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- Page 1 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA 202-10203-03 October 2008...
- Page 2 In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.
- Page 3 Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver’s • Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance FCC Caution: Any change or modification to the product not expressly approved by Netgear could void the user’s authority to operate the device. FCC RF Radiation Exposure...
- Page 4 è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE. Latviski Ar šo deklarç, ka NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter [Latvian] atbilst Direktîvas 1999/5/EK bûtiskajâm prasîbâm un citiem ar to saistîtajiem WN311B noteikumiem. Lietuviø Šiuo deklaruoja, kad šis...
- Page 5 1999/5/EG. Product and Publication Details WN311B Model Number: October 2008 Publication Date: Wireless PCI Adapter Product Family: NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B Product Name: Home Home or Business Product: English Language: 202-10203-03 Publication Part Number: v1.0, October 2008...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents About This Manual Conventions, Formats and Scope ..................ix How to Use This Manual ....................x How to Print this Manual ....................x Chapter 1 Basic Setup What You Need Before You Begin ..................1-1 Verify System Requirements ..................1-1 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines ..........1-1 WN311B Default Wireless Settings ................1-2 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet ............1-3 The WN311B Icon Colors ..................1-3... - Page 8 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Setting up WPA-PSK Security ................2-18 Advanced Settings ....................2-19 Chapter 3 Wireless Network Performance Optimizing Wireless Performance ..................3-1 Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth ................3-2 Overview of Home and Small Office Networking Technologies ........3-3 Assessing Your Speed Requirements ..............3-4...
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Page 9: About This Manual
About This Manual The NETGEAR ® RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B. The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. -
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 WN311B 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.
- Page 12 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual About This Manual v1.0, October 2008...
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Page 13: Basic Setup
The WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter lets you connect a PC computer to wireless networks. It is designed for PC computers running Microsoft Windows. For information about product features and compatible NETGEAR products, see the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com. This chapter describes how to install your Wireless PCI Adapter and set up basic wireless connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). -
Page 14: Wn311B Default Wireless Settings
• Warranty and 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 WN311B Default Wireless Settings If this is a new wireless network installation, use the factory default settings to set up the network and verify wireless connectivity. -
Page 15: Connecting To Wireless Networks And The Internet
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet The WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter has indicators in these locations that show the status of your connection to a wireless network and to the Internet: •... -
Page 16: Smart Wizard Status Bar
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Smart Wizard Status Bar The status bar is located at the bottom of the Settings page. Channel Security Throughput Signal Wireless strength network Connection status Join a Network Figure 1-1 Understanding the Status Bar Wireless network Identifies which wireless network you have joined. -
Page 17: Removing The Wn311B Software
WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter option, and follow the screen prompts. Upgrading the WN311B 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 18 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Basic Setup v1.0, October 2008...
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Page 19: Network Connections And Wireless Security
Smart Wizard, then you need to disable the Windows utility. If you are working with the Vista configuration utility, see the online document: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility To disable the Windows Zero Configuration utility: 1. -
Page 20: Using The Smart Wizard To Modify Your Settings
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Using the Smart Wizard to Modify Your Settings These instructions explain how to use the NETGEAR WN311B Smart Wizard to change the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter wireless settings. When you have installed the software from the Resource CD, the icon appears on your desktop and in the Windows System Tray. - Page 21 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B 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 22: Joining A Network
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Joining a Network During the WN311B software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. After installation you can use the Join 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 23: Using Push 'N' Connect (Wps) To Connect To A Wireless Network
Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Connect to a Wireless Network An access point or router that supports WPS has a WPS symbol. Some NETGEAR products include Push 'N' Connect, NETGEAR’s implementation of WPS, which is based on the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) standard (for more information, see http://www.wi-fi.org). - Page 24 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual You can use either a push button or PIN entry to connect using WPS: • Push Button Configuration. Press a push button or push dome on the access point or router, or click an on-screen button in the software.
- Page 25 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual 6. You can use the Status Bar to verify your network connection. For more information, see “Smart Wizard Status Bar” on page 1-4. Click Close to exit the Smart Wizard. Generating a Personal Identification Number (PIN) to Connect to a Wireless Access Point or Router The wireless PCI adapter generates a security PIN to connect to the router.
- Page 26 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual The adapter generates and displays a random PIN. Figure 2-6 4. Write down the generated PIN. 5. On the access point or router that you have selected, log in to the router or access point, select Add WPS Client, then follow the router or access point’s prompts to connect a WPS client...
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Page 27: Setting Up Wireless Network Profiles
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Setting Up Wireless Network Profiles The WN311B Smart Wizard uses profiles to store all the settings for a particular wireless network. There are two special profile names: Default and Profile. •... -
Page 28: Creating An Infrastructure (Access Point) Profile
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Creating an Infrastructure (Access Point) Profile To create a profile: 1. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings page opens. Figure 2-8 2. Enter the network settings. a. In the Network Type section, be sure that Access Point (Infrastructure) is selected. -
Page 29: Creating A Computer-To-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Use 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 WN311B User Manual b. Select or enter the Network Name (SSID) for the Ad Hoc network. c. In the Profiles box, type the name of the profile. d. Click Apply. 3. Save your settings in a Profile.
- Page 31 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual c. This will cause a continuous ping to be sent to the device with the 192.168.0.1 static IP address. The ping response should change to “reply.” Figure 2-11 At this point the connection is established.
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Page 32: Using Wireless Security
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual 6. Click OK. Note: The channel number differs depending on the country. The connection speed automatically defaults to the highest speed. Using Wireless Security Many networks use wireless security to encrypt wireless data communications. If you try to connect to a network with wireless security the Smart Wizard detects it. -
Page 33: Wireless Network Name (Ssid) And Security Settings
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings Print this form, fill in the configuration parameters and put it in a safe place for possible future reference. For an existing wireless network, the person who set up the network will be able to provide this information. -
Page 34: Setting Up Wep Encryption Security
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Setting up WEP Encryption Security To set up WEP Encryption Security: 1. Run the WN311B Smart Wizard. a. Make sure that the WN311B software is installed and the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter is installed in a PCI slot in your computer. -
Page 35: Setting Up Wpa2-Psk Security
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual • 64-bit WEP data encryption • 128-bit WEP data encryption Note: Larger encryption keys require more processing and may slow the communications response times. 4. Select Create with Passphrase and enter the passphrase. The configuration utility will automatically generate the WEP keys. -
Page 36: Setting Up Wpa-Psk Security
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual b. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings tab page opens. Figure 2-14 2. Configure the Security settings. a. In the Profiles box, select the profile or type in a profile name. -
Page 37: Advanced Settings
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual a. Make sure the WN311B software is installed and the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter is properly installed in a PCI slot in your computer. b. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings tab page opens. - Page 38 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual 2-20 Network Connections and Wireless Security v1.0, October 2008...
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Page 39: Wireless Network Performance
Chapter 3 Wireless Network Performance This chapter explains how to use your WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter to connect to your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and how to set up wireless security for the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter so that it matches the wireless security settings for your network. Optimizing Wireless Performance The speed and operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the location of the wireless router. -
Page 40: Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B 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 41: Overview Of Home And Small Office Networking Technologies
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual In the network shown in Figure 3-1, the two PCs with gigabit (1000 Mbps) Ethernet adapters have 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. -
Page 42: 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 43: Monitoring Tools
144,000 seconds (40 hours) Monitoring Tools Use the following tools to monitor the health of your Wireless PCI Adapter and to confirm your driver version and date when checking the NETGEAR website for updates. Wireless Network Performance v1.0, October 2008... -
Page 44: Statistics Screen
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Statistics Screen The Statistics screen provides real-time and historical trend information on the data traffic and performance of your wireless adapter. Figure 3-2 • Transmit/Receive Performance (%): A real time graph identifying the total, receive, and transmit utilization as a percentage the total possible. -
Page 45: About Screen
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual About Screen The About page displays the current software version information. Figure 3-3 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 46 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Wireless Network Performance v1.0, October 2008...
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Page 47: Troubleshooting
Wireless Networks and the Internet” on page 1-3. Troubleshooting Tips Use the information below to solve common problems you may encounter. Also, refer to the knowledge base on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support/main.asp. Table 4-1. Troubleshooting Tips Problem Action The LEDs are not lit. - Page 48 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Table 4-1. Troubleshooting Tips (continued) Problem Action Throughput is only 54 Mbps. The WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter can operate at faster speeds. You are probably connecting to a standard 802.11g network. See Chapter 3, “Wireless Network Performance”...
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Page 49: Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly You need to click the Initiate Ad Hoc button before you click Apply. Here is how you start an Ad Hoc network: 1. Fill in the Network Name (SSID). - Page 50 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Troubleshooting v1.0, October 2008...
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Page 51: Default Settings And Technical Specifications
Appendix A Default Settings and Technical Specifications Default Settings The following table lists the default settings of your Wireless PCI Adapter. Feature Description Enabled Smart Wizard Wireless Wireless Communication Enabled Wireless Network Name (SSID) Any (first available network) Security Disabled Network Type Infrastructure Transmission Speed... -
Page 52: Technical Specifications
NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Technical Specifications This table below describes technical specifications for the NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B. 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 53: Appendix B Related Documents
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... - Page 54 NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Related Documents v1.0, October 2008...