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NETGEAR RangeMax™
NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter
WN311B User Manual
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
202-10203-01
May 2006

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  • Page 1 NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10203-01 May 2006...

  • Page 2: Technical Support

    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 RF Exposure Information This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
  • 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: May 2006 Publication Date: Wireless PCI Adapter Product Family: NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B Product Name: Home Home or Business Product: English Language: 202-10203-01 Publication Part Number: v1.0, May 2006...
  • Page 6 v1.0, May 2006...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents About This Manual Conventions, Formats, and Scope ................... ix How to Print This Manual ....................x Chapter 1 Basic Setup What You Need Before You Begin ..................4-2 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines ..........4-2 Infrastructure and Ad Hoc Modes ...................4-2 WN311B Default Wireless Settings ................4-3 Installation ........................4-4 Use the status bar to verify your wireless connectivity.
  • Page 8 Setting up WPA2-PSK Security ..................5-11 Setting up WPA-PSK Security ..................5-13 Advanced Settings ....................5-14 Networks Page ......................5-14 Statistics Page ......................5-16 About Page ........................5-17 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Tips ......................6-1 Frequently Asked Questions ..................6-2 XP Professional and XP Home occasional connection problems ........6-3 Appendix A Default Settings and Technical Specifications Default Settings ......................

  • Page 9: About This Manual

    About This Manual TheNETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual describes how to install, configure, and troubleshoot the NETGEAR ® WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter. The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills.

  • Page 10: How To Print This Manual

    NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual • Scope. This manual is written for the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter according to these specifications. Product version NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B Manual publication date May 2006 Product updates are available on the NETGEAR website at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WN311B.asp.

  • Page 11: 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. Basic Setup...

  • Page 12: What You Need Before You Begin

    Computers can connect over wireless networks indoors at a range which vary significantly based on the physical location of the computer with the NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B. For best results, avoid potential sources of interference, such as: •...

  • Page 13: Wn311B Default Wireless Settings

    • Data security WEP, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-PSK encryption: Disabled The section below provides instructions for setting up the NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B for basic wireless connectivity to an access point. The procedures below provide step-by-step installation instructions for Windows PCs. Use the procedure that corresponds to the version of Windows that you are using.

  • Page 14: Installation

    NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual 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 Software.The Check for Updates window opens.
  • Page 15 NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual 3. Use the Smart Wizard to set up your wireless PCI adapter. a. Windows 2000 users skip to step c. For Windows XP users, choose to set up your wireless adapter either with the...
  • Page 16 NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual d. 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 Hidden Network networks are included in the drop-down list, but the Network Name (SSID) is blank.

  • Page 17: Use The Status Bar To Verify Your Wireless Connectivity

    NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Use the status bar to verify your wireless connectivity. The status bar is located at the bottom of the Settings page. connection signal strength status indicator Internet/router unlocked: network connection indicator does not use security •...

  • Page 18: The Smart Wizard Status Bar

    NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual • Smart Wizard Status Bar: Clicking on the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard. The status bar at the bottom of the page shows details about your wireless and Internet connection.

  • Page 19: The Wn311B Icon Colors

    NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual This connection indicator is useful in isolating a problem. For example, if you are connected to a router, but not to the Internet, then check the router’s Internet connection. Connection Indicator...

  • Page 20: 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 Web site. 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 21: Network Connections And Wireless Security

    Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security This chapter explains how to use your NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B to connect to your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and how to set up wireless security for the WN311B so that it matches the wireless security settings for your network.

  • Page 22: Finding A Network

    NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Finding a Network During the WN311B 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 23: Profiles

    NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual 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. Default: The Profile named Default automatically scans for any available network. You cannot change this profile name.
  • Page 24 NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual 1. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings page opens. Figure 2-2 2. Enter the network settings. a. In the Network Type section, be sure that Access Point (Infrastructure) is selected.

  • Page 25: Setting Up A Computer-To-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile

    NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual You can check the status bar in the Smart Wizard for the current connection status. Note: If you cannot connect, see Chapter 3, “Troubleshooting. Also, for problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on your computers.
  • Page 26 NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual a. Click the Save Profile button. All the configuration settings are saved in this profile. b. Click Apply. c. Click Close to exit the Smart Wizard, or Cancel to return to the previous settings.

  • Page 27: Starting A Computer-To-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection

    NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual At this point the connection is established. Note: If you cannot connect, see “Removing the WN311B Software” in Chapter Also, for problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on your computers.

  • Page 28: Wireless Security

    The procedures below show how to set up the WEP encryption settings of your NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B.

  • Page 29: 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 30: Setting Up Wep Encryption Security

    NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Setting up WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to configure WEP Encryption Security. 1. Run the WN311B Smart Wizard. a. Make sure the WN311B software is installed and the WN311B is installed in a PCI slot in your computer.

  • Page 31: Setting Up Wpa2-Psk Security

    NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual 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 32 NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual b. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings tab page opens. Figure 2-8 2. Configure the Security settings. a. In the Profile box, select the profile or type in a profile name.

  • Page 33: Setting Up Wpa-Psk Security

    NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Setting up WPA-PSK Security Follow the steps below to configure WPA-PSK Security. 1. Run the WN311B Smart Wizard. a. Make sure the WN311B software is installed and the WN311B is properly installed in a PCI slot in your computer.

  • Page 34: Advanced Settings

    NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual b. Click Apply. c. Click Close to exit the Smart Wizard. Advanced Settings The Advanced Settings should normally work in their default settings. On the Settings tab click the Advanced Settings button to display the dialog box and make any adjustments.
  • Page 35 NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual The following buttons are at the bottom of the Networks tab: • Help: Display online help. • Find a Network: Use the wizard to help you connect to a network. See “Finding a Network”...

  • Page 36: Statistics Page

    NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B 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 2-11 • Transmit/Receive Performance (%): A real time graph identifying the total, receive, and transmit utilization as a percentage the total possible.

  • Page 37: About Page

    NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual About Page The About page displays the current software version information. Figure 2-12 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 38 NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual 2-18 Network Connections and Wireless Security v1.0, May 2006...

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 3 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B. After each problem description, instructions are given to help you diagnose and solve the problem. For information about connecting to wireless networks and the Internet, see “Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet”...

  • Page 40: Frequently Asked Questions

    How to use the wireless configuration utility that comes with Windows XP During the WN311B software installation the wizard prompts you to choose either the NETGEAR Smart Wizard or the Windows configuration utility. Be sure the WN311B is properly installed in the PCI slot in the computer and follow these instructions to change your selection.

  • Page 41: Xp Professional And Xp Home Occasional Connection Problems

    NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Did the WN311B card receive a valid IP address from the Wireless Router/AP? The easiest way is to click the system tray icon to open the WN311B Smart Wizard. Then check the IP address in the About page.
  • Page 42 NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual You can delete the Q815485 from the Add or Remove Program utility in the Control Panel. (The Official name is Windows XP Hotfix (SP2) Q815485). Follow this removal procedure: 1. Click Start, point to Control Panel, and then double-click Add/Remove Programs.

  • Page 43: Default Settings And Technical Specifications

    Appendix A Default Settings and Technical Specifications Default Settings The following table lists the default settings of your Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter. Feature Description Enabled Smart Wizard Wireless Wireless Communication Enabled Wireless Network Name (SSID) Any (first available network) Security Disabled Network Type Infrastructure...

  • Page 44: 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 45: 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 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 Preparing a Computer for http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wsdhcp/index.htm...
  • Page 46 NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Industry Canada Statement Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) this device may not cause interference and 2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 1dBi.

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