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NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual

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v1.0, May 2008

Wireless-N USB Adapter LED

The LED on the wireless-N USB adapter indicates the condition of the wireless link, as described

in the following table.

Removing the WN111v2 Software

You can remove the wireless adapter software in these two ways:

• Select the Windows Start menu > RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 program

group > uninstall option, and then follow the screen prompts.

Channel The wireless channel used by the network. If many wireless networks in your

area use the same channel, they can interfere with one another.

Data rate To optimize the wireless data rate (throughput), connect to a network with a high-

speed router or access point and a high-speed Internet connection. See

Chapter 3, “Wireless Network Performance.

Signal strength More dots indicates a stronger signal. Usually, you experience higher throughput

when the signal is strongest.

Join a Network Click Join a Network to start the Connection Wizard.

Connection

status

The status of your network connection.

• Connected to Internet. The wireless Internet connection is OK.

• Connected to Router. The wireless connection to the router is OK, but the

router is not connected to the Internet.

169.254.x.x or ___.___.___.___. The wireless connection to the router is OK,

but there is a problem with the router. See the online help or Chapter 4,

“Troubleshooting.

Wireless-N USB Adapter LED Meaning

Off • The wireless-N USB adapter is not plugged in to the USB

port.

• The wireless-N USB adapter is in power save mode (default

from power up or reset).

Blinking • The wireless-N USB adapter is scanning for a network.

• The wireless-N USB adapter is sending or receiving data.

Solid The wireless-N USB adapter is connected to a wireless

network, but it is not sending or receiving data.

Understanding the Status Bar (continued)

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