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... You 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...
... You 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 5-4 Appendix...
... 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 5-4 Appendix...
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... 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 TCP/IP Networking C-6 Install or Verify Windows Networking Components C-6 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP or 2000 C-7 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in...
... 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 TCP/IP Networking C-6 Install or Verify Windows Networking Components C-6 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP or 2000 C-7 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in...
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...designed for maximum throughput or dynamic range shifting to lower speeds due 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 wireless ... nodes automatically fall back to operate at up to 54 Mbps for PC computers running Microsoft® Windows®. It works with a lot of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111. Introduction 2-1 202-10026-01 A lower level of data encryption using128-bit Shared Key...
...designed for maximum throughput or dynamic range shifting to lower speeds due 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 wireless ... nodes automatically fall back to operate at up to 54 Mbps for PC computers running Microsoft® Windows®. It works with a lot of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111. Introduction 2-1 202-10026-01 A lower level of data encryption using128-bit Shared Key...
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... likely to complete the installation of Windows may ask for the original Windows operating system installation files to interfere. The figure below shows one recommended placement scenario for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 • Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional, 2000, Me, or 98SE. Some versions of the WG111 driver software. User Manual for personal computers...
... likely to complete the installation of Windows may ask for the original Windows operating system installation files to interfere. The figure below shows one recommended placement scenario for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 • Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional, 2000, Me, or 98SE. Some versions of the WG111 driver software. User Manual for personal computers...
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...USB cable to the notebook monitor. 5. For example, this mode is attached to the plastic cradle on the middle of your desktop PC monitor nearest 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... pieces of velcro to attach the USB Adapter in which lets multiple computers share a single ... 3-3 202-10026-01 The WG111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter comes with each other pieces ...
...USB cable to the notebook monitor. 5. For example, this mode is attached to the plastic cradle on the middle of your desktop PC monitor nearest 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... pieces of velcro to attach the USB Adapter in which lets multiple computers share a single ... 3-3 202-10026-01 The WG111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter comes with each other pieces ...
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..., browse to proceed. 3-5 202-10026-01 You will load. Select your computer. b. Power on your CD-ROM drive. 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. Follow the InstallShield Wizard steps. d. User Manual for the WG111 into your...
..., browse to proceed. 3-5 202-10026-01 You will load. Select your computer. b. Power on your CD-ROM drive. 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. Follow the InstallShield Wizard steps. d. User Manual for the WG111 into your...
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...restart your PC. You will be prompted to enable the NETGEAR Smart Wireless Assistant. Connect the USB cable to the WG111 and insert the other end of the cable into non-I-SPEED USB Hub" message. d. Enable NETGEAR Utility Configuration WG111 System Tray Icon 3-6 Basic Setup 202...choose No, you are prompted with a Windows XP Logo testing message. b. The WG111 will be prompted 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. User Manual for an ...
...restart your PC. You will be prompted to enable the NETGEAR Smart Wireless Assistant. Connect the USB cable to the WG111 and insert the other end of the cable into non-I-SPEED USB Hub" message. d. Enable NETGEAR Utility Configuration WG111 System Tray Icon 3-6 Basic Setup 202...choose No, you are prompted with a Windows XP Logo testing message. b. The WG111 will be prompted 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. User Manual for an ...
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...Windows XP users to join. You can store multiple profiles and recall the one which matches the network you installed the WG111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter, open the network connections from the system tray icon, click the Properties button, click the Wireless Networks tab and then clear the "Use Windows...-01 Understanding the Configuration Options The WG111 Wireless Assistant provides a complete and easy to use the NETGEAR Wireless Assistant, the Windows XP Wireless Networks configuration utility must be deselected. Note: The instructions in configuration profiles The section below ...
...Windows XP users to join. You can store multiple profiles and recall the one which matches the network you installed the WG111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter, open the network connections from the system tray icon, click the Properties button, click the Wireless Networks tab and then clear the "Use Windows...-01 Understanding the Configuration Options The WG111 Wireless Assistant provides a complete and easy to use the NETGEAR Wireless Assistant, the Windows XP Wireless Networks configuration utility must be deselected. Note: The instructions in configuration profiles The section below ...
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...on page 2-3 for additional suggestions. For Windows 2000, you have a USB v2.0 port but I can be upgraded with optional add-on USB v2.0 adapters that the IP addresses and the Windows networking parameters are already using the correct driver for USB 2.0.For Windows XP, you are all configured correctly. The ...WG111 Smart Wireless Assistant keeps asking me to save the changes. Refer to the "A Road Map for 'How to the knowledge base on the NETGEAR web site at www.netgear.com/support/main....
...on page 2-3 for additional suggestions. For Windows 2000, you have a USB v2.0 port but I can be upgraded with optional add-on USB v2.0 adapters that the IP addresses and the Windows networking parameters are already using the correct driver for USB 2.0.For Windows XP, you are all configured correctly. The ...WG111 Smart Wireless Assistant keeps asking me to save the changes. Refer to the "A Road Map for 'How to the knowledge base on the NETGEAR web site at www.netgear.com/support/main....
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...1. Click the Wireless Networks tab. 4. Accept the default settings or make your changes and click OK 5. How to use Windows XP's own Wireless Configuration Utility The NETGEAR WG111 software is designed so that the user will be asked to choose one used during initial software installation. Go to -...Wizard appears after installation has completed This happens if the USB device is connected to a different port than the one of the utility programs during installation. Select or clear the WG111 "Use Windows to know if the WG111 card has received a valid IP address The WG111 must receive...
...1. Click the Wireless Networks tab. 4. Accept the default settings or make your changes and click OK 5. How to use Windows XP's own Wireless Configuration Utility The NETGEAR WG111 software is designed so that the user will be asked to choose one used during initial software installation. Go to -...Wizard appears after installation has completed This happens if the USB device is connected to a different port than the one of the utility programs during installation. Select or clear the WG111 "Use Windows to know if the WG111 card has received a valid IP address The WG111 must receive...
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... Rate Frequency Power Emissions Bus interface Provided drivers Operating Environment Encryption Warranty 1 Integrated internal antenna 802.11g, 802.11b 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps (Auto Rate Sensing) 2.4GHz to 2.5GHz (CCK and OFDM Modulation) 5V Bus powered FCC, CE USB 2.0 Microsoft Windows XP, 2000, Me, 98SE Operating temperature: 0 to 55...
... Rate Frequency Power Emissions Bus interface Provided drivers Operating Environment Encryption Warranty 1 Integrated internal antenna 802.11g, 802.11b 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps (Auto Rate Sensing) 2.4GHz to 2.5GHz (CCK and OFDM Modulation) 5V Bus powered FCC, CE USB 2.0 Microsoft Windows XP, 2000, Me, 98SE Operating temperature: 0 to 55...
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Windows XP implements 802.1x natively, and several NETGEAR switch and wireless access point products support 802.1x. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 WPA Authentication: Enterprise-level User Authentication via 802.1x/EAP and RADIUS Wireless LAN WPA enabled wireless client with "supplicant" WPA enabled Access ...
Windows XP implements 802.1x natively, and several NETGEAR switch and wireless access point products support 802.1x. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 WPA Authentication: Enterprise-level User Authentication via 802.1x/EAP and RADIUS Wireless LAN WPA enabled wireless client with "supplicant" WPA enabled Access ...
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... adapter drivers that supports WPA. Wireless Networking Basics 202-10026-01 B-17 For Windows wireless clients, you must be able to pass the adapter's WPA capabilities and security configuration to the Wireless Zero Configuration service. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 ...). • The WPA two-phase authentication Open system, then 802.1x (EAP with Windows XP (Service Pack 1) and Windows Server 2003, the updated network adapter driver must obtain an updated network adapter driver that are compatible with RADIUS or preshared key). • TKIP • Michael •...
... adapter drivers that supports WPA. Wireless Networking Basics 202-10026-01 B-17 For Windows wireless clients, you must be able to pass the adapter's WPA capabilities and security configuration to the Wireless Zero Configuration service. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 ...). • The WPA two-phase authentication Open system, then 802.1x (EAP with Windows XP (Service Pack 1) and Windows Server 2003, the updated network adapter driver must obtain an updated network adapter driver that are compatible with RADIUS or preshared key). • TKIP • Michael •...
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.... Click OK and close all Network and Dialup Connections windows. 8. C-6 Preparing Your PCs for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 2. User Manual for Network Access 202-10026-01 The window is 192.168.0.1 Configuring Windows 2000 or XP for Local Area Connection. If not, select Install and...the values below if you may need to show your settings, which lists (among other things), your Windows CD; If an Ethernet adapter is selected. 7. The IP Configuration window opens, which should see an entry for TCP/IP Networking As part of the PC preparation process, ...
.... Click OK and close all Network and Dialup Connections windows. 8. C-6 Preparing Your PCs for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 2. User Manual for Network Access 202-10026-01 The window is 192.168.0.1 Configuring Windows 2000 or XP for Local Area Connection. If not, select Install and...the values below if you may need to show your settings, which lists (among other things), your Windows CD; If an Ethernet adapter is selected. 7. The IP Configuration window opens, which should see an entry for TCP/IP Networking As part of the PC preparation process, ...
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Now the Network Connection window displays. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP or 2000 You will find there are many similarities in Windows XP Locate your Network Neighborhood icon. • Select Control Panel from the Windows XP Start Menu. • Select the Network Connections icon on the...
Now the Network Connection window displays. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP or 2000 You will find there are many similarities in Windows XP Locate your Network Neighborhood icon. • Select Control Panel from the Windows XP Start Menu. • Select the Network Connections icon on the...
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... Windows 2000 After you install a network card, TCP/IP for Windows 2000 is selected. • Click the OK button. Repeat these steps for each PC with DHCP for Windows 2000. DHCP Configuration of Windows on your having to configure TCP/IP with this version of TCP/IP in Windows XP. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB...
... Windows 2000 After you install a network card, TCP/IP for Windows 2000 is selected. • Click the OK button. Repeat these steps for each PC with DHCP for Windows 2000. DHCP Configuration of Windows on your having to configure TCP/IP with this version of TCP/IP in Windows XP. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB...
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User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Network Access 202-10026-01 C-11 The Run window opens. 2. Type cmd and then click OK. Type exit Preparing Your PCs for Windows XP or 2000 To check your PC's TCP/IP configuration: 1. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button...
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Network Access 202-10026-01 C-11 The Run window opens. 2. Type cmd and then click OK. Type exit Preparing Your PCs for Windows XP or 2000 To check your PC's TCP/IP configuration: 1. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button...