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User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10026-01 Version 2.0 May 2004 202-10026-01
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10026-01 Version 2.0 May 2004 202-10026-01
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... to the notes in the United States and/or other countries. E-mail: support@netgear.com Web site: www.netgear.com Statement of Conditions In the interest of the Manufacturer/Importer It is hereby certified that the Model WG111v2 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter has been suppressed in this equipment on the market and has been granted...
... to the notes in the United States and/or other countries. E-mail: support@netgear.com Web site: www.netgear.com Statement of Conditions In the interest of the Manufacturer/Importer It is hereby certified that the Model WG111v2 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter has been suppressed in this equipment on the market and has been granted...
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... or modifications will not occur in accordance with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for correct handling. Declaration Of Conformity We NETGEAR, Inc., 4500 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054, declare under our sole responsibility that may cause harmful interference ... B digital device, pursuant to User This product does not contain any interference received, including interference that the model WG111v2 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter complies with the applicable requirements may become the cause of the FCC Rules. Equipment and Electronic Office Machines aimed at preventing...
... or modifications will not occur in accordance with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for correct handling. Declaration Of Conformity We NETGEAR, Inc., 4500 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054, declare under our sole responsibility that may cause harmful interference ... B digital device, pursuant to User This product does not contain any interference received, including interference that the model WG111v2 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter complies with the applicable requirements may become the cause of the FCC Rules. Equipment and Electronic Office Machines aimed at preventing...
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NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 Tested to Comply with the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of the European Community. In some EU / EFTA member states some restrictions may .... Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE PY3WG111V2 Modifications made to the product, unless expressly approved by NETGEAR, Inc., could void the user's right to check the current channel of operation and confirm that the device is certified for Switzerland and all countries...
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 Tested to Comply with the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of the European Community. In some EU / EFTA member states some restrictions may .... Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE PY3WG111V2 Modifications made to the product, unless expressly approved by NETGEAR, Inc., could void the user's right to check the current channel of operation and confirm that the device is certified for Switzerland and all countries...
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B-16 Changes to Wireless Access Points B-17 Changes to Wireless Network Adapters B-17 Changes to IEEE 802.11i B-10 What are the Key Features of WPA and WEP Wireless Clients is Discouraged ...... WEP Configuration Options B-6 Wireless Channels ...B-7 WPA Wireless Security B-8 How Does WPA Compare to WEP B-9 How Does WPA Compare to Wireless Client Programs B-18 Appendix C Preparing Your...
B-16 Changes to Wireless Access Points B-17 Changes to Wireless Network Adapters B-17 Changes to IEEE 802.11i B-10 What are the Key Features of WPA and WEP Wireless Clients is Discouraged ...... WEP Configuration Options B-6 Wireless Channels ...B-7 WPA Wireless Security B-8 How Does WPA Compare to WEP B-9 How Does WPA Compare to Wireless Client Programs B-18 Appendix C Preparing Your...
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... are shown enclosed in the Appendices, on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Resource CD, and on the NETGEAR Web site at www.netgear.com/support/main.asp. However, tutorial information is written according to these specifications: Table 1-1. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Chapter 1 About This Manual This chapter introduces...
... are shown enclosed in the Appendices, on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Resource CD, and on the NETGEAR Web site at www.netgear.com/support/main.asp. However, tutorial information is written according to these specifications: Table 1-1. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Chapter 1 About This Manual This chapter introduces...
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... button prints the current topic. The Show in Contents button locates the current topic in the Contents tab. Right pane. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 How to Use this Manual The HTML version of this manual includes these features. 1 2 3 Figure 1-1: HTML version of this button when a step...
... button prints the current topic. The Show in Contents button locates the current topic in the Contents tab. Right pane. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 How to Use this Manual The HTML version of this manual includes these features. 1 2 3 Figure 1-1: HTML version of this button when a step...
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... displayed will send the entire procedure to your printer supports printing two pages on the upper right of any page. - User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 How to Print this Manual To print this manual you were viewing. - Click the print icon in the upper left of paper...
... displayed will send the entire procedure to your printer supports printing two pages on the upper right of any page. - User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 How to Print this Manual To print this manual you were viewing. - Click the print icon in the upper left of paper...
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User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 1-4 About This Manual 202-10026-01
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 1-4 About This Manual 202-10026-01
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... compatible with Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP operating systems. Key Features The WG111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter provides the following features: • Reliable IEEE 802.11g and b standards-based wireless technology. • 54 Mbps high speed data transfer. It is a USB 2.0 device ... and helps you are traveling. About the WG111 The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 gives you ultimate mobility in your office or while you create a wireless network for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Chapter 2 Introduction This chapter introduces the features, package...
... compatible with Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP operating systems. Key Features The WG111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter provides the following features: • Reliable IEEE 802.11g and b standards-based wireless technology. • 54 Mbps high speed data transfer. It is a USB 2.0 device ... and helps you are traveling. About the WG111 The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 gives you ultimate mobility in your office or while you create a wireless network for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Chapter 2 Introduction This chapter introduces the features, package...
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.... 2-2 Introduction 202-10026-01 Driver and Wireless Assistant Software - The product package should contain the following items: • NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 • Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 - Keep the carton, including the ...Network Properties Configuration Tutorial - User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 What's in case you need to the plastic cradle • A USB adapter cable WG111 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Cradle USB Cable WG111 Resource CD, Installation guide...
.... 2-2 Introduction 202-10026-01 Driver and Wireless Assistant Software - The product package should contain the following items: • NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 • Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 - Keep the carton, including the ...Network Properties Configuration Tutorial - User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 What's in case you need to the plastic cradle • A USB adapter cable WG111 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Cradle USB Cable WG111 Resource CD, Installation guide...
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... are using . Use the procedure that corresponds to communicate with a wireless access point or wireless adapter, all devices must be configured with each other, without the use the factory default settings to set up the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 for the WG111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter to the version of Windows you are using . 3-4 Basic Setup...
... are using . Use the procedure that corresponds to communicate with a wireless access point or wireless adapter, all devices must be configured with each other, without the use the factory default settings to set up the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 for the WG111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter to the version of Windows you are using . 3-4 Basic Setup...
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... dialog box will appear. Choose the speed and channel for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 How to Start a Computer-to -Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Type. 3. In addition to the WG111 wireless security features, you can strengthen the security of the wireless data communications. User Manual for your network. Figure 4-5: Initiate Ad Hoc...
... dialog box will appear. Choose the speed and channel for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 How to Start a Computer-to -Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Type. 3. In addition to the WG111 wireless security features, you can strengthen the security of the wireless data communications. User Manual for your network. Figure 4-5: Initiate Ad Hoc...
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... utilization as a percentage the total possible. Access Point (Infrastructure) or Computer-to display the transmit performance, the receive performance, or the total of your wireless adapter. Total is the default. • Transmit Statistics: Identifies transmit megabits per second (Mbps), transmit packets per second (Tx Packets/s), total transmitted packets, and...-10026-01 Configuration The Transmit, Receive, and Total (TxRx) radio buttons let you select whether to -Computer (Ad Hoc). User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 • Mode: Identifies the type of...
... utilization as a percentage the total possible. Access Point (Infrastructure) or Computer-to display the transmit performance, the receive performance, or the total of your wireless adapter. Total is the default. • Transmit Statistics: Identifies transmit megabits per second (Mbps), transmit packets per second (Tx Packets/s), total transmitted packets, and...-10026-01 Configuration The Transmit, Receive, and Total (TxRx) radio buttons let you select whether to -Computer (Ad Hoc). User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 • Mode: Identifies the type of...
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...NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 About Page The About page displays the current software version information: Figure 4-10: About page The following information is displayed in a different region may violate local laws. • Driver Version: The wireless adapter driver version. • Driver Date: The wireless adapter... driver release date. • MAC Address: The MAC address of known MAC addresses. Operating the wireless adapter in the About page: • Regional...
...NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 About Page The About page displays the current software version information: Figure 4-10: About page The following information is displayed in a different region may violate local laws. • Driver Version: The wireless adapter driver version. • Driver Date: The wireless adapter... driver release date. • MAC Address: The MAC address of known MAC addresses. Operating the wireless adapter in the About page: • Regional...
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...if the threshold is to minimize collisions between hidden stations. Note: This setting is reserved for wireless testing and advanced configuration only. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 The Advanced Settings screen is shown below: Figure 4-12: Advanced Settings The following options ... Lowering the output power level lets you reduce the chance of interference with other nearby access points, but reduces the range of your wireless adapter, you will be enabled if the data frame size is to avoid collisions. Choices are Off, Maximum, or Dynamic. • ...
...if the threshold is to minimize collisions between hidden stations. Note: This setting is reserved for wireless testing and advanced configuration only. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 The Advanced Settings screen is shown below: Figure 4-12: Advanced Settings The following options ... Lowering the output power level lets you reduce the chance of interference with other nearby access points, but reduces the range of your wireless adapter, you will be enabled if the data frame size is to avoid collisions. Choices are Off, Maximum, or Dynamic. • ...
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... with a sniffing tool can monitor your network for less than a day and decode the encrypted messages. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 The IEEE introduced the WEP as an optional security measure to IETF's RFC 2284. How Does WPA Compare to change.... will have one year to update the keys. WPA user authentication is required in the second half of 2003, all access points and client wireless adapters on WPA as a user authentication mechanism. WPA offers the following benefits: • Enhanced data privacy • Robust key management • ...
... with a sniffing tool can monitor your network for less than a day and decode the encrypted messages. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 The IEEE introduced the WEP as an optional security measure to IETF's RFC 2284. How Does WPA Compare to change.... will have one year to update the keys. WPA user authentication is required in the second half of 2003, all access points and client wireless adapters on WPA as a user authentication mechanism. WPA offers the following benefits: • Enhanced data privacy • Robust key management • ...
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... device) attempting to authenticate the client. 2. The access point replies with an authenticator (802.11 access point). Wireless Networking Basics 202-10026-01 B-13 User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Client with a WPAenabled wireless adapter and supplicant (Win XP, Funk, Meetinghouse) For example, a WPA-enabled AP For example, a RADIUS server Figure...
... device) attempting to authenticate the client. 2. The access point replies with an authenticator (802.11 access point). Wireless Networking Basics 202-10026-01 B-13 User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Client with a WPAenabled wireless adapter and supplicant (Win XP, Funk, Meetinghouse) For example, a WPA-enabled AP For example, a RADIUS server Figure...
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The firmware is automatically updated when the wireless network adapter driver is obtain the new WPA-compatible driver and install the driver. B-18 202-10026-01 Wireless Networking Basics Changes to Wireless Client Programs Wireless client programs must be updated to permit the configuration of ... Microsoft Windows wireless client, all you have to do is loaded in the wireless adapter driver. To obtain the Microsoft WPA client program, visit the Microsoft Web site. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Microsoft has worked with many wireless vendors to...
The firmware is automatically updated when the wireless network adapter driver is obtain the new WPA-compatible driver and install the driver. B-18 202-10026-01 Wireless Networking Basics Changes to Wireless Client Programs Wireless client programs must be updated to permit the configuration of ... Microsoft Windows wireless client, all you have to do is loaded in the wireless adapter driver. To obtain the Microsoft WPA client program, visit the Microsoft Web site. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Microsoft has worked with many wireless vendors to...
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... with the Transfer Control Protocol (TCP) form TCP/IP. SSID A Service Set Identification is typically the configuration parameter for a wireless adapter. USB is a plug-and-play interface between networks. USB connector The plug end of the USB cable that forwards data between...thirty-two character (maximum) alphanumeric key identifying a wireless local area network. It corresponds to the ESSID in conjunction with the same SSID. USB Acronym for Universal Serial Bus. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 router A device that is connected to ....
... with the Transfer Control Protocol (TCP) form TCP/IP. SSID A Service Set Identification is typically the configuration parameter for a wireless adapter. USB is a plug-and-play interface between networks. USB connector The plug end of the USB cable that forwards data between...thirty-two character (maximum) alphanumeric key identifying a wireless local area network. It corresponds to the ESSID in conjunction with the same SSID. USB Acronym for Universal Serial Bus. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 router A device that is connected to ....