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...UIDE NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 These setup instructions assume that you will connect to install from the dropdown list, and the wizard records your PC. First, install the WPN111 software. Insert the NETGEAR CD. b. If not, you can choose to an access point or wireless router. Locate an available USB port... Select the country and click Agree. 3. You will be prompted to let the wizard help or the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual on the desktop; Follow the Wizard steps for your area use the same channel they can ...
...UIDE NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 These setup instructions assume that you will connect to install from the dropdown list, and the wizard records your PC. First, install the WPN111 software. Insert the NETGEAR CD. b. If not, you can choose to an access point or wireless router. Locate an available USB port... Select the country and click Agree. 3. You will be prompted to let the wizard help or the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual on the desktop; Follow the Wizard steps for your area use the same channel they can ...
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... not installed and used according to the instructions, may occur due to the use or application of product and software upgrades. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, The Gear Guy and Everybody's Connecting are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Maximum Wireless Signal...
... not installed and used according to the instructions, may occur due to the use or application of product and software upgrades. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, The Gear Guy and Everybody's Connecting are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Maximum Wireless Signal...
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... You Begin 1-1 Verify System Requirements 1-1 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines 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...
... You Begin 1-1 Verify System Requirements 1-1 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines 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...
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... the devices. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual (this document) - What Is In the Box The product package should contain the following link to complete the installation of Windows may ask for the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 • NETGEAR CD, including: - NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual • Vista, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional, or Windows 2000. Some versions of the WPN111 driver software. Note...
... the devices. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual (this document) - What Is In the Box The product package should contain the following link to complete the installation of Windows may ask for the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 • NETGEAR CD, including: - NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual • Vista, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional, or Windows 2000. Some versions of the WPN111 driver software. Note...
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... the factory default settings to return the product for repair. Your RangeMax WPN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter factory default basic settings are already defined. First, install the WPN111 software: Insert the NETGEAR CD. If the Welcome page does not open, double click Autorun.exe on the CD. 1-3 v2.0, February 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual If any of the parts are incorrect, missing...
... the factory default settings to return the product for repair. Your RangeMax WPN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter factory default basic settings are already defined. First, install the WPN111 software: Insert the NETGEAR CD. If the Welcome page does not open, double click Autorun.exe on the CD. 1-3 v2.0, February 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual If any of the parts are incorrect, missing...
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Click Install the Software.The Check for Updates. c. d. If not, you are connected to the Internet, click Check for Updates window will open. Figure 1-2 1-4 v2.0, February 2007 If you can choose to proceed with the Smart Wizard setup. 2. On the Smart Wizard screen, click Next to install from the CD. Figure 1-1 b. Now, connect the wireless USB adapter. When the Installation Complete message appears, click Next. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual a.
Click Install the Software.The Check for Updates. c. d. If not, you are connected to the Internet, click Check for Updates window will open. Figure 1-2 1-4 v2.0, February 2007 If you can choose to proceed with the Smart Wizard setup. 2. On the Smart Wizard screen, click Next to install from the CD. Figure 1-1 b. Now, connect the wireless USB adapter. When the Installation Complete message appears, click Next. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual a.
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...to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on page 1-7. If your computer has a USB v1.1 port, the WPN111 is limited to that show the status of a USB v2.0 port is 480 Mbps. and the Settings page opens . Connecting to the Internet: • WPN111 Icon: After you install the WPN111 software,... minute. 5. The status bar at the bottom of the Windows task bar. Figure 1-6 The wizard initiates your wireless connection, which is 14 Mbps. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual The icon appears in three locations that port's maximum speed, which could take up to show the...
...to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on page 1-7. If your computer has a USB v1.1 port, the WPN111 is limited to that show the status of a USB v2.0 port is 480 Mbps. and the Settings page opens . Connecting to the Internet: • WPN111 Icon: After you install the WPN111 software,... minute. 5. The status bar at the bottom of the Windows task bar. Figure 1-6 The wizard initiates your wireless connection, which is 14 Mbps. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual The icon appears in three locations that port's maximum speed, which could take up to show the...
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... computer. 4. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual Removing the WPN111 Software You can remove the wireless adapter software in .exe). 6. Remove the WPN111 software from your computer, and if prompted restart your laptop computer. 5. Remove the WPN111 adapter from your computer. Run the installer that you downloaded (the file ends in these two ways: • Navigate the Windows Start menu to the RangeMax WPN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter program group...
... computer. 4. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual Removing the WPN111 Software You can remove the wireless adapter software in .exe). 6. Remove the WPN111 software from your computer, and if prompted restart your laptop computer. 5. Remove the WPN111 adapter from your computer. Run the installer that you downloaded (the file ends in these two ways: • Navigate the Windows Start menu to the RangeMax WPN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter program group...
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... you have installed the software from the NETGEAR CD, the icon appears on the Windows taskbar. The Settings tab page opens. 2-2 v2.0, February 2007 The following sections in the Windows System Tray. You can use the Networks tab to use the Smart Wizard. The Windows System Tray is located on your area. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User...
... you have installed the software from the NETGEAR CD, the icon appears on the Windows taskbar. The Settings tab page opens. 2-2 v2.0, February 2007 The following sections in the Windows System Tray. You can use the Networks tab to use the Smart Wizard. The Windows System Tray is located on your area. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User...
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... the Find a Network button on the Network tab at any time to view the available networks and select the one that you want 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. Note: Make sure that you know the WEP key.
... the Find a Network button on the Network tab at any time to view the available networks and select the one that you want 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. Note: Make sure that you know the WEP key.
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For problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on your network.You can check the status bar in the Smart Wizard for file and printer access on your computers.... uses Ad Hoc mode. Note: If you want to exchange files directly between them. Note: Ad Hoc mode will not work using DHCP settings. 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. Ad Hoc mode is used when two Windows computers...
For problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on your network.You can check the status bar in the Smart Wizard for file and printer access on your computers.... uses Ad Hoc mode. Note: If you want to exchange files directly between them. Note: Ad Hoc mode will not work using DHCP settings. 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. Ad Hoc mode is used when two Windows computers...
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... -Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 1. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual At this point the connection is not being used by any other wireless networks near your wireless adapter. In the Channel field, Automatic should work. For problems accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed or configured properly on the...
... -Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 1. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual At this point the connection is not being used by any other wireless networks near your wireless adapter. In the Channel field, Automatic should work. For problems accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed or configured properly on the...
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b. Run the WPN111 Smart Wizard. a. Select the WEP encryption strength you will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is connected to configure WEP Encryption Security. 1. a. The ...12 v2.0, February 2007 Configure the Security settings. Figure 2-9 2. c. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual Setting up WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to the USB port in your computer. Make sure the WPN111 software is installed and the WPN111 is configured in the access point. Use the icon to open the...
b. Run the WPN111 Smart Wizard. a. Select the WEP encryption strength you will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is connected to configure WEP Encryption Security. 1. a. The ...12 v2.0, February 2007 Configure the Security settings. Figure 2-9 2. c. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual Setting up WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to the USB port in your computer. Make sure the WPN111 software is installed and the WPN111 is configured in the access point. Use the icon to open the...
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NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual • 64-bit WEP data encryption • 128-bit WEP data encryption Note: Larger encryption keys require more processing and may slow the .... a. Setting up WPA2-PSK Security Follow the steps below to use the same passphrase for all the wireless devices in the other 802.11b wireless devices. 5. Make sure the WPN111 software is installed and the WPN111 is fully inserted in a USB port in this profile. Be sure to configure WPA2-PSK Security. 1. Click the Save Profile button...
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual • 64-bit WEP data encryption • 128-bit WEP data encryption Note: Larger encryption keys require more processing and may slow the .... a. Setting up WPA2-PSK Security Follow the steps below to use the same passphrase for all the wireless devices in the other 802.11b wireless devices. 5. Make sure the WPN111 software is installed and the WPN111 is fully inserted in a USB port in this profile. Be sure to configure WPA2-PSK Security. 1. Click the Save Profile button...
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...your computer. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual Setting up WPA-PSK Security Follow the steps below to "Wireless Communications:" in Appendix B. 3. a. Use the icon to exit the Smart Wizard. c. b. Configure the Security settings. b. b. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection ...In the Security section, select WPA-PSK [TKIP]. The Settings tab page opens. Make sure the WPN111 software is installed and the RangeMax WPN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter is configured in a profile name. In the Network Name (SSID) field select the network, or...
...your computer. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual Setting up WPA-PSK Security Follow the steps below to "Wireless Communications:" in Appendix B. 3. a. Use the icon to exit the Smart Wizard. c. b. Configure the Security settings. b. b. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection ...In the Security section, select WPA-PSK [TKIP]. The Settings tab page opens. Make sure the WPN111 software is installed and the RangeMax WPN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter is configured in a profile name. In the Network Name (SSID) field select the network, or...
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...be powered on. • Or, the access point and the WPN111 are not configured with the same wireless parameters. Reload the WPN111 software, if necessary. • Try to install the WPN111 in Chapter 1. The WPN111 is not connected to an access point. Table 4-1. Troubleshooting Tips ...prompted to enter the WEP encryption security information. 4-1 v2.0, February 2007 Also, refer to the knowledge base on your NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111. The access point is available and there is good signal strength. Troubleshooting Tips Use the information below to solve common ...
...be powered on. • Or, the access point and the WPN111 are not configured with the same wireless parameters. Reload the WPN111 software, if necessary. • Try to install the WPN111 in Chapter 1. The WPN111 is not connected to an access point. Table 4-1. Troubleshooting Tips ...prompted to enter the WEP encryption security information. 4-1 v2.0, February 2007 Also, refer to the knowledge base on your NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111. The access point is available and there is good signal strength. Troubleshooting Tips Use the information below to solve common ...
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... the Ethernet network. 2. No IP address is physically connected to the RangeMax WPN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter. See Chapter 3, "Wireless Network Performance". • If you upgraded your RangeMax WPN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter software and did not reboot your system. • Either restart your system ...to be a physical layer problem or a network configuration problem. 1. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual Table 4-1. This may occur if you do not have an older software version installed on the network or to open the Smart Wizard. chance to ...
... the Ethernet network. 2. No IP address is physically connected to the RangeMax WPN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter. See Chapter 3, "Wireless Network Performance". • If you upgraded your RangeMax WPN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter software and did not reboot your system. • Either restart your system ...to be a physical layer problem or a network configuration problem. 1. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual Table 4-1. This may occur if you do not have an older software version installed on the network or to open the Smart Wizard. chance to ...