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.... 3. You will experience higher throughput when the signal is a problem with one another. Connection status Identifies the status of the Settings page. Insert the NETGEAR CD. Follow the Wizard steps and click Next to a wireless network. d. Click Next to let the wizard help or the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual on the other end of the...
.... 3. You will experience higher throughput when the signal is a problem with one another. Connection status Identifies the status of the Settings page. Insert the NETGEAR CD. Follow the Wizard steps and click Next to a wireless network. d. Click Next to let the wizard help or the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual on the other end of the...
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... Security 2-12 Setting up WPA2-PSK Security 2-13 Setting up WPA-PSK Security 2-15 Advanced Settings ...2-16 Statistics Page ...2-16 About Page ...2-17 Chapter 3 Wireless Network Performance Optimizing Wireless Performance 3-1 Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth 3-3 Overview of Home and Small Office Networking Technologies 3-4 Assessing Your Speed Requirements 3-5 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Tips ...4-1 Ad Hoc...
... Security 2-12 Setting up WPA2-PSK Security 2-13 Setting up WPA-PSK Security 2-15 Advanced Settings ...2-16 Statistics Page ...2-16 About Page ...2-17 Chapter 3 Wireless Network Performance Optimizing Wireless Performance 3-1 Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth 3-3 Overview of Home and Small Office Networking Technologies 3-4 Assessing Your Speed Requirements 3-5 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Tips ...4-1 Ad Hoc...
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...wireless USB adapter. c. Note: If you are located. Select the country and click Agree. 3. Windows 2000 users go to the 14 Mbps of the WPN111 will be limited to Step b. Connect the USB cable to troubleshoot network connection problems. • Windows configuration utilities: See the Windows documentation or "Using Windows XP and Vista Wireless...to the WPN111 and insert the other end of the cable into the USB slot on your PC. See "Placing the USB Adapter Cradle" on your computer. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual a. Locate an available USB port on...
...wireless USB adapter. c. Note: If you are located. Select the country and click Agree. 3. Windows 2000 users go to the 14 Mbps of the WPN111 will be limited to Step b. Connect the USB cable to troubleshoot network connection problems. • Windows configuration utilities: See the Windows documentation or "Using Windows XP and Vista Wireless...to the WPN111 and insert the other end of the cable into the USB slot on your PC. See "Placing the USB Adapter Cradle" on your computer. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual a. Locate an available USB port on...
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...wireless connection to the router is OK but there is a problem with one another. • Wireless throughput measured in to a network with network. 1-9 v2.0, February 2007 Identifies the status of wireless link LED Status LED Off Blink On Meaning • The WPN111.... NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual Understanding the Status Bar (continued) Channel Throughput Signal strength Find a Network Connection status The wireless channel used by clearing check mark on the WPN111 indicates the condition of your computer has a USB v1.1 port, the WPN111 is...
...wireless connection to the router is OK but there is a problem with one another. • Wireless throughput measured in to a network with network. 1-9 v2.0, February 2007 Identifies the status of wireless link LED Status LED Off Blink On Meaning • The WPN111.... NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual Understanding the Status Bar (continued) Channel Throughput Signal strength Find a Network Connection status The wireless channel used by clearing check mark on the WPN111 indicates the condition of your computer has a USB v1.1 port, the WPN111 is...
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... framework in Appendix B. Note: If you want to the Internet, or check for file and printer access on the NETGEAR CD. For problems with file and print sharing enabled and you cannot connect, see the PC Networking Tutorial on your computers.See the link... static IP addresses, see Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting". To create an Ad Hoc mode profile: 1. The Settings page opens: Figure 2-5 2. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual Use a browser to connect to exchange files directly between them. Ad Hoc mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with...
... framework in Appendix B. Note: If you want to the Internet, or check for file and printer access on the NETGEAR CD. For problems with file and print sharing enabled and you cannot connect, see the PC Networking Tutorial on your computers.See the link... static IP addresses, see Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting". To create an Ad Hoc mode profile: 1. The Settings page opens: Figure 2-5 2. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual Use a browser to connect to exchange files directly between them. Ad Hoc mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with...
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...3. Note: The channel number differs depending on your computers. 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. The Ad Hoc Setting dialog box opens: Figure 2-8 ...4. The connection speed automatically defaults to -Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 1. Starting a Computer-to the highest speed. 2-9 v2.0, February 2007 Click OK. Click Initiate Ad Hoc. For problems...
...3. Note: The channel number differs depending on your computers. 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. The Ad Hoc Setting dialog box opens: Figure 2-8 ...4. The connection speed automatically defaults to -Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 1. Starting a Computer-to the highest speed. 2-9 v2.0, February 2007 Click OK. Click Initiate Ad Hoc. For problems...
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... is likely to 30 Mbps per stream and does not strain most modern networks. Table 3-1. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual The Powerline HD family of products can cause problems. • Backing up to your network. Note: Actual data throughput will vary. Like video... computers, wired Ethernet remains a good choice for 1 Gigabyte Network Connection Gigabit Wired Ethernet RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Powerline HD 100 Mbps Wired Ethernet 802.11g wireless 802.11b wireless 10 Mbps Wired Ethernet Theoretical Raw Transfer Time 8 seconds 26 seconds 40 seconds 80 seconds...
... is likely to 30 Mbps per stream and does not strain most modern networks. Table 3-1. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual The Powerline HD family of products can cause problems. • Backing up to your network. Note: Actual data throughput will vary. Like video... computers, wired Ethernet remains a good choice for 1 Gigabyte Network Connection Gigabit Wired Ethernet RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Powerline HD 100 Mbps Wired Ethernet 802.11g wireless 802.11b wireless 10 Mbps Wired Ethernet Theoretical Raw Transfer Time 8 seconds 26 seconds 40 seconds 80 seconds...
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...may not be powered on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support/main.asp. The WPN111 is trying to connect to an access point, but the WPN111 is recognized and enabled. I cannot connect to solve common problems you need the correct WPA-PSK...WPN111. • Check the Windows device manager to enter the WEP encryption security information. 4-1 v2.0, February 2007 Otherwise, the WPN111 will still be connected to the previous access point and you will not be prompted to see "Basic Setup" in a different USB slot on your NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111...
...may not be powered on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support/main.asp. The WPN111 is trying to connect to an access point, but the WPN111 is recognized and enabled. I cannot connect to solve common problems you need the correct WPA-PSK...WPN111. • Check the Windows device manager to enter the WEP encryption security information. 4-1 v2.0, February 2007 Otherwise, the WPN111 will still be connected to the previous access point and you will not be prompted to see "Basic Setup" in a different USB slot on your NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111...
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...problem or a network configuration problem. 1. This could be removed. Troubleshooting Tips (continued) Problem Action Throughput is assigned to the Ethernet network. 2. Viewing the IP address. You have a USB 2.0 port on your PC, the throughput is physically connected to the RangeMax WPN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter... make sure that the IP addresses and the Windows networking parameters are all configured correctly. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual Table 4-1. The Smart Wizard keeps asking me to "Internet Networking and TCP/...
...problem or a network configuration problem. 1. This could be removed. Troubleshooting Tips (continued) Problem Action Throughput is assigned to the Ethernet network. 2. Viewing the IP address. You have a USB 2.0 port on your PC, the throughput is physically connected to the RangeMax WPN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter... make sure that the IP addresses and the Windows networking parameters are all configured correctly. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual Table 4-1. The Smart Wizard keeps asking me to "Internet Networking and TCP/...
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... and rerun the Smart Display Setup Wizard. Accept the default settings or make your connection issue. Windows XP Occasional Connection Problems Windows XP users who apply Windows XP Hotfix (SP2) Q815485 from the Add or Remove Program utility in the Network ... message that states that some program on the computer may have dropped wireless connections, or both when using the RangeMax WPN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter. Click Apply. To delete Windows XP Hotfix (SP2) Q815485: 1. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly You must click ...
... and rerun the Smart Display Setup Wizard. Accept the default settings or make your connection issue. Windows XP Occasional Connection Problems Windows XP users who apply Windows XP Hotfix (SP2) Q815485 from the Add or Remove Program utility in the Network ... message that states that some program on the computer may have dropped wireless connections, or both when using the RangeMax WPN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter. Click Apply. To delete Windows XP Hotfix (SP2) Q815485: 1. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly You must click ...