Netgear WPN111 User Manual

202-10365-01 December 2007NETGEAR, Inc.4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USANETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User M

NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manualxv1.0, December 2007For more information about network technologies, see the links to

NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manualxiv1.0, December 2007— Click the print icon in the upper left of the window. • Printin

NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manualxiiv1.0, December 2007

1-1v1.0, December 2007Chapter 1Basic SetupThis chapter describes how to install your RangeMax Next WN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter and set up basic wir

NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual1-2v1.0, December 2007• Vista, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional, or Windows 20

NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual1-3v1.0, December 2007• Warranty and Support information card• A plastic cradle to hol

NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual1-4v1.0, December 2007a. Click Install the Software.The Check for Updates screen displ

NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual1-5v1.0, December 2007a. Locate an available USB port on your PC.b. Insert the wireles

NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual1-6v1.0, December 20074. Use the Smart Wizard to set up your wireless USB adapter.a. W

NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual1-7v1.0, December 20075. Depending on whether or not a wireless access point or router

iiv1.0, December 2007Technical SupportPlease refer to the support information card that shipped with your product. By registering your product at http

NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual1-8v1.0, December 20076. After you have reviewed the settings, click Finish. The Setti

NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual1-9v1.0, December 2007Connecting to Wireless Networks and the InternetThe WN111 has in

NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual1-10v1.0, December 2007Smart Wizard Status BarClick the icon to open the Smart Wizar

NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual1-11v1.0, December 2007If you right-click the system tray icon, you can disable the In

NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual1-12v1.0, December 20072. Insert the RangeMax Next WN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter in t

NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual1-13v1.0, December 2007Upgrading the WN111 SoftwareUpgrades might be available at the

NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual1-14v1.0, December 2007

2-1v1.0, December 2007Chapter 2Network Connections and Wireless SecurityThis chapter explains how to use your Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter to connect to y

NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual2-2v1.0, December 2007Understanding the Smart WizardThese instructions explain how to

NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual2-3v1.0, December 20072. Click the Networks tab. The Networks screen displays:The butt

v1.0, December 2007iii• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna • Increase the separation between the equipment or devices • Connect the equipment

NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual2-4v1.0, December 2007• MAC Address. Identifies the hardware address (MAC Address) of

NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual2-5v1.0, December 2007Using a PCB to Connect to a Wireless Access Point or RouterTo jo

NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual2-6v1.0, December 20073. The following screen displays. Select Yes (to use a push butt

NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual2-7v1.0, December 2007Using a PIN to Connect to a Wireless Access Point or RouterTo jo

NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual2-8v1.0, December 20073. The following screen displays. Select No (to use a PIN), and

NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual2-9v1.0, December 2007Manually Selecting a Wireless NetworkDuring the WN111 software i

NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual2-10v1.0, December 20072. The following screen displays. Select No, and click Next.3.

NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual2-11v1.0, December 2007Manually Selecting a Wireless Network in a Configuration withou

NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual2-12v1.0, December 2007ProfilesThe WN111 Smart Wizard uses profiles to store all the s

NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual2-13v1.0, December 20071. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings screen

v1.0, December 2007ivDeutsch [German]Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR, Inc., dass sich das Gerät NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 in Überei

NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual2-14v1.0, December 2007Use a browser to connect to the Internet, or check for file and

NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual2-15v1.0, December 20072. Enter the network settings.a. Select Computer-to-Computer (A

NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual2-16v1.0, December 2007At this point the connection is established. Starting a Compute

NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual2-17v1.0, December 2007Wireless SecurityMany networks use wireless security to encrypt

NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual2-18v1.0, December 2007• Network Name (SSID): The Service Set Identification (SSID) id

NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual2-19v1.0, December 2007b. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings screen

NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual2-20v1.0, December 20074. Select Create with Passphrase and enter the passphrase. The

NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual2-21v1.0, December 20072. Configure the Security settings. a. In the Profile box, sele

NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual2-22v1.0, December 20072. Configure the Security settings. a. In the Profile box, sele

NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual2-23v1.0, December 2007• Transmit, Receive, and Total (TxRx). Radio buttons let you se

v1.0, December 2007vProduct and Publication DetailsPortuguês [Portuguese]NETGEAR, Inc. declara que este NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter

NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual2-24v1.0, December 2007• MAC Address. The MAC address of the adapter. The Media Access

3-1v1.0, December 2007Chapter 3Wireless Network PerformanceThis chapter explains how to use your RangeMax Next WN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter to conne

NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual3-2v1.0, December 2007• Reduce interference.Avoid windows unless communicating between

NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual3-3v1.0, December 2007Optimizing Your Network BandwidthThe speed of network connection

NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual3-4v1.0, December 2007• A media center in one room streaming high-definition video fro

NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual3-5v1.0, December 2007The Powerline HD family of products can coexist on the same netw

NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual3-6v1.0, December 2007Cable Modem (3 Mbps) 2700 secondsAnalog Modem (56 kbps) 144,000

4-1v1.0, December 2007Chapter 4TroubleshootingThis chapter provides information about troubleshooting your RangeMax Next WN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapte

NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual4-2v1.0, December 2007Throughput is only 54 Mbps or only 14 Mbps.The RangeMax Next WN1

NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual4-3v1.0, December 2007Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working CorrectlyYou must click the Initiate

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A-1v1.0, December 2007Appendix ATechnical Specifications and Factory DefaultSettingsTechnical SpecificationsThe following table provides technical spe

NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User ManualA-2v1.0, December 2007Factory Default SettingsThe following table lists the default se

B-1v1.0, December 2007Appendix BRelated DocumentsThis appendix provides links to reference documents you can use to gain a more complete understanding

NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User ManualB-2v1.0, December 2007

viiv1.0, December 2007ContentsAbout This ManualConventions, Formats, and Scope ...

viiiv1.0, December 2007Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router ...2-12Setting up a Computer-t

ixv1.0, December 2007About This ManualThe NETGEAR® RangeMax™ Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual describes how to install, configure and troubl