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- Page 1 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10200-02 February 2007...
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Page 2: Technical Support
FCC Statement Certification ID: FCC: PY306200044 IC: 4054A-06200044 The WN311T has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. - Page 3 être placé loin des fenêtres afin de fournir un écran de blindage maximal. Si le matériel (ou son antenne d’émission) est installé à l’extérieur, il doit faire l’objet d’une licence.” Europe - EU Declaration of Conformity A printed copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity certificate for this product is provided in the WN311T product package. Èesky NETGEAR, Inc.
- Page 4 NETGEAR, Inc. PCI Adapter WN311T provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Español Por medio de la presente [Spanish] NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE. Ελληνική ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T [Greek] ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ...
- Page 5 NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä att denna [utrustningstyp] står I överensstämmelse med WN311T February 2007 Wireless PCI Adapter NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T Home English 202-10200-02 v2.0, February 2007...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Basic Setup What You Need Before You Begin ...1-2 Verify System Requirements ...1-2 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines ...1-2 WN311T Default Wireless Settings ...1-2 Installation ...1-3 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet ...1-6 Smart Wizard Status Bar ...1-7 WN311T Icon Colors ...1-8... - Page 8 Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings ... 2-11 Wireless Security ...2-12 Using Wireless Security Features ...2-12 Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings ...2-13 Setting up WEP Encryption Security ...2-14 Setting up WPA2-PSK Security ...2-16 Setting up WPA-PSK Security ...2-17 Advanced Settings ...2-18 Statistics Page ...2-19 About Page ...2-20...
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Page 9: About This Manual
Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest. Tip: This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources. • Scope. This manual is written for the WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter according to these specifications: Product Version... -
Page 10: How To Use This Manual
• button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. online knowledge base for the product model. • Links to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters. - Page 11 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual – Click the print icon in the upper left of the window. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature.
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Page 13: Basic Setup
Warranty card • Support information card If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the product for repair. v2.0, February 2007... -
Page 14: What You Need Before You Begin
Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines Computers can connect over wireless networks indoors at a range which vary significantly based on the physical location of the computer with the WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter. For best results, avoid potential sources of interference, such as: •... -
Page 15: Installation
Data security WEP, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-PSK encryption: Disabled Installation The instructions in this chapter explain how to install the WN311T to connect to a network with an access point or router. Wireless security, advanced settings, and Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) instructions are covered in Chapter 2, “Network Connections and Wireless Security”... - Page 16 When prompted, shut down the computer. Figure 1-1 b. Unplug the computer, open the case, and install the WN311T into a PCI slot. c. Connect the antenna to the adapter and position the antenna to the up position. d. Close the case, plug the power cord back in, and restart your computer.
- Page 17 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 NETGEAR Smart Wizard. You will be prompted to let the wizard help you connect to a network (recommended). Figure 1-3 c.
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Page 18: Connecting To Wireless Networks And The Internet
The wizard initiates your wireless connection. It could take up to a minute for your wireless connection to be established. Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet The WN311T has indicators in three locations that show the status of your connection to a wireless network and to the Internet: •... -
Page 19: Smart Wizard Status Bar
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Smart Wizard Status Bar The status bar is located at the bottom of the Settings page. Security Wireless network Find a Network Figure 1-2 Wireless network Identifies which wireless network you have joined. -
Page 20: Wn311T Icon Colors
If you do so, then only the IP address is shown. Figure 1-3 WN311T Icon Colors The WN311T icon is on the desktop and in the Windows System Tray. The System Tray is located at one end of the task bar in the Microsoft Windows desktop. Color... -
Page 21: Upgrading The Wn311T Software
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Upgrading the WN311T Software Upgrades may be available at the NETGEAR website. To install an upgrade, follow these steps. 1. Write down the settings for any profiles that you want to save. They will not be retained. - Page 22 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual 1-10 Basic Setup v2.0, February 2007...
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Page 23: Network Connections And Wireless Security
Network Connections and Wireless Security This chapter explains how to use your WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter to connect to your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and how to set up wireless security for the WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter so that it matches the wireless security settings for your network. -
Page 24: Understanding The Smart Wizard
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain how to use the NETGEAR WN311T Smart Wizard to change the WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter wireless settings. When you have installed the software from the Resource CD, the desktop and in the Windows System Tray. - Page 25 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual You can click a column heading to sort. If many networks use the same channel they can interfere with each other. The Status bar shows your network connection and Internet connection.
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Page 26: Finding A Network
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Finding a Network During the WN311T software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. After installation you can use the Find a Network button on the Network tab at any time to view the available networks and select the one that you want to use. -
Page 27: Profiles
For more information, see Profiles The WN311T Smart Wizard uses profiles to store all the settings for a particular wireless network. There are two special profile names: Default and Profile. Default: The Profile named Default automatically scans for any available network. You cannot change this profile name. -
Page 28: Setting Up A Profile To Connect To An Access Point Or Router
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router Follow these instructions to set up the WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter to connect to a wireless access point or router. -
Page 29: Setting Up A Computer-To-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual 4. Verify wireless connectivity to your network. Verify connectivity by using a browser such as Netscape or Internet Explorer to connect to the Internet, or check for file and printer access on your network. You can check the status bar in the Smart Wizard for the current connection status. - Page 30 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual 2. Enter the network settings. a. Select Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) for the Network Type. b. Select or enter the Network Name (SSID) for the Ad Hoc network. c. In the Profiles box, type the name of the profile.
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Page 31: Starting A Computer-To-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual b. Assuming the target PC is configured with 192.168.0.1 as its IP address, type ping -t 192.168.0.1 c. This will cause a continuous ping to be sent to the device with the 192.168.0.1 static IP address. -
Page 32: Wireless Security
Smart Wizard detects it. Before you can use that network you must set up the WN311T with exactly the same kind of wireless security settings. The WN311T supports the following types of wireless security: •... -
Page 33: Wireless Network Name (Ssid) And Security Settings
• Network Name (SSID): The Service Set Identification (SSID) identifies the wireless local area network. Any (First available network) is the default WN311T wireless network name (SSID). You may customize it using up to 32 alphanumeric characters. Write your customized wireless network name (SSID) on the line below. -
Page 34: Wireless Security
Smart Wizard detects it. Before you can use that network you must set up the WN311T with exactly the same kind of wireless security settings. The WN311T supports the following types of wireless security: •... -
Page 35: Wireless Network Name (Ssid) And Security Settings
• Network Name (SSID): The Service Set Identification (SSID) identifies the wireless local area network. Any (First available network) is the default WN311T wireless network name (SSID). You may customize it using up to 32 alphanumeric characters. Write your customized... -
Page 36: Setting Up Wep Encryption Security
Follow the steps below to configure WEP Encryption Security. 1. Run the WN311T Smart Wizard. a. Make sure the WN311T software is installed and the WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter is installed in a PCI slot in your computer. b. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. - Page 37 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual 3. Select the WEP encryption strength you will use: • 64-bit WEP data encryption • 128-bit WEP data encryption Note: Larger encryption keys require more processing and may slow the communications response times.
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Page 38: Setting Up Wpa2-Psk Security
Follow the steps below to configure WPA2-PSK Security. 1. Run the WN311T Smart Wizard. a. Make sure the WN311T software is installed and the WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter is properly installed in the PCI slot in your computer. b. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. -
Page 39: Setting Up Wpa-Psk Security
Setting up WPA-PSK Security Follow the steps below to configure WPA-PSK Security. 1. Run the WN311T Smart Wizard. a. Make sure the WN311T software is installed and the WN311T is properly installed in a PCI slot in your computer. b. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. -
Page 40: Advanced Settings
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual b. In the Network Name (SSID) field select the network, or enter the SSID. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is configured in the access point. -
Page 41: Statistics Page
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Statistics Page The Statistics page provides real-time and historical trend information on the data traffic and performance of your wireless adapter. Figure 2-8 • Transmit/Receive Performance (%): A real time graph identifying the total, receive, and transmit utilization as a percentage the total possible. -
Page 42: About Page
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual About Page The About page displays the current software version information. Figure 2-9 The following information is displayed in the About page: • Regional Domain: This is the region setting for the wireless adapter. The approved channels for the region are automatically scanned. -
Page 43: Wireless Network Performance
This chapter explains how to use your WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter to connect to your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and how to set up wireless security for the WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter so that it matches the wireless security settings for your network. -
Page 44: Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual — Computers and fax machines (no closer than one foot) — Copying machines, elevators, and cell phones (no closer than 6 feet) — Microwave ovens (no closer than 10 feet) •... -
Page 45: Overview Of Home And Small Office Networking Technologies
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual In the network shown in Figure a gigabit connection through the router to the storage server. With a high-speed router this connection allows for extremely fast backups or quick access to large files on the server. The PC connected through a pair of Powerline HD adapters is limited to the 200 Mbps speed of the Powerline HD connection. -
Page 46: Assessing Your Speed Requirements
For connecting rooms or floors that are blocked by obstructions or are distant vertically, consider networking over your building’s AC wiring. NETGEAR’s Powerline HD family of products delivers up to 200 Mbps to any outlet, while the older generation XE family of products delivers 14 Mbps or 85 Mbps. - Page 47 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual • Backing up computers over the network has become popular due to the availability of inexpensive mass storage. using various networking technologies. Table 3-1. Theoretical Transfer Time for 1 Gigabyte Network Connection...
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Page 49: Troubleshooting
• Check the Windows device manager to see if the WN311T is recognized and enabled. Reload the WN311T software, if necessary. • Try to install the WN311T in a different PCI slot in your computer if one is available. The WN311T is trying to connect to an access point, but cannot. - Page 50 3. Restart the cable or DSL modem, router, access point, and computer. To view the WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter IP address, click the WN311T icon to open the Smart Wizard. Then check the IP address in the About page. This may occur if you upgraded your WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter software and did not reboot your system.
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Page 51: Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly
Service may not be able to connect to the Internet, may have dropped wireless connections, or both when using the WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter. You can delete this Hotfix from the Add or Remove Program utility in the Control Panel. - Page 52 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Troubleshooting v2.0, February 2007...
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Page 53: Technical Specifications
Default Configuration Settings The following table lists the default settings of your WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter. Feature Smart Wizard Wireless Wireless Communication Wireless Network Name (SSID) Security Network Type Transmission Speed Country/Region Operating Mode Data Rate *. Maximum wireless signal rate (IEEE Standard 802.11n draft specification). Actual throughput will vary. -
Page 54: Technical Specifications
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Technical Specifications This table below describes technical specifications for the WN311T Wireless PCI Adapter. Antennas Detachable antenna Standards 802.11g, 802.11b Radio Data Rate 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 6.5, 9, 11, 12, 13, 13.5, 18, 19.5, 24, 26, 27, 36, 39, 40.5, 48, 52, 54, 58.5, 65, 81,104, 108, 117, 121.5, 130, 135, 162, 216,... -
Page 55: Appendix B Related Documents
This appendix provides links to reference documents you can use to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product. Document Link Windows XP and Vista http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/ Wireless Configuration index.htm Utilities Internet Networking and http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm TCP/IP Addressing: Wireless Communications: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm... - Page 56 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T User Manual Appendix B-2 Related Documents v2.0, February 2007...