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... choice. For more information about WPS, see the NETGEAR Wireless-G USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual on the CD. Follow the onscreen instructions for Updates window opens. The wireless USB adapter is blank. b. Estimated completion time: 10 minutes. These networks are no WPS networks, select a wireless network from the CD. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR Wireless-G USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 These setup instructions assume that you will be...
... choice. For more information about WPS, see the NETGEAR Wireless-G USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual on the CD. Follow the onscreen instructions for Updates window opens. The wireless USB adapter is blank. b. Estimated completion time: 10 minutes. These networks are no WPS networks, select a wireless network from the CD. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR Wireless-G USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 These setup instructions assume that you will be...
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...; Locked: security enabled. • Unlocked: security not enabled. Data rate Signal strength Join a Network Wireless data rate measured in the plastic cradle, and connect the USB cable. 3. More dots indicates a stronger signal. See the online help or the NETGEAR Wireless-G USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual on the Resource CD. The phone numbers for better reception. Insert the...
...; Locked: security enabled. • Unlocked: security not enabled. Data rate Signal strength Join a Network Wireless data rate measured in the plastic cradle, and connect the USB cable. 3. More dots indicates a stronger signal. See the online help or the NETGEAR Wireless-G USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual on the Resource CD. The phone numbers for better reception. Insert the...
WG111v3 Product datasheet
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...for your notebook or desktop PC • Supports Windows® Vista™ Choose the NETGEAR product that is designed to meet your needs. Actual data throughput will vary. 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 desktop, notebook or public WiFi hotspots •...
...for your notebook or desktop PC • Supports Windows® Vista™ Choose the NETGEAR product that is designed to meet your needs. Actual data throughput will vary. 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 desktop, notebook or public WiFi hotspots •...
WG111v3 Product datasheet
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..., BPSK) Warranty - Wireless-G USB 2.0 Adapter (WG111) - Installation guide - Setup CD - Warranty/Support information card NETGEAR Related Products: Wireless - Notebooks: Wireless-G PC Card (WG511) - Super-G Router (WGT624) - Wireless-G Router (WGR614) - Gaming Consoles: 54 Mbps Game Adapter (WGE111) 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 1-888-NETGEAR (638-4327) E-mail: info@NETGEAR.com www.NETGEAR.com © 2007 NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, Connect with...
..., BPSK) Warranty - Wireless-G USB 2.0 Adapter (WG111) - Installation guide - Setup CD - Warranty/Support information card NETGEAR Related Products: Wireless - Notebooks: Wireless-G PC Card (WG511) - Super-G Router (WGT624) - Wireless-G Router (WGR614) - Gaming Consoles: 54 Mbps Game Adapter (WGE111) 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 1-888-NETGEAR (638-4327) E-mail: info@NETGEAR.com www.NETGEAR.com © 2007 NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, Connect with...
WG111v3 User Manual
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... Guidelines 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...
... Guidelines 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...
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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
WG111v3 User Manual
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...page from PDF. Printing a PDF chapter. ii v1.0, March 2008 Note: Product updates are available on the Adobe website at http://www.netgear.com/support. website at http://www.adobe.com. - How to Print This Manual To print this manual includes the following: • Buttons... chapters. The PDF 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 the NETGEAR website in order to view and print PDF files. Your computer ...
...page from PDF. Printing a PDF chapter. ii v1.0, March 2008 Note: Product updates are available on the Adobe website at http://www.netgear.com/support. website at http://www.adobe.com. - How to Print This Manual To print this manual includes the following: • Buttons... chapters. The PDF 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 the NETGEAR website in order to view and print PDF files. Your computer ...
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NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual - Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left corner of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this ...
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NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual iv v1.0, March 2008
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual iv v1.0, March 2008
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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. It is covered in "Network Connections and Wireless Security" on page 2-1. Verify System Requirements Before installing the Wireless Adapter, make sure that your wireless adapter and set up basic wireless connectivity on the location of the wireless network where you will...
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. It is covered in "Network Connections and Wireless Security" on page 2-1. Verify System Requirements Before installing the Wireless Adapter, make sure that your wireless adapter and set up basic wireless connectivity on the location of the wireless network where you will...
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... range will decrease if such materials are already defined. If this is an addition to an access point. 1-2 v1.0, March 2008 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual In general, wireless devices can communicate through walls. Default Wireless Settings If this is a new wireless network installation, use the factory default settings to set up to use the same...
... range will decrease if such materials are already defined. If this is an addition to an access point. 1-2 v1.0, March 2008 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual In general, wireless devices can communicate through walls. Default Wireless Settings If this is a new wireless network installation, use the factory default settings to set up to use the same...
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... the CD and double-click Autorun.exe. 2. To complete this chapter are covered in this installation you are prompted to install from the CD. 4. Installation NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual The instructions in "Network Connections and Wireless Security" on page 2-1. Wireless security, advanced settings, and Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) instructions are for Updates.
... the CD and double-click Autorun.exe. 2. To complete this chapter are covered in this installation you are prompted to install from the CD. 4. Installation NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual The instructions in "Network Connections and Wireless Security" on page 2-1. Wireless security, advanced settings, and Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) instructions are for Updates.
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... B-1. 1-4 v1.0, March 2008 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 the 14 Mbps of the WG111v3 will be limited to the wireless adapter and a USB port. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Connecting the Wireless Adapter After you are located. Click...
... B-1. 1-4 v1.0, March 2008 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 the 14 Mbps of the WG111v3 will be limited to the wireless adapter and a USB port. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Connecting the Wireless Adapter After you are located. Click...
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... (WPS), there are two possibilities: • If a wireless access point or router in the network supports WPS, a WPS screen displays. Depending on Windows 2000, XP, XP x64 and Vista (32/64 bits). 1-5 v1.0, March 2008 See "Using WPS to Connect to configure the wireless adapter: 1. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual After you connect to accept the...
... (WPS), there are two possibilities: • If a wireless access point or router in the network supports WPS, a WPS screen displays. Depending on Windows 2000, XP, XP x64 and Vista (32/64 bits). 1-5 v1.0, March 2008 See "Using WPS to Connect to configure the wireless adapter: 1. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual After you connect to accept the...
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...1-6 v1.0, March 2008 The wizard records your wireless connection. The wizard initiates your choice. The WG111v3 icon appears in the drop-down list, and then click Next. It could take up to a minute to establish your wireless connection. These networks are in the system tray .... If the network uses security, then the Smart Wizard detects it. The Smart Wizard Settings screen displays. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual • If no wireless access points or routers in the network support WPS, the following screen displays: Hidden Figure 1-4 Note: Hidden...
...1-6 v1.0, March 2008 The wizard records your wireless connection. The wizard initiates your choice. The WG111v3 icon appears in the drop-down list, and then click Next. It could take up to a minute to establish your wireless connection. These networks are in the system tray .... If the network uses security, then the Smart Wizard detects it. The Smart Wizard Settings screen displays. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual • If no wireless access points or routers in the network support WPS, the following screen displays: Hidden Figure 1-4 Note: Hidden...
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For more information about using Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM), see "Connecting to verify your wireless connectivity. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual 6. 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.
For more information about using Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM), see "Connecting to verify your wireless connectivity. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual 6. 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.
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...screen shows details about your computer has a USB v1.1 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 14 Mbps. If your wireless and Internet connection. More dots indicates a ... status bar. If many wireless networks in the lower right of the Windows task bar. 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...
...screen shows details about your computer has a USB v1.1 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 14 Mbps. If your wireless and Internet connection. More dots indicates a ... status bar. If many wireless networks in the lower right of the Windows task bar. 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...
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... of the taskbar in the Windows System Tray. The wireless adapter has a connection with another wireless node. 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 better spot, such as a 2.4 GHz cordless phone or large metal surface. The wireless Internet connection is shown. If you do so, then...
... of the taskbar in the Windows System Tray. The wireless adapter has a connection with another wireless node. 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 better spot, such as a 2.4 GHz cordless phone or large metal surface. The wireless Internet connection is shown. If you do so, then...
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... fasteners. Figure 1-8 2. Figure 1-9 1-10 v1.0, March 2008 The wireless adapter comes with a prickly side, and attach it to extend the range and obtain better wireless reception. 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...
... fasteners. Figure 1-8 2. Figure 1-9 1-10 v1.0, March 2008 The wireless adapter comes with a prickly side, and attach it to extend the range and obtain better wireless reception. 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...
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... to http://www.netgear.com/support. 2. Figure 1-10 Removing the Software You can remove the wireless adapter software in these two ways: • Navigate the Windows Start menu 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 the monitor. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual 4.
... to http://www.netgear.com/support. 2. Figure 1-10 Removing the Software You can remove the wireless adapter software in these two ways: • Navigate the Windows Start menu 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 the monitor. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual 4.