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... Status Bar on the Resource CD. a. Now, insert the wireless USB adapter. b. Click Next to a wireless router or access point. a. For more information about WPS, see the NETGEAR Wireless-G USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual on the other side of this document. Follow the Smart Wizard...The Check for the InstallShield wizard and the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. After you are in the drop-down list, and the wizard records your wireless connection to a wireless network. c. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR Wireless-G USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 These setup instructions assume that supports Wi-Fi...
... Status Bar on the Resource CD. a. Now, insert the wireless USB adapter. b. Click Next to a wireless router or access point. a. For more information about WPS, see the NETGEAR Wireless-G USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual on the other side of this document. Follow the Smart Wizard...The Check for the InstallShield wizard and the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. After you are in the drop-down list, and the wizard records your wireless connection to a wireless network. c. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR Wireless-G USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 These setup instructions assume that supports Wi-Fi...
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... product at the bottom of your product. Security Channel • Locked: security enabled. • Unlocked: security not enabled. See the online help or the NETGEAR Wireless-G USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual on the middle of loop-and-hook fastener on the Warranty and Support Information card that came with one another. The phone numbers for better...
... product at the bottom of your product. Security Channel • Locked: security enabled. • Unlocked: security not enabled. See the online help or the NETGEAR Wireless-G USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual on the middle of loop-and-hook fastener on the Warranty and Support Information card that came with one another. The phone numbers for better...
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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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... the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is intended for the Wireless Adapter according to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2.0 Adapter WG111v3 March 2008 i v1.0, March 2008 About This Manual The NETGEAR® 54 Mbps Wireless USB2.0 Adapter WG111v3 describes how to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources. • Scope. Tip: This format is...
... the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is intended for the Wireless Adapter according to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2.0 Adapter WG111v3 March 2008 i v1.0, March 2008 About This Manual The NETGEAR® 54 Mbps Wireless USB2.0 Adapter WG111v3 describes how to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources. • Scope. Tip: This format is...
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.... • Click the PDF of This Chapter link at a time. , for the product model. • Links to the NETGEAR website in the HTML version of the manual is available on the NETGEAR, Inc. 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 PDF versions of the full...
.... • Click the PDF of This Chapter link at a time. , for the product model. • Links to the NETGEAR website in the HTML version of the manual is available on the NETGEAR, Inc. 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 PDF versions of the full...
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... by selecting this feature. 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...
... by selecting this feature. 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...
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NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual iv v1.0, March 2008
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...-PSK, or WPA-PSK encryption: Disabled The section below provides instructions for basic wireless connectivity to hold the WG111v3 • Resource CD, including: - NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual In general, wireless devices can communicate through walls. However, if the walls are between the devices. This manual • Warranty and Support information card If any of the parts are...
...-PSK, or WPA-PSK encryption: Disabled The section below provides instructions for basic wireless connectivity to hold the WG111v3 • Resource CD, including: - NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual In general, wireless devices can communicate through walls. However, if the walls are between the devices. This manual • Warranty and Support information card If any of the parts are...
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Install the WG111v3 software. 2. Set up the wireless adapter to connect to install from the CD. 4. When prompted, insert the wireless adapter and follow the onscreen instructions. 3. Click Install the Software.The Software Update Check screen displays: Figure...Installing the WG111v3 Software Note: Do not connect the wireless adapter until you are for Updates. If not, you can choose to your wireless network. If the CD main page does not appear, brows the CD and double-click Autorun.exe. 2. Installation NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual The ...
Install the WG111v3 software. 2. Set up the wireless adapter to connect to install from the CD. 4. When prompted, insert the wireless adapter and follow the onscreen instructions. 3. Click Install the Software.The Software Update Check screen displays: Figure...Installing the WG111v3 Software Note: Do not connect the wireless adapter until you are for Updates. If not, you can choose to your wireless network. If the CD main page does not appear, brows the CD and double-click Autorun.exe. 2. Installation NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual The ...
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... network and makes it to the wireless adapter and a USB port. Insert the wireless adapter in a USB port on page 1-10. 3. See "Placing the USB Adapter Cradle" on your computer. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Connecting the Wireless Adapter After you have a USB 2.0 port on your computer, the data rate of the WG111v3 will be limited to the 14 Mbps of the USB 1.1 standard. 2. Using the Smart Wizard...
... network and makes it to the wireless adapter and a USB port. Insert the wireless adapter in a USB port on page 1-10. 3. See "Placing the USB Adapter Cradle" on your computer. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Connecting the Wireless Adapter After you have a USB 2.0 port on your computer, the data rate of the WG111v3 will be limited to the 14 Mbps of the USB 1.1 standard. 2. Using the Smart Wizard...
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... 2000, XP, XP x64 and Vista (32/64 bits). 1-5 v1.0, March 2008 Note: The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2.0 Adapter WG111v3 only supports WPS on whether or not a wireless access point or router in the network supports a Wi-Fi Protected System (WPS), there are two ...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 a network (recommended). 2. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual After you connect to accept the Smart Wizard.
... 2000, XP, XP x64 and Vista (32/64 bits). 1-5 v1.0, March 2008 Note: The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2.0 Adapter WG111v3 only supports WPS on whether or not a wireless access point or router in the network supports a Wi-Fi Protected System (WPS), there are two ...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 a network (recommended). 2. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual After you connect to accept the Smart Wizard.
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... for saving a profile. 5. It could take up to a minute to establish your choice. The Smart Wizard Settings screen displays. Figure 1-5 1-6 v1.0, March 2008 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual • If no wireless access points or routers in the system tray and on the desktop. These networks are in the drop-down list, and then click...
... for saving a profile. 5. It could take up to a minute to establish your choice. The Smart Wizard Settings screen displays. Figure 1-5 1-6 v1.0, March 2008 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual • If no wireless access points or routers in the system tray and on the desktop. These networks are in the drop-down list, and then click...
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For more information about using Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM), see "Connecting to verify your wireless connectivity. Note: For information about connecting, see "Advanced Settings" on page 1-8. Use the status bar to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on page 2-19. 1-7 v1.0, March 2008 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. Note: For information about connecting, see "Advanced Settings" on page 1-8. Use the status bar to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on page 2-19. 1-7 v1.0, March 2008 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual 6.
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... the icon to open network without wireless security. The status bar is 14 Mbps. The wireless channel used by the network. If many wireless networks in the lower right of the connection. More dots indicates a stronger signal. 1-8 v1.0, March 2008 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet The wireless adapter has indicators that you install the...
... the icon to open network without wireless security. The status bar is 14 Mbps. The wireless channel used by the network. If many wireless networks in the lower right of the connection. More dots indicates a stronger signal. 1-8 v1.0, March 2008 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet The wireless adapter has indicators that you install the...
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.... • Connected to Internet. Check your network connection. • Connected to Router. 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 a location where the wireless signal quality is weak. Color Red Yellow Green Condition The wireless adapter has no connection to a better spot, such as a 2.4 GHz cordless phone...
.... • Connected to Internet. Check your network connection. • Connected to Router. 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 a location where the wireless signal quality is weak. Color Red Yellow Green Condition The wireless adapter has no connection to a better spot, such as a 2.4 GHz cordless phone...
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..., and connect the USB cable. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Placing the USB Adapter Cradle You can attach the wireless adapter directly to a USB port on your computer, or use the USB cable, plastic cradle, and loop-and-hook fastener for better USB adapter placement on the middle of the outside rear. Figure 1-8 2. Locate the one with three black fasteners. The wireless adapter comes with...
..., and connect the USB cable. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Placing the USB Adapter Cradle You can attach the wireless adapter directly to a USB port on your computer, or use the USB cable, plastic cradle, and loop-and-hook fastener for better USB adapter placement on the middle of the outside rear. Figure 1-8 2. Locate the one with three black fasteners. The wireless adapter comes with...
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... item, select the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2.0 Adapter WG111v3 option, and follow the screen prompts. • Navigate the Windows Start menu to the monitor. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual 4. Upgrading the Wireless Adapter Software Upgrades may be available at the NETGEAR website. 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...
... item, select the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2.0 Adapter WG111v3 option, and follow the screen prompts. • Navigate the Windows Start menu to the monitor. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual 4. Upgrading the Wireless Adapter Software Upgrades may be available at the NETGEAR website. 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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NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual 1-12 v1.0, March 2008
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... restarts when you want to use the NETGEAR WG111v3 Smart Wizard to change the Wireless Adapter wireless settings. The Smart Wizard provides a complete and easy to use the Networks tab to view all available wireless networks in your desktop and in profiles. • Remove or reinstall the wireless adapter software. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain...
... restarts when you want to use the NETGEAR WG111v3 Smart Wizard to change the Wireless Adapter wireless settings. The Smart Wizard provides a complete and easy to use the Networks tab to view all available wireless networks in your desktop and in profiles. • Remove or reinstall the wireless adapter software. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain...
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...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 the Networks tab are: • Help: Display online help. • Join a Network: ... channel they can click a column heading to view the following information for each other. This is supported. • WPS. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual 2. The Status bar shows your network connection and Internet connection.
...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 the Networks tab are: • Help: Display online help. • Join a Network: ... channel they can click a column heading to view the following information for each other. This is supported. • WPS. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual 2. The Status bar shows your network connection and Internet connection.