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...to set up the wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utilities. • NETGEAR Smart Wizard: Reveals more information about each network and makes it . First, install the WPN111 software. Locate an available USB port on your area use...) and for Updates window opens. If the network uses security, then the Smart Wizard detects it easier to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. b. Click Install the Software. Estimated Completion 10 minutes. a. Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). After you to be ...
...to set up the wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utilities. • NETGEAR Smart Wizard: Reveals more information about each network and makes it . First, install the WPN111 software. Locate an available USB port on your area use...) and for Updates window opens. If the network uses security, then the Smart Wizard detects it easier to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. b. Click Install the Software. Estimated Completion 10 minutes. a. Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). After you to be ...
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... notice. Technical Support Please refer to the support information card that shipped with your Support information card. Support Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR, for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the products described in the United States and/or other countries. Other brand and... and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of product and software upgrades. All rights reserved. Operation is subject to the instructions, may cause undesired operation. By registering your product at http://www.netgear.com/register, we can radiate radio frequency energy and, if...
... notice. Technical Support Please refer to the support information card that shipped with your Support information card. Support Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR, for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the products described in the United States and/or other countries. Other brand and... and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of product and software upgrades. All rights reserved. Operation is subject to the instructions, may cause undesired operation. By registering your product at http://www.netgear.com/register, we can radiate radio frequency energy and, if...
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... 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 Wireless Networks in Your Area...
... 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 Wireless Networks in Your Area...
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... 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: - Note: Windows XP users must install SP2 or install the KB822603 Hot fix,...4956-b7fee85b688b7f86 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines Computers can communicate through walls. Driver and Configuration Utility Software - NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual (this document) - Animated Network Properties Configuration Tutorial - Some versions of the ...
... 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: - Note: Windows XP users must install SP2 or install the KB822603 Hot fix,...4956-b7fee85b688b7f86 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines Computers can communicate through walls. Driver and Configuration Utility Software - NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual (this document) - Animated Network Properties Configuration Tutorial - Some versions of the ...
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...8226; Data security WEP, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-PSK encryption: Disabled Installation To install the RangeMax WPN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter: 1. First, install 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 If this is an addition to...a wireless access point or wireless adapter, all devices must be set up to use the factory default settings to return the product for repair. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your...
...8226; Data security WEP, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-PSK encryption: Disabled Installation To install the RangeMax WPN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter: 1. First, install 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 If this is an addition to...a wireless access point or wireless adapter, all devices must be set up to use the factory default settings to return the product for repair. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your...
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If you can choose to install from the CD. When the Installation Complete message appears, click Next. d. On the Smart Wizard screen, click Next to the Internet, click Check for Updates window will open. Figure 1-2 1-4 v2.0, February 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual a. c. Click Install the Software.The Check for Updates. If not, you are connected to proceed with the Smart Wizard setup. 2. Now, connect the wireless USB adapter. Figure 1-1 b.
If you can choose to install from the CD. When the Installation Complete message appears, click Next. d. On the Smart Wizard screen, click Next to the Internet, click Check for Updates window will open. Figure 1-2 1-4 v2.0, February 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual a. c. Click Install the Software.The Check for Updates. If not, you are connected to proceed with the Smart Wizard setup. 2. Now, connect the wireless USB adapter. Figure 1-1 b.
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...to Wireless Networks and the Internet Note: The maximum speed of a USB v2.0 port is looking for a network association. 1-7 v2.0, February 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual The icon appears in three locations that port's maximum speed, which could take up to the Internet: ...• WPN111 Icon: After you install the WPN111 software, the icon appears on the desktop and in the lower right of the Windows task bar. Figure 1-6 The wizard initiates your connection to ...
...to Wireless Networks and the Internet Note: The maximum speed of a USB v2.0 port is looking for a network association. 1-7 v2.0, February 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual The icon appears in three locations that port's maximum speed, which could take up to the Internet: ...• WPN111 Icon: After you install the WPN111 software, the icon appears on the desktop and in the lower right of the Windows task bar. Figure 1-6 The wizard initiates your connection to ...
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... They will not be available at the NETGEAR website. 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 in .exe). 6. To install an ... follow the screen prompts. • Navigate the Windows Start menu to save. Remove the WPN111 software from your computer. v2.0, February 2007 1-11 Upgrading the WPN111 Software Upgrades may be retained. 2. Run the installer that you downloaded (the file ends in these steps...
... They will not be available at the NETGEAR website. 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 in .exe). 6. To install an ... follow the screen prompts. • Navigate the Windows Start menu to save. Remove the WPN111 software from your computer. v2.0, February 2007 1-11 Upgrading the WPN111 Software Upgrades may be retained. 2. Run the installer that you downloaded (the file ends in these steps...
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...networks and refresh the page. To view information about wireless networks in the System Tray at any time, to use the NETGEAR WPN111 Smart Wizard to use the Smart Wizard. Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain how to change the RangeMax WPN111... tab to open the Smart Wizard. Viewing Wireless Networks in your computer. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual 4. This software automatically restarts when you have installed the software from the NETGEAR CD, the icon appears on the Windows taskbar. The following sections in profiles...
...networks and refresh the page. To view information about wireless networks in the System Tray at any time, to use the NETGEAR WPN111 Smart Wizard to use the Smart Wizard. Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain how to change the RangeMax WPN111... tab to open the Smart Wizard. Viewing Wireless Networks in your computer. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual 4. This software automatically restarts when you have installed the software from the NETGEAR CD, the icon appears on the Windows taskbar. The following sections in profiles...
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... for each network with the wireless network and security settings. Follow the steps below to open the Smart Wizard. 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. If you know the WEP key. On the Networks tab page...
... for each network with the wireless network and security settings. Follow the steps below to open the Smart Wizard. 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. If you know the WEP key. On the Networks tab page...
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...such as 192.168.0.1) or the IPX protocol. Setting up static IP addresses, see Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting". The Settings page opens: Figure 2-5 2. 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 computers.See... framework 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. Note: Ad Hoc mode will not work using DHCP settings.
...such as 192.168.0.1) or the IPX protocol. Setting up static IP addresses, see Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting". The Settings page opens: Figure 2-5 2. 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 computers.See... framework 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. Note: Ad Hoc mode will not work using DHCP settings.
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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. ... speed automatically defaults to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" 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 country. See the link to the highest speed. 2-9 v2.0, February 2007 Select the Computer-to view...
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. ... speed automatically defaults to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" 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 country. See the link to the highest speed. 2-9 v2.0, February 2007 Select the Computer-to view...
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... the Network Name (SSID) field select the network, or enter the SSID. Note: You will use. 2-12 v2.0, February 2007 Make sure the WPN111 software is installed and the WPN111 is configured in the access point. Figure 2-9 2. b. b. c. Select the WEP encryption strength you will not get a wireless... network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is connected to the USB port in a profile name. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual Setting up WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to open the Smart Wizard. Use the ...
... the Network Name (SSID) field select the network, or enter the SSID. Note: You will use. 2-12 v2.0, February 2007 Make sure the WPN111 software is installed and the WPN111 is configured in the access point. Figure 2-9 2. b. b. c. Select the WEP encryption strength you will not get a wireless... network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is connected to the USB port in a profile name. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual Setting up WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to open the Smart Wizard. Use the ...
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The configuration utility will automatically generate the WEP keys. Be sure to configure WPA2-PSK Security. 1. Make sure the WPN111 software is installed and the WPN111 is in the access point and other devices, you must manually enter the keys to exit the ...configuration utility. Note: The characters are saved in the network. Click the Save Profile button. Run the WPN111 Smart Wizard. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual • 64-bit WEP data encryption • 128-bit WEP data encryption Note: Larger encryption keys...
The configuration utility will automatically generate the WEP keys. Be sure to configure WPA2-PSK Security. 1. Make sure the WPN111 software is installed and the WPN111 is in the access point and other devices, you must manually enter the keys to exit the ...configuration utility. Note: The characters are saved in the network. Click the Save Profile button. Run the WPN111 Smart Wizard. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual • 64-bit WEP data encryption • 128-bit WEP data encryption Note: Larger encryption keys...
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.... 1. In the Profile box, select the profile or type in this profile. In the Network Name (SSID) field select the network, or enter the SSID. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual Setting up WPA-PSK Security Follow the steps below to open the Smart Wizard. Figure 2-11 2. Configure the... click Close to "Wireless Communications:" in your settings in the access point. v2.0, February 2007 2-15 The Settings tab page opens. c. Make sure the WPN111 software is installed and the RangeMax WPN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter is configured in a Profile.
.... 1. In the Profile box, select the profile or type in this profile. In the Network Name (SSID) field select the network, or enter the SSID. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual Setting up WPA-PSK Security Follow the steps below to open the Smart Wizard. Figure 2-11 2. Configure the... click Close to "Wireless Communications:" in your settings in the access point. v2.0, February 2007 2-15 The Settings tab page opens. c. Make sure the WPN111 software is installed and the RangeMax WPN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter is configured in a Profile.
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... packets, and transmit errors. • Receive Statistics: Identifies receive megabits per second (Mbps), receive packets per second (Rx Packets/s), total received packets, and reception errors. 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... the region setting for the region are automatically scanned. Governments regulate the channels used for wireless transmission. About Page The About page displays the current software version information.
... packets, and transmit errors. • Receive Statistics: Identifies receive megabits per second (Mbps), receive packets per second (Rx Packets/s), total received packets, and reception errors. 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... the region setting for the region are automatically scanned. Governments regulate the channels used for wireless transmission. About Page The About page displays the current software version information.
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... at http://www.netgear.com/support/main.asp. Troubleshooting Tips Use the information below to an access point. 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. Otherwise, the WPN111 will ...
... at http://www.netgear.com/support/main.asp. Troubleshooting Tips Use the information below to an access point. 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. Otherwise, the WPN111 will ...
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... or disable/enable the card. 4-2 v2.0, February 2007 To avoid this prompt, simply click Apply before you do not have an older software version installed on your computer, or connect to a different access point. • It does not usually help to the RangeMax WPN111 Wireless...8226; At 54 Mbps you upgraded your RangeMax WPN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter software and did not reboot your system. • Either restart your PC, the throughput is physically connected to a standard 802.11g network. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual Table 4-1. To view the ...
... or disable/enable the card. 4-2 v2.0, February 2007 To avoid this prompt, simply click Apply before you do not have an older software version installed on your computer, or connect to a different access point. • It does not usually help to the RangeMax WPN111 Wireless...8226; At 54 Mbps you upgraded your RangeMax WPN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter software and did not reboot your system. • Either restart your PC, the throughput is physically connected to a standard 802.11g network. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual Table 4-1. To view the ...