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...Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Manufacturer/Importer It is hereby certified that the Model WG111v2 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter has been suppressed in this equipment on the market and has been granted the right to test the series ... reserved. Federal Office for US & Canada only. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of product and software upgrades. By registering your Support information card. NETGEAR, INC. For other countries, see your product at www.netgear.com/register, we can provide you with faster expert technical support...
...Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Manufacturer/Importer It is hereby certified that the Model WG111v2 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter has been suppressed in this equipment on the market and has been granted the right to test the series ... reserved. Federal Office for US & Canada only. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of product and software upgrades. By registering your Support information card. NETGEAR, INC. For other countries, see your product at www.netgear.com/register, we can provide you with faster expert technical support...
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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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... Client Programs B-18 Appendix C Preparing Your PCs for Network 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 XP C-7 DHCP Configuration of WPA and WEP Wireless Clients is Discouraged ...... B-16 Changes to Wireless Access Points...
... Client Programs B-18 Appendix C Preparing Your PCs for Network 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 XP C-7 DHCP Configuration of WPA and WEP Wireless Clients is Discouraged ...... B-16 Changes to Wireless Access Points...
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...while you ultimate mobility in and around your network setup or to operate in an environment with Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP operating systems. Key Features The WG111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter provides the following features: • Reliable IEEE 802.11g and b standards-based...packet transfer at lower transfer rates. • High level of electromagnetic interference. A lower level of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111. The WG111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter provides reliable, standards-based 802.11g 54 Mbps WLAN connectivity that is backwards compatible with industry...
...while you ultimate mobility in and around your network setup or to operate in an environment with Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP operating systems. Key Features The WG111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter provides the following features: • Reliable IEEE 802.11g and b standards-based...packet transfer at lower transfer rates. • High level of electromagnetic interference. A lower level of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111. The WG111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter provides reliable, standards-based 802.11g 54 Mbps WLAN connectivity that is backwards compatible with industry...
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... Tutorial on page 4-2. TCP/IP Internet Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter networking software WG111 Resource CD and the installed and configured Help information provided in the on providers. requirements of the WG111 and all the wireless NETGEAR wireless network. Protect my 1. A wireless network...WG111 3. An active Internet To configure your WG111 in place on page 4-7 and configure your version of Windows. A Road Map for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Table 2-1. Assure that supports WG111 with configuring the TCP/IP Internet software on a PC,...
... Tutorial on page 4-2. TCP/IP Internet Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter networking software WG111 Resource CD and the installed and configured Help information provided in the on providers. requirements of the WG111 and all the wireless NETGEAR wireless network. Protect my 1. A wireless network...WG111 3. An active Internet To configure your WG111 in place on page 4-7 and configure your version of Windows. A Road Map for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Table 2-1. Assure that supports WG111 with configuring the TCP/IP Internet software on a PC,...
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...be provided when Windows prompts for computers in their homes, or work with Windows networking software, see "Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking" on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Resource CD and the Help information provided in order to Windows Workgroup or ... configuration scenarios or refer to the Help system included with your version of the target configured with the same For assistance with . Use the Windows 1. connect to the wireless wireless and 2. small offices. 3. If so-called Windows 'peer' Workgroup networking is being used, the...
...be provided when Windows prompts for computers in their homes, or work with Windows networking software, see "Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking" on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Resource CD and the Help information provided in order to Windows Workgroup or ... configuration scenarios or refer to the Help system included with your version of the target configured with the same For assistance with . Use the Windows 1. connect to the wireless wireless and 2. small offices. 3. If so-called Windows 'peer' Workgroup networking is being used, the...
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...the network. 3. From the File menu of an configured with the version of the Windows operating systems you are usually managed by individuals who want to be provided when Windows prompts for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Table 2-1. What Do I ? wizard to add access to a ... the Print Setup feature to direct your print output 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 using to a combined Printers and Fax connect to the Help and Support ...
...the network. 3. From the File menu of an configured with the version of the Windows operating systems you are usually managed by individuals who want to be provided when Windows prompts for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Table 2-1. What Do I ? wizard to add access to a ... the Print Setup feature to direct your print output 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 using to a combined Printers and Fax connect to the Help and Support ...
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... point or router it wirelessly connects to interfere. Some versions of Windows may ask for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 • Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional, 2000, Me, or 98SE. For best results, avoid potential sources of the WG111 driver software. The USB Adapter should have metal, or metal mesh, the effective range...
... point or router it wirelessly connects to interfere. Some versions of Windows may ask for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 • Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional, 2000, Me, or 98SE. For best results, avoid potential sources of the WG111 driver software. The USB Adapter should have metal, or metal mesh, the effective range...
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... monitor near the top for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 1. See the installation instructions for your computer. • 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 side of velcro to attach the USB Adapter in the plastic cradle. 3. ...
... monitor near the top for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 1. See the installation instructions for your computer. • 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 side of velcro to attach the USB Adapter in the plastic cradle. 3. ...
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.... The procedures below provide step-by-step installation instructions for basic wireless connectivity to the version of Windows you are covered below. Your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 factory default basic settings are available with the same wireless network name (SSID). ... Data security WEP encryption: Disabled The section below that corresponds to the version of Windows you will need to set up the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 for Windows PCs. Both of an AP. Basic Installation Instructions Use the procedure below provides instructions...
.... The procedures below provide step-by-step installation instructions for basic wireless connectivity to the version of Windows you are covered below. Your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 factory default basic settings are available with the same wireless network name (SSID). ... Data security WEP encryption: Disabled The section below that corresponds to the version of Windows you will need to set up the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 for Windows PCs. Both of an AP. Basic Installation Instructions Use the procedure below provides instructions...
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... the list. Power on your computer. 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. a. You will load. Click Install Driver and Utility. Basic Setup InstallShield Wizard Note: If a Windows XP Certification warning appears, click Continue Anyway to the...
... the list. Power on your computer. 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. a. You will load. Click Install Driver and Utility. Basic Setup InstallShield Wizard Note: If a Windows XP Certification warning appears, click Continue Anyway to the...
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...of the cable into non-I-SPEED USB Hub" message. If you choose No, 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 work but rather a USB v1.1 type port, you ...Anyway if you will be prompted to enable the NETGEAR Smart Wireless Assistant. b. Connect the USB cable to accept this option. Select Install the software automatically (Recommended) and click Next. You will be limited to use the Windows XP Wireless Networks configuration utility. Click Finish when ...
...of the cable into non-I-SPEED USB Hub" message. If you choose No, 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 work but rather a USB v1.1 type port, you ...Anyway if you will be prompted to enable the NETGEAR Smart Wireless Assistant. b. Connect the USB cable to accept this option. Select Install the software automatically (Recommended) and click Next. You will be limited to use the Windows XP Wireless Networks configuration utility. Click Finish when ...
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...page. c. Tip: Create profiles called work and home. Set up your network includes WEP settings, click the Settings tab page and configure the WG111 accordingly. For ... a wireless network which is not using the SMART WIZARD Wireless Assistant. need for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Configure your WG111. User Manual for your current location. Then, activate ...whichever one you Tip: Click the Help button on the Windows desktop or in the WG111...
...page. c. Tip: Create profiles called work and home. Set up your network includes WEP settings, click the Settings tab page and configure the WG111 accordingly. For ... a wireless network which is not using the SMART WIZARD Wireless Assistant. need for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Configure your WG111. User Manual for your current location. Then, activate ...whichever one you Tip: Click the Help button on the Windows desktop or in the WG111...
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... WG111 LED: blinking means attempting to connect, see Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting". 3-8 Basic Setup 202-10026-01 a. off means the WG111 is not plugged in the Windows system tray: green or yellow indicates a working connection; d. Note: If you are unable to connect; b. solid indicates a good connection; c. Verify that the...bottom of the WG111 icon in . Verify connectivity to the Internet or network resources. red indicates no connection. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Verify wireless connectivity to your wireless network.
... WG111 LED: blinking means attempting to connect, see Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting". 3-8 Basic Setup 202-10026-01 a. off means the WG111 is not plugged in the Windows system tray: green or yellow indicates a working connection; d. Note: If you are unable to connect; b. solid indicates a good connection; c. Verify that the...bottom of the WG111 icon in . Verify connectivity to the Internet or network resources. red indicates no connection. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Verify wireless connectivity to your wireless network.
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...You will load. Click Install Driver and Utility. WG111 Resource CD Note: If this screen fails to load automatically, browse to be logged on your location from the list. 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. Follow the InstallShield Wizard steps. Select your PC,...
...You will load. Click Install Driver and Utility. WG111 Resource CD Note: If this screen fails to load automatically, browse to be logged on your location from the list. 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. Follow the InstallShield Wizard steps. Select your PC,...
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...Finish when done, and if prompted restart your PC. USB v1.1 port maximum speed is 14 Mbps whereas the maximum speed of the Windows task bar. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Install the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111. You will be limited to the ...WG111 and insert the other end of the cable into the USB slot on your computer does...
...Finish when done, and if prompted restart your PC. USB v1.1 port maximum speed is 14 Mbps whereas the maximum speed of the Windows task bar. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Install the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111. You will be limited to the ...WG111 and insert the other end of the cable into the USB slot on your computer does...
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...and click Save Profile to store the current settings. Set up your network includes WEP settings, click the Security tab page and configure the WG111 accordingly....instructions on page 4-7. Then, activate whichever one you are different from the NETGEAR default settings, you use the default of Any (First available network) .... If your WLAN settings are located. Click the WG111 icon on the Windows desktop or in the WG111 Wireless Assistant to view the available wireless networks,...NETGEAR default settings are connecting to open the Wireless Assistant. User Manual for ...
...and click Save Profile to store the current settings. Set up your network includes WEP settings, click the Security tab page and configure the WG111 accordingly....instructions on page 4-7. Then, activate whichever one you are different from the NETGEAR default settings, you use the default of Any (First available network) .... If your WLAN settings are located. Click the WG111 icon on the Windows desktop or in the WG111 Wireless Assistant to view the available wireless networks,...NETGEAR default settings are connecting to open the Wireless Assistant. User Manual for ...
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...information at the bottom of the WG111 icon in . red indicates no connection. solid indicates a good connection; User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Verify wireless connectivity to your wireless network. a. c. d. Note: If you are unable to connect; b. off ...means the WG111 is not plugged in the Windows system tray: green or yellow indicates a working connection; Check the color of the utility ...
...information at the bottom of the WG111 icon in . red indicates no connection. solid indicates a good connection; User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Verify wireless connectivity to your wireless network. a. c. d. Note: If you are unable to connect; b. off ...means the WG111 is not plugged in the Windows system tray: green or yellow indicates a working connection; Check the color of the utility ...