Netgear WN111v1 Installation Guide

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NETGEAR RangeMax™ Next Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111

These setup instructions assume that you will connect to an access point or wireless router.
Estimated completion 10 minutes.

Installation

1. First, install the WN111
software.

Insert the Resource CD. If the CD main page
does not appear, double click Autorun.exe on
the CD.

a. Click Install the Software. The Check

for Updates window opens.

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 instructions for the InstallShield wizard and the NETGEAR

Smart Wizard.

• For Windows XP, if a Windows logo testing message appears, click
Continue Anyway.

• If a message that Windows Vista cannot verify the publisher of this driver
appears, click Install this driver software anyway.

d. When the Installation Complete message appears, click Next.

2. Now, connect the wireless USB
adapter.

a. Locate an available USB port on your PC.
b. Connect the USB cable to the WN111 and

insert the other end of the cable into the
USB slot on your PC. See “Placing the
USB Adapter Cradle”on the other side of
this card.

c. For Windows XP computers, the Found New Hardware Wizard opens. Follow

the wizard prompts.

d. For Windows Vista the WN111 is automatically added with the installed driver.

3. 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 the Windows
configuration utilities.

• NETGEAR Smart Wizard: Reveals

more information about each network
and makes it easier to troubleshoot
network connection problems.

• Windows configuration utilities: See the Windows documentation or

“Using Windows XP and Vista Wireless Configuration Utilities” at:
http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm.

b. Click Next to accept the NETGEAR Smart

Wizard.
You will be prompted to let the wizard help

you connect to a network (recommended).

c. Click Next to accept.

4. Connect to a wireless network.

a. Select the wireless network from the drop-

down list, and the wizard records your
choice.

Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast
the Network Name (SSID). These networks
are in the drop-down list, but the Network
Name (SSID) is blank.

If the network uses security , then the Smart
Wizard detects it.

b. Follow the Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for saving a Profile.
c. After you have reviewed the settings, click Finish.

Hidden network

The WN111 icon appears in the system tray and on the desktop; and the Settings
page opens. The wizard initiates your wireless connection. It could take up to a minute for
your wireless connection to be established. Check the status bar.

Using the Status Bar

The status bar is located at the bottom of the Settings page.

Security

Wireless

network

Join a Network

Understanding the Status Bar

Wireless network Identifies which wireless network you have joined.
Security • Locked: security enabled.

• Unlocked: security not enabled.

Channel The wireless channel used by the network. If many wireless networks

in your area use the same channel they can interfere with one
another.

Throughput Wireless throughput measured in Mega bits per second. To optimize

throughput, connect to a network with a high-speed router or access
point, and a high-speed Internet connection.

Signal strength More dots indicates a stronger signal. Usually, you will experience

higher throughput when the signal is strongest.
Join a Network Click Join a Network to open the Connection Wizard.
Connection

status

Identifies the status of your network connection.

• Connected to Internet: Wireless Internet connection is OK.

• Connected to Router: Wireless connection to the router is OK but
the router is not connected to the Internet.

• 169.254.x.x or ___.___.___.___ : The wireless connection to the
router is OK but there is a problem with the router. See the online
help or the NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter
WN111 User Manual on the Resource CD.

Channel

Throughput

Signal
strength

Connection status

Placing the USB Adapter Cradle

You can attach the RangeMax WN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter directly to a USB port
on your computer, or use the USB cable to extend the range and obtain better wireless
reception.

Follow these instructions to use the USB cable, plastic cradle, and loop and hook fastener
provided in the package for better USB Adapter placement on a notebook computer:

1. The wireless USB adapter comes with three black fasteners. Locate the one that has a
prickly side and attach it to the plastic cradle on the middle of the outside rear.

2. Insert the RangeMax 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
notebook monitor near the top for
better reception.

Note: The last piece fastener can be
placed on the side of your PC monitor
nearest your wireless access point, if
you are using the USB Adapter with a
desktop PC.

4. Join the pieces of the fastener to attach
the USB Adapter in the plastic cradle
to the notebook or desktop monitor.

Technical Support

After completing the Smart Wizard configuration assistant, locate the serial number on the
bottom label of your product and use it to register your product at
http://www.NETGEAR.com/register.

Registration on the website or over the phone is required before you can use our telephone
support service. The phone numbers for worldwide regional customer support centers are
on the Warranty and Support Information card that came with your product.

Go to http://www.netgear.com/support for product updates and Web support.

See the installation instructions for your
operating system before attaching the USB cable to the USB Adapter and your computer.

July, 2007

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