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For other countries. Information is hereby certified that the Model WG111v2 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set by Data Processing ii 202-10026-01 All rights reserved. The operation ...information card. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, The Gear Guy and Everybody's Connecting are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. in this equipment on the market and has been granted the right to test the series for US & Canada only. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR ...
For other countries. Information is hereby certified that the Model WG111v2 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set by Data Processing ii 202-10026-01 All rights reserved. The operation ...information card. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, The Gear Guy and Everybody's Connecting are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. in this equipment on the market and has been granted the right to test the series for US & Canada only. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR ...
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... Begin 3-1 Verifying System Requirements 3-1 Observing Location 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...
... Begin 3-1 Verifying System Requirements 3-1 Observing Location 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...
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... 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 a PDF copy of the Manual...
... 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 a PDF copy of the Manual...
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... 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 Windows XP or 2000 C-11 Glossary Index Contents ix 202-10026...
... 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 Windows XP or 2000 C-11 Glossary Index Contents ix 202-10026...
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... the link at the top right of the browser window. - Click the print icon in the HTML View. 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...
... the link at the top right of the browser window. - Click the print icon in the HTML View. 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...
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... Reliable IEEE 802.11g and b standards-based wireless technology. • 54 Mbps high speed data transfer. About the WG111 The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 gives you ultimate mobility in your office or while you create a wireless network for sharing your broadband Internet access among...your home. In a noisy environment or when the distance between the wireless nodes is designed for PC computers running Microsoft® Windows®. It is a USB 2.0 device and is available to improve data transfer rate. • WPA PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre-Shared Key) support...
... Reliable IEEE 802.11g and b standards-based wireless technology. • 54 Mbps high speed data transfer. About the WG111 The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 gives you ultimate mobility in your office or while you create a wireless network for sharing your broadband Internet access among...your home. In a noisy environment or when the distance between the wireless nodes is designed for PC computers running Microsoft® Windows®. It is a USB 2.0 device and is available to improve data transfer rate. • WPA PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre-Shared Key) support...
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..." on snooping, hacking, or information theft. Use Windows accordingly. connection. 2. A wireless network for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Table 2-1. TCP/IP Internet Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter networking software WG111 Resource CD and the installed and configured Help information provided in ... encryption enabled. An active Internet To configure your WG111 in place on page 4-2. User Manual for your version of Windows. How Do I Want To? Wireless networking 2. connected to the cable or DSL Internet service through a cable/DSL...
..." on snooping, hacking, or information theft. Use Windows accordingly. connection. 2. A wireless network for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Table 2-1. TCP/IP Internet Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter networking software WG111 Resource CD and the installed and configured Help information provided in ... encryption enabled. An active Internet To configure your WG111 in place on page 4-2. User Manual for your version of Windows. How Do I Want To? Wireless networking 2. connected to the cable or DSL Internet service through a cable/DSL...
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...to the wireless wireless and 2. What's Needed? connect to the Help system included with the and other Windows computers individuals who want to Get There From Here If I am using . 4. Windows Domain settings are usually managed by locate the directory other for such information. ...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 combined Windows Client and File and Print Sharing. If so-called Windows 'peer' Workgroup networking is being used, the drive, ...
...to the wireless wireless and 2. What's Needed? connect to the Help system included with the and other Windows computers individuals who want to Get There From Here If I am using . 4. Windows Domain settings are usually managed by locate the directory other for such information. ...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 combined Windows Client and File and Print Sharing. If so-called Windows 'peer' Workgroup networking is being used, the drive, ...
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... Word, use the Print Setup feature to direct your print output 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 usually managed by individuals who want to the printer in the...
... Word, use the Print Setup feature to direct your print output 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 usually managed by individuals who want to the printer in the...
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...Computers can communicate through walls. However, if the walls are constructed with concrete, or have a clear line of the WG111 driver software. The USB Adapter should have metal, or metal mesh, the effective range will decrease if such materials are less likely to . For best... router it wirelessly connects to interfere. 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. Position the USB Adapter so that the external devices are between the devices.
...Computers can communicate through walls. However, if the walls are constructed with concrete, or have a clear line of the WG111 driver software. The USB Adapter should have metal, or metal mesh, the effective range will decrease if such materials are less likely to . For best... router it wirelessly connects to interfere. 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. Position the USB Adapter so that the external devices are between the devices.
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...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 middle of the outside rear panel. Figure 3-2: Plastic cradle 2. Join the pieces of the USB cable to attach the USB...USB 2.0 Adapter can be placed on the back...the USB Adapter with 3 pieces of the USB cable to the plastic cradle on page 3-9. The WG111 Wireless USB ... prickly side and attach it to the USB drive. User Manual for better reception. Note: ...
...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 middle of the outside rear panel. Figure 3-2: Plastic cradle 2. Join the pieces of the USB cable to attach the USB...USB 2.0 Adapter can be placed on the back...the USB Adapter with 3 pieces of the USB cable to the plastic cradle on page 3-9. The WG111 Wireless USB ... prickly side and attach it to the USB drive. User Manual for better reception. Note: ...
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... defined. If this is used when two Windows computers are covered in which devices or computers communicate directly 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 to...network, you want to exchange files directly between them. Both of these configuration options are using . The procedures below . Your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 factory default basic settings are: • Network Name Service Set Identification (SSID): Any (First available network) ...
... defined. If this is used when two Windows computers are covered in which devices or computers communicate directly 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 to...network, you want to exchange files directly between them. Both of these configuration options are using . The procedures below . Your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 factory default basic settings are: • Network Name Service Set Identification (SSID): Any (First available network) ...
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... boot up completely, and log in . 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. c. Basic Setup InstallShield Wizard Note: If a Windows XP Certification warning appears, click Continue Anyway to the CD and double-click autorun.exe. WG111 Resource...
... boot up completely, and log in . 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. c. Basic Setup InstallShield Wizard Note: If a Windows XP Certification warning appears, click Continue Anyway to the CD and double-click autorun.exe. WG111 Resource...
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... will be prompted to choose the country you will also be prompted to enable the NETGEAR Smart Wireless Assistant. Locate an available USB port on the lower right portion of the Windows task bar. b. You will see the WG111 system tray icon on your PC. You... 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. Add New Hardware Wizard Note: If the USB port in . Select Install the software automatically (Recommended) and click...
... will be prompted to choose the country you will also be prompted to enable the NETGEAR Smart Wireless Assistant. Locate an available USB port on the lower right portion of the Windows task bar. b. You will see the WG111 system tray icon on your PC. You... 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. Add New Hardware Wizard Note: If the USB port in . Select Install the software automatically (Recommended) and click...
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...202-10026-01 b. Note: This procedure assumes you are different from the NETGEAR default settings, you will not connect. For help with Any (first available ...the current settings. If your WG111 accordingly. Set up your network includes WEP settings, click the Settings tab page and configure the WG111...each tab, or see "Enabling Wireless Security Features" on the Windows desktop or in the WG111 Wireless Assistant to view the available...to view help information for each tab. Note: The NETGEAR default settings are Infrastructure mode, with these steps, click the ...
...202-10026-01 b. Note: This procedure assumes you are different from the NETGEAR default settings, you will not connect. For help with Any (first available ...the current settings. If your WG111 accordingly. Set up your network includes WEP settings, click the Settings tab page and configure the WG111...each tab, or see "Enabling Wireless Security Features" on the Windows desktop or in the WG111 Wireless Assistant to view the available...to view help information for each tab. Note: The NETGEAR default settings are Infrastructure mode, with these steps, click the ...
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...". 3-8 Basic Setup 202-10026-01 off means the WG111 is not plugged in the Windows system tray: green or yellow indicates a working connection; d. Note: If you are unable to connect; User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Verify wireless connectivity to your wireless network. b. c. Check the color of the...
...". 3-8 Basic Setup 202-10026-01 off means the WG111 is not plugged in the Windows system tray: green or yellow indicates a working connection; d. Note: If you are unable to connect; User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Verify wireless connectivity to your wireless network. b. c. Check the color of the...
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... double-click autorun.exe. Follow the InstallShield Wizard steps. d. a. 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 PC, let the operating system...
... double-click autorun.exe. Follow the InstallShield Wizard steps. d. a. 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 PC, let the operating system...
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... maximum speed of the cable into the USB slot on your computer. b. USB v1.1 port maximum speed is 480 Mbps. a. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Install the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111. Connect the USB cable to the maximum speed of the Windows task bar. After a short delay, the Found...
... maximum speed of the cable into the USB slot on your computer. b. USB v1.1 port maximum speed is 480 Mbps. a. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Install the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111. Connect the USB cable to the maximum speed of the Windows task bar. After a short delay, the Found...
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... d. Click here to the Settings tab page. Set up your network includes WEP settings, click the Security tab page and configure the WG111 accordingly.... icon on using WEP security. Click Help for instructions on the Windows desktop or in the WG111 Wireless Assistant to open the Wireless Assistant... Assistant. WG111 system tray icon WG111 Wireless Assistant Note: The NETGEAR default settings are located. Note: This procedure assumes you use ... work and home. Tip: If you are different from the NETGEAR default settings, you will not connect. For help information for each tab...
... d. Click here to the Settings tab page. Set up your network includes WEP settings, click the Security tab page and configure the WG111 accordingly.... icon on using WEP security. Click Help for instructions on the Windows desktop or in the WG111 Wireless Assistant to open the Wireless Assistant... Assistant. WG111 system tray icon WG111 Wireless Assistant Note: The NETGEAR default settings are located. Note: This procedure assumes you use ... work and home. Tip: If you are different from the NETGEAR default settings, you will not connect. For help information for each tab...
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... the WG111 LED: blinking means attempting to connect; a. 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 your wireless network. Verify that the status monitor information at the bottom...
... the WG111 LED: blinking means attempting to connect; a. 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 your wireless network. Verify that the status monitor information at the bottom...