Netgear orporated 08100080 User Manual
NETGEAR RangeMax
Wireless-N ExpressCard
WN711 User Manual
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
202-10259-05
June 2008
©2008 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved..
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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.
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
The NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 has been tested and complies with the specifications for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to 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.
These limits are designed to provide rea sonabl e pr otecti on ag ai nst harmful int erferen ce in a resi dentia l in stal 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 or devices
• Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver’s
• Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance
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This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
For products available in the USA market, only channels 1through 11 can be o perated. Selection of other channels is not
available.
FCC Caution
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate this equipment.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements
SAR Statement
The NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 has been tested for body-worn Specific Absorption Rate
(SAR) compliance. The FCC has established detailed SAR requirements and has established that these requirements
have been met while installed in a host notebook computer.
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.
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.
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.
Česky
[Czech]
Dansk
[Danish]
Deutsch
[German]
Eesti
[Estonian]
[NETGEAR Inc.] tímto prohlašuje, že tento [NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N
ExpressCard WN711] je ve shode se základními požadavky a dalšími príslušnými
ustanoveními smernice 1999/5/ES.
Undertegnede [NETGEAR Inc.] erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr [NETGEAR RangeMax
Wireless-N ExpressCard WN71 1] overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i
direktiv 1999/5/EF.
Hiermit erklärt [NETGEAR Inc.], dass sich das Gerät [NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N
ExpressCard WN711] in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den
übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet.
Käesolevaga kinnitab [NETGEAR Inc.] seadme [NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N
ExpressCard WN711] vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist
tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele.
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English Hereby, [NETGEAR Inc.], declares that this [NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N
ExpressCard WN711] is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant
provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Español
[Spanish]
Eλληνική
[Greek]
Français
[French]
Italiano
[Italian]
Latviski
[Latvian]
Lietuvių
[Lithuanian]
Nederland
s [Dutch]
Malti
[Maltese]
Magyar
[Hungarian]
Polski
[Polish]
Português
[Portuguese]
Slovensko
[Slovenian]
Slovensky
[Slovak]
Por medio de la presente [NETGEAR Inc.] declara que el [NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-
N ExpressCard WN711] cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras
disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ [NETGEAR Inc.] ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ [NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N
ExpressCard WN711] ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ
ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ.
Par la présente [NETGEAR Inc.] déclare que l'appareil [NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N
ExpressCard WN711] est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions
pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE.
Con la presente [NETGEAR Inc.] dichiara che questo [NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N
ExpressCard WN711] è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti
stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.
Ar šo [NETGEAR Inc.] deklarē, ka [NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N ExpressCard
WN711] atbilst Direktīvas 1999/5/EK būtiskajām prasībām un citiem ar to saistītajiem
noteikumiem.
Šiuo [NETGEAR Inc.] deklaruoja, kad šis [NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N ExpressCard
WN711] atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.
Hierbij verklaart [NETGEAR Inc.]. dat het toestel [NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N
ExpressCard WN711] in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere
relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG.
Hawnhekk, [NETGEAR Inc.], jiddikjara li dan [NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N
ExpressCard WN711] jikkonforma mal-htigijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti ohrajn
relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC.
Alulírott, [NETGEAR Inc.] nyilatkozom, hogy a [NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N
ExpressCard WN711] megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC
irányelv egyéb elõírásainak.
Niniejszym [NETGEAR Inc.] oświadcza, że [NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N
ExpressCard WN711] jest zgodny z zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozostałymi
stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC.
[NETGEAR Inc.] declara que este [NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N ExpressCard
WN711] está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva
1999/5/CE.
[NETGEAR Inc.] izjavlja, da je ta [NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711]
v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/ES.
[NETGEAR Inc.] týmto vyhlasuje, _e [NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N ExpressCard
WN711] spĺňa základné po_iadavky a všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES.
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Suomi
[Finnish]
Svenska
[Swedish]
[NETGEAR Inc.] vakuuttaa täten että [NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N ExpressCard
WN711] tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien
direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.
Härmed intygar [NETGEAR Inc.] att denna [NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N
ExpressCard WN711] står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och
övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG.
Product and Publication Details
Model Number: WN711
Publication Date: June 2008
Product Family: Wireless Adapter
Product Name: NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711
Home or Business Product: Home
Language: English
Publication Part Number: 202-10259-05
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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
Verify System Requirements ....................................................................................1-1
Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines ..................................................1-1
What Is in the Box ..........................................................................................................1-2
Default Wireless Settings .........................................................................................1-2
Installation ......................................................................................................................1-3
Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet ........................................................1-7
WN711 Icon Colors ..................................................................................................1-8
Smart Wizard Status Bar ..........................................................................................1-8
Removing the WN711 Software ....................................................................................1-10
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
Joining a Network ...........................................................................................................2-4
Using WPS to Connect to a Wireless Network ........................................................2-5
Profiles ............................................................................................................................2-9
Adding Profiles .......................................................................................................2-10
Setting Up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router ...............................2-10
Setting up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile ............................................ 2-11
Starting a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection .........................2-13
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Wireless Security ..........................................................................................................2-14
Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings ..........................................2-15
Setting Up WEP Encryption Security .....................................................................2-16
Setting up WPA2-PSK Security ..............................................................................2-17
Setting Up WPA-PSK Security ...............................................................................2-18
Advanced Settings ........................................................................................................2-19
Statistics Tab .................................................................................................................2-20
About Tab .....................................................................................................................2-21
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™ Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual describes how to
install, configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N ExpressCard 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::
Italic Emphasis, books, CDs, file and server names, extensions
Bold User input, IP addresses, GUI screen text
Fixed Command prompt, CLI text
italic URL links
• 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 Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711
Manual Publication Date June 2008
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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://www.netgear.com/support.
How to Use This Manual
The HTML version of this manual includes the following:
• Buttons, and , for browsing forward or backward through the manual one page
at a time.
• A button that displays the table of contents and a button that displays an index.
Double-click 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 options, according to your needs.
• Printing a page from HTML. Each page in the HTML version of the manual is dedicated to
a major topic. Select File > Print from the browser menu to print the page contents.
• Printing from PDF. 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.
– Printing a PDF chapter. Use the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left corner of any
page.
• Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left corner of any page in the chapter
you want to print. The PDF version of the chapter you were viewing opens in a
browser window.
• Click the print icon in the upper left of your browser window.
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– Printing a PDF version of the complete manual. Use the Complete PDF Manual link
at the top left corner of any page.
• Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left corner 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 corner of your browser window.
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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Chapter 1
Basic Setup
The NETGEAR® RangeMax™ Wireless-N ExpressCard WN71 1 User Manual 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 MB of free hard disk space.
• Microsoft Vista, Windows XP Home, or XP Professional
Some versions of Windows might ask for the original Windows operating system installation
files to complete the installation of the WN711 driver software.
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
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• 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 decreases 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 Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711
• Installation Guide
• Resource CD, including:
– The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant
– This manual
• Warranty and 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 Identifier (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 section explain how to install the Wireless Express Card to connect to a
network with an access point or router. Wireless security, advanced settings, and Computer-toComputer (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 Resource CD. If the CD main screen does not display, double-click Autorun.exe on
the CD.
a. Click Install the Software. The Check for Updates screen displays.
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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 computers, if a Windows logo testing message displays, click
Continue Anyway.
• If a message that Windows Vista cannot verify the publisher of this driver displays,
click Install this driver software anyway.
d. When the Installation Complete message displays, click Next.
2. Now, insert the Wireless Express Card.
Figure 1-2
Locate an available Express Card slot in your computer, and insert the wireless Express Card
into the slot.
• For Windows XP computers, the Found New Hardware Wizard opens. Follow the wizard
prompts.
• For Windows Vista computers, the Express Card is automatically added with the installed
driver.
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3. Set up the wireless adapter with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the
Windows configuration utilities.
Figure 1-3
• NETGEAR Smart Wizard. Reveals more information about each network and makes it
easier to troubleshoot network connection problems. See “Smart Wizard Status Bar” on
page 1-8 and “Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet” on page 1-7.
• Windows configuration utilities. See the W indows documentation or click the link to the
online document “Using Microsoft Vista and Windows XP to Manage Wireless Network
Connections” in Appendix B.
4. Use the Smart Wizard to set up your Wireless Express Card.
When prompted, click Next to let the wizard help you connect to a network (recommended).
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