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User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111

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User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 202-10076-01NETGEAR, I n c 2 02 -1 007 6 -01 V e rsion v1 . 0 F e b ru a ry 2Technical Support Statement of ConditionsCertificate of the Manufacturer/Importer VCCI StatementFCC Information to User FCC Guidelines for Human ExposureDeclaration Of Conformity Regulatory Compliance InformationExport Restrictions Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations 202-10076-01Contents Basic SetupConfiguration Chapter 1 About This ManualTroubleshooting Wireless Networking Basics4 -1 4 -1Appendix C Preparing Your PCs for Network Access IndexC on te n ts 202-10076-01C on te n ts viii202-10076-01 Chapter About This Manual Audience, Scope, ConventionsHow to Print this Manual A b ou t T h is M a n u a lAbout the WPN111 Key FeaturesChapter Introduction A Road Map for ‘How to Get There From Here’ What’s in the Box?User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 A Road Map for How to Get There From HereI n trod u ction 202-10076-01User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 A Road Map for How to Get There From Here202-10076-01 If I Want To?User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 A Road Map for How to Get There From HereI n trod u ction 202-10076-01User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 A Road Map for How to Get There From Here202-10076-01 If I Want To?Verifying System Requirements Chapter Basic SetupWhat You Need Before You Begin Two Basic Operating Modes Observing Location and Range GuidelinesWPN111 Default Wireless Configuration Settings Basic Installation InstructionsFor Windows XP Users Installing a WPN111 c. Click Install Driver and UtilityInstall the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 Configure your WPN111 Verify wireless connectivity to your network For Windows 2000 Users Installing a WPN111 F ou n d N e w H a rd wa re W iza rd sp e e d is 1p ort is 4 8 0 M b p s W P N 1 1 1 S yste m Tra y I conConfigure your WPN111 a n d sa ve th e P rofile Status LED WPN111 Wireless Connection IndicatorsInterpreting the LED on the WPN111 Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111202-10076-01 ColorUsing Configuration Profiles Chapter ConfigurationUnderstanding the Configuration Options 1. Run the WPN111 Configuration Utility Connecting to an Access Point in Infrastructure ModeHow to Configure an Infrastructure Mode Profile a. Type a descriptive name for the Profile in the “Profiles” field 2. Configure the wireless Network settings3. Save your settings in a Profile Connecting to Another PC in Ad-hoc Mode How to Configure an Ad-hoc Mode Profile4. Verify wireless connectivity to your network 1. Run the WPN111 Configuration Utility2. Save your settings in a Profile 3. Configure the PC network settingsHow to Start a Computer-to-Computer Ad-Hoc Network Enabling Wireless Security Features Identifying the Wireless Network Name SSID and WEP Security SettingsHow to Configure WEP Encryption Security 1. Run the WPN111 Configuration Utility2. Configure the Security settings Figure 4-5 WEP security4. Select the WEP encryption strength you will use. The choices are How to Configure WPA-PSK Encryption Security3. Save your settings in a Profile Statistics Page Advanced Settings Page Figure 4-7 Advanced Settings pageRTS/CTS Threshold RTS is request to send and CTS is clear to send their purpose is to avoid collisions. RTS/CTS will be enabled if the data frame size is larger than the threshold value set here. The maximum frame size is 2346 octets, so if the threshold is 2346, RTS/CTS will be disabled Chapter Troubleshooting Basic TipsAd Hoc mode is not working correctly Frequently Asked QuestionsGeneral Questions New Hardware Wizard appears after installation has completed I cannot connect to the AP that I want from the Networks browser listT rou b le s h ootin g How to get a PDF copy of the ManualUser Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 202-10076-01 Appendix A Technical SpecificationsT e ch n ica l S p e cifica tion s T e ch n ica l S p e cifica tion s User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111202-10076-01 Infrastructure Mode Appendix B Wireless Networking BasicsWireless Networking Overview Wireless Channels Ad Hoc Mode Peer-to-Peer WorkgroupNetwork Name Extended Service Set Identification ESSID 802.11b/g Wireless Channels Table B-1802.11b/g Radio Frequency Channels Channel802.11a Legal Power Output and Wireless Channels Table B-2802.11a Radio Frequency Channels U-NII BandUser Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 802.11a Turbo Mode Off Radio Frequency ChannelsTurbo Mode OFF Figure B-1 IEEE 802.11a Channel AllocationsWireless Security Overview WPA-PSKWEP Authentication WEP Overview802.1x Cisco LEAP802.11 Authentication Open System Steps 802.11 Authentication Shared Key Steps1 Authentication request sent to AP 2 AP authenticates Access Point AP128-bit WEP WEP Keys64-bit WEP How to Use WEP Parameters WEP Key Configuration802.1x Port Based Network Access Control B -12. The access point replies with an EAP-request identity message WPA Wireless Security B -1How Does WPA Compare to WEP? What are the Key Features of WPA Security? How Does WPA Compare to IEEE 802.11i?Figure B-5 WPA Overview Wireless NetworkLogin Authentication Figure B-6 WPA/802.1x Authentication Sequence C lie n t with a W P A -e n a b le d wire le ss a d a p te r a n d 2. The access point replies with an EAP-request identity message Michael WPA Data Encryption Key ManagementTemporal Key Integrity Protocol TKIP AES Support Is WPA Perfect?Product Support for WPA Wireless network adapters Wireless client programs User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111W ire le ss N e tworkin g B a sics 202-10076-01202-10076-01 User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111B -2 Appendix C Preparing Your PCs for Network Access Configuring Windows 98 and Me for TCP/IP NetworkingInstall or Verify Windows Networking Components Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking2. Double-click the Network icon Locate your Network Neighborhood icon Enabling DHCP in Windows 98 and MeChoose Settings, and then Control Panel Verify the following settings as shown User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111Client for Microsoft Network exists Ethernet adapter is present TCP/IP is presentSelecting Windows’ Internet Access Method Verifying TCP/IP PropertiesConfiguring Windows 2000 or XP for TCP/IP Networking Install or Verify Windows Networking ComponentsLocate your Network Neighborhood icon DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP orDHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP Click the Properties button to view details about the connection Right click on Local Area Connection and select Properties. DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in WindowsVerify that Obtain an IP address Obtain an IP address automatically is selected Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP or 3. Type ipconfig /all202-10076-01 User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111C -1 202-10076-01 GlossaryG los s a ry User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol202-10076-01 Domain Name202-10076-01 User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111Internet service provider User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 202-10076-01router Routing Information ProtocolUser Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 Wi-FiWindows Internet Naming Service Wireless Network Name SSIDG los s a ry User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111202-10076-01 Index Numerics