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... to troubleshoot network connection problems. • Windows configuration utilities: See the Windows documentation or "Using Windows XP and Vista Wireless Configuration Utilities" at the bottom of the USB 1.1 standard. and the Settings page opens. The wizard initiates your wireless connection to be prompted to let the wizard help or the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual on your network connection...
... to troubleshoot network connection problems. • Windows configuration utilities: See the Windows documentation or "Using Windows XP and Vista Wireless Configuration Utilities" at the bottom of the USB 1.1 standard. and the Settings page opens. The wizard initiates your wireless connection to be prompted to let the wizard help or the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual on your network connection...
WPN111 Product datasheet
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.... Installation guide • Encryption: - WPA-PSK NETGEAR Related Products • Frequency: - RangeMax Wireless PC Card (WPN511) - 2.412 ~ 2.472 GHz (Japan) - Dimensions (l x w x h): 3.72 x 1.19 x .6 in the United States and/or other countries. RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 - 802.11g: Orthogonal Frequency - USB Cable Division Multiplexing (64QAM, - Cradle and fastener 16QAM, QPSK, BPSK) - RangeMax Wireless Router (WPN824) - 2.412 ~ 2.462 GHz (US) - in Key...
.... Installation guide • Encryption: - WPA-PSK NETGEAR Related Products • Frequency: - RangeMax Wireless PC Card (WPN511) - 2.412 ~ 2.472 GHz (Japan) - Dimensions (l x w x h): 3.72 x 1.19 x .6 in the United States and/or other countries. RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 - 802.11g: Orthogonal Frequency - USB Cable Division Multiplexing (64QAM, - Cradle and fastener 16QAM, QPSK, BPSK) - RangeMax Wireless Router (WPN824) - 2.412 ~ 2.462 GHz (US) - in Key...
WPN111 Reference Manual
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NETGEAR, INC. in the United States and/or other countries, see your Support information card. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802... which is found by one or more of the FCC Rules. For other countries. Microsoft and Windows are designed to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna ii v2.0, ... Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WPN111 has been tested and complies with the specifications for US & Canada only. If this document without notice. By registering your product. NETGEAR does not assume any interference received...
NETGEAR, INC. in the United States and/or other countries, see your Support information card. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802... which is found by one or more of the FCC Rules. For other countries. Microsoft and Windows are designed to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna ii v2.0, ... Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WPN111 has been tested and complies with the specifications for US & Canada only. If this document without notice. By registering your product. NETGEAR does not assume any interference received...
WPN111 Reference Manual
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...installed in CFR 47 Sections, 2.1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from windows to operate the device. Europe - erklærer 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. .... Canadian Department of Conformity certificate for this device was 0.74 W/kg. tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøísluš...
...installed in CFR 47 Sections, 2.1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from windows to operate the device. Europe - erklærer 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. .... Canadian Department of Conformity certificate for this device was 0.74 W/kg. tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøísluš...
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...
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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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Each page in a browser window. - The PDF version of the chapter you were viewing opens in the HTML.... • Printing a Page in the HTML View. x v2.0, February 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual For more information about network technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website in the chapter you want to print. Use the Print button on the... you can choose one page at the top left of contents or index to navigate directly to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Double-click on a link in the table of any page. - website at http://www.adobe.com...
Each page in a browser window. - The PDF version of the chapter you were viewing opens in the HTML.... • Printing a Page in the HTML View. x v2.0, February 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual For more information about network technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website in the chapter you want to print. Use the Print button on the... you can choose one page at the top left of contents or index to navigate directly to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Double-click on a link in the table of any page. - website at http://www.adobe.com...
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... icon in the upper left of the complete manual opens in the upper left of any page in the manual. The PDF version of the window. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of the window. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual - Click the print icon in a browser...
... icon in the upper left of the complete manual opens in the upper left of any page in the manual. The PDF version of the window. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of the window. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual - Click the print icon in a browser...
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... at a range which fixes the USB 2.0 Host controller driver. 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. Some versions of Windows may ask for the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 • NETGEAR CD, including: - Driver and Configuration Utility Software - However, if the walls are between the devices. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual (this document) -
... at a range which fixes the USB 2.0 Host controller driver. 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. Some versions of Windows may ask for the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 • NETGEAR CD, including: - Driver and Configuration Utility Software - However, if the walls are between the devices. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual (this document) -
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Click Install the Software.The Check for Updates. Figure 1-1 b. If not, you are connected to the Internet, click Check for Updates window will open. c. On the Smart Wizard screen, click Next to install from the CD. Now, connect the wireless USB adapter. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual a. If you can choose to proceed with the Smart Wizard setup. 2. Figure 1-2 1-4 v2.0, February 2007 When the Installation Complete message appears, click Next. d.
Click Install the Software.The Check for Updates. Figure 1-1 b. If not, you are connected to the Internet, click Check for Updates window will open. c. On the Smart Wizard screen, click Next to install from the CD. Now, connect the wireless USB adapter. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual a. If you can choose to proceed with the Smart Wizard setup. 2. Figure 1-2 1-4 v2.0, February 2007 When the Installation Complete message appears, click Next. d.
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NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual a. Note: If you do not have a USB 2.0 port on your PC, the throughput of the WPN111 will be limited to the 14 Mbps of the cable into the USB slot on your wireless USB adapter. Restart your PC. Figure 1-3 a. Windows 2000 users go to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. 1-5 v2.0, February 2007 Windows XP or Vista users can...
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual a. Note: If you do not have a USB 2.0 port on your PC, the throughput of the WPN111 will be limited to the 14 Mbps of the cable into the USB slot on your wireless USB adapter. Restart your PC. Figure 1-3 a. Windows 2000 users go to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. 1-5 v2.0, February 2007 Windows XP or Vista users can...
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... Windows task bar. The status bar at the bottom of the page shows details about connecting, see "Connecting to a minute. 5. Figure 1-6 The wizard initiates your wireless and Internet connection.See "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 1-8 • LED: The LED on the desktop; It is looking for a network association. 1-7 v2.0, February 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111...
... Windows task bar. The status bar at the bottom of the page shows details about connecting, see "Connecting to a minute. 5. Figure 1-6 The wizard initiates your wireless and Internet connection.See "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 1-8 • LED: The LED on the desktop; It is looking for a network association. 1-7 v2.0, February 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111...
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... surface. The status bar is located at the bottom of the taskbar in the Windows System Tray (SysTray). You may need to move to any other wireless node or the link is 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. Color Red Yellow Green Condition...
... surface. The status bar is located at the bottom of the taskbar in the Windows System Tray (SysTray). You may need to move to any other wireless node or the link is 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. Color Red Yellow Green Condition...
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... Remove Program item, select the RangeMax WPN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter option, and follow the screen prompts. They will not be available at the NETGEAR website. Remove the WPN111 adapter from your computer, and if prompted restart your computer. 4. To install an upgrade, follow these two ways: • Navigate the Windows Start menu to the RangeMax WPN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter program group, select the uninstall...
... Remove Program item, select the RangeMax WPN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter option, and follow the screen prompts. They will not be available at the NETGEAR website. Remove the WPN111 adapter from your computer, and if prompted restart your computer. 4. To install an upgrade, follow these two ways: • Navigate the Windows Start menu to the RangeMax WPN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter program group, select the uninstall...
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... online document: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility To disable the Windows Zero Configuration utility: 1. If you need to disable the Windows utility. Figure 2-1 2-1 v2.0, February 2007 Attach the wireless adapter to set up wireless security for the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter so that it matches the wireless security settings for your network...
... online document: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility To disable the Windows Zero Configuration utility: 1. If you need to disable the Windows utility. Figure 2-1 2-1 v2.0, February 2007 Attach the wireless adapter to set up wireless security for the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter so that it matches the wireless security settings for your network...
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NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual 4. Then clear the "Use Windows to change the RangeMax WPN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter wireless settings. To view information about wireless networks in your area. • Choose the network that you want to use. • Configure wireless settings for wireless networks and refresh the page. The Windows System Tray is located on your area. This software automatically restarts when you have...
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual 4. Then clear the "Use Windows to change the RangeMax WPN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter wireless settings. To view information about wireless networks in your area. • Choose the network that you want to use. • Configure wireless settings for wireless networks and refresh the page. The Windows System Tray is located on your area. This software automatically restarts when you have...
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... broadcasting this information. • Mode: Identifies the type of the Wizard. 2-3 v2.0, February 2007 Clicking Scan refreshes the page. • Close: Close the window of wireless network - NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual 2. If many networks use the same channel they can click a column heading to the network that as the SSID or ESSID configuration parameter...
... broadcasting this information. • Mode: Identifies the type of the Wizard. 2-3 v2.0, February 2007 Clicking Scan refreshes the page. • Close: Close the window of wireless network - NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual 2. If many networks use the same channel they can click a column heading to the network that as the SSID or ESSID configuration parameter...
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... The Computer-to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings page opens: Figure 2-5 2. 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...Hoc mode profile: 1. Enter the network settings. 2-7 v2.0, February 2007 Note: If you want to exchange files directly between them. 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. Note: Ad Hoc mode will ...
... The Computer-to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings page opens: Figure 2-5 2. 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...Hoc mode profile: 1. Enter the network settings. 2-7 v2.0, February 2007 Note: If you want to exchange files directly between them. 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. Note: Ad Hoc mode will ...
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... b. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual a. Select or enter the Network Name (SSID) for the Network Type. Click Apply. 3. b. c. Configure each PC with either a static IP address or with 192.168.0.1 as its IP address, type ping -t 192.168.0.1 and then click OK. Verify wireless connectivity between your settings in this profile. On the Windows taskbar...
... b. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual a. Select or enter the Network Name (SSID) for the Network Type. Click Apply. 3. b. c. Configure each PC with either a static IP address or with 192.168.0.1 as its IP address, type ping -t 192.168.0.1 and then click OK. Verify wireless connectivity between your settings in this profile. On the Windows taskbar...
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...Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed or configured properly on the country. Note: If you notice interference problems with another nearby wireless device, select a channel that is established. Select the Computer-to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" in Chapter 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. See the link to -Computer ...
...Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed or configured properly on the country. Note: If you notice interference problems with another nearby wireless device, select a channel that is established. Select the Computer-to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" in Chapter 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. See the link to -Computer ...