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...Profile. These networks are in the drop-down list, and the wizard records your choice. c. The wizard initiates your wireless USB adapter. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR Wireless-G USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 These setup instructions assume that you are connected to the Internet, click Check for Updates. Estimated completion time: 10 ...network uses security, then the Smart Wizard detects it easier to continue. For more information about WPS, see the NETGEAR Wireless-G USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual on the CD. Follow the Smart Wizard steps to connect to a network and to accept. 4. ...
...Profile. These networks are in the drop-down list, and the wizard records your choice. c. The wizard initiates your wireless USB adapter. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR Wireless-G USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 These setup instructions assume that you are connected to the Internet, click Check for Updates. Estimated completion time: 10 ...network uses security, then the Smart Wizard detects it easier to continue. For more information about WPS, see the NETGEAR Wireless-G USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual on the CD. Follow the Smart Wizard steps to connect to a network and to accept. 4. ...
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... with three black fasteners. See the online help or the NETGEAR Wireless-G USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual on the website or over the phone is subject to http://www.netgear.com/support for better USB adapter placement on the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (the WEEE Directive... a Network to extend the range and obtain better wireless reception. The wireless USB adapter comes with the European Union Directive 2002/96 on a computer monitor: 1. Place one with the router. The wireless channel used by NETGEAR, Inc. Using the Status Bar The status bar is...
... with three black fasteners. See the online help or the NETGEAR Wireless-G USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual on the website or over the phone is subject to http://www.netgear.com/support for better USB adapter placement on the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (the WEEE Directive... a Network to extend the range and obtain better wireless reception. The wireless USB adapter comes with the European Union Directive 2002/96 on a computer monitor: 1. Place one with the router. The wireless channel used by NETGEAR, Inc. Using the Status Bar The status bar is...
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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
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...is dedicated to print. The PDF version of the chapter you can choose one of contents and a button that displays an index. 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 print the page contents. •...Note: Product updates are available on the Adobe website at a time. , for the product model. • Links to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in the manual. •A button to PDF versions of any page. ...
...is dedicated to print. The PDF version of the chapter you can choose one of contents and a button that displays an index. 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 print the page contents. •...Note: Product updates are available on the Adobe website at a time. , for the product model. • Links to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in the manual. •A button to PDF versions of any page. ...
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... paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. The PDF version of your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of the complete manual. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual - Tip: If your browser window. iii v1.0, March 2008 Revision History Part Number Version Number Date 202-10240-02 1.0 March 2008 Description Product...
... paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. The PDF version of your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of the complete manual. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual - Tip: If your browser window. iii v1.0, March 2008 Revision History Part Number Version Number Date 202-10240-02 1.0 March 2008 Description Product...
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... (SSID): ANY Note: In order for the Wireless Adapter 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. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in the Box The product package should contain the following items: • NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2.0 Adapter WG111v3 • Installation Guide • Plastic cradle...
... (SSID): ANY Note: In order for the Wireless Adapter 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. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in the Box The product package should contain the following items: • NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2.0 Adapter WG111v3 • Installation Guide • Plastic cradle...
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...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 install from the CD. 4. If not, you can choose to your wireless network. Install the WG111v3 software. 2. Installing the WG111v3 Software Note: Do not connect the wireless adapter.... 1-3 v1.0, March 2008 If you must: 1. When prompted, insert the wireless adapter and follow the onscreen instructions. 3. Wireless security, advanced settings, and Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) instructions are prompted to...
...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 install from the CD. 4. If not, you can choose to your wireless network. Install the WG111v3 software. 2. Installing the WG111v3 Software Note: Do not connect the wireless adapter.... 1-3 v1.0, March 2008 If you must: 1. When prompted, insert the wireless adapter and follow the onscreen instructions. 3. Wireless security, advanced settings, and Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) instructions are prompted to...
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... about each network and makes it to the wireless adapter and a USB port. Click Next, and confirm the country where you do not have installed the NETGEAR Smart Wizard, the following screen displays: Figure 1-2 1. Note: If you are located. 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...
... about each network and makes it to the wireless adapter and a USB port. Click Next, and confirm the country where you do not have installed the NETGEAR Smart Wizard, the following screen displays: Figure 1-2 1. Note: If you are located. 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...
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...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 (...wireless access point or router in the network supports WPS, a WPS screen displays. You will 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...
...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 (...wireless access point or router in the network supports WPS, a WPS screen displays. You will 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...
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... for security (if used) and for saving a profile. 5. It could take up to a minute to establish your wireless connection. Figure 1-5 1-6 v1.0, March 2008 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 system tray and on the desktop. These networks are in the...
... for security (if used) and for saving a profile. 5. It could take up to a minute to establish your wireless connection. Figure 1-5 1-6 v1.0, March 2008 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 system tray and on the desktop. These networks are in the...
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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. 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.
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. 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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... opens the Smart Wizard. If many wireless networks in the lower right of the Windows task bar. If your area use the same channel, they can view the status bar. The Smart Wizard Settings tab displays. 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...
... opens the Smart Wizard. If many wireless networks in the lower right of the Windows task bar. If your area use the same channel, they can view the status bar. The Smart Wizard Settings tab displays. 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...
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... configuration or try moving to a better spot, such as a 2.4 GHz cordless phone or large metal surface. 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 any other wireless node or the link is OK. • Connected to the router is OK, but there is on...
... configuration or try moving to a better spot, such as a 2.4 GHz cordless phone or large metal surface. 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 any other wireless node or the link is OK. • Connected to the router is OK, but there is on...
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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 a computer monitor: 1. Insert the wireless adapter in the plastic cradle, and connect the USB cable. To use the USB cable, plastic cradle, and loop-and-hook fastener for better USB adapter placement on your computer, or use the USB cable to the plastic cradle on...
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 a computer monitor: 1. Insert the wireless adapter in the plastic cradle, and connect the USB cable. To use the USB cable, plastic cradle, and loop-and-hook fastener for better USB adapter placement on your computer, or use the USB cable to the plastic cradle on...
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... the other pieces of loop-and-hook fastener on the side or back of the fastener to attach the USB adapter in the Release Note. 5. Examine the Release Note. v1.0, March 2008 1-11 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual 4. Then join the pieces of your monitor near the top for better reception. To install an upgrade...
... the other pieces of loop-and-hook fastener on the side or back of the fastener to attach the USB adapter in the Release Note. 5. Examine the Release Note. v1.0, March 2008 1-11 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual 4. Then join the pieces of your monitor near the top for better reception. To install an upgrade...
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NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain how to use the NETGEAR WG111v3 Smart Wizard to use. • Configure wireless settings for wireless networks and refresh the screen. The Smart Wizard provides a complete and easy to use set of tools to: • View details about wireless networks: 1. Viewing Wireless Networks in profiles. • Remove or...
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain how to use the NETGEAR WG111v3 Smart Wizard to use. • Configure wireless settings for wireless networks and refresh the screen. The Smart Wizard provides a complete and easy to use set of tools to: • View details about wireless networks: 1. Viewing Wireless Networks in profiles. • Remove or...
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... (Infrastructure) or Computerto-Computer (Ad Hoc) The buttons located at the bottom of the information will still be displayed. • Channel: The channel determines which wireless mode (G, N) is the same as the SSID or ESSID configuration parameter. Click the Networks tab to view the following information for each other. The Status... which operating frequency will be blank even though the rest of the Networks tab are: • Help: Display online help. • Join a Network: Join a network. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual 2.
... (Infrastructure) or Computerto-Computer (Ad Hoc) The buttons located at the bottom of the information will still be displayed. • Channel: The channel determines which wireless mode (G, N) is the same as the SSID or ESSID configuration parameter. Click the Networks tab to view the following information for each other. The Status... which operating frequency will be blank even though the rest of the Networks tab are: • Help: Display online help. • Join a Network: Join a network. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual 2.