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... router or access point at : http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm b. You will connect to troubleshoot network connection problems. • Windows configuration utilities: See the Windows documentation or "Using Windows XP and Vista Wireless Configuration Utilities" at your location that supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS): Hidden Network The wireless networks in your area do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). Note: Hidden networks do not support WPS. For more information about WPS, see the NETGEAR Wireless-G USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual...
... router or access point at : http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm b. You will connect to troubleshoot network connection problems. • Windows configuration utilities: See the Windows documentation or "Using Windows XP and Vista Wireless Configuration Utilities" at your location that supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS): Hidden Network The wireless networks in your area do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). Note: Hidden networks do not support WPS. For more information about WPS, see the NETGEAR Wireless-G USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual...
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... the online help or the NETGEAR Wireless-G USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual on the middle of your area use the same channel they can interfere with one with three black fasteners. March 2008 Technical Support After completing the Smart Wizard configuration assistant, locate the serial number on your jurisdiction implementing the WEEE Directive. © 2008 by the network. The phone numbers for product updates and Web support. If disposed...
... the online help or the NETGEAR Wireless-G USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual on the middle of your area use the same channel they can interfere with one with three black fasteners. March 2008 Technical Support After completing the Smart Wizard configuration assistant, locate the serial number on your jurisdiction implementing the WEEE Directive. © 2008 by the network. The phone numbers for product updates and Web support. If disposed...
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NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings 2-14 Setting up WEP Encryption Security 2-15 Setting up WPA2-PSK Security 2-16 Setting up WPA-PSK Security 2-17 Advanced Settings ...2-19 Statistics Tab ...2-20 About Tab ...2-21 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Tips ...3-1 Ad Hoc Mode is Not Working Correctly 3-2 Appendix A Default Configuration Settings and Technical Specifications Default Configuration Settings A-1 Technical Specifications A-2 Appendix B Related Documents ii v1.0, March 2008
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings 2-14 Setting up WEP Encryption Security 2-15 Setting up WPA2-PSK Security 2-16 Setting up WPA-PSK Security 2-17 Advanced Settings ...2-19 Statistics Tab ...2-20 About Tab ...2-21 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Tips ...3-1 Ad Hoc Mode is Not Working Correctly 3-2 Appendix A Default Configuration Settings and Technical Specifications Default Configuration Settings A-1 Technical Specifications A-2 Appendix B Related Documents ii v1.0, March 2008
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... free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in Appendix B, "Related Documents." The PDF version of the chapter you can choose one page •A button that displays the table of contents and a button that displays an index. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website in order to view and print PDF files. Note: Product updates are available on the Adobe website...
... free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in Appendix B, "Related Documents." The PDF version of the chapter you can choose one page •A button that displays the table of contents and a button that displays an index. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website in order to view and print PDF files. Note: Product updates are available on the Adobe website...
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... Tip: If your browser window. Revision History Part Number Version Number Date 202-10240-02 1.0 March 2008 Description Product update: WPS feature added. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual - The PDF version of the complete manual opens in a browser window. • Click the print icon in the upper left corner of any page. • Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left corner of your printer supports printing two pages on...
... Tip: If your browser window. Revision History Part Number Version Number Date 202-10240-02 1.0 March 2008 Description Product update: WPS feature added. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual - The PDF version of the complete manual opens in a browser window. • Click the print icon in the upper left corner of any page. • Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left corner of your printer supports printing two pages on...
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... security WEP, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-PSK encryption: Disabled The section below provides instructions for setting up the network and verify wireless connectivity. This manual • Warranty and Support information card If any of the parts are between the devices. The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant - NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual In general, wireless devices can communicate through walls. However, if the walls are constructed with a wireless access point or wireless adapter, all devices must be set up to use the factory default settings to set up...
... security WEP, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-PSK encryption: Disabled The section below provides instructions for setting up the network and verify wireless connectivity. This manual • Warranty and Support information card If any of the parts are between the devices. The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant - NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual In general, wireless devices can communicate through walls. However, if the walls are constructed with a wireless access point or wireless adapter, all devices must be set up to use the factory default settings to set up...
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Installation NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual The instructions in this installation you can choose to your wireless network. Set up the wireless adapter to connect to install from the CD. 4. If not, you must: 1. Wireless security, advanced settings, and Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) instructions are for Updates. Click Install the Software.The Software Update Check screen displays: Figure 1-1 3. Installing the WG111v3 Software Note: Do not connect the wireless adapter until you are prompted to the Internet, click Check for an Access Point (...
Installation NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual The instructions in this installation you can choose to your wireless network. Set up the wireless adapter to connect to install from the CD. 4. If not, you must: 1. Wireless security, advanced settings, and Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) instructions are for Updates. Click Install the Software.The Software Update Check screen displays: Figure 1-1 3. Installing the WG111v3 Software Note: Do not connect the wireless adapter until you are prompted to the Internet, click Check for an Access Point (...
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... computer. Using the Smart Wizard to the 14 Mbps of the WG111v3 will be limited to Set up Your Wireless Adapter You can set up the wireless adapter with the installed driver. The wireless adapter is automatically added with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utilities. • NETGEAR Smart Wizard: Reveals more information about each network and makes it to "Windows XP and Vista Wireless Configuration Utilities" on page B-1. 1-4 v1.0, March 2008 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Connecting the Wireless Adapter After...
... computer. Using the Smart Wizard to the 14 Mbps of the WG111v3 will be limited to Set up Your Wireless Adapter You can set up the wireless adapter with the installed driver. The wireless adapter is automatically added with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utilities. • NETGEAR Smart Wizard: Reveals more information about each network and makes it to "Windows XP and Vista Wireless Configuration Utilities" on page B-1. 1-4 v1.0, March 2008 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Connecting the Wireless Adapter After...
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... a wireless access point or router in the network supports a Wi-Fi Protected System (WPS), there are two possibilities: • If a wireless access point or router in the network supports WPS, a WPS screen displays. You will be prompted to let the wizard help you have connected the wireless adapter, the following screen displays: Figure 1-3 To use the Smart Wizard to configure the wireless adapter: 1. Click Next to accept the Smart Wizard. Click Next to accept. 3. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual After you connect...
... a wireless access point or router in the network supports a Wi-Fi Protected System (WPS), there are two possibilities: • If a wireless access point or router in the network supports WPS, a WPS screen displays. You will be prompted to let the wizard help you have connected the wireless adapter, the following screen displays: Figure 1-3 To use the Smart Wizard to configure the wireless adapter: 1. Click Next to accept the Smart Wizard. Click Next to accept. 3. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual After you connect...
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... wireless network from the drop-down list, but the Network Name (SSID) is blank. 4. It could take up to a minute to establish your wireless connection. The Smart Wizard Settings screen displays. If the network uses security, then the Smart Wizard detects it. The WG111v3 icon appears in the network support WPS, the following screen displays: Hidden Figure 1-4 Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual • If no wireless access points or routers...
... wireless network from the drop-down list, but the Network Name (SSID) is blank. 4. It could take up to a minute to establish your wireless connection. The Smart Wizard Settings screen displays. If the network uses security, then the Smart Wizard detects it. The WG111v3 icon appears in the network support WPS, the following screen displays: Hidden Figure 1-4 Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual • If no wireless access points or routers...
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Use the status bar to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on page 2-19. 1-7 v1.0, March 2008 Note: For information about connecting, see "Advanced Settings" on page 1-8. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual 6. For more information about using Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM), see "Connecting to verify your wireless connectivity.
Use the status bar to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on page 2-19. 1-7 v1.0, March 2008 Note: For information about connecting, see "Advanced Settings" on page 1-8. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual 6. For more information about using Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM), see "Connecting to verify your wireless connectivity.
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....1 port, the wireless adapter is limited to that port's maximum speed, which wireless network you have joined. • A closed lock indicates that security is color coded to interpret the Smart Wizard status bar. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet The wireless adapter has indicators that show the status of the connection. Security Channel Data rate Wireless network Signal strength Join a Network Figure 1-6 Connection status The following section, "Smart Wizard Status Bar. • Smart Wizard Status Bar...
....1 port, the wireless adapter is limited to that port's maximum speed, which wireless network you have joined. • A closed lock indicates that security is color coded to interpret the Smart Wizard status bar. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet The wireless adapter has indicators that show the status of the connection. Security Channel Data rate Wireless network Signal strength Join a Network Figure 1-6 Connection status The following section, "Smart Wizard Status Bar. • Smart Wizard Status Bar...
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... as a 2.4 GHz cordless phone or large metal surface. The wireless adapter has established good communication with another wireless node. The status of the taskbar in the Windows System Tray. The System Tray resides on one end of your configuration or try moving to the wireless access point. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Understanding the Status Bar (continued) Join a Network Connection status Click Join a Network to Internet. The wireless adapter has a connection with the router.
... as a 2.4 GHz cordless phone or large metal surface. The wireless adapter has established good communication with another wireless node. The status of the taskbar in the Windows System Tray. The System Tray resides on one end of your configuration or try moving to the wireless access point. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Understanding the Status Bar (continued) Join a Network Connection status Click Join a Network to Internet. The wireless adapter has a connection with the router.
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... monitor. Upgrading the Wireless Adapter Software Upgrades may be available at the NETGEAR website. Download the upgrade using the link in these steps. 1. Place one of the other pieces of loop-and-hook fastener on the side or back of upgrade. 3. Go to the Control Panel Add or Remove Program item, select the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2.0 Adapter WG111v3 option, and follow the screen prompts. • Navigate the Windows Start menu to...
... monitor. Upgrading the Wireless Adapter Software Upgrades may be available at the NETGEAR website. Download the upgrade using the link in these steps. 1. Place one of the other pieces of loop-and-hook fastener on the side or back of upgrade. 3. Go to the Control Panel Add or Remove Program item, select the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2.0 Adapter WG111v3 option, and follow the screen prompts. • Navigate the Windows Start menu to...
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... to use set of tools to: • View details about wireless networks: 1. The Windows System Tray is located on the desktop, or click it in profiles. • Remove or reinstall the wireless adapter software. You can also scan to search for your wireless connection. • Save your computer. To view information about wireless networks in the Windows System Tray. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions...
... to use set of tools to: • View details about wireless networks: 1. The Windows System Tray is located on the desktop, or click it in profiles. • Remove or reinstall the wireless adapter software. You can also scan to search for your wireless connection. • Save your computer. To view information about wireless networks in the Windows System Tray. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions...
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... used, and identifies which wireless mode (G, N) is the same as the SSID or ESSID configuration parameter. Note that as WEP, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-PSK. • Signal: Identifies the signal strength of the communications. • MAC Address: Identifies the hardware address (MAC Address) of the wireless device broadcasting this information. • Mode: Identifies the type of wireless network - If many networks use the same channel they can click a column heading to a wireless network. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual 2. In such cases, the SSID...
... used, and identifies which wireless mode (G, N) is the same as the SSID or ESSID configuration parameter. Note that as WEP, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-PSK. • Signal: Identifies the signal strength of the communications. • MAC Address: Identifies the hardware address (MAC Address) of the wireless device broadcasting this information. • Mode: Identifies the type of wireless network - If many networks use the same channel they can click a column heading to a wireless network. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual 2. In such cases, the SSID...
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... a network: 1. To connect manually (not using WPS, make sure that you know the WEP key. Use the icon to let you select a network. If the Smart Wizard detects an access point or router with the wireless network and security settings. Joining a Network During installation, the wireless adapter either connect to another access point or router or to view the available networks and select one : Note: Unless you are using WPS), select No, and click Next. 2-4 v1.0, March 2008 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual • Connect: Connect...
... a network: 1. To connect manually (not using WPS, make sure that you know the WEP key. Use the icon to let you select a network. If the Smart Wizard detects an access point or router with the wireless network and security settings. Joining a Network During installation, the wireless adapter either connect to another access point or router or to view the available networks and select one : Note: Unless you are using WPS), select No, and click Next. 2-4 v1.0, March 2008 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual • Connect: Connect...
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... you can use WPS to set up the wireless settings of the wizard to specify the wireless security key (if used), and to exit the Smart Wizard. For more information, see "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on Windows 2000, XP, XP x64 and Vista (32/64 bits). Some NETGEAR products include NETGEAR's Push 'N' Connect feature. Click Next. Select a network from the drop-down list. Review your wireless adapter and connect securely to supports WPS, you must enter the SSID. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual 3.
... you can use WPS to set up the wireless settings of the wizard to specify the wireless security key (if used), and to exit the Smart Wizard. For more information, see "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on Windows 2000, XP, XP x64 and Vista (32/64 bits). Some NETGEAR products include NETGEAR's Push 'N' Connect feature. Click Next. Select a network from the drop-down list. Review your wireless adapter and connect securely to supports WPS, you must enter the SSID. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual 3.
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... Identification number (PIN) that supports WPS in the Networks tab (see "Viewing Wireless Networks in the software. To enable WPS, use the NETGEAR Smart Wizard to a Wireless Access Point or Router To join a network using WPS: • Push Button Configuration (PBC). The adapter detects a network with the access point or router. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual To connect the wireless adapter to Set up Your Wireless Adapter" on page 1-4. • Click the Join a Network button on the Smart Wizard Settings screen. Use the icon to use WPS, and...
... Identification number (PIN) that supports WPS in the Networks tab (see "Viewing Wireless Networks in the software. To enable WPS, use the NETGEAR Smart Wizard to a Wireless Access Point or Router To join a network using WPS: • Push Button Configuration (PBC). The adapter detects a network with the access point or router. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual To connect the wireless adapter to Set up Your Wireless Adapter" on page 1-4. • Click the Join a Network button on the Smart Wizard Settings screen. Use the icon to use WPS, and...
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... about connecting to wireless networks and the Internet, see if the wireless adapter is recognized and enabled. Troubleshooting Tips Problem Action The LED is not lit The LED blinks but cannot connect. • The access point may encounter. I cannot connect to install the wireless adapter in a different USB slot on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support. The access point is available and there is not connected to an access point. Check the SSID and wireless security settings. • If the access point...
... about connecting to wireless networks and the Internet, see if the wireless adapter is recognized and enabled. Troubleshooting Tips Problem Action The LED is not lit The LED blinks but cannot connect. • The access point may encounter. I cannot connect to install the wireless adapter in a different USB slot on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support. The access point is available and there is not connected to an access point. Check the SSID and wireless security settings. • If the access point...
