NETGEAR WPN111NA user manual What Is In the Box, Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines

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NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual

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 driver software.

Note: Windows XP users must install SP2 or install the KB822603 Hot fix, which fixes the USB 2.0 Host controller driver. Go to the following link to install the Hot fix:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/ details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=733dd867-56a0-4956-b7fe- e85b688b7f86

Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines

For best performance, place the wireless USB adapter at least 4 feet (over 1 meter) away from the wireless router or access point.

Computers can connect over wireless networks indoors at a range which vary significantly based on the physical location of the computer with the RangeMax Next WN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter. For best results, avoid potential sources of interference, such as:

Large metal surfaces

Microwaves

2.4 GHz Cordless phones

In general, wireless devices can communicate through walls. However, if the walls are constructed with concrete, or have metal, or metal mesh, the effective range will decrease if such materials are between the devices.

What Is In the Box

The product package should contain the following items:

NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111

Installation Guide for the NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111

Resource CD, including:

Driver and Configuration Utility Software

NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual (this document)

Animated Network Properties Configuration Tutorial

PC Networking Tutorial

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Contents Netgear RangeMax Next Wireless USB Adapter WN111 User Manual Technical Support Europe EU Declaration of Conformity Provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC Product and Publication Details V1.0, December Contents Appendix B Related Documents About This Manual Conventions, Formats, and ScopeHow to Use This Manual How to Print this ManualPrinting the Full Manual Xii What You Need Before You Begin Verify System RequirementsWhat Is In the Box Observe Wireless Location and Range GuidelinesWN111 Default Wireless Settings InstallationV1.0, December V1.0, December V1.0, December WPS V1.0, December Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet WN111 Icon ColorsSmart Wizard Status Bar Understanding the Status BarPlacing the USB Adapter Cradle WN111 LEDRemoving the WN111 Software Upgrading the WN111 Software V1.0, December Network Connections and Wireless Security Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration UtilityViewing Wireless Networks in Your Area Understanding the Smart WizardClick the Networks tab. The Networks screen displays Using WPS to Connect to a Wireless Network Joining a NetworkUsing a PCB to Connect to a Wireless Access Point or Router V1.0, December Using a PIN to Connect to a Wireless Access Point or Router V1.0, December Manually Selecting a Wireless Network V1.0, December V1.0, December Profiles Adding ProfilesV1.0, December Setting up a Computer-to-Computer Ad Hoc Profile Ping -t 192.168.0.1 and then click OK Starting a Computer-to-Computer Ad Hoc Network Connection Wireless Network Name Ssid and Security Settings Wireless SecurityUsing Wireless Security Features Setting up WEP Encryption Security If WEP Authentication is UsedV1.0, December Setting up WPA-PSK Security Setting up WPA2-PSK Security Statistics Tab About Tab Hardware VersionAdvanced Settings Chapter Wireless Network Performance Optimizing Wireless PerformanceV1.0, December Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth Overview of Home and Small Office Networking Technologies Broadband InternetWired Ethernet Assessing Your Speed RequirementsTheoretical Transfer Time for 1 Gigabyte Chapter Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Tips802.11g network. See , Wireless Network Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly Windows XP Occasional Connection ProblemsV1.0, December Technical Specifications FCC, CEFactory Default Settings WirelessAppendix B Related Documents V1.0, December