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- Page 1 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...
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Page 2: Technical Support
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. - Page 3 • 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.
- Page 4 [Italian] USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE. NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter Latviski Ar šo deklarç, ka WN111v2 [Latvian] atbilst Direktîvas 1999/5/EK bûtiskajâm prasîbâm un citiem ar to saistîtajiem noteikumiem.
- Page 5 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:...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
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 ............. - Page 8 NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual 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 ..................
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Page 9: About This Manual
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. -
Page 10: How To Use This Manual
• 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. - Page 11 NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual • 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.
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Page 13: Basic Setup
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™ Wireless-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... -
Page 14: Observe Wireless Location And Range Guidelines
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual • 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. -
Page 15: What Is In The Box
• 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. -
Page 16: Connecting To Wireless Networks And The Internet
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual 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 WN111v2 software, the icon appears on the desktop and in the right on the Windows task bar. -
Page 17: Smart Wizard Status Bar
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. -
Page 18: Wireless-N Usb Adapter Led
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual Understanding the Status Bar (continued) 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. Data rate To optimize the wireless data rate (throughput), connect to a network with a high- speed router or access point and a high-speed Internet connection. -
Page 19: Upgrading The Wn111V2 Software
RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 option, and follow the screen prompts. Upgrading the WN111v2 Software Upgrades might be available at the NETGEAR website. To install an upgrade, follow these steps. 1. Write down the settings for any profiles that you want to save. They will not be retained. - Page 20 NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual v1.0, May 2008...
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Page 21: Network Connections And Wireless Security
If you chose the Windows XP or Windows Vista Zero Configuration utility during installation, and now you want to use the Smart Wizard that is installed on your PC, you must disable the Windows utility. If you are working with the Vista configuration utility, see the NETGEAR online application note at: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm... -
Page 22: Using The Smart Wizard To Modify Your Settings
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual Using the Smart Wizard to Modify Your Settings These instructions explain how to use the NETGEAR WN111v2 Smart Wizard to change the wireless-N USB adapter wireless settings. When you installed the software from the Resource CD, the icon appears on your desktop and in the Windows system tray. -
Page 23: Joining A Network
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual The screen shows the following information for each network scanned: • Network Name (SSID). The name assigned to a wireless network. This is the same as the SSID or ESSID configuration parameter. Note that as a security measure, some wireless access points do not broadcast their SSID. -
Page 24: Using Push 'N' Connect (Wps) To Connect To A Wireless Network
Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Connect to a Wireless Network An access point or router that supports WPS has a WPS symbol. Some NETGEAR products include NETGEAR’s Push 'N' Connect feature. This feature is based on the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) standard (for more information, see http://www.wi-fi.org). - Page 25 • Starting with the adapter, do one of the following: – Connect during initial installation. Refer to 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.
- Page 26 NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual Using a WPS Push Button to Connect to a Wireless Access Point or Router To join a network using a push button: 1. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. On the status bar, click Join a Network. The...
- Page 27 NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual Generating a PIN to Connect to a Wireless Access Point or Router There are two ways to enable the wireless-N USB adapter to join a wireless network: using the router or access point’s security PIN; or using the wireless-N USB adapter’s security PIN (the wireless-N USB adapter can generate a PIN to connect to the router).
- Page 28 NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual The adapter will connect with the router. Figure 2-6 • To use the adapter’s security PIN, select the bullet for the adapter to generate a random PIN, as shown in Figure 2-7.
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Page 29: Creating A Profile
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual Creating a Profile The WN111v2 Smart Wizard uses profiles to store all the settings for a particular wireless network. There are two special profile names: Default and Profile. • Default. The profile named Default automatically scans for any available network. You cannot change this profile name. - Page 30 NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual 1. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings tab displays: Figure 2-8 2. Enter the network settings. a. In the Network Type section, make sure that Access Point (Infrastructure) is selected.
- Page 31 NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual Setting up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile The Computer-to-Computer setting uses Ad Hoc mode. Ad Hoc mode is an 802.11 networking framework in which devices or computers communicate directly with each other, without the use of a router or access point.
- Page 32 NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual b. Click Apply, then click Close to exit the Smart Wizard, or click Cancel to return to the previous settings. 4. Configure the computer network settings. a. Configure each computer with either a static IP address or with the IPX protocol.
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Page 33: Starting A Computer-To-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual Starting a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 1. On the Settings tab of the Smart Wizard, select or type the network name (SSID). 2. Select the Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) network type. -
Page 34: Wireless Network Name (Ssid) And Security Settings
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual Connect (WPS) to set up WPA-PSK [TKIP] security (see “Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Connect to a Wireless Network” on page 2-4). Otherwise, you can manually set one of the following types of wireless security used for home networks: •... -
Page 35: Setting Up Wpa-Psk [Tkip] Or Wpa2-Psk [Aes] Security
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual – Passphrase: ______________________________ These characters are case-sensitive. Enter a word or group of printable characters. When you use WPA-PSK, the other devices in the network cannot connect unless they are set to WPA-PSK as well, and are configured with the correct passphrase. -
Page 36: Setting Up Wep Encryption Security
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual c. In the Security section, select WPA-PSK [TKIP] or WPA2-PSK [AES], and enter the passphrase. Figure 2-13 For more about WPA2-PSK, see the link to “Wireless Communications:” in Appendix 3. Save your settings in a profile. - Page 37 NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual c. In the Security section, select WEP. Figure 2-14 3. Select the WEP encryption strength you will use. • 64-bit WEP data encryption • 128-bit WEP data encryption Note: Larger encryption keys require more processing and may slow the communications response times.
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Page 38: Smart Wizard Statistics And Advanced Settings
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual Smart Wizard Statistics and Advanced Settings The Smart Wizard provides the ability to track transmit and send use statistics to monitor trend data through your router. It also provides some advanced settings capabilities, which should be used with caution. -
Page 39: About Your Smart Wizard
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual About Your Smart Wizard The About tab displays the current version information. Figure 2-16 The following information is displayed in the About tab: • Device: – Regional Domain. This is the region setting for the wireless adapter. The approved channels for the region are automatically scanned. -
Page 40: Advanced Settings
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual – Date. The release date of the Smart Wizard. Advanced Settings The default advanced settings usually not require adjustment. Except for the power saving setting, changing any of the settings incorrectly could cause your wireless connection to fail. On the Settings tab, click the Advanced Settings button to display the settings. - Page 41 NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual • RTS/CTS Threshold. The packet size that is used to determine whether it should use the CSMA/CD (Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection) mechanism or the CSMA/CA (Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance) mechanism for packet transmission.
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Page 43: Chapter 3 Wireless Network Performance
Chapter 3 Wireless Network Performance This chapter explains how to use your RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 to connect to your wireless local area network (WLAN) and how to maximize the performance of your WN111v2 within your network. Included are scenarios for setting up your network in a mixed use environment and the trade-off of using different types of technology—wireless, wired, Powerline, etc. -
Page 44: Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual Avoid windows unless communicating between buildings. Place wireless devices away from various electromagnetic noise sources, especially those in the 2400–2500 MHz frequency band. Common noise-creating sources are: – Computers and fax machines (no closer than 1 foot) –... -
Page 45: Soho Networking Technologies
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual Figure 3-1 In planning your network, think about which tasks will have the heaviest traffic flow between them. Examples are: • A media center in one room streaming high-definition video from a server in another room •... -
Page 46: Assessing Your Network Speed Requirements
For connecting rooms or floors that are blocked by obstructions or are distant vertically, consider networking over your building’s AC wiring. NETGEAR’s Powerline HD family of products delivers up to 200 Mbps to any outlet, while the older-generation XE family of products delivers 14 Mbps or 85 Mbps. - Page 47 NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual • Streaming HD video requires 10 to 30 Mbps per stream. Because latency and packet loss can disrupt your video, plan to provide at least twice the capacity you need. •...
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Page 49: Chapter 4 Troubleshooting
Adapter WN111v2. For information about connecting to wireless networks and the Internet, see “Basic Setup” in Chapter Troubleshooting Tips Use the following information to solve common problems you may encounter. Also, refer to the knowledge base on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support. Table 4-1. Troubleshooting Tips Problem Action The LED is not lit. - Page 50 NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual Table 4-1. Troubleshooting Tips (continued) Problem Action Throughput is only 54 Mbps or only 14 The RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 can Mbps. operate at faster speeds. • At 54 Mbps you are probably connecting to a standard 802.11g network.
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Page 51: Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly You must click the Initiate Ad Hoc button before you click Apply. Here is how you start an Ad Hoc network: 1. Fill in the Network Name (SSID) field. - Page 52 NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual v1.0, May 2008...
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Page 53: Appendix A Technical Specifications And Factory Default Settings
Appendix A Technical Specifications and Factory Default Settings Technical Specifications The following table provides technical specifications for the wireless-N USB adapter. Antenna 1 integrated internal wireless antenna Standards 802.11n, 802.11g, or 802.11b Radio Data Rate 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54, 08, 140, 246, and 300 Mbps (Auto Rate Sensing) Frequency 2.4 GHz to 2.5 GHz CCK and OFDM Modulation) -
Page 54: Factory Default Settings
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual Factory Default Settings The following table lists the default settings of your wireless-N USB adapter. Feature Description Smart Wizard Enabled Wireless Wireless Communication Enabled Wireless Network Name (SSID) Any (will connect to first wireless network that responds) -
Page 55: Appendix B Related Documents
Appendix B Related Documents This appendix provides links to reference documents you can use to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product. Document Link Windows XP and Vista http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/ Wireless Configuration index.htm Utilities Application Note Internet Networking and http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm... - Page 56 NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual v1.0, May 2008...