NETGEAR WN311B User manual

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NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B
Installation
These setup instructions assume that you will connect to an access point or wireless router.
Estimated completion time: 10 minutes.
1. First, install the WN311B
software.
Insert the Resource CD.If the CD main page
does not appear, double click Autorun.exe on
the CD.
a. Click Install the Software. The Check
for Updates window opens.
b. If you are connected to the Internet, click
Check for Updates. If not, you can
choose to install from the CD.
c. Follow the NETGEAR Smart Wizard steps and click Next to continue.
When the software has been installed, proceed to the next step.
2. Now, insert the wireless PCI adapter.
a. When prompted by the Connection
Wizard, shut down the computer.
b. Unplug the computer, open the case, and
install the Wireless PCI Adapter into a PCI
slot.
c. Connect the antenna to the adapter and
position the antenna in the up position.
d. Close the case, plug the power cord back in, and restart your computer.
You will be prompted to select the country where you are located.
e. Select the country and click Agree.
3. Use the Smart Wizard to set up your wireless PCI adapter.
a. Windows 2000 users go to Step b.
Windows XP or Vista users can set up the
wireless PCI adapter either with the
NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended)
or the Windows configuration utilities.
•NETGEAR Smart Wizard: Reveals
more information about each network
and makes it easier to troubleshoot
network connection problems.
•Windows configuration utilities: See the Windows documentation or
“Using Windows XP and Vista Wireless Configuration Utilities” at:
http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm
b. Click Next to accept the Smart Wizard.
You will be prompted to let the wizard help
you connect to a network (recommended).
c. Click Next to accept.
4. Connect to a wireless network.
The next screen that displays depends on whether there is a wireless router or access
point at your location that supports Push 'N' Connect. NETGEAR’s Push 'N' Connect
feature is based on the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) standard.
Note: The WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter only supports WPS on Windows XP, not
Windows 2000 or Vista.
a. Follow the instructions on the Connecting to your wireless network screen:
• If there are no WPS networks, select a wireless network from the drop-down
list.
If the network uses security, then the Smart Wizard detects it.
Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). These
networks are in the drop-down list, but the Network Name (SSID) is blank.
• If you are using WPS, click Next to continue.
WPS allows you to click a button or create a PIN number to securely connect
to a wireless router or access point. Both the wireless adapter and the router
or access point must support WPS. For more information about WPS, see the
NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter Model WN311B User
Manual on the Resource CD.
b. Follow the Smart Wizard steps to connect to a network and to save a Profile.
c. After you have reviewed the settings, click Finish.
The WN311B icon appears in the system tray and on the desktop; and the Settings
page opens. The wizard initiates your wireless connection. It could take up to a minute for
your wireless connection to be established. Check the status bar as described in Using the
Status Bar on the other side of this card.
Hidden Network
The wireless networks in your area do not
support (WPS). One or more wireless networks with WPS are in your area.

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Using the Status Bar
The status bar is located at the bottom of the Settings screen.
Understanding the Status Bar
Wireless network Identifies which wireless network you have joined.
Security • Locked: security enabled.
• Unlocked: security not enabled.
Channel The wireless channel used by the network. If many wireless networks
in your area use the same channel they can interfere with one
another.
Throughput Wireless throughput measured in Mega bits per second. To optimize
throughput, connect to a network with a high-speed router or access
point, and a high-speed Internet connection.
Signal strength More dots indicates a stronger signal. Usually, you will experience
higher throughput when the signal is strongest.
Join a Network Click Join a Network to open the Connection Wizard.
Connection
status Identifies the status of your network connection. •Connected to Internet: Wireless Internet connection is OK.
•Connected to Router: 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 but there is a problem with the router. See the online
help or the NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter
Model WN311B User Manual on the Resource CD.
Wireless
network
Connection status
Security
Join a Network
Channel Throughput
Signal
strength
Technical Support
After completing the Smart Wizard configuration assistant, locate the serial number on the
bottom label of your product and use it to register your product at
http://www.NETGEAR.com/register.
Registration on the website or over the phone is required before you can use our telephone
support service. The phone numbers for worldwide regional customer support centers are
on the Warranty and Support Information card that came with your product.
Go to http://www.NETGEAR.com/support for product updates and Web support.