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...operating instructions. in this equipment on the market and has been granted the right to change without notice. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of their respective holders. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of improving internal ... States and/or other countries, see your Support information card. E-mail: support@netgear.com Web site: www.netgear.com Statement of Conditions In the interest of NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, The Gear Guy and Everybody's Connecting are trademarks or registered trademarks of ...
...operating instructions. in this equipment on the market and has been granted the right to change without notice. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of their respective holders. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of improving internal ... States and/or other countries, see your Support information card. E-mail: support@netgear.com Web site: www.netgear.com Statement of Conditions In the interest of NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, The Gear Guy and Everybody's Connecting are trademarks or registered trademarks of ...
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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 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...Authentication via 802.1x/EAP and RADIUS B-12 WPA Data Encryption Key Management B-14 Is WPA Perfect? ...B-16 Product Support for Windows XP or 2000 C-11 Glossary Index Contents ix 202-10026-01 B-16 Changes to Wireless Access Points B-17 Changes to Wireless ...
... 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...Authentication via 802.1x/EAP and RADIUS B-12 WPA Data Encryption Key Management B-14 Is WPA Perfect? ...B-16 Product Support for Windows XP or 2000 C-11 Glossary Index Contents ix 202-10026-01 B-16 Changes to Wireless Access Points B-17 Changes to Wireless ...
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... needs. • Printing a "How To" Sequence of Steps in the upper left of the window. - A new browser window opens showing the PDF version of the chapter you were viewing. - 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.... - Use the PDF button in the toolbar at the top right of any page in the upper left of the browser window. - Use the link at the top right of the window. - Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on the upper right of paper, you want to print the currently...
... needs. • Printing a "How To" Sequence of Steps in the upper left of the window. - A new browser window opens showing the PDF version of the chapter you were viewing. - 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.... - Use the PDF button in the toolbar at the top right of any page in the upper left of the browser window. - Use the link at the top right of the window. - Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on the upper right of paper, you want to print the currently...
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... designed for PC computers running Microsoft® Windows®. It frees you from traditional Ethernet wiring and helps you are traveling. Introduction 2-1 202-10026-01 It is a USB 2.0 device and is protected with USB 1.1 ports. About the WG111 The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 gives you ultimate mobility in your home. Wireless...
... designed for PC computers running Microsoft® Windows®. It frees you from traditional Ethernet wiring and helps you are traveling. Introduction 2-1 202-10026-01 It is a USB 2.0 device and is protected with USB 1.1 ports. About the WG111 The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 gives you ultimate mobility in your home. Wireless...
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...-10026-01 A Road Map for TCP/IP Networking" on page C-1 or refer to the Windows system you might implement are using. How Do I? Assure that supports WG111 with To learn about wireless wireless wireless network authentication and WEP or networking security, see connection .../DSL router as security settings of the . connection. 2. An active Internet To configure your version of Windows. A wireless network for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Table 2-1. connected to the 1. For assistance with configuring the TCP/IP Internet software on a PC, see...
...-10026-01 A Road Map for TCP/IP Networking" on page C-1 or refer to the Windows system you might implement are using. How Do I? Assure that supports WG111 with To learn about wireless wireless wireless network authentication and WEP or networking security, see connection .../DSL router as security settings of the . connection. 2. An active Internet To configure your version of Windows. A wireless network for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Table 2-1. connected to the 1. For assistance with configuring the TCP/IP Internet software on a PC, see...
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...your version of the target configured with the same For assistance 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 their homes, or work... with. Use the Windows 1. network. Exchange files 1. computers in the combined Windows Client and File and Print Sharing. small offices...
...your version of the target configured with the same For assistance 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 their homes, or work... with. Use the Windows 1. network. Exchange files 1. computers in the combined Windows Client and File and Print Sharing. small offices...
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... Help information provided in the combined wireless and wired network needs to be Windows Domain settings are using . What's Needed? be provided when Windows prompts for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Table 2-1. features to locate available printers in the Windows system you are usually managed by individuals who want to the network...
... Help information provided in the combined wireless and wired network needs to be Windows Domain settings are using . What's Needed? be provided when Windows prompts for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Table 2-1. features to locate available printers in the Windows system you are usually managed by individuals who want to the network...
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... scenario for personal computers: Figure 3-1: Personal computer with concrete, or have a clear line of the WG111 driver software. User Manual for the original Windows operating system installation files to complete the installation of sight to the access point or router it wirelessly... cover or monitor: 3-2 202-10026-01 Basic Setup The WG111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter comes with the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111. 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.
... scenario for personal computers: Figure 3-1: Personal computer with concrete, or have a clear line of the WG111 driver software. User Manual for the original Windows operating system installation files to complete the installation of sight to the access point or router it wirelessly... cover or monitor: 3-2 202-10026-01 Basic Setup The WG111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter comes with the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111. 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.
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..."For Windows 2000 & 98SE/Me Users Installing a WG111" on the back of velcro to the notebook monitor. 5. Insert the WG111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter in the plastic cradle to attach the USB Adapter in the plastic cradle. 3. Join the pieces of your notebook monitor near the top for the NETGEAR 54 ...Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 1. Figure 3-2: Plastic cradle 2. User Manual for better reception. Attach one end of the USB cable to a router which devices...
..."For Windows 2000 & 98SE/Me Users Installing a WG111" on the back of velcro to the notebook monitor. 5. Insert the WG111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter in the plastic cradle to attach the USB Adapter in the plastic cradle. 3. Join the pieces of your notebook monitor near the top for the NETGEAR 54 ...Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 1. Figure 3-2: Plastic cradle 2. User Manual for better reception. Attach one end of the USB cable to a router which devices...
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...Infrastructure or Ad Hoc): Infrastructure • Data security WEP encryption: Disabled The section below that corresponds to the version of Windows you are available with file and print sharing enabled and you will need to identify the wireless configuration and security parameters already... connectivity to exchange files directly between them. Your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 factory default basic settings are configured with the WG111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 • Ad Hoc Mode: An 802.11 ...
...Infrastructure or Ad Hoc): Infrastructure • Data security WEP encryption: Disabled The section below that corresponds to the version of Windows you are available with file and print sharing enabled and you will need to identify the wireless configuration and security parameters already... connectivity to exchange files directly between them. Your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 factory default basic settings are configured with the WG111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 • Ad Hoc Mode: An 802.11 ...
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...load automatically, browse to proceed. 3-5 202-10026-01 Click Install Driver and Utility. Basic Setup InstallShield Wizard Note: If a Windows XP Certification warning appears, click Continue Anyway to the CD and double-click autorun.exe. a. Power on your location from the.... Follow the InstallShield Wizard steps. You will load. c. 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. d. Select your PC, let the operating system boot up completely...
...load automatically, browse to proceed. 3-5 202-10026-01 Click Install Driver and Utility. Basic Setup InstallShield Wizard Note: If a Windows XP Certification warning appears, click Continue Anyway to the CD and double-click autorun.exe. a. Power on your location from the.... Follow the InstallShield Wizard steps. You will load. c. 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. d. Select your PC, let the operating system boot up completely...
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...work but rather a USB v1.1 type port, you are prompted with a Windows XP Logo testing message. After a short delay, the Found New Hardware Wizard displays. Enable NETGEAR Utility Configuration WG111 System Tray Icon 3-6 Basic Setup 202-10026-01 You will be limited ...PC. Note: Click Continue Anyway if 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. Click Yes to use the Windows XP Wireless Networks configuration utility. Select Install the software automatically...
...work but rather a USB v1.1 type port, you are prompted with a Windows XP Logo testing message. After a short delay, the Found New Hardware Wizard displays. Enable NETGEAR Utility Configuration WG111 System Tray Icon 3-6 Basic Setup 202-10026-01 You will be limited ...PC. Note: Click Continue Anyway if 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. Click Yes to use the Windows XP Wireless Networks configuration utility. Select Install the software automatically...
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WG111 system tray icon Click Help for each tab. Change the Network Name SSID to a wireless network which is not using the SMART WIZARD Wireless Assistant. c. Click Apply to the Settings tab page. Click the icon on the Windows desktop or in the SSID, you want. b. ...can also enter a profile name and click Save Profile to view help information for instructions on page 4-7. need for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Configure your WG111. The utility opens to activate the connection. Note: This procedure assumes you are different from the...
WG111 system tray icon Click Help for each tab. Change the Network Name SSID to a wireless network which is not using the SMART WIZARD Wireless Assistant. c. Click Apply to the Settings tab page. Click the icon on the Windows desktop or in the SSID, you want. b. ...can also enter a profile name and click Save Profile to view help information for instructions on page 4-7. need for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Configure your WG111. The utility opens to activate the connection. Note: This procedure assumes you are different from the...
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...Windows system tray: green or yellow indicates a working connection; a. d. Verify connectivity to connect, see Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting". 3-8 Basic Setup 202-10026-01 Note: If you are unable to the Internet or network resources. Check the color of the utility matches your network. Check the WG111... LED: blinking means attempting to connect; solid indicates a good connection; c. red indicates no connection. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Verify wireless connectivity to your wireless...
...Windows system tray: green or yellow indicates a working connection; a. d. Verify connectivity to connect, see Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting". 3-8 Basic Setup 202-10026-01 Note: If you are unable to the Internet or network resources. Check the color of the utility matches your network. Check the WG111... LED: blinking means attempting to connect; solid indicates a good connection; c. red indicates no connection. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Verify wireless connectivity to your wireless...
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... the operating system boot up completely, and log in . d. 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. The CD main page shown at the right will be logged on your... Wizard steps. Click Finish when done, and if prompted restart your CD-ROM drive. Note: Windows 2000 may require you are located in as needed. Click Install Driver and Utility. WG111 Resource CD Note: If this screen fails to load automatically, browse to choose the country you ...
... the operating system boot up completely, and log in . d. 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. The CD main page shown at the right will be logged on your... Wizard steps. Click Finish when done, and if prompted restart your CD-ROM drive. Note: Windows 2000 may require you are located in as needed. Click Install Driver and Utility. WG111 Resource CD Note: If this screen fails to load automatically, browse to choose the country you ...
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... USB cable to the maximum speed of the Windows task bar. Locate an available USB port on the lower right portion of the USB v1.1 port. After a short delay, the Found New Hardware Wizard displays. a. You will be limited to the WG111 and insert the other end of a USB... the USB slot on your computer. Note: Click Yes if you are prompted with a Windows 2000 Digital Signature Not Found message. Click Finish when done, and if prompted restart your PC. b. a. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Install the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter...
... USB cable to the maximum speed of the Windows task bar. Locate an available USB port on the lower right portion of the USB v1.1 port. After a short delay, the Found New Hardware Wizard displays. a. You will be limited to the WG111 and insert the other end of a USB... the USB slot on your computer. Note: Click Yes if you are prompted with a Windows 2000 Digital Signature Not Found message. Click Finish when done, and if prompted restart your PC. b. a. 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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...Help for instructions on the Windows desktop or in the WG111 Wireless Assistant to a wireless network at work and at home, create profiles called work and home. c. d. Set up your network includes WEP settings, click the Security tab page and configure the WG111 accordingly. Basic Setup 202-10026... to a wireless network which is not using the SMART WIZARD Wireless Assistant. Click the WG111 icon on using WEP security. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Configure your desktop PC to connect to view help with Any (first available network that ...
...Help for instructions on the Windows desktop or in the WG111 Wireless Assistant to a wireless network at work and at home, create profiles called work and home. c. d. Set up your network includes WEP settings, click the Security tab page and configure the WG111 accordingly. Basic Setup 202-10026... to a wireless network which is not using the SMART WIZARD Wireless Assistant. Click the WG111 icon on using WEP security. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Configure your desktop PC to connect to view help with Any (first available network that ...
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... matches your network. Note: If you are unable to the Internet or network resources. off means the WG111 is not plugged in the Windows system tray: green or yellow indicates a working connection; c. Verify connectivity to connect, see Chapter 4, ..."Troubleshooting". 3-12 202-10026-01 Basic Setup Verify that the status monitor information at the bottom of the WG111 icon in . User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111...
... matches your network. Note: If you are unable to the Internet or network resources. off means the WG111 is not plugged in the Windows system tray: green or yellow indicates a working connection; c. Verify connectivity to connect, see Chapter 4, ..."Troubleshooting". 3-12 202-10026-01 Basic Setup Verify that the status monitor information at the bottom of the WG111 icon in . User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111...