NETGEAR WN111v2 - RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0... User manual

RangeMax™Next
Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter Data Sheet
WN111
Experience the Next Generation – up to 300 Mbps Networking
• Upgrades your computer to Wireless-N Wi-Fi
• Faster downloads and file transfers plus enhanced media streaming
• Patented micro-antennas provide better speed and range than other N adapters
• Easy setup with Smart Wizard®installation software
• Maximum performance requires use with NETGEAR Wireless-N Routers
Features
• Delivers consistent wireless connections — no more dropped connections
or dead spots
• Provides enough bandwidth to support music downloads, file sharing and
multimedia applications†
• Backward compatible with Wireless-G hotspots
• Designed for your notebook or desktop PC
• Supports Windows®Vista™
24/7
T E C H N I C A L
SUPPORT*
1-888-NETGEAR (638-4327)
Email: [email protected]
2. 4 G Hz
draft 802.11n
Choose the NETGEAR
product that is designed
to meet your needs.
Which is the Best
Product for You?
Speed†
Coverage†
Surfing the Internet
Email and online chat
Public hotspot compatible
Streaming music
Multiple PCs wirelessly
connecting to the Internet
Internet phone calls (VoIP)
Heavy Internet usage
Larger homes and multiple rooms
Multimedia/video streaming
Multiplayer gaming
Simultaneous downloads, voice,
music, VoIP streaming
Networked entertainment and
streaming HD video
Networked or shared storage/
large file sharing
1x
1x
15x
10x
Wireless-G RangeMax™NEXT
Wireless-N
†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. NETGEAR makes
no express or implied representations or warranties about this product’s compatibility with any future standards.

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System Requirements
Desktop or notebook PC with Pentium
300 MHz-compatible processor or
higher
Available USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 slot
Microsoft®Windows®Vista™, XP,
2000 SP4
We recommend using this product
with RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N
routers (WNR834B/M, WNR854T
Gigabit version) and RangeMax NEXT
Wireless-N Modem Router (DG834N)
Physical Specifications
Dimensions: 94.5 x 30.2 x 15.2 mm
(3.72 x 1.19 x .6 in)
Weight: 21.5 g (0.76 oz)
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Wireless Speeds
802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps
802.11g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54
Mbps
802.11n draft: 6, 6.5, 13, 13.5, 19.5,
26, 27, 39, 40.5, 53, 54, 58.5, 65, 78,
81, 104, 108, 117, 121.5, 130, 135,
162, 216, 243, 270, 300 Mbps (300
Mbps when used with WNR834M &
WNR854T only)
Improves network performance
up to 50% when used with legacy
802.11b/g wireless routers
Standards
IEEE 802.11n draft specification, IEEE
802.11b, IEEE 802.11g 2.4 GHz
Security
Wi-Fi protected access (WPA2-PSK,
WPA-PSK)
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) 64-bit,
128-bit encryption for IEEE 802.11b
and IEEE 802.11g
Smart Wizard™ simplifies setup
and Touchless Wi-Fi Security makes
connecting to secure networks simple
and fast
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Warranty
NETGEAR 1-year warranty
Package Contents
RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N USB 2.0
Adapter (WN111)
Installation guide
Setup CD
Warranty/support information card
NETGEAR Related Products
RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Router
(WNR834B/M)
RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Router
– Gigabit Edition (WNR854T)
RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Modem
Router (DG834N
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RangeMax Next Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111
©2007 NETGEAR, Inc., the NETGEAR logo, Connect with Innovation, Everybody’s connecting, FrontView, the Gear Guy logo, IntelliFi,
ProSafe, RangeMax, ReadyNAS, RAIDar, RAIDiator, X-RAID, and Smart Wizard are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries
in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft and Windows are 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.
*Free basic installation support provided for 90 days from date of purchase. Advanced product features and configurations are not
included in free basic installation support; optional premium support available.
**Actual performance may vary due to operating conditions D-WN111-1
The RangeMax Next Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter, based on Wireless-N technology, provides 15X the
speed and 10X the range compared to 802.11g adapters, when paired with a Wireless-N Router. It
is backward compatible with legacy 802.11b/g wireless standard products. Smart Wizard®simplifies
setup and Touchless WiFi Security makes connecting to secure networks simple and fast. The
WN111 can plug in to any of the USB ports of your notebook or desktop computer to upgrade
it to high–speed Wireless-N.
The small form factor and performance of WN111 is made possible with the use of patented
Micro Antenna technology.
The WN111 secures enough bandwidth and range to support file sharing, MP3 downloads,
Internet phone calls, network gaming and multimedia applications all simultaneously and at
consistent speeds.†
What is NETGEAR’s
RangeMax Next Wireless-N?
Maximum performance
requires use with
RangeMax Next
Wireless-N Routers.
RangeMax NEXT
Wireless-N Routers
(WNR834B, WNR834M,
WNR854T)
Notebook connects
with RangeMax NEXT
Wireless-N USB 2.0
Adapter (WN111)