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... your wireless USB adapter. Click Install the Software. The Check for the InstallShield wizard and the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. Follow the onscreen instructions for Updates window opens. Use the Smart Wizard to your wireless network screen: • If there are in Using the Status Bar on whether there is blank. For more information about WPS, see the NETGEAR Wireless-G USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3...
... your wireless USB adapter. Click Install the Software. The Check for the InstallShield wizard and the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. Follow the onscreen instructions for Updates window opens. Use the Smart Wizard to your wireless network screen: • If there are in Using the Status Bar on whether there is blank. For more information about WPS, see the NETGEAR Wireless-G USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3...
WG111v3 Product datasheet
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Wireless-G USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Data Sheet Speed and Range with Internet Security • Good for surfing the Internet, email and online chat • Provides wireless access to your needs. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors... notebook or public WiFi hotspots • Easy set up with Smart Wizard® installation software • Maximum performance requires use with NETGEAR Wireless-G router Features • Delivers consistent wireless connections-no express or implied representations or warranties about this product's compatibility with any ...
Wireless-G USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Data Sheet Speed and Range with Internet Security • Good for surfing the Internet, email and online chat • Provides wireless access to your needs. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors... notebook or public WiFi hotspots • Easy set up with Smart Wizard® installation software • Maximum performance requires use with NETGEAR Wireless-G router Features • Delivers consistent wireless connections-no express or implied representations or warranties about this product's compatibility with any ...
WG111v3 Product datasheet
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... available. **Actual performance may vary due to share a broadband Internet connection. NETGEAR's Wireless-G PC Card (WG511), PCI Adapter (WG311) and USB 2.0 Adapter (WG111) are trademarks or registered trademarks of purchase. Weight: 1.13 oz (32 g) Wireless Speeds - 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps (auto rate capable); USB cable - Setup CD - Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are...
... available. **Actual performance may vary due to share a broadband Internet connection. NETGEAR's Wireless-G PC Card (WG511), PCI Adapter (WG311) and USB 2.0 Adapter (WG111) are trademarks or registered trademarks of purchase. Weight: 1.13 oz (32 g) Wireless Speeds - 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps (auto rate capable); USB cable - Setup CD - Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are...
WG111v3 User Manual
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...installation. NETGEAR, INC. These limits are trademarks or registered trademarks of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the use or application of product and software upgrades. For other countries, see your product. NETGEAR...rate. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications Actual data throughput will not occur in a particular installation. Statement of Conditions In the interest of NETGEAR, Inc. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WG111v3 has been ...
...installation. NETGEAR, INC. These limits are trademarks or registered trademarks of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the use or application of product and software upgrades. For other countries, see your product. NETGEAR...rate. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications Actual data throughput will not occur in a particular installation. Statement of Conditions In the interest of NETGEAR, Inc. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WG111v3 has been ...
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... 1-1 What Is 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 Zero...
... 1-1 What Is 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 Zero...
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...-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) instructions are for Updates. Install the WG111v3 software. 2. Insert the Resource CD. If not, you are prompted to the Internet, click Check for an Access Point (Infrastructure) installation. To complete this chapter are covered in this installation you are connected to do so. 1. Installation NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual The instructions in "Network Connections and...
...-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) instructions are for Updates. Install the WG111v3 software. 2. Insert the Resource CD. If not, you are prompted to the Internet, click Check for an Access Point (Infrastructure) installation. To complete this chapter are covered in this installation you are connected to do so. 1. Installation NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual The instructions in "Network Connections and...
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The status bar is 14 Mbps. If many wireless networks in your connection to a wireless network and to the Internet: • Icon: After you install the software, this icon appears on the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard. Smart Wizard Status ... It is enabled. • An open lock indicates an open network without wireless security. The status bar at the bottom of the Settings tab. 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.
The status bar is 14 Mbps. If many wireless networks in your connection to a wireless network and to the Internet: • Icon: After you install the software, this icon appears on the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard. Smart Wizard Status ... It is enabled. • An open lock indicates an open network without wireless security. The status bar at the bottom of the Settings tab. 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.
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... the Release Note. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual 4. Figure 1-10 Removing the Software You can remove the wireless adapter software in these steps. 1. Go to read any warnings and Known Problems. 4. Make sure to http://www.netgear.com/support. 2. To install an upgrade, follow these two ways: • Navigate the Windows Start menu to the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2.0 Adapter WG111v3 program group, select...
... the Release Note. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual 4. Figure 1-10 Removing the Software You can remove the wireless adapter software in these steps. 1. Go to read any warnings and Known Problems. 4. Make sure to http://www.netgear.com/support. 2. To install an upgrade, follow these two ways: • Navigate the Windows Start menu to the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2.0 Adapter WG111v3 program group, select...
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... installed the software from the Resource CD, the icon appears on your desktop and in your area. This software automatically restarts when you want to use the Networks tab to view all available wireless networks in the Windows System Tray. You can either double-click this chapter explain how to use the Smart Wizard. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3...
... installed the software from the Resource CD, the icon appears on your desktop and in your area. This software automatically restarts when you want to use the Networks tab to view all available wireless networks in the Windows System Tray. You can either double-click this chapter explain how to use the Smart Wizard. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3...
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...do one of the following: • Connect during initial installation. On the status bar, click Join a Network. To enable WPS, press a push button or push dome on page 1-6. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual To connect the wireless adapter to use WPS, and then click Next. 3. See ...WPS: Figure 2-4 2. To enable WPS, use the NETGEAR Smart Wizard to use a push button), and then click Next. 2-6 v1.0, March 2008 Select Yes to generate a Personal Identification number (PIN) that supports WPS in the Networks tab (see "Viewing Wireless Networks in the software.
...do one of the following: • Connect during initial installation. On the status bar, click Join a Network. To enable WPS, press a push button or push dome on page 1-6. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual To connect the wireless adapter to use WPS, and then click Next. 3. See ...WPS: Figure 2-4 2. To enable WPS, use the NETGEAR Smart Wizard to use a push button), and then click Next. 2-6 v1.0, March 2008 Select Yes to generate a Personal Identification number (PIN) that supports WPS in the Networks tab (see "Viewing Wireless Networks in the software.
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NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual c. Figure 2-7 Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly the SSID used by the access point. 3. If you can connect to the Internet, or check for ...profile. See "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on your computers. For problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on page 1-8. See the link to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing" on your browser to connect to your settings in...
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual c. Figure 2-7 Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly the SSID used by the access point. 3. If you can connect to the Internet, or check for ...profile. See "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on your computers. For problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on page 1-8. See the link to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing" on your browser to connect to your settings in...
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... cannot access network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured correctly. Select the Computer-to "reply." Figure 2-9 c. The ping response should change to -Computer (Ad Hoc) network type. 2-12 v1.0, March 2008 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual 5. See "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing" on page...
... cannot access network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured correctly. Select the Computer-to "reply." Figure 2-9 c. The ping response should change to -Computer (Ad Hoc) network type. 2-12 v1.0, March 2008 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual 5. See "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing" on page...
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Make sure that the software is installed and your wireless adapter is configured in your computer. a. Note: You will use. v1.0, March 2008 2-15 In the Profile field, select the profile or type in...unless the network SSID matches exactly what is in the USB port in the access point. Run the WG111v3 Smart Wizard. b. Figure 2-12 2. The Settings screen displays. b. Configure the security settings. Use the icon to configure WEP Encryption Security. 1. c. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Setting up WEP Encryption Security Follow the ...
Make sure that the software is installed and your wireless adapter is configured in your computer. a. Note: You will use. v1.0, March 2008 2-15 In the Profile field, select the profile or type in...unless the network SSID matches exactly what is in the USB port in the access point. Run the WG111v3 Smart Wizard. b. Figure 2-12 2. The Settings screen displays. b. Configure the security settings. Use the icon to configure WEP Encryption Security. 1. c. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Setting up WEP Encryption Security Follow the ...
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...require more processing, and slow performance slightly. 4. Make sure that the software is installed and your wireless adapter is fully inserted in a USB port in your settings in a profile. Run the WG111v3 Smart Wizard. Select Create with Passphrase and enter the passphrase. If the ...you must manually enter the keys to configure WPA2-PSK Security. 1. Save your computer. 2-16 v1.0, March 2008 c. a. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual The choices are saved in this profile. Note: The characters are case sensitive. b. Setting up WPA2-PSK Security ...
...require more processing, and slow performance slightly. 4. Make sure that the software is installed and your wireless adapter is fully inserted in a USB port in your settings in a profile. Run the WG111v3 Smart Wizard. Select Create with Passphrase and enter the passphrase. If the ...you must manually enter the keys to configure WPA2-PSK Security. 1. Save your computer. 2-16 v1.0, March 2008 c. a. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual The choices are saved in this profile. Note: The characters are case sensitive. b. Setting up WPA2-PSK Security ...
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... Smart Wizard. Make sure that the software is installed and the wireless adapter is configured in a profile. c. a. Use the icon to configure WPA-PSK Security. 1. All the configuration settings are saved in a profile name. Setting up WPA-PSK Security Follow the steps below to open the Smart Wizard. a. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual b. The Settings screen displays...
... Smart Wizard. Make sure that the software is installed and the wireless adapter is configured in a profile. c. a. Use the icon to configure WPA-PSK Security. 1. All the configuration settings are saved in a profile name. Setting up WPA-PSK Security Follow the steps below to open the Smart Wizard. a. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual b. The Settings screen displays...
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....0, March 2008 Reload the WG111v3 software, if necessary. • Try to install the wireless adapter in a different USB slot on . • Or, the access point and the wireless adapter are not configured with the same wireless parameters. Check the SSID and wireless security settings. • If...3-1. I cannot connect to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about connecting to wireless networks and the Internet, see if the wireless adapter is recognized and enabled. ...
....0, March 2008 Reload the WG111v3 software, if necessary. • Try to install the wireless adapter in a different USB slot on . • Or, the access point and the wireless adapter are not configured with the same wireless parameters. Check the SSID and wireless security settings. • If...3-1. I cannot connect to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about connecting to wireless networks and the Internet, see if the wireless adapter is recognized and enabled. ...
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...Software" on page 1-11, or "Upgrading the Wireless Adapter Software" on page B-1. 3. See the link to the Internet. This may occur if you close the Smart Wizard. To avoid this prompt, simply click Apply before you the settings. You have an older software version installed...Mode is Not Working Correctly You must click the Initiate Ad Hoc button before you upgraded your wireless adapter software and did not reboot your system. • Either restart your computer, or connect to a...open the Smart Wizard. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Table 3-1.
...Software" on page 1-11, or "Upgrading the Wireless Adapter Software" on page B-1. 3. See the link to the Internet. This may occur if you close the Smart Wizard. To avoid this prompt, simply click Apply before you the settings. You have an older software version installed...Mode is Not Working Correctly You must click the Initiate Ad Hoc button before you upgraded your wireless adapter software and did not reboot your system. • Either restart your computer, or connect to a...open the Smart Wizard. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Table 3-1.