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...B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of their respective holders. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 has been tested and complies with faster expert technical support and timely notices of product and software upgrades. ..., uses, and can provide you with the specifications for US & Canada only. E-mail: support@netgear.com North American NETGEAR website: http://www.netgear.com Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, Smart Wizard, and Auto Uplink are trademarks or registered trademarks of network traffic, building materials...
...B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of their respective holders. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 has been tested and complies with faster expert technical support and timely notices of product and software upgrades. ..., uses, and can provide you with the specifications for US & Canada only. E-mail: support@netgear.com North American NETGEAR website: http://www.netgear.com Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, Smart Wizard, and Auto Uplink are trademarks or registered trademarks of network traffic, building materials...
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...é à l'extérieur, il doit faire l'objet d'une licence." erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. This model meets the applicable government requirements for this... B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 et CNR-210 du Canada. tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslušný...
...é à l'extérieur, il doit faire l'objet d'une licence." erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. This model meets the applicable government requirements for this... B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 et CNR-210 du Canada. tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslušný...
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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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... • Formats. This manual uses the following paragraphs: • Typographical Conventions. About This Manual The NETGEAR® RangeMax™ Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual describes how 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...
... • Formats. This manual uses the following paragraphs: • Typographical Conventions. About This Manual The NETGEAR® RangeMax™ Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual describes how 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...
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... • Buttons, and , for the product model. • Links to print the page contents. • Printing from PDF. x v1.0, March 2008 NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to access the full... NETGEAR, Inc. Double-click a link in the chapter you want to view and print PDF files. Each page in the HTML version of...
... • Buttons, and , for the product model. • Links to print the page contents. • Printing from PDF. x v1.0, March 2008 NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to access the full... NETGEAR, Inc. Double-click a link in the chapter you want to view and print PDF files. Each page in the HTML version of...
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xi v1.0, March 2008 Tip: If your browser window. Printing a 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 paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. The PDF version of the complete manual. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual -
xi v1.0, March 2008 Tip: If your browser window. Printing a 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 paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. The PDF version of the complete manual. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual -
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...• Large metal surfaces 1-1 v1.0, March 2008 For best results, avoid potential sources of the WN711 driver software. For information about product features and compatible NETGEAR products, see the NETGEAR website at a range that these minimum requirements have a computer with: • A Pentium 300 MHz... 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.
...• Large metal surfaces 1-1 v1.0, March 2008 For best results, avoid potential sources of the WN711 driver software. For information about product features and compatible NETGEAR products, see the NETGEAR website at a range that these minimum requirements have a computer with: • A Pentium 300 MHz... 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.
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...the 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: - If this is an addition to set up the network...metal or metal mesh, the effective range decreases if such materials are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual • Microwave ovens • 2.4 GHz cordless phones In general, wireless devices can communicate through ...
...the 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: - If this is an addition to set up the network...metal or metal mesh, the effective range decreases if such materials are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual • Microwave ovens • 2.4 GHz cordless phones In general, wireless devices can communicate through ...
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...-PSK, or WPA-PSK encryption: Disabled Installation The instructions in Chapter 2, "Network Connections and Wireless Security". Figure 1-1 1-3 v1.0, March 2008 First, install the WN711 software. 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...
...-PSK, or WPA-PSK encryption: Disabled Installation The instructions in Chapter 2, "Network Connections and Wireless Security". Figure 1-1 1-3 v1.0, March 2008 First, install the WN711 software. 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...
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... Express Card. c. When the Installation Complete message displays, click Next. 2. 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 Continue Anyway. • If a message that Windows Vista cannot verify...
... Express Card. c. When the Installation Complete message displays, click Next. 2. 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 Continue Anyway. • If a message that Windows Vista cannot verify...
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...to troubleshoot network connection problems. See "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 1-7. • Windows configuration utilities. Figure 1-3 • NETGEAR Smart Wizard. Figure 1-4 1-5 v1.0, March 2008 See the Windows documentation or click the link to the online document "Using Microsoft... Vista and Windows XP to set up the wireless adapter with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utilities. Use the Smart Wizard to Manage Wireless Network Connections" in Appendix B. 4. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual 3.
...to troubleshoot network connection problems. See "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 1-7. • Windows configuration utilities. Figure 1-3 • NETGEAR Smart Wizard. Figure 1-4 1-5 v1.0, March 2008 See the Windows documentation or click the link to the online document "Using Microsoft... Vista and Windows XP to set up the wireless adapter with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utilities. Use the Smart Wizard to Manage Wireless Network Connections" in Appendix B. 4. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual 3.
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NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual 5. Select Yes to connect to an access point or router through WPS, and then click Next. The wizard records your choice. These networks ...
NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual 5. Select Yes to connect to an access point or router through WPS, and then click Next. The wizard records your choice. These networks ...
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... 1-7. The LED on the desktop. It is transferring data. 1-7 v1.0, March 2008 Solid indicates a connection. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual The WN711 icon appears in the lower right of the Windows task bar. Click the WN711 icon to the Internet: • Icon: After you install the software, this icon appears on the...
... 1-7. The LED on the desktop. It is transferring data. 1-7 v1.0, March 2008 Solid indicates a connection. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual The WN711 icon appears in the lower right of the Windows task bar. Click the WN711 icon to the Internet: • Icon: After you install the software, this icon appears on the...
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... with another wireless node. Description The Wireless Express Card cannot link to any other wireless node. The status bar is weak. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual WN711 Icon Colors The WN711 icon is on one end of the Settings tab. Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the icon to interpret the Smart Wizard...
... with another wireless node. Description The Wireless Express Card cannot link to any other wireless node. The status bar is weak. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual WN711 Icon Colors The WN711 icon is on one end of the Settings tab. Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the icon to interpret the Smart Wizard...
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...8226; 169.254.x.x or The wireless connection to a network with one more option: Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard. Figure 1-8 In Vista, there is shown. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual Channel Throughput Signal strength Join a Network Connection status Understanding the Status Bar (continued... is strongest. Wireless throughput measured in the following figure. Figure 1-9 If you clear the check mark for Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard, the NETGEAR Smart Wizard will need to the Internet, then check the router's Internet connection. Usually, you will be disabled,...
...8226; 169.254.x.x or The wireless connection to a network with one more option: Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard. Figure 1-8 In Vista, there is shown. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual Channel Throughput Signal strength Join a Network Connection status Understanding the Status Bar (continued... is strongest. Wireless throughput measured in the following figure. Figure 1-9 If you clear the check mark for Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard, the NETGEAR Smart Wizard will need to the Internet, then check the router's Internet connection. Usually, you will be disabled,...
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...profiles that you downloaded (the file ends in these ways: • From the Windows taskbar, click Start, and select the NETGEAR WN711 Smart Wizard program group Uninstall option, and follow the screen prompts. • For Windows XP, from the Windows taskbar, click ... 1. 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 Windows taskbar, click the Start button, select Control Panel, Programs and Features. Then select the NETGEAR WN711 wireless adapter...
...profiles that you downloaded (the file ends in these ways: • From the Windows taskbar, click Start, and select the NETGEAR WN711 Smart Wizard program group Uninstall option, and follow the screen prompts. • For Windows XP, from the Windows taskbar, click ... 1. 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 Windows taskbar, click the Start button, select Control Panel, Programs and Features. Then select the NETGEAR WN711 wireless adapter...
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... search for your wireless connection • Save your area. You can also scan to view the following sections 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. This software automatically restarts when you want to use... Settings tab displays. 2. You can use the Networks tab to view all available wireless networks in the system tray at any time, to use the NETGEAR WN711 Smart Wizard to open the Smart Wizard.
... search for your wireless connection • Save your area. You can also scan to view the following sections 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. This software automatically restarts when you want to use... Settings tab displays. 2. You can use the Networks tab to view all available wireless networks in the system tray at any time, to use the NETGEAR WN711 Smart Wizard to open the Smart Wizard.
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...-PSK, or WPA-PSK. • Signal. The access point supports WPS. • Security. Identifies the type of the Networks tab are: • Help. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual You can interfere with each network scanned: • Network Name (SSID). Close the Wizard. 2-3 v1.0, March 2008 This is still displayed. •...
...-PSK, or WPA-PSK. • Signal. The access point supports WPS. • Security. Identifies the type of the Networks tab are: • Help. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual You can interfere with each network scanned: • Network Name (SSID). Close the Wizard. 2-3 v1.0, March 2008 This is still displayed. •...
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... WEP key. To join a network: 1. For example, if WEP is used, then you select a network. Figure 2-3 2. On the status bar, click Join a Network. 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 let...
... WEP key. To join a network: 1. For example, if WEP is used, then you select a network. Figure 2-3 2. On the status bar, click Join a Network. 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 let...
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...Configuration (PBC). Follow the steps of the wizard to specify the wireless security if used, and to exit the Smart Wizard. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual 3. 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 WN711, enter a personal identification number (PIN) that supports WPS has a WPS symbol.) WPS automatically configures the network name (SSID) and WPA security...
...Configuration (PBC). Follow the steps of the wizard to specify the wireless security if used, and to exit the Smart Wizard. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual 3. 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 WN711, enter a personal identification number (PIN) that supports WPS has a WPS symbol.) WPS automatically configures the network name (SSID) and WPA security...