NETGEAR RangeMax Next WN711, Руководство пользователя

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NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual
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v1.0, March 2008
To optimize throughput, connect to a network with a high-speed router or access point, and a high-
speed Internet connection. For more information about optimizing wireless performance, and
network bandwidth, see
“Optimizing Wireless Performance” on page 3-1 and “Optimizing Your
Network Bandwidth” on page 3-2
The connection status is useful in isolating a problem. For example, if you are connected to a
router, but not to the Internet, then check the router’s Internet connection. If you right-click the
system tray icon, you can disable the Internet notification feature by clearing the check mark
enabling notification, as shown in the following figure. If you do so, then only the IP address is
shown.
In Vista, there is one more option: Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard.
If you clear the check mark for Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard, the NETGEAR Smart Wizard
will be disabled, and you will need to set up the wireless adapter with Vista Auto configuration.
Channel The wireless channel used by the network. If many wireless networks in your
area use the same channel, they can interfere with one another.
Throughput Wireless throughput measured in mega-bits per second.
Signal strength More dots indicates a stronger signal. Usually, you experience higher throughput
when the signal is strongest.
Join a Network Click Join a Network to open the Connection Wizard.
Connection
status Identifies the status of your network connection.
•
Connected to Internet . The Internet connection is OK.
• Connected to Router . The wireless connection to the router is OK, but the
router is not connected to the Internet.
• 169.254.x.x or ___.___.___.___ . The wireless connection to the router is OK,
but there is a problem with the router. See Chapter 4, “Troubleshooting” .
Figure 1-8
Figure 1-9
Understanding the Status Bar (continued)