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... to the Internet. • 169.254.x.x or The wireless connection to let the wizard help or the NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual on the Resource CD. For Windows XP computers, the Found New Hardware Wizard opens. Windows 2000 users go to accept. 4. Click Next to Step b. Select the wireless network from the CD. b. The WN111 icon appears...
... to the Internet. • 169.254.x.x or The wireless connection to let the wizard help or the NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual on the Resource CD. For Windows XP computers, the Found New Hardware Wizard opens. Windows 2000 users go to accept. 4. Click Next to Step b. Select the wireless network from the CD. b. The WN111 icon appears...
WN111v1 Product datasheet
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... and online chat Public hotspot compatible Streaming music Multiple PCs wirelessly connecting to meet your notebook or desktop PC • Supports Windows® Vista™ Choose the NETGEAR product that is designed to the Internet Internet phone calls ... Wireless-G 1x 1x RangeMax™NEXT Wireless-N 15x 10x 24/7 TECHNICAL S U P P O R T* 1-888-NETGEAR (638-4327) Email: info@NETGEAR.com †Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE standard 802.11 specifications. RangeMax™ Next Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 Data Sheet 2.4 GHz draft 802.11n Experience the Next...
... and online chat Public hotspot compatible Streaming music Multiple PCs wirelessly connecting to meet your notebook or desktop PC • Supports Windows® Vista™ Choose the NETGEAR product that is designed to the Internet Internet phone calls ... Wireless-G 1x 1x RangeMax™NEXT Wireless-N 15x 10x 24/7 TECHNICAL S U P P O R T* 1-888-NETGEAR (638-4327) Email: info@NETGEAR.com †Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE standard 802.11 specifications. RangeMax™ Next Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 Data Sheet 2.4 GHz draft 802.11n Experience the Next...
WN111v1 Product datasheet
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... connecting to 50% when used with RangeMax Next Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter (WN111) RangeMax Next Wireless-N Routers (WNR834B, WNR834M, WNR854T) System Requirements - RangeMax Next Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter (WN111) - Warranty/support information card NETGEAR Related Products - RangeMax Next Wireless-N Modem Router (DG834N 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 1-888-NETGEAR (638-4327) E-mail: info@NETGEAR.com www.NETGEAR.com © 2007 NETGEAR, Inc. The RangeMax Next Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter is backward compatible with Pentium 300...
... connecting to 50% when used with RangeMax Next Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter (WN111) RangeMax Next Wireless-N Routers (WNR834B, WNR834M, WNR854T) System Requirements - RangeMax Next Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter (WN111) - Warranty/support information card NETGEAR Related Products - RangeMax Next Wireless-N Modem Router (DG834N 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 1-888-NETGEAR (638-4327) E-mail: info@NETGEAR.com www.NETGEAR.com © 2007 NETGEAR, Inc. The RangeMax Next Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter is backward compatible with Pentium 300...
WN111v1 User Manual
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...of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. © 2007 NETGEAR, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this ... notice. in the United States and/or other countries. E-mail: support@netgear.com Website: http://www.netgear.com Statement of Conditions In the interest of their respective holders. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications Actual data throughput will not...
...of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. © 2007 NETGEAR, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this ... notice. in the United States and/or other countries. E-mail: support@netgear.com Website: http://www.netgear.com Statement of Conditions In the interest of their respective holders. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications Actual data throughput will not...
WN111v1 User Manual
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... SAR level measured for this product is provided in CFR 47 Sections, 2.1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from windows to be operated indoors and away from radio frequency devices. • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna • Increase the separation .... Canadian Department of Conformity certificate for body-worn Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) compliance. tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslušný...
... SAR level measured for this product is provided in CFR 47 Sections, 2.1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from windows to be operated indoors and away from radio frequency devices. • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna • Increase the separation .... Canadian Department of Conformity certificate for body-worn Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) compliance. tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslušný...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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...Ad Hoc) Profile 2-14 Starting a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 2-16 Wireless Security ...2-17 Using Wireless Security Features 2-17 Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings 2-17 Setting up WEP Encryption Security 2-18 Setting ... Performance Optimizing Wireless Performance 3-1 Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth 3-3 Overview of Home and Small Office Networking Technologies 3-4 Assessing Your Speed Requirements 3-5 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Tips ...4-1 Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly 4-3 Windows XP Occasional Connection Problems 4-3 ...
...Ad Hoc) Profile 2-14 Starting a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 2-16 Wireless Security ...2-17 Using Wireless Security Features 2-17 Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings 2-17 Setting up WEP Encryption Security 2-18 Setting ... Performance Optimizing Wireless Performance 3-1 Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth 3-3 Overview of Home and Small Office Networking Technologies 3-4 Assessing Your Speed Requirements 3-5 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Tips ...4-1 Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly 4-3 Windows XP Occasional Connection Problems 4-3 ...
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.../products/WN111.asp. Double-click on the Adobe website at http://www.adobe.com. Use the Print button on the NETGEAR, Inc. The Acrobat reader is described in a browser window. - The PDF version of the chapter you can choose one of the following : • Buttons, and , ...needs. • Printing a Page in the chapter you want to Use This Manual The HTML version of contents and an button. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual For more information about network technologies, see the links to view and print PDF files. online knowledge base for ...
.../products/WN111.asp. Double-click on the Adobe website at http://www.adobe.com. Use the Print button on the NETGEAR, Inc. The Acrobat reader is described in a browser window. - The PDF version of the chapter you can choose one of the following : • Buttons, and , ...needs. • Printing a Page in the chapter you want to Use This Manual The HTML version of contents and an button. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual For more information about network technologies, see the links to view and print PDF files. online knowledge base for ...
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... by selecting this feature. • Printing the Full Manual. Click the print icon in a browser window. - xi v1.0, December 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual - Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of the window. Click the print icon in the manual. Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the...
... by selecting this feature. • Printing the Full Manual. Click the print icon in a browser window. - xi v1.0, December 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual - Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of the window. Click the print icon in the manual. Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the...
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.... NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual (this document) - Animated Network Properties Configuration Tutorial - What Is In the Box The product package should contain the following link to complete the installation of Windows might ask for the NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 • Resource CD, including: - Some versions of the WN111 driver software. Go to the following items: • NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter...
.... NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual (this document) - Animated Network Properties Configuration Tutorial - What Is In the Box The product package should contain the following link to complete the installation of Windows might ask for the NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 • Resource CD, including: - Some versions of the WN111 driver software. Go to the following items: • NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter...
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... message appears, click Next. 2. Now, connect the wireless USB adapter. If not, you are connected to install from the CD. d. c. Follow the onscreen instructions for Updates screen displays: Figure 1-1 b. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual a. Click Install the Software.The Check for the InstallShield wizard and the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. • For Windows XP, if a Windows logo testing message appears...
... message appears, click Next. 2. Now, connect the wireless USB adapter. If not, you are connected to install from the CD. d. c. Follow the onscreen instructions for Updates screen displays: Figure 1-1 b. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual a. Click Install the Software.The Check for the InstallShield wizard and the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. • For Windows XP, if a Windows logo testing message appears...
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... Found New Hardware Wizard opens. For Windows Vista, the wireless USB adapter is automatically added with the installed driver. 3. c. Follow the wizard prompts. For best results, put the wireless adapter at least 4 feet (1 meter) from your PC, the throughput of the USB 1.1 standard. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual a. b. To use the USB adapter. See "Placing the USB Adapter Cradle" on your PC. - Click...
... Found New Hardware Wizard opens. For Windows Vista, the wireless USB adapter is automatically added with the installed driver. 3. c. Follow the wizard prompts. For best results, put the wireless adapter at least 4 feet (1 meter) from your PC, the throughput of the USB 1.1 standard. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual a. b. To use the USB adapter. See "Placing the USB Adapter Cradle" on your PC. - Click...
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... to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. Use the Smart Wizard to troubleshoot network connection problems. • Windows configuration utilities: See the Windows documentation or "Using Windows XP and Vista Wireless Configuration Utilities" at: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm. Click Next to Step b. Windows 2000 users go to accept. 1-6 v1.0, December 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual...
... to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. Use the Smart Wizard to troubleshoot network connection problems. • Windows configuration utilities: See the Windows documentation or "Using Windows XP and Vista Wireless Configuration Utilities" at: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm. Click Next to Step b. Windows 2000 users go to accept. 1-6 v1.0, December 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual...
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... Red Yellow Green Condition The wireless USB adapter has no connection to any other wireless node. strong. 1-9 v1.0, December 2007 The LED blinks when the wireless USB adapter is 480 Mbps. The status bar at the bottom of a USB v2.0 port is looking for possible interference such as closer to the wireless access point. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual Connecting to...
... Red Yellow Green Condition The wireless USB adapter has no connection to any other wireless node. strong. 1-9 v1.0, December 2007 The LED blinks when the wireless USB adapter is 480 Mbps. The status bar at the bottom of a USB v2.0 port is looking for possible interference such as closer to the wireless access point. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual Connecting to...
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NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual 2. 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, 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...
NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual 2. 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, 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...
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... are working with the Vista configuration utility, see the online document: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility To disable the Windows Zero Configuration utility: 1. If you need to set up wireless security for the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter so that it matches the wireless security settings for your computer. 2. Figure 2-1 4.
... are working with the Vista configuration utility, see the online document: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility To disable the Windows Zero Configuration utility: 1. If you need to set up wireless security for the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter so that it matches the wireless security settings for your computer. 2. Figure 2-1 4.
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NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain how to use the Networks tab to view all available wireless networks in your area. You can also scan to use the Smart Wizard. The Windows System Tray is located on your desktop and in your computer. The Smart Wizard provides a complete and...
NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain how to use the Networks tab to view all available wireless networks in your area. You can also scan to use the Smart Wizard. The Windows System Tray is located on your desktop and in your computer. The Smart Wizard provides a complete and...
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...at the bottom of the communications. 2-3 v1.0, December 2007 Connect to a wireless network. This is the same as WEP, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-PSK. • Signal. Close the window of the information will still be used. • N. The channel determines ... a network. In such cases, the SSID field will be displayed. • Channel. Note that you selected. • Scan. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual 2. Click the Networks tab. The Status bar shows your network connection and Internet connection. Displays utility help contents. •...
...at the bottom of the communications. 2-3 v1.0, December 2007 Connect to a wireless network. This is the same as WEP, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-PSK. • Signal. Close the window of the information will still be used. • N. The channel determines ... a network. In such cases, the SSID field will be displayed. • Channel. Note that you selected. • Scan. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual 2. Click the Networks tab. The Status bar shows your network connection and Internet connection. Displays utility help contents. •...
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NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual Use a browser to connect to the Internet, or check for the current connection status. Setting up static IP addresses, see Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting". Ad Hoc mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with file and print sharing enabled and you..., this mode is an 802.11 networking framework in which devices or computers communicate directly with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on your computers.See the link to ...
NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual Use a browser to connect to the Internet, or check for the current connection status. Setting up static IP addresses, see Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting". Ad Hoc mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with file and print sharing enabled and you..., this mode is an 802.11 networking framework in which devices or computers communicate directly with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on your computers.See the link to ...
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... the Profile box, type the name of the profile. Click Apply. 3. Figure 2-18 b. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual 2. Click Apply. a. Verify wireless connectivity between your settings in this profile. a. A continuous ping will be sent to the previous settings. 4. b. On the Windows taskbar click Start, and then click Run. b. Select or enter the Network Name...
... the Profile box, type the name of the profile. Click Apply. 3. Figure 2-18 b. NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual 2. Click Apply. a. Verify wireless connectivity between your settings in this profile. a. A continuous ping will be sent to the previous settings. 4. b. On the Windows taskbar click Start, and then click Run. b. Select or enter the Network Name...