WG111v2 User Manual
Page 2
... States and/or other countries. Support Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR, for compliance with the regulations. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, The Gear Guy and Everybody's Connecting are registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the Class... brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in the BMPT- All rights reserved. Technical Support Please...
... States and/or other countries. Support Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR, for compliance with the regulations. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, The Gear Guy and Everybody's Connecting are registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the Class... brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in the BMPT- All rights reserved. Technical Support Please...
WG111v2 User Manual
Page 7
... 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 ...
WG111v2 User Manual
Page 8
... 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...
WG111v2 User Manual
Page 9
... Properties 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 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 Windows XP or 2000 C-11 Glossary Index Contents ix 202...
... Properties 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 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 Windows XP or 2000 C-11 Glossary Index Contents ix 202...
WG111v2 User Manual
Page 13
... this button when a step-by selecting this feature. A new browser window opens showing the PDF version of paper, you can save paper and printer...any page. - Use the PDF button in the toolbar at the top right of the browser window. - Click PDF button. Click the print icon in the chapter you do not have to worry about specifying the ... a Chapter. A new browser window opens showing the PDF version of Steps in the upper left 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...
... this button when a step-by selecting this feature. A new browser window opens showing the PDF version of paper, you can save paper and printer...any page. - Use the PDF button in the toolbar at the top right of the browser window. - Click PDF button. Click the print icon in the chapter you do not have to worry about specifying the ... a Chapter. A new browser window opens showing the PDF version of Steps in the upper left 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...
WG111v2 User Manual
Page 15
... WEP data encryption method. It is a USB 2.0 device and is available to 54 Mbps for PC computers running Microsoft® Windows®. About the WG111 The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 gives you are traveling. It works with a lot of data encryption or no data encryption is backwards compatible with industry-standard...
... WEP data encryption method. It is a USB 2.0 device and is available to 54 Mbps for PC computers running Microsoft® Windows®. About the WG111 The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 gives you are traveling. It works with a lot of data encryption or no data encryption is backwards compatible with industry-standard...
WG111v2 User Manual
Page 18
...enabled. networking products. Any wireless networking security features you are in addition to the Windows system you might implement are using. connection. 2. What's Needed? "Authentication and WEP" on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps 3. security features. page 3-4, and locate the section 2. Internet service ...page 4-2. 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. Note: Secure Internet sites such as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. 1. To use WEP security ...
...enabled. networking products. Any wireless networking security features you are in addition to the Windows system you might implement are using. connection. 2. What's Needed? "Authentication and WEP" on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps 3. security features. page 3-4, and locate the section 2. Internet service ...page 4-2. 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. Note: Secure Internet sites such as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. 1. To use WEP security ...
WG111v2 User Manual
Page 19
...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 the Windows system you want to set up Windows networking, refer to the ...PC Networking Tutorial on page C-1 for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Table 2-1. For ...
...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 the Windows system you want to set up Windows networking, refer to the ...PC Networking Tutorial on page C-1 for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Table 2-1. For ...
WG111v2 User Manual
Page 20
...wireless and wired network needs to be provided when Windows prompts for sharing. 2-6 Introduction 202-10026-01 A Road Map for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Table 2-1. What Do I Do? Use the Windows 1. If so-called Windows 'peer' networking is being used, the printer needs.../ For assistance with setting up printers in Windows, refer to set up Windows networking, refer 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...
...wireless and wired network needs to be provided when Windows prompts for sharing. 2-6 Introduction 202-10026-01 A Road Map for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Table 2-1. What Do I Do? Use the Windows 1. If so-called Windows 'peer' networking is being used, the printer needs.../ For assistance with setting up printers in Windows, refer to set up Windows networking, refer 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...
WG111v2 User Manual
Page 22
... materials are less likely to facilitate placement in an optimal location. 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. For best results, avoid potential sources of interference, such as: • Large metal surfaces •...
... materials are less likely to facilitate placement in an optimal location. 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. For best results, avoid potential sources of interference, such as: • Large metal surfaces •...
WG111v2 User Manual
Page 23
... reception. Join the pieces of 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 back of velcro to attach the USB Adapter in... the plastic cradle. 3. See the installation instructions for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111...
... reception. Join the pieces of 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 back of velcro to attach the USB Adapter in... the plastic cradle. 3. See the installation instructions for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111...
WG111v2 User Manual
Page 24
...Mode (Infrastructure or Ad Hoc): Infrastructure • Data security WEP encryption: Disabled The section below . Your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 factory default basic settings are covered below provides instructions for setting up the network and verify wireless connectivity. ...Basic Installation Instructions Use the procedure below provide step-by-step installation instructions for Windows PCs. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 • Ad Hoc Mode: An 802.11 networking framework in Chapter 4, "Configuration" of...
...Mode (Infrastructure or Ad Hoc): Infrastructure • Data security WEP encryption: Disabled The section below . Your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 factory default basic settings are covered below provides instructions for setting up the network and verify wireless connectivity. ...Basic Installation Instructions Use the procedure below provide step-by-step installation instructions for Windows PCs. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 • Ad Hoc Mode: An 802.11 networking framework in Chapter 4, "Configuration" of...
WG111v2 User Manual
Page 25
Basic Setup InstallShield Wizard Note: If a Windows XP Certification warning appears, click Continue Anyway to the CD and double-click autorun.exe. b. The CD main page shown at the right will be ... load. Select your location from the list. 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. User Manual for the WG111 into your CD-ROM drive. a. d. WG111 Resource CD Note: If this screen fails to load automatically, browse to...
Basic Setup InstallShield Wizard Note: If a Windows XP Certification warning appears, click Continue Anyway to the CD and double-click autorun.exe. b. The CD main page shown at the right will be ... load. Select your location from the list. 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. User Manual for the WG111 into your CD-ROM drive. a. d. WG111 Resource CD Note: If this screen fails to load automatically, browse to...
WG111v2 User Manual
Page 26
... v2.0 type port but rather a USB v1.1 type port, you will see the WG111 system tray icon on the lower right portion of the Windows task bar. Enable NETGEAR Utility Configuration WG111 System Tray Icon 3-6 Basic Setup 202-10026-01 Select Install the software automatically (Recommended)...you are prompted with a Windows XP Logo testing message. Next 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 be prompted to enable the NETGEAR Smart Wireless Assistant. You will...
... v2.0 type port but rather a USB v1.1 type port, you will see the WG111 system tray icon on the lower right portion of the Windows task bar. Enable NETGEAR Utility Configuration WG111 System Tray Icon 3-6 Basic Setup 202-10026-01 Select Install the software automatically (Recommended)...you are prompted with a Windows XP Logo testing message. Next 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 be prompted to enable the NETGEAR Smart Wireless Assistant. You will...
WG111v2 User Manual
Page 27
... 4-7. Then, activate whichever one you Tip: Click the Help button on the lower left to view help information for instructions on the Windows desktop or in the SSID, you will not connect. If your WLAN settings are Infrastructure mode, with these steps, click the Help ...button in the WG111 Wireless Assistant to view help information for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Configure your network includes WEP settings, click the Settings tab page and configure the...
... 4-7. Then, activate whichever one you Tip: Click the Help button on the lower left to view help information for instructions on the Windows desktop or in the SSID, you will not connect. If your WLAN settings are Infrastructure mode, with these steps, click the Help ...button in the WG111 Wireless Assistant to view help information for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Configure your network includes WEP settings, click the Settings tab page and configure the...
WG111v2 User Manual
Page 28
...d. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Verify wireless connectivity to your wireless network. Check the color of the utility matches your network. Verify connectivity to connect; off means the WG111 is not plugged in the Windows system tray: green or... yellow indicates a working connection; Verify that the status monitor information at the bottom of the WG111 icon in . c. b. Note: If you are unable to...
...d. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Verify wireless connectivity to your wireless network. Check the color of the utility matches your network. Verify connectivity to connect; off means the WG111 is not plugged in the Windows system tray: green or... yellow indicates a working connection; Verify that the status monitor information at the bottom of the WG111 icon in . c. b. Note: If you are unable to...
WG111v2 User Manual
Page 29
... log in . InstallShield Wizard Basic Setup 3-9 202-10026-01 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. c. Power on with administrator rights. The CD main page shown ...when done, and if prompted restart your location from the list. WG111 Resource CD Note: If this screen fails to load automatically, browse to choose the country you are located in as needed. Note: Windows 2000 may require you to be prompted to the CD and double...
... log in . InstallShield Wizard Basic Setup 3-9 202-10026-01 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. c. Power on with administrator rights. The CD main page shown ...when done, and if prompted restart your location from the list. WG111 Resource CD Note: If this screen fails to load automatically, browse to choose the country you are located in as needed. Note: Windows 2000 may require you to be prompted to the CD and double...
WG111v2 User Manual
Page 30
... b. USB v1.1 port maximum speed is 14 Mbps whereas the maximum speed of the Windows task bar. You will be limited to the WG111 and insert the other end of the USB v1.1 port. WG111 System Tray Icon 3-10 202-10026-01 Basic Setup Found New Hardware Wizard Note: If... a USB v2.0 port but rather a USB v1.1 type port, the WG111 will see the WG111 system tray icon on your computer. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Install the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111. a. Locate an available USB port on the lower right portion of a ...
... b. USB v1.1 port maximum speed is 14 Mbps whereas the maximum speed of the Windows task bar. You will be limited to the WG111 and insert the other end of the USB v1.1 port. WG111 System Tray Icon 3-10 202-10026-01 Basic Setup Found New Hardware Wizard Note: If... a USB v2.0 port but rather a USB v1.1 type port, the WG111 will see the WG111 system tray icon on your computer. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Install the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111. a. Locate an available USB port on the lower right portion of a ...
WG111v2 User Manual
Page 31
... for instructions on the Windows desktop or in the SSID, you can also enter a profile name and click Save Profile to activate the connection. Tip: If you use your network includes WEP settings, click the Security tab page and configure the WG111 accordingly. Click here to...the SMART WIZARD Wireless Assistant. d. Then, activate whichever one you want. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Configure your WLAN settings are different from the NETGEAR default settings, you will not connect. You can use the default of Any (First available network...
... for instructions on the Windows desktop or in the SSID, you can also enter a profile name and click Save Profile to activate the connection. Tip: If you use your network includes WEP settings, click the Security tab page and configure the WG111 accordingly. Click here to...the SMART WIZARD Wireless Assistant. d. Then, activate whichever one you want. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Configure your WLAN settings are different from the NETGEAR default settings, you will not connect. You can use the default of Any (First available network...
WG111v2 User Manual
Page 32
... to connect, see Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting". 3-12 202-10026-01 Basic Setup off means the WG111 is not plugged in the Windows system tray: green or yellow indicates a working connection; red indicates no connection. solid indicates a... good connection; a. d. Note: If you are unable to the Internet or network resources. Check the color of the utility matches your network. c. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111...
... to connect, see Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting". 3-12 202-10026-01 Basic Setup off means the WG111 is not plugged in the Windows system tray: green or yellow indicates a working connection; red indicates no connection. solid indicates a... good connection; a. d. Note: If you are unable to the Internet or network resources. Check the color of the utility matches your network. c. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111...