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NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 User Manual
Understanding the Status Bar (continued)
Channel
The wireless channel used by the network. If many wireless networks in your
area use the same channel, they can interfere with one another.
Data rate
To optimize the wireless data rate (throughput), connect to a network with a high-
speed router or access point and a high-speed Internet connection. See
Chapter 3, "Wireless Network
Signal strength
More dots indicates a stronger signal. Usually, you experience higher throughput
when the signal is strongest.
Join a Network
Click Join a Network to start the Connection Wizard.
Connection
The status of your network connection.
status
• Connected to Internet. The wireless Internet connection is OK.
• Connected to Router. The wireless connection to the router is OK, but the
router is not connected to the Internet.
169.254.x.x or ___.___.___.___. The wireless connection to the router is OK,
but there is a problem with the router. See the online help or
"Troubleshooting.
Wireless-N USB Adapter LED
The LED on the wireless-N USB adapter indicates the condition of the wireless link, as described
in the following table.
Wireless-N USB Adapter
Removing the WN111v2 Software
You can remove the wireless adapter software in these two ways:
•
Select the Windows Start menu > RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN111v2 program
group > uninstall option, and then follow the screen prompts.
1-6
Performance.
LED
Meaning
Off
• The wireless-N USB adapter is not plugged in to the USB
port.
• The wireless-N USB adapter is in power save mode (default
from power up or reset).
Blinking
• The wireless-N USB adapter is scanning for a network.
• The wireless-N USB adapter is sending or receiving data.
Solid
The wireless-N USB adapter is connected to a wireless
network, but it is not sending or receiving data.
v1.0, May 2008
Chapter 4,
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