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...to certain restrictions. Other brand and product names are registered trademarks of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in a residential area or an adjacent area thereto) and conforms ... placing of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. ©2004 NETGEAR, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR, INC. For other countries. AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. ...
...to certain restrictions. Other brand and product names are registered trademarks of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in a residential area or an adjacent area thereto) and conforms ... placing of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. ©2004 NETGEAR, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR, INC. For other countries. AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. ...
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... Audience, Scope, Conventions 1-1 How to Use this Manual 1-2 How to Print this Manual 1-3 Chapter 2 Introduction About the WG111 ...2-1 Key Features ...2-1 What's in the Box? ...2-2 A Road Map for 'How to Get There From Here 2-3 Chapter...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 ...
... Audience, Scope, Conventions 1-1 How to Use this Manual 1-2 How to Print this Manual 1-3 Chapter 2 Introduction About the WG111 ...2-1 Key Features ...2-1 What's in the Box? ...2-2 A Road Map for 'How to Get There From Here 2-3 Chapter...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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... About Page ...4-13 Advanced Settings Page 4-14 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Basic Tips ...5-1 Frequently Asked Questions 5-2 The WG111 status line displays a speed lower than 54 Mbps 5-2 The WG111 Smart Wireless 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...
... About Page ...4-13 Advanced Settings Page 4-14 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Basic Tips ...5-1 Frequently Asked Questions 5-2 The WG111 status line displays a speed lower than 54 Mbps 5-2 The WG111 Smart Wireless 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...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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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 "How To" Sequence of the window. - Click the print icon in the upper left of Steps in... button. Click the print icon in the HTML View. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of the window. - A new browser window opens showing the PDF version of any page in the toolbar at the top right of the toolbar to print the currently displayed topic...
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 "How To" Sequence of the window. - Click the print icon in the upper left of Steps in... button. Click the print icon in the HTML View. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of the window. - A new browser window opens showing the PDF version of any page in the toolbar at the top right of the toolbar to print the currently displayed topic...
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...far, the wireless nodes automatically fall back to operate at up to 54 Mbps for PC computers running Microsoft® Windows®. In a noisy environment or when the distance between the wireless nodes is designed for maximum throughput or dynamic ...available to distance or operating limitations in the optimal data transfer rate. About the WG111 The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 gives you create a wireless network for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Chapter 2 Introduction This chapter introduces the features, package contents, and appearance of ...
...far, the wireless nodes automatically fall back to operate at up to 54 Mbps for PC computers running Microsoft® Windows®. In a noisy environment or when the distance between the wireless nodes is designed for maximum throughput or dynamic ...available to distance or operating limitations in the optimal data transfer rate. About the WG111 The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 gives you create a wireless network for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Chapter 2 Introduction This chapter introduces the features, package contents, and appearance of ...
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... my PC according to the Windows system you might implement are using. A browser like Internet Explorer and Netscape. Configure my equipment that the 1. Wireless networking 2. connected to the cable or DSL Internet service through a cable/DSL router as security settings of the WG111 and all the wireless NETGEAR wireless network. security features. User...
... my PC according to the Windows system you might implement are using. A browser like Internet Explorer and Netscape. Configure my equipment that the 1. Wireless networking 2. connected to the cable or DSL Internet service through a cable/DSL router as security settings of the WG111 and all the wireless NETGEAR wireless network. security features. User...
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... assigned in a my combined wireless and wired 2. A Road Map for How to be provided when Windows prompts for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Table 2-1. Use the Windows 1. Any Windows networking security access rights such as the Windows Workgroup settings are using to browse configured with your version of the target configured with the...
... assigned in a my combined wireless and wired 2. A Road Map for How to be provided when Windows prompts for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Table 2-1. Use the Windows 1. Any Windows networking security access rights such as the Windows Workgroup settings are using to browse configured with your version of the target configured with the...
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...commonly managed by corporate computer support groups. Any Windows networking security access rights such as Microsoft Word, use the Print Setup feature to direct your print output to be enabled for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Table 2-1. User Manual for sharing. 2-6 ...Introduction 202-10026-01 How Do I Do? Use the Windows connect to the wireless Add a Printer network needs to the printer...
...commonly managed by corporate computer support groups. Any Windows networking security access rights such as Microsoft Word, use the Print Setup feature to direct your print output to be enabled for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Table 2-1. User Manual for sharing. 2-6 ...Introduction 202-10026-01 How Do I Do? Use the Windows connect to the wireless Add a Printer network needs to the printer...
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... that the external devices are between the devices. 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. The WG111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter comes with a plastic cradle and velcro fasteners to facilitate placement in an optimal location...
... that the external devices are between the devices. 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. The WG111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter comes with a plastic cradle and velcro fasteners to facilitate placement in an optimal location...
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... end of the USB cable to 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 your desktop PC monitor nearest your notebook monitor... near the top for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 1. Place ...
... end of the USB cable to 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 your desktop PC monitor nearest your notebook monitor... near the top for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 1. Place ...
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... Wireless Configuration Settings If this is a new wireless network installation, use of Windows you are using . The procedures below . Basic Installation Instructions Use the procedure below provides instructions for setting up the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 for basic wireless connectivity to set up the network and verify wireless connectivity. Advanced...
... Wireless Configuration Settings If this is a new wireless network installation, use of Windows you are using . The procedures below . Basic Installation Instructions Use the procedure below provides instructions for setting up the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 for basic wireless connectivity to set up the network and verify wireless connectivity. Advanced...
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.... 3-5 202-10026-01 Follow the InstallShield Wizard steps. 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. Basic Setup InstallShield Wizard Note: If a Windows XP Certification warning appears, click Continue Anyway to the CD and double-click autorun...
.... 3-5 202-10026-01 Follow the InstallShield Wizard steps. 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. Basic Setup InstallShield Wizard Note: If a Windows XP Certification warning appears, click Continue Anyway to the CD and double-click autorun...
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... choose No, you will work but rather a USB v1.1 type port, 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. Enable NETGEAR Utility Configuration WG111 System Tray Icon 3-6 Basic Setup 202-10026-01 Select Install the software automatically (Recommended) and click...
... choose No, you will work but rather a USB v1.1 type port, 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. Enable NETGEAR Utility Configuration WG111 System Tray Icon 3-6 Basic Setup 202-10026-01 Select Install the software automatically (Recommended) and click...
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...NETGEAR default settings, you will not connect. Set up your current location. For help with Any (first available network that replies) for the wireless network name SSID, and WEP disabled. Click here to view help information for each tab, or see "Enabling Wireless Security Features" on the Windows desktop or in the WG111... Wireless Assistant to open the WG111 SMART WIZARD Wireless Assistant. If your network. Tip: Create profiles called work and home...
...NETGEAR default settings, you will not connect. Set up your current location. For help with Any (first available network that replies) for the wireless network name SSID, and WEP disabled. Click here to view help information for each tab, or see "Enabling Wireless Security Features" on the Windows desktop or in the WG111... Wireless Assistant to open the WG111 SMART WIZARD Wireless Assistant. If your network. Tip: Create profiles called work and home...
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Verify that the status monitor information at the bottom of the WG111 icon in . off means the WG111 is not plugged in the Windows system tray: green or yellow indicates a working connection; User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Verify wireless connectivity to the Internet or network resources. Check the color of...
Verify that the status monitor information at the bottom of the WG111 icon in . off means the WG111 is not plugged in the Windows system tray: green or yellow indicates a working connection; User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Verify wireless connectivity to the Internet or network resources. Check the color of...
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... your CD-ROM drive. Power on with administrator rights. 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. Select your computer. Click Finish when done, and if prompted restart ...your location from the list. You will load. WG111 Resource CD Note: If this screen fails to load automatically, browse to be logged on your PC, let the operating system boot up completely, and log in . Note: Windows 2000 may require you are located in as needed....
... your CD-ROM drive. Power on with administrator rights. 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. Select your computer. Click Finish when done, and if prompted restart ...your location from the list. You will load. WG111 Resource CD Note: If this screen fails to load automatically, browse to be logged on your PC, let the operating system boot up completely, and log in . Note: Windows 2000 may require you are located in as needed....
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...your PC. Connect the USB cable to the maximum speed of the Windows task bar. b. a. USB v1.1 port maximum speed is 14 Mbps whereas the maximum speed of the cable into the USB slot on your computer. WG111 System Tray Icon 3-10 202-10026-01 Basic Setup Click Finish when...a USB v2.0 port is 480 Mbps. After a short delay, the Found New Hardware Wizard displays. Note: Click Yes if you are prompted with a Windows 2000 Digital Signature Not Found message. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Install the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter...
...your PC. Connect the USB cable to the maximum speed of the Windows task bar. b. a. USB v1.1 port maximum speed is 14 Mbps whereas the maximum speed of the cable into the USB slot on your computer. WG111 System Tray Icon 3-10 202-10026-01 Basic Setup Click Finish when...a USB v2.0 port is 480 Mbps. After a short delay, the Found New Hardware Wizard displays. Note: Click Yes if you are prompted with a Windows 2000 Digital Signature Not Found message. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Install the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter...
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...not using the SMART WIZARD Wireless Assistant. If your desktop PC to connect to open the Wireless Assistant. WG111 system tray icon WG111 Wireless Assistant Note: The NETGEAR default settings are located. Set up your network includes WEP settings, click the Security tab page and ... WG111 icon on the Windows desktop or in the SSID, you are Infrastructure mode, with these steps, click the Help button in the WG111 Wireless Assistant to open the WG111 Wireless Assistant. Basic Setup 202-10026-01 3-11 User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111...
...not using the SMART WIZARD Wireless Assistant. If your desktop PC to connect to open the Wireless Assistant. WG111 system tray icon WG111 Wireless Assistant Note: The NETGEAR default settings are located. Set up your network includes WEP settings, click the Security tab page and ... WG111 icon on the Windows desktop or in the SSID, you are Infrastructure mode, with these steps, click the Help button in the WG111 Wireless Assistant to open the WG111 Wireless Assistant. Basic Setup 202-10026-01 3-11 User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111...
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.... Check the color of the utility matches your network. Verify connectivity to connect; red indicates no connection. Check the WG111 LED: blinking means attempting to the Internet or network resources. b. Note: If you are unable to connect, see Chapter...". 3-12 202-10026-01 Basic Setup solid indicates a good connection; d. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Verify wireless connectivity to your wireless network. off means the WG111 is not plugged in the Windows system tray: green or yellow indicates a working connection; c. a.
.... Check the color of the utility matches your network. Verify connectivity to connect; red indicates no connection. Check the WG111 LED: blinking means attempting to the Internet or network resources. b. Note: If you are unable to connect, see Chapter...". 3-12 202-10026-01 Basic Setup solid indicates a good connection; d. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Verify wireless connectivity to your wireless network. off means the WG111 is not plugged in the Windows system tray: green or yellow indicates a working connection; c. a.