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v2.0, February 2007
Chapter 1
Basic Setup
This chapter describes how to install your RangeMax WPN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter and set
up basic wireless connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). Advanced wireless
network set up is covered in
Chapter 2, “Network Connections and Wireless Security”
.
What You Need Before You Begin
You need to verify that your computer meets the minimum system requirements and identify the
wireless network settings of the WLAN where you will connect before you can set up your
wireless USB adapter and connect.
Verify System Requirements
Before installing the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111, please make
sure that these minimum requirements have been met:
•
You must have a PC with a Pentium
®
300 MHz or higher compatible processor with an
available USB 2.0 or 1.1 port.
•
A CD drive.
•
5 Mbytes of free hard disk space.
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 RangeMax WPN111
Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter provides highly effective security features, which are
covered in
“Using Wireless Security Features” in Chapter 2
. Deploy the security
features appropriate to your needs.
Note:
The maximum speed of a USB v2.0 port is 480 Mbps. If your computer has a
USB v1.1 port, the WPN111 is limited to that port’s maximum speed, which is
14 Mbps.
