Windows 2000; Technical Support - NETGEAR RangeMax WPN311 Installation Manual

Windows 2000

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IRST INSTALL THE SOFTWARE
Note: Windows 2000 may require you to be logged on with administrator rights.
a. Power on your computer, let the operating system boot up completely, and log in
as needed.
a. Insert the WPN311 Resource CD into your CD drive. The CD main page shown
below will load. If this page does not automatically load, browse to the CD, and
double-click on autorun.exe.
b. Click the Install Driver and Utility link to run the
Assistant
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c. Follow the Smart Wizard - Install Assistant steps.
d. Click Finish when done, and if prompted restart your computer.
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a. Shut down the PC and remove the power cord from the PC. Insert the WPN311
Wireless PCI Adapter into an available PCI slot. Connect the antenna to the
adapter and position the antenna to the up position. Reconnect the power cord
and reboot the computer.
b. After a short delay, the Found New Hardware Wizard displays. Select Install the
software automatically (Recommended) and click Next.
Note: If Windows 2000 displays a Digital Signature Not Found warning, click
Yes to continue the installation.
c. Follow the Found New Hardware Wizard steps, click Finish when done, and if
prompted, restart your computer.
d. Next, you will be prompted to choose the country where you are located. Select
your location from the list.
e. You will now see the WPN311 system tray icon in the lower right area of the
Windows task bar.
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OW CONFIGURE YOUR
a. Determine the current settings for your wireless access point, including the case-
sensitive SSID and security settings (if any):
• WEP — 64 or 128 bit, Passphrase (case-sensitive) or Key # with hex key
• WPA-PSK — Passphrase (case-sensitive)
b. Click the WPN311 system tray icon to view to the Settings tab page:
Smart Wizard - Install
c. Change the Network Name SSID and security settings to match your wireless
access point. For WEP, select the Use WEP Encryption checkbox. For
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WPA-PSK, click the Advanced button.
Tip: To view the available wireless networks, use the drop-down list or the
Networks tab and choose the one you want.
d. Click Apply to activate the connection.
Tip: Create work and home profiles. Then, activate whichever one you need for
your current location.
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INALLY VERIFY WIRELESS NETWORK CONNECTIVITY
• Use the status information at the bottom of the utility to verify your wireless
network connection. Click the Help button to view the online help.
Help button Unlocked: the wireless network does not use security
Locked: the wireless network uses security
Note: The status bar at the bottom of the utility reports the speed of your
connection. 108 Mbps speed is only possible when your wireless network has a
108 Mbps access point such as in the NETGEAR WGT624 108 Mbps Wireless
Firewall Router or NETGEAR WGT634U 108 Mbps Wireless Router.
• WPN311 Windows system tray icon: green or yellow indicates a working
connection; red indicates no connection.
• WPN311 LEDs: alternating blinking means attempting to connect; blinking
together indicates a good connection; off means the WPN311 is not seated.
• Verify connectivity to the Internet by opening a browser or verify access to
network resources such as files and printers.

Technical Support

After completing the Smart Wizard configuration assistant, register your product at
http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. Registration is required before you can use our
telephone support service.
NETGEAR, INC. Support Information
Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR (For US & Canada only) - 24 x 7 phone support. See the
Support Information card for other countries.
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