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User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10026-01 Version 2.0 May 2004 202-10026-01
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10026-01 Version 2.0 May 2004 202-10026-01
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... is subject to change without notice. By registering your Support information card. E-mail: support@netgear.com Web site: www.netgear.com Statement of Conditions In the interest of their respective holders. Technical Support Please refer to the support information card that the Model WG111v2 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set by the...
... is subject to change without notice. By registering your Support information card. E-mail: support@netgear.com Web site: www.netgear.com Statement of Conditions In the interest of their respective holders. Technical Support Please refer to the support information card that the Model WG111v2 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set by the...
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...10026-01 This equipment should be available in a particular installation. Declaration Of Conformity We NETGEAR, Inc., 4500 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054, declare under our sole...by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that the model WG111v2 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter complies with any other antenna or transmitter. If this equipment does cause harmful .... FCC Information to User This product does not contain any interference received, including interference that interference will invalidate all options described in this product in accordance...
...10026-01 This equipment should be available in a particular installation. Declaration Of Conformity We NETGEAR, Inc., 4500 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054, declare under our sole...by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that the model WG111v2 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter complies with any other antenna or transmitter. If this equipment does cause harmful .... FCC Information to User This product does not contain any interference received, including interference that interference will invalidate all options described in this product in accordance...
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...export license. This device is a 2.4 GHz low power RF device intended for further details before putting this device into operation. Marking by NETGEAR, Inc., could void the user's right to be exported or transferred from the US or Canada without an approved US Department of Use ... use in all EU countries. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for latest iv 202-10026-01 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 Tested to Comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE PY3WG111V2 Modifications made to the product, unless expressly approved by the ...
...export license. This device is a 2.4 GHz low power RF device intended for further details before putting this device into operation. Marking by NETGEAR, Inc., could void the user's right to be exported or transferred from the US or Canada without an approved US Department of Use ... use in all EU countries. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for latest iv 202-10026-01 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 Tested to Comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE PY3WG111V2 Modifications made to the product, unless expressly approved by the ...
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B-16 Changes to Wireless Access Points B-17 Changes to Wireless Network Adapters B-17 Changes to IEEE 802.11i B-10 What are the Key Features of WPA Security B-10 WPA Authentication: Enterprise-level User Authentication via 802.1x/... Product Support for Windows XP or 2000 C-11 Glossary Index Contents ix 202-10026-01 WEP Configuration Options B-6 Wireless Channels ...B-7 WPA Wireless Security B-8 How Does WPA Compare to WEP B-9 How Does WPA Compare to Wireless Client Programs B-18 Appendix C Preparing Your PCs for Network Access Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking C-1 ...
B-16 Changes to Wireless Access Points B-17 Changes to Wireless Network Adapters B-17 Changes to IEEE 802.11i B-10 What are the Key Features of WPA Security B-10 WPA Authentication: Enterprise-level User Authentication via 802.1x/... Product Support for Windows XP or 2000 C-11 Glossary Index Contents ix 202-10026-01 WEP Configuration Options B-6 Wireless Channels ...B-7 WPA Wireless Security B-8 How Does WPA Compare to WEP B-9 How Does WPA Compare to Wireless Client Programs B-18 Appendix C Preparing Your PCs for Network Access Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking C-1 ...
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...-10026-01 May 2004 Note: Product updates are shown enclosed in the Appendices, on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Resource CD, and on the NETGEAR Web site at www.netgear.com/support/main.asp. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Chapter 1 About This Manual This chapter introduces the conventions and features of importance... Internet skills. Audience, Scope, Conventions This manual assumes that the reader has basic to these specifications: Table 1-1. Named keys in text are available on the NETGEAR Web site.
...-10026-01 May 2004 Note: Product updates are shown enclosed in the Appendices, on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Resource CD, and on the NETGEAR Web site at www.netgear.com/support/main.asp. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Chapter 1 About This Manual This chapter introduces the conventions and features of importance... Internet skills. Audience, Scope, Conventions This manual assumes that the reader has basic to these specifications: Table 1-1. Named keys in text are available on the NETGEAR Web site.
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... chapter of the manual. 1-2 About This Manual 202-10026-01 Use the right pane to Use this Manual The HTML version of this manual includes these features. 1 2 3 Figure 1-1: HTML version of this button when a step-by-step procedure is displayed will send the entire procedure...a version 4 or later browser with JavaScript enabled. 2. Previous/Next buttons display the previous or next topic. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 How to view the contents of the manual. The Show in Contents button locates the current topic in the Contents tab.
... chapter of the manual. 1-2 About This Manual 202-10026-01 Use the right pane to Use this Manual The HTML version of this manual includes these features. 1 2 3 Figure 1-1: HTML version of this button when a step-by-step procedure is displayed will send the entire procedure...a version 4 or later browser with JavaScript enabled. 2. Previous/Next buttons display the previous or next topic. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 How to view the contents of the manual. The Show in Contents button locates the current topic in the Contents tab.
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User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 How to Print this Manual To print this manual you can choose one of the following several options, according to your needs. • Printing a "...
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 How to Print this Manual To print this manual you can choose one of the following several options, according to your needs. • Printing a "...
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User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 1-4 About This Manual 202-10026-01
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 1-4 About This Manual 202-10026-01
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... • High level of electromagnetic interference. In a noisy environment or when the distance between the wireless nodes is designed for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Chapter 2 Introduction This chapter introduces the features, package contents, and appearance of data encryption or... running Microsoft® Windows®. A lower level of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111. It is a USB 2.0 device and is available to simplify your office or while you create a wireless network for maximum throughput or dynamic range shifting to lower speeds ...
... • High level of electromagnetic interference. In a noisy environment or when the distance between the wireless nodes is designed for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Chapter 2 Introduction This chapter introduces the features, package contents, and appearance of data encryption or... running Microsoft® Windows®. A lower level of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111. It is a USB 2.0 device and is available to simplify your office or while you create a wireless network for maximum throughput or dynamic range shifting to lower speeds ...
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... Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Cradle USB Cable WG111 Resource CD, Installation guide and Warranty/Support intormation card Velcro Figure 2-1: NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Box contents If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. The product package should contain the following items: • NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 • Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 - Driver...
... Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Cradle USB Cable WG111 Resource CD, Installation guide and Warranty/Support intormation card Velcro Figure 2-1: NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Box contents If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. The product package should contain the following items: • NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 • Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 - Driver...
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... network) Note: In order for the WG111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter to communicate with a wireless access point or wireless adapter, all devices must be configured with file and print sharing enabled and you are covered in which devices or computers communicate directly with the WG111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 • Ad Hoc Mode: An...
... network) Note: In order for the WG111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter to communicate with a wireless access point or wireless adapter, all devices must be configured with file and print sharing enabled and you are covered in which devices or computers communicate directly with the WG111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 • Ad Hoc Mode: An...
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Fill in your area. 5. Choose the speed and channel for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 How to Start a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network 1. Use the Networks tab page to -computer network. Note: The channel number differs depending... on page B-8. Click Initiate Ad Hoc. If you notice interference problems with another nearby wireless device, select a channel that is not being used by...
Fill in your area. 5. Choose the speed and channel for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 How to Start a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network 1. Use the Networks tab page to -computer network. Note: The channel number differs depending... on page B-8. Click Initiate Ad Hoc. If you notice interference problems with another nearby wireless device, select a channel that is not being used by...
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... Page The Statistics page provides real time and historical trend information on the data traffic and performance of wireless network - User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 • Mode: Identifies the type of your wireless adapter. Access Point (Infrastructure) or Computer-to display the transmit performance, the receive performance, or the total of...
... Page The Statistics page provides real time and historical trend information on the data traffic and performance of wireless network - User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 • Mode: Identifies the type of your wireless adapter. Access Point (Infrastructure) or Computer-to display the transmit performance, the receive performance, or the total of...
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...; Firmware Version: The wireless adapter firmware version. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 About Page The About page displays the current software version information: Figure 4-10: About page The 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 release date. • MAC...
...; Firmware Version: The wireless adapter firmware version. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 About Page The About page displays the current software version information: Figure 4-10: About page The 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 release date. • MAC...
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...provide a more reliable connection or slightly longer range. RTS/CTS will use. The primary reason for wireless testing and advanced configuration only. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 The Advanced Settings screen is shown below: Figure 4-12: Advanced Settings The following options are ..., but reduces the range of your wireless adapter, you will be disabled. The rate can be from 1 Mbps to 54 Mbps. • Wireless Mode: Select the wireless protocols you can choose one or both of the available 802.11 wireless protocols. • RTS/CTS Threshold:...
...provide a more reliable connection or slightly longer range. RTS/CTS will use. The primary reason for wireless testing and advanced configuration only. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 The Advanced Settings screen is shown below: Figure 4-12: Advanced Settings The following options are ..., but reduces the range of your wireless adapter, you will be disabled. The rate can be from 1 Mbps to 54 Mbps. • Wireless Mode: Select the wireless protocols you can choose one or both of the available 802.11 wireless protocols. • RTS/CTS Threshold:...
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..., all access points and client wireless adapters on Wi-Fi Protected Access products. In the 802.11 standard, 802.1x authentication was optional. A major problem with a sniffing tool can monitor your network for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 The IEEE introduced the WEP... as a user authentication mechanism. Products based on EAP specifically, refer to this available in the IEEE. Wireless Networking Basics B-9 202-10026-01 The 802.11i ...
..., all access points and client wireless adapters on Wi-Fi Protected Access products. In the 802.11 standard, 802.1x authentication was optional. A major problem with a sniffing tool can monitor your network for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 The IEEE introduced the WEP... as a user authentication mechanism. Products based on EAP specifically, refer to this available in the IEEE. Wireless Networking Basics B-9 202-10026-01 The 802.11i ...
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...include the required authentication method (802.1x or Pre-shared key) and the preferred cipher suite (WEP, TKIP, or AES). Probe Responses (AP to station) and Association Requests (station to connect with an authenticator (802.11 access point). The client sends an EAP-start message. Wireless... B-13 The access point replies with WPA information element to authenticate the client. 2. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Client with a WPAenabled wireless adapter and supplicant (Win XP, Funk, Meetinghouse) For example, a WPA-enabled AP For example, a RADIUS ...
...include the required authentication method (802.1x or Pre-shared key) and the preferred cipher suite (WEP, TKIP, or AES). Probe Responses (AP to station) and Association Requests (station to connect with an authenticator (802.11 access point). The client sends an EAP-start message. Wireless... B-13 The access point replies with WPA information element to authenticate the client. 2. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Client with a WPAenabled wireless adapter and supplicant (Win XP, Funk, Meetinghouse) For example, a WPA-enabled AP For example, a RADIUS ...
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... when the wireless network adapter driver is obtain the new WPA-compatible driver and install the driver. Changes to Wireless Client Programs Wireless client programs must be updated to permit the configuration of WPA authentication (and preshared key) and the new WPA encryption algorithms (TKIP and the optional AES component). User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111...
... when the wireless network adapter driver is obtain the new WPA-compatible driver and install the driver. Changes to Wireless Client Programs Wireless client programs must be updated to permit the configuration of WPA authentication (and preshared key) and the new WPA encryption algorithms (TKIP and the optional AES component). User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111...
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... add an adapter card or even having to turn the computer off. USB connector The plug end of the USB cable that connects to the wireless network name. router A device that forwards data between a computer and add-on devices (such as audio players, joysticks, keyboards, telephones, scanners, and printers). USB Acronym for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111...
... add an adapter card or even having to turn the computer off. USB connector The plug end of the USB cable that connects to the wireless network name. router A device that forwards data between a computer and add-on devices (such as audio players, joysticks, keyboards, telephones, scanners, and printers). USB Acronym for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111...
