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NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual Understanding the Status Bar (continued) Channel Data rate Signal strength Join a Network Connection status The wireless channel used by the network. If many wireless networks in your area use the same channel, they can interfere with one another. To optimize the wireless data rate (throughput), connect to a network with a highspeed router or access point and a high-speed Internet connection. See Chapter 3, "Wireless Network Performance. More dots indicates a stronger signal. Usually, you experience higher throughput when the signal is strongest. Click Join a Network to start the Connection Wizard. 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 The LED on the wireless-N USB adapter indicates the condition of the wireless link, as described in the following table. Wireless-N USB Adapter LED Off Blinking Solid Meaning • 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). • The wireless-N USB adapter is scanning for a network. • The wireless-N USB adapter is sending or receiving data. The wireless-N USB adapter is connected to a wireless network, but it is not sending or receiving data. 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. 1-6 v1.0, May 2008