Netgear WN111v2 - Manual

)NSTALLATION'UIDE

NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2

These setup instructions assume that you will connect to an access point or wireless router.

Estimated completion time:10 minutes.

Installation

Install the NETGEAR
WN111v2 Software

Insert the

Resource CD

.

If the CD main page

does not display, browse the files on the CD and
double-click

Autorun.exe

.

1.

Click

Install the Software

. The Software

Update Check screen displays.

2.

NETGEAR recommends that you upgrade
when new firmware is available. If you are
connected to the Internet, click

Check for Updates

. If not, install from the CD.

The NETGEAR Smart Wizard Welcome screen displays.

3.

Follow the onscreen instructions to install the NETGEAR WN111v2 software.

4.

When the NETGEAR Smart Wizard Installation Complete screen displays, click

Next

.

Insert the Wireless USB Adapter

Connect the wireless adapter to a USB port on your
computer:

1.

For best results, put the wireless adapter at least 4
feet (1 meter) away from your router.

2.

Attach the wireless USB adapter directly to a USB
port on your computer, or use the USB cable (see
“Using the USB Cable and Cradle” on the other
side of this document.

Continue the Installation

1.

Depending on which Windows operating system you are using, do one of the
following:

•

Windows Vista

. If you are using a Windows Vista computer, the adapter and

driver are automatically added.

Note:

If a message that Windows Vista cannot verify the publisher of this driver

displays, click

Install this driver software anyway

.

•

Windows XP or Windows 2000 SP4

. If you are using a Windows XP or

Windows 2000 SP4 computer, follow the onscreen instructions for the Found
New Hardware Wizard.

Note:

For Windows XP, if a Windows logo testing message appears, click

Continue Anyway

.

2.

When the NETGEAR Smart Wizard screen returns, click

Next

to proceed.

Windows XP or Vista users can set up the
wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR
Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows
configuration utilities.

For Windows configuration utilities,

s

ee the

Windows documentation or the NETGEAR
application note at:

http://

documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/
winzerocfg/index.htm.

The NETGEAR Smart Wizard reveals more information about each network and
makes it easier to troubleshoot network connection problems.

3.

Click

Next

to accept the Smart Wizard.

You are prompted to let the wizard help you
connect to a network (recommended).

4.

Click

Next

to proceed.

Connect to a Wireless Network

The next screen that displays depends on whether there is a wireless router or access point
at your location that supports Push 'N' Connect (Wi-Fi Protected Setup [WPS]).

1.

Follow the instructions on the Connecting to your wireless network screen:

•

If there are no WPS networks, select a wireless network from the drop-down list,
and the wizard records your choice.

Note:

Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). These

networks are in the drop-down list, but the Network Name (SSID) is blank.

If the network uses security, then the Smart Wizard detects it.

•

If you want to use WPS to create a secure connection, leave the radio box
checked and click

Next

to continue; otherwise, select the

No

radio box and click

Next

to continue.

WPS allows you to click a button or create a PIN number to securely connect to a
wireless router or access point. Both the wireless adapter and the router or access
point must support WPS. For more information about WPS, see the

NETGEAR

RangeMax™ Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual

on the

Resource CD

.

2.

Follow the Smart Wizard steps to connect to a network and to save a Profile.

3.

After you have reviewed the settings, click

Finish

.

The WN111v2 icon

appears in the system tray and on the desktop. The Smart

Wizard Settings tab also displays and the adapter initiates your wireless connection. It
can take up to a minute to complete your connection.

The wireless networks in your area

One or more wireless networks with WPS
are in your area.

do not support WPS.

Hidden Network