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NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T
These setup instructions assume that you will connect to an access point or wireless router. Estimated completion time: 10 minutes.
Installation
1.First, install the WN311T software.
Insert the NETGEAR CD. If the CD main page does not appear, double click Autorun.exe on the CD.
a.Click Install Software.The Check for Updates window will open.
b.If you are connected to the
Internet, click Check for Updates. If not, you can choose to install from the CD.
c.When the Installation Complete message appears, click Next.
d.On the SmartWizard screen, click Next to proceed with the SmartWizard setup.
2.Now, insert the wireless PCI adapter.
a.When prompted, shut down the computer.
b.Unplug the computer, open the case, and install the WN311T into a PCI slot.
c.Connect the antenna to the adapter and position the antenna to the up position.
d.Close the case, plug the power cord back in, and restart your computer. You will be prompted to select the country where you are located.
e.Select the country and click Agree.
3.Use the Smart Wizard to set up your wireless PCI adapter.
a.Windows 2000 users skip to step b. For Windows XP usere, choose to set up your wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utility.
For Windows XP: If you choose the Windows XP Zero Configuration option, then you must read the Windows XP documentation for instructions.
b.Click Next to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. You will be prompted to let the wizard help you connect to a network (recommended).
c.Click Next to accept.
d.Select the wireless network from the
Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast | Hidden Network |
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e.The Smart Wizard will detect if the
network uses security or not. Follow the Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for saving a Profile.
f.After you have reviewed the settings, click Finish.
The WN311T icon appears in the system tray and on the desktop, and the Settings page opens. The wizard initiates your wireless connection. It could take up to a minute for your wireless connection to be established.
Use the status bar to verify your wireless connectivity.
The status bar is located at the bottom of the Settings page.
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•The connection status indicator 
and the WN311T icon 
show the status of the connection.
•For details about the icons in the status bar, the WN311T LEDs, and troubleshooting tips, see the User Manual on the NETGEAR CD.
•The Internet/Router connection indicator shows the progress of your connection.
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Connected to Internet | Wireless Internet connection OK. |
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Connected to Router | Wireless connection to router OK |
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___.___.___.___ or | Wireless connection to a router OK |
169.254..x.x | but problem with the router. See the |
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