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... a button or create a PIN number to securely connect to proceed. For Windows configuration utilities, see the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual on your area. 1. Click Next to a wireless router or access point. One or more wireless networks with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utilities. After you are in the drop-down list...
... a button or create a PIN number to securely connect to proceed. For Windows configuration utilities, see the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual on your area. 1. Click Next to a wireless router or access point. One or more wireless networks with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utilities. After you are in the drop-down list...
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... card that security is not connected to the Internet. • 169.254.x.x or The wireless connection to Internet. See the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual on a computer monitor. 1. Locate the one with your monitor near the top for better adapter placement on the Resource CD. 2. If disposed of this product should be identical to...
... card that security is not connected to the Internet. • 169.254.x.x or The wireless connection to Internet. See the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual on a computer monitor. 1. Locate the one with your monitor near the top for better adapter placement on the Resource CD. 2. If disposed of this product should be identical to...
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...ät NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Conformity certificate for this NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 is in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet. NETGEAR, Inc NETGEAR RangeMax WirelessN USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 1999/5/ΕΚ. tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 je...
...ät NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Conformity certificate for this NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 is in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet. NETGEAR, Inc NETGEAR RangeMax WirelessN USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 1999/5/ΕΚ. tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 je...
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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...
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...
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...: This format is intended for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2, provided with intermediate computer and Internet skills. Warning: Ignoring this manual is used to configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2. This manual uses the following paragraphs: • Typographical Conventions. ix v1.0, May 2008 About This Manual The NETGEAR® RangeMax™ Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual describes how to highlight...
...: This format is intended for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2, provided with intermediate computer and Internet skills. Warning: Ignoring this manual is used to configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2. This manual uses the following paragraphs: • Typographical Conventions. ix v1.0, May 2008 About This Manual The NETGEAR® RangeMax™ Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual describes how to highlight...
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... of the following : • Buttons, and , for the RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 according to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 May 2008 For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website in order to your needs. • Printing a page from... of the manual is written for browsing forwards or backwards through the manual one of any page. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual • Scope.
... of the following : • Buttons, and , for the RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 according to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 May 2008 For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website in order to your needs. • Printing a page from... of the manual is written for browsing forwards or backwards through the manual one of any page. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual • Scope.
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... paper, you were viewing opens in a browser window. • Click the print icon in the upper left of your browser window. xi v1.0, May 2008 NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual • Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left corner of any page in the chapter you want to print.
... paper, you were viewing opens in a browser window. • Click the print icon in the upper left of your browser window. xi v1.0, May 2008 NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual • Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left corner of any page in the chapter you want to print.
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... area could access your RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2. Verify System Requirements Before installing the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2, make sure that these minimum requirements have been met: • You must have a PC with a Pentium 300 MHz or higher compatible processor with your needs. Advanced wireless network set up is 14 Mbps. 1-1 v1.0, May 2008 The wireless-N USB adapter provides highly effective security...
... area could access your RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2. Verify System Requirements Before installing the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2, make sure that these minimum requirements have been met: • You must have a PC with a Pentium 300 MHz or higher compatible processor with your needs. Advanced wireless network set up is 14 Mbps. 1-1 v1.0, May 2008 The wireless-N USB adapter provides highly effective security...
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... if such materials are constructed with the wireless-N USB adapter. Note: Windows XP users must install SP2 or install the KB822603 hot fix (update), which fixes the USB 2.0 host controller driver. Computers can communicate through walls. However, if the walls are between the devices. 1-2 v1.0, May 2008 NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual • A CD drive. • 10...
... if such materials are constructed with the wireless-N USB adapter. Note: Windows XP users must install SP2 or install the KB822603 hot fix (update), which fixes the USB 2.0 host controller driver. Computers can communicate through walls. However, if the walls are between the devices. 1-2 v1.0, May 2008 NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual • A CD drive. • 10...
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... The product package should contain the following items: • NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 • USB cable and adapter cradle • Installation Guide • Resource CD, including: - NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual What Is in case you will need to return the product for the RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 to communicate with a wireless access point or wireless adapter, all devices must be set up to use the...
... The product package should contain the following items: • NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 • USB cable and adapter cradle • Installation Guide • Resource CD, including: - NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual What Is in case you will need to return the product for the RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 to communicate with a wireless access point or wireless adapter, all devices must be set up to use the...
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... the Microsoft Windows desktop. moving to any other wireless node. The wireless link is wireless node. 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. Color Red Yellow Green Condition Description The wireless-N USB adapter The wireless-N USB adapter cannot link to any node, or the link...
... the Microsoft Windows desktop. moving to any other wireless node. The wireless link is wireless node. 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. Color Red Yellow Green Condition Description The wireless-N USB adapter The wireless-N USB adapter cannot link to any node, or the link...
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... security is enabled. • An open lock indicates an open the Smart Wizard Settings tab. Security Channel Data rate Wireless network Signal strength Join a Network Connection status Figure 1-3 The following figure. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual If you right-click theWN111v2 icon in the system tray, you can disable its Internet notification feature by...
... security is enabled. • An open lock indicates an open the Smart Wizard Settings tab. Security Channel Data rate Wireless network Signal strength Join a Network Connection status Figure 1-3 The following figure. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual If you right-click theWN111v2 icon in the system tray, you can disable its Internet notification feature by...
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... use the same channel, they can remove the wireless adapter software 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 strongest. Usually, you experience higher throughput when the signal is sending or receiving data. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual Understanding the Status Bar (continued) Channel...
... use the same channel, they can remove the wireless adapter software 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 strongest. Usually, you experience higher throughput when the signal is sending or receiving data. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual Understanding the Status Bar (continued) Channel...
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... that you want to save. They will not be available at the NETGEAR website. 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. Run the installer that you downloaded (the...
... that you want to save. They will not be available at the NETGEAR website. 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. Run the installer that you downloaded (the...
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... tab. Figure 2-2 2-2 v1.0, May 2008 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 set of tools to: • View details about wireless networks: 1. The Smart Wizard provides a complete and easy-to-use the NETGEAR WN111v2 Smart Wizard to change the wireless-N USB adapter wireless settings. Use the icon to...
... tab. Figure 2-2 2-2 v1.0, May 2008 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 set of tools to: • View details about wireless networks: 1. The Smart Wizard provides a complete and easy-to-use the NETGEAR WN111v2 Smart Wizard to change the wireless-N USB adapter wireless settings. Use the icon to...
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...; Mode. Display online help. • Join a Network. View networks and join a network. See "Joining a Network". • Connect. If you use . NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual The screen shows the following information for wireless networks. Note that you want to use secure networks frequently, set up profiles for each network scanned: • Network Name (SSID...
...; Mode. Display online help. • Join a Network. View networks and join a network. See "Joining a Network". • Connect. If you use . NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual The screen shows the following information for wireless networks. Note that you want to use secure networks frequently, set up profiles for each network scanned: • Network Name (SSID...
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...-it displays the WPS screen (Figure 2-4 on page 2-6). Click Next. You can use the status bar to open the Smart Wizard. Use the icon to verify your settings, and click Finish. 6. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual 1. Select a network from the drop-down list. ...If you select a hidden network, then you must enter the SSID. Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Connect to a Wireless Network An access point or router that...
...-it displays the WPS screen (Figure 2-4 on page 2-6). Click Next. You can use the status bar to open the Smart Wizard. Use the icon to verify your settings, and click Finish. 6. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual 1. Select a network from the drop-down list. ...If you select a hidden network, then you must enter the SSID. Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Connect to a Wireless Network An access point or router that...
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... and later lose the settings, they can use the wireless-N USB adapter's PIN. 2-5 v1.0, May 2008 Connect during initial installation. The wireless-N USB adapter detects all access points and routers provide a push button. • PIN entry. If you connect your wireless-N USB adapter using WPS: • Push Button Configuration. The NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 only supports WPS on -screen button in the software...
... and later lose the settings, they can use the wireless-N USB adapter's PIN. 2-5 v1.0, May 2008 Connect during initial installation. The wireless-N USB adapter detects all access points and routers provide a push button. • PIN entry. If you connect your wireless-N USB adapter using WPS: • Push Button Configuration. The NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 only supports WPS on -screen button in the software...
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... the Status Bar to use WPS, and then click Next. 3. To start the WPS process, either press the push button on the access point or router, or click the icon on page 1-5. Log in to the WN111v2 Smart Wizard screen, and click . Click Close to open...Push Button. 6. Select Yes to a Wireless Access Point or Router To join a network using a push button: 1. Use the icon to exit the Smart Wizard. 2-6 v1.0, May 2008 NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual Using a WPS Push Button to Connect to use a push button), and then click Next. 4. On the status bar, click...
... the Status Bar to use WPS, and then click Next. 3. To start the WPS process, either press the push button on the access point or router, or click the icon on page 1-5. Log in to the WN111v2 Smart Wizard screen, and click . Click Close to open...Push Button. 6. Select Yes to a Wireless Access Point or Router To join a network using a push button: 1. Use the icon to exit the Smart Wizard. 2-6 v1.0, May 2008 NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual Using a WPS Push Button to Connect to use a push button), and then click Next. 4. On the status bar, click...
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... click the Networks tab and select the network). NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual Generating a PIN to Connect to a Wireless Access Point or Router There are two ways to enable the wireless-N USB adapter to open the Smart Wizard of the following: • To use a PIN, select No, and then click Next, then do either the router's security PIN...
... click the Networks tab and select the network). NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual Generating a PIN to Connect to a Wireless Access Point or Router There are two ways to enable the wireless-N USB adapter to open the Smart Wizard of the following: • To use a PIN, select No, and then click Next, then do either the router's security PIN...