Netgear WPN311 - Manual

Netgear WPN311

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Table of Contents:

  • Page 2 – Technical Support; , we can provide you with faster expert technical; Statement of Conditions
  • Page 3 – FCC Electronic Emission Notices
  • Page 4 – Product and Publication Details
  • Page 5 – Contents
  • Page 6 – Chapter 5
  • Page 7 – Appendix C
  • Page 9 – Chapter 1; NETGEAR RangeMaxTM; Typographical conventions; Manual Specifications; Product updates are available on the NETGEAR Web site at
  • Page 10 – How to Print this Manual; Printing a Chapter
  • Page 11 – Chapter 2; Key Features and; Related NETGEAR Products; The WPN311 Wireless PCI Adapter provides the following features:
  • Page 12 – NETGEAR RangeMaxTM Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 Resource CD
  • Page 13 – A Road Map for ‘How to Get There From Here’; A Road Map for How to Get There From Here
  • Page 17 – Chapter 3; Chapter 4, “Configuration”; What You Will Need Before You Begin; Verify System Requirements; “Enabling Wireless Security Features” on page 4-8
  • Page 18 – Observe Location and Range Guidelines; Large metal surfaces; Two Basic Operating Modes; Infrastructure Mode:; An 802.11 networking framework in which devices and computers; WPN311 Default Wireless Configuration Settings
  • Page 19 – ANY; — a special name which indicates the; Infrastructure; Data security WEP encryption:; Disabled; Use the procedure that corresponds to the; Basic Insta
  • Page 20 – For Windows XP Users Installing a WPN311; Install the WPN311 software.
  • Page 21 – Next
  • Page 22 – Apply; work
  • Page 23 – “Basic Troubleshooting Tips” on page 3-12
  • Page 25 – b. Reconnect the power cord and reboot; and follow the prompts to; Finish; to close the
  • Page 27 – WPN311 Wireless Connection Indicators; Verify wireless connectivity to your network.
  • Page 28 – Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors; Basic Troubleshooting Tips; “Frequently Asked Questions” on page 5-1
  • Page 29 – About Page; The About page shows the following information:; Configuration Utility Software:; The version and release date of this utility.
  • Page 31 – Chapter 4; Understanding the Configuration Options; Configure wireless settings.; Using Configuration Profiles; You can store multiple profiles and recall the one which matches
  • Page 32 – Infrastructure Mode —; For more information on 802.11 wireless network modes, see; Networks Page; The Networks page shows the available networks at your location.
  • Page 33 – Connecting to an Access Point in Infrastructure Mode; How to Configure an Infrastructure Mode Profile
  • Page 34 – Configure the wireless Network settings.; Type a descriptive name for the
  • Page 35 – If you cannot connect, see the; Connecting to Another PC in Ad-Hoc Mode; How to Configure an Ad-Hoc Mode Profile; Note; or other appropriate Windows networking configuration
  • Page 37 – OK; Verify connectivity by using the Ping program:
  • Page 38 – At this point the connection is established.; Enabling Wireless Security Features; For more information on 802.11 wireless security, see; Wireless Security Options
  • Page 39 – Identifying the Wireless Security Settings; are
  • Page 40 – How to Configure WEP Encryption Security
  • Page 41 – Click; d. Click Close to exit the configuration utility.; Select the WEP encryption strength you will use.; 4-bit WEP data encryption; Click Apply for the changes to take effect.; How to Configure WPA-PSK Encryption Security
  • Page 42 – The Passphrase can be between 8 and 63 characters; Statistics Page
  • Page 43 – A real time graph identifying the transmit, receive, or; Transmit Statistics:; Advanced Settings Page
  • Page 44 – Fragmentation Threshold:; This is the maximum packet size used for fragmentation. Packets
  • Page 45 – Appendix C, “Preparing Your PCs for; Frequently Asked Questions; General Questions
  • Page 46 – Ad Hoc mode is not working correctly; Accept the default settings or make your changes and click OK; Go to Control Panel and select Network Connections.; How to remove the WPN311 utility and software
  • Page 47 – The WPN311 is not getting an IP address
  • Page 48 – Why is the WAN port not working after configuring WPA?
  • Page 49 – Appendix A
  • Page 51 – Appendix B; This chapter provides an overview of Wireless networking.; Wireless Networking Overview; Infrastructure Mode
  • Page 52 – Authentication and WEP
  • Page 53 – Open System Authentication
  • Page 54 – Shared Key Authentication; The station sends an authentication request to the access point.; Open System Steps
  • Page 55 – Overview of WEP Parameters; network uses Open System Authentication.; Use WEP for Encryption:; A transmitting 802.11 device encrypts the data portion of every; Use WEP for Authentication and Encryption:; A transmitting 802.11 device encrypts the data; Use WEP for Authentication Only; Authentication without data encryption).; Shared Key Steps
  • Page 56 – Key Size
  • Page 57 – Wireless Channels
  • Page 58 – The radio frequency channels used are listed in; WPA Wireless Security; b and g Radio Frequency Channels
  • Page 59 – WPA offers the following benefits:; How Does WPA Compare to WEP?
  • Page 60 – What are the Key Features of WPA Security?; The following security features are included in the WPA standard:
  • Page 62 – WPA Authentication: Enterprise-level User; Wired Network with Optional; Wireless LAN; Login
  • Page 63 – The access point replies with an EAP-request identity message.
  • Page 65 – Michael
  • Page 66 – Product Support for WPA; WPA requires software changes to the following:
  • Page 67 – Changes to Wireless Access Points
  • Page 68 – Changes to Wireless Client Programs
  • Page 69 – Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking; Install or Verify Windows Networking Components; To install or verify the necessary components for IP networking:
  • Page 70 – Click the Add button.
  • Page 71 – Network Neighborhood
  • Page 73 – Selecting the Internet Access Method; Local Area Network” and click Next.; Verifying TCP/IP Properties; IP Address; tab is open on; Obtain an IP address automatically; is
  • Page 74 – winipcfg; Configuring Windows 2000 or XP for TCP/IP Networking
  • Page 75 – DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP or 2000
  • Page 76 – Properties button
  • Page 77 – DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows 2000
  • Page 78 – Local Area Connection Properties
  • Page 79 – Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP or 2000; The Run window opens.; A command window opens
  • Page 81 – Glossary; List of Glossary Terms
  • Page 87 – Numerics; Index
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Page 2 - Technical Support; , we can provide you with faster expert technical; Statement of Conditions

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i i i FCC Electronic Emission Notices This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired oper...

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