User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- About This Manual
- Chapter 1 Basic Setup
- Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security
- Disabling the Windows XP Zero Configuration Utility
- Understanding the Smart Wizard
- Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area
- 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
- Advanced Settings
- Statistics Page
- About Page
- Chapter 3 Wireless Network Performance
- Chapter 4 Troubleshooting
- Appendix A Default Configuration Settings and Technical Specifications
- Appendix B Related Documents
NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N Express Card WN711 User Manual
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v1.0, April 2007
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.