The WPN111 is a network device manufactured by NETGEAR. Issues like weak Wi-Fi signal, slow DNS lookup, duplicate IP addresses, slow network and excessive CPU usage can be solved by updating this driver. This version of "WPN111_driver.zip" has been downloaded 8,011 times with a user rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 30 reviews. Our users report success installing this driver update on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 277.4 KB.
WPN111
Windows XP
WPN111_driver.zip (277.4 KB)
1.5.0.2102 (26-Sep-2005)
1.5.0.2102 (2005-09-26) via .inf
INSTRUCTIONS - Before plugging the WPN111 to your PC's USB port:
Paste netwpn11.inf, net5523.cat, ar5523.sys and ar5523.bin in the following directory:
C:/Windows/system32/drivers
Then plug the WPN111 USB Wireless Network Adapter in and you tell the New Hardw
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To get the WPN111 driver, click the green download button above. After you complete your download, move on to Step 2.
If the driver listed is not the right version or operating system, search our driver archive for the correct version. Enter NETGEAR WPN111 into the search box above and then submit. In the results, choose the best match for your PC and operating system.
Tech Tip: If you are having trouble deciding which is the right driver, try the NETGEAR Driver Update Utility. It is a software utility which automatically finds and downloads the right driver.
To find the newest driver, you may need to visit the NETGEAR website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.
After downloading the new driver, proceed with installation. On Windows, use the built-in Device Manager utility to manage your system's devices and drivers. To access it:
Right-click the Start button
Select "Device Manager" from the menu
Locate the device needing the update
Right-click the device and choose "Update driver"
Follow the on-screen prompts to install
Once complete, restart your computer to ensure the new driver is fully implemented and functioning properly.
This process helps maintain your system's performance and compatibility with various hardware components.
Tech Tip: Driver downloads and updates come in a variety of file formats with different file extensions. For example, you may have downloaded an EXE, INF, ZIP, or SYS file. Each file type has a slighty different installation procedure to follow.
For more help, visit our Driver Support Page for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| ar5523.bin | 149.4 KB | 27 Jul 2005 |
| ar5523.sys | 360.3 KB | 27 Jul 2005 |
| net5523.cat | 26 bytes | 27 Jul 2005 |
| netwpn11.inf | 13.5 KB | 26 Aug 2006 |
| readme_first.txt | 671 bytes | 28 Aug 2006 |