NETGEAR WN311B User manual

WN311B
RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter
What is RangeMax NEXT?
This is Steady-Stream
• Help is there when you need it!
NETGEAR provides, 24x7
technical support* in English,
with selected local language
support during office hours.
HD Video Streaming
High Resolution On-LineGaming
Wireless File Storage and Sharing
VoIP/Internet Calling
Streaming MP3 Music Files
Email, Web Browsing
DistanceFrom Router
Applications
Supported
RangeMax EXT
Standard g
Experience the NEXT generation – up to 270Mbps wireless networking
What does RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter do?
•Complies with draft 802.11n†,backwards compatible and with 11b/g WiFi
•Delivers a Steady-Stream connection for your notebook computer at great range
•Interoperates at up to 270Mbps†with other products with Intensi-fi™
•Ensures maximum coverage and bandwidth with preset internal antennas
RangeMax NEXT extends the possibilities of your wireless home network by providing a Steady-Stream
of up to 270Mbps, and is compliant with draft 802.11n†.This next generation wireless standard utilizes
advanced MIMO (Multi-In, Multi-Out) technology, which delivers incredible speed and range, and for
the first time provides wireless interoperability at the highest speeds with other products with Intensi-fi™.
ARangeMax NEXT wireless networkcreates and maintains stable connections and enough bandwidth to
surfthe Internet, download MP3s, make Internet phone calls, share files, play network games, and stream
high-definition videos, simultaneously†at any distance or location in the home or small office. Because
RangeMax NEXT is compatible with all legacy b and g wireless products, you are sure to be connected.
Preset internal antennas and draft 11n-True-Test, high-performance testing and tuning, provides maximum
performance and high-quality streaming every time. Touchless WiFi Security makes creating the highest
level of network security easy and includes WEP, WPA-PSK, or WPA2-PSK. Setup is simple thanks to
NETGEAR’s SmartWizard™and 24/7 technical support*.
Steady-Stream technology ensures you have enough streaming bandwidth to support all of your
applications, all over your home, all at once.
WiFi Security
Touchless

WN311B RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter
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Maximum wireless signal rate derived
from IEEE standard 802.11 specifications.
Actual data throughput will vary. Network
conditions and environmental factors,
including volume of network traffic,
building materials and construction,
and network overhead, lower actual
data throughput.
This product has been tested for quality
assurance and this product or its
components may have been recycled.
* Free basic installation support provided
for 90 days from date of purchase.
Advanced product features and
configurations are not included in free
basic installation support; optional
premium support available.
D-WN311B-1
System Requirements
-2.4 GHz 802.11n draft specification wireless
networkor 2.4 GHz 802.11b/ g wireless network
-Microsoft®Windows®2000 SP4 or Windows XP
-Intel®Pentium®-class notebook PC of 300 MHz
or higher with an available PC Card slot
-We recommend using this product with the
RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router (WNR834B)
Physical Specifications
-Dimension: 120 x 128 x 27mm
(4.72 x 5.04 x 1.06 in)
-Weight: 54g (1.9 oz)
•Wireless Speeds
-802.11b: 1,2,5.5,11 Mbps
-802.11g: 6,9,12,18,24,36,48,54 Mbps
-EWC/ 802.11n Draft: 6, 6.5, 13, 13.5, 19.5,
26, 27, 39, 40.5, 53, 54, 58.5, 65, 78, 81, 104,
108, 117, 121.5, 130, 135, 162, 216, 243,
270Mbps
-Improves networkperformance up to 50% when
used with legacy 802.11b/ g wireless routers
• Standards
-IEEE802.11n draft specification, IEEE
802.11b, IEE802.11g, 2.4 GHz
•Security
-WiFi protected Access (WPA2- PSK, WPA- PSK)
-Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) 64- bit, 128-
bit encryption for IEEE 802.11b and
IEEE802.11g
•Ease of Use
-SmartWizard simplifies setup by automatically
detecting and configuring your router for virtu-
ally all ISP connections
•Warranty
-NETGEAR 1- year warranty
Standard G RangeMax™RangeMax™NEXT
Great for Broadband Internet sharing ◆◆ ◆
Faster connections for multiple users ◆◆
Consistent speeds for streaming and transferring files ◆◆
Gaming, VoIP, file sharing and streaming HD-video simultaneously ◆
Whole Home Coverage ◆◆
Key Features Draft 802.11n compliant†◆
Interoperable at 270Mbps speed with products with Intensi-fi ◆
Steady-Stream connections ◆
11n-True Test high-performance testing and tuning ◆
Advanced MIMO technology - for speed and range ◆◆
Wireless Coverage Entire home or office ◆◆
Compatibility Public Hotspots, 802.11b/g, standard Wi-Fi, Built-in Laptop Wireless ◆◆ ◆
Security Touchless WiFi - WEP and WPA / WPA2 - PSK ◆ ◆ ◆
Comparethe Advantages of the NEXT Generation in Wireless Connectivity
First, there was RangeMax, which improved on the wireless g standard’s limitations in speed and coverage. Now, NETGEAR offers RangeMax NEXT,which
gives consumers a new level of capabilities and transfer speeds, including the ability to play online games, use VoIP, download large files, and stream HD
video — all simultaneously and with consistent speeds.
†“Draft-n Compliant” refers to compliance
with IEEE 802.11n draft specification
version 1.0 only.