WN111v2 Installation Guide
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... Name (SSID) is available. Note: For Windows XP, if a Windows logo testing message appears, click Continue Anyway. 2. For Windows configuration utilities, see the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual on which Windows operating system you connect to a wireless router or access point. Click Next to a USB port on the desktop. Hidden Network The wireless networks in the drop-down list, and...
... Name (SSID) is available. Note: For Windows XP, if a Windows logo testing message appears, click Continue Anyway. 2. For Windows configuration utilities, see the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual on which Windows operating system you connect to a wireless router or access point. Click Next to a USB port on the desktop. Hidden Network The wireless networks in the drop-down list, and...
WN111v2 Product datasheet
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... overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. RangeMax™ Next Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 Data Sheet 2.4 GHz draft 802.11n Experience the Next Generation - Speed† Coverage† Surfing the Internet Email and online chat Public hotspot compatible Streaming music Multiple PCs wirelessly connecting to 300 Mbps Networking • Upgrades your needs. NETGEAR makes no more dropped connections or...
... overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. RangeMax™ Next Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 Data Sheet 2.4 GHz draft 802.11n Experience the Next Generation - Speed† Coverage† Surfing the Internet Email and online chat Public hotspot compatible Streaming music Multiple PCs wirelessly connecting to 300 Mbps Networking • Upgrades your needs. NETGEAR makes no more dropped connections or...
WN111v2 Product datasheet
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... Security makes connecting to high-speed Wireless-N. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of WN111 is subject to 50% when used with WNR834M & WNR854T only) - NETGEAR 1-year warranty Package Contents - Setup CD - Advanced product features and configurations are trademarks or registered trademarks of patented Micro Antenna technology. It is NETGEAR's RangeMax Next Wireless-N? RangeMax Next Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 What is backward compatible...
... Security makes connecting to high-speed Wireless-N. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of WN111 is subject to 50% when used with WNR834M & WNR854T only) - NETGEAR 1-year warranty Package Contents - Setup CD - Advanced product features and configurations are trademarks or registered trademarks of patented Micro Antenna technology. It is NETGEAR's RangeMax Next Wireless-N? RangeMax Next Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 What is backward compatible...
WN111v2 User Manual
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...conditions and environmental factors, including volume of NETGEAR, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and Vista are registered trademarks of...US & Canada only. If this document without notice. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WN111v2 has been tested and complies with faster expert technical support and timely notices of the following two ...receiving antenna • Increase the separation between the equipment or devices ii v1.0, May 2008 Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications Actual data throughput will not occur in a ...
...conditions and environmental factors, including volume of NETGEAR, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and Vista are registered trademarks of...US & Canada only. If this document without notice. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WN111v2 has been tested and complies with faster expert technical support and timely notices of the following two ...receiving antenna • Increase the separation between the equipment or devices ii v1.0, May 2008 Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications Actual data throughput will not occur in a ...
WN111v2 User Manual
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... 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...
... 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...
WN111v2 User Manual
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NETGEAR RangeMax 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 ...
NETGEAR RangeMax 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 ...
WN111v2 User Manual
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.... Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you were viewing opens in a browser window. • Click the print icon in the manual. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual • Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of your browser... window. - Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left corner of any page in the upper left corner of ...
.... Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you were viewing opens in a browser window. • Click the print icon in the manual. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual • Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of your browser... window. - Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left corner of any page in the upper left corner of ...
WN111v2 User Manual
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... installation of free hard disk space. • Vista, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional, or Windows 2000. For best results, avoid potential sources of the computer with concrete, or have metal, or metal mesh, the effective range decreases if such materials are constructed with the wireless-N USB adapter. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual • A CD drive. • 10 Mbytes...
... installation of free hard disk space. • Vista, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional, or Windows 2000. For best results, avoid potential sources of the computer with concrete, or have metal, or metal mesh, the effective range decreases if such materials are constructed with the wireless-N USB adapter. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual • A CD drive. • 10 Mbytes...
WN111v2 User Manual
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... to the Internet: • WN111v2 icon. 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, the icon appears on the desktop and in the right on the Windows task bar. See "WN111v2 Icon . • Smart Wizard...
... to the Internet: • WN111v2 icon. 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, the icon appears on the desktop and in the right on the Windows task bar. See "WN111v2 Icon . • Smart Wizard...
WN111v2 User Manual
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... indicates a stronger signal. Click Join a Network to the USB port. • The wireless-N USB adapter is in power save mode (default from power up or reset). • The wireless-N USB adapter is scanning for a network. • The wireless-N USB adapter is not plugged in these two ways: • Select the Windows Start menu > RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 program group > uninstall option, and then follow the...
... indicates a stronger signal. Click Join a Network to the USB port. • The wireless-N USB adapter is in power save mode (default from power up or reset). • The wireless-N USB adapter is scanning for a network. • The wireless-N USB adapter is not plugged in these two ways: • Select the Windows Start menu > RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 program group > uninstall option, and then follow the...
WN111v2 User Manual
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They will not be available at the NETGEAR website. Remove the WN111v2 adapter from your computer, and if prompted restart your computer. 1-7 v1.0, May 2008 Run the installer that you ...your computer. 4. To install an upgrade, follow the screen prompts. Remove the WN111v2 software from the NETGEAR website Support page. 3. 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...
They will not be available at the NETGEAR website. Remove the WN111v2 adapter from your computer, and if prompted restart your computer. 1-7 v1.0, May 2008 Run the installer that you ...your computer. 4. To install an upgrade, follow the screen prompts. Remove the WN111v2 software from the NETGEAR website Support page. 3. 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 User Manual
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... set up wireless security for the Wireless-N USB Adapter so that is installed on your PC, you are working with the Vista configuration utility, see the NETGEAR online application note at: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility To disable the Windows Zero Configuration utility: 1. Attach the wireless adapter to a USB port for...
... set up wireless security for the Wireless-N USB Adapter so that is installed on your PC, you are working with the Vista configuration utility, see the NETGEAR online application note at: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility To disable the Windows Zero Configuration utility: 1. Attach the wireless adapter to a USB port for...
WN111v2 User Manual
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... to sort. 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 NETGEAR WN111v2 Smart Wizard to search for your wireless-N USB adapter. • Save your wireless network settings in your network connection and Internet connection. You can either double-click this icon on the Windows taskbar. Viewing Wireless Networks in...
... to sort. 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 NETGEAR WN111v2 Smart Wizard to search for your wireless-N USB adapter. • Save your wireless network settings in your network connection and Internet connection. You can either double-click this icon on the Windows taskbar. Viewing Wireless Networks in...
WN111v2 User Manual
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...know the WEP key in order to connect to a wireless network. Display online help. • Join a Network. Close the window of wireless network - To join a network: 2-3 v1.0, May 2008 The access point supports wireless N mode. • WPS. Identifies the type ...whether the wireless network uses security settings such as a security measure, some wireless access points do not broadcast their SSID. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual The screen shows the following information for wireless networks. Note that you must know the wireless security settings ...
...know the WEP key in order to connect to a wireless network. Display online help. • Join a Network. Close the window of wireless network - To join a network: 2-3 v1.0, May 2008 The access point supports wireless N mode. • WPS. Identifies the type ...whether the wireless network uses security settings such as a security measure, some wireless access points do not broadcast their SSID. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual The screen shows the following information for wireless networks. Note that you must know the wireless security settings ...
WN111v2 User Manual
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... Refer to the Installation Guide for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2, provided with the adapter, do one of your wireless-N USB adapter and connect securely to the access point or router. You can be restored by default. To connect the wireless-N USB adapter to an access point or router that ...set up the wireless settings of the following: - Use the router or access point's Personal Identification number (PIN), or use WPS to connect a WPS client. Some routers that supports WPS in the Networks tab (see "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on Windows 2000, XP, ...
... Refer to the Installation Guide for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2, provided with the adapter, do one of your wireless-N USB adapter and connect securely to the access point or router. You can be restored by default. To connect the wireless-N USB adapter to an access point or router that ...set up the wireless settings of the following: - Use the router or access point's Personal Identification number (PIN), or use WPS to connect a WPS client. Some routers that supports WPS in the Networks tab (see "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on Windows 2000, XP, ...
WN111v2 User Manual
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...settings are saved in the Smart Wizard for the current connection status. For problems with accessing network resources, the Windows client and file and print sharing software might not be installed and configured correctly on your computers.See the link ... displays: Figure 2-8 2. b. Note: If you cannot connect, see Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting". c. To use the profile, click Apply. 5. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual 1. In the Network Type section, make sure that Access Point (Infrastructure) is selected. In the Profile field, type a name for...
...settings are saved in the Smart Wizard for the current connection status. For problems with accessing network resources, the Windows client and file and print sharing software might not be installed and configured correctly on your computers.See the link ... displays: Figure 2-8 2. b. Note: If you cannot connect, see Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting". c. To use the profile, click Apply. 5. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual 1. In the Network Type section, make sure that Access Point (Infrastructure) is selected. In the Profile field, type a name for...
WN111v2 User Manual
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...and print sharing enabled and you want to -Computer (Ad Hoc) for the Ad Hoc network. c. d. Ad Hoc mode is used when two Windows computers are saved in this mode is an 802.11 networking framework in a profile. Enter the network settings. Note: Ad Hoc mode does not ...profile. For help setting up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile The Computer-to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings tab displays: Figure 2-9 2. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual Setting up static IP addresses, see the PC Networking Tutorial on the Resource CD.
...and print sharing enabled and you want to -Computer (Ad Hoc) for the Ad Hoc network. c. d. Ad Hoc mode is used when two Windows computers are saved in this mode is an 802.11 networking framework in a profile. Enter the network settings. Note: Ad Hoc mode does not ...profile. For help setting up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile The Computer-to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings tab displays: Figure 2-9 2. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual Setting up static IP addresses, see the PC Networking Tutorial on the Resource CD.
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... 192.168.0.1 static IP address. a. Configure each computer with either a static IP address or with the ping program: a. b. On the Windows taskbar, select Start > Run. Assuming the target PC is established. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual b. The ping response should change to the device with 192.168.0.1 as its IP address, type: ping -t 192...
... 192.168.0.1 static IP address. a. Configure each computer with either a static IP address or with the ping program: a. b. On the Windows taskbar, select Start > Run. Assuming the target PC is established. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual b. The ping response should change to the device with 192.168.0.1 as its IP address, type: ping -t 192...
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... Hoc drop-down list, Automatic should work. Select the Computer-to a network with another nearby wireless device, select a channel that network, you notice interference problems with wireless security, the Smart Wizard detects it. Click Initiate Ad Hoc. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual Starting a Computer-to the highest speed. On the Settings tab of Push 'N' v1...
... Hoc drop-down list, Automatic should work. Select the Computer-to a network with another nearby wireless device, select a channel that network, you notice interference problems with wireless security, the Smart Wizard detects it. Click Initiate Ad Hoc. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual Starting a Computer-to the highest speed. On the Settings tab of Push 'N' v1...
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... performance. Depending on your wireless adapter, you must be fragmented. The release date of the available 802.11 wireless protocols. • Fragmentation Threshold. Note: for selection. An Auto setting might provide a more reliable connection or slightly longer range. • Transmit Power. Advanced Settings The default advanced settings usually not require adjustment. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual -
... performance. Depending on your wireless adapter, you must be fragmented. The release date of the available 802.11 wireless protocols. • Fragmentation Threshold. Note: for selection. An Auto setting might provide a more reliable connection or slightly longer range. • Transmit Power. Advanced Settings The default advanced settings usually not require adjustment. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual -