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The Check for the Wireless Express Card to communicate 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... for Updates screen displays. First, install the WN711 software. If the CD main screen does not display, double-click Autorun.exe on the 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...
The Check for the Wireless Express Card to communicate 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... for Updates screen displays. First, install the WN711 software. If the CD main screen does not display, double-click Autorun.exe on the 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...
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...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. Reveals more information about each network and makes it easier to ... and "Connecting to a network (recommended). When prompted, click Next to let the wizard help you connect 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.
...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. Reveals more information about each network and makes it easier to ... and "Connecting to a network (recommended). When prompted, click Next to let the wizard help you connect 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.
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... the wireless adapter with a high-speed router or access point, and a highspeed Internet connection. If you right-click the system tray icon, you do so, then only the IP address is useful in mega-bits per second. 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 by clearing the check mark enabling notification, as shown...
... the wireless adapter with a high-speed router or access point, and a highspeed Internet connection. If you right-click the system tray icon, you do so, then only the IP address is useful in mega-bits per second. 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 by clearing the check mark enabling notification, as shown...
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... instructions, and if prompted, restart your computer. 4. Then select the NETGEAR WN711 wireless adapter option, and follow the screen prompts. • For Vista, from 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. Remove the Wireless Express Card adapter from the NETGEAR Support page. 3.
... instructions, and if prompted, restart your computer. 4. Then select the NETGEAR WN711 wireless adapter option, and follow the screen prompts. • For Vista, from 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. Remove the Wireless Express Card adapter from the NETGEAR Support page. 3.
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...Wizard provides a complete and easy-to-use set of tools to: • View details about wireless networks: 1. Click the Networks tab to open the Smart Wizard. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain how to use the Smart Wizard. To view... icon appears on the Windows taskbar. The Windows system tray is located on your desktop and in your wireless network settings in profiles • Remove or reinstall the wireless adapter software The following screen: 2-2 v1.0, March 2008 The Settings tab displays. 2.
...Wizard provides a complete and easy-to-use set of tools to: • View details about wireless networks: 1. Click the Networks tab to open the Smart Wizard. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain how to use the Smart Wizard. To view... icon appears on the Windows taskbar. The Windows system tray is located on your desktop and in your wireless network settings in profiles • Remove or reinstall the wireless adapter software The following screen: 2-2 v1.0, March 2008 The Settings tab displays. 2.
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... to connect to another access point or router or to view the available networks and select one: • If none of the wireless access points or routers in the network support WPS, or if you prefer to manually select a network, see "Using WPS to ..., set up profiles for the network that you can use . After installation you know the WEP key. 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 open the Smart Wizard.
... to connect to another access point or router or to view the available networks and select one: • If none of the wireless access points or routers in the network support WPS, or if you prefer to manually select a network, see "Using WPS to ..., set up profiles for the network that you can use . After installation you know the WEP key. 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 open the Smart Wizard.
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The adapter detects a network with WPS: Figure 2-5 2. You can use the status bar to use a push button), and then click Next. 4. Select Yes to verify your wireless connection. 8. Within 2 minutes, return to use WPS, and then click Next. 3. For more information, see "Smart Wizard...the Smart Wizard or configuration utility for the WN711, and click the icon. Use the icon to a Wireless Access Point or Router To join a network using a PBC: 1. On the status bar, click Join a Network. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual Using a WPS Button to Connect...
The adapter detects a network with WPS: Figure 2-5 2. You can use the status bar to use a push button), and then click Next. 4. Select Yes to verify your wireless connection. 8. Within 2 minutes, return to use WPS, and then click Next. 3. For more information, see "Smart Wizard...the Smart Wizard or configuration utility for the WN711, and click the icon. Use the icon to a Wireless Access Point or Router To join a network using a PBC: 1. On the status bar, click Join a Network. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual Using a WPS Button to Connect...
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... tab and select a network). NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual Using the Router PIN to Connect to a Wireless Access Point or Router If you can generate a PIN to connect to the router. If you do not know the router PIN, then you know the router PIN, then the wireless adapter can enter it to to...
... tab and select a network). NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual Using the Router PIN to Connect to a Wireless Access Point or Router If you can generate a PIN to connect to the router. If you do not know the router PIN, then you know the router PIN, then the wireless adapter can enter it to to...
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... to Connect to the WPS router or access point. 5. Select Yes to the router. To generate a PIN and connect to open the Smart Wizard. The wireless adapter detects a network with WPS. If you know what the router PIN is. On the status bar, click Join a Network (or click the Networks tab and... a PIN), and then click Next. 2-8 v1.0, March 2008 Select No (to exit the Smart Wizard. When prompted, enter the router PIN, and then click Next. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual 4.
... to Connect to the WPS router or access point. 5. Select Yes to the router. To generate a PIN and connect to open the Smart Wizard. The wireless adapter detects a network with WPS. If you know what the router PIN is. On the status bar, click Join a Network (or click the Networks tab and... a PIN), and then click Next. 2-8 v1.0, March 2008 Select No (to exit the Smart Wizard. When prompted, enter the router PIN, and then click Next. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual 4.
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... connection speed automatically defaults to view the channels in your wireless adapter. The Wireless Express Card supports the following types of wireless security settings. In the Channel drop-down list, select the wireless standard 802.11b, or 802.11g for your Ad Hoc... to a network with another wireless device, select a channel that network, you try to connect to access the shared resources in Appendix B. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual 3. Before you can use in use that is interference with wireless security, the Smart Wizard detects...
... connection speed automatically defaults to view the channels in your wireless adapter. The Wireless Express Card supports the following types of wireless security settings. In the Channel drop-down list, select the wireless standard 802.11b, or 802.11g for your Ad Hoc... to a network with another wireless device, select a channel that network, you try to connect to access the shared resources in Appendix B. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual 3. Before you can use in use that is interference with wireless security, the Smart Wizard detects...
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...8226; If WEP authentication is used: - Any (First available network) is used by the wireless access point. For 128-bit WEP, enter 26 hex digits. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings Print this information. • Network Name (SSID): The... not be the same for the access point and the wireless adapter. - Select one: 64-bit or 128-bit. Not all wireless devices support the passphrase method. • Manual method. For an existing wireless network, the person who set to 32 alphanumeric characters. ...
...8226; If WEP authentication is used: - Any (First available network) is used by the wireless access point. For 128-bit WEP, enter 26 hex digits. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings Print this information. • Network Name (SSID): The... not be the same for the access point and the wireless adapter. - Select one: 64-bit or 128-bit. Not all wireless devices support the passphrase method. • Manual method. For an existing wireless network, the person who set to 32 alphanumeric characters. ...
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... Performance (%). Identifies transmit megabits per second (Mbps), transmit packets per second (Rx Packets/s), total received packets, and reception errors. 2-20 v1.0, March 2008 NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual Statistics Tab The Statistics tab provides real-time and historical trend information about the data traffic and performance of the total possible... Packets/s), total transmitted packets, and transmit errors. • Receive Statistics. A real-time graph identifying the total, receive, and transmit utilization as a percentage of your wireless adapter.
... Performance (%). Identifies transmit megabits per second (Mbps), transmit packets per second (Rx Packets/s), total received packets, and reception errors. 2-20 v1.0, March 2008 NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual Statistics Tab The Statistics tab provides real-time and historical trend information about the data traffic and performance of the total possible... Packets/s), total transmitted packets, and transmit errors. • Receive Statistics. A real-time graph identifying the total, receive, and transmit utilization as a percentage of your wireless adapter.
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... adds an obstacle against unwanted access to this adapter. • Smart Wireless Utility. The version and release date of the Smart Wizard. The IP address assigned to your network. This is fully exposed. • IP Address. v1.0, March 2008 2-21 About Tab NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual The About tab displays the current...
... adds an obstacle against unwanted access to this adapter. • Smart Wireless Utility. The version and release date of the Smart Wizard. The IP address assigned to your network. This is fully exposed. • IP Address. v1.0, March 2008 2-21 About Tab NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual The About tab displays the current...
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...video, the use of older devices such as 10 Mbps Ethernet or 802.11b wireless would be compatible with Gigabit (1000 Mbps) Ethernet adapters have a gigabit connection through a pair of Powerline HD adapters is determined by each side's upstream data rate. ADSL and cable modem connections ...speed of Mbps. • Wireless. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual In the network shown in Figure 3-1, the two PCs with older 802.11b and 802.11g adapters, but the use of these older wireless technologies in your network can provide a wireless data throughput of up your ...
...video, the use of older devices such as 10 Mbps Ethernet or 802.11b wireless would be compatible with Gigabit (1000 Mbps) Ethernet adapters have a gigabit connection through a pair of Powerline HD adapters is determined by each side's upstream data rate. ADSL and cable modem connections ...speed of Mbps. • Wireless. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual In the network shown in Figure 3-1, the two PCs with older 802.11b and 802.11g adapters, but the use of these older wireless technologies in your network can provide a wireless data throughput of up your ...