Windows XP RangeMaxTM WPN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter 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. 1. First, install the WPN111 software. a. b. Power on your PC, let the operating system boot up completely, and log in as needed. Insert the Resource CD for the WPN111 into your CD-ROM drive. The CD main page will load. Click the Install Driver & Utility link. Follow the InstallShield Wizard steps. You will be prompted to choose the country you are located in. 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. 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. 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. Place the USB Adapter Cradle You can attach the RangeMaxTM 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: c. d. e. 2. NEXT, INSERT THE WIRELESS USB 2.0 ADAPTER. a. b. 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. After a short delay, the Found New Hardware Wizard displays. Select Install the software automatically (Recommended) and click Next. Note: If a Windows XP logo testing warning appears, click Continue Anyway to proceed. 4. FINALLY, VERIFY WIRELESS NETWORK CONNECTIVITY. a. b. c. d. Verify that the status monitor information at the bottom of the utility matches your wireless network. Check the color of the WPN111 icon in the Windows system tray: green or yellow indicates a working connection; red indicates no connection. Check the WPN111 LED: blinking means attempting to connect; solid indicates a good connection; off means the WPN111 is not plugged in. 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 RangeMaxTM Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 Resource CD. 1. 2. 3. The RangeMaxTM 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. Insert the RangeMaxTM WPN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter in the plastic cradle. 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. c. Next you will be prompted to enable the NETGEAR Smart Wireless Settings Utility configuration utility. Click Yes 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. 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 2000 1. FIRST, INSTALL THE WPN111 SOFTWARE. Note: Windows 2000 may require you to be logged on with administrator rights. a. b. Power on your PC, let the operating system boot up completely, and log in as needed. Insert the Resource CD for the WPN111 into your CD drive. The CD main page will load. Click the Install Driver & Utility link. Follow the InstallShield Wizard steps. You will be prompted to choose the country you are located in. 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. d. Next, you will be prompted to choose the country where you are located. Select your location from the list. You will now see the WPN111 system tray icon in the lower right area of the Windows task bar. Technical Support PLEASE REFER TO THE SUPPORT INFORMATION CARD THAT SHIPPED WITH YOUR PRODUCT. By registering your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register, we can provide you with timely expert technical support. NETGEAR, INC. Support Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR (For US & Canada only) - 24 x7 phone support. See Support Information card for other countries. E-mail: support@NETGEAR.com - 24 x 7 online support. 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. Note: The status bar at the bottom of the utility reports the speed of your connection. 108 Mbps speed is only possible when your wireless network has a 108 Mbps access point such as in the NETGEAR WGT624 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router. c. d. e. © 2005 NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR, the Netgear logo and Everybody's connecting are trademarks or registered trademarks of Netgear, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Information is subject to change without notice. All rights reserved. 2. NEXT, INSERT THE WIRELESS USB 2.0 ADAPTER. a. b. c. 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. After a short delay, the Found New Hardware Wizard displays. Select Install the software automatically (Recommended) and click Next. Follow the Found New Hardware Wizard steps, click Finish when done, and if prompted, restart your computer. Note: If a Windows 2000 displays a Digital Signature Not Found warning, click Yes to continue the installation. 4. FINALLY, VERIFY WIRELESS NETWORK CONNECTIVITY. a. b. c. d. Verify that the status monitor information at the bottom of the utility matches your wireless network. Check the color of the WPN111 icon in the Windows system tray: green or yellow indicates a working connection; red indicates no connection. Check the WPN111 LED: blinking means attempting to connect; solid indicates a good connection; off means the WPN111 is not plugged in. 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 RangeMaxTM Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 Resource CD. February 2005