WPN111 Installation Guide
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... help or the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual on the desktop; Installation 1. Follow the Wizard steps and click Next to be established. e. After you can set up the wireless adapter either with the router. It could take up to a minute for Updates window opens. Channel Security Throughput Wireless network Signal strength Find a Network Connection status Understanding the...
... help or the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual on the desktop; Installation 1. Follow the Wizard steps and click Next to be established. e. After you can set up the wireless adapter either with the router. It could take up to a minute for Updates window opens. Channel Security Throughput Wireless network Signal strength Find a Network Connection status Understanding the...
WPN111 Product datasheet
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...connecting.® adapter so you are free to connect at the store. The RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter is optimized for use with the RangeMax Wireless Router which adjusts to 10 times the wireless coverage of any wireless network on the market today - Think you the fastest, clearest connection! NETGEAR also ensures that everyone will have a wireless... RangeMax Wireless Router constantly surveys your whole house becomes a "hot spot." with the RangeMax Wireless Router so that every computer user in and out, or drops off completely. WPN111 RangeMaxTM Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter...
...connecting.® adapter so you are free to connect at the store. The RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter is optimized for use with the RangeMax Wireless Router which adjusts to 10 times the wireless coverage of any wireless network on the market today - Think you the fastest, clearest connection! NETGEAR also ensures that everyone will have a wireless... RangeMax Wireless Router constantly surveys your whole house becomes a "hot spot." with the RangeMax Wireless Router so that every computer user in and out, or drops off completely. WPN111 RangeMaxTM Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter...
WPN111 Product datasheet
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... names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in Key Features (94.5 x 30.2 x 15.2 mm) - RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 - 802.11g: Orthogonal Frequency - Warranty/Support information card - 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...
... names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in Key Features (94.5 x 30.2 x 15.2 mm) - RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 - 802.11g: Orthogonal Frequency - Warranty/Support information card - 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...
WPN111 Reference Manual
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By registering your Support information card. NETGEAR, INC. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, The Gear Guy and Everybody's Connecting are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Information is subject to the use or application of the following two ...Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WPN111 has been tested and complies with the specifications for US & Canada only. If this document without notice. E-mail: support@netgear.com Website: http://www.netgear.com Statement of Conditions In the interest of the FCC Rules. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE ...
By registering your Support information card. NETGEAR, INC. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, The Gear Guy and Everybody's Connecting are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Information is subject to the use or application of the following two ...Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WPN111 has been tested and complies with the specifications for US & Canada only. If this document without notice. E-mail: support@netgear.com Website: http://www.netgear.com Statement of Conditions In the interest of the FCC Rules. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE ...
WPN111 Reference Manual
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...230;rer herved, at følgende udstyr NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR, Inc., dass sich das Gerät NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 in CFR 47 Sections, 2.1093, and... have been met while installed in the WPN111 product package. Èesky [Czech] Dansk [Danish] Deutsch [German] NETGEAR, Inc. Europe - • Increase the separation between the equipment or devices • Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the...
...230;rer herved, at følgende udstyr NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR, Inc., dass sich das Gerät NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 in CFR 47 Sections, 2.1093, and... have been met while installed in the WPN111 product package. Èesky [Czech] Dansk [Danish] Deutsch [German] NETGEAR, Inc. Europe - • Increase the separation between the equipment or devices • Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the...
WPN111 Reference Manual
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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...
WPN111 Reference Manual
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... (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 2-9 Wireless Security ...2-10 Using Wireless Security Features 2-10 Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings 2-11 Setting up WEP Encryption 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...
... (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 2-9 Wireless Security ...2-10 Using Wireless Security Features 2-10 Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings 2-11 Setting up WEP Encryption 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...
WPN111 Reference Manual
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... Need Before You Begin You need to secure your wireless USB adapter and connect. Note: Indoors, computers can set up basic wireless connectivity on your computer has a USB v1.1 port, the WPN111 is 14 Mbps. • A CD drive. • 5 Mbytes of several hundred feet. Verify System Requirements Before installing the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111, please make sure that your computer meets the...
... Need Before You Begin You need to secure your wireless USB adapter and connect. Note: Indoors, computers can set up basic wireless connectivity on your computer has a USB v1.1 port, the WPN111 is 14 Mbps. • A CD drive. • 5 Mbytes of several hundred feet. Verify System Requirements Before installing the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111, please make sure that your computer meets the...
WPN111 Reference Manual
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... metal surfaces • Microwaves • 2.4 GHz Cordless phones In general, wireless devices can connect over wireless networks indoors at a range which fixes the USB 2.0 Host controller driver. Animated Network Properties Configuration Tutorial - Some versions 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...
... metal surfaces • Microwaves • 2.4 GHz Cordless phones In general, wireless devices can connect over wireless networks indoors at a range which fixes the USB 2.0 Host controller driver. Animated Network Properties Configuration Tutorial - Some versions 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...
WPN111 Reference Manual
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... the RangeMax WPN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter: 1. 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 installation, use the factory default settings to set up the network and verify wireless connectivity. First, install the WPN111 software: Insert the NETGEAR CD...
... the RangeMax WPN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter: 1. 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 installation, use the factory default settings to set up the network and verify wireless connectivity. First, install the WPN111 software: Insert the NETGEAR CD...
WPN111 Reference Manual
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If not, you are connected to the Internet, click Check for Updates window will open. When the Installation Complete message appears, click Next. On the Smart Wizard screen, click Next to install from the CD. Figure 1-1 b. If you can choose to proceed with the Smart Wizard setup. 2. d. Click Install the Software.The Check for Updates. c. Figure 1-2 1-4 v2.0, February 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual a. Now, connect the wireless USB adapter.
If not, you are connected to the Internet, click Check for Updates window will open. When the Installation Complete message appears, click Next. On the Smart Wizard screen, click Next to install from the CD. Figure 1-1 b. If you can choose to proceed with the Smart Wizard setup. 2. d. Click Install the Software.The Check for Updates. c. Figure 1-2 1-4 v2.0, February 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual a. Now, connect the wireless USB adapter.
WPN111 Reference Manual
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... your wireless USB adapter. Click Next to Step b. Select the country and click Agree. 3. See "Placing the USB Adapter Cradle" on your PC. b. Connect the USB cable to select the country where you are located. c. Note: If you do not have a USB 2.0 port on your PC, the throughput of the USB 1.1 standard. Figure 1-3 a. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual a. Locate an available USB port...
... your wireless USB adapter. Click Next to Step b. Select the country and click Agree. 3. See "Placing the USB Adapter Cradle" on your PC. b. Connect the USB cable to select the country where you are located. c. Note: If you do not have a USB 2.0 port on your PC, the throughput of the USB 1.1 standard. Figure 1-3 a. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual a. Locate an available USB port...
WPN111 Reference Manual
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.... 4. These networks are in the drop-down list, and the wizard records your choice. After you connect to a network (recommended). Select the wireless network from the drop-down list, but the Network Name (SSID) is blank. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual You will be prompted to let the wizard help you have reviewed the settings...
.... 4. These networks are in the drop-down list, and the wizard records your choice. After you connect to a network (recommended). Select the wireless network from the drop-down list, but the Network Name (SSID) is blank. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual You will be prompted to let the wizard help you have reviewed the settings...
WPN111 Reference Manual
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If your computer has a USB v1.1 port, the WPN111 is 14 Mbps. 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 the connection. • Smart Wizard Status Bar: ...Clicking on the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard. It is color coded to that show the status of your wireless connection...
If your computer has a USB v1.1 port, the WPN111 is 14 Mbps. 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 the connection. • Smart Wizard Status Bar: ...Clicking on the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard. It is color coded to that show the status of your wireless connection...
WPN111 Reference Manual
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... enabled. • Unlocked: security not enabled. 1-8 v2.0, February 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual WPN111 Icon Colors The WPN111 icon is on one end of the Settings page. Color Red Yellow Green Condition The wireless USB adapter has no connection to any other wireless node or the link is lost. The wireless link is better. Also, look for possible interference such...
... enabled. • Unlocked: security not enabled. 1-8 v2.0, February 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual WPN111 Icon Colors The WPN111 icon is on one end of the Settings page. Color Red Yellow Green Condition The wireless USB adapter has no connection to any other wireless node or the link is lost. The wireless link is better. Also, look for possible interference such...
WPN111 Reference Manual
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... will experience higher throughput when the signal is shown. 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 limited to a network with network. 1-9 v2.0, February...
... will experience higher throughput when the signal is shown. 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 limited to a network with network. 1-9 v2.0, February...
WPN111 Reference Manual
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... Properties option. Attach the wireless adapter to a USB port for your computer. 2. If you need to disable the Windows utility. Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security This chapter explains 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...
... Properties option. Attach the wireless adapter to a USB port for your computer. 2. If you need to disable the Windows utility. Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security This chapter explains 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...
WPN111 Reference Manual
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...Close: Close the window of the Networks tab are: • Help: Display online help. • Find a Network: Find and connect to a wireless network. Click the Networks tab to sort. Note that you selected. • Scan: Check for each other. In such cases,... wireless network - The Status bar shows your network connection and Internet connection. This is the same as the SSID or ESSID configuration parameter. If many networks use the same channel they can click a column heading to view the following information for wireless networks. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 ...
...Close: Close the window of the Networks tab are: • Help: Display online help. • Find a Network: Find and connect to a wireless network. Click the Networks tab to sort. Note that you selected. • Scan: Check for each other. In such cases,... wireless network - The Status bar shows your network connection and Internet connection. This is the same as the SSID or ESSID configuration parameter. If many networks use the same channel they can click a column heading to view the following information for wireless networks. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 ...
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... mode. There are two types of the wizard to specify the wireless security if used to save your computer to connect to join. Connect to join the network you can create a profile for a particular wireless network. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual 3. Follow the steps of wireless network profiles that you want to replace the previous settings stored in...
... mode. There are two types of the wizard to specify the wireless security if used to save your computer to connect to join. Connect to join the network you can create a profile for a particular wireless network. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual 3. Follow the steps of wireless network profiles that you want to replace the previous settings stored in...
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...In the Network Type section, be sure that Access Point (Infrastructure) is selected. b. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly the SSID used by the access point. 3. Enter the network settings. Click the Save... or Cancel to return to your settings in this profile. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router Follow these instructions to set up the RangeMax WPN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter to connect to open the Smart Wizard. Figure 2-4 2. a. The ...
...In the Network Type section, be sure that Access Point (Infrastructure) is selected. b. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly the SSID used by the access point. 3. Enter the network settings. Click the Save... or Cancel to return to your settings in this profile. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router Follow these instructions to set up the RangeMax WPN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter to connect to open the Smart Wizard. Figure 2-4 2. a. The ...
