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... Everybody's Connecting are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this equipment on the... card that the Model WG111v2 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set by Data Processing ii 202-10026-01 For other countries. in the operating instructions. Information is hereby certified that shipped with your product at www.netgear.com...
... Everybody's Connecting are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this equipment on the... card that the Model WG111v2 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set by Data Processing ii 202-10026-01 For other countries. in the operating instructions. Information is hereby certified that shipped with your product at www.netgear.com...
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... Begin 3-1 Verifying System Requirements 3-1 Observing Location and Range Guidelines 3-2 Two Basic Operating Modes 3-3 WG111 Default Wireless Configuration Settings 3-4 Basic Installation Instructions 3-4 For Windows XP Users Installing a WG111 3-5 For Windows 2000 & 98SE/Me Users Installing a WG111 3-9 WG111 Wireless Connection Indicators 3-13 Interpreting the LED on the WG111 3-13 Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors...
... Begin 3-1 Verifying System Requirements 3-1 Observing Location and Range Guidelines 3-2 Two Basic Operating Modes 3-3 WG111 Default Wireless Configuration Settings 3-4 Basic Installation Instructions 3-4 For Windows XP Users Installing a WG111 3-5 For Windows 2000 & 98SE/Me Users Installing a WG111 3-9 WG111 Wireless Connection Indicators 3-13 Interpreting the LED on the WG111 3-13 Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors...
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... Assistant keeps asking me to save my settings ..........5-2 Ad Hoc mode is not working correctly 5-3 How to know if the WG111 card has received a valid IP address 5-3 How to use Windows XP's own Wireless Configuration Utility 5-3 New Hardware Wizard appears after installation has completed 5-3 How to get a PDF copy of the Manual...
... Assistant keeps asking me to save my settings ..........5-2 Ad Hoc mode is not working correctly 5-3 How to know if the WG111 card has received a valid IP address 5-3 How to use Windows XP's own Wireless Configuration Utility 5-3 New Hardware Wizard appears after installation has completed 5-3 How to get a PDF copy of the Manual...
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... Access Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking C-1 Configuring Windows 98 and Me for TCP/IP Networking C-1 Install or Verify Windows Networking Components C-1 Enabling DHCP in Windows 98 and Me C-3 Selecting Windows' Internet Access Method C-5 Verifying TCP/IP Properties C-5 Configuring Windows 2000 or XP for Windows XP or 2000 C-11 Glossary Index Contents ix 202-10026...
... Access Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking C-1 Configuring Windows 98 and Me for TCP/IP Networking C-1 Install or Verify Windows Networking Components C-1 Enabling DHCP in Windows 98 and Me C-3 Selecting Windows' Internet Access Method C-5 Verifying TCP/IP Properties C-5 Configuring Windows 2000 or XP for Windows XP or 2000 C-11 Glossary Index Contents ix 202-10026...
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... the print icon in the toolbar at the top right of the browser window. - Click "PDF of This Chapter" link at the top right of any page in the HTML View. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 How to Print this Manual To print this manual you can... on a single sheet of paper, you do not have to print. Click PDF button. A new browser window opens showing the PDF version of any page. - Click the print icon in the upper left of the window. - Using this feature. About This Manual 1-3 202-10026-01 Use the link at the top right...
... the print icon in the toolbar at the top right of the browser window. - Click "PDF of This Chapter" link at the top right of any page in the HTML View. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 How to Print this Manual To print this manual you can... on a single sheet of paper, you do not have to print. Click PDF button. A new browser window opens showing the PDF version of any page. - Click the print icon in the upper left of the window. - Using this feature. About This Manual 1-3 202-10026-01 Use the link at the top right...
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... technology. • 54 Mbps high speed data transfer. User Manual for PC computers running Microsoft® Windows®. A lower level of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111. It 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...
... technology. • 54 Mbps high speed data transfer. User Manual for PC computers running Microsoft® Windows®. A lower level of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111. It 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...
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...through a cable/DSL router as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. 1. What's Needed? TCP/IP Internet Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter networking software WG111 Resource CD and the installed and configured Help information provided in the on my PC according to an Access Point in addition... WEP" on providers. Open an Internet browser such as illustrated in place on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps 3. Use Windows accordingly. An active Internet To configure your version of the . requirements of Windows. To use WEP security features, see "How to the 1. Connect to Configure WPA...
...through a cable/DSL router as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. 1. What's Needed? TCP/IP Internet Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter networking software WG111 Resource CD and the installed and configured Help information provided in the on my PC according to an Access Point in addition... WEP" on providers. Open an Internet browser such as illustrated in place on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps 3. Use Windows accordingly. An active Internet To configure your version of the . requirements of Windows. To use WEP security features, see "How to the 1. Connect to Configure WPA...
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... networks in the Windows network or for configuration scenarios or refer to the wireless wireless and 2. A Road Map for TCP/IP Networking" on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Resource CD and the Help... information provided in a my combined wireless and wired 2. Any Windows networking security access rights such as the Windows Workgroup settings are using to be provided when Windows prompts for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Table 2-1. connect to the Help system included...
... networks in the Windows network or for configuration scenarios or refer to the wireless wireless and 2. A Road Map for TCP/IP Networking" on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Resource CD and the Help... information provided in a my combined wireless and wired 2. Any Windows networking security access rights such as the Windows Workgroup settings are using to be provided when Windows prompts for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Table 2-1. connect to the Help system included...
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... to the wireless Add a Printer network needs to be configured with setting up Windows networking, refer to the PC Networking Tutorial on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Resource CD and the Help information provided in the Windows system you are commonly managed by corporate computer support groups. password that comes with the...
... to the wireless Add a Printer network needs to be configured with setting up Windows networking, refer to the PC Networking Tutorial on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Resource CD and the Help information provided in the Windows system you are commonly managed by corporate computer support groups. password that comes with the...
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...range will decrease if such materials are constructed with the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111. Position the USB Adapter so that the external devices are less likely to . Some versions of the WG111 driver software. Observing Location and Range Guidelines Computers can communicate ...are between the devices. User Manual for the original Windows operating system installation files to facilitate placement in an optimal location. The WG111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter comes with WG111 attached to the monitor To attach the USB drive to a Notebook cover or monitor: 3-2 202...
...range will decrease if such materials are constructed with the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111. Position the USB Adapter so that the external devices are less likely to . Some versions of the WG111 driver software. Observing Location and Range Guidelines Computers can communicate ...are between the devices. User Manual for the original Windows operating system installation files to facilitate placement in an optimal location. The WG111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter comes with WG111 attached to the monitor To attach the USB drive to a Notebook cover or monitor: 3-2 202...
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... For Windows XP, see "For Windows XP Users Installing a WG111" on page 3-5. • For Windows 2000, 98SE, and Me, see "For Windows 2000 & 98SE/Me Users Installing a WG111" on the middle of your desktop PC monitor nearest your notebook monitor near the top for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 ...Adapter WG111 1. Basic Setup 3-3 202-10026-01 For example, this mode is attached to a router which devices and computers communicate with 3 pieces of your wireless access point, if you are using the USB Adapter with a desktop PC....
... For Windows XP, see "For Windows XP Users Installing a WG111" on page 3-5. • For Windows 2000, 98SE, and Me, see "For Windows 2000 & 98SE/Me Users Installing a WG111" on the middle of your desktop PC monitor nearest your notebook monitor near the top for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 ...Adapter WG111 1. Basic Setup 3-3 202-10026-01 For example, this mode is attached to a router which devices and computers communicate with 3 pieces of your wireless access point, if you are using the USB Adapter with a desktop PC....
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... WEP encryption: Disabled The section below that corresponds to the version of Windows you are configured with each other, without the use the factory default settings to set up the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 • Ad Hoc Mode: An 802.11 networking framework...
... WEP encryption: Disabled The section below that corresponds to the version of Windows you are configured with each other, without the use the factory default settings to set up the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 • Ad Hoc Mode: An 802.11 networking framework...
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... Continue Anyway to choose the country you are located in as needed. You will load. Insert the Resource CD for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 For Windows XP Users Installing a WG111 Install the WG111 driver and Wireless Assistant software. Click Finish when done, and if prompted restart your location from the list...
... Continue Anyway to choose the country you are located in as needed. You will load. Insert the Resource CD for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 For Windows XP Users Installing a WG111 Install the WG111 driver and Wireless Assistant software. Click Finish when done, and if prompted restart your location from the list...
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...14 Mbps whereas the maximum speed of the Windows task bar. c. Add New Hardware Wizard Note: If the USB port in . Locate an available USB port on the lower right portion of a USB v2.0 port is connected to enable the NETGEAR Smart Wireless Assistant. Click Finish when done... will be limited to choose the country you must read the Windows XP documentation for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Install the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111. You will see a "HI_SPEED USB Device Plugged into the USB slot on your computer. d. a. After a short delay, ...
...14 Mbps whereas the maximum speed of the Windows task bar. c. Add New Hardware Wizard Note: If the USB port in . Locate an available USB port on the lower right portion of a USB v2.0 port is connected to enable the NETGEAR Smart Wireless Assistant. Click Finish when done... will be limited to choose the country you must read the Windows XP documentation for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Install the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111. You will see a "HI_SPEED USB Device Plugged into the USB slot on your computer. d. a. After a short delay, ...
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...includes WEP settings, click the Settings tab page and configure the WG111 accordingly. Change the Network Name SSID to open the WG111 SMART WIZARD Wireless Assistant. c. Note: This procedure assumes you want. Basic Setup 3-7 202-10026-01 b. Click Apply to the Settings tab page. Note: The NETGEAR...icon Click Help for instructions on page 4-7. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Configure your current location. Tip: As an ...: Click the Help button on the Windows desktop or in the SSID, you will not connect. If your ...
...includes WEP settings, click the Settings tab page and configure the WG111 accordingly. Change the Network Name SSID to open the WG111 SMART WIZARD Wireless Assistant. c. Note: This procedure assumes you want. Basic Setup 3-7 202-10026-01 b. Click Apply to the Settings tab page. Note: The NETGEAR...icon Click Help for instructions on page 4-7. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Configure your current location. Tip: As an ...: Click the Help button on the Windows desktop or in the SSID, you will not connect. If your ...
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...Basic Setup 202-10026-01 Note: If you are unable to the Internet or network resources. c. d. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Verify wireless connectivity to connect; Check the WG111 LED: blinking means attempting to your wireless network. a. b. ...off means the WG111 is not plugged in the Windows system tray: green or yellow indicates a working connection; solid ...
...Basic Setup 202-10026-01 Note: If you are unable to the Internet or network resources. c. d. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Verify wireless connectivity to connect; Check the WG111 LED: blinking means attempting to your wireless network. a. b. ...off means the WG111 is not plugged in the Windows system tray: green or yellow indicates a working connection; solid ...
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... InstallShield Wizard steps. Insert the Resource CD for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 For Windows 2000 & 98SE/Me Users Installing a WG111 Install the WG111 driver and Wireless Assistant software. You will load. Click Install Driver and Utility. Click Finish when done, and if prompted restart your CD-ROM drive. Select your PC, let the...
... InstallShield Wizard steps. Insert the Resource CD for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 For Windows 2000 & 98SE/Me Users Installing a WG111 Install the WG111 driver and Wireless Assistant software. You will load. Click Install Driver and Utility. Click Finish when done, and if prompted restart your CD-ROM drive. Select your PC, let the...
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b. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Install the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111. a. Connect the USB cable to the maximum speed of the cable into the USB slot on your computer does not have a USB v2.0 port but rather a USB v1.1 type port, the ... icon on your computer. Note: Click Yes if you are prompted with a Windows 2000 Digital Signature Not Found message. a. USB v1.1 port maximum speed is 14 Mbps whereas the maximum speed of the Windows task bar. After a short delay, the Found New Hardware Wizard displays. Found...
b. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Install the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111. a. Connect the USB cable to the maximum speed of the cable into the USB slot on your computer does not have a USB v2.0 port but rather a USB v1.1 type port, the ... icon on your computer. Note: Click Yes if you are prompted with a Windows 2000 Digital Signature Not Found message. a. USB v1.1 port maximum speed is 14 Mbps whereas the maximum speed of the Windows task bar. After a short delay, the Found New Hardware Wizard displays. Found...
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...WG111 and save the Profile. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Configure your WG111 accordingly. For the...You can use your network includes WEP settings, click the Security tab page and configure the WG111 accordingly. WG111 system tray icon WG111 Wireless Assistant Note: The NETGEAR default settings are located. ...b. Tip: If you are Infrastructure mode, with these steps, click the Help button in the system tray to view help with Any (first available network that replies) for instructions on the Windows...
...WG111 and save the Profile. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Configure your WG111 accordingly. For the...You can use your network includes WEP settings, click the Security tab page and configure the WG111 accordingly. WG111 system tray icon WG111 Wireless Assistant Note: The NETGEAR default settings are located. ...b. Tip: If you are Infrastructure mode, with these steps, click the Help button in the system tray to view help with Any (first available network that replies) for instructions on the Windows...
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... the WG111 LED: blinking means attempting to the Internet or network resources. red indicates no connection. off means the WG111 is not plugged in the Windows system tray: green or yellow indicates a working connection; Note: If you are unable to connect, see Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting". 3-12 202-10026-01 Basic Setup c. a. b. User...
... the WG111 LED: blinking means attempting to the Internet or network resources. red indicates no connection. off means the WG111 is not plugged in the Windows system tray: green or yellow indicates a working connection; Note: If you are unable to connect, see Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting". 3-12 202-10026-01 Basic Setup c. a. b. User...