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Verify the following settings as shown:

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

Verify the following settings as shown:

•Client for Microsoft Network exists

•Ethernet adapter is present

•TCP/IP is present

•Primary Network Logon is set to Windows logon

Click on the Properties button. The following TCP/IP Properties window will display.

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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 202-10076-01viii 202-10076-01C on te n ts Chapter About This Manual Audience, Scope, ConventionsHow to Print this Manual A b ou t T h is M a n u a lKey Features Chapter IntroductionAbout the WPN111 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?Chapter Basic Setup What You Need Before You BeginVerifying System Requirements 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 WPN111 Wireless Connection Indicators Interpreting the LED on the WPN111Status LED Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111202-10076-01 ColorChapter Configuration Understanding the Configuration OptionsUsing Configuration Profiles Connecting to an Access Point in Infrastructure Mode How to Configure an Infrastructure Mode Profile1. Run the WPN111 Configuration Utility 2. Configure the wireless Network settings 3. Save your settings in a Profilea. Type a descriptive name for the Profile in the “Profiles” field 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 securityHow to Configure WPA-PSK Encryption Security 3. Save your settings in a Profile4. Select the WEP encryption strength you will use. The choices are 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 TipsFrequently Asked Questions General QuestionsAd Hoc mode is not working correctly New Hardware Wizard appears after installation has completed I cannot connect to the AP that I want from the Networks browser listHow to get a PDF copy of the Manual User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111T rou b le s h ootin g Appendix A Technical Specifications T e ch n ica l S p e cifica tion s202-10076-01 User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 202-10076-01T e ch n ica l S p e cifica tion s Appendix B Wireless Networking Basics Wireless Networking OverviewInfrastructure Mode Ad Hoc Mode Peer-to-Peer Workgroup Network Name Extended Service Set Identification ESSIDWireless Channels 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 APWEP Keys 64-bit WEP128-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?Wireless Network Login AuthenticationFigure B-5 WPA Overview 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 WPA Data Encryption Key Management Temporal Key Integrity Protocol TKIPMichael Is WPA Perfect? Product Support for WPAAES Support 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 202-10076-01User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 B -2202-10076-01 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 Enabling DHCP in Windows 98 and Me Choose Settings, and then Control PanelLocate your Network Neighborhood icon 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 ComponentsDHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP or DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XPLocate your Network Neighborhood icon Click the Properties button to view details about the connection DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows Verify that Obtain an IP addressRight click on Local Area Connection and select Properties. Obtain an IP address automatically is selected Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP or 3. Type ipconfig /allUser Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 C -1202-10076-01 Glossary G los s a ry202-10076-01 User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol202-10076-01 Domain NameUser Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 Internet service provider202-10076-01 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 SSIDUser Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 202-10076-01G los s a ry Index Numerics