WG111v3 Installation Guide
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... connect to a network and to accept the Smart Wizard. First, install the WG111v3 software. d. After you are no WPS networks, select a wireless network from the CD. The Check for the InstallShield wizard and the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. It could take up your wireless USB adapter. Click Next, and confirm the country where you have reviewed the settings...
... connect to a network and to accept the Smart Wizard. First, install the WG111v3 software. d. After you are no WPS networks, select a wireless network from the CD. The Check for the InstallShield wizard and the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. It could take up your wireless USB adapter. Click Next, and confirm the country where you have reviewed the settings...
WG111v3 Product datasheet
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... rate. 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 • Easy set up with Smart Wizard® installation software • Maximum performance requires use with any future standards. NETGEAR makes...
... rate. 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 • Easy set up with Smart Wizard® installation software • Maximum performance requires use with any future standards. NETGEAR makes...
WG111v3 Product datasheet
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...-bit & 128-bit WEP encryption Standards Capability - 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. Wireless-G USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 NETGEAR's Wireless-G USB 2.0 (WG111) delivers consistent wireless access to share a broadband Internet connection. Wireless-G USB 2.0 Adapter (WG111) - optional premium support available. **Actual performance may vary...
...-bit & 128-bit WEP encryption Standards Capability - 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. Wireless-G USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 NETGEAR's Wireless-G USB 2.0 (WG111) delivers consistent wireless access to share a broadband Internet connection. Wireless-G USB 2.0 Adapter (WG111) - optional premium support available. **Actual performance may vary...
WG111v3 User Manual
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... 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...
... 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...
WG111v3 User Manual
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...-to install from the CD. 4. Install the WG111v3 software. 2. If you can choose to -Computer (Ad Hoc) instructions are connected to do so. 1. Installing the WG111v3 Software Note: Do not connect the wireless adapter until you must: 1. Installation NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual The instructions in "Network Connections and Wireless Security" on page 2-1. Set up the wireless adapter to connect to your...
...-to install from the CD. 4. Install the WG111v3 software. 2. If you can choose to -Computer (Ad Hoc) instructions are connected to do so. 1. Installing the WG111v3 Software Note: Do not connect the wireless adapter until you must: 1. Installation NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual The instructions in "Network Connections and Wireless Security" on page 2-1. Set up the wireless adapter to connect to your...
WG111v3 User Manual
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... you install the software, this icon appears on the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard. The status bar at the bottom of the Settings tab. If many wireless networks in the lower right of the Windows task 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...
... you install the software, this icon appears on the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard. The status bar at the bottom of the Settings tab. If many wireless networks in the lower right of the Windows task 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...
WG111v3 User Manual
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...://www.netgear.com/support. 2. Upgrading the Wireless Adapter Software Upgrades may be available at the NETGEAR website. Download the upgrade using the link in the plastic cradle to the Control Panel Add or Remove Program item, select the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2.0 Adapter WG111v3 option, and follow these two ways: • Navigate the Windows Start menu to the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2.0 Adapter WG111v3 program...
...://www.netgear.com/support. 2. Upgrading the Wireless Adapter Software Upgrades may be available at the NETGEAR website. Download the upgrade using the link in the plastic cradle to the Control Panel Add or Remove Program item, select the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2.0 Adapter WG111v3 option, and follow these two ways: • Navigate the Windows Start menu to the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2.0 Adapter WG111v3 program...
WG111v3 User Manual
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... software automatically restarts when you want to use set of tools to: • View details about wireless networks: 1. You can also scan to search for your wireless connection. • Save your wireless network settings in your computer. To view information about wireless networks in your area. • Choose the network that you reboot your area. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3...
... software automatically restarts when you want to use set of tools to: • View details about wireless networks: 1. You can also scan to search for your wireless connection. • Save your wireless network settings in your computer. To view information about wireless networks in your area. • Choose the network that you reboot your area. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3...
WG111v3 User Manual
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...push dome on page 1-6. Select Yes to use a push button), and then click Next. 2-6 v1.0, March 2008 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual To connect the wireless adapter to an access point or router that is a fairly new technology, so not all access points or routers in your ...(see "Viewing Wireless Networks in the software. Select Yes (to use WPS, and then click Next. 3. There are two methods to a Wireless Access Point or Router To join a network using WPS: • Push Button Configuration (PBC). Use the icon to Set up Your Wireless Adapter" on page 1-4....
...push dome on page 1-6. Select Yes to use a push button), and then click Next. 2-6 v1.0, March 2008 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual To connect the wireless adapter to an access point or router that is a fairly new technology, so not all access points or routers in your ...(see "Viewing Wireless Networks in the software. Select Yes (to use WPS, and then click Next. 3. There are two methods to a Wireless Access Point or Router To join a network using WPS: • Push Button Configuration (PBC). Use the icon to Set up Your Wireless Adapter" on page 1-4....
WG111v3 User Manual
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... 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 Click Save Profile....wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly the SSID used by the access point. 3. See "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on your computers. For example, use your network and to the previous settings. 4. a. See the link to the Internet, or check for file and printer access on page 1-8. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3...
... 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 Click Save Profile....wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly the SSID used by the access point. 3. See "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on your computers. For example, use your network and to the previous settings. 4. a. See the link to the Internet, or check for file and printer access on page 1-8. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3...
WG111v3 User Manual
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... cannot access network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured correctly. On the Windows taskbar click Start, and then click Run. b. Figure 2-9 c. For more information about using ping, see http://kbserver.netgear.com/kb_web_files/ N101453.asp. On the Settings tab, select or type... target PC is established. Select the Computer-to the device with 192.168.0.1 as its IP address, type ping -t 192.168.0.1 and then click OK. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual 5.
... cannot access network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured correctly. On the Windows taskbar click Start, and then click Run. b. Figure 2-9 c. For more information about using ping, see http://kbserver.netgear.com/kb_web_files/ N101453.asp. On the Settings tab, select or type... target PC is established. Select the Computer-to the device with 192.168.0.1 as its IP address, type ping -t 192.168.0.1 and then click OK. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual 5.
WG111v3 User Manual
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...or enter the SSID. Run the WG111v3 Smart Wizard. b. Configure the security settings. Note: You will use. In the Security section of the screen, select WEP. 3. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Setting up WEP Encryption ...Security Follow the steps below to open the Smart Wizard. In the Profile field, select the profile or type in your wireless adapter is configured in the access point. a. Use the icon to configure WEP Encryption Security. 1. Make sure that the software...
...or enter the SSID. Run the WG111v3 Smart Wizard. b. Configure the security settings. Note: You will use. In the Security section of the screen, select WEP. 3. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Setting up WEP Encryption ...Security Follow the steps below to open the Smart Wizard. In the Profile field, select the profile or type in your wireless adapter is configured in the access point. a. Use the icon to configure WEP Encryption Security. 1. Make sure that the software...
WG111v3 User Manual
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... to configure WPA2-PSK Security. 1. Make sure that the software is installed and your settings in this profile. Select Create with Passphrase and enter the passphrase. Setting up WPA2-PSK Security Follow the steps below to exit the configuration utility. a. Run the WG111v3 Smart Wizard. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual The choices are case sensitive.
... to configure WPA2-PSK Security. 1. Make sure that the software is installed and your settings in this profile. Select Create with Passphrase and enter the passphrase. Setting up WPA2-PSK Security Follow the steps below to exit the configuration utility. a. Run the WG111v3 Smart Wizard. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual The choices are case sensitive.
WG111v3 User Manual
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... Click Apply. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual b. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is fully inserted in a USB port in your settings in the access point. Click Close to "Wireless Communications" on page... B-1. 3. For more information about WPA2-PSK security, see the Web link to exit the Smart Wizard. Configure the security settings. Make sure that the software is installed and the wireless adapter...
... Click Apply. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual b. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is fully inserted in a USB port in your settings in the access point. Click Close to "Wireless Communications" on page... B-1. 3. For more information about WPA2-PSK security, see the Web link to exit the Smart Wizard. Configure the security settings. Make sure that the software is installed and the wireless adapter...
WG111v3 User Manual
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...following information is displayed in a different region may violate local laws. • Driver Version: The wireless adapter driver version. • Driver Date: The wireless adapter driver date. • MAC Address: The MAC address of known MAC addresses. Restricting access by MAC... the address shown here to the network administrator before you are automatically scanned. Some wireless networks will restrict access based on a list of the adapter. About Tab NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual The About tab displays the current software version information.
...following information is displayed in a different region may violate local laws. • Driver Version: The wireless adapter driver version. • Driver Date: The wireless adapter driver date. • MAC Address: The MAC address of known MAC addresses. Restricting access by MAC... the address shown here to the network administrator before you are automatically scanned. Some wireless networks will restrict access based on a list of the adapter. About Tab NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual The About tab displays the current software version information.
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... to the knowledge base on page 1-8. The wireless adapter is not connected to the USB port properly or the WG111v3 software is not loaded. • Remove and reinsert the wireless adapter. • Check the Windows device manager to see "Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support. Check the SSID and...
... to the knowledge base on page 1-8. The wireless adapter is not connected to the USB port properly or the WG111v3 software is not loaded. • Remove and reinsert the wireless adapter. • Check the Windows device manager to see "Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support. Check the SSID and...
WG111v3 User Manual
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... it needs to be a physical layer problem or a network configuration problem. 1. On the Settings tab, fill in the About tab. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Table 3-1. chance to the Ethernet network. 2. Check to make sure that the access point is Not Working Correctly You must ...me to shut down the Smart Wizard or disable/enable the card. To avoid this prompt, simply click Apply before you upgraded your wireless adapter software and did not reboot your system. • Either restart your computer, or connect to a different access point. • It does...
... it needs to be a physical layer problem or a network configuration problem. 1. On the Settings tab, fill in the About tab. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Table 3-1. chance to the Ethernet network. 2. Check to make sure that the access point is Not Working Correctly You must ...me to shut down the Smart Wizard or disable/enable the card. To avoid this prompt, simply click Apply before you upgraded your wireless adapter software and did not reboot your system. • Either restart your computer, or connect to a different access point. • It does...