Netgear WPN111 - RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter driver and firmware
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WPN111 Installation Guide - Page 1
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NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 These setup instructions assume that you will connect to an access point or wireless router. Estimated Completion 10 minutes.
Installation
1. First, install the WPN111 software.
Insert the NETGEAR 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 opens...
WPN111 Installation Guide - Page 2
... the notebook or desktop monitor. See the installation instructions for your operating system before attaching the USB cable to the USB Adapter and your computer.
January 29, 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...
WPN111 Product datasheet - Page 2
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- RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111
- 802.11g: Orthogonal Frequency
- USB Cable
Division Multiplexing (64QAM,
- Cradle and fastener
16QAM, QPSK, BPSK)
- Resource CD
- Installation guide
• Encryption:
- Warranty/Support information card
- Hardware-based 40/64-bit & 128-bit WEP encryption
- WPA-PSK
NETGEAR Related Products
• Frequency:
- RangeMax Wireless Router...
WPN111 Reference Manual - Page 2
....com/register, we can provide you with faster expert technical support and timely notices of product and software upgrades.
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...
WPN111 Reference 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 WPN111 product package.
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NETGEAR, Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111...
WPN111 Reference Manual - Page 7
...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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NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 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/WPN111.asp.
How to Use This Manual
The HTML version of this manual includes the following:
• Buttons,
...
WPN111 Reference Manual - Page 14
... Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 • Installation Guide for the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 • NETGEAR CD, including:
- Driver and Configuration Utility Software - NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual (this document) - Animated Network Properties Configuration Tutorial - PC Networking Tutorial • Warranty and Support information card...
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NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual
If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the product for repair.
WPN111 Default Wireless Settings
If this is a new wireless network installation, use the factory default settings to set up the network and ...
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NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual
a. Click Install the Software.The Check for Updates window will open.
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. When the Installation Complete message appears, click Next. d. On the Smart Wizard screen, click Next to proceed with the Smart Wizard setup. ...
WPN111 Reference Manual - Page 19
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual
The icon appears in the system tray and on the desktop; and the Settings page opens .
Figure 1-6
The wizard initiates your wireless connection, which could take up to a minute. 5. Use the status bar to verify your wireless connectivity. For more information about
connecting, see "Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on page ...
WPN111 Reference Manual - Page 23
... Windows Start menu to the Control Panel Add or Remove Program item, select
the RangeMax WPN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter option, and follow the screen prompts.
Upgrading the WPN111 Software
Upgrades may 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...
WPN111 Reference Manual - Page 25
... Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter so that it matches the wireless security settings for your network. If you chose the Windows XP or Windows Vista Zero Configuration utility during installation, and now you want to use the Smart Wizard, then you need to disable the Windows utility. If you are working with the Vista configuration utility, see the online document: http://documentation.netgear...
WPN111 Reference Manual - Page 26
... WPN111 User Manual
4. Click the Wireless Networks tab. Then clear the "Use Windows to configure my wireless settings" check box.
Understanding the Smart Wizard
These instructions explain how to use the NETGEAR WPN111 Smart Wizard to change the RangeMax WPN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter wireless settings. When you have installed the software from the NETGEAR CD, the icon appears on your desktop...
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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. After installation you can use the Find a Network button on the Network tab at any time to view the available networks and select the one that you want to use.
Note: Make sure that you know the security settings for the network that ...
WPN111 Reference Manual - Page 31
... 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 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 software...
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... RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual
At this point the connection is established. Note: If you cannot connect, see "Removing the WPN111 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...
WPN111 Reference Manual - Page 49
... information about troubleshooting your NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111. For information about connecting to wireless networks and the Internet, see "Basic Setup" in Chapter 1.
Troubleshooting Tips
Use the information below to solve common problems you may encounter. Also, refer to the knowledge base on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support/main.asp.
Table...
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... 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 WPN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter IP address, click the WPN111 icon to open the...
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... 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 may not be able to connect to the Internet, may have dropped wireless connections, or both when using the RangeMax WPN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter. You can delete this Hotfix from the Add or Remove Program utility in the Control...