NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B WN311B WN311B Installation Manual

NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B
These setup instructions assume that you will connect to an access point or wireless router.
Estimated completion time: 10 minutes.
Installation
1. First, install the WN311B
software.
Insert the NETGEAR 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 Wizard steps and click Next to continue.
When the software has been installed the Connection Wizard prompts you to shut
down the computer.
2. Now, insert the wireless PCI adapter.
a. When prompted, shut down the computer.
b. Unplug the computer, open the case, and install
the WN311B 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.
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 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 NETGEAR 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.
a. Select the wireless network from the
drop-down list, and the wizard records
your choice.
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.
b. The Smart Wizard detects if the network
uses security or not. Follow the Wizard
steps for Security (if used) and for saving 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.
Using the Status Bar
The status bar is located at the bottom of the Settings page.
Wireless
network
Find a Network
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.
Signal strength More dots indicates a stronger signal. Usually, you will experience
higher throughput when the signal is strongest.
Find a Network Click Find a Network to open the Connection Wizard.
Connection Identifies the status of your network connection.
status • 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.
Hidden Network
• 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
WN311B User Manual on the NETGEAR CD for troubleshooting.
Note: To optimize throughput, connect to a network with a high-speed router or access
point, and a high-speed Internet connection. For more information about optimizing
wireless performance, and network bandwidth, see the NETGEAR RangeMax™
NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual on the NETGEAR CD.
Channel
Security Throughput
Signal
strength
Connection status