NETGEAR RangeMax WPN311 User Manual

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v3.0, January 2007
Contents
About This Manual
Conventions, Formats and Scope ...................................................................................... i
How to Use This Manual ................................................................................................... ii
How to Print this Manual .................................................................................................... ii
Chapter 1
Basic Setup
What You Need Before You Begin ..................................................................................1-1
Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines ..................................................1-2
WPN311 Default Wireless Settings ................................................................................1-2
Installation ......................................................................................................................1-3
Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet ........................................................1-7
WPN311 Icon Colors ................................................................................................1-7
Smart Wizard Status Bar ..........................................................................................1-8
Removing the WPN311 Software ...................................................................................1-9
Upgrading the WPN311 Software ...................................................................................1-9
Chapter 2
Network Connections and Wireless Security
Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility ...........................................................2-1
Understanding the Smart Wizard ...................................................................................2-2
Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area ........................................................................2-2
Finding a Network ...........................................................................................................2-4
Profiles ............................................................................................................................2-5
Adding Profiles .........................................................................................................2-5
Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router ........................................2-6
Setting up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile ....................................................2-7
Starting a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection .........................2-10
Wireless Security .......................................................................................................... 2-11
Using Wireless Security Features ................................................................................ 2-11
Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings ................................................2-12

NETGEAR RangeMax WPN311 Specifications

Network Specifications

network speeds	1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 & 108 Mbps
frequency (US)	2.412 ~ 2.462 GHz
frequency (Japan)	2.412 ~ 2.472 GHz

Physical Specifications

dimensions (without antenna)	132.8(l) x 21.8(w) x 121(h) mm, 5.23(l) x 0.86(w) x 4.76(h) in
weight	125 g