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...-Fi Protected Setup [WPS]). For Windows configuration utilities, see the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual on the Connecting to troubleshoot network connection problems. 3. The NETGEAR Smart Wizard reveals more wireless networks with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utilities. Click Next to a network (recommended). 4. You are prompted to let the wizard help you are using a Windows XP or Windows 2000 SP4 computer, follow the onscreen instructions for Updates. Hidden Network The wireless networks in your...
...-Fi Protected Setup [WPS]). For Windows configuration utilities, see the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual on the Connecting to troubleshoot network connection problems. 3. The NETGEAR Smart Wizard reveals more wireless networks with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utilities. Click Next to a network (recommended). 4. You are prompted to let the wizard help you are using a Windows XP or Windows 2000 SP4 computer, follow the onscreen instructions for Updates. Hidden Network The wireless networks in your...
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... network connection. • Connected to the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual on the side or back of their respective holders. Attach the first fastener. Place the other pieces of the other fasteners. The phone numbers for product updates and Web support. Join a Network Click Join a Network to http://www.netgear.com/support for worldwide regional customer support centers are finished reviewing the Settings tab, click Close. Channel The wireless channel used by NETGEAR...
... network connection. • Connected to the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual on the side or back of their respective holders. Attach the first fastener. Place the other pieces of the other fasteners. The phone numbers for product updates and Web support. Join a Network Click Join a Network to http://www.netgear.com/support for worldwide regional customer support centers are finished reviewing the Settings tab, click Close. Channel The wireless channel used by NETGEAR...
WN111v2 Product datasheet
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... micro-antennas provide better speed and range than other N adapters • Easy setup with Smart Wizard® installation software • Maximum performance requires use with Wireless-G hotspots • Designed for You? Speed† Coverage† Surfing the Internet Email and online chat Public hotspot compatible Streaming music Multiple PCs wirelessly connecting to support music downloads, file sharing and multimedia applications† • Backward compatible with NETGEAR Wireless-N Routers Features • Delivers consistent wireless connections - Network...
... micro-antennas provide better speed and range than other N adapters • Easy setup with Smart Wizard® installation software • Maximum performance requires use with Wireless-G hotspots • Designed for You? Speed† Coverage† Surfing the Internet Email and online chat Public hotspot compatible Streaming music Multiple PCs wirelessly connecting to support music downloads, file sharing and multimedia applications† • Backward compatible with NETGEAR Wireless-N Routers Features • Delivers consistent wireless connections - Network...
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... specification, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g 2.4 GHz Security - RangeMax Next Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter (WN111) - and/or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in to support file sharing, MP3 downloads, Internet phone calls, network gaming and multimedia applications all simultaneously and at consistent speeds.† Maximum performance requires use of purchase. Advanced...
... specification, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g 2.4 GHz Security - RangeMax Next Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter (WN111) - and/or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in to support file sharing, MP3 downloads, Internet phone calls, network gaming and multimedia applications all simultaneously and at consistent speeds.† Maximum performance requires use of purchase. Advanced...
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... Print This Manual x Chapter 1 Basic Setup What You Need Before You Begin 1 Verify System Requirements 1 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines 2 What Is in the Box ...3 WN111v2 Default Wireless Settings 3 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet 4 WN111v2 Icon ...4 Smart Wizard Status Bar 5 Wireless-N USB Adapter LED 6 Removing the WN111v2 Software 6 Upgrading the WN111v2 Software 7 Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility 1 Using the Smart Wizard to Modify Your Settings 2 Viewing Wireless Networks in Your...
... Print This Manual x Chapter 1 Basic Setup What You Need Before You Begin 1 Verify System Requirements 1 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines 2 What Is in the Box ...3 WN111v2 Default Wireless Settings 3 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet 4 WN111v2 Icon ...4 Smart Wizard Status Bar 5 Wireless-N USB Adapter LED 6 Removing the WN111v2 Software 6 Upgrading the WN111v2 Software 7 Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility 1 Using the Smart Wizard to Modify Your Settings 2 Viewing Wireless Networks in Your...
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... Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual Setting Up WEP Encryption Security 16 Smart Wizard Statistics and Advanced Settings 18 Monitoring Statistics 18 About Your Smart Wizard 19 Advanced Settings ...20 Chapter 3 Wireless Network Performance Optimizing Wireless Performance 1 Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth 2 SOHO Networking Technologies 3 Assessing Your Network Speed Requirements 4 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Tips ...1 Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly 3 Windows XP Occasional Connection Problems 3 Appendix A Technical Specifications and Factory Default...
... Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual Setting Up WEP Encryption Security 16 Smart Wizard Statistics and Advanced Settings 18 Monitoring Statistics 18 About Your Smart Wizard 19 Advanced Settings ...20 Chapter 3 Wireless Network Performance Optimizing Wireless Performance 1 Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth 2 SOHO Networking Technologies 3 Assessing Your Network Speed Requirements 4 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Tips ...1 Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly 3 Windows XP Occasional Connection Problems 3 Appendix A Technical Specifications and Factory Default...
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... - Installation Guide • Warranty and Support information card If any of the parts are : • Network Name Service Set Identification (SSID): Any (First available network) Note: In order for repair. WN111v2 Default Wireless Settings If this is a new wireless network installation, use the factory default settings to use the same wireless network name (SSID). • Network Mode (Infrastructure or Ad-hoc): Infrastructure • Data security WEP, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-PSK encryption: Disabled 1-3 v1.0, May 2008 NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual What...
... - Installation Guide • Warranty and Support information card If any of the parts are : • Network Name Service Set Identification (SSID): Any (First available network) Note: In order for repair. WN111v2 Default Wireless Settings If this is a new wireless network installation, use the factory default settings to use the same wireless network name (SSID). • Network Mode (Infrastructure or Ad-hoc): Infrastructure • Data security WEP, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-PSK encryption: Disabled 1-3 v1.0, May 2008 NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual What...
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... wireless-N USB adapter The wireless-N USB adapter has established good has a connection with another communication with another wireless node. Clicking on page 2-2. • Adapter LED. See "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 1-5, and "Using the Smart Wizard to Modify Your Settings" on the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet The WN111v2 has indicators in three locations that show the status of the connection. After you install the WN111v2 software...
... wireless-N USB adapter The wireless-N USB adapter has established good has a connection with another communication with another wireless node. Clicking on page 2-2. • Adapter LED. See "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 1-5, and "Using the Smart Wizard to Modify Your Settings" on the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet The WN111v2 has indicators in three locations that show the status of the connection. After you install the WN111v2 software...
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... a problem with the router. If many wireless networks in the following table. See the online help or Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting. Removing the WN111v2 Software You can interfere with a highspeed router or access point and a high-speed Internet connection. The wireless Internet connection is sending or receiving data. Wireless-N USB Adapter LED The LED on the wireless-N USB adapter indicates the condition of your area use the same channel, they can remove the wireless adapter software in power save mode (default from power up or reset). •...
... a problem with the router. If many wireless networks in the following table. See the online help or Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting. Removing the WN111v2 Software You can interfere with a highspeed router or access point and a high-speed Internet connection. The wireless Internet connection is sending or receiving data. Wireless-N USB Adapter LED The LED on the wireless-N USB adapter indicates the condition of your area use the same channel, they can remove the wireless adapter software in power save mode (default from power up or reset). •...
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NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual • Select Windows Start menu >Control Panel > Add or Remove Program, and then select the RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 option, and follow these steps. 1. Upgrading the WN111v2 Software Upgrades might be retained. 2. Remove the WN111v2 software from your computer. 5. Write down the settings for any profiles that you want to save. Remove the WN111v2 adapter from the NETGEAR website Support page. 3. To install an upgrade, follow the screen prompts. Download the upgrade from your computer, and...
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual • Select Windows Start menu >Control Panel > Add or Remove Program, and then select the RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 option, and follow these steps. 1. Upgrading the WN111v2 Software Upgrades might be retained. 2. Remove the WN111v2 software from your computer. 5. Write down the settings for any profiles that you want to save. Remove the WN111v2 adapter from the NETGEAR website Support page. 3. To install an upgrade, follow the screen prompts. Download the upgrade from your computer, and...
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... use the NETGEAR WN111v2 Smart Wizard to change the wireless-N USB adapter wireless settings. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. 2. This software automatically restarts when you installed the software from the Resource CD, the icon appears on your desktop and in the Windows system tray. When you reboot your computer. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual Using the Smart Wizard to Modify Your Settings These instructions explain how to use the Networks tab to view all available wireless networks...
... use the NETGEAR WN111v2 Smart Wizard to change the wireless-N USB adapter wireless settings. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. 2. This software automatically restarts when you installed the software from the Resource CD, the icon appears on your desktop and in the Windows system tray. When you reboot your computer. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual Using the Smart Wizard to Modify Your Settings These instructions explain how to use the Networks tab to view all available wireless networks...
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The name assigned to it. Note that you can use . Identifies the type of the communications. • MAC Address. Joining a Network During the WN111v2 software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. The access point supports wireless N mode. • WPS. Identifies the signal strength of wireless network - See "Joining a Network". • Connect. This is still displayed. • Channel. Identifies whether the wireless network uses security settings such as the SSID or ESSID configuration parameter. Clicking Scan refreshes the screen. ...
The name assigned to it. Note that you can use . Identifies the type of the communications. • MAC Address. Joining a Network During the WN111v2 software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. The access point supports wireless N mode. • WPS. Identifies the signal strength of wireless network - See "Joining a Network". • Connect. This is still displayed. • Channel. Identifies whether the wireless network uses security settings such as the SSID or ESSID configuration parameter. Clicking Scan refreshes the screen. ...
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... Wizard detects an access point or router with WPS, it makes existing security features easier to a Wireless Network An access point or router that WPS is based on the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) standard (for the access point or router and the wireless-N USB adapter. Figure 2-3 4. Some NETGEAR products include NETGEAR's Push 'N' Connect feature. To connect without using WPS, select No, and click Next. 3. WPS automatically configures the network name (SSID) and wireless security for more information, see http://www.wi-fi.org). Review...
... Wizard detects an access point or router with WPS, it makes existing security features easier to a Wireless Network An access point or router that WPS is based on the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) standard (for the access point or router and the wireless-N USB adapter. Figure 2-3 4. Some NETGEAR products include NETGEAR's Push 'N' Connect feature. To connect without using WPS, select No, and click Next. 3. WPS automatically configures the network name (SSID) and wireless security for more information, see http://www.wi-fi.org). Review...
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... router that supports WPS, there are trying to connect to WPA-PSK [TKIP] by reconnecting using WPS, the adapter security is a fairly new technology, so not all access points or routers in your wireless-N USB adapter and on -screen button in the software. Some routers that support WPS also support WPA2-PSK [AES], with the adapter, do one of your wireless-N USB adapter and connect securely to connect a WPS client. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual If an access point or router in the wireless network that you are several methods: • Starting...
... router that supports WPS, there are trying to connect to WPA-PSK [TKIP] by reconnecting using WPS, the adapter security is a fairly new technology, so not all access points or routers in your wireless-N USB adapter and on -screen button in the software. Some routers that support WPS also support WPA2-PSK [AES], with the adapter, do one of your wireless-N USB adapter and connect securely to connect a WPS client. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual If an access point or router in the wireless network that you are several methods: • Starting...
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... configure appropriate LAN network security features such as requiring a user name and password to access the shared resources in your customized wireless network name (SSID) on page 2-16. Note: The SSID in the wireless access point is the default WN111v2 wireless network name (SSID). NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual Connect (WPS) to set up the network can provide this form, fill in the configuration parameters, and put it using up to "Wireless Communications:" in Appendix B. The service set one of the following types of wireless security used...
... configure appropriate LAN network security features such as requiring a user name and password to access the shared resources in your customized wireless network name (SSID) on page 2-16. Note: The SSID in the wireless access point is the default WN111v2 wireless network name (SSID). NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual Connect (WPS) to set up the network can provide this form, fill in the configuration parameters, and put it using up to "Wireless Communications:" in Appendix B. The service set one of the following types of wireless security used...
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... WPA2-PSK [AES] Security To configure WPA-PSK security: 1. Make sure that the WN111v2 software is installed and the wireless-N USB adapter is fully inserted in a USB port in a profile name. The Settings tab displays. 2. When you use WPA-PSK, the other devices in the access point. These values are configured with the correct passphrase. • If WEP authentication is configured in the network cannot connect unless they are set to open the Smart Wizard. b. b. WEP encryption key size. a. Passphrase These...
... WPA2-PSK [AES] Security To configure WPA-PSK security: 1. Make sure that the WN111v2 software is installed and the wireless-N USB adapter is fully inserted in a USB port in a profile name. The Settings tab displays. 2. When you use WPA-PSK, the other devices in the access point. These values are configured with the correct passphrase. • If WEP authentication is configured in the network cannot connect unless they are set to open the Smart Wizard. b. b. WEP encryption key size. a. Passphrase These...
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... cause your adapter. • Wireless Mode. Note: for fragmentation. Figure 2-17 • 2.4GHz Preamble. Otherwise, this field will be larger than the size programmed in this option is the maximum packet size used for Windows Vista computers, you can choose some of your wireless connection to display the settings. An Auto setting might provide a more reliable connection or slightly longer range. • Transmit Power. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual -
... cause your adapter. • Wireless Mode. Note: for fragmentation. Figure 2-17 • 2.4GHz Preamble. Otherwise, this field will be larger than the size programmed in this option is the maximum packet size used for Windows Vista computers, you can choose some of your wireless connection to display the settings. An Auto setting might provide a more reliable connection or slightly longer range. • Transmit Power. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual -
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... 4 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about connecting to wireless networks and the Internet, see if the WN111v2 is recognized and enabled. The WN111v2 is not connected to the USB port correctly or the WN111v2 software is not loaded. • Remove and reinsert the WN111v2. • Check the Windows device manager to see "Basic Setup" in the Status Bar shows that I cannot connect to a router or access point. Troubleshooting Tips Use the following information to enter the WEP encryption security...
... 4 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about connecting to wireless networks and the Internet, see if the WN111v2 is recognized and enabled. The WN111v2 is not connected to the USB port correctly or the WN111v2 software is not loaded. • Remove and reinsert the WN111v2. • Check the Windows device manager to see "Basic Setup" in the Status Bar shows that I cannot connect to a router or access point. Troubleshooting Tips Use the following information to enter the WEP encryption security...
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... IP address in Chapter 1. Troubleshooting Tips (continued) Problem Action Throughput is limited to the RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2. See Chapter 3, "Wireless Network Performance". • If you do not have an older software version installed on the network or to open the Smart Wizard. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual Table 4-1. Restart the cable or DSL modem, router, access point, and computer. This can occur if you are probably connecting to shut down the Smart Wizard or disable or enable the wireless-N USB adapter...
... IP address in Chapter 1. Troubleshooting Tips (continued) Problem Action Throughput is limited to the RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2. See Chapter 3, "Wireless Network Performance". • If you do not have an older software version installed on the network or to open the Smart Wizard. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual Table 4-1. Restart the cable or DSL modem, router, access point, and computer. This can occur if you are probably connecting to shut down the Smart Wizard or disable or enable the wireless-N USB adapter...
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... computer, and rerun the Smart Display Setup Wizard. Windows XP Occasional Connection Problems Windows XP users who apply Windows XP Hotfix (SP2) Q815485 from the Add or Remove Programs utility in the Control Panel. Fill in the same subnet. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly You must click the Initiate Ad Hoc button before you start an Ad Hoc network: 1. Select Windows XP Hotfix (SP2) Q815485, and...
... computer, and rerun the Smart Display Setup Wizard. Windows XP Occasional Connection Problems Windows XP users who apply Windows XP Hotfix (SP2) Q815485 from the Add or Remove Programs utility in the Control Panel. Fill in the same subnet. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly You must click the Initiate Ad Hoc button before you start an Ad Hoc network: 1. Select Windows XP Hotfix (SP2) Q815485, and...