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The NETGEAR® RangeMax™ Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual lets you
connect a computer to wireless networks. It is designed for laptop 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 Express Card and set up basic wireless
connectivity on your wireless local area network (WLAN). Advanced wireless network settings
are covered in
Chapter 2, "Network Connections and Wireless Security"
What You Need Before You Begin
You must verify that your computer meets the minimum system requirements and identify the
wireless network settings of the wireless network where you will connect before you can set up
your wireless Express Card and connect.
Verify System Requirements
Before installing the Wireless Express Card, make sure that these minimum requirements have
been met. You must have a computer with:
•
A Pentium 300 MHz or higher compatible processor with an available Express Card slot.
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A CD drive.
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105 MB of free hard disk space.
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Microsoft Vista, Windows XP Home, or XP Professional
Some versions of Windows might ask for the original Windows operating system installation
files to complete the installation of the WN711 driver software.
Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines
Computers can connect over wireless networks indoors at a range that can vary significantly based
on the location of the computer with the Wireless Express Card. For best results, avoid potential
sources of interference, such as:
•
Large metal surfaces
v1.0, March 2008
Chapter 1
Basic Setup
in this manual.
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