NETGEAR WPN111 Installation Guide

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RangeMax™ WPN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter
These basic setup instructions assume that you will connect to an access point, and you are
not using WEP security. Please refer to the online help and the Reference Manual on your
CD for instructions on configuring WEP, Ad-hoc mode, or advanced options.
Estimated Completion Time: 5-15 minutes for each notebook PC.
Place the USB Adapter Cradle
You can attach the RangeMax™ WPN111 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 velcro provided in the package
for better USB Adapter placement on a notebook
computer:
1. The RangeMax™ WPN111 Wireless USB 2.0
Adapter comes with 3 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™ WPN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter in
the plastic cradle.
3. Place one of the other pieces of velcro on the back of your
notebook monitor near the top for better reception.
Note: The last piece of velcro 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 velcro to attach the USB Adapter in the plastic cradle to the
notebook or desktop monitor.
See the installation instructions for your operating system before attaching the USB cable
to the USB Adapter and your computer.
Windows XP
1. First, install the WPN111 software.
a. Power on your PC, let the operating system boot up completely, and log in as
needed.
b. Insert the Resource CD for the
WPN111 into your CD-ROM drive.
The CD main page will load.
c. Click the Install Driver & Utility
link.
d. Follow the InstallShield Wizard steps.
You will be prompted to choose the
country you are located in.
e. Click Finish when done, and if
prompted by a Found New Hardware Wizard to install a “bootloader device,” do
so. Restart your computer if prompted.
2. NEXT, INSERT THE WIRELESS USB 2.0 ADAPTER.
a. Locate an available USB port on your PC. Connect the USB cable to the
WPN111 and insert the other end of the cable into the USB slot on your PC.
b. After a short delay, the
Found New Hardware
Wizard displays. Select
Install the software
automatically
(Recommended) and
click Next.
c. Next you will be
prompted to enable the
NETGEAR Smart Wireless Settings Utility configuration utility.
Click Ye s to accept this option.
If you choose No, you must read
the Windows XP documentation
for an explanation of how to use
the Windows XP wireless
network configuration utility.
Note: If a Windows
XP logo testing
warning appears,
click Continue
Anyway to proceed.
You will also be prompted to choose the country you are located in. Select
your location from the list.
d. Click Finish to complete the installation. You will see the
WPN111 system tray icon on the lower right portion of the
Windows task bar.
3. NOW, CONFIGURE YOUR WPN111 AND SAVE THE PROFILE.
a. Click the icon in the Windows system tray to open the WPN111 Smart
Wireless Settings Utility.
The utility opens to the
Settings tab page.
b. Change the Network
Name SSID to match
your network.
Tip: To view the available wireless networks, use the drop-down list or the
Networks tab and choose the one you want.
c. Click Apply to activate the connection.
Tip: Create work and home profiles. Then, activate whichever one you need for
your current location.
4. FINALLY, VERIFY WIRELESS NETWORK CONNECTIVITY.
a. Verify that the status monitor information at the bottom of the utility matches
your wireless network.
b. Check the color of the WPN111 icon in the Windows system tray: green or
yellow indicates a working connection; red indicates no connection.
c. Check the WPN111 LED: blinking means attempting to connect; solid indicates a
good connection; off means the WPN111 is not plugged in.
d. Verify connectivity to the Internet or network resources.
Note: If you are unable to connect, see the Troubleshooting chapter of the
Reference Manual on the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter
WPN111 Resource CD.

NETGEAR WPN111 Specifications

Wireless Specifications

wireless speeds	1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54, 108 Mbps
frequency (US)	2.412 ~ 2.462 GHz
frequency (Japan)	2.412 ~ 2.472 GHz
frequency (Europe ETSI)	2.412 ~ 2.472 GHz
frequency (Spain)	2.457 ~ 2.462 GHz
frequency (France)	2.457 ~ 2.472 GHz

Physical Specifications

dimensions	94.5 x 30.2 x 15.2 mm
weight	32 g