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Page 1 - WPN311 User Manual

202-10075-03 January 2007NETGEAR, Inc.4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USANETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual

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NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manualiiv3.0, January 2007For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologi

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NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manualiiiv3.0, January 2007– Click the print icon in the upper left of the window. • Printing the Fu

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NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manualivv3.0, January 2007

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1-1v3.0, January 2007Chapter 1 Basic SetupThe WPN311 Wireless PCI Adapter lets you connect a PC computer to wireless networks. It is designed for PC c

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NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual1-2v3.0, January 2007Observe Wireless Location and Range GuidelinesComputers can connect over

Page 7 - Contents

NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual1-3v3.0, January 2007Your NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 factory default basic s

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NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual1-4v3.0, January 2007b. If you are connected to the Internet, click Check for Updates. If not,

Page 9 - About This Manual

NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual1-5v3.0, January 2007a. Windows 2000 users go to Step b. Windows XP or Vista users can set up

Page 10 - How to Print this Manual

NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual1-6v3.0, January 2007c. Select the wireless network from the drop-down list, and the wizard re

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NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual1-7v3.0, January 20075. Use the status bar to verify your wireless connectivity. For more deta

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iiv3.0, January 2007Technical SupportSee the support information card that shipped with your product. By registering your product at http://www.netgea

Page 13 - Basic Setup

NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual1-8v3.0, January 2007Smart Wizard Status BarClick the icon to open the Smart Wizard so you c

Page 14 - What Is in the Box

NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual1-9v3.0, January 2007If you right-click the system tray icon, you can disable the Internet not

Page 15 - Installation

NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual1-10v3.0, January 2007

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2-1v3.0, January 2007Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless SecurityThis chapter explains how to use your WPN311 Wireless PCI Adapter to connect t

Page 17 - Figure 1-4

NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual2-2v3.0, January 2007Understanding the Smart WizardThese instructions explain how to use the N

Page 18 - Figure 1-1

NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual2-3v3.0, January 2007The screen shows the following information for each network scanned:• Net

Page 19 - WPN311 Icon Colors

NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual2-4v3.0, January 2007Finding a NetworkDuring the WPN311 software installation, the Smart Wizar

Page 20 - Smart Wizard Status Bar

NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual2-5v3.0, January 20073. Select a network from the drop-down list. If you select a hidden netwo

Page 21 - Upgrading the WPN311 Software

NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual2-6v3.0, January 2007Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or RouterFollow these

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NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual2-7v3.0, January 2007c. Click Close to exit the wizard, or Cancel to return to the previous se

Page 23 - Chapter 2

v3.0, January 2007iii• Increase the separation between the equipment or devices • Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver’s • Consu

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NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual2-8v3.0, January 20071. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings page opens.2. En

Page 25 - Figure 2-2

NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual2-9v3.0, January 2007b. Restart the PCs. 5. Verify wireless connectivity between your peer dev

Page 26 - Finding a Network

NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual2-10v3.0, January 2007Starting a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection1. On the Set

Page 27 - Profiles

NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual2-11v3.0, January 2007Wireless SecurityMany networks use wireless security to encrypt wireless

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NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual2-12v3.0, January 2007Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security SettingsPrint this page, fill

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NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual2-13v3.0, January 2007Setting up WEP Encryption SecurityFollow the steps below to configure WE

Page 30 - Figure 2-7

NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual2-14v3.0, January 20074. Select Create with Passphrase and enter the passphrase. The Smart Wiz

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NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual2-15v3.0, January 2007b. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings tab page opens.

Page 32 - Figure 2-5

NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual2-16v3.0, January 2007Setting up WPA-PSK SecurityFollow the steps below to configure WPA-PSK S

Page 33 - Wireless Security

NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual2-17v3.0, January 20073. Save your settings in a Profile. a. Click the Save Profile button. Al

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v3.0, January 2007ivEspañol [Spanish]Por medio de la presente NETGEAR, Inc. declara que el NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 cumple con los

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NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual2-18v3.0, January 2007Statistics PageThe Statistics page provides real time and historical tre

Page 36 - Setting up WPA2-PSK Security

NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual2-19v3.0, January 2007About PageThe About page displays the current software version informati

Page 37 - Figure 2-6

NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual2-20v3.0, January 2007

Page 38 - Setting up WPA-PSK Security

3-1v3.0, January 2007Chapter 3 Wireless Network PerformanceThis chapter explains how to use your WPN311 Wireless PCI Adapter to connect to your Wirele

Page 39 - Advanced Settings

NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual3-2v3.0, January 2007– Computers and fax machines (no closer than one foot)– Copying machines,

Page 40 - Statistics Page

NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual3-3v3.0, January 2007In the network shown in Figure 3-10, the two PCs with gigabit (1000 Mbps)

Page 41 - About Page

NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual3-4v3.0, January 2007To get the best performance, use newer adapters such as RangeMax adapters

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NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual3-5v3.0, January 2007• Backing up computers over the network has become popular due to the ava

Page 43 - Wireless Network Performance

NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual3-6v3.0, January 2007

Page 44 - Figure 3-10

4-1v3.0, January 2007Chapter 4 TroubleshootingThis chapter provides information about troubleshooting your WPN311 Wireless PCI Adapter. For informatio

Page 45 - Technologies

v3.0, January 2007vProduct and Publication DetailsModel Number: WPN311Publication Date: January 2007Product Family: Wireless PCI AdapterProduct Name:

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NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual4-2v3.0, January 2007Throughput is only 54 Mbps. The WPN311 Wireless PCI Adapter can operate a

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NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual4-3v3.0, January 2007Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working CorrectlyYou need to click the Initiate Ad Hoc

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NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual4-4v3.0, January 2007

Page 49 - Troubleshooting

A-1v3.0, January 2007Appendix A Technical SpecificationsThis appendix provides technical specifications for the WPN311 Wireless PCI Adapter. Antenna D

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NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User ManualA-2v3.0, January 2007

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Appendix B-1v3.0, January 2007Appendix B Related DocumentsThis appendix provides links to reference documents you can use to gain a more complete unde

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NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User ManualAppendix B-2v3.0, January 2007

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viiv3.0, January 2007ContentsAbout This ManualConventions, Formats and Scope ...

Page 55 - Related Documents

viiiv3.0, January 2007Setting up WEP Encryption Security ......2-13Setting up WP

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iv3.0, January 2007About This ManualThe NETGEAR® RangeMax™ Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual describes how to install, configure, and troublesho

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