WPN111 Driver Version 2.0
for Windows Vista / XP and 2000

• This does not support Windows 98 or Windows ME.

Software version 2.0
Driver version 1.5.0.2102
Utility version 1.1.0.8

Published August 27, 2007

New Features and Enhancements

1. Added support for Windows Vista

To Upgrade

1. Download using the button below to a convenient place such as your desktop. 9.30 MB

2. Safely remove the adapter:

2a. Mouse over the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Windows system tray.

2b. Single-click the icon. A list of removable devices appears. (If you double-click, or if using Windows 2000, a large pop-up window appears, which can also be used.)

2c. Double-click the Safely Remove line with your adapter in it. A Safe to Remove Hardware notice appears.

2d. Pull the adapter out.

 

3. Uninstall the existing adapter software by selecting Start > Programs > NETGEAR WPN111 Adapter > Uninstall NETGEAR WPN111 WPN111 Smart Wizard.

4. Click Ok, and wait until the uninstall process completes.

5. Double-click the file you just downloaded to start the installation.

6. If a Security Warning window appears, click Run to continue.

7. Click Next on the Smart Wizard Welcome screen.

8. Click Accept to accept the license agreement.

9. Click Next to install in the default directory.

10. Click Next when the Software Installation Complete window appears.

11. Click OK to close the Smart Wizard.

12. Shut down your computer.

13. Plug the WPN111 adapter into your computer.

14. Turn your computer on, log in, and wait for it to completely reboot. Windows will find new hardware, and the NETGEAR Smart Wizard will automatically start.

16. Select the country where the computer will be used, and click Agree. Incorrect selection may cause performance problems.

17. Click Next to use the Smart Wizard to help with installation.

18. Click Next to get help with the installation.

19. The Selecting a Network window appears. Highlight the Network Name you want to connect to. If the Network Name (SSID) is blank, it means that network's router is not broadcasting its SSID. If you want to connect to that network, log in to the router, or ask your network administrator for the SSID.

20. Click Next.

21. If the network you selected uses WEP security, then a popup window appears. Click OK to continue. Click Next, and enter the WEP passphrase. Ask your administrator, if you don't have the passphrase. Click Next.

21. Click Next. The screen advances to the Saving Profile step. You do not have to enter a profile, but it's easier than reentering the network information.

22. Click Next, then Finish to close the installer.

23. A conformation message shows that your computer is connected to the Internet. Also the utility window displays. Now that the installation is finished, this is the window you will use in the future to examine available networks, etc. You may close or leave the Smart Wizard utility window open during normal operation.