Netgear WPN311 installation guide

2. NEXT, INSTALL THE WPN311 WIRELESS PCI ADAPTER.

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NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311

These basic setup instructions assume that you will connect to an access point using the
default security options. Please refer to the online help and the Reference Manual on the
Resource CD for instructions on configuring wireless security , Ad-hoc mode, or advanced
options.

Estimated Completion Time: 15-25 minutes.

Windows XP

1. FIRST, INSTALL THE WPN311 SOFTWARE.

a. Power on your computer, let the operating system boot up comp le tely, and log in

as needed. Insert the Resource CD for the WPN311 into your CD drive. The CD
main page will load. If this page does not automatically load, browse to the CD,

and double-click on autorun.exe.

b. Click the Install Driver and Utility link to run the

Assistant

c.

Follow the Smart Wizard - Install Assistant steps.

d. Click Finish when done, and if prompted restart your computer.

.

Smart Wizard - Install

a. Shut down the PC and remove the power cord from the PC. Insert the WPN311

Wireless PCI Adapter into an available PCI slot. Connect the antenna to the
adapter and position the antenna to the up position. Reconnect the power cord
and reboot the computer.

b. After a short delay, the Found New Hardware Wizard displays. Select In stall the

software automatically (Recommended) and click Next.
Note: If the Windows XP logo testing warning appears, click Continue Anyway

to proceed.

c. You will be prompted to choose the country where you are located. Select your

location from the list.

d. You also will be prompted to enable the NETGEAR Smart Wireless Settings

Utility configuration utility.

Click Yes to accept this option.
If you choose No, you must read the Windows XP documentation to learn

how to use the Windows XP wireless network configuration utility.

e. Click Finish to complete the installation. You will see the WPN311 system tray

icon on the lower right portion of the Windows task bar.

3. NOW, CONFIGURE YOUR WPN311 AND SAVE THE PROFILE.

a. Determine the current settings for your wireless access point, including the case-

sensitive SSID and security settings (if any):

• WEP — 64 or 128 bit, Passphrase (case-sensitive) or Key # with hex key

• WPA-PSK — Passphrase (case-sensitive)

b. Click the WPN311 icon in the Windows system tray to view the WPN311

Settings tab page.

c. Change the Network Name SSID and security settings to match your wireless

access point. For WEP, select the Use WEP Encryption checkbox. For
WPA-PSK, click the Advanced button.

Tip: To view the available wireless networks, use the drop-down list or the
Networks tab and choose the one you want.

d. Click Apply to activate the connection.

Tip: Create work and home profiles. Then, activate whichever one you need for
your current location.

4. FINALLY, VERIFY WIRELESS NETWORK CONNECTIVITY.

• Use the status information at the bottom of the utility to verify your wireless
network connection. Click the Help button to view the online help.

Signal strength
indicator.

Help button

Note: The status bar at the bottom of the utility reports the speed of your
connection. 108 Mbps speed is only possible when your wireless network has a
108 Mbps access point such as in the NETGEAR WPN824 RangeMax™
Wireless Firewall Router or NETGEAR WGT634U 108 Mbps Wireless Router.

• WPN311 Windows system tray icon: green or yellow indicates a working
connection; red indicates no connection.

• WPN311 LEDs: alternating blinking means attempting to connect; blinking
together indicates a good connection; off means the WPN311 is not seated.

• Verify connectivity to the Internet by opening a browser or verify access to
network resources such as files and printers.

Unlocked: the wireless network does not use security
Locked: the wireless network uses security

Windows 2000

1. FIRST, INSTALL THE WPN311 SOFTWARE.

Note: Windows 2000 may require you to be logged on with administrator rights.
a. Power on your computer, let the operating system boot up comp le tely, and log in

as needed.

a. Insert the WPN311 Resource CD into your CD drive. The CD main page shown

below will load. If this page does not automatically load, browse to the CD, and
double-click on autorun.exe.

b. Click the Install Driver and Utility link to run the

Assistant

c.

Follow the Smart Wizard - Install Assistant steps.

d. Click Finish when done, and if prompted restart your computer.

.

2. NEXT, INSTALL THE WPN311 WIRELESS PCI ADAPTER.

a. Shut down the PC and remove the power cord from the PC. Insert the WPN311

Wireless PCI Adapter into an available PCI slot. Connect the antenna to the
adapter and position the antenna to the up position. Reconnect the power cord
and reboot the computer.

Smart Wizard - Install

b. After a short delay, the Found New Hardware Wizard displays. Select Install the

software automatically (Recommended) and click Next.

Note: If Windows 2000 displays a Digital Signature Not Found warning, click
Yes to continue the installation.

c. Follow the Found New Hardware Wizard steps, click Finish when done, and if

prompted, restart your computer.

d. Next, you will be prompted to choose the country where you are located. Select

your location from the list.

e. You will now see the WPN311 system tray icon in the lower right area of the

Windows task bar.

3. NOW, CONFIGURE YOUR WPN311 AND SAVE THE PROFILE.

a. Determine the current settings for your wireless access point, including the case-

sensitive SSID and security settings (if any):

• WEP — 64 or 128 bit, Passphrase (case-sensitive) or Key # with hex key

• WPA-PSK — Passphrase (case-sensitive)

b. Click the WPN311 system tray icon to view to the Settings tab page:

c. Change the Network Name SSID and security settings to match your wireless

access point. For WEP, select the Use WEP Encryption checkbox. For
WPA-PSK, click the Advanced button.

Tip: To view the available wireless networks, use the drop-down list or the
Networks tab and choose the one you want.

d. Click Apply to activate the connection.

Tip: Create work and home profiles. Then, activate whichever one you need for
your current location.

4. FINALLY, VERIFY WIRELESS NETWORK CONNECTIVITY.

• Use the status information at the bottom of the utility to verify your wireless
network connection. Click the Help button to view the online help.

Signal strength
indicator.

Help button

Note: The status bar at the bottom of the utility reports the speed of your
connection. 108 Mbps speed is only possible when your wireless network has a
108 Mbps access point such as in the NETGEAR WGT624 108 Mbps Wireless
Firewall Router or NETGEAR WGT634U 108 Mbps Wireless Router.

• WPN311 Windows system tray icon: green or yellow indicates a working
connection; red indicates no connection.

• WPN311 LEDs: alternating blinking means attempting to connect; blinking
together indicates a good connection; off means the WPN311 is not seated.

• Verify connectivity to the Internet by opening a browser or verify access to
network resources such as files and printers.

Unlocked: the wireless network does not use security
Locked: the wireless network uses security

Technical Support

After completing the Smart Wizard configuration assistant, register your product at
http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. Registration is required before you can use our

telephone support service.
NETGEAR, INC. Support Information
Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR (For US & Canada only) - 24 x 7 phone support. See the

Support Information card for other countries.
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February 2005