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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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... function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in the Class B category (information equipment to be subject to certain restrictions. Information is hereby certified that the Model WG111v2 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter has been suppressed in accordance ...with the regulations may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. ©2004 NETGEAR, Inc. The operation of some equipment (...
... function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in the Class B category (information equipment to be subject to certain restrictions. Information is hereby certified that the Model WG111v2 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter has been suppressed in accordance ...with the regulations may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. ©2004 NETGEAR, Inc. The operation of some equipment (...
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... in this product in your body. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio communications. Declaration Of Conformity We NETGEAR, Inc., 4500 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054, declare under our sole responsibility that may cause harmful interference...installation. Read instructions for an uncontrolled environment. This transmitter must accept any interference received, including interference that the model WG111v2 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter complies with Part 15 of the following two conditions: • This device may result in unlawful operation and adverse ...
... in this product in your body. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio communications. Declaration Of Conformity We NETGEAR, Inc., 4500 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054, declare under our sole responsibility that may cause harmful interference...installation. Read instructions for an uncontrolled environment. This transmitter must accept any interference received, including interference that the model WG111v2 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter complies with Part 15 of the following two conditions: • This device may result in unlawful operation and adverse ...
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...usage rules for home and office use of operation and confirm that the device is certified for latest iv 202-10026-01 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 ..., Autorité de regulation des telecommunications (ART), enforces the following radio channel usage limitations apply in EU and EFTA member states. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 Tested to Comply with this section. In some EU / EFTA member states some restrictions may not be operated in this product...
...usage rules for home and office use of operation and confirm that the device is certified for latest iv 202-10026-01 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 ..., Autorité de regulation des telecommunications (ART), enforces the following radio channel usage limitations apply in EU and EFTA member states. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 Tested to Comply with this section. In some EU / EFTA member states some restrictions may not be operated in this product...
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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 and WEP Wireless Clients is Discouraged ...... 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...
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 and WEP Wireless Clients is Discouraged ...... 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...
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... Part Number Manual Publication Date NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 202-10026-01 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... input. Named keys in text are available on the NETGEAR Web site. This manual uses the following typographical ...
... Part Number Manual Publication Date NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 202-10026-01 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... input. Named keys in text are available on the NETGEAR Web site. This manual uses the following typographical ...
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... the correct range of pages. 3. Previous/Next buttons display the previous or next topic. Using this manual 1. Toolbar buttons. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 How to view the contents of the manual. Use the right pane to Use this Manual The HTML version of this manual includes these...
... the correct range of pages. 3. Previous/Next buttons display the previous or next topic. Using this manual 1. Toolbar buttons. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 How to view the contents of the manual. Use the right pane to Use this Manual The HTML version of this manual includes these...
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... this feature. Click PDF button. Using this button when a step-by selecting this feature. • Printing the Full Manual. 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 printer--you do...
... this feature. Click PDF button. Using this button when a step-by selecting this feature. • Printing the Full Manual. 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 printer--you do...
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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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... or operating limitations in your office or while you create a wireless network for sharing your network setup or to operate in and around your home. It works with a lot of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Chapter 2 Introduction This chapter introduces the features, package contents, and...
... or operating limitations in your office or while you create a wireless network for sharing your network setup or to operate in and around your home. It works with a lot of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Chapter 2 Introduction This chapter introduces the features, package contents, and...
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...; A USB adapter cable WG111 54 Mbps 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. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 • NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Resource CD...
...; A USB adapter cable WG111 54 Mbps 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. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 • NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Resource CD...
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... or wireless adapter, all devices must be configured with file and print sharing enabled and you will need to an access point. Advanced infrastructure configuration procedures and Ad Hoc configuration are available with each other, without the use the factory default settings to set up the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 for basic wireless connectivity...
... or wireless adapter, all devices must be configured with file and print sharing enabled and you will need to an access point. Advanced infrastructure configuration procedures and Ad Hoc configuration are available with each other, without the use the factory default settings to set up the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 for basic wireless connectivity...
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...dialog box will appear. 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. If you notice interference problems with another nearby wireless device, select a channel that is not being used by enabling ... LAN network security features such as requiring a user name and password to the WG111 wireless security features, you can strengthen the security of the wireless data communications. Fill in your wireless adapter. Select the Computer-to the highest speed. Configuration 4-7 202-10026-01 In ...
...dialog box will appear. 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. If you notice interference problems with another nearby wireless device, select a channel that is not being used by enabling ... LAN network security features such as requiring a user name and password to the WG111 wireless security features, you can strengthen the security of the wireless data communications. Fill in your wireless adapter. Select the Computer-to the highest speed. Configuration 4-7 202-10026-01 In ...
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... packets per second (Rx Packets/s), total received packets, and received errors. 4-12 202-10026-01 Configuration User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 • Mode: Identifies the type of your wireless adapter. Figure 4-9: Statistics Page • Transmit/Receive Performance (%): A real time graph identifying the transmit, receive, or total utilization as a percentage the...
... packets per second (Rx Packets/s), total received packets, and received errors. 4-12 202-10026-01 Configuration User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 • Mode: Identifies the type of your wireless adapter. Figure 4-9: Statistics Page • Transmit/Receive Performance (%): A real time graph identifying the transmit, receive, or total utilization as a percentage the...
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... connect. 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...
... connect. 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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... 202-10026-01 4-15 The rate can choose one or both of your adapter. Do not change this setting unless you are spread out and a high number of retransmissions occur on your wireless adapter, you reduce the chance of interference with other nearby access points, but reduces... This setting is reserved for implementing RTS/CTS is clear to minimize collisions between hidden stations. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 The Advanced Settings screen is 2346, RTS/CTS will be disabled. A short transmit preamble might give slightly better performance.
... 202-10026-01 4-15 The rate can choose one or both of your adapter. Do not change this setting unless you are spread out and a high number of retransmissions occur on your wireless adapter, you reduce the chance of interference with other nearby access points, but reduces... This setting is reserved for implementing RTS/CTS is clear to minimize collisions between hidden stations. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 The Advanced Settings screen is 2346, RTS/CTS will be disabled. A short transmit preamble might give slightly better performance.
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... tool can monitor your network for 802.1x authentication is designed to change. Wireless Networking Basics B-9 202-10026-01 For details on a particular wireless LAN must use the same encryption key. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 The IEEE introduced the WEP as an interoperable interim standard. How Does WPA Compare...
... tool can monitor your network for 802.1x authentication is designed to change. Wireless Networking Basics B-9 202-10026-01 For details on a particular wireless LAN must use the same encryption key. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 The IEEE introduced the WEP as an interoperable interim standard. How Does WPA Compare...
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... required authentication method (802.1x or Pre-shared key) and the preferred cipher suite (WEP, TKIP, or AES). 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 server Figure B-2: 802.1x Authentication Sequence The AP...
... required authentication method (802.1x or Pre-shared key) and the preferred cipher suite (WEP, TKIP, or AES). 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 server Figure B-2: 802.1x Authentication Sequence The AP...
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... do is loaded in the wireless adapter driver. So, to update your Microsoft Windows wireless client, all you have 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 Microsoft has worked with many...
... do is loaded in the wireless adapter driver. So, to update your Microsoft Windows wireless client, all you have 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 Microsoft has worked with many...
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... name. USB connector The plug end of the USB cable that is a thirty-two character (maximum) alphanumeric key identifying a wireless local area network. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 router A device that connects to a USB port. Routing Information Protocol RIP. An IP router forwards data based on IP source and...
... name. USB connector The plug end of the USB cable that is a thirty-two character (maximum) alphanumeric key identifying a wireless local area network. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 router A device that connects to a USB port. Routing Information Protocol RIP. An IP router forwards data based on IP source and...