WG111v3 Installation Guide
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... are no WPS networks, select a wireless network from the CD. The Check for your area. The wireless USB adapter is automatically added with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows Configuration Utilities. • NETGEAR Smart Wizard: Reveals more information about WPS, see the NETGEAR Wireless-G USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual on the Connecting to install from the drop-down list, but...
... are no WPS networks, select a wireless network from the CD. The Check for your area. The wireless USB adapter is automatically added with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows Configuration Utilities. • NETGEAR Smart Wizard: Reveals more information about WPS, see the NETGEAR Wireless-G USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual on the Connecting to install from the drop-down list, but...
WG111v3 Product datasheet
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... PC • Supports Windows® Vista™ Choose the NETGEAR product that is designed to meet your desktop, notebook or public WiFi hotspots • Easy set up with Smart Wizard® installation software • Maximum performance requires use with any future standards. Wireless-G USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Data Sheet Speed and Range with Internet Security •...
... PC • Supports Windows® Vista™ Choose the NETGEAR product that is designed to meet your desktop, notebook or public WiFi hotspots • Easy set up with Smart Wizard® installation software • Maximum performance requires use with any future standards. Wireless-G USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Data Sheet Speed and Range with Internet Security •...
WG111v3 Product datasheet
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... Specifications - Maximum performance achieved when used with Wireless-G Router Desktop PC connects with Wireless-G PCI Adapter (WG311) or Wireless-G USB 2.0 Adapter (WG111) Laptop connects with Wireless-G USB 2.0 Adapter (WG111) Laptop connects with NETGEAR's Smart Wizard installation software. Dimensions (l x w x h) 3.72 x 1.19 x .6 in the United States and/or other countries. Notebooks: Wireless-G PC Card (WG511) - Gaming Consoles: 54 Mbps Game Adapter (WGE111) 4500 Great America Parkway Santa...
... Specifications - Maximum performance achieved when used with Wireless-G Router Desktop PC connects with Wireless-G PCI Adapter (WG311) or Wireless-G USB 2.0 Adapter (WG111) Laptop connects with Wireless-G USB 2.0 Adapter (WG111) Laptop connects with NETGEAR's Smart Wizard installation software. Dimensions (l x w x h) 3.72 x 1.19 x .6 in the United States and/or other countries. Notebooks: Wireless-G PC Card (WG511) - Gaming Consoles: 54 Mbps Game Adapter (WGE111) 4500 Great America Parkway Santa...
WG111v3 User Manual
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... to radio communications. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WG111v3 has been tested and complies with the specifications for US & Canada only. NETGEAR, INC. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications Actual data throughput will not occur in a residential installation. Technical Support Please refer to provide reasonable protection against...
... to radio communications. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WG111v3 has been tested and complies with the specifications for US & Canada only. NETGEAR, INC. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications Actual data throughput will not occur in a residential installation. Technical Support Please refer to provide reasonable protection against...
WG111v3 User Manual
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...have been met while installed in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet. Europe - Undertegnede NETGEAR, Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2.0 Adapter WG111v3 je ve shodì...;íslušnými ustanoveními smìrnice 1999/5/ES. Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR, Inc., dass sich das Gerät NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2.0 Adapter WG111v3 in host notebook computer. iii v1.0, March 2008 Cet appareil numérique de la classe ...
...have been met while installed in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet. Europe - Undertegnede NETGEAR, Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2.0 Adapter WG111v3 je ve shodì...;íslušnými ustanoveními smìrnice 1999/5/ES. Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR, Inc., dass sich das Gerät NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2.0 Adapter WG111v3 in host notebook computer. iii v1.0, March 2008 Cet appareil numérique de la classe ...
WG111v3 User Manual
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... in the Box ...1-2 Default Wireless Settings 1-2 Installation ...1-3 Installing the WG111v3 Software 1-3 Connecting the Wireless Adapter 1-4 Using the Smart Wizard to Set up Your Wireless Adapter 1-4 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet 1-8 Smart Wizard Status Bar 1-8 Icon Colors ...1-9 Placing the USB Adapter Cradle 1-10 Removing the Software 1-11 Upgrading the Wireless Adapter Software 1-11 Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security Disabling the Windows XP...
... in the Box ...1-2 Default Wireless Settings 1-2 Installation ...1-3 Installing the WG111v3 Software 1-3 Connecting the Wireless Adapter 1-4 Using the Smart Wizard to Set up Your Wireless Adapter 1-4 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet 1-8 Smart Wizard Status Bar 1-8 Icon Colors ...1-9 Placing the USB Adapter Cradle 1-10 Removing the Software 1-11 Upgrading the Wireless Adapter Software 1-11 Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security Disabling the Windows XP...
WG111v3 User Manual
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...NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2.0 Adapter WG111v3 March 2008 i v1.0, March 2008 This manual uses the following typographical conventions: Italic Bold Fixed italic Emphasis, books, CDs, file and server names, extensions User input, IP addresses, GUI screen text Command prompt, CLI text, code URL links • Formats. Tip: This format is intended for the Wireless Adapter according to install..., configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2.0 Adapter WG111v3.
...NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2.0 Adapter WG111v3 March 2008 i v1.0, March 2008 This manual uses the following typographical conventions: Italic Bold Fixed italic Emphasis, books, CDs, file and server names, extensions User input, IP addresses, GUI screen text Command prompt, CLI text, code URL links • Formats. Tip: This format is intended for the Wireless Adapter according to install..., configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2.0 Adapter WG111v3.
WG111v3 User Manual
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...to view and print PDF files. The Acrobat reader is described in Appendix B, "Related Documents." Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in the HTML version of this manual, you want to print. The PDF version of the chapter you were viewing opens in a browser window...you can choose one page •A button that displays the table of contents or index to navigate directly to your browser window. 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...
...to view and print PDF files. The Acrobat reader is described in Appendix B, "Related Documents." Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in the HTML version of this manual, you want to print. The PDF version of the chapter you were viewing opens in a browser window...you can choose one page •A button that displays the table of contents or index to navigate directly to your browser window. 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...
WG111v3 User Manual
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...Wireless Security" on the location of the computer with an available USB port. • A CD drive. • 10 MB of free hard disk space. • Windows 2000, XP, or Vista. Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines Computers can set up your wireless adapter...connect a PC computer to wireless networks. Chapter 1 Basic Setup The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2.0 Adapter WG111v3 lets you can connect over wireless networks indoors at http://www.netgear.com/support. This chapter describes how to install your wireless adapter and set up basic wireless connectivity on your computer ...
...Wireless Security" on the location of the computer with an available USB port. • A CD drive. • 10 MB of free hard disk space. • Windows 2000, XP, or Vista. Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines Computers can set up your wireless adapter...connect a PC computer to wireless networks. Chapter 1 Basic Setup The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2.0 Adapter WG111v3 lets you can connect over wireless networks indoors at http://www.netgear.com/support. This chapter describes how to install your wireless adapter and set up basic wireless connectivity on your computer ...
WG111v3 User Manual
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... The section below provides instructions for basic wireless connectivity to hold the WG111v3 • Resource CD, including: - Your Wireless Adapter factory default basic settings are between the devices. 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 the...
... The section below provides instructions for basic wireless connectivity to hold the WG111v3 • Resource CD, including: - Your Wireless Adapter factory default basic settings are between the devices. 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 the...
WG111v3 User Manual
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... Software.The Software Update Check screen displays: Figure 1-1 3. Installation NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual The instructions in this installation you can choose to install from the CD. 4. Set up the wireless adapter to connect to -Computer (Ad Hoc) instructions are for Updates. Wireless security, advanced settings, and Computer-to your wireless network. Install the WG111v3 software. 2. If not, you must: 1. Insert the...
... Software.The Software Update Check screen displays: Figure 1-1 3. Installation NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual The instructions in this installation you can choose to install from the CD. 4. Set up the wireless adapter to connect to -Computer (Ad Hoc) instructions are for Updates. Wireless security, advanced settings, and Computer-to your wireless network. Install the WG111v3 software. 2. If not, you must: 1. Insert the...
WG111v3 User Manual
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...Smart Wizard to Set up Your Wireless Adapter You can set up the wireless adapter with the installed driver. Insert the wireless adapter in a USB port on your computer. Note: If you do not have installed the NETGEAR Smart Wizard, the following screen ...NETGEAR Smart Wizard: Reveals more information about each network and makes it to the wireless adapter and a USB port. See "Placing the USB Adapter Cradle" on page 1-10. 3. Locate an available USB port on your computer. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Connecting the Wireless Adapter After you have a USB...
...Smart Wizard to Set up Your Wireless Adapter You can set up the wireless adapter with the installed driver. Insert the wireless adapter in a USB port on your computer. Note: If you do not have installed the NETGEAR Smart Wizard, the following screen ...NETGEAR Smart Wizard: Reveals more information about each network and makes it to the wireless adapter and a USB port. See "Placing the USB Adapter Cradle" on page 1-10. 3. Locate an available USB port on your computer. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Connecting the Wireless Adapter After you have a USB...
WG111v3 User Manual
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... the status of your computer has a USB v1.1 port, the wireless adapter is limited to that you install the software, this icon appears on the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard. The wireless channel used by the network. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet The wireless adapter has indicators that security is enabled. •...
... the status of your computer has a USB v1.1 port, the wireless adapter is limited to that you install the software, this icon appears on the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard. The wireless channel used by the network. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet The wireless adapter has indicators that security is enabled. •...
WG111v3 User Manual
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... Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting. Figure 1-7 If you selected Europe during the WG111v3 installation, you can not link to a location where the wireless signal quality is lost. Color Red Yellow Green Condition The wireless adapter has no connection to the router is OK, but there is a... look for possible interference such as closer to Router. The wireless link is shown. The wireless Internet connection is on this line. If you do so, then only the IP address is weak. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Understanding the Status Bar (continued) Join a Network...
... Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting. Figure 1-7 If you selected Europe during the WG111v3 installation, you can not link to a location where the wireless signal quality is lost. Color Red Yellow Green Condition The wireless adapter has no connection to the router is OK, but there is a... look for possible interference such as closer to Router. The wireless link is shown. The wireless Internet connection is on this line. If you do so, then only the IP address is weak. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Understanding the Status Bar (continued) Join a Network...
WG111v3 User Manual
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... to the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2.0 Adapter WG111v3 program group, select the uninstall option, and follow the screen prompts. • Navigate the Windows Start menu to read any warnings and Known Problems. 4. v1.0, March 2008 1-11 Download the upgrade using the link in the plastic cradle to http://www.netgear.com/support. 2. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual 4. To install an...
... to the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2.0 Adapter WG111v3 program group, select the uninstall option, and follow the screen prompts. • Navigate the Windows Start menu to read any warnings and Known Problems. 4. v1.0, March 2008 1-11 Download the upgrade using the link in the plastic cradle to http://www.netgear.com/support. 2. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual 4. To install an...
WG111v3 User Manual
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...netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm Disabling the Windows XP Zero Configuration Utility To disable the Windows Zero Configuration utility: 1. Go to choose the Properties option. If you need to disable the Windows utility. If you chose the Windows XP Zero configuration during installation, and now you want to use your Wireless Adapter... to connect to your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and how to configure my wireless settings check box. 2-1 v1.0, March 2008...
...netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm Disabling the Windows XP Zero Configuration Utility To disable the Windows Zero Configuration utility: 1. Go to choose the Properties option. If you need to disable the Windows utility. If you chose the Windows XP Zero configuration during installation, and now you want to use your Wireless Adapter... to connect to your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and how to configure my wireless settings check box. 2-1 v1.0, March 2008...
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... View details about wireless networks: 1. You can also scan to search for your wireless connection. • Save your area. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Understanding ...Wireless Adapter wireless settings. You can use . • Configure wireless settings for wireless networks and refresh the screen. Viewing Wireless Networks in the Windows System Tray. The Settings tab displays. 2-2 v1.0, March 2008 Use the icon to view all available wireless networks in your wireless network settings in your area. • Choose the network that you have installed...
... View details about wireless networks: 1. You can also scan to search for your wireless connection. • Save your area. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Understanding ...Wireless Adapter wireless settings. You can use . • Configure wireless settings for wireless networks and refresh the screen. Viewing Wireless Networks in the Windows System Tray. The Settings tab displays. 2-2 v1.0, March 2008 Use the icon to view all available wireless networks in your wireless network settings in your area. • Choose the network that you have installed...
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... point or router, or lists the available networks to a Wireless Network. To join a network: 1. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual • Connect: Connect to let you select a network. After installation you can use secure networks frequently, set up profiles for wireless networks. If you can use . After installation you use the Join a Network button or the Networks tab...
... point or router, or lists the available networks to a Wireless Network. To join a network: 1. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual • Connect: Connect to let you select a network. After installation you can use secure networks frequently, set up profiles for wireless networks. If you can use . After installation you use the Join a Network button or the Networks tab...
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... are two methods to Set up Your Wireless Adapter" on page 1-4. • Click the Join a Network button on page 1-6. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual To connect the wireless adapter to use a push button), and then click Next. 2-6 v1.0, March 2008 The wireless adapter detects all access points and routers provide...WPS, do one of the following: • Connect during initial installation. To enable WPS, use the NETGEAR Smart Wizard to use WPS, and then click Next. 3. Use the icon to a Wireless Access Point or Router To join a network using WPS: •...
... are two methods to Set up Your Wireless Adapter" on page 1-4. • Click the Join a Network button on page 1-6. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual To connect the wireless adapter to use a push button), and then click Next. 2-6 v1.0, March 2008 The wireless adapter detects all access points and routers provide...WPS, do one of the following: • Connect during initial installation. To enable WPS, use the NETGEAR Smart Wizard to use WPS, and then click Next. 3. Use the icon to a Wireless Access Point or Router To join a network using WPS: •...
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...to connect to the Internet, or check for file and printer access on page 1-8. See "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on your computers. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual c. a. If you can connect to the Internet. Click Close to exit the wizard, or Cancel to return to "Internet...to your settings in a profile. For problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on page B-1. 2-10 v1.0, March 2008 In the Network Name (SSID) field, select a network or enter the ...
...to connect to the Internet, or check for file and printer access on page 1-8. See "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on your computers. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual c. a. If you can connect to the Internet. Click Close to exit the wizard, or Cancel to return to "Internet...to your settings in a profile. For problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on page B-1. 2-10 v1.0, March 2008 In the Network Name (SSID) field, select a network or enter the ...