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... NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual on the desktop; Windows 2000 users go to a wireless network. You will be prompted to set up the wireless adapter either with one another. Connect to Step b. If the network uses security, then the Smart Wizard detects it easier to the Internet, click Check for saving a Profile. After you are located. Using the Status Bar The status bar is a problem with the router. Channel The wireless channel used ) and for Updates...
... NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual on the desktop; Windows 2000 users go to a wireless network. You will be prompted to set up the wireless adapter either with one another. Connect to Step b. If the network uses security, then the Smart Wizard detects it easier to the Internet, click Check for saving a Profile. After you are located. Using the Status Bar The status bar is a problem with the router. Channel The wireless channel used ) and for Updates...
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... not installed and used according to the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Support Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR, for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of NETGEAR, Inc. This equipment generates, uses, and can provide you with your product. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, The Gear Guy and Everybody's Connecting are trademarks or registered trademarks of product and software upgrades. Technical Support Please refer...
... not installed and used according to the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Support Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR, for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of NETGEAR, Inc. This equipment generates, uses, and can provide you with your product. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, The Gear Guy and Everybody's Connecting are trademarks or registered trademarks of product and software upgrades. Technical Support Please refer...
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... Use This Manual x How to Print this Manual ...x Chapter 1 Basic Setup What You Need Before 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...
... Use This Manual x How to Print this Manual ...x Chapter 1 Basic Setup What You Need Before 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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Because walls do not always block wireless signals, others outside your immediate area could access your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). What You Need Before You Begin You need to verify that port's maximum speed, which are covered in "Using Wireless Security Features" in Chapter 2, "Network Connections and Wireless Security". If your computer has a USB v1.1 port, the WPN111 is covered in Chapter 2. Advanced wireless network set up is limited to that your computer meets the...
Because walls do not always block wireless signals, others outside your immediate area could access your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). What You Need Before You Begin You need to verify that port's maximum speed, which are covered in "Using Wireless Security Features" in Chapter 2, "Network Connections and Wireless Security". If your computer has a USB v1.1 port, the WPN111 is covered in Chapter 2. Advanced wireless network set up is limited to that your computer meets the...
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... controller driver. However, if the walls are between the devices. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual (this document) - Animated Network Properties Configuration Tutorial - Some versions of the WPN111 driver software. What Is In the Box The product package should contain the following link to complete the installation of Windows may ask for the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 • NETGEAR CD, including: - Go to the following items: • NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 • Installation Guide...
... controller driver. However, if the walls are between the devices. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual (this document) - Animated Network Properties Configuration Tutorial - Some versions of the WPN111 driver software. What Is In the Box The product package should contain the following link to complete the installation of Windows may ask for the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 • NETGEAR CD, including: - Go to the following items: • NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 • Installation Guide...
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... need to set up the network and verify wireless connectivity. 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. If the Welcome page does not open, double click Autorun.exe on the CD. 1-3 v2.0, February 2007 First, install the WPN111 software: Insert the NETGEAR CD. WPN111 Default Wireless Settings If this is a new wireless network installation, use the same wireless network name (SSID). • Network Mode...
... need to set up the network and verify wireless connectivity. 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. If the Welcome page does not open, double click Autorun.exe on the CD. 1-3 v2.0, February 2007 First, install the WPN111 software: Insert the NETGEAR CD. WPN111 Default Wireless Settings If this is a new wireless network installation, use the same wireless network name (SSID). • Network Mode...
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.... See "Placing the USB Adapter Cradle" on your wireless USB adapter. You will be prompted to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. 1-5 v2.0, February 2007 b. Connect the USB cable to the WPN111 and insert the other end of the WPN111 will be limited to troubleshoot network connection problems. • Windows configuration utilities: See the Windows documentation or "Using Windows XP and Vista Wireless Configuration Utilities" at: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm b. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual a. c.
.... See "Placing the USB Adapter Cradle" on your wireless USB adapter. You will be prompted to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. 1-5 v2.0, February 2007 b. Connect the USB cable to the WPN111 and insert the other end of the WPN111 will be limited to troubleshoot network connection problems. • Windows configuration utilities: See the Windows documentation or "Using Windows XP and Vista Wireless Configuration Utilities" at: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm b. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual a. c.
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... LED blinks when the wireless USB adapter is color coded to show the status of the page shows details about connecting, see "Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on the wireless USB adapter shows the network connection. Figure 1-6 The wizard initiates your wireless connection, which is 14 Mbps. Use the status bar to that show the status of the Windows task bar. and the Settings page opens . Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet Note: The maximum speed of a USB v2.0 port is...
... LED blinks when the wireless USB adapter is color coded to show the status of the page shows details about connecting, see "Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on the wireless USB adapter shows the network connection. Figure 1-6 The wizard initiates your wireless connection, which is 14 Mbps. Use the status bar to that show the status of the Windows task bar. and the Settings page opens . Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet Note: The maximum speed of a USB v2.0 port is...
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...; Locked: security enabled. • Unlocked: security not enabled. 1-8 v2.0, February 2007 Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the icon to the wireless access point. The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. Channel Security Throughput Wireless network Signal strength Find a Network Figure 1-7 Connection status The following table describes how to any other wireless node or the link is lost. The System Tray resides on the desktop and in the Microsoft Windows desktop. Description The wireless USB adapter cannot link to...
...; Locked: security enabled. • Unlocked: security not enabled. 1-8 v2.0, February 2007 Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the icon to the wireless access point. The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. Channel Security Throughput Wireless network Signal strength Find a Network Figure 1-7 Connection status The following table describes how to any other wireless node or the link is lost. The System Tray resides on the desktop and in the Microsoft Windows desktop. Description The wireless USB adapter cannot link to...
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... port's maximum speed, which is a problem with network. 1-9 v2.0, February 2007 Figure 1-8 WPN111 LED The LED on this line. If many wireless networks in to the router is OK but the router is not connected to the Internet. • 169.254.x.x or The wireless connection to the PC. • Power save mode (default from power up or reset). See Chapter 3, "Wireless Network Performance". • If your area use the same channel they can disable the Internet...
... port's maximum speed, which is a problem with network. 1-9 v2.0, February 2007 Figure 1-8 WPN111 LED The LED on this line. If many wireless networks in to the router is OK but the router is not connected to the Internet. • 169.254.x.x or The wireless connection to the PC. • Power save mode (default from power up or reset). See Chapter 3, "Wireless Network Performance". • If your area use the same channel they can disable the Internet...
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.... Follow the installer instructions, and if prompted, then restart your computer. 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 option, and follow the screen prompts. • Navigate the Windows Start menu to save. Upgrading the WPN111 Software Upgrades may be retained. 2. Run the installer that you downloaded (the file ends in...
.... Follow the installer instructions, and if prompted, then restart your computer. 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 option, and follow the screen prompts. • Navigate the Windows Start menu to save. Upgrading the WPN111 Software Upgrades may be retained. 2. Run the installer that you downloaded (the file ends in...
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... to use your 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. 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...
... to use your 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. 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...
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... named Default automatically scans for a particular wireless network. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual 3. If you select a hidden network then you want to an access point or router with the 802.11 ad hoc mode. For more than once then you will be asked if you must enter the SSID. Select a network from the drop down list. There are two types of the wizard to specify the wireless security if used...
... named Default automatically scans for a particular wireless network. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual 3. If you select a hidden network then you want to an access point or router with the 802.11 ad hoc mode. For more than once then you will be asked if you must enter the SSID. Select a network from the drop down list. There are two types of the wizard to specify the wireless security if used...
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... access point. 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. Ad Hoc mode is used when two Windows computers are configured 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 in the Smart Wizard for file and printer access on the NETGEAR...
... access point. 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. Ad Hoc mode is used when two Windows computers are configured 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 in the Smart Wizard for file and printer access on the NETGEAR...
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...-to view the channels in use in your wireless adapter. 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 area. 6. Select the Computer-to -Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 1. If you cannot connect, see "Removing the WPN111 Software" in Appendix B. For problems accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed or configured properly on the...
...-to view the channels in use in your wireless adapter. 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 area. 6. Select the Computer-to -Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 1. If you cannot connect, see "Removing the WPN111 Software" in Appendix B. For problems accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed or configured properly on the...
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.... Many wireless products have line-of water such as file cabinets, refrigerators, pipes, metal ceilings, reinforced concrete, and metal partitions. - Chapter 3 Wireless Network Performance This chapter explains how to use your RangeMax WPN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter to connect to your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and how to set up wireless security for the RangeMax WPN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter so that it matches the wireless security settings for your router that are...
.... Many wireless products have line-of water such as file cabinets, refrigerators, pipes, metal ceilings, reinforced concrete, and metal partitions. - Chapter 3 Wireless Network Performance This chapter explains how to use your RangeMax WPN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter to connect to your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and how to set up wireless security for the RangeMax WPN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter so that it matches the wireless security settings for your router that are...
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... RangeMax adapters for backing up your computers Overview of Home and Small Office Networking Technologies Common connection types and their speed and security considerations are: • Broadband Internet Your Internet connection speed is determined by your modem type, such as ADSL or cable modem, as well as ADSL2+ and Fiber to the Home (FTTH) will increase the connection speed to tens of Mbps. • Wireless A high-speed wireless router can configure an individual network password...
... RangeMax adapters for backing up your computers Overview of Home and Small Office Networking Technologies Common connection types and their speed and security considerations are: • Broadband Internet Your Internet connection speed is determined by your modem type, such as ADSL or cable modem, as well as ADSL2+ and Fiber to the Home (FTTH) will increase the connection speed to tens of Mbps. • Wireless A high-speed wireless router can configure an individual network password...
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... Windows device manager to see "Basic Setup" in a different USB slot on your NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111. Reload the WPN111 software, if necessary. • Try to install the WPN111 in Chapter 1. Check the SSID and WEP settings. • If the access point is good signal strength. Also, refer to an access point. The access point is available and there is WPA-PSK protected, you need the correct WPA-PSK passphrase. Troubleshooting Tips Problem The LED...
... Windows device manager to see "Basic Setup" in a different USB slot on your NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111. Reload the WPN111 software, if necessary. • Try to install the WPN111 in Chapter 1. Check the SSID and WEP settings. • If the access point is good signal strength. Also, refer to an access point. The access point is available and there is WPA-PSK protected, you need the correct WPA-PSK passphrase. Troubleshooting Tips Problem The LED...
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... removed. Make sure that the access point is only 54 Mbps or only 14 Mbps. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual Table 4-1. See the link to save If you change the settings the Smart Wizard offers you close the Smart Wizard. Restart the cable or DSL modem, router, access point, and computer. This may occur if you do not have an older software version installed on the network or to the Ethernet network. 2.
... removed. Make sure that the access point is only 54 Mbps or only 14 Mbps. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual Table 4-1. See the link to save If you change the settings the Smart Wizard offers you close the Smart Wizard. Restart the cable or DSL modem, router, access point, and computer. This may occur if you do not have an older software version installed on the network or to the Ethernet network. 2.
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... have dropped wireless connections, or both when using the RangeMax WPN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly You must click the Initiate Ad Hoc button before you start an Ad Hoc network: 1. To delete Windows XP Hotfix (SP2) Q815485: 1. Select the Computer-to Control Panel, and then double click Add/Remove Programs. 2. Windows XP Occasional Connection Problems Windows XP users who apply Windows XP...
... have dropped wireless connections, or both when using the RangeMax WPN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly You must click the Initiate Ad Hoc button before you start an Ad Hoc network: 1. To delete Windows XP Hotfix (SP2) Q815485: 1. Select the Computer-to Control Panel, and then double click Add/Remove Programs. 2. Windows XP Occasional Connection Problems Windows XP users who apply Windows XP...