User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Chapter 1 About This Manual
- Chapter 2 Basic Setup
- Chapter 3 Network Connections and Wireless Security
- Understanding the WN311T Smart Wizard
- Finding a Network
- Profiles
- Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router
- Setting up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile
- Wireless Security
- Using Wireless Security Features
- Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings
- Setting up WEP Encryption Security
- Setting up WPA2-PSK Security
- Setting up WPA-PSK Security
- Networks Page
- Statistics Page
- About Page
- Chapter 4 Troubleshooting
- Appendix A Technical Specifications
- Appendix B Related Documents
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Chapter 2
Basic Setup
The NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T lets you connect a PC
computer to wireless networks. It is designed for PC computers running Microsoft Windows. For
information about product features and compatible NETGEAR products, please see the
NETGEAR Web site at
http://www.netgear.com.
This chapter describes how to install your Wireless PCI Adapter and set up basic wireless
connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). Advanced wireless network set up is
covered in
Chapter 3, “Network Connections and Wireless Security” .
What’s in the Box?
The product package should contain the following items:
• NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T
•The antenna
• NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T Installation Guide
• Resource CD, including:
— Driver software
— Smart Wizard setup software
— Documentation including the NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter
WN311T Installation Guide, and the NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI
Adapter WN311T User Manual
• Warranty card
• Support information card
If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the
carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the product for repair.