Page 2 - Technical Support; , we can provide you with faster expert technical; Statement of Conditions; FCC Statement
ii v1.0, December 2007 Technical Support Please refer to the support information card that shipped with your product. By registering your product at http://www.netgear.com/register , we can provide you with faster expert technical support and timely notices of product and software upgrades. NETGEAR,...
Page 3 - FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements; Europe - EU Declaration of Conformity
v1.0, December 2007 iii • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna • Increase the separation between the equipment or devices • Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver’s • Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance FCC Caution: Any change or modificati...
Page 5 - Product and Publication Details
v1.0, December 2007 v Product and Publication Details Português [Portuguese] NETGEAR, Inc. declara que este NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE. Slovensko [Slovenian] NETGEAR, Inc. izjavlja, da je...
Page 7 - Contents; About This Manual
vii v1.0, December 2007 Contents About This Manual Conventions, Formats, and Scope ................................................................................... ixHow to Use This Manual ................................................................................................... xHow to ...
Page 9 - The; Typographical Conventions.; This manual uses the following typographical conventions:
ix v1.0, December 2007 About This Manual The NETGEAR® RangeMax™ Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111. The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer ...
Page 10 - Appendix B, “Related Documents”; How to Use This Manual; Printing a Page in the HTML View; Print; Printing a Chapter; PDF of This Chapter
NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual x v1.0, December 2007 For more information about network technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website in Appendix B, “Related Documents” . How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes the following: • Buttons, ...
Page 11 - Printing the Full Manual; Complete PDF Manual
NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual xi v1.0, December 2007 — Click the print icon in the upper left of the window. • Printing the Full Manual . Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page. — Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page ...
Page 13 - Chapter 2, “Network Connections and Wireless Security”; What You Need Before You Begin; Verify System Requirements; You must have a PC with a Pentium
1-1 v1.0, December 2007 Chapter 1 Basic Setup This chapter describes how to install your RangeMax Next WN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter and set up basic wireless connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). Advanced wireless network set up is covered in Chapter 2, “Network Connections and ...
Page 14 - Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines; What Is In the Box; Resource CD
NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual 1-2 v1.0, December 2007 • 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 drive...
Page 15 - WN111 Default Wireless Settings; Any; Installation
NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual 1-3 v1.0, December 2007 • 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 damage...
Page 16 - Click Install the Software.The Check for Updates screen displays:
NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual 1-4 v1.0, December 2007 a. Click Install the Software.The Check for Updates screen displays: 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 instru...
Page 17 - Locate an available USB port on your PC.
NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual 1-5 v1.0, December 2007 a. Locate an available USB port on your PC. 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 the USB cabl...
Page 18 - Use the Smart Wizard to set up your wireless USB adapter.; NETGEAR Smart Wizard:; Windows configuration utilities:; See the Windows documentation or “Using Windows
NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual 1-6 v1.0, December 2007 4. Use the Smart Wizard to set up your wireless USB adapter. a. Windows 2000 users go to Step b. Windows XP or Vista users can set up the wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or th...
Page 19 - See
NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual 1-7 v1.0, December 2007 5. Depending on whether or not a wireless access point or router in the network supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), there are two possibilities: — If a wireless access point or router in the network supports W...
Page 20 - “Smart Wizard Status Bar”
NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual 1-8 v1.0, December 2007 6. After you have reviewed the settings, click Finish. The Settings screen displays: The icon appears in the system tray and on the desktop. The wizard initiates your wireless connection, which could take up to ...
Page 21 - Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet; After you install the WN111 software, the; Smart Wizard Status Bar:; Clicking on the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard. The
NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual 1-9 v1.0, December 2007 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet The WN111 has indicators in three locations that show the status of your connection to a wireless network and to the Internet: • WN111 Icon: After you install the...
Page 22 - Smart Wizard Status Bar; Click the
NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual 1-10 v1.0, December 2007 Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the icon to open the Smart Wizard so you can view the status bar. The Smart Wizard Settings screen displays. The status bar is located at the bottom of the Settings page. The follo...
Page 23 - the following figure. If you do so, then only the; Placing the USB Adapter Cradle
NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual 1-11 v1.0, December 2007 If you right-click the system tray icon, you can disable the Internet notification feature by clearing the check mark enabling notification, as shown in the following figure. If you do so, then only the IP addr...
Page 24 - Removing the WN111 Software; You can remove the wireless adapter software in these two ways:
NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual 1-12 v1.0, December 2007 2. Insert the RangeMax Next WN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter in the plastic cradle. 3. Place one of the other pieces of loop and hook fastener on the back of your monitor near the top for better reception. Removi...
Page 25 - Upgrading the WN111 Software; Download the upgrade from the NETGEAR website Support page.
NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual 1-13 v1.0, December 2007 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 re...
Page 27 - Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility; To disable the Windows Zero Configuration utility:
2-1 v1.0, December 2007 Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security This chapter explains how to use your Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter to connect to your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and how to set up wireless security for the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter so that it matches the wireless securi...
Page 28 - Understanding the Smart Wizard
NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual 2-2 v1.0, December 2007 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 softw...
Page 29 - “Joining a Network” on page 2-4; WPS
NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual 2-3 v1.0, December 2007 2. Click the Networks tab. The Networks screen displays: The buttons located at the bottom of the Networks tab are: • Help. Displays utility help contents. • Join a Network. View networks and join a network. See...
Page 30 - broadcasting this information.; Joining a Network; “Using WPS to Connect to a Wireless Network”; Using WPS to Connect to a Wireless Network; . To enable WPS, push an actual push button or push; PIN entry; number (PIN) that is associated with the access point or router.
NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual 2-4 v1.0, December 2007 • MAC Address. Identifies the hardware address (MAC Address) of the wireless device broadcasting this information. • Mode. Identifies the type of wireless network — Access Point (Infrastructure) or Computer- to-...
Page 31 - Using a PCB to Connect to a Wireless Access Point or Router; To join a network using a PCB:
NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual 2-5 v1.0, December 2007 Using a PCB to Connect to a Wireless Access Point or Router To join a network using a PCB: 1. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. On the status bar, click Join a Network. 2. The following screen displays. Sel...
Page 32 - “Smart Wizard Status Bar” on page 1-10
NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual 2-6 v1.0, December 2007 3. The following screen displays. Select Yes (to use a push button), and click Next. 4. Open the Smart Wizard for the access point or router that you have selected. 5. Select Add WPS Client from the menu of the ...
Page 33 - Using a PIN to Connect to a Wireless Access Point or Router; To join a network using a PIN:
NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual 2-7 v1.0, December 2007 Using a PIN to Connect to a Wireless Access Point or Router To join a network using a PIN: 1. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. On the status bar, click Join a Network. 2. The following screen displays. Sel...
Page 34 - Within 4 minutes of completing
NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual 2-8 v1.0, December 2007 3. The following screen displays. Select No (to use a PIN), and click Next. 4. Generate a client security PIN for the WN111. Write down (or copy) the PIN. 5. Open the Smart Wizard for the access point or router ...
Page 35 - Manually Selecting a Wireless Network; Manually Selecting a Wireless Network in a WPS Configuration; Use the
NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual 2-9 v1.0, December 2007 Manually Selecting a Wireless Network During the WN111 software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. After installation you can use the Join a Network button or the Networks tab at any ti...
Page 38 - Profiles; cannot change this profile name.; Adding Profiles; Connect to an access point or router with the 802.11; Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router
NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual 2-12 v1.0, December 2007 Profiles The WN111 Smart Wizard uses profiles to store all the settings for a particular wireless network. There are two special profile names: Default and Profile. • Default. The Profile named Default automati...
Page 39 - Apply
NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual 2-13 v1.0, December 2007 1. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings screen displays. 2. Enter the network settings. a. In the Network Type section, make sure that Access Point (Infrastructure) is selected. b. In the Profile...
Page 42 - At this point the connection is established.
NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual 2-16 v1.0, December 2007 At this point the connection is established. Starting a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 1. On the Settings tab page of the Smart Wizard, select or type the Network Name (SSID). 2. Select the Co...
Page 43 - Wireless Security; “Wireless Communications:” in Appendix B; Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings
NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual 2-17 v1.0, December 2007 Wireless Security Many networks use wireless security to encrypt wireless data communications. If you try to connect to a network with wireless security the Smart Wizard detects it. Before you can use that netw...
Page 44 - are; Setting up WEP Encryption Security
NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual 2-18 v1.0, December 2007 • Network Name (SSID): The Service Set Identification (SSID) identifies the wireless local area network. Any (First available network) is the default WN111 wireless network name (SSID). You might customize it u...
Page 46 - Setting up WPA-PSK Security
NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual 2-20 v1.0, December 2007 4. Select Create with Passphrase and enter the passphrase. The configuration utility will automatically generate the WEP keys. If the passphrase method is not available in the other devices, you must manually e...
Page 47 - Setting up WPA2-PSK Security
NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual 2-21 v1.0, December 2007 2. Configure the Security settings. a. In the Profile box, select the profile or type in a profile name. b. In the Network Name (SSID) field select the network, or enter the SSID. c. In the Security section, se...
Page 48 - “Wireless Communications:” in; Statistics Tab
NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual 2-22 v1.0, December 2007 2. Configure the Security settings. a. In the Profile box, select the profile or type in a profile name. b. In the Network Name (SSID) field select the network, or enter the SSID. c. In the Security section, se...
Page 49 - Radio buttons let you select whether to display the; Transmit Statistics.; About Tab; The About Tab displays the current version information.; Regional Domain; . The wireless adapter driver release date.
NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual 2-23 v1.0, December 2007 • Transmit, Receive, and Total (TxRx). Radio buttons let you select whether to display the transmit performance, the receive performance, or both in the same graph. • Transmit Statistics. Identifies transmit me...
Page 50 - The IP address assigned to this adapter.; Smart Wireless Utility; . The version and release date of the Smart Wizard.; Advanced Settings
NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual 2-24 v1.0, December 2007 • MAC Address. The MAC address of the adapter. The Media Access Control address is a unique 48-bit hardware address assigned to every network interface card. Some wireless networks will restrict access based on...
Page 51 - Optimizing Wireless Performance; — Near the center of the area in which your computers will operate.
3-1 v1.0, December 2007 Chapter 3 Wireless Network Performance This chapter explains how to use your RangeMax Next WN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter to connect to your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and how to set up wireless security for the wireless USB adapter so that it matches the wireless sec...
Page 52 - — Computers and fax machines (no closer than one foot)
NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual 3-2 v1.0, December 2007 • Reduce interference.Avoid windows unless communicating between buildings.Place wireless devices away from various electromagnetic noise sources, especially those in the 2400–2500 MHz frequency band. Common noi...
Page 53 - Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth; In the network shown in
NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual 3-3 v1.0, December 2007 Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth The speed of network connections depends on the type of equipment that you use. Try to use high-speed technologies for network connections with the heaviest traffic to avoid low...
Page 54 - A storage device that is used for backing up your computers; Broadband Internet; to; Wireless
NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual 3-4 v1.0, December 2007 • A media center in one room streaming high-definition video from a server in another room • A storage device that is used for backing up your computers Overview of Home and Small Office Networking Technologies ...
Page 55 - Wired Ethernet; Assessing Your Speed Requirements; shows the time to transfer one gigabyte (1 GB) of data; Table 3-1. Theoretical Transfer Time for 1 Gigabyte
NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual 3-5 v1.0, December 2007 The Powerline HD family of products can coexist on the same network with older generation XE family products or HomePlug 1.0 products, but they are not interoperable with these older products. • Wired Ethernet A...
Page 57 - “Basic Setup” in Chapter 1; Troubleshooting Tips
4-1 v1.0, December 2007 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting This chapter provides 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...
Page 59 - Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly; Windows XP Occasional Connection Problems
NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual 4-3 v1.0, December 2007 Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly You must click the Initiate Ad Hoc button before you click Apply . Here is how you start an Ad Hoc network: 1. Fill in the Network Name (SSID). 2. Select the Computer-to-Comp...
Page 61 - Technical Specifications
A-1 v1.0, December 2007 Appendix A Technical Specifications and Factory Default Settings Technical Specifications The following table provides technical specifications for the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter. Antenna 1 Integrated internal antenna Standards 802.11n, 802.11g, or 802.11b Radio Data Rate 1, 2,...
Page 62 - Factory Default Settings
NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual A-2 v1.0, December 2007 Factory Default Settings The following table lists the default settings of your Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter. Feature Description Smart Wizard Enabled Wireless Wireless Communication Enabled Wireless Network Name (S...