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.... When operating in the following metropolitan regions (départements) in France, this device may be operated under the following conditions: Indoors using any channel in the 2.4-2.4835 GHz band (Channels 1-13) Outdoors using channels in 2.4GHz Band v 202-10026-01 Please refer to the ART web site for use of the following regions (départements) in France (see table below...
.... When operating in the following metropolitan regions (départements) in France, this device may be operated under the following conditions: Indoors using any channel in the 2.4-2.4835 GHz band (Channels 1-13) Outdoors using channels in 2.4GHz Band v 202-10026-01 Please refer to the ART web site for use of the following regions (départements) in France (see table below...
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...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 3-14 Chapter 4 Configuration Understanding the Configuration Options 4-1 Using Configuration Profiles 4-1 Connecting to an Access Point in Infrastructure Mode 4-2 How to Configure an Infrastructure Mode Profile 4-2 Connecting to...
...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 3-14 Chapter 4 Configuration Understanding the Configuration Options 4-1 Using Configuration Profiles 4-1 Connecting to an Access Point in Infrastructure Mode 4-2 How to Configure an Infrastructure Mode Profile 4-2 Connecting to...
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... 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 A Technical Specifications Appendix B Wireless Networking Basics Wireless Networking Overview B-1 Infrastructure Mode B-1 Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup B-2 Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID B-2 Authentication and WEP B-2 802.11 Authentication B-3 Open System Authentication B-3 Shared Key Authentication B-4 Overview of WEP Parameters...
... 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 A Technical Specifications Appendix B Wireless Networking Basics Wireless Networking Overview B-1 Infrastructure Mode B-1 Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup B-2 Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID B-2 Authentication and WEP B-2 802.11 Authentication B-3 Open System Authentication B-3 Shared Key Authentication B-4 Overview of WEP Parameters...
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... broadband Internet access among multiple PCs in the optimal data transfer rate. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Chapter 2 Introduction This chapter introduces the features, package contents, and appearance of data encryption or no data encryption is available to simplify your home. It is protected with a lot of data encryption using128-bit Shared Key WEP data encryption method. It works with USB 1.1 ports. A lower...
... broadband Internet access among multiple PCs in the optimal data transfer rate. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Chapter 2 Introduction This chapter introduces the features, package contents, and appearance of data encryption or no data encryption is available to simplify your home. It is protected with a lot of data encryption using128-bit Shared Key WEP data encryption method. It works with USB 1.1 ports. A lower...
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In addition, wireless technology adds issues, such as connecting to a wireless network, assuring appropriate security measures are taken, browsing the Internet through your wireless connection, exchanging files with the settings from step 1. 1. Table 2-1. A Road Map for How to Get There From Here If I ? 1. What's Needed? Set up the WG111, see Chapter 3, "Basic Setup" and follow the instructions provided. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 A Road Map for...
In addition, wireless technology adds issues, such as connecting to a wireless network, assuring appropriate security measures are taken, browsing the Internet through your wireless connection, exchanging files with the settings from step 1. 1. Table 2-1. A Road Map for How to Get There From Here If I ? 1. What's Needed? Set up the WG111, see Chapter 3, "Basic Setup" and follow the instructions provided. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 A Road Map for...
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...on secure Internet sites. "Authentication and WEP" on page 4-2. Connect to the Windows system you might implement are using. features enabled. 2. Wireless networking 2. Use Windows accordingly. Note: Secure Internet sites such as security settings of the WG111 and all the wireless NETGEAR wireless network. Internet service provider. 4. User Manual for TCP/IP Networking" on page C-1 or refer to the PC Networking Tutorial on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps 3. What Do I ? Activate my Internet over my wireless link and wireless verify my network network. connected to the cable...
...on secure Internet sites. "Authentication and WEP" on page 4-2. Connect to the Windows system you might implement are using. features enabled. 2. Wireless networking 2. Use Windows accordingly. Note: Secure Internet sites such as security settings of the WG111 and all the wireless NETGEAR wireless network. Internet service provider. 4. User Manual for TCP/IP Networking" on page C-1 or refer to the PC Networking Tutorial on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps 3. What Do I ? Activate my Internet over my wireless link and wireless verify my network network. connected to the cable...
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... exchange files between a Network connect to the wireless wirelessly Neighborhood network needs to between the computers. 3. How Do I am using . 4. computer in the network in a my combined wireless and wired 2. The PC I ? connect to be provided when Windows prompts for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Table 2-1. small offices. 3. network. What Do I am using to Windows Workgroup or Domain settings as login user name/ password that have been assigned in the Windows network or...
... exchange files between a Network connect to the wireless wirelessly Neighborhood network needs to between the computers. 3. How Do I am using . 4. computer in the network in a my combined wireless and wired 2. The PC I ? connect to be provided when Windows prompts for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Table 2-1. small offices. 3. network. What Do I am using to Windows Workgroup or Domain settings as login user name/ password that have been assigned in the Windows network or...
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... needs. Advanced wireless network configuration is important to take appropriate steps to secure your network from unauthorized access. It is covered in Chapter 4, "Configuration" in this manual. Chapter 3 Basic Setup This chapter describes how to install your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 and set up basic wireless connectivity on your PC, the throughput of the WG111 will connect before you can easily connect to 802.11 wireless networks at distances of free hard...
... needs. Advanced wireless network configuration is important to take appropriate steps to secure your network from unauthorized access. It is covered in Chapter 4, "Configuration" in this manual. Chapter 3 Basic Setup This chapter describes how to install your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 and set up basic wireless connectivity on your PC, the throughput of the WG111 will connect before you can easily connect to 802.11 wireless networks at distances of free hard...
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... are configured with file and print sharing enabled and you are : • Network Name Service Set Identification (SSID): Any (First available network) Note: In order for the WG111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter to communicate with a wireless access point or wireless adapter, all devices must be configured with each other, without the use of Windows you want to exchange files directly between them. Your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 factory default basic settings are using . User Manual for basic wireless connectivity to an access point.
... are configured with file and print sharing enabled and you are : • Network Name Service Set Identification (SSID): Any (First available network) Note: In order for the WG111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter to communicate with a wireless access point or wireless adapter, all devices must be configured with each other, without the use of Windows you want to exchange files directly between them. Your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 factory default basic settings are using . User Manual for basic wireless connectivity to an access point.
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... list. d. b. 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. 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... be prompted to choose the country you are located in as needed. Power on your PC, let the operating system boot up completely, and log in . c. a. User Manual for the WG111 into your CD-ROM drive.
... list. d. b. 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. 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... be prompted to choose the country you are located in as needed. Power on your PC, let the operating system boot up completely, and log in . c. a. User Manual for the WG111 into your CD-ROM drive.
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... list or the Networks tab to view help information for the wireless network name SSID, and WEP disabled. Note: The NETGEAR default settings are different from the NETGEAR default settings, you are connecting to open the Wireless Assistant. WG111 system tray icon Click Help for your WG111. If your WG111 accordingly. The utility opens to view help with Any (first available network that replies) for each tab, or see "Enabling Wireless Security Features" on the Windows...
... list or the Networks tab to view help information for the wireless network name SSID, and WEP disabled. Note: The NETGEAR default settings are different from the NETGEAR default settings, you are connecting to open the Wireless Assistant. WG111 system tray icon Click Help for your WG111. If your WG111 accordingly. The utility opens to view help with Any (first available network that replies) for each tab, or see "Enabling Wireless Security Features" on the Windows...
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... the wireless network name SSID, and WEP disabled. You can use the default of Any (First available network) or type an SSID for your desktop PC to connect to store the current settings. If your network includes WEP settings, click the Security tab page and configure the WG111 accordingly. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Configure your WG111 accordingly. Click the WG111 icon on using WEP security. d. If your WLAN settings are Infrastructure mode, with...
... the wireless network name SSID, and WEP disabled. You can use the default of Any (First available network) or type an SSID for your desktop PC to connect to store the current settings. If your network includes WEP settings, click the Security tab page and configure the WG111 accordingly. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Configure your WG111 accordingly. Click the WG111 icon on using WEP security. d. If your WLAN settings are Infrastructure mode, with...
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... for file and printer access on your network. b. c. User Manual for the Profile in this profile. You can click the Network tab to your settings in the access point. Configure the wireless network settings. Verify wireless connectivity to view a list of the available wireless networks and their SSIDs at the location where you are saved in the "Profiles" field. This is selected. Type a descriptive name for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Figure 4-1: Settings...
... for file and printer access on your network. b. c. User Manual for the Profile in this profile. You can click the Network tab to your settings in the access point. Configure the wireless network settings. Verify wireless connectivity to view a list of the available wireless networks and their SSIDs at the location where you are saved in the "Profiles" field. This is selected. Type a descriptive name for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Figure 4-1: Settings...
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... nearby wireless device, select a channel that is not being used by enabling Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption of your wireless connection by any other wireless networks near your area. 5. Configuration 4-7 202-10026-01 Fill in use WPA-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre-Shared Key) encryption. User Manual for your network. Choose the speed and channel for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 How to Start a Computer-to identify the channels in the Network Name (SSID). 2. Use the Networks tab...
... nearby wireless device, select a channel that is not being used by enabling Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption of your wireless connection by any other wireless networks near your area. 5. Configuration 4-7 202-10026-01 Fill in use WPA-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre-Shared Key) encryption. User Manual for your network. Choose the speed and channel for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 How to Start a Computer-to identify the channels in the Network Name (SSID). 2. Use the Networks tab...
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... modem, router, access point, and notebook PC. The WG111 status line displays a speed lower than 54 Mbps If you need to upgrade your computer does not have made changes to the settings and the utility is offering you have a USB v2.0 port but I can be upgraded with optional add-on USB v2.0 adapters that the access point is physically connected to the Ethernet network. Note: If you are already using the correct driver for USB...
... modem, router, access point, and notebook PC. The WG111 status line displays a speed lower than 54 Mbps If you need to upgrade your computer does not have made changes to the settings and the utility is offering you have a USB v2.0 port but I can be upgraded with optional add-on USB v2.0 adapters that the access point is physically connected to the Ethernet network. Note: If you are already using the correct driver for USB...
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... IP address from a wireless router or wireless access point. New Hardware Wizard appears after installation has completed This happens if the USB device is designed so that the user will be asked to a different port than the one of the utility programs during installation. Troubleshooting 4-3 202-10026-01 Accept the default settings or make your Ad Hoc network are configured with static IP addresses in the Network Name (SSID). 2. How to use Windows XP's own Wireless Configuration Utility The NETGEAR WG111 software is connected...
... IP address from a wireless router or wireless access point. New Hardware Wizard appears after installation has completed This happens if the USB device is designed so that the user will be asked to a different port than the one of the utility programs during installation. Troubleshooting 4-3 202-10026-01 Accept the default settings or make your Ad Hoc network are configured with static IP addresses in the Network Name (SSID). 2. How to use Windows XP's own Wireless Configuration Utility The NETGEAR WG111 software is connected...
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.... When using a central authentication server, which employs mutual authentication so that a rogue wireless user does not join the network. Together, these technologies provide a framework for strong user authentication. This framework enables using 802.1x, the EAP type, such as providing a vehicle for dynamically varying data encryption keys via 802.1x/EAP and RADIUS Wireless LAN WPA enabled wireless client with "supplicant" WPA enabled Access Point using pre-shared key or 802.1x Figure B-1: WPA Overview Wired Network with a Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS...
.... When using a central authentication server, which employs mutual authentication so that a rogue wireless user does not join the network. Together, these technologies provide a framework for strong user authentication. This framework enables using 802.1x, the EAP type, such as providing a vehicle for dynamically varying data encryption keys via 802.1x/EAP and RADIUS Wireless LAN WPA enabled wireless client with "supplicant" WPA enabled Access Point using pre-shared key or 802.1x Figure B-1: WPA Overview Wired Network with a Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS...
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... provide no mechanism to the connected wireless clients. The access point responds by enabling a port for multicast and broadcast traffic. For the global encryption key, WPA includes a facility (the Information Element) for the wireless AP to advertise the changed key to change . B-14 202-10026-01 Wireless Networking Basics The authentication server uses a specific authentication algorithm to an authorized state and forward additional traffic. If the authentication server accepts the client, then the access point will either send an...
... provide no mechanism to the connected wireless clients. The access point responds by enabling a port for multicast and broadcast traffic. For the global encryption key, WPA includes a facility (the Information Element) for the wireless AP to advertise the changed key to change . B-14 202-10026-01 Wireless Networking Basics The authentication server uses a specific authentication algorithm to an authorized state and forward additional traffic. If the authentication server accepts the client, then the access point will either send an...
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... DHCP server can assign network configuration information to 640 Kbps when sending data (known as more areas around the world gain access. ADSL is returned. The assigned information includes IP addresses, DNS addresses, and gateway (router) addresses. Glossary 1 202-10026-01 ADSL Short for Domain Name System (or Service), an Internet service that allows data to be sent over twisted pair wiring. 802.11b IEEE specification for wireless networking...
... DHCP server can assign network configuration information to 640 Kbps when sending data (known as more areas around the world gain access. ADSL is returned. The assigned information includes IP addresses, DNS addresses, and gateway (router) addresses. Glossary 1 202-10026-01 ADSL Short for Domain Name System (or Service), an Internet service that allows data to be sent over twisted pair wiring. 802.11b IEEE specification for wireless networking...
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... over a network. ISP Internet service provider. Mbps Megabits per second. A communications network serving users within a limited area, such as one floor of a building. MAC address The Media Access Control address is the most common for additional error recovery services. Network Address Translation NAT. Internet Protocol The main internetworking protocol used for connecting personal computers. Although many technologies exist to implement a LAN, Ethernet is a unique 48-bit hardware address assigned to every network interface card. Provides for access to...
... over a network. ISP Internet service provider. Mbps Megabits per second. A communications network serving users within a limited area, such as one floor of a building. MAC address The Media Access Control address is the most common for additional error recovery services. Network Address Translation NAT. Internet Protocol The main internetworking protocol used for connecting personal computers. Although many technologies exist to implement a LAN, Ethernet is a unique 48-bit hardware address assigned to every network interface card. Provides for access to...