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NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10075-03 January 2007 - Netgear WPN311 | WPN311 Reference Manual - Page 2
and timely notices of product and software upgrades. NETGEAR, INC. Support Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR, for US & Canada only. For other countries, see your Support information card. E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.netgear.com Statement of Conditions In the interest of improving - Netgear WPN311 | WPN311 Reference Manual - Page 3
Inc. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR, Inc., dass sich das Gerät NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden - Netgear WPN311 | WPN311 Reference Manual - Page 4
o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE. Greek] NETGEAR, Inc NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 1999/5/ΕΚ. Français [French] Par la présente NETGEAR, Inc. déclare que l'appareil NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres - Netgear WPN311 | WPN311 Reference Manual - Page 5
Product and Publication Details Model Number: Publication Date: Product Family: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: Publication Part Number: WPN311 January 2007 Wireless PCI Adapter NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 Home English 202-10075-03 v v3.0, January 2007 - Netgear WPN311 | WPN311 Reference Manual - Page 6
vi v3.0, January 2007 - Netgear WPN311 | WPN311 Reference Manual - Page 7
Default Wireless Settings 1-2 Installation ...1-3 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet 1-7 WPN311 Icon Colors 1-7 Smart Wizard Status Bar 1-8 Removing the WPN311 Software 1-9 Upgrading the WPN311 Software 1-9 Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security Disabling the Windows - Netgear WPN311 | WPN311 Reference Manual - Page 8
and Small Office Networking Technologies 3-3 Assessing Your Speed Requirements 3-4 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Tips ...4-1 Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly 4-3 Windows XP Occasional Connection Problems 4-3 Appendix A Technical Specifications Appendix B Related Documents viii v3 - Netgear WPN311 | WPN311 Reference Manual - Page 9
About This Manual The NETGEAR® RangeMax™ Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual describes how to install, configure, and troubleshoot the WPN311 Wireless PCI Adapter. The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. Conventions, Formats and - Netgear WPN311 | WPN311 Reference Manual - Page 10
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website in Appendix B, "Related Documents". Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. website at http://kbserver.netgear. - Netgear WPN311 | WPN311 Reference Manual - Page 11
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual - Click the print icon in the upper left of the window. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. • Printing the Full Manual. Use the Complete PDF - Netgear WPN311 | WPN311 Reference Manual - Page 12
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual iv v3.0, January 2007 - Netgear WPN311 | WPN311 Reference Manual - Page 13
Before installing the WPN311 Wireless PCI Adapter, make sure that these minimum requirements have been met: • Pentium® III class computer with an available PCI slot • CD drive • 20 Mbytes of free hard disk space • Windows XP Home, XP Professional, Vista, or Windows 2000 Some versions of Windows may - Netgear WPN311 | WPN311 Reference Manual - Page 14
: • NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 • Installation Guide • NETGEAR CD, including: - Driver Software - Wireless Assistant - Documentation including the printed Installation Guide, and the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual (this document) • Warranty card • Support - Netgear WPN311 | WPN311 Reference Manual - Page 15
and Wireless Security". Follow these instructions to install the WPN311 Wireless PCI Adapter: 1. First, install the NETGEAR software: Insert the NETGEAR 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 - Netgear WPN311 | WPN311 Reference Manual - Page 16
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual 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 Wizard steps and click Next to continue, and to install the software. 2. Now, install the wireless PCI adapter. - Netgear WPN311 | WPN311 Reference Manual - Page 17
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual a. Windows 2000 users go to Step b. Windows XP or Vista users can set up the wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utilities. • NETGEAR Smart Wizard: Reveals more information about - Netgear WPN311 | WPN311 Reference Manual - Page 18
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual c. Select the wireless network from the drop-down list, and the wizard records your choice. Hidden Figure 1-5 Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). These networks are in the drop-down list, but the - Netgear WPN311 | WPN311 Reference Manual - Page 19
of the Windows task bar. It is color coded to show the status of the connection. • 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. • WPN311 Wireless PCI Adapter LEDs - Netgear WPN311 | WPN311 Reference Manual - Page 20
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the icon to open the Smart Wizard so you can view the status bar. The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. The status bar is located at the bottom of the Settings page. Security Channel Throughput Wireless - Netgear WPN311 | WPN311 Reference Manual - Page 21
screen prompts. • Navigate the Windows Start menu to the Control Panel Add or Remove Program item, select the WPN311 Wireless PCI Adapter option, and follow the screen prompts. Upgrading the WPN311 Software Upgrades may be available at the NETGEAR website. To install an upgrade, follow these steps - Netgear WPN311 | WPN311 Reference Manual - Page 22
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WPN311 Wireless PCI Adapter so that it matches the wireless security settings for your network. If you chose the Windows XP or Windows Vista configuration utilities during installation, and now you want to use the Smart Wizard, then you need to disable the Windows utility. If you are working with - Netgear WPN311 | WPN311 Reference Manual - Page 24
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain how to use the NETGEAR WPN311 Smart Wizard to change the WPN311 Wireless PCI Adapter wireless settings. When you have installed the software from the NETGEAR CD, the icon appears on - Netgear WPN311 | WPN311 Reference Manual - Page 25
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual You can click a column heading to sort. If many networks use the same channel they can interfere with each other. The Status bar shows your network connection and Internet connection. Figure 2-2 The screen shows the following information for - Netgear WPN311 | WPN311 Reference Manual - Page 26
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual Finding a Network During the WPN311 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 - Netgear WPN311 | WPN311 Reference Manual - Page 27
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual 3. Select a network from the drop-down list. If you select a hidden network then you must enter the SSID. Click Next. 4. Follow the steps of the wizard to specify the wireless security if used, and to create a profile. 5. Review to replace the - Netgear WPN311 | WPN311 Reference Manual - Page 28
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router Follow these instructions to set up the WPN311 Wireless PCI Adapter to connect to a wireless access point or router. 1. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings page opens - Netgear WPN311 | WPN311 Reference Manual - Page 29
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual c. Click Close to exit the wizard, or Cancel to return to the previous settings. 2. Verify wireless connectivity to your network. Verify connectivity by using a browser such as Netscape or Internet Explorer to connect to the Internet, or check - Netgear WPN311 | WPN311 Reference Manual - Page 30
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual 1. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings page opens. Figure 2-7 2. Enter the network settings. a. Select Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) for the Network Type. b. Select or enter the Network Name ( - Netgear WPN311 | WPN311 Reference Manual - Page 31
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual b. Restart the PCs. 5. Verify wireless connectivity between your peer devices. Verify connectivity by using the Ping program: a. On the Windows taskbar click the Start button, and then click Run. Figure 2-8 b. Assuming the target PC is - Netgear WPN311 | WPN311 Reference Manual - Page 32
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual Starting a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 1. On the Settings page of the Smart Wizard, select or type the Network Name (SSID). 2. Select the Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) network type. 3. Click Initiate Ad Hoc. The Ad Hoc - Netgear WPN311 | WPN311 Reference Manual - Page 33
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual Wireless Security Many networks use wireless security to encrypt wireless data communications. If you try to connect to a network with wireless security the Smart Wizard detects it. Before you can use that network you must set up the WPN311 - Netgear WPN311 | WPN311 Reference Manual - Page 34
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings Print this page, fill in the configuration details, and keep it in a safe place for future reference. For an existing wireless all wireless devices support the passphrase method. • Manual - Netgear WPN311 | WPN311 Reference Manual - Page 35
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual Setting up WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to configure WEP Encryption Security. 1. Run the WPN311 Smart Wizard. a. Make sure the WPN311 software is installed and the WPN311 Wireless PCI Adapter is installed in a PCI slot in - Netgear WPN311 | WPN311 Reference Manual - Page 36
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 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 Smart Wizard automatically generates the WEP keys. Note: The characters are - Netgear WPN311 | WPN311 Reference Manual - Page 37
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual b. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings tab page opens. Figure 2-6 2. Configure the Security settings. a. In the Profile box, select the profile or type in a profile name. b. In the Network - Netgear WPN311 | WPN311 Reference Manual - Page 38
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual Setting up WPA-PSK Security Follow the steps below to configure WPA-PSK Security. 1. Run the WPN311 Smart Wizard. a. Make sure the WPN311 software is installed and the WPN311 is properly installed in a PCI slot in your computer. b. Use the - Netgear WPN311 | WPN311 Reference Manual - Page 39
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual 3. Save your settings in a Profile. 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. Advanced Settings The Advanced Settings normally work in - Netgear WPN311 | WPN311 Reference Manual - Page 40
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 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 2-9 • Transmit/Receive Performance (%): A real time graph identifying the total, - Netgear WPN311 | WPN311 Reference Manual - Page 41
About Page NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual The About page displays the current software version information. Figure 2-10 The following information is displayed in the About page: • Regional Domain: This is the region setting for the wireless adapter. The approved channels - Netgear WPN311 | WPN311 Reference Manual - Page 42
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how to use your WPN311 Wireless PCI Adapter to connect to your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and how to set up wireless security for the WPN311 Wireless PCI Adapter so that it matches the wireless security settings for your network. Optimizing Wireless Performance The speed and operating - Netgear WPN311 | WPN311 Reference Manual - Page 44
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual - Computers and fax machines (no closer than one foot) - Copying machines, elevators, and cell phones (no closer than 6 feet) - Microwave ovens (no closer than 10 - Netgear WPN311 | WPN311 Reference Manual - Page 45
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual In the network shown in Figure 3-10, the two PCs with gigabit (1000 Mbps) Ethernet adapters have a gigabit connection through the router to the storage server. With a high-speed router this connection allows for extremely fast backups or quick - Netgear WPN311 | WPN311 Reference Manual - Page 46
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual To get the best performance, use newer adapters such as RangeMax adapters for your computers. A high-speed router may be compatible with older 802.11b and 802.11g adapters, but the use of these older wireless technologies in your network can - Netgear WPN311 | WPN311 Reference Manual - Page 47
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual • Backing up computers over the network has become popular due to the availability of inexpensive mass storage. Table 3-1 shows the time to transfer one gigabyte (1 - Netgear WPN311 | WPN311 Reference Manual - Page 48
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on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support/main.asp. Table 4-1. Troubleshooting Tips Problem Action The LED is not lit. The WPN311 is not installed in the PCI slot properly or the WPN311 software is not loaded. • Remove and reinstall the WPN311. • Check the Windows device manager - Netgear WPN311 | WPN311 Reference Manual - Page 50
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual Table 4-1. Troubleshooting Tips (continued) Problem Action Throughput is only 54 Mbps. The WPN311 Wireless PCI Adapter can operate at faster speeds. You are probably connecting to a standard 802.11g network. See Chapter 3, "Wireless - Netgear WPN311 | WPN311 Reference Manual - Page 51
same subnet. Windows XP Occasional Connection Problems Windows XP users who apply Windows XP Hotfix (SP2) Q815485 from the Windows XP Update Service may not be able to connect to the Internet, may have dropped wireless connections, or both when using the WPN311 Wireless PCI Adapter. You can delete - Netgear WPN311 | WPN311 Reference Manual - Page 52
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for the WPN311 Wireless PCI Adapter. Antenna Detachable antenna Radio Data Rate 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54, and 108 Mbps (Auto Rate Sensing) Frequency 2.4 GHz to 2.5 GHz CCK and OFDM Modulation) Emissions FCC, CE Bus interface PCI Provided drivers Microsoft Windows XP, Vista - Netgear WPN311 | WPN311 Reference Manual - Page 54
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to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product. Document Windows XP and Vista Wireless Configuration Utilities Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing Wireless Communications Preparing a Computer for Network Access Virtual Private Networking (VPN) Glossary - Netgear WPN311 | WPN311 Reference Manual - Page 56
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202-10075-03
January 2007
NETGEAR
, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
NETGEAR RangeMax
Wireless PCI Adapter
WPN311 User Manual