NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B - Manual (Page 18)

NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual
1-6 Basic Setup
v2.0, February 2007
b. The Smart Wizard detects if the network uses security or not. Follow the Wizard steps for
Security (if used) and for saving a Profile.
c. After you have reviewed the settings, click Finish.
The WN311B icon appears in the system tray and on the desktop, and the Settings
page opens. The wizard initiates your wireless connection. It could take up to a minute for
your wireless connection to be established. See
“Connecting to Wireless Networks and the
Internet” on page 1-6 .
Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet
The WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter has indicators in these locations that show the status of your
connection to a wireless network and to the Internet:
• WN311B Icon: After you install the WN311B software, the icon appears on the desktop
and in the lower right of the Windows task bar. It is color coded to show the status of the
connection. See
“The WN311B Icon Colors” on page 1-7 .
• Smart Wizard Status Bar: Clicking on the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard. The
status bar at the bottom of the page shows details about your wireless and Internet connection.
See
“Smart Wizard Status Bar” on page 1-7 .
• WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter LEDs: The LEDs on the wireless PCI adapter show the
network connection.
– The LEDs show an alternate blink when the wireless PCI adapter is looking for a network
association.
– When there is a good connection, the LEDs blink together.
– If the LEDs are off, then the WN311B is not properly seated in the computer.