Netgear WN111v1 - RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter driver and firmware
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WN111v1 Installation Guide - Page 1
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NETGEAR RangeMax™ Next Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 These setup instructions assume that you will connect to an access point or wireless router. Estimated completion 10 minutes.
Installation
1. First, install the WN111 software.
Insert the Resource CD. If the CD main page does not appear, double click Autorun.exe on the CD.
a. Click Install the Software. The Check for Updates window...
WN111v1 Installation Guide - Page 2
... installation instructions for your operating system before attaching the USB cable to the USB Adapter and your computer.
July, 2007
Technical Support
After completing the Smart Wizard configuration assistant, locate the serial number on the bottom label of your product and use it to register your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. Registration on the website or over the phone...
WN111v1 Product datasheet - Page 1
RangeMax™ Next Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111
Data Sheet
2.4 GHz draft 802.11n
Experience the Next Generation - up to 300 Mbps Networking
• Perfect for streaming video and music, online gaming and networking multiple PCs • Delivers Wireless-N speeds up to 300 Mbps† • Easy set up with Smart Wizard® installation software • Maximum performance requires ...
WN111v1 Product datasheet - Page 2
... to secure networks simple and fast
Warranty - NETGEAR 1-year warranty
Package Contents - RangeMax Next Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter (WN111) - Installation guide - Setup CD - Warranty/support information card
NETGEAR Related Products - RangeMax Next Wireless-N Router (WNR834B/M) - RangeMax Next Wireless-N Router - Gigabit Edition (WNR854T) - RangeMax Next Wireless-N Modem Router (DG834N
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WN111v1 User Manual - Page 2
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NETGEAR, INC. Support Information
Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR, for US & Canada only. For other countries, see your support information card.
E-mail: support@netgear.com
Website: http://www.netgear.com
Statement of Conditions
In the interest of improving internal design, operational...
WN111v1 User Manual - Page 3
...) est installé à l'extérieur, il doit faire l'objet d'une licence."
Europe - EU Declaration of Conformity
A printed copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity certificate for this product is provided in the WN111 product package.
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NETGEAR, Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 je...
WN111v1 User Manual - Page 7
... Box ...1-2 WN111 Default Wireless Settings 1-3 Installation ...1-3 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet 1-9
WN111 Icon Colors 1-9 Smart Wizard Status Bar 1-10 WN111 LED ...1-11 Placing the USB Adapter Cradle 1-11 Removing the WN111 Software 1-12 Upgrading the WN111 Software 1-13 Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility...
WN111v1 User Manual - Page 10
NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual
For more information about network technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website in Appendix B, "Related Documents".
Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. website at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WN111.asp.
How to Use This Manual
The HTML version of this manual includes the following:
• Buttons...
WN111v1 User Manual - Page 14
... RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual
• Vista, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional, or Windows 2000. Some versions of Windows might ask for the original Windows operating system installation files to complete the installation of the WN111 driver software.
Note: Windows XP users must install SP2 or install the KB822603 Hot fix, which fixes the USB 2.0 Host controller...
WN111v1 User Manual - Page 15
NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual
• Warranty and Support information card • A plastic cradle to hold the WN111 • Velcro fasteners to attach the WN111 to the plastic cradle • USB adapter cable If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case ...
WN111v1 User Manual - Page 16
NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual
a. Click Install the Software.The Check for Updates screen displays:
Figure 1-1
b. If you are connected to the Internet, click Check for Updates. If not, you can choose to install from the CD.
c. Follow the onscreen instructions for the InstallShield wizard and the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. • For Windows XP, if a Windows logo ...
WN111v1 User Manual - Page 17
NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual
a. Locate an available USB port on your PC. Note: If you do not have a USB 2.0 port on your PC, the throughput of the WN111 will be limited to the 14 Mbps of the USB 1.1 standard.
b. Insert the wireless adapter in a USB port on your PC. - For best results, put the wireless adapter at least 4 feet (1 meter) from your router. - To use...
WN111v1 User Manual - Page 21
NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual
Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet
Note: The maximum speed of a USB v2.0 port is 480 Mbps. If your computer has a USB v1.1 port, the WN111 is limited to that port's maximum speed, which is 14 Mbps.
The WN111 has indicators in three locations that show the status of your connection to a wireless network and to the ...
WN111v1 User Manual - Page 25
NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual
Upgrading the WN111 Software
Upgrades might be available at the NETGEAR website. To install an upgrade, follow these steps. 1. Write down the settings for any profiles that you want to save. They will not be retained. 2. Download the upgrade from the NETGEAR website Support page. 3. Remove the WN111 software from your computer. 4. ...
WN111v1 User Manual - Page 28
NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual
Understanding the Smart Wizard
These instructions explain how to use the NETGEAR WN111 Smart Wizard to change the RangeMax Next WN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter wireless settings. When you have installed the software from the Resource CD, the icon appears on your desktop and in the Windows System Tray. The Windows System Tray is ...
WN111v1 User Manual - Page 40
NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual
Use a browser to connect to the Internet, or check for file and printer access on your network.You can check the status bar in the Smart Wizard for the current connection status.
Note: If you cannot connect, see Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting". For problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing...
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... RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual
At this point the connection is established.
Note: If you cannot connect, see "Removing the WN111 Software" in Chapter 1. For problems accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed or configured properly on your computers. See the link to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing...
WN111v1 User Manual - Page 57
... information about troubleshooting your RangeMax Next WN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter. For information about connecting to wireless networks and the Internet, see "Basic Setup" in Chapter 1.
Troubleshooting Tips
Use the following information to solve common problems you might encounter. Also, refer to the knowledge base on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support/main.asp.
Table...
WN111v1 User Manual - Page 58
... point is physically
connected to the Ethernet network. 2. Make sure that the IP addresses and the Windows
networking parameters are all configured correctly. See the link to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" in
Chapter B.
3. Restart the cable or DSL modem, router, access point, and computer.
To view the RangeMax Next WN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter IP address, click the WN111 icon to...
WN111v1 User Manual - Page 59
... in your Ad Hoc network are configured with static IP addresses in the same subnet.
Windows XP Occasional Connection Problems
Windows XP users who apply Windows XP Hotfix (SP2) Q815485 from the Windows XP Update Service might not be able to connect to the Internet, might have dropped wireless connections, or both when using the RangeMax Next WN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter. You can delete this...