WPN111 Installation Guide
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... another. Now, connect the wireless USB adapter. a. Locate an available USB port on your wireless connection to be prompted to let the wizard help or the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual on the CD. When prompted, shut down list, but there is a problem with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utilities. • NETGEAR Smart Wizard: Reveals more information...
... another. Now, connect the wireless USB adapter. a. Locate an available USB port on your wireless connection to be prompted to let the wizard help or the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual on the CD. When prompted, shut down list, but there is a problem with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utilities. • NETGEAR Smart Wizard: Reveals more information...
WPN111 Product datasheet
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... Contents Spectrum (CCK, DQPSK, DBPSK) - RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 - 802.11g: Orthogonal Frequency - Installation guide • Encryption: - Weight: 1.13 oz (32 g) • Ideal for 90 days from date of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Available USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 slot - Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000 or XP RangeMax™ 4500 GreEavt AemryebricoadPyar'kswCayonnecting.®...
... Contents Spectrum (CCK, DQPSK, DBPSK) - RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 - 802.11g: Orthogonal Frequency - Installation guide • Encryption: - Weight: 1.13 oz (32 g) • Ideal for 90 days from date of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Available USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 slot - Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000 or XP RangeMax™ 4500 GreEavt AemryebricoadPyar'kswCayonnecting.®...
WPN111 Reference Manual
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... reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in the United States and/or other countries. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate... Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications Actual data throughput will not occur in a residential installation. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of the FCC Rules. For other countries. Microsoft and Windows.... All rights reserved. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WPN111 has been tested and complies with faster expert technical support and timely notices ...
... reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in the United States and/or other countries. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate... Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications Actual data throughput will not occur in a residential installation. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of the FCC Rules. For other countries. Microsoft and Windows.... All rights reserved. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WPN111 has been tested and complies with faster expert technical support and timely notices ...
WPN111 Reference Manual
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...) est installé à l'extérieur, il doit faire l'objet d'une licence." tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslušnými ustanovení... SAR Statements SAR Statement The NETGEAR WPN111 has been tested for this device was 0.74 W/kg. This model meets the applicable government requirements for this device is provided in CFR 47 Sections, 2.1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from windows to licensing." Equipment (or its...
...) est installé à l'extérieur, il doit faire l'objet d'une licence." tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslušnými ustanovení... SAR Statements SAR Statement The NETGEAR WPN111 has been tested for this device was 0.74 W/kg. This model meets the applicable government requirements for this device is provided in CFR 47 Sections, 2.1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from windows to licensing." Equipment (or its...
WPN111 Reference Manual
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... 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 2-1 Understanding the Smart Wizard 2-2 Viewing...
... 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 2-1 Understanding the Smart Wizard 2-2 Viewing...
WPN111 Reference Manual
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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...
WPN111 Reference Manual
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... the HTML version of any page in the chapter you were viewing opens in a browser window. - Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of the manual is available on the NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual For more information about network technologies, see the links to view and print PDF...
... the HTML version of any page in the chapter you were viewing opens in a browser window. - Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of the manual is available on the NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual For more information about network technologies, see the links to view and print PDF...
WPN111 Reference Manual
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...feature. The PDF version of the window. Click the print icon in the manual. xi v2.0, February 2007 Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of the complete manual opens in the upper left of the window. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual - Click the print ...icon in a browser window. - Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page. -
...feature. The PDF version of the window. Click the print icon in the manual. xi v2.0, February 2007 Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of the complete manual opens in the upper left of the window. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual - Click the print ...icon in a browser window. - Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page. -
WPN111 Reference Manual
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..., or have metal, or metal mesh, the effective range will decrease if such materials are constructed with the RangeMax WPN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter. Animated Network Properties Configuration Tutorial - NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual • Vista, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional, or Windows 2000. Driver and Configuration Utility Software - PC Networking Tutorial • Warranty and Support information card 1-2 v2.0, February 2007...
..., or have metal, or metal mesh, the effective range will decrease if such materials are constructed with the RangeMax WPN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter. Animated Network Properties Configuration Tutorial - NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual • Vista, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional, or Windows 2000. Driver and Configuration Utility Software - PC Networking Tutorial • Warranty and Support information card 1-2 v2.0, February 2007...
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c. When the Installation Complete message appears, click Next. Figure 1-2 1-4 v2.0, February 2007 Figure 1-1 b. On the Smart Wizard screen, click Next to the Internet, click Check for Updates window will open. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual a. Click Install the Software.The Check for Updates. If you can choose to install from the CD. If not, you are connected to proceed with the Smart Wizard setup. 2. d. Now, connect the wireless USB adapter.
c. When the Installation Complete message appears, click Next. Figure 1-2 1-4 v2.0, February 2007 Figure 1-1 b. On the Smart Wizard screen, click Next to the Internet, click Check for Updates window will open. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual a. Click Install the Software.The Check for Updates. If you can choose to install from the CD. If not, you are connected to proceed with the Smart Wizard setup. 2. d. Now, connect the wireless USB adapter.
WPN111 Reference Manual
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... other end of the USB 1.1 standard. Connect the USB cable to select the country where you do not have a USB 2.0 port on your wireless USB adapter. See "Placing the USB Adapter Cradle" on your computer. Restart your PC. Click Next to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. 1-5 v2.0, February 2007 Select the country and click Agree. 3. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual a. Locate an...
... other end of the USB 1.1 standard. Connect the USB cable to select the country where you do not have a USB 2.0 port on your wireless USB adapter. See "Placing the USB Adapter Cradle" on your computer. Restart your PC. Click Next to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. 1-5 v2.0, February 2007 Select the country and click Agree. 3. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual a. Locate an...
WPN111 Reference Manual
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... the Internet" on the desktop; It is 480 Mbps. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual The icon appears in the lower right of the Windows task bar. Use the status bar to verify your wireless connection, which is looking for a network association. 1-7 v2.0, February 2007 The WPN111 has indicators in three locations that port's maximum speed, which...
... the Internet" on the desktop; It is 480 Mbps. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual The icon appears in the lower right of the Windows task bar. Use the status bar to verify your wireless connection, which is looking for a network association. 1-7 v2.0, February 2007 The WPN111 has indicators in three locations that port's maximum speed, which...
WPN111 Reference Manual
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... lost. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual WPN111 Icon Colors The WPN111 icon is on one end of the Settings page. strong. Description The wireless USB adapter cannot link to the wireless access point. The wireless USB adapter The wireless USB adapter has established good has a connection with an access point and the signal quality is located at the bottom of the taskbar in the Windows System...
... lost. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual WPN111 Icon Colors The WPN111 icon is on one end of the Settings page. strong. Description The wireless USB adapter cannot link to the wireless access point. The wireless USB adapter The wireless USB adapter has established good has a connection with an access point and the signal quality is located at the bottom of the taskbar in the Windows System...
WPN111 Reference Manual
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... the Windows Start menu to the RangeMax WPN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter program group, select the uninstall option, and follow the screen prompts. Remove the WPN111 software from your computer, and if prompted restart your laptop computer. 5. Follow the installer instructions, and if prompted, then restart your computer. 4. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual Removing the WPN111 Software You can remove the wireless adapter software...
... the Windows Start menu to the RangeMax WPN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter program group, select the uninstall option, and follow the screen prompts. Remove the WPN111 software from your computer, and if prompted restart your laptop computer. 5. Follow the installer instructions, and if prompted, then restart your computer. 4. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual Removing the WPN111 Software You can remove the wireless adapter software...
WPN111 Reference Manual
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...Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter to connect to your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and how to set up wireless security for the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter so that it matches the wireless security settings for your network. Go to disable the Windows utility. Figure 2-1 2-1 v2.0, February 2007 Attach the wireless adapter...Windows Start menu and select Network Connections. 3. If 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 ...
...Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter to connect to your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and how to set up wireless security for the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter so that it matches the wireless security settings for your network. Go to disable the Windows utility. Figure 2-1 2-1 v2.0, February 2007 Attach the wireless adapter...Windows Start menu and select Network Connections. 3. If 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 ...
WPN111 Reference Manual
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... your computer. You can also scan to change the RangeMax WPN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter wireless settings. Then clear the "Use Windows to use the Networks tab to open the Smart Wizard. This software automatically restarts when 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...
... your computer. You can also scan to change the RangeMax WPN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter wireless settings. Then clear the "Use Windows to use the Networks tab to open the Smart Wizard. This software automatically restarts when 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...
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...scanned: • Network Name (SSID): The name assigned to the network that as a security measure, some wireless access points do not broadcast their SSID. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual 2. Click the Networks tab to sort. In such cases, the SSID field will be blank ...• Security: Identifies whether the wireless network uses security settings such as the SSID or ESSID configuration parameter. Note that you selected. • Scan: Check for each other. Clicking Scan refreshes the page. • Close: Close the window of the Wizard. 2-3 v2.0, February...
...scanned: • Network Name (SSID): The name assigned to the network that as a security measure, some wireless access points do not broadcast their SSID. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual 2. Click the Networks tab to sort. In such cases, the SSID field will be blank ...• Security: Identifies whether the wireless network uses security settings such as the SSID or ESSID configuration parameter. Note that you selected. • Scan: Check for each other. Clicking Scan refreshes the page. • Close: Close the window of the Wizard. 2-3 v2.0, February...
WPN111 Reference Manual
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...on your computers.See the link to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" in Appendix B. Ad Hoc mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with each other, without the use of an access point. For example, this mode is an 802.11 networking ...Use the icon to exchange files directly between them. The Settings page opens: Figure 2-5 2. Enter the network settings. 2-7 v2.0, February 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual Use a browser to connect to the Internet, or check for file and printer access on your network.You can check the status ...
...on your computers.See the link to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" in Appendix B. Ad Hoc mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with each other, without the use of an access point. For example, this mode is an 802.11 networking ...Use the icon to exchange files directly between them. The Settings page opens: Figure 2-5 2. Enter the network settings. 2-7 v2.0, February 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual Use a browser to connect to the Internet, or check for file and printer access on your network.You can check the status ...
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NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual a. c. Click Apply. 3. Configure the PC network settings. c. a. c. On the Windows taskbar click Start, and then click Run. b. Figure 2-6 b. Figure 2-7 2-8 v2.0, February 2007 Select Computer-to "reply." Click Save Profile and all the configuration settings are saved in a Profile. Verify wireless connectivity between your settings in this profile. A continuous ping will be...
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual a. c. Click Apply. 3. Configure the PC network settings. c. a. c. On the Windows taskbar click Start, and then click Run. b. Figure 2-6 b. Figure 2-7 2-8 v2.0, February 2007 Select Computer-to "reply." Click Save Profile and all the configuration settings are saved in a Profile. Verify wireless connectivity between your settings in this profile. A continuous ping will be...
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... the Network Name (SSID). 2. For problems accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed or configured properly on the country. 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 Ad Hoc computer-to view the channels in use in your...
... the Network Name (SSID). 2. For problems accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed or configured properly on the country. 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 Ad Hoc computer-to view the channels in use in your...