Netgear orporated 07100062 User Manual
NETGEAR RangeMax Next
Wireless-N Express Card
WN711 User Manual
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
202-10259-01
April 2007
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NETGEAR, INC. Support Information
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Statement of Conditions
In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to
make changes to the products described in this document without notice. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that
may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.
© 2007 NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, The Gear Guy and Everybody's Connecting are trademarks
or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft and Windows are
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United S tates an d/or other countries. Other brand and product
names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Information is subject to change without
notice. All rights reserved.
Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications
Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic,
building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate.
Safety and Regulatory Notices
FCC Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide rea son able pr otecti on a gai nst har mful int erferen ce in a resi dentia l i nstal lation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used according to the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which is found by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
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• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the reciver is connected.
This EUT is compliance with SAR for general population/uncontrolled exposure limits in ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1999 and
had been tested in accordance with measurement methods and procedures specified in OET Bulletin 65 Supplement C.
• Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician help.
FCC Caution: Any change or modification to the product not expressly approved by NETGEAR could void the user’s
authority to operate the device.
This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operation in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
For product available in the USA market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not possible.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements
RF Exposure Information
The radio module has been evaluated under FCC Bulletin OET 65C (01-01) and found to be compliant to the
requirements as set forth in CFR 47 Sections, 2.1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from radio frequency
devices. This model meets the applicable government requirements for exposure to radio frequency waves. The highest
SAR level measured for this device was 0.486 W/kg.
Canadian Department of Communications Industry Canada (IC) Notice
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B
est conforme à la norme NMB-003 et CNR-210 du Canada.
“To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from
windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to
licensing.”
“Pour empêcher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l’objet d’une licence, il doit être utilisé à
l’intérieur et devrait être placé loin des fenêtres afin de fournir un écran de blindage maximal. Si le matériel (ou son
antenne d’émission) est installé à l’extérieur, il doit faire l’objet d’une licence.”
Europe - EU Declaration of Conformity
A printed copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity certificate for this product is provided in the WN711 product
package.
Èesky
[Czech]
Dansk
[Danish]
Deutsch
[German]
NETGEAR, Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N
Express Card WN711
ustanoveními smìrnice 1999/5/ES.
Undertegnede NETGEAR, Inc. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr NETGEAR
RangeMax Next Wireless-N Express Card WN711
øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR, Inc., dass sich das Gerät NETGEAR RangeMax Next
Wireless-N Express Card WN711
Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG
befindet.
je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslušnými
overholder de væsentlige krav og
in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden
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Eesti
[Estonian]
English Hereby, NETGEAR, Inc., declares that this NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N
Español
[Spanish]
Ελληνική
[Greek]
Français
[French]
Italiano
[Italian]
Latviski
[Latvian]
Lietuviø
[Lithuanian]
Nederlands
[Dutch]
Malti
[Maltese]
Magyar
[Hungarian]
Polski [Polish] Niniejszym
Käesolevaga kinnitab NETGEAR, Inc. seadme NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N
Express Card WN711
tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele.
Express Card WN711
provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Por medio de la presente NETGEAR, Inc. declara que el NETGEAR RangeMax Next
Wireless-N Express Card WN711
otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ NETGEAR, Inc. ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ NETGEAR RangeMax Next
Wireless-N Express Card WN711
ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ.
Par la présente NETGEAR, Inc. déclare que l'appareil NETGEAR RangeMax Next
Wireless-N Express Card WN711
dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE.
Con la presente NETGEAR, Inc. dichiara che questo NETGEAR RangeMax Next
Wireless-N Express Card WN711
disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.
Ar šo NETGEAR, Inc. deklarç, ka NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N Express Card
WN711
noteikumiem.
Šiuo NETGEAR, Inc. deklaruoja, kad šis NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N
atbilst Direktîvas 1999/5/EK bûtiskajâm prasîbâm un citiem ar to saistîtajiem
Express Card WN711
nuostatas.
Hierbij verklaart NETGEAR, Inc. dat het toestel NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N
Express Card WN711
relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG.
Hawnhekk, NETGEAR, Inc., jiddikjara li dan NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N
Express Card WN711
hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC.
Alulírott, NETGEAR, Inc. nyilatkozom, hogy a NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N
vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist
is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant
cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera
ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ
est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres
è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre
atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos
in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere
jikkonforma mal-tiijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti orajn relevanti li
Express Card WN711 megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC
irányelv egyéb elõírásainak.
NETGEAR, Inc. oœwiadcza, ¿e NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N
Express Card WN711 jest zgodny z zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozosta³ymi
stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC.
Português
[Portuguese]
NETGEAR, Inc. declara que este NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N Express Card
WN711
1999/5/CE.
está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva
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Slovensko
[Slovenian]
Slovensky
[Slovak]
Suomi
[Finnish]
Svenska
[Swedish]
NETGEAR, Inc. izjavlja, da je ta NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N Express Card
WN711
ES.
v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi doloèili direktive 1999/5/
NETGEAR, Inc. týmto vyhlasuje, že NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N Express
Card WN711
5/ES.
spåòa základné požiadavky a všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/
NETGEAR, Inc. vakuuttaa täten että NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N Express
Card WN711
koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.
Härmed intygar NETGEAR, Inc. att denna [utrustningstyp] står I överensstämmelse med
de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv
1999/5/EG.
tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä
Product and Publication Details
Model Number: WN711
Publication Date: April 2007
Product Family: Wireless Adapter
Product Name: NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N Express Card WN711
Home or Business Product: Home
Language: English
Publication Part Number: 202-10259-01
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Contents
About This Manual
Conventions, Formats and Scope .................................................................................... ix
How to Use This Manual ................................................................................................... x
How to Print this Manual .................................................................................................... x
Chapter 1
Basic Setup
What You Need Before You Begin ..................................................................................1-1
Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines ..................................................1-2
Default Wireless Settings .........................................................................................1-2
Installation ......................................................................................................................1-3
Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet ........................................................1-7
WN711 Icon Colors ..................................................................................................1-7
Smart Wizard Status Bar ..........................................................................................1-8
Removing the WN711 Software ......................................................................................1-9
Upgrading the WN711 Software ...................................................................................1-10
Chapter 2
Network Connections and Wireless Security
Disabling the Windows XP 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 ...........................2-9
Wireless Security ..........................................................................................................2-10
Using Wireless Security Features ................................................................................2-10
Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings ................................................ 2-11
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Setting up WEP Encryption Security ............................................................................2-12
Setting up WPA2-PSK Security ....................................................................................2-13
Setting up WPA-PSK Security ......................................................................................2-15
Advanced Settings ........................................................................................................2-16
Statistics Page ..............................................................................................................2-16
About Page ...................................................................................................................2-17
Chapter 3
Wireless Network Performance
Optimizing Wireless Performance ..................................................................................3-1
Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth ..............................................................................3-2
Overview of Home and Small Office Networking Technologies ......................................3-3
Assessing Your Speed Requirements ......................................................................3-4
Chapter 4
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Tips ......................................................................................................4-1
Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly ..........................................................................4-2
Appendix A
Default Configuration Settings and Technical Specifications
Default Configuration Settings ....................................................................................... A-1
Technical Specifications ................................................................................................. A-2
Appendix B
Related Documents
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About This Manual
The NETGEAR® RangeMax™ Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN71 1 User Manual describes how
to install, configure, and troubleshoot the NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N Express Card
WN711. The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and
Internet skills.
Conventions, Formats and Scope
The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in the following paragraphs:
• Typographical Conventions. This manual uses the following typographical conventions:
Italics Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names
Bold User input
• Formats. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages:
Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest.
Tip: This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources.
• Scope. This manual is written for the Wireless Express Card according to these specifications:
Product Version NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N Express Card WN711
Manual Publication Date April 2007
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For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the
NETGEAR website in Appendix B, “Related Documents”.
Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. website at
http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WN711.asp.
How to Use This Manual
The HTML version of this manual includes the following:
• Buttons, and , for browsing forwards or backwards through the manual one page
at a time
• A button that displays the table of contents and an button. Double-click on a
link in the table of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is described in the
manual.
• A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. online knowledge base for the product
model.
• Links to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters.
How to Print this Manual
To print this manual you can choose one of the following several options, according to your needs.
• Printing a Page in the HTML View.
Each page in the HTML version of the manual is dedicated to a major topic. Use the Print
button on the browser toolbar to print the page contents.
• Printing a Chapter.
Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can
save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature.
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Use the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of any page.
– Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of any page in the chapter you want to
print. The PDF version of the chapter you were viewing opens in a browser window.
– Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in order to view and
print PDF files. The Acrobat reader is available on the Adobe Web site at
http://www.adobe.com.
– Click the print icon in the upper left of the window.
• Printing the Full Manual.
Use the Complete PDF Manua l link at the top left of any page.
– Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page in the manual. The PDF
version of the complete manual opens in a browser window.
– Click the print icon in the upper left of the window.
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Chapter 1
Basic Setup
The NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N Express Card WN71 1 lets you connect a computer to
wireless networks. It is designed for laptop computers running Microsoft Windows. For
information about product features and compatible NETGEAR products, see the NETGEAR
website at http://www.netgear.com.
This chapter describes how to install your Wireless Express Card and set up basic wireless
connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). Advanced wireless network settings
are covered in Chapter 2, “Network Connections and Wireless Security” in this manual.
What You Need Before You Begin
You must verify that your computer meets the minimum system requirements and identify the
wireless network settings of the wireless network where you will connect before you can set up
your wireless Express Card and connect.
Verify System Requirements
Before installing the Wireless Express Card, make sure that these minimum requirements have
been met. You must have a computer with:
• A Pentium 300 MHz or higher compatible processor with an available Express card slot.
•A CD drive.
• 105 Mbytes of free hard disk space.
• Microsoft Vista, Windows XP Home, XP Professional, or Windows 2000
Some versions of Windows may ask for the original Windows operating system installation
files to complete the installation of the WN711 driver software.
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Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines
Computers can connect over wireless networks indoors at a range that can vary significantly based
on the location of the computer with the Wireless Express Card. For best results, avoid potential
sources of interference, such as:
• Large metal surfaces
• Microwave ovens
• 2.4 GHz cordless phones
In general, wireless devices can communicate through walls. However, if the walls are constructed
with concrete, or have metal, or metal mesh, the effective range will decrease if such materials are
between the devices. For more detailed information, see Chapter 3, “Wireless Network
Performance”.
What Is in the Box
The product package should contain the following items:
• NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N Express Card WN711
• Resource CD, including:
— Driver and Utility Software
— NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N Express Card WN711 User Manual (this
document)
— Animated Network Properties Configuration Tutorial
— PC Networking Tutorial
• 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.
Default Wireless Settings
If this is a new wireless network installation, use the factory default settings to set up the network
and verify wireless connectivity. If this is an addition to an existing wireless network, you need the
wireless network and wireless security settings that are already defined.
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Your Wireless Express Card factory default basic settings are:
• Network Name Service Set Identification (SSID): Any
Note: In order for the Wireless Express Card to communicate with a wireless access
point or wireless adapter, all devices must be set up to use the same wireless
network name (SSID).
• Network Mode (Infrastructure or Ad-hoc): Infrastructure
• Data security WEP, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-PSK encryption: Disabled
Installation
The instructions in this chapter explain how to install the WN711 to connect to a network with an
access point or router. Wireless security, advanced settings, and Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc)
instructions are covered in Chapter 2, “Network Connections and Wireless Security”.
To install the Wireless Express Card:
1. First, install the WN711 software.
Insert the NETGEAR CD. If the CD main page does not appear, double click Autorun.exe on
the CD.
a. Click Install the Software.The Check for Updates window opens.
Figure 1-1
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b. If you are connected to the Internet, click Check for Updates. If not, you can choose to
install from the CD.
c. Follow the onscreen instructions for the InstallShield wizard and the NETGEAR Smart
Wizard.
• For Windows XP o r Windows 2000 if a Windows logo testing message appears, click
Continue Anyway.
• If a message that Windows Vista cannot verify the publisher of this driver appears,
click Install this driver software anyway.
d. When the Installation Complete message appears, click Next.
2. Now, insert the Wireless Express Card.
Figure 1-2
a. Locate an available Express card slot in your computer.
b. Insert the Wireless Adapter into the slot.
c. For Windows XP and Windows 2000 computers, the Found New Hardware Wizard opens.
Follow the wizard prompts.
d. For Windows Vista the Express Card is automatically added with the installed driver.
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