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... uses, and can provide you with the specifications for US & Canada only. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, The Gear Guy and Everybody's Connecting are trademarks or registered trademarks of product and software upgrades. Information is subject to Part 15 of the following two conditions: (1) This... to the following measures: ii v1.0, December 2007 If this document without notice. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WN111 has been tested and complies with faster expert technical support and timely notices of their respective holders. Operation is subject to ...
... uses, and can provide you with the specifications for US & Canada only. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, The Gear Guy and Everybody's Connecting are trademarks or registered trademarks of product and software upgrades. Information is subject to Part 15 of the following two conditions: (1) This... to the following measures: ii v1.0, December 2007 If this document without notice. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WN111 has been tested and complies with faster expert technical support and timely notices of their respective holders. Operation is subject to ...
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... Wireless Location and Range Guidelines 1-2 What Is In the Box ...1-2 WN111 Default Wireless Settings 1-3 Installation ...1-3 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet 1-9 WN111 Icon Colors 1-9 Smart Wizard Status Bar 1-10 WN111 LED ...1-11 Placing the USB Adapter Cradle 1-11 Removing the WN111 Software 1-12 Upgrading the WN111 Software 1-13 Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security Disabling the Windows...
... Wireless Location and Range Guidelines 1-2 What Is In the Box ...1-2 WN111 Default Wireless Settings 1-3 Installation ...1-3 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet 1-9 WN111 Icon Colors 1-9 Smart Wizard Status Bar 1-10 WN111 LED ...1-11 Placing the USB Adapter Cradle 1-11 Removing the WN111 Software 1-12 Upgrading the WN111 Software 1-13 Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security Disabling the Windows...
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... mesh, the effective range will decrease if such materials are constructed with the RangeMax Next WN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter. Driver and Configuration Utility Software - Animated Network Properties Configuration Tutorial - PC Networking Tutorial 1-2 v1.0, December 2007 Go to the following items: • NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 • Installation Guide for the original Windows operating system installation files to...
... mesh, the effective range will decrease if such materials are constructed with the RangeMax Next WN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter. Driver and Configuration Utility Software - Animated Network Properties Configuration Tutorial - PC Networking Tutorial 1-2 v1.0, December 2007 Go to the following items: • NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 • Installation Guide for the original Windows operating system installation files to...
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... wireless network, you need to set up the network and verify wireless connectivity. Your RangeMax Next WN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter factory default basic settings are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. First, install the WN111 software: Insert the Resource CD. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual • Warranty and Support information card • A plastic cradle to hold...
... wireless network, you need to set up the network and verify wireless connectivity. Your RangeMax Next WN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter factory default basic settings are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. First, install the WN111 software: Insert the Resource CD. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual • Warranty and Support information card • A plastic cradle to hold...
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... 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. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual a. Click Install the Software.The Check for Updates screen displays: Figure 1-1 b. Now, connect the wireless...
... 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. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual a. Click Install the Software.The Check for Updates screen displays: Figure 1-1 b. Now, connect the wireless...
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...The wireless USB adapter cannot...WN111 Icon Colors The WN111 icon is lost. The wireless USB...USB adapter The wireless USB adapter has established good has a connection with an access point and the signal quality is 480 Mbps. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111... User Manual Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet Note: The maximum speed of a USB... v2.0 port is wireless node. Solid indicates a connection. It is on the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard. The WN111...has a USB v1.1 port, the WN111 is ...
...The wireless USB adapter cannot...WN111 Icon Colors The WN111 icon is lost. The wireless USB...USB adapter The wireless USB adapter has established good has a connection with an access point and the signal quality is 480 Mbps. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111... User Manual Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet Note: The maximum speed of a USB... v2.0 port is wireless node. Solid indicates a connection. It is on the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard. The WN111...has a USB v1.1 port, the WN111 is ...
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... the wireless adapter software in the plastic cradle. Removing the WN111 Software You can be placed on the back of your wireless access point, if you are using the USB Adapter with a desktop PC. Insert the RangeMax Next WN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter in these two ways: • Navigate the Windows Start menu to the RangeMax Next WN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter program group...
... the wireless adapter software in the plastic cradle. Removing the WN111 Software You can be placed on the back of your wireless access point, if you are using the USB Adapter with a desktop PC. Insert the RangeMax Next WN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter in these two ways: • Navigate the Windows Start menu to the RangeMax Next WN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter program group...
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... an upgrade, follow these steps. 1. Write down the settings for any profiles that you want to save. Remove the WN111 adapter from the NETGEAR website Support page. 3. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual Upgrading the WN111 Software Upgrades might be retained. 2. Download the upgrade from your computer, and if prompted restart your laptop computer. 5. v1.0, December...
... an upgrade, follow these steps. 1. Write down the settings for any profiles that you want to save. Remove the WN111 adapter from the NETGEAR website Support page. 3. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual Upgrading the WN111 Software Upgrades might be retained. 2. Download the upgrade from your computer, and if prompted restart your laptop computer. 5. v1.0, December...
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... following sections in this icon on the Windows taskbar. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain how to use the NETGEAR WN111 Smart Wizard to search for your wireless USB adapter • Save your desktop and in the Windows System Tray. This software automatically restarts when you have installed the...
... following sections in this icon on the Windows taskbar. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain how to use the NETGEAR WN111 Smart Wizard to search for your wireless USB adapter • Save your desktop and in the Windows System Tray. This software automatically restarts when you have installed the...
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...If none of wireless network - Access Point (Infrastructure) or Computerto-Computer (Ad Hoc) Joining a Network During the WN111 software installation, the Smart Wizard connects the WN111 to a wireless access point or router, or lists the available networks to let you prefer to manually select a ... or router that WPS is associated with a client such as the WN111: • Push Button Configuration (PBC). NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual • MAC Address. To enable WPS, enter in the software. To enable WPS, push an actual push button or push dome ...
...If none of wireless network - Access Point (Infrastructure) or Computerto-Computer (Ad Hoc) Joining a Network During the WN111 software installation, the Smart Wizard connects the WN111 to a wireless access point or router, or lists the available networks to let you prefer to manually select a ... or router that WPS is associated with a client such as the WN111: • Push Button Configuration (PBC). NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual • MAC Address. To enable WPS, enter in the software. To enable WPS, push an actual push button or push dome ...
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... the one that you want to know the security settings for each network with the wireless network and security settings. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual Manually Selecting a Wireless Network During the WN111 software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. Note: Make sure that you use . If you want to use. Use...
... the one that you want to know the security settings for each network with the wireless network and security settings. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual Manually Selecting a Wireless Network During the WN111 software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. Note: Make sure that you use . If you want to use. Use...
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Ad Hoc mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with each other, without the use of an access point. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual Use a browser to connect to -Computer setting uses Ad Hoc mode. Note: If you want to exchange files directly between ... computers.See the link to open the Smart Wizard. For problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on the Resource CD. Note: Ad Hoc mode will not work using DHCP settings. The Settings...
Ad Hoc mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with each other, without the use of an access point. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual Use a browser to connect to -Computer setting uses Ad Hoc mode. Note: If you want to exchange files directly between ... computers.See the link to open the Smart Wizard. For problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on the Resource CD. Note: Ad Hoc mode will not work using DHCP settings. The Settings...
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... the wireless standard (802.11b or 802.11g) for your Ad Hoc computer-to -Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 1. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual At this point the connection is not being used by any other wireless networks near your wireless adapter. Starting a... depending on your computers. If you cannot connect, see "Removing the WN111 Software" in your area. 6. Click OK. For problems accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed or configured properly on the country. See the link...
... the wireless standard (802.11b or 802.11g) for your Ad Hoc computer-to -Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 1. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual At this point the connection is not being used by any other wireless networks near your wireless adapter. Starting a... depending on your computers. If you cannot connect, see "Removing the WN111 Software" in your area. 6. Click OK. For problems accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed or configured properly on the country. See the link...
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... Keys button. Setting up to 32 alphanumeric characters. You might customize it using up WEP Encryption Security Follow these steps to the USB port in the spaces below . The encryption key size must be configured with the correct Passphrase. Enter a word or group of... keys. Run the WN111 Smart Wizard. Make sure the WN111 software is installed and the WN111 is Used. - For the access point and wireless nodes to WPA-PSK as well and are configured with the same SSID. These values are case sensitive. a. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual •...
... Keys button. Setting up to 32 alphanumeric characters. You might customize it using up WEP Encryption Security Follow these steps to the USB port in the spaces below . The encryption key size must be configured with the correct Passphrase. Enter a word or group of... keys. Run the WN111 Smart Wizard. Make sure the WN111 software is installed and the WN111 is Used. - For the access point and wireless nodes to WPA-PSK as well and are configured with the same SSID. These values are case sensitive. a. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual •...
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... are case sensitive. Click Apply. Click Close to configure WPA-PSK Security: 1. b. a. Make sure the WN111 software is installed and the WN111 is fully inserted in a USB port in the network. Note: The characters are saved in a Profile. Be sure to use the same passphrase...Setting up WPA-PSK Security Follow these steps to exit the configuration utility. Run the WN111 Smart Wizard. The Settings screen displays: Figure 2-22 2-20 v1.0, December 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual 4. If the passphrase method is in the access point and other 802...
... are case sensitive. Click Apply. Click Close to configure WPA-PSK Security: 1. b. a. Make sure the WN111 software is installed and the WN111 is fully inserted in a USB port in the network. Note: The characters are saved in a Profile. Be sure to use the same passphrase...Setting up WPA-PSK Security Follow these steps to exit the configuration utility. Run the WN111 Smart Wizard. The Settings screen displays: Figure 2-22 2-20 v1.0, December 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual 4. If the passphrase method is in the access point and other 802...
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... WPA2-PSK Security: 1. a. b. Click Apply and then click Close to open the Smart Wizard. Make sure the WN111 software is installed and the WN111 is configured in a Profile. Configure the Security settings. Use the icon to exit the Smart Wizard. The Settings screen... a USB port in your settings in the access point. All the configuration settings are saved in a profile name. Run the WN111 Smart Wizard. Click the Save Profile button. b. a. In the Security section, select WPA-PSK [TKIP] and enter the passphrase. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User ...
... WPA2-PSK Security: 1. a. b. Click Apply and then click Close to open the Smart Wizard. Make sure the WN111 software is installed and the WN111 is configured in a Profile. Configure the Security settings. Use the icon to exit the Smart Wizard. The Settings screen... a USB port in your settings in the access point. All the configuration settings are saved in a profile name. Run the WN111 Smart Wizard. Click the Save Profile button. b. a. In the Security section, select WPA-PSK [TKIP] and enter the passphrase. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User ...
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Reload the WN111 software, if necessary. • Try to install the WN111 in Chapter 1. Troubleshooting Tips Use the following information to the knowledge base on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support/main.asp. Troubleshooting Tips Problem The LED is not lit The LED ... Check the SSID and WEP settings. • If the access point is WPA-PSK protected, you will be powered on your RangeMax Next WN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter. Table 4-1. I cannot connect to an access point. Chapter 4 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about connecting to wireless ...
Reload the WN111 software, if necessary. • Try to install the WN111 in Chapter 1. Troubleshooting Tips Use the following information to the knowledge base on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support/main.asp. Troubleshooting Tips Problem The LED is not lit The LED ... Check the SSID and WEP settings. • If the access point is WPA-PSK protected, you will be powered on your RangeMax Next WN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter. Table 4-1. I cannot connect to an access point. Chapter 4 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about connecting to wireless ...
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... a standard 802.11g network. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual Table 4-1. chance to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" in the system tray. To avoid this prompt, simply click Apply before you the settings. I can operate at faster speeds. • At 54 Mbps you upgraded your RangeMax Next WN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter software and did not reboot...
... a standard 802.11g network. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual Table 4-1. chance to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" in the system tray. To avoid this prompt, simply click Apply before you the settings. I can operate at faster speeds. • At 54 Mbps you upgraded your RangeMax Next WN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter software and did not reboot...