
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...a Network to Router. The Internet connection is OK. • Connected to open the Connection Wizard. For more option: Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard. Figure 1-8 In Vista, there is useful in mega-bits per second. Usually, you do so, then only ... experience higher throughput when the signal is shown. Wireless throughput measured in isolating a problem. See Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting". 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 Router. The Internet connection is OK. • Connected to open the Connection Wizard. For more option: Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard. Figure 1-8 In Vista, there is useful in mega-bits per second. Usually, you do so, then only ... experience higher throughput when the signal is shown. Wireless throughput measured in isolating a problem. See Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting". 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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...NETGEAR WN711 wireless adapter option, and follow the screen prompts. • For Vista, from the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, select Control Panel, Programs and Features. Remove the WN711 software from your computer, and if prompted restart your computer. 1-10 v1.0, March 2008 NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual Removing the WN711... Software If necessary, you can remove the wireless adapter software in .exe). 6. Download the upgrade from the NETGEAR Support ...
...NETGEAR WN711 wireless adapter option, and follow the screen prompts. • For Vista, from the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, select Control Panel, Programs and Features. Remove the WN711 software from your computer, and if prompted restart your computer. 1-10 v1.0, March 2008 NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual Removing the WN711... Software If necessary, you can remove the wireless adapter software in .exe). 6. Download the upgrade from the NETGEAR Support ...
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To view information about wireless networks in the Windows system tray. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain how to use the Smart Wizard. You can either double-click this chapter explain ... Card wireless settings. The Settings tab displays. 2. When you reboot your wireless network settings in the system tray at any time, to use the NETGEAR WN711 Smart Wizard to search for your wireless connection • Save your computer. The Smart Wizard provides a complete and easy-to-use set of tools...
To view information about wireless networks in the Windows system tray. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain how to use the Smart Wizard. You can either double-click this chapter explain ... Card wireless settings. The Settings tab displays. 2. When you reboot your wireless network settings in the system tray at any time, to use the NETGEAR WN711 Smart Wizard to search for your wireless connection • Save your computer. The Smart Wizard provides a complete and easy-to-use set of tools...
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... the screen. • Close. Identifies the hardware address (MAC Address) of the Networks tab are: • Help. Join a network. Check for each other. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual You can interfere with each network scanned: • Network Name (SSID). The name assigned to sort. If many networks use the same...
... the screen. • Close. Identifies the hardware address (MAC Address) of the Networks tab are: • Help. Join a network. Check for each other. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual You can interfere with each network scanned: • Network Name (SSID). The name assigned to sort. If many networks use the same...
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...-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), see "Using WPS to Connect to know the security settings for each network with WPS, it displays the WPS screen. 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...
...-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), see "Using WPS to Connect to know the security settings for each network with WPS, it displays the WPS screen. 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...
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...March 2008 To enable WPS, in the wireless network that you try to connect to verify your settings, and click Finish. 6. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual 3. Select a network from the drop-down list. Using WPS to Connect to a Wireless Network If an access point...An access point or router that supports WPS has a WPS symbol.) WPS automatically configures the network name (SSID) and WPA security key for the WN711, enter a personal identification number (PIN) that is a fairly new technology, so only some access points and routers provide a PBC. •...
...March 2008 To enable WPS, in the wireless network that you try to connect to verify your settings, and click Finish. 6. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual 3. Select a network from the drop-down list. Using WPS to Connect to a Wireless Network If an access point...An access point or router that supports WPS has a WPS symbol.) WPS automatically configures the network name (SSID) and WPA security key for the WN711, enter a personal identification number (PIN) that is a fairly new technology, so only some access points and routers provide a PBC. •...