WN111v2 Installation Guide
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.... 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to a USB port on the Resource CD. 2. Insert the Wireless USB Adapter Connect the wireless adapter to install the NETGEAR WN111v2 software. 4. Continue the Installation 1. 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 your computer: 1. Click Next to proceed. WPS allows you have...
.... 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to a USB port on the Resource CD. 2. Insert the Wireless USB Adapter Connect the wireless adapter to install the NETGEAR WN111v2 software. 4. Continue the Installation 1. 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 your computer: 1. Click Next to proceed. WPS allows you have...
WN111v2 Product datasheet
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... applications† • Backward compatible with Wireless-G hotspots • Designed for your notebook or desktop PC • Supports Windows® Vista™ Choose the NETGEAR product that is the Best Product for You...adapters • Easy setup with Smart Wizard® installation software • Maximum performance requires use with any future standards. no express or implied representations or warranties about this product's compatibility with NETGEAR Wireless-N Routers Features • Delivers consistent wireless connections - RangeMax™ Next Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter...
... applications† • Backward compatible with Wireless-G hotspots • Designed for your notebook or desktop PC • Supports Windows® Vista™ Choose the NETGEAR product that is the Best Product for You...adapters • Easy setup with Smart Wizard® installation software • Maximum performance requires use with any future standards. no express or implied representations or warranties about this product's compatibility with NETGEAR Wireless-N Routers Features • Delivers consistent wireless connections - RangeMax™ Next Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter...
WN111v2 Product datasheet
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... respective holders. Information is NETGEAR's RangeMax Next Wireless-N? Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of purchase. Desktop or notebook PC with WNR834M & WNR854T only) - RangeMax Next Wireless-N Router - The RangeMax Next Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter, based on Wireless-N technology, provides 15X the speed and 10X the range compared to 802.11g adapters, when paired with legacy 802.11b/g wireless routers Standards - RangeMax Next Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 What is subject...
... respective holders. Information is NETGEAR's RangeMax Next Wireless-N? Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of purchase. Desktop or notebook PC with WNR834M & WNR854T only) - RangeMax Next Wireless-N Router - The RangeMax Next Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter, based on Wireless-N technology, provides 15X the speed and 10X the range compared to 802.11g adapters, when paired with legacy 802.11b/g wireless routers Standards - RangeMax Next Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 What is subject...
WN111v2 User Manual
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...their respective holders. NETGEAR does not assume any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WN111v2 has been tested and... Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR, for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and Vista are ...trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Technical Support Please refer to the support information card that may occur due to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate...
...their respective holders. NETGEAR does not assume any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WN111v2 has been tested and... Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR, for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and Vista are ...trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Technical Support Please refer to the support information card that may occur due to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate...
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...
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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 ...
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... 2008 Printing a PDF version of paper, you want to print. 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. The PDF version of the chapter you were viewing opens in a browser window. • Click the print icon in the upper left corner of...
... 2008 Printing a PDF version of paper, you want to print. 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. The PDF version of the chapter you were viewing opens in a browser window. • Click the print icon in the upper left corner of...
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... significantly based on the physical location of free hard disk space. • Vista, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional, or Windows 2000. Note: Windows XP users must install SP2 or install the KB822603 hot fix (update), which fixes the USB 2.0 host controller driver. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual • A CD drive. • 10 Mbytes of the computer with...
... significantly based on the physical location of free hard disk space. • Vista, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional, or Windows 2000. Note: Windows XP users must install SP2 or install the KB822603 hot fix (update), which fixes the USB 2.0 host controller driver. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual • A CD drive. • 10 Mbytes of the computer with...
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... appears on the desktop and in the right on page 1-6. 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 adapter. It is wireless node. See "Wireless-N USB Adapter LED" on the Windows task bar. The WN111v2 icon will change colors depending on one end of your...
... appears on the desktop and in the right on page 1-6. 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 adapter. It is wireless node. See "Wireless-N USB Adapter LED" on the Windows task bar. The WN111v2 icon will change colors depending on one end of your...
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... Internet. 169.254.x.x or The wireless connection to Router. Wireless-N USB Adapter LED Off Blinking Solid Meaning • The wireless-N USB adapter is not plugged in to a wireless network, but there is not sending or receiving data. The status of the wireless link, as described in these two ways: • Select the Windows Start menu > RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 program group > uninstall option, and...
... Internet. 169.254.x.x or The wireless connection to Router. Wireless-N USB Adapter LED Off Blinking Solid Meaning • The wireless-N USB adapter is not plugged in to a wireless network, but there is not sending or receiving data. The status of the wireless link, as described in these two ways: • Select the Windows Start menu > RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 program group > uninstall option, and...
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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. Write down the settings for any profiles that you want to save. Remove the WN111v2 software from the NETGEAR website Support page. 3. Follow the installer instructions, and if prompted, restart your computer...
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. Write down the settings for any profiles that you want to save. Remove the WN111v2 software from the NETGEAR website Support page. 3. Follow the installer instructions, and if prompted, restart your computer...
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... 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. In Windows, select Start > Network Connections. 3. Attach the wireless adapter to a USB port...
... 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. In Windows, select Start > Network Connections. 3. Attach the wireless adapter to a USB port...
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... restarts when you installed the software from the Resource CD, the icon appears on your desktop and in the Windows system tray. Use the icon to sort. T. he status bar shows 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 . • Configure...
... restarts when you installed the software from the Resource CD, the icon appears on your desktop and in the Windows system tray. Use the icon to sort. T. he status bar shows 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 . • Configure...
WN111v2 User Manual
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..., WPA-PSK, or WEP. • Signal. The access point supports WPS. • Security. View networks and join a network. Clicking Scan refreshes the screen. • Close. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual The screen shows the following information for the network that you want to use. If you must know the... ESSID configuration parameter. Identifies the signal strength of the Networks tab are: • Help. Check for each network scanned: • Network Name (SSID). Close the window of the information is used. • N.
..., WPA-PSK, or WEP. • Signal. The access point supports WPS. • Security. View networks and join a network. Clicking Scan refreshes the screen. • Close. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual The screen shows the following information for the network that you want to use. If you must know the... ESSID configuration parameter. Identifies the signal strength of the Networks tab are: • Help. Check for each network scanned: • Network Name (SSID). Close the window of the information is used. • N.
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... router. You can use the wireless-N USB adapter's PIN. 2-5 v1.0, May 2008 The wireless-N USB adapter detects all access points or routers in your wireless-N USB adapter and connect securely to connect using WPS, the adapter security is a fairly new technology, so not all access points and routers provide a push button. • PIN entry. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual If an access point...
... router. You can use the wireless-N USB adapter's PIN. 2-5 v1.0, May 2008 The wireless-N USB adapter detects all access points or routers in your wireless-N USB adapter and connect securely to connect using WPS, the adapter security is a fairly new technology, so not all access points and routers provide a push button. • PIN entry. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual If an access point...
WN111v2 User Manual
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... connection status. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual 1. The Settings tab displays: Figure 2-8 2. In the Network Type section, make sure that Access Point (Infrastructure) is selected. In the Network Name (SSID) field, select a network or enter the SSID. To use the profile, click Apply. 5. For problems with accessing network resources, the Windows client and file...
... connection status. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual 1. The Settings tab displays: Figure 2-8 2. In the Network Type section, make sure that Access Point (Infrastructure) is selected. In the Network Name (SSID) field, select a network or enter the SSID. To use the profile, click Apply. 5. For problems with accessing network resources, the Windows client and file...
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...or enter the network name (SSID) for the network type. c. In the Profile field, type the name of a router or access point. 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. To create an Ad Hoc mode profile: 1. Click ...Ad Hoc mode requires either static IP addresses (such as 192.168.0.1) or the IPX protocol. Ad Hoc mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with each other, without the use of the profile. Use the icon to -Computer setting uses Ad Hoc mode. Click Apply....
...or enter the network name (SSID) for the network type. c. In the Profile field, type the name of a router or access point. 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. To create an Ad Hoc mode profile: 1. Click ...Ad Hoc mode requires either static IP addresses (such as 192.168.0.1) or the IPX protocol. Ad Hoc mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with each other, without the use of the profile. Use the icon to -Computer setting uses Ad Hoc mode. Click Apply....
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NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual b. Restart the computers. 5. Figure 2-10 b. Assuming the target PC is established. The ping response should change to the previous settings. 4. See the link to the device with the IPX protocol. For problems accessing network resources, the Windows...ping -t 192.168.0.1 and then click OK. Verify wireless connectivity between your computers. Note: If you cannot connect, see "Removing the WN111v2 Software" in Appendix B. 2-12 v1.0, May 2008 a. On the Windows taskbar, select Start > Run. Figure 2-11 At ...
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual b. Restart the computers. 5. Figure 2-10 b. Assuming the target PC is established. The ping response should change to the previous settings. 4. See the link to the device with the IPX protocol. For problems accessing network resources, the Windows...ping -t 192.168.0.1 and then click OK. Verify wireless connectivity between your computers. Note: If you cannot connect, see "Removing the WN111v2 Software" in Appendix B. 2-12 v1.0, May 2008 a. On the Windows taskbar, select Start > Run. Figure 2-11 At ...
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... is not available for Windows Vista computers, you must set up security, you can use the Smart Wizard to set up the wireless-N USB adapter with another nearby wireless device, select a channel that network, you try to connect to -computer network. 5. On the Settings tab of wireless security settings. Click Initiate Ad Hoc. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual Starting...
... is not available for Windows Vista computers, you must set up security, you can use the Smart Wizard to set up the wireless-N USB adapter with another nearby wireless device, select a channel that network, you try to connect to -computer network. 5. On the Settings tab of wireless security settings. Click Initiate Ad Hoc. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual Starting...
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... used for Windows Vista computers, you reduce the chance of interference with other nearby access points but reduces the range of your adapter. • Wireless Mode. An Auto setting might provide a more reliable connection or slightly longer range. • Transmit Power. The Fragment Threshold value must have administrator rights. Note: for fragmentation. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User...
... used for Windows Vista computers, you reduce the chance of interference with other nearby access points but reduces the range of your adapter. • Wireless Mode. An Auto setting might provide a more reliable connection or slightly longer range. • Transmit Power. The Fragment Threshold value must have administrator rights. Note: for fragmentation. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User...