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... user is subject to the following measures: ii v1.0, December 2007 If this document without notice. All rights reserved. NETGEAR does not assume any interference received, including interference that...function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in a particular installation. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WN111 has been tested and ...product names are designed to Part 15 of product and software upgrades. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications Actual data throughput will...
... user is subject to the following measures: ii v1.0, December 2007 If this document without notice. All rights reserved. NETGEAR does not assume any interference received, including interference that...function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in a particular installation. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WN111 has been tested and ...product names are designed to Part 15 of product and software upgrades. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications Actual data throughput will...
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... à l'extérieur, il doit faire l'objet d'une licence." erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. Canadian Department of Conformity certificate for body...-worn Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) compliance. iii v1.0, December 2007 EU Declaration of Conformity A printed copy of the EU Declaration of Communications Industry Canada (IC) Notice This ...
... à l'extérieur, il doit faire l'objet d'une licence." erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. Canadian Department of Conformity certificate for body...-worn Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) compliance. iii v1.0, December 2007 EU Declaration of Conformity A printed copy of the EU Declaration of Communications Industry Canada (IC) Notice This ...
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... 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 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 2-4 Manually Selecting a Wireless Network 2-9 Profiles ...2-12 Adding Profiles ...2-12 vii v1.0, December...
... 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 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 2-4 Manually Selecting a Wireless Network 2-9 Profiles ...2-12 Adding Profiles ...2-12 vii v1.0, December...
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This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is used to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 December 2007 ix v1.0, December 2007 This manual uses the following paragraphs: • Typographical Conventions. The information in the following typographical conventions: Italics Bold Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names...
This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is used to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 December 2007 ix v1.0, December 2007 This manual uses the following paragraphs: • Typographical Conventions. The information in the following typographical conventions: Italics Bold Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names...
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...of any page in order to view and print PDF files. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual For more information about network technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website in a browser window. - Use the Print button on the NETGEAR, Inc. Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader ...installed in the chapter you can choose one page at a time •A button that displays the table of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is dedicated to print. x v1.0, ...
...of any page in order to view and print PDF files. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual For more information about network technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website in a browser window. - Use the Print button on the NETGEAR, Inc. Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader ...installed in the chapter you can choose one page at a time •A button that displays the table of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is dedicated to print. x v1.0, ...
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... page in the upper left of the window. xi v1.0, December 2007 Click the print icon in a browser window. - Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual - Tip: If your printer supports printing two...
... page in the upper left of the window. xi v1.0, December 2007 Click the print icon in a browser window. - Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual - Tip: If your printer supports printing two...
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Verify System Requirements Before installing the NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111, please make sure that these minimum requirements have been met: • You must have a PC with a Pentium 300 MHz or higher compatible processor with an available USB 2.0 or 1.1 port. It is important to take steps to secure your wireless USB adapter and connect. Note: The maximum speed of several...
Verify System Requirements Before installing the NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111, please make sure that these minimum requirements have been met: • You must have a PC with a Pentium 300 MHz or higher compatible processor with an available USB 2.0 or 1.1 port. It is important to take steps to secure your wireless USB adapter and connect. Note: The maximum speed of several...
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... install the KB822603 Hot fix, which vary significantly based on the physical location of the WN111 driver software. However, if the walls are between the devices. 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 install the...
... install the KB822603 Hot fix, which vary significantly based on the physical location of the WN111 driver software. However, if the walls are between the devices. 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 install the...
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... Welcome screen does not open, double click Autorun.exe on the CD. 1-3 v1.0, December 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual • Warranty and Support information card • A plastic cradle to hold the WN111 • Velcro fasteners to attach the WN111 to identify the wireless network and wireless security settings that are : • Network Name Service Set Identification (SSID...
... Welcome screen does not open, double click Autorun.exe on the CD. 1-3 v1.0, December 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual • Warranty and Support information card • A plastic cradle to hold the WN111 • Velcro fasteners to attach the WN111 to identify the wireless network and wireless security settings that are : • Network Name Service Set Identification (SSID...
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... Install this driver software anyway. If not, you are connected to install from the CD. Now, connect the wireless USB adapter. If you can choose to the Internet, click Check for Updates. Follow the onscreen instructions for Updates screen displays: Figure 1-1 b. d. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual a. Figure 1-2 1-4 v1.0, December 2007 When the Installation Complete message appears, click...
... Install this driver software anyway. If not, you are connected to install from the CD. Now, connect the wireless USB adapter. If you can choose to the Internet, click Check for Updates. Follow the onscreen instructions for Updates screen displays: Figure 1-1 b. d. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual a. Figure 1-2 1-4 v1.0, December 2007 When the Installation Complete message appears, click...
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... PC. b. Click Agree. Locate an available USB port on page 1-11. Figure 1-3 1-5 v1.0, December 2007 Note: If you will be limited to the 14 Mbps of the WN111 will primarily use the USB cable, connect it to the wireless USB adapter and a USB port. To use the USB adapter. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual a. c. d. Insert the wireless adapter in a USB port on your router. - For Windows...
... PC. b. Click Agree. Locate an available USB port on page 1-11. Figure 1-3 1-5 v1.0, December 2007 Note: If you will be limited to the 14 Mbps of the WN111 will primarily use the USB cable, connect it to the wireless USB adapter and a USB port. To use the USB adapter. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual a. c. d. Insert the wireless adapter in a USB port on your router. - For Windows...
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.... Windows XP or Vista users can set up the wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utilities. • NETGEAR Smart Wizard: Reveals more information about each network and makes it easier to set up your wireless USB adapter. Click Next to Step b. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual 4. b. c. Windows 2000 users go to accept. 1-6 v1.0, December 2007
.... Windows XP or Vista users can set up the wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utilities. • NETGEAR Smart Wizard: Reveals more information about each network and makes it easier to set up your wireless USB adapter. Click Next to Step b. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual 4. b. c. Windows 2000 users go to accept. 1-6 v1.0, December 2007
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... router in the network supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), there are two possibilities: - NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual 5. Hidden network Figure 1-7 1-7 v1.0, December 2007 Follow the Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for a detailed explanation of the wireless access points or routers in the network supports WPS, the following screen displays. The wizard...
... router in the network supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), there are two possibilities: - NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual 5. Hidden network Figure 1-7 1-7 v1.0, December 2007 Follow the Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for a detailed explanation of the wireless access points or routers in the network supports WPS, the following screen displays. The wizard...
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After you have reviewed the settings, click Finish. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). Note: See "Manually Selecting a Wireless Network" on the desktop. See "Smart Wizard Status Bar". 1-8 v1.0, December 2007 The Settings screen displays: Figure 1-8 The icon appears in the drop-down list, but the Network...
After you have reviewed the settings, click Finish. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). Note: See "Manually Selecting a Wireless Network" on the desktop. See "Smart Wizard Status Bar". 1-8 v1.0, December 2007 The Settings screen displays: Figure 1-8 The icon appears in the drop-down list, but the Network...
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... Clicking on the wireless USB adapter shows the network connection. strong. 1-9 v1.0, December 2007 WN111 Icon Colors The WN111 icon is weak. The System Tray is better. Check your connection to a wireless network and to the wireless access point. The wireless USB adapter has a connection... wireless node. 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 looking for possible interference such as closer to the Internet: • WN111 Icon: After you install the WN111 ...
... Clicking on the wireless USB adapter shows the network connection. strong. 1-9 v1.0, December 2007 WN111 Icon Colors The WN111 icon is weak. The System Tray is better. Check your connection to a wireless network and to the wireless access point. The wireless USB adapter has a connection... wireless node. 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 looking for possible interference such as closer to the Internet: • WN111 Icon: After you install the WN111 ...
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... check the router's Internet connection. 1-10 v1.0, December 2007 Click Join a Network to open the Smart Wizard so you will experience higher throughput when the signal is 14 Mbps. Channel Security Throughput Wireless network Signal strength Join a Network Figure 1-9...useful in your computer has a USB v1.1 port, the WN111 is not connected to the Internet. • 169.254.x.x or The wireless connection to a network with one another. • Wireless throughput measured in Mega bits per second. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual Smart Wizard Status Bar...
... check the router's Internet connection. 1-10 v1.0, December 2007 Click Join a Network to open the Smart Wizard so you will experience higher throughput when the signal is 14 Mbps. Channel Security Throughput Wireless network Signal strength Join a Network Figure 1-9...useful in your computer has a USB v1.1 port, the WN111 is not connected to the Internet. • 169.254.x.x or The wireless connection to a network with one another. • Wireless throughput measured in Mega bits per second. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual Smart Wizard Status Bar...
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... Blink On Meaning • The WN111 in not plugged in the following figure. v1.0, December 2007 1-11 Associated or joined with three black fasteners. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual If you right-click the system tray icon, you can attach the RangeMax Next WN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter directly to a USB port on your computer, or use the USB cable, plastic cradle, and loop...
... Blink On Meaning • The WN111 in not plugged in the following figure. v1.0, December 2007 1-11 Associated or joined with three black fasteners. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual If you right-click the system tray icon, you can attach the RangeMax Next WN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter directly to a USB port on your computer, or use the USB cable, plastic cradle, and loop...
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... ways: • Navigate the Windows Start menu to the RangeMax Next WN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter program group, select the uninstall option, and follow the screen prompts. • Navigate the Windows Start menu to the Control Panel Add or Remove Program item, select the RangeMax Next WN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter option, and follow the screen prompts. 1-12 v1.0, December 2007 Figure 1-12 3. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual 2.
... ways: • Navigate the Windows Start menu to the RangeMax Next WN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter program group, select the uninstall option, and follow the screen prompts. • Navigate the Windows Start menu to the Control Panel Add or Remove Program item, select the RangeMax Next WN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter option, and follow the screen prompts. 1-12 v1.0, December 2007 Figure 1-12 3. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual 2.
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..., and if prompted restart your laptop computer. 5. Remove the WN111 adapter from your computer. Follow the installer instructions, and if prompted, then restart your computer. 4. v1.0, December 2007 1-13 Run the installer that you downloaded (the file ends in .exe). 6. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual Upgrading the WN111 Software Upgrades might be retained. 2. To install an upgrade...
..., and if prompted restart your laptop computer. 5. Remove the WN111 adapter from your computer. Follow the installer instructions, and if prompted, then restart your computer. 4. v1.0, December 2007 1-13 Run the installer that you downloaded (the file ends in .exe). 6. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual Upgrading the WN111 Software Upgrades might be retained. 2. To install an upgrade...
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... tab to : • View details about wireless networks: 1. Use the icon to change the RangeMax Next WN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter wireless settings. 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 open the Smart Wizard. 2-2 v1.0, December 2007 This software automatically restarts...
... tab to : • View details about wireless networks: 1. Use the icon to change the RangeMax Next WN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter wireless settings. 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 open the Smart Wizard. 2-2 v1.0, December 2007 This software automatically restarts...