Netgear orporated 08100079 User Manual
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
202-10384-01
May 2008
©2008 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Statement of Conditions
In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to
make changes to the products described in this document without notice.
NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit
layout(s) described herein.
Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications
Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic,
building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate.
Safety and Regulatory Notices
FCC Statement
The WN111v2 has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
These limits are designed to provide rea sonabl e pr otecti on ag ai nst harmful int erferen ce in a resi dentia l in stal lation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used according to the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which is found by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment or devices
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• Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver’s
• Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance
FCC Caution: Any change or modification to the product not expressly approved by Netgear could void the user’s
authority to operate the device.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements
SAR Statement
The NETGEAR WN111v2 has been tested for body-worn Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) compliance. The FCC has
established detailed SAR requirements and has established that these requirements have been met while installed in host
notebook computer.
RF Exposure Information
The radio module has been evaluated under FCC Bulletin OET 65C (01-01) and found to be compliant to the
requirements as set forth in CFR 47 Sections, 2.1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from radio frequency
devices. This model meets the applicable government requirements for exposure to radio frequency waves. The highest
SAR level measured for this device was 1.380 W/kg.
Canadian Department of Communications Industry Canada (IC) Notice
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B
est conforme à la norme NMB-003 et CNR-210 du Canada.
Industry Canada Statement
This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device m ust acce pt a ny interfer ence received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF
exposure compliance. T o maintain compliance with IC RF exposure compliance requirements,
please follow operation instruction as documented in this manual.
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Europe - EU Declaration of Conformity
A printed copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity certificate for this product is provided in the WN111v2 product
package.
Èesky
[Czech]
Dansk
[Danish]
Deutsch
[German]
Eesti
[Estonian]
English Hereby, NETGEAR, Inc., declares that this NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0
Español
[Spanish]
Ελληνική
[Greek]
Français
[French]
Italiano
[Italian]
Latviski
[Latvian]
Lietuviø
[Lithuanian]
Nederlands
[Dutch]
NETGEAR, Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0
Adapter WN111v2
ustanoveními smìrnice 1999/5/ES.
Undertegnede NETGEAR, Inc. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr NETGEAR
RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2
øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
Hiermit erklärt
USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2
und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet.
Käesolevaga kinnitab NETGEAR, Inc. seadme NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB
2.0 Adapter WN111v2
tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele.
Adapter WN111v2
provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Por medio de la presente NETGEAR, Inc. declara que el NETGEAR RangeMax
Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2
cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ NETGEAR, Inc. ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-
N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2
ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ.
Par la présente NETGEAR, Inc. déclare que l'appareil NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N
USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2
dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE.
Con la presente
USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2
pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.
Ar šo NETGEAR, Inc. deklarç, ka NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter
WN111v2
noteikumiem.
Šiuo NETGEAR, Inc. deklaruoja, kad šis NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0
atbilst Direktîvas 1999/5/EK bûtiskajâm prasîbâm un citiem ar to saistîtajiem
Adapter WN111v2
Hierbij verklaart
2.0 Adapter WN111v2
relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG.
je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslušnými
overholder de væsentlige krav og
NETGEAR, Inc., dass sich das Gerät NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N
in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen
vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist
is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant
cumple con los requisitos esenciales y
ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ
est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres
NETGEAR, Inc. dichiara che questo NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N
è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni
atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.
NETGEAR, Inc. dat het toestel NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB
in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere
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Malti
[Maltese]
Magyar
[Hungarian]
Polski [Polish] Niniejszym NETGEAR, Inc. oœwiadcza, ¿e NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0
Português
[Portuguese]
Slovensko
[Slovenian]
Slovensky
[Slovak]
Suomi
[Finnish]
Svenska
[Swedish]
Hawnhekk, NETGEAR, Inc., jiddikjara li dan NETGEAR RangeMax W i reless-N USB 2.0
Adapter WN111v2
hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC.
Alulírott, NETGEAR, Inc. nyilatkozom, hogy a NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB
2.0 Adapter WN111v2
irányelv egyéb elõírásainak.
Adapter WN111v2
postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC.
jikkonforma mal-tiijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti orajn relevanti li
megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC
jest zgodny z zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozosta³ymi stosownymi
NETGEAR, Inc. declara que este NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter
WN111v2
1999/5/CE.
está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva
NETGEAR, Inc. izjavlja, da je ta NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter
WN111v2
ES.
v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi doloèili direktive 1999/5/
NETGEAR, Inc. týmto vyhlasuje, že NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter
WN111v2
ES.
spåòa základné požiadavky a všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/
NETGEAR, Inc. vakuuttaa täten että NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0
Adapter WN111v2
koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.
Härmed intygar NETGEAR, Inc. att denna [utrustningstyp] står I överensstämmelse med
de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv
1999/5/EG.
tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä
Product and Publication Details
Model Number: WN111v2
Publication Date: May 2008
Product Family: Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter
Product Name: NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2
Home or Business Product: Home
Language: English
Publication Part Number: 202-10384-01
Publication Version Number: 1.0
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Contents
About This Manual
Conventions, Formats, and Scope ................................................................................... ix
How to Use This Manual ...................................................................................................x
How to Print This Manual ..................................................................................................x
Chapter 1
Basic Setup
What You Need Before You Begin .....................................................................................1
Verify System Requirements .............................. .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ..1
Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines .....................................................2
What Is in the Box .............................................................................................................3
WN111v2 Default Wireless Settings .................................................................................. 3
Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet ...........................................................4
WN111v2 Icon ............................. ... ... .... .......................................... ... ... .....................4
Smart Wizard Status Bar .............................................................................................5
Wireless-N USB Adapter LED .....................................................................................6
Removing the WN111v2 Software .....................................................................................6
Upgrading the WN111v2 Software .....................................................................................7
Chapter 2
Network Connections and Wireless Security
Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility ..............................................................1
Using the Smart Wizard to Modify Your Settings ...............................................................2
Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area ....................................................................2
Joining a Network ...................................... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ........................................3
Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Connect to a Wireless Network ............................4
Creating a Profile ................................... ... ... ... .......................................... ... ...............9
Starting a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection ............................13
About Wireless Security ..................................................................................................13
Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings .............................................14
Setting Up WPA-PSK [TKIP] or WPA2-PSK [AES] Security .....................................15
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Setting Up WEP Encryption Security ........................................................................16
Smart Wizard Statistics and Advanced Settings .............................................. ................18
Monitoring Statistics ..... ... ... ... .... .......................................... ... ... ................................18
About Your Smart Wizard ..........................................................................................19
Advanced Settings ....................................................................................................20
Chapter 3 Wireless Network Performance
Optimizing Wireless Performance .....................................................................................1
Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth .................................................................................2
SOHO Networking Technologies ........ .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ........................3
Assessing Your Network Speed Requirements ...........................................................4
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Tips .........................................................................................................1
Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly .............................. ............................................... 3
Windows XP Occasional Connection Problems ........................................ ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ..3
Appendix A Technical Specifications and Factory Default Settings
Technical Specifications .....................................................................................................1
Factory Default Settings ....................................................................................................2
Appendix B Related Documents
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About This Manual
The NETGEAR® RangeMax™ Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual describes
how to configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter
WN111v2. The procedures in this manual assume that you have installed the adapter as described
in the Installation Guide for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2,
provided with your wireless-N USB adapter and on the Resource CD.The information in this
manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills.
Conventions, Formats, and Scope
The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in the following paragraphs:
• Typographical Conventions. This manual uses the following typographical conventions:
Italic Emphasis, books, CDs, file and server names, extensions
Bold User input, IP addresses, GUI screen text
Fixed Command prompt, CLI text, code
italic URL links
• Formats. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages:
Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest.
Tip: This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources.
Warning: Ignoring this type of note may result in a malfunction or damage to the
equipment.
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• Scope. This manual is written for the RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2
according to these specifications:
Product Version NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2
Manual Publication Date May 2008
For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the
NETGEAR website in Appendix B, “Related Documents.
Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. website at
http://www.netgear.com/support.
How to Use This Manual
The HTML version of this manual includes the following:
• Buttons, and , for browsing forwards or backwards through the manual one page
at a time
• A button that displays the table of contents and an button. Double-click on a
link in the table of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is described in the
manual.
• A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. online knowledge base for the product
model.
• Links to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters.
How to Print This Manual
To print this manual, you can choose one of the following options, according to your needs.
• Printing a page from HTML. Each page in the HTML version of the manual is dedicated to
a major topic. Select File > Print from the browser menu to print the page contents.
• Printing from PDF. Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in
order to view and print PDF files. The Acrobat reader is available on the Adobe Web site at
http://www.adobe.com.
– Printing a PDF chapter. Use the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of any page.
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• Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left corner of any page in the chapter
you want to print. The PDF version of the chapter you were viewing opens in a
browser window.
• Click the print icon in the upper left of your browser window.
– Printing a PDF version of t he complete manual . Use the Complete PDF Manual link at
the top left corner of any page.
• Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left corner of any page in the manual.
The PDF version of the complete manual opens in a browser window.
• Click the print icon in the upper left of your browser window.
Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can
save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature.
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Chapter 1
Basic Setup
This chapter includes basic information about your RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter
WN111v2. Installation procedures are described in the Installation Guide for the NETGEAR
RangeMax™ W i reless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2, provided with your wireless-N USB adapter
and on the Resource CD. Advanced wireless network set up is covered in Chapter 2, “Network
Connections and Wireless Security.
Note: Indoors, computers can easily connect to 802.11 wireless networks at distances of
several hundred feet. Because walls do not always block wireless signals, others
outside your immediate area could access your network. It is important to take
steps to secure your network from unauthorized access. The wireless-N USB
adapter provides highly effective security features, which are covered in “About
Wireless Security” on page 2-13. Use the security features appropriate to your
needs.
What You Need Before You Begin
Verify that your computer meets the minimum system requirements and identify the wireless
network settings of the WLAN where you will connect before you install and connect your
wireless-N USB adapter.
Verify System Requirements
Before installing the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2, make sure
that these minimum requirements have been met:
• You must have a PC with a Pentium
available USB 2.0 or 1.1 port.
Note: The maximum speed of a USB v2.0 port is 480 Mbps. If your computer has a
USB v1.1 port, the WN111v2 is limited to that port’s maximum speed, which
is 14 Mbps.
300 MHz or higher compatible processor with an
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•A CD drive.
• 10 Mbytes of free hard disk space.
• Vista, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional, or Windows 2000. Some versions of
Windows ask for the original Windows operating system installation files to complete the
installation of the WN111v2 driver software.
Note: Windows XP users must install SP2 or install the KB822603 hot fix (update),
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-N 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 that varies significantly based on
the physical location of the computer with the wireless-N USB adapter. For best results, avoid
potential sources of interference, such as the following:
• 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 decreases if such materials are
between the devices.
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What Is in the Box
The product package should contain the following items:
• NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2
• USB cable and adapter cradle
• Installation Guide
• Resource CD, including:
– The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant
– This manual
– Installation Guide
• Warranty and Support information card
If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the
carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the product for repair.
WN111v2 Default Wireless Settings
If this is a new wireless network installation, use the factory default settings to set up the network
and verify wireless connectivity. If this is an addition to an existing wireless network, you will
need to identify the wireless network and wireless security settings that are already defined.
Your RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 factory default basic se ttings are:
• Network Name Service Set Identification (SSID): Any (First available network)
Note: In order for the RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 to
communicate with a wireless access point or wireless adapter, all devices must
be set up to use the same wireless network name (SSID).
• Network Mode (Infrastructure or Ad-hoc): Infrastructure
• Data security WEP, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-PSK encryption: Disabled
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Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet
The WN111v2 has indicators in three locations that show the status of your connection to a
wireless network and to the Internet:
• WN111v2 icon. After you install the WN11 1v2 software, the icon appears on the desktop
and in the right on the Windows task bar. It is color coded to show the status of the connection.
See “WN111v2 Icon .
• Smart Wizard status bar. Clicking on the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard. The
status bar at the bottom of the screen shows details about your wireless and Internet
connection. See “Smart Wizard Status Bar” on page 1-5, and “Using the Smart Wizard to
Modify Your Settings” on page 2-2.
• Adapter LED. The LED on the wireless-N USB adapter indicates the condition of your
wireless link. See “Wireless-N USB Adapter LED” on page 1-6.
WN111v2 Icon
The WN11 1v2 icon is on the desktop and in the W indows system tray, on one end of the task bar in
the Microsoft Windows desktop. The WN111v2 icon will c han ge colors depending on the
condition of the adapter. The following table describes the colors and conditions indicated.
Color Condition Description
Red The wireless-N USB adapter
has no connection to any
other wireless node.
Yellow The wireless-N USB adapter
has a connection with another
wireless node.
Green The wireless-N USB adapter
has a connection with another
wireless node.
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The wireless-N USB adapter cannot link to any other wireless
node, or the link is lost. Check your configuration, or try
moving to a location where the wireless signal quality is better.
The wireless link is weak. Move to a better location, such as
closer to the wireless access point. Also, look for possible
interference such as a 2.4 GHz cordless phone or large metal
surface.
The wireless-N USB adapter has established good
communication with an access point, and the signal quality is
strong.
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If you right-click theWN111v2 icon in the system tray, you can disable its Internet notification
feature by clearing the check mark enabling notification, as shown in
the following figure. If you
do so, then only the IP address is shown.
Figure 1-1
In Vista, there is one more option: Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard.
Figure 1-2
If you clear the check mark for Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard, the NETGEAR Smart Wizard is
disabled, and you must set up the wireless adapter with Vista auto-configuration.
Smart Wizard Status Bar
Click the icon to open the Smart Wizard Settings tab. The status bar is located at the bottom of
the Settings tab.
Security
Wireless
network
Join a Network
Figure 1-3
Channel
Data rate
Connection status
The following table describes how to interpret the Smart Wizard status bar.
Understanding the S tatus Bar
Wireless network Identifies which wireless network you have joined.
Security • A closed lock indicates that security is enabled.
• An open lock indicates an open network without wireless security.
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strength
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