Netgear WPN311 WPN311 Reference Manual - Page 15

NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 User Manual Your NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 factory default basic settings are: • Network Name Service Set Identification (SSID): Any (First available network) Note: In order for the WPN311 Wireless PCI Adapter to communicate with a wireless access point or wireless adapter, all devices must be set up to use the same wireless network name (SSID). • Network Mode (Infrastructure or Ad-hoc): Infrastructure • Data security WEP, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-PSK encryption: Disabled Installation These instructions explain how to install the WPN311 to connect to a network with an access point or router. Wireless security, advanced settings, and Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) instructions are covered in Chapter 2, "Network Connections 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. Figure 1-1 1-3 v3.0, January 2007