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... to the online help and the Reference Manual on your CD-ROM drive. For Windows XP computers 1 First, install the WG111 Software a. Insert the 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Resource CD into a USB slot. The CD main page shown below will work and home profiles. c. Follow...computer. 2 Next, Install the WG111 Wireless Adapter Note: You should have a USB 2.0 port on the 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Resource CD for an explanation of the WG111. Older USB 1.1 ports will load. Insert the WG111 into your computer. Note: If a Windows XP logo testing warning appears, click ...
... to the online help and the Reference Manual on your CD-ROM drive. For Windows XP computers 1 First, install the WG111 Software a. Insert the 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Resource CD into a USB slot. The CD main page shown below will work and home profiles. c. Follow...computer. 2 Next, Install the WG111 Wireless Adapter Note: You should have a USB 2.0 port on the 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Resource CD for an explanation of the WG111. Older USB 1.1 ports will load. Insert the WG111 into your computer. Note: If a Windows XP logo testing warning appears, click ...
WG111v1 Installation Guide
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..., activate whichever one you are unable to connect, see the WG111 system tray icon Windows task bar. Check the color of the Reference Manual on the 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Resource CD. solid indicates a good connection; By registering your product at www.NETGEAR.com/register, we can provide you are trademarks or registered trademarks of the...
..., activate whichever one you are unable to connect, see the WG111 system tray icon Windows task bar. Check the color of the Reference Manual on the 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Resource CD. solid indicates a good connection; By registering your product at www.NETGEAR.com/register, we can provide you are trademarks or registered trademarks of the...
WG111v1 Product datasheet
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... available. Weight: 1.13 oz (32 g) • Environmental Specifications: - NETGEAR 1-year warranty System Requirements - Installation guide - WGT624 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router - WG311 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter - Notebook PC with WGE101 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Bridge NETGEAR 3 NETGEAR's WG111 provides wireless access to your desktop or notebook PC through the computer's USB port. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media Player are not included in the United States...
... available. Weight: 1.13 oz (32 g) • Environmental Specifications: - NETGEAR 1-year warranty System Requirements - Installation guide - WGT624 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router - WG311 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter - Notebook PC with WGE101 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Bridge NETGEAR 3 NETGEAR's WG111 provides wireless access to your desktop or notebook PC through the computer's USB port. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media Player are not included in the United States...
WG111v1 User Manual
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...your product. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, The Gear Guy and Everybody's Connecting are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in accordance with the regulations may occur due to the use or application of this document without notice. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or... the interest of the Manufacturer/Importer It is hereby certified that the Model WG111 wireless USB adapter has been suppressed in the Class B category (information equipment to be subject to certain restrictions. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may , however, be used in a residential...
...your product. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, The Gear Guy and Everybody's Connecting are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in accordance with the regulations may occur due to the use or application of this document without notice. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or... the interest of the Manufacturer/Importer It is hereby certified that the Model WG111 wireless USB adapter has been suppressed in the Class B category (information equipment to be subject to certain restrictions. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may , however, be used in a residential...
WG111v1 User Manual
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... You Begin 3-1 Verifying System Requirements 3-1 Observing Location and Range Guidelines 3-2 Two Basic Operating Modes 3-2 WG111 Default Wireless Configuration Settings 3-3 Basic Installation Instructions 3-4 For Windows XP Users Installing a WG111 3-5 For Windows 2000 & 98/Me Users Installing a WG111 3-9 WG111 Wireless Connection Indicators 3-13 Interpreting the LED on the WG111 3-13 Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors 3-14...
... You Begin 3-1 Verifying System Requirements 3-1 Observing Location and Range Guidelines 3-2 Two Basic Operating Modes 3-2 WG111 Default Wireless Configuration Settings 3-3 Basic Installation Instructions 3-4 For Windows XP Users Installing a WG111 3-5 For Windows 2000 & 98/Me Users Installing a WG111 3-9 WG111 Wireless Connection Indicators 3-13 Interpreting the LED on the WG111 3-13 Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors 3-14...
WG111v1 User Manual
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... an Ad-hoc Mode Profile 4-3 How to Start a Computer-to-Computer (Ad-Hoc) Network 4-6 Enabling Wireless Security Features 4-6 Identifying the Wireless Network Name (SSID) and WEP Security Settings ...........4-6 How to Configure WEP Encryption Security 4-7 Statistics Page ...4-9 ... B-6 Wireless Channels ...B-7 Appendix C Preparing Your PCs for Network Access Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking C-1 Configuring Windows 98 and Me for TCP/IP Networking C-1 Install or Verify Windows Networking Components C-1 Enabling DHCP in Windows 98 and Me C-3 Selecting Windows' Internet...
... an Ad-hoc Mode Profile 4-3 How to Start a Computer-to-Computer (Ad-Hoc) Network 4-6 Enabling Wireless Security Features 4-6 Identifying the Wireless Network Name (SSID) and WEP Security Settings ...........4-6 How to Configure WEP Encryption Security 4-7 Statistics Page ...4-9 ... B-6 Wireless Channels ...B-7 Appendix C Preparing Your PCs for Network Access Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking C-1 Configuring Windows 98 and Me for TCP/IP Networking C-1 Install or Verify Windows Networking Components C-1 Enabling DHCP in Windows 98 and Me C-3 Selecting Windows' Internet...
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Install or Verify Windows Networking Components C-6 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP or 2000 C-7 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP C-7 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows 2000 C-9 Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP or 2000 C-11 Glossary Index Contents ix 202-10026-01
Install or Verify Windows Networking Components C-6 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP or 2000 C-7 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP C-7 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows 2000 C-9 Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP or 2000 C-11 Glossary Index Contents ix 202-10026-01
WG111v1 User Manual
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...; Printing a "How To" Sequence of Steps in the upper left of the chapter you were viewing. - A new browser window opens showing the PDF version of the window. - Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on the upper right of the toolbar to print the currently displayed topic....selecting this feature. Click the print icon in the HTML View. Use the link at the top right of the browser window. - User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 How to Print this Manual To print this button when a step-by-step procedure is displayed will send the entire...
...; Printing a "How To" Sequence of Steps in the upper left of the chapter you were viewing. - A new browser window opens showing the PDF version of the window. - Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on the upper right of the toolbar to print the currently displayed topic....selecting this feature. Click the print icon in the HTML View. Use the link at the top right of the browser window. - User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 How to Print this Manual To print this button when a step-by-step procedure is displayed will send the entire...
WG111v1 User Manual
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... or while you ultimate mobility in an environment with Windows 98, 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. About the WG111 The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 gives you are traveling. Its auto-sensing...
... or while you ultimate mobility in an environment with Windows 98, 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. About the WG111 The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 gives you are traveling. Its auto-sensing...
WG111v1 User Manual
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... Get There From Here If I Want To? A wireless network 2. To learn about wireless networking security, see Chapter 3, "Basic Setup" and follow the instructions provided. Use Windows security features. How Do I Do? Note: Secure Internet sites such as security settings of the wireless network. A Road Map for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Table 2-1. What Do I ? Introduction 2-3 202-10026...
... Get There From Here If I Want To? A wireless network 2. To learn about wireless networking security, see Chapter 3, "Basic Setup" and follow the instructions provided. Use Windows security features. How Do I Do? Note: Secure Internet sites such as security settings of the wireless network. A Road Map for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Table 2-1. What Do I ? Introduction 2-3 202-10026...
WG111v1 User Manual
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... NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Table 2-1. What's Needed? Connect to the information provided in connection like Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. 2-4 Introduction 202-10026-01 Open an Internet browser such as illustrated in Infrastructure Mode" on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps 3. A browser like those from Infrastructure Mode, see "Preparing Your Computers for your WG111 in the requirements of Windows...
... NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Table 2-1. What's Needed? Connect to the information provided in connection like Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. 2-4 Introduction 202-10026-01 Open an Internet browser such as illustrated in Infrastructure Mode" on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps 3. A browser like those from Infrastructure Mode, see "Preparing Your Computers for your WG111 in the requirements of Windows...
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... software, see "Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking" on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Resource CD (230-10044-01) and the Help information provided in the Windows system you want to be enabled for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Table 2-1. The PC I Want To? Windows Domain settings are commonly managed by corporate computer support groups. and wired...
... software, see "Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking" on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Resource CD (230-10044-01) and the Help information provided in the Windows system you want to be enabled for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Table 2-1. The PC I Want To? Windows Domain settings are commonly managed by corporate computer support groups. and wired...
WG111v1 User Manual
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... Map for such information. configured with setting up Windows networking, refer to be enabled for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Table 2-1. Use printers in their homes, or small offices. Use the Windows connect to the wireless Add a Printer network needs to the PC Networking Tutorial on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Resource CD (230-10044-01) and the Help...
... Map for such information. configured with setting up Windows networking, refer to be enabled for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Table 2-1. Use printers in their homes, or small offices. Use the Windows connect to the wireless Add a Printer network needs to the PC Networking Tutorial on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Resource CD (230-10044-01) and the Help...
WG111v1 User Manual
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... walls. Both of these configuration options are covered below. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 • Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional, 2000, Me, 98SE or 98 Some versions of Windows may ask for basic network connectivity are available with the WG111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter. For example, this mode is attached to exchange files directly between the...
... walls. Both of these configuration options are covered below. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 • Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional, 2000, Me, 98SE or 98 Some versions of Windows may ask for basic network connectivity are available with the WG111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter. For example, this mode is attached to exchange files directly between the...
WG111v1 User Manual
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... corresponds to the version of Windows you will need to identify the wireless configuration and security parameters already defined. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 WG111 Default Wireless Configuration Settings If this is a new wireless network installation, use the factory default settings to set up the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 for Windows PCs. Your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 factory default basic settings...
... corresponds to the version of Windows you will need to identify the wireless configuration and security parameters already defined. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 WG111 Default Wireless Configuration Settings If this is a new wireless network installation, use the factory default settings to set up the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 for Windows PCs. Your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 factory default basic settings...
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User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Basic Installation Instructions Use the procedure below that corresponds to the version of Windows you are using. 3-4 Basic Setup 202-10026-01
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Basic Installation Instructions Use the procedure below that corresponds to the version of Windows you are using. 3-4 Basic Setup 202-10026-01
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Follow the InstallShield Wizard steps. Insert the Resource CD for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 For Windows XP Users Installing a WG111 Install the WG111 driver and configuration utility software. Select your computer. Click Finish when done, and if prompted restart your location ... to the CD and double-click on your PC, let the operating system boot up completely, and log in . a. Basic Setup InstallShield Wizard Note: If a Windows XP Certification warning appears, click Continue Anyway to proceed. 3-5 202-10026-01
Follow the InstallShield Wizard steps. Insert the Resource CD for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 For Windows XP Users Installing a WG111 Install the WG111 driver and configuration utility software. Select your computer. Click Finish when done, and if prompted restart your location ... to the CD and double-click on your PC, let the operating system boot up completely, and log in . a. Basic Setup InstallShield Wizard Note: If a Windows XP Certification warning appears, click Continue Anyway to proceed. 3-5 202-10026-01
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... in your PC. a. Note: Click Continue Anyway if you will see a "HI_SPEED USB Device Plugged into the USB slot on your computer. b. Next you must read the Windows XP documentation for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Install the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111. Connect the USB cable to the WG111 and insert the other end of the cable into non-I-SPEED...
... in your PC. a. Note: Click Continue Anyway if you will see a "HI_SPEED USB Device Plugged into the USB slot on your computer. b. Next you must read the Windows XP documentation for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Install the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111. Connect the USB cable to the WG111 and insert the other end of the cable into non-I-SPEED...
WG111v1 User Manual
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... home. If your network. The utility opens to activate the connection. Click Help for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Configure your WLAN settings are different from the NETGEAR default settings, you are Infrastructure mode, with these steps, click the Help button in the ...help information, or see "Enabling Wireless Security Features" on the Windows desktop or in the WG111 Configuration Utility to a wireless network which is not using the Smart Wizard Wireless Utility. Change the Network Name SSID to view the available wireless networks, and choose the one...
... home. If your network. The utility opens to activate the connection. Click Help for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Configure your WLAN settings are different from the NETGEAR default settings, you are Infrastructure mode, with these steps, click the Help button in the ...help information, or see "Enabling Wireless Security Features" on the Windows desktop or in the WG111 Configuration Utility to a wireless network which is not using the Smart Wizard Wireless Utility. Change the Network Name SSID to view the available wireless networks, and choose the one...
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off means the WG111 is not plugged in the Windows system tray: green or yellow indicates a working connection; c. Check the WG111 LED: blinking means attempting to the Internet or network resources. solid indicates a good connection; .... red indicates no connection. d. Note: If you are unable to connect, see "Troubleshooting" on page 3-14. 3-8 Basic Setup 202-10026-01 User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Verify wireless connectivity to your...
off means the WG111 is not plugged in the Windows system tray: green or yellow indicates a working connection; c. Check the WG111 LED: blinking means attempting to the Internet or network resources. solid indicates a good connection; .... red indicates no connection. d. Note: If you are unable to connect, see "Troubleshooting" on page 3-14. 3-8 Basic Setup 202-10026-01 User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Verify wireless connectivity to your...