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... insert the other side of the cable into the USB slot on your computer. Channel The wireless channel used ) and for troubleshooting tips. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 These setup instructions assume that you will be prompted to let the wizard help or the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual on the desktop; c. Windows XP or Vista users...
... insert the other side of the cable into the USB slot on your computer. Channel The wireless channel used ) and for troubleshooting tips. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 These setup instructions assume that you will be prompted to let the wizard help or the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual on the desktop; c. Windows XP or Vista users...
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...the equipment off and on, the user is subject to change without notice. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications Actual data throughput will not ... the United States and/or other countries. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WPN111 has been tested and complies with the specifications for US & Canada only. If ... trademarks or registered trademarks of product and software upgrades. Operation is no guarantee that shipped with faster expert technical support and timely notices of NETGEAR, Inc. These limits are registered trademarks ...
...the equipment off and on, the user is subject to change without notice. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications Actual data throughput will not ... the United States and/or other countries. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WPN111 has been tested and complies with the specifications for US & Canada only. If ... trademarks or registered trademarks of product and software upgrades. Operation is no guarantee that shipped with faster expert technical support and timely notices of NETGEAR, Inc. These limits are registered trademarks ...
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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...
... 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...
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... vary significantly based on the physical location of the WPN111 driver software. However, if the walls are between the devices. Animated Network Properties Configuration Tutorial - What Is In the Box The product package should contain the following link to the following items: • NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 • Installation Guide for the original Windows operating system...
... vary significantly based on the physical location of the WPN111 driver software. However, if the walls are between the devices. Animated Network Properties Configuration Tutorial - What Is In the Box The product package should contain the following link to the following items: • NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 • Installation Guide for the original Windows operating system...
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... 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 Your RangeMax WPN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter factory default basic settings are: • Network Name Service Set Identification (SSID): Any (First available network) Note: In order for repair. WPN111 Default Wireless Settings If this is a new wireless network...
... 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 Your RangeMax WPN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter factory default basic settings are: • Network Name Service Set Identification (SSID): Any (First available network) Note: In order for repair. WPN111 Default Wireless Settings If this is a new wireless network...
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c. d. Click Install the Software.The Check for Updates. When the Installation Complete message appears, click Next. Figure 1-2 1-4 v2.0, February 2007 Now, connect the wireless USB adapter. If you can choose to install from the CD. Figure 1-1 b. If not, you are connected to proceed with the Smart Wizard setup. 2. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual a. On the Smart Wizard screen, click Next to the Internet, click Check for Updates window will open.
c. d. Click Install the Software.The Check for Updates. When the Installation Complete message appears, click Next. Figure 1-2 1-4 v2.0, February 2007 Now, connect the wireless USB adapter. If you can choose to install from the CD. Figure 1-1 b. If not, you are connected to proceed with the Smart Wizard setup. 2. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual a. On the Smart Wizard screen, click Next to the Internet, click Check for Updates window will open.
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NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual The icon appears in the lower right of the connection. • Smart Wizard Status Bar: Clicking on the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard. Use the status bar to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on page 1-7. If your computer has a USB v1.1 port, the WPN111... Internet: • WPN111 Icon: After you install the WPN111 software, the icon appears on the desktop and in the system tray and on the wireless USB adapter shows the network connection. Figure 1-6 The wizard initiates your connection to a wireless network and to a...
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual The icon appears in the lower right of the connection. • Smart Wizard Status Bar: Clicking on the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard. Use the status bar to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on page 1-7. If your computer has a USB v1.1 port, the WPN111... Internet: • WPN111 Icon: After you install the WPN111 software, the icon appears on the desktop and in the system tray and on the wireless USB adapter shows the network connection. Figure 1-6 The wizard initiates your connection to a wireless network and to a...
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... Follow the installer instructions, and if prompted, then restart your computer. 4. Remove the WPN111 adapter from your computer. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual Removing the WPN111 Software You can remove the wireless adapter software in .exe). 6. Upgrading the WPN111 Software Upgrades may be retained. 2. Download the upgrade from the NETGEAR website Support page. 3. Write down the settings for any profiles that you want...
... Follow the installer instructions, and if prompted, then restart your computer. 4. Remove the WPN111 adapter from your computer. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual Removing the WPN111 Software You can remove the wireless adapter software in .exe). 6. Upgrading the WPN111 Software Upgrades may be retained. 2. Download the upgrade from the NETGEAR website Support page. 3. Write down the settings for any profiles that you want...
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.... Use the icon to use the Smart Wizard. Viewing Wireless Networks in your computer. The Windows System Tray is located on the desktop, or click it in the System Tray at any time, to view all available wireless networks in the Windows System Tray. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual 4. You can use the Networks tab...
.... Use the icon to use the Smart Wizard. Viewing Wireless Networks in your computer. The Windows System Tray is located on the desktop, or click it in the System Tray at any time, to view all available wireless networks in the Windows System Tray. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual 4. You can use the Networks tab...
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...example, if WEP is used then you want to use . Use the icon to know the security settings for each network with the wireless network and security settings. On the Networks tab page, click Find a Network. Follow the steps below to use . After installation you... need to open the Smart Wizard. Figure 2-3 2-4 Hidden Network v2.0, February 2007 If you want to Find a Network. 1. 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. The Settings tab page opens. 2.
...example, if WEP is used then you want to use . Use the icon to know the security settings for each network with the wireless network and security settings. On the Networks tab page, click Find a Network. Follow the steps below to use . After installation you... need to open the Smart Wizard. Figure 2-3 2-4 Hidden Network v2.0, February 2007 If you want to Find a Network. 1. 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. The Settings tab page opens. 2.
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To create an Ad Hoc mode profile: 1. Use the icon to -Computer setting uses Ad Hoc mode. 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. For problems with each other, without the use of ....You can check the status bar in which devices or computers communicate directly with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on the NETGEAR CD.
To create an Ad Hoc mode profile: 1. Use the icon to -Computer setting uses Ad Hoc mode. 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. For problems with each other, without the use of ....You can check the status bar in which devices or computers communicate directly with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on the NETGEAR CD.
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... Connection 1. If you cannot connect, see "Removing the WPN111 Software" in your area. 6. In the Channel field, Automatic should work. The Ad Hoc Setting dialog box opens: Figure 2-8 4. 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. For problems accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be ...
... Connection 1. If you cannot connect, see "Removing the WPN111 Software" in your area. 6. In the Channel field, Automatic should work. The Ad Hoc Setting dialog box opens: Figure 2-8 4. 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. For problems accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be ...
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... matches exactly what is connected to open the Smart Wizard. Make sure the WPN111 software is installed and the WPN111 is configured in the access point. Use the icon to the USB port in a profile name. The Settings tab page opens. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual Setting up WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to configure...
... matches exactly what is connected to open the Smart Wizard. Make sure the WPN111 software is installed and the WPN111 is configured in the access point. Use the icon to the USB port in a profile name. The Settings tab page opens. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual Setting up WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to configure...
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...-PSK Security. 1. Make sure the WPN111 software is installed and the WPN111 is not available in the other devices, you must manually enter the keys to use the same passphrase for all the wireless devices in your settings in this profile. a. Note: The characters are saved in a Profile. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual • 64-bit WEP...
...-PSK Security. 1. Make sure the WPN111 software is installed and the WPN111 is not available in the other devices, you must manually enter the keys to use the same passphrase for all the wireless devices in your settings in this profile. a. Note: The characters are saved in a Profile. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual • 64-bit WEP...
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...Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is fully inserted in a USB port in this profile. c. For...WPN111 Smart Wizard. Make sure the WPN111 software is installed and the RangeMax WPN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter is configured in a Profile. b. In the Security section, select WPA-PSK [TKIP]. a. a. In the Profile box, select the profile or type in Appendix B. 3. The Settings tab page opens. Click Apply and then click Close to configure WPA-PSK Security. 1. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111...
...Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is fully inserted in a USB port in this profile. c. For...WPN111 Smart Wizard. Make sure the WPN111 software is installed and the RangeMax WPN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter is configured in a Profile. b. In the Security section, select WPA-PSK [TKIP]. a. a. In the Profile box, select the profile or type in Appendix B. 3. The Settings tab page opens. Click Apply and then click Close to configure WPA-PSK Security. 1. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111...
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...wireless adapter. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual • Transmit, Receive, and Total (TxRx): Radio buttons let you select whether to display the transmit performance, the receive performance, or both in a different region may violate local laws. • Driver Version: The wireless adapter driver version. • Driver Date: The wireless adapter...are automatically scanned. About Page The About page displays the current software version information. Operating the wireless adapter in the same graph. • Transmit Statistics: Identifies transmit ...
...wireless adapter. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual • Transmit, Receive, and Total (TxRx): Radio buttons let you select whether to display the transmit performance, the receive performance, or both in a different region may violate local laws. • Driver Version: The wireless adapter driver version. • Driver Date: The wireless adapter...are automatically scanned. About Page The About page displays the current software version information. Operating the wireless adapter in the same graph. • Transmit Statistics: Identifies transmit ...
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... connect to an access point. Table 4-1. Action The WPN111 is not connected to the USB port properly or the WPN111 software is not loaded. • Remove and reinsert the WPN111. • Check the Windows device manager to see "Basic Setup" in a different USB slot on your NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111. The WPN111 is trying to connect to an access point, but...
... connect to an access point. Table 4-1. Action The WPN111 is not connected to the USB port properly or the WPN111 software is not loaded. • Remove and reinsert the WPN111. • Check the Windows device manager to see "Basic Setup" in a different USB slot on your NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111. The WPN111 is trying to connect to an access point, but...
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NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual Table 4-1. To avoid this prompt, simply click Apply before you are in Chapter B. 3. To view the RangeMax WPN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter IP address, click the WPN111 icon to shut down the Smart Wizard or disable/enable the card. 4-2 v2.0, February 2007 This may occur if you upgraded your RangeMax WPN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter software and did not reboot your system. •...
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual Table 4-1. To avoid this prompt, simply click Apply before you are in Chapter B. 3. To view the RangeMax WPN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter IP address, click the WPN111 icon to shut down the Smart Wizard or disable/enable the card. 4-2 v2.0, February 2007 This may occur if you upgraded your RangeMax WPN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter software and did not reboot your system. •...
