NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual
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v2.0, February 2007
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Vista, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional, or Windows 2000. Some versions of
Windows may ask for the original Windows operating system installation files to complete the
installation of the WPN111 driver software.
Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines
Computers can connect over wireless networks indoors at a range which vary significantly based
on the physical location of the computer with the RangeMax WPN111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter.
For best results, avoid potential sources of interference, such as:
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Large metal surfaces
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Microwaves
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2.4 GHz Cordless phones
In general, wireless devices can communicate through walls. However, if the walls are constructed
with concrete, or have metal, or metal mesh, the effective range will decrease if such materials are
between the devices.
What Is In the Box
The product package should contain the following items:
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NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111
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Installation Guide for the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111
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NETGEAR CD
, including:
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Driver and Configuration Utility Software
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NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111 User Manual
(this document)
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Animated Network Properties Configuration Tutorial
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PC Networking Tutorial
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Warranty and Support information card
Note:
Windows XP users must install SP2 or install the KB822603 Hot fix, which fixes
the USB 2.0 Host controller driver. Go to the following link to install the Hot fix:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/
details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=733dd867-56a0-4956-b7fe-
e85b688b7f86