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

The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box appears. Verify that you have the correct Ethernet card selected in the Connect using: box and that the following two items are displayed and selected in the box of “Components checked are used by this connection:”

•Client for Microsoft Networks and

•Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

Click OK.

With Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) selected, click on Properties to open the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialogue box. Verify that

•Obtain an IP address automatically is selected.

•Obtain DNS server address automatically is selected.

Click OK to return to Local Area Connection Properties. Click OK again to complete the configuration process.

Restart the PC. Repeat these steps for each PC with this version of Windows on your network.

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NETGEAR, I n c User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111202-10076-01 2 02 -1 007 6 -01 V e rsion v1 . 0 F e b ru a ry 2Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer Technical SupportStatement of Conditions VCCI StatementDeclaration Of Conformity FCC Information to UserFCC Guidelines for Human Exposure Regulatory Compliance InformationRegulations Export RestrictionsCanadian Department of Communications Radio Interference 202-10076-01Configuration ContentsBasic Setup Chapter 1 About This Manual4 -1 TroubleshootingWireless Networking Basics 4 -1C on te n ts Appendix C Preparing Your PCs for Network AccessIndex 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?I n trod u ction User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111A Road Map for How to Get There From Here 202-10076-01202-10076-01 User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111A Road Map for How to Get There From Here If I Want To?I n trod u ction User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111A Road Map for How to Get There From Here 202-10076-01202-10076-01 User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111A Road Map for How to Get There From Here 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 p ort is 4 8 0 M b p s F ou n d N e w H a rd wa re W iza rdsp e e d is 1 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 202-10076-01 Interpreting System Tray Icon ColorsUser Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 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 4. Verify wireless connectivity to your network Connecting to Another PC in Ad-hoc ModeHow to Configure an Ad-hoc Mode Profile 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 Settings2. Configure the Security settings How to Configure WEP Encryption Security1. Run the WPN111 Configuration Utility 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 Radio Frequency Channels 802.11b/g Wireless ChannelsTable B-1 Channel802.11a Radio Frequency Channels 802.11a Legal Power Output and Wireless ChannelsTable B-2 U-NII BandTurbo Mode OFF User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111802.11a Turbo Mode Off Radio Frequency Channels Figure B-1 IEEE 802.11a Channel AllocationsWireless Security Overview WPA-PSK802.1x WEP AuthenticationWEP Overview Cisco LEAP1 Authentication request sent to AP 2 AP authenticates 802.11 Authentication Open System Steps802.11 Authentication Shared Key Steps 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 W ire le ss N e tworkin g B a sics Wireless network adapters Wireless client programsUser Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 202-10076-01User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 B -2202-10076-01 Install or Verify Windows Networking Components Appendix C Preparing Your PCs for Network AccessConfiguring Windows 98 and Me for TCP/IP Networking 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 Client for Microsoft Network exists Ethernet adapter is present Verify the following settings as shownUser Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 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 ry202-10076-01 202-10076-01 User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Domain NameUser Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 Internet service provider202-10076-01 router User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111202-10076-01 Routing Information ProtocolWindows Internet Naming Service User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111Wi-Fi Wireless Network Name SSIDUser Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 202-10076-01G los s a ry Index Numerics