NETGEAR Network Card WN311B User Manual

3. Use the Smart Wizard to set up your wireless PCI adapter.  
Using the Status Bar  
)NSTALLATION 'UIDE  
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.  
The status bar is located at the bottom of the Settings page.  
NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B  
Channel  
Security  
Throughput  
These setup instructions assume that you will connect to an access point or wireless router.  
Estimated completion time: 10 minutes.  
Signal  
strength  
Wireless  
network  
NETGEAR Smart Wizard: Reveals  
more information about each network  
and makes it easier to troubleshoot  
network connection problems.  
Installation  
Find a Network  
Connection status  
1. First, install the WN311B  
software.  
Windows configuration utilities: See the Windows documentation or  
“Using Windows XP and Vista Wireless Configuration Utilities” at:  
Understanding the Status Bar  
Insert the NETGEAR CD. If the CD main  
page does not appear, double click  
Autorun.exe on the CD.  
Wireless network Identifies which wireless network you have joined.  
b. Click Next to accept the NETGEAR Smart  
Wizard. You will be prompted to let the  
wizard help you connect to a network  
(recommended).  
Security  
• Locked: security enabled.  
• Unlocked: security not enabled.  
a. Click Install the Software. The Check  
Channel  
The wireless channel used by the network. If many wireless networks  
in your area use the same channel they can interfere with one  
another.  
for Updates window opens.  
c. Click Next to accept.  
b. If you are connected to the Internet, click  
Check for Updates. If not, you can  
choose to install from the CD.  
Throughput  
Wireless throughput measured in Mega bits per second.  
Signal strength  
More dots indicates a stronger signal. Usually, you will experience  
higher throughput when the signal is strongest.  
4. Connect to a wireless network.  
c. Follow the Wizard steps and click Next to continue.  
Find a Network  
Click Find a Network to open the Connection Wizard.  
a. Select the wireless network from the  
drop-down list, and the wizard records  
your choice.  
When the software has been installed the Connection Wizard prompts you to shut  
down the computer.  
Connection  
status  
Identifies the status of your network connection.  
Connected to Internet: Wireless Internet connection is OK.  
Connected to Router: Wireless connection to the router is OK but  
the router is not connected to the Internet.  
169.254.x.x or ___.___.___.___ : The wireless connection to the  
router is OK but there is a problem with the router. See the online  
help or the NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter  
WN311B User Manual on the NETGEAR CD for troubleshooting.  
2. Now, insert the wireless PCI adapter.  
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.  
Hidden Network  
a. When prompted, shut down the computer.  
b. Unplug the computer, open the case, and install  
the WN311B into a PCI slot.  
c. Connect the antenna to the adapter and position  
the antenna to the up position.  
b. The Smart Wizard detects if the network  
uses security or not. Follow the Wizard  
Note: To optimize throughput, connect to a network with a high-speed router or access  
point, and a high-speed Internet connection. For more information about optimizing  
wireless performance, and network bandwidth, see the NETGEAR RangeMax™  
NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual on the NETGEAR CD.  
steps for Security (if used) and for saving a Profile.  
d. Close the case, plug the power cord back in, and  
restart your computer.  
c. After you have reviewed the settings, click Finish.  
You will be prompted to select the country where you are located.  
The WN311B icon  
appears in the system tray and on the desktop, and the  
e. Select the country and click Agree.  
Settings page opens. The wizard initiates your wireless connection. It could take  
up to a minute for your wireless connection to be established.  
 

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