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
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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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