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... trademarks of their respective holders. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of the FCC Rules. 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. By registering your product. However...
... trademarks of their respective holders. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of the FCC Rules. 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. By registering your product. However...
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... B digital apparatus complies with any other channels is subject to radio frequency waves. tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslušnými... ustanoveními smìrnice 1999/5/ES. 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 device and its transmit antenna) that ...
... B digital apparatus complies with any other channels is subject to radio frequency waves. tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslušnými... ustanoveními smìrnice 1999/5/ES. 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 device and its transmit antenna) that ...
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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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...computer and Internet skills. 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 Conventions, ... special interest. This manual is intended for the Wireless Express Card according to install, configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711. Tip: This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources. • Scope...
...computer and Internet skills. 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 Conventions, ... special interest. This manual is intended for the Wireless Express Card according to install, configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711. Tip: This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources. • Scope...
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... in a browser window. • Click the print icon in the HTML version of contents and a button that displays an index. 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 manual. •A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Double-click a link in the table of the full manual and individual chapters. ...
... in a browser window. • Click the print icon in the HTML version of contents and a button that displays an index. 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 manual. •A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Double-click a link in the table of the full manual and individual chapters. ...
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Printing a PDF version of the complete manual opens in a browser window. • Click the print icon in the manual. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual - Tip: If your browser window. xi v1.0, March 2008 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.
Printing a PDF version of the complete manual opens in a browser window. • Click the print icon in the manual. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual - Tip: If your browser window. xi v1.0, March 2008 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.
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..., Windows XP Home, or 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. It is designed for the original Windows operating system...
..., Windows XP Home, or 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. It is designed for the original Windows operating system...
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NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual • Microwave ovens • 2.4 GHz cordless phones In general, wireless devices can communicate through walls. This manual • Warranty and Support information ... between the devices. Keep 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 return the product for repair. Default Wireless Settings If ...
NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual • Microwave ovens • 2.4 GHz cordless phones In general, wireless devices can communicate through walls. This manual • Warranty and Support information ... between the devices. Keep 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 return the product for repair. Default Wireless Settings If ...
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First, install the WN711 software. Insert the Resource CD. 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 ...
First, install the WN711 software. Insert the Resource CD. 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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... message displays, click Next. 2. Now, insert the Wireless Express Card. c. 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... Windows XP computers, the Found New Hardware Wizard opens. Follow the onscreen instructions for Updates. d. If not, you are connected to install from the CD. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual b.
... message displays, click Next. 2. Now, insert the Wireless Express Card. c. 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... Windows XP computers, the Found New Hardware Wizard opens. Follow the onscreen instructions for Updates. d. If not, you are connected to install from the CD. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual b.
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... the online document "Using Microsoft Vista and Windows XP to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on page 1-7. • Windows configuration utilities. Figure 1-4 1-5 v1.0, March 2008 NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual 3. When prompted, click Next to let the wizard help you connect to set up the wireless adapter with the...
... the online document "Using Microsoft Vista and Windows XP to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on page 1-7. • Windows configuration utilities. Figure 1-4 1-5 v1.0, March 2008 NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual 3. When prompted, click Next to let the wizard help you connect to set up the wireless adapter with the...
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... then click Next. These networks are two possibilities: • If a wireless access point or router in the network supports WPS, a WPS screen displays. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual 5. Hidden Figure 1-5 Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the network name (SSID). Depending on page 2-5for a detailed explanation of how to...
... then click Next. These networks are two possibilities: • If a wireless access point or router in the network supports WPS, a WPS screen displays. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual 5. Hidden Figure 1-5 Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the network name (SSID). Depending on page 2-5for a detailed explanation of how to...
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... is color coded to show the status of your connection to a wireless network and to establish your wireless connectivity. Click the WN711 icon to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on the desktop. The wizard initiates your wireless and Internet connection. • Wireless Express...of the screen shows details about your wireless connection. The LED on page 1-8. • Smart Wizard status bar. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual The WN711 icon appears in the lower right of the Windows task bar. It is transferring data. 1-7 v1.0, March 2008
... is color coded to show the status of your connection to a wireless network and to establish your wireless connectivity. Click the WN711 icon to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on the desktop. The wizard initiates your wireless and Internet connection. • Wireless Express...of the screen shows details about your wireless connection. The LED on page 1-8. • Smart Wizard status bar. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual The WN711 icon appears in the lower right of the Windows task bar. It is transferring data. 1-7 v1.0, March 2008
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... on one end of the Settings tab. Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the icon to interpret the Smart Wizard status bar. Security enabled. • Unlocked. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual WN711 Icon Colors The WN711 icon is weak. The system tray is lost.
... on one end of the Settings tab. Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the icon to interpret the Smart Wizard status bar. Security enabled. • Unlocked. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual WN711 Icon Colors The WN711 icon is weak. The system tray is lost.
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... connection status is strongest. If you experience higher throughput when the signal is useful in isolating a problem. For more option: Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard. The wireless connection to the router is OK, but the router is not connected to the Internet. • 169....254.x.x or The wireless connection to the router is OK. • Connected 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 ...
... connection status is strongest. If you experience higher throughput when the signal is useful in isolating a problem. For more option: Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard. The wireless connection to the router is OK, but the router is not connected to the Internet. • 169....254.x.x or The wireless connection to the router is OK. • Connected 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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.... Run the installer 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 the Start button, select ...Control Panel, Add or Remove Program, and follow the screen prompts. Then select the NETGEAR WN711 wireless adapter option, and follow the screen prompts. • For Vista, from your computer. 1-10 v1.0, March 2008
.... Run the installer 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 the Start button, select ...Control Panel, Add or Remove Program, and follow the screen prompts. Then select the NETGEAR WN711 wireless adapter option, and follow the screen prompts. • For Vista, from your computer. 1-10 v1.0, March 2008
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... in Your Area You can use the Networks tab to change the Wireless Express Card wireless settings. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain how to use the NETGEAR WN711 Smart Wizard to view all available wireless networks in your area. The Windows system tray is...
... in Your Area You can use the Networks tab to change the Wireless Express Card wireless settings. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain how to use the NETGEAR WN711 Smart Wizard to view all available wireless networks in your area. The Windows system tray is...
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... information. • Mode. The router supports wireless N mode. • WPS. Identifies whether the wireless network uses security settings such as the SSID or ESSID setting. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual You can interfere with each network scanned: • Network Name (SSID).
... information. • Mode. The router supports wireless N mode. • WPS. Identifies whether the wireless network uses security settings such as the SSID or ESSID setting. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual You can interfere with each network scanned: • Network Name (SSID).
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... the status bar, click Join a Network. If the Smart Wizard detects an access point or router with the wireless network and security settings. 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...
... the status bar, click Join a Network. If the Smart Wizard detects an access point or router with the wireless network and security settings. 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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... and click Finish. 6. To enable WPS, in the Smart Wizard for the access point or router and the WN711. For an access point or router that you try to connect to supports WPS, you must enter the SSID. ...PBC. • PIN entry. If you select a hidden network then you can use WPS to set up the WN711 wireless settings and connect securely to the access point or router. (An access point or router that supports WPS has ...March 2008 Using WPS to Connect to configure. Review your network connection. Figure 2-4 4. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual 3.
... and click Finish. 6. To enable WPS, in the Smart Wizard for the access point or router and the WN711. For an access point or router that you try to connect to supports WPS, you must enter the SSID. ...PBC. • PIN entry. If you select a hidden network then you can use WPS to set up the WN711 wireless settings and connect securely to the access point or router. (An access point or router that supports WPS has ...March 2008 Using WPS to Connect to configure. Review your network connection. Figure 2-4 4. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual 3.