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    NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10384-01 May 2008
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    software upgrades. NETGEAR, INC. Support Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR, for US & Canada only. For other countries, see your Support information card. E-mail: [email protected] North American NETGEAR website: http://www.netgear.com Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR to the instructions, may cause
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    modification to the product not expressly approved by Netgear could void the user's authority to operate the device Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements SAR Statement The NETGEAR WN111v2 has been tested for body-worn must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.
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    English Español [Spanish] Greek] Français [French] Italiano [Italian] Latviski [Latvian] Lietuviø [Lithuanian] Nederlands [Dutch] NETGEAR, Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslušnými ustanoveními sm
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    essenzjali u ma provvedimenti orajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC. Magyar [Hungarian] Alulírott, NETGEAR, Inc. nyilatkozom, hogy a NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak. Polski
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    vi v1.0, May 2008
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    , Formats, and Scope ix How to Use This Manual x How to Print This Manual x Chapter 1 Basic Setup What You Need Before You USB Adapter LED 6 Removing the WN111v2 Software 6 Upgrading the WN111v2 Software 7 Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security Disabling the Windows Zero
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    NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual Setting Up WEP Encryption Security 16 Smart Wizard Statistics and Advanced 4 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Tips ...1 Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly 3 Windows XP Occasional Connection Problems 3 Appendix A
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    This Manual The NETGEAR® RangeMax™ Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual describes how to configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2. The procedures in this manual assume that you have installed the adapter as described in the Installation Guide for
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    Adapter WN111v2 May 2008 For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN 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://www.netgear.com/support. How to Use This Manual
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    NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual • Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left corner of any page in the chapter you want to print. The PDF version of the chapter you were viewing opens in a browser window. • Click the print icon in the upper left of your
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    NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual xii v1.0, May 2008
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    includes basic information about your RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2. Installation procedures are described in the Installation Guide for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2, provided with your wireless-N USB adapter and on the Resource CD. Advanced wireless network
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    2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual • A CD drive. • 10 Mbytes of free hard disk space. • Vista, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional, or Windows 2000. Some versions of Windows ask for the original Windows operating system installation files to complete the installation of the WN111v2 driver software
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    should contain the following items: • NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 • USB cable and adapter cradle • Installation Guide • Resource CD, including: - The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant - This manual - Installation Guide • Warranty and Support information card If any of the
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    NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet The WN111v2 has indicators in three locations that show the status of your connection to a wireless network and to the Internet: • WN111v2 icon. After you install the WN111v2 software,
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    NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual If you right-click theWN111v2 icon in the system tray, you can disable its Internet notification feature by clearing the check mark enabling notification, as
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    a problem with the router. See the online help or Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting. Wireless-N USB Adapter LED The LED on the wireless-N USB adapter indicates Software You can remove the wireless adapter software in these two ways: • Select the Windows Start menu > RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter
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    upgrade from the NETGEAR website Support page. 3. Remove the WN111v2 software from your computer. 4. Remove the WN111v2 adapter from your computer, and if prompted restart your computer. 5. Run the installer that you downloaded (the file ends in .exe). 6. Follow the installer instructions, and if
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    NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual 1-8 v1.0, May 2008
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    the Vista configuration utility, see the NETGEAR online application note at: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility To disable the Windows Zero Configuration utility: 1. Attach the wireless adapter to a USB port for your
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    User Manual Using the Smart Wizard to Modify Your Settings These instructions explain how to use the NETGEAR WN111v2 Smart Wizard to change the wireless-N USB adapter wireless settings. When you installed the software from the Resource CD, the icon appears on your desktop and in the Windows system
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    NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual . • N. The access point supports wireless N mode. • WPS. The access point supports WPS. • Security. Identifies whether • Close. Close the window of the Wizard. Joining a Network During the WN111v2 software installation, the Smart Wizard
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    NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual wireless security if used, and to create a profile. 5. Review your settings, and click Finish. 6. You can use the access point or router that supports WPS has a WPS symbol. Some NETGEAR products include NETGEAR's Push 'N' Connect feature
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    on Windows 2000, XP, and Vista (32/64 bits). To connect the wireless-N USB adapter to an access point or router that supports WPS, there are several methods: • Starting with the adapter, do one of the following: - Connect during initial installation. Refer to the Installation Guide for the NETGEAR
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    NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual Using a WPS Push Button to Connect to a Wireless Access Point or Router To join a network using a push button: 1. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. On the status bar, click Join a Network. The adapter detects a network with WPS:
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    NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual Generating a PIN to Connect to a Wireless Access Point or Router There are two ways to enable the wireless-N USB adapter to join a wireless network: using the router or access point's security PIN; or using the wireless-N USB adapter's
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    NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual The adapter will connect with the router. Figure 2-6 • To use the adapter's security PIN, select the bullet for the adapter to generate a random PIN, as shown in Figure 2-7. The adapter generates and displays a random PIN. - Write down
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    NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual Creating a Profile The WN111v2 Smart Wizard uses netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm. Setting Up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router Follow these instructions to set up the RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter
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    NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual 1. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The cannot connect, see Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting". For problems with accessing network resources, the Windows client and file and print sharing software might not be installed and configured
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    NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual Setting up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) the use of a router or access point. For example, this mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with file and print sharing enabled and you want to exchange files directly between
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    NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual b. Click Apply, then click Close to exit the , see "Removing the WN111v2 Software" in Chapter 1. For problems accessing network resources, the Windows client and file and print sharing software might not be installed or configured
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    NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual Starting a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 1. On the Settings tab of the Smart Wizard, select or type the network name (SSID). 2. Select the Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) network type. Note: for Windows Vista computers,
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    NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual Connect (WPS) to set up WPA-PSK [TKIP] security (see "Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Connect to a Wireless Network" on page 2-4). Otherwise, you can manually • Network Name (SSID). The service set Identification (SSID) identifies the
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    NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual Keys button. Not all wireless devices support the passphrase method. • Manual method. These values are not case Wizard. a. Make sure that the WN111v2 software is installed and the wireless-N USB adapter is fully inserted in a USB port in
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    NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual c. In the Security section, select WPA-PSK [TKIP] or : 1. Run the WN111v2 Smart Wizard. a. Make sure that the WN111v2 software is installed and the wireless-N USB adapter is connected to the USB port in your computer. b. Use the icon
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    NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual c. In the Security section, select WEP. Figure 2- in the network. If the passphrase method is not available in the other devices, you must manually enter the keys to match exactly what is in the access point and other 802.11b wireless
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    NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual Smart Wizard Statistics and Advanced Settings The real time and historical trend information about the data traffic and performance of your wireless adapter. 3 1 4 2 Figure 2-15 Table 1. Statistics Descriptions Label 1. Transmit/
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    NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual About Your Smart Wizard The About tab displays the current version information. Figure 2-16 The following information is displayed in the About tab: • Device: - Regional Domain. This is the region setting for the wireless adapter. The
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    NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual - Date. The release date of the Smart Wizard the Settings tab, click the Advanced Settings button to display the settings. Note: for Windows Vista computers, you must have administrator rights. Otherwise, this option is not available for
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    NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual • RTS/CTS Threshold. The packet size that is used to determine whether it should use the CSMA/CD (Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection)
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    NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual 2-22 v1.0, May 2008
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    Chapter 3 Wireless Network Performance This chapter explains how to use your RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 to connect to your wireless local area network (WLAN) and how to maximize the performance of your WN111v2 within your network. Included are scenarios
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    NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual Avoid windows unless communicating between buildings. Place wireless to large files on the server. The PC connected through a pair of Powerline HD adapters is limited to the 200 Mbps speed of the Powerline HD connection. Although any of
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    NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual Figure 3-1 In planning your network, think about which tasks will have the heaviest traffic flow between them. Examples are: • A media center in one room streaming
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    NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual • Wireless A high-speed wireless router can provide a less than 40 Mbps for 802.11g). In addition, many older wireless products do not support the latest security protocols, WPA and WPA2. • Powerline For connecting rooms or floors that
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    NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual • Streaming HD video requires 10 to 30 sensitive to latency and packet loss, so a congested network or a noisy link can cause problems. • Backing up computers over the network has become popular due to the availability of inexpensive
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    NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual 3-6 v1.0, May 2008
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    base on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support. Table 4-1. Troubleshooting Tips Problem Action The LED is not lit. The WN111v2 is not connected to the USB port correctly or the WN111v2 software is not loaded. • Remove and reinsert the WN111v2. • Check the Windows device manager
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    NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual Table 4-1. Troubleshooting Tips (continued) Problem Action Throughput is only 54 Mbps or only 14 Mbps. The RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 can operate at faster speeds. • At 54 Mbps you are probably connecting to a
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    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 Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2. You can delete
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    NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual 4-4 v1.0, May 2008
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    USB adapter. Antenna Standards Radio Data Rate Frequency Power Emissions Bus interface Provided drivers to 2.5 GHz CCK and OFDM Modulation) 5V Bus powered FCC, CE USB 2.0 Microsoft Vista, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 Operating temperature: 0 to 45° C 40-bit (also called 64-bit) and 128-bit
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    NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual Factory Default Settings The following table lists the default settings of your wireless-N USB adapter. Feature Description Smart Wizard Wireless Wireless Communication Wireless Network Name (SSID) Security Enabled Enabled Any (will
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    links to reference documents you can use to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product. Document Windows XP and Vista Wireless Configuration Utilities Application Note Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing: Wireless Communications: Preparing a Computer
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    NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual B-2 v1.0, May 2008
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202-10384-01
May 2008
NETGEAR
, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
NETGEAR RangeMax
Wireless-N USB 2.0
Adapter WN111v2 User
Manual