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... measured in your choice. b. c. When the software has been installed the Connection Wizard prompts you have reviewed the settings, click Finish. Use the Smart Wizard to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. Check the status bar. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 These setup instructions assume that you are connected to the Internet, click Check for Updates. Estimated Completion 10...
... measured in your choice. b. c. When the software has been installed the Connection Wizard prompts you have reviewed the settings, click Finish. Use the Smart Wizard to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. Check the status bar. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 These setup instructions assume that you are connected to the Internet, click Check for Updates. Estimated Completion 10...
WPN111 Installation Guide
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... jurisdiction implementing the WEEE Directive. © 2007 by NETGEAR, Inc. January 29, 2007 Technical Support After completing the Smart Wizard configuration assistant, locate the serial number on the bottom label of your PC monitor nearest your computer. in the plastic cradle. 3. Insert the RangeMax™ WPN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter in the United States and/or other pieces of...
... jurisdiction implementing the WEEE Directive. © 2007 by NETGEAR, Inc. January 29, 2007 Technical Support After completing the Smart Wizard configuration assistant, locate the serial number on the bottom label of your PC monitor nearest your computer. in the plastic cradle. 3. Insert the RangeMax™ WPN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter in the United States and/or other pieces of...
WPN111 Product datasheet
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... GHz (France) - WPN111 RangeMaxTMWireless USB 2.0 Adapter Maintain high speeds throughout your home with RangeMax Product Specifications • Wireless Speeds: - 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54, 108 Mbps (auto rate capable), compatible with SP2, 802.11g wireless standard • Warranty: NETGEAR 1-year warranty (see information enclosed) Person on Cordless Phone WPN824 RangeMax Wireless Router Desktop PC WPN824 RangeMax Wireless Router Desktop...
... GHz (France) - WPN111 RangeMaxTMWireless USB 2.0 Adapter Maintain high speeds throughout your home with RangeMax Product Specifications • Wireless Speeds: - 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54, 108 Mbps (auto rate capable), compatible with SP2, 802.11g wireless standard • Warranty: NETGEAR 1-year warranty (see information enclosed) Person on Cordless Phone WPN824 RangeMax Wireless Router Desktop PC WPN824 RangeMax Wireless Router Desktop...
WPN111 Reference Manual
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... 1-2 What Is In the Box ...1-2 WPN111 Default Wireless Settings 1-3 Installation ...1-3 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet 1-7 WPN111 Icon Colors 1-7 Smart Wizard Status Bar 1-8 WPN111 LED ...1-9 Placing the USB Adapter Cradle 1-9 Removing the WPN111 Software 1-10 Upgrading the WPN111 Software 1-11 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 Finding a Network...
... 1-2 What Is In the Box ...1-2 WPN111 Default Wireless Settings 1-3 Installation ...1-3 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet 1-7 WPN111 Icon Colors 1-7 Smart Wizard Status Bar 1-8 WPN111 LED ...1-9 Placing the USB Adapter Cradle 1-9 Removing the WPN111 Software 1-10 Upgrading the WPN111 Software 1-11 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 Finding a Network...
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NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual a. c. On the Smart Wizard screen, click Next to install from the CD. Click Install the Software.The Check for Updates. If you can choose to proceed with the Smart Wizard setup. 2. d. Figure 1-2 1-4 v2.0, February 2007 If not, you are connected to the Internet, click Check for Updates window will open. Now, connect the wireless USB adapter. Figure 1-1 b. When the Installation Complete message appears, click Next.
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual a. c. On the Smart Wizard screen, click Next to install from the CD. Click Install the Software.The Check for Updates. If you can choose to proceed with the Smart Wizard setup. 2. d. Figure 1-2 1-4 v2.0, February 2007 If not, you are connected to the Internet, click Check for Updates window will open. Now, connect the wireless USB adapter. Figure 1-1 b. When the Installation Complete message appears, click Next.
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... the Windows documentation or "Using Windows XP and Vista Wireless Configuration Utilities" at: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm b. b. Connect the USB cable to set up your PC. Locate an available USB port on page 1-10. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual a. Use the Smart Wizard to the WPN111 and insert the other end of the cable into...
... the Windows documentation or "Using Windows XP and Vista Wireless Configuration Utilities" at: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm b. b. Connect the USB cable to set up your PC. Locate an available USB port on page 1-10. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual a. Use the Smart Wizard to the WPN111 and insert the other end of the cable into...
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NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual You will be prompted to let the wizard help you have reviewed the settings, click Finish. 1-6 v2.0, February 2007 Connect to accept. 4. Select the wireless network from the drop-down list, but the Network Name (SSID) is blank. d. Hidden Figure... the Network Name (SSID). Follow the Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for saving a Profile. After you connect to a network (recommended). Click Next to a wireless network. a. If the network uses security, then the Smart Wizard detects it c. These networks are in ...
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual You will be prompted to let the wizard help you have reviewed the settings, click Finish. 1-6 v2.0, February 2007 Connect to accept. 4. Select the wireless network from the drop-down list, but the Network Name (SSID) is blank. d. Hidden Figure... the Network Name (SSID). Follow the Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for saving a Profile. After you connect to a network (recommended). Click Next to a wireless network. a. If the network uses security, then the Smart Wizard detects it c. These networks are in ...
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... the desktop; The LED blinks when the wireless USB adapter is 480 Mbps. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual The icon appears in the lower right of your wireless and Internet connection.See "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 1-8 • LED: The LED on the wireless USB adapter shows the network connection. Figure 1-6 The wizard initiates your wireless connectivity. Connecting to show the status of...
... the desktop; The LED blinks when the wireless USB adapter is 480 Mbps. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual The icon appears in the lower right of your wireless and Internet connection.See "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 1-8 • LED: The LED on the wireless USB adapter shows the network connection. Figure 1-6 The wizard initiates your wireless connectivity. Connecting to show the status of...
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... and the signal quality is located at the bottom of the taskbar in the Windows System Tray (SysTray). The wireless link is weak. The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual WPN111 Icon Colors The WPN111 icon is on one end of the Settings page. The System Tray resides on the desktop and in the...
... and the signal quality is located at the bottom of the taskbar in the Windows System Tray (SysTray). The wireless link is weak. The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual WPN111 Icon Colors The WPN111 icon is on one end of the Settings page. The System Tray resides on the desktop and in the...
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... how to use the Smart Wizard, then you 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. Attach the wireless adapter to set up wireless security for the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter so that it matches...
... how to use the Smart Wizard, then you 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. Attach the wireless adapter to set up wireless security for the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter so that it matches...
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...; Choose the network that you want to search for your wireless USB adapter • Save your area. To view information about wireless networks in profiles. • Remove or reinstall the wireless adapter software. The Settings tab page opens. 2-2 v2.0, February 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual 4. Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain how to use set of tools to: •...
...; Choose the network that you want to search for your wireless USB adapter • Save your area. To view information about wireless networks in profiles. • Remove or reinstall the wireless adapter software. The Settings tab page opens. 2-2 v2.0, February 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual 4. Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain how to use set of tools to: •...
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... up profiles for the network that you know the WEP key. Follow the steps below to open the Smart Wizard. If you want to know the security settings for each network with the wireless network and security settings. Use the icon to Find a Network. 1. On the Networks tab page, click... Settings tab page opens. 2. After installation you can use the Find a Network button on the Network tab at any time to use. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual Finding a Network During the WPN111 software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks.
... up profiles for the network that you know the WEP key. Follow the steps below to open the Smart Wizard. If you want to know the security settings for each network with the wireless network and security settings. Use the icon to Find a Network. 1. On the Networks tab page, click... Settings tab page opens. 2. After installation you can use the Find a Network button on the Network tab at any time to use. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual Finding a Network During the WPN111 software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks.
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... you will be asked if you can set up: • Access Point (Infrastructure) - Connect to verify your settings. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual 3. If you select a hidden network then you settings, and click Finish. The Smart Wizard initiates your computer to connect to replace the previous settings stored in the Profile Name box, then the...
... you will be asked if you can set up: • Access Point (Infrastructure) - Connect to verify your settings. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual 3. If you select a hidden network then you settings, and click Finish. The Smart Wizard initiates your computer to connect to replace the previous settings stored in the Profile Name box, then the...
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... Cancel to return to open the Smart Wizard. Use the icon to the previous settings. 4. b. c. Figure 2-4 2. All the configuration settings are saved in a Profile. Click the Save Profile button. b. In the Profile box, type the name of the profile. Verify wireless connectivity to a wireless access point or router. 1. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual Setting up a Profile to...
... Cancel to return to open the Smart Wizard. Use the icon to the previous settings. 4. b. c. Figure 2-4 2. All the configuration settings are saved in a Profile. Click the Save Profile button. b. In the Profile box, type the name of the profile. Verify wireless connectivity to a wireless access point or router. 1. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual Setting up a Profile to...
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... PC Networking Tutorial on your computers.See the link to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" in the Smart Wizard for file and printer access on the NETGEAR CD. For example, this mode is an 802.11 networking framework in which devices or computers communicate directly ....0.1) or the IPX protocol. For help setting up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile The Computer-to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings page opens: Figure 2-5 2. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual Use a browser to connect to the Internet, or check for the current connection status.
... PC Networking Tutorial on your computers.See the link to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" in the Smart Wizard for file and printer access on the NETGEAR CD. For example, this mode is an 802.11 networking framework in which devices or computers communicate directly ....0.1) or the IPX protocol. For help setting up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile The Computer-to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings page opens: Figure 2-5 2. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual Use a browser to connect to the Internet, or check for the current connection status.
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b. Click Apply. Configure the PC network settings. Verify wireless connectivity between your settings in this profile. The ping response should change to ... in a Profile. b. On the Windows taskbar click Start, and then click Run. c. c. Click Close to exit the Smart Wizard, or Cancel to return to "reply." Configure each PC with either a static IP address or with 192.168.0.1 as its... 2007 Click Apply. 3. a. a. Restart the PCs. 5. Select Computer-to the device with the Ping program: a. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual a.
b. Click Apply. Configure the PC network settings. Verify wireless connectivity between your settings in this profile. The ping response should change to ... in a Profile. b. On the Windows taskbar click Start, and then click Run. c. c. Click Close to exit the Smart Wizard, or Cancel to return to "reply." Configure each PC with either a static IP address or with 192.168.0.1 as its... 2007 Click Apply. 3. a. a. Restart the PCs. 5. Select Computer-to the device with the Ping program: a. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual a.
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...Starting a Computer-to -Computer (Ad Hoc) network type. 3. See the link to view the channels in use in your wireless adapter. On the Settings tab page of the Smart Wizard, select or type the Network Name (SSID). 2. For problems accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing ...differs depending on your Ad Hoc computer-to the highest speed. 2-9 v2.0, February 2007 The connection speed automatically defaults to -computer network. 5. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual At this point the connection is not being used by any other...
...Starting a Computer-to -Computer (Ad Hoc) network type. 3. See the link to view the channels in use in your wireless adapter. On the Settings tab page of the Smart Wizard, select or type the Network Name (SSID). 2. For problems accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing ...differs depending on your Ad Hoc computer-to the highest speed. 2-9 v2.0, February 2007 The connection speed automatically defaults to -computer network. 5. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual At this point the connection is not being used by any other...
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... settings. Or, you must set up the WPN111 with wireless security the Smart Wizard detects it. In addition to the WPN111 wireless security features, you try to connect to a network with exactly the same kind of wireless security used for home networks are: • Wi... appropriate LAN network security features such as requiring a user name and password to encrypt wireless data communications. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual Wireless Security Many networks use wireless security to access the shared resources in the network. If you should use LAN network...
... settings. Or, you must set up the WPN111 with wireless security the Smart Wizard detects it. In addition to the WPN111 wireless security features, you try to connect to a network with exactly the same kind of wireless security used for home networks are: • Wi... appropriate LAN network security features such as requiring a user name and password to encrypt wireless data communications. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual Wireless Security Many networks use wireless security to access the shared resources in the network. If you should use LAN network...
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... Name (SSID) field select the network, or enter the SSID. Run the WPN111 Smart Wizard. Configure the Security settings. c. Make sure the WPN111 software is installed and the WPN111 is configured in a profile name. b. Use the icon to configure WEP Encryption Security. 1. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual Setting up WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to open...
... Name (SSID) field select the network, or enter the SSID. Run the WPN111 Smart Wizard. Configure the Security settings. c. Make sure the WPN111 software is installed and the WPN111 is configured in a profile name. b. Use the icon to configure WEP Encryption Security. 1. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual Setting up WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to open...
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... Security. 1. Setting up WPA2-PSK Security Follow the steps below to exit the configuration utility. Run the WPN111 Smart Wizard. c. a. Select Create with Passphrase and enter the passphrase. The configuration utility will automatically generate the WEP keys. a. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual • 64-bit WEP data encryption • 128-bit WEP data encryption Note: Larger...
... Security. 1. Setting up WPA2-PSK Security Follow the steps below to exit the configuration utility. Run the WPN111 Smart Wizard. c. a. Select Create with Passphrase and enter the passphrase. The configuration utility will automatically generate the WEP keys. a. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual • 64-bit WEP data encryption • 128-bit WEP data encryption Note: Larger...