Netgear WN311B - Manual

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NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B

Installation

These setup instructions assume that you will connect to an access point or wireless router.
Estimated completion time: 10 minutes.

1. First, install the WN311B

software.

Insert the

Resource 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 NETGEAR Smart Wizard steps and click

Next

to continue.

When the software has been installed, proceed to the next step.

2. Now, insert the wireless PCI adapter.

a.

When prompted by the Connection
Wizard, shut down the computer.

b.

Unplug the computer, open the case, and
install the Wireless PCI Adapter into a PCI
slot.

c.

Connect the antenna to the adapter and
position the antenna in 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 PCI 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 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.

The next screen that displays depends on whether there is a wireless router or access
point at your location that supports Push 'N' Connect. NETGEAR’s Push 'N' Connect
feature is based on the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) standard.

Note:

The WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter only supports WPS on Windows XP, not

Windows 2000 or Vista.

a.

Follow the instructions on the Connecting to your wireless network screen:

•

If there are no WPS networks, select a wireless network from the drop-down
list.

If the network uses security, then the Smart Wizard detects it.

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.

•

If you are using WPS, click

Next

to continue.

WPS allows you to click a button or create a PIN number to securely connect
to a wireless router or access point. Both the wireless adapter and the router
or access point must support WPS. For more information about WPS, see the

NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter Model WN311B User
Manual

on the

Resource CD

.

b.

Follow the Smart Wizard steps to connect to a network and to save 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. Check the status bar as described in

Using the

Status Bar

on the other side of this card.

Hidden Network

The wireless networks in your area do not
support (WPS).

One or more wireless networks with WPS
are in your area.