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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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... of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Technical Support Please refer to the support information card that the Model WG111v2 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set by the Voluntary Control Council for US & Canada only. ...equipment (for example, test transmitters) in accordance with the regulations. The operation of product and software upgrades. All rights reserved. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may , however, be used in the operating instructions. For other countries. Other brand and ...
... of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Technical Support Please refer to the support information card that the Model WG111v2 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set by the Voluntary Control Council for US & Canada only. ...equipment (for example, test transmitters) in accordance with the regulations. The operation of product and software upgrades. All rights reserved. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may , however, be used in the operating instructions. For other countries. Other brand and ...
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...equipment into an electrical outlet on , the user is no guarantee that the model WG111v2 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter complies with Part 15 of radio interference. This equipment uses and can be determined... components and is connected iii 202-10026-01 Regulatory Compliance Information This section includes user requirements for operating this user's guide may cause undesired operation. These limits...devices. FCC Information to be available in a particular installation. Declaration Of Conformity We NETGEAR, Inc., 4500 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054, declare under our ...
...equipment into an electrical outlet on , the user is no guarantee that the model WG111v2 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter complies with Part 15 of radio interference. This equipment uses and can be determined... components and is connected iii 202-10026-01 Regulatory Compliance Information This section includes user requirements for operating this user's guide may cause undesired operation. These limits...devices. FCC Information to be available in a particular installation. Declaration Of Conformity We NETGEAR, Inc., 4500 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054, declare under our ...
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NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 Tested to Comply with the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of the European Community. Europe - Please contact local spectrum management authorities for Switzerland and .... Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE PY3WG111V2 Modifications made to the product, unless expressly approved by NETGEAR, Inc., could void the user's right to check the current channel of Use in the European Community The user should run the client utility program...
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 Tested to Comply with the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of the European Community. Europe - Please contact local spectrum management authorities for Switzerland and .... Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE PY3WG111V2 Modifications made to the product, unless expressly approved by NETGEAR, Inc., could void the user's right to check the current channel of Use in the European Community The user should run the client utility program...
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... B-8 How Does WPA Compare to WEP B-9 How Does WPA Compare to Wireless Client Programs B-18 Appendix C Preparing Your PCs for Network Access Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking C-1 Configuring Windows 98 and Me for ...Networking C-1 Install or Verify Windows Networking Components C-1 Enabling DHCP in Windows XP C-7 DHCP Configuration of WPA and WEP Wireless Clients is Discouraged ...... 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 Security B-10 WPA Authentication: ...
... B-8 How Does WPA Compare to WEP B-9 How Does WPA Compare to Wireless Client Programs B-18 Appendix C Preparing Your PCs for Network Access Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking C-1 Configuring Windows 98 and Me for ...Networking C-1 Install or Verify Windows Networking Components C-1 Enabling DHCP in Windows XP C-7 DHCP Configuration of WPA and WEP Wireless Clients is Discouraged ...... 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 Security B-10 WPA Authentication: ...
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... this document. This manual is provided 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. Manual Specifications Product Version Manual 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...
... this document. This manual is provided 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. Manual Specifications Product Version Manual 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...
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... buttons display the previous or next topic. The Print button prints the current topic. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 How to Use this Manual The HTML version of this manual includes these features. 1 2 3 Figure 1-1: HTML version of this button when a step-by-step procedure is displayed will send the...
... buttons display the previous or next topic. The Print button prints the current topic. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 How to Use this Manual The HTML version of this manual includes these features. 1 2 3 Figure 1-1: HTML version of this button when a step-by-step procedure is displayed will send the...
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... were viewing. - Tip: If your needs. • Printing a "How To" Sequence of Steps in the upper left of any page. - 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 supports...
... were viewing. - Tip: If your needs. • Printing a "How To" Sequence of Steps in the upper left of any page. - 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 supports...
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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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... multiple PCs in an environment with industry-standard security. A lower level of electromagnetic interference. Wireless nodes negotiate to operate in your network setup or to simplify your office or while you create a wireless network 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...
... multiple PCs in an environment with industry-standard security. A lower level of electromagnetic interference. Wireless nodes negotiate to operate in your network setup or to simplify your office or while you create a wireless network 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...
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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. Driver and Wireless Assistant Software - User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 • NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Resource CD, including: - The...
...; 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. Driver and Wireless Assistant Software - User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 • NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Resource CD, including: - The...
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... (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 the WG111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter. Use the procedure that corresponds to the version of an AP. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 • Ad Hoc Mode: An 802.11 networking framework...
... (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 the WG111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter. Use the procedure that corresponds to the version of an AP. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 • Ad Hoc Mode: An 802.11 networking framework...
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Click Initiate Ad Hoc. Choose the speed and channel for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 How to Start a Computer-to the highest speed. Alternatively, you should also configure appropriate LAN network security features such as...the Computer-to -computer network. The Ad Hoc Setting dialog box will appear. Enabling Wireless Security Features You can use in your wireless adapter. Configuration 4-7 202-10026-01 If you notice interference problems with another nearby wireless device, select a channel that is not being used by enabling Wired Equivalent Privacy ...
Click Initiate Ad Hoc. Choose the speed and channel for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 How to Start a Computer-to the highest speed. Alternatively, you should also configure appropriate LAN network security features such as...the Computer-to -computer network. The Ad Hoc Setting dialog box will appear. Enabling Wireless Security Features You can use in your wireless adapter. Configuration 4-7 202-10026-01 If you notice interference problems with another nearby wireless device, select a channel that is not being used by enabling Wired Equivalent Privacy ...
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... Performance (%): A real time graph identifying the transmit, receive, or total utilization as a percentage the total possible. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 • Mode: Identifies the type of both in the same graph. Total is the default. • Transmit Statistics: Identifies transmit...Page The Statistics page provides real time and historical trend information on the data traffic and performance of your wireless adapter. Access Point (Infrastructure) or Computer-to display the transmit performance, the receive performance, or the total of...
... Performance (%): A real time graph identifying the transmit, receive, or total utilization as a percentage the total possible. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 • Mode: Identifies the type of both in the same graph. Total is the default. • Transmit Statistics: Identifies transmit...Page The Statistics page provides real time and historical trend information on the data traffic and performance of your wireless adapter. Access Point (Infrastructure) or Computer-to display the transmit performance, the receive performance, or the total of...
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...-10026-01 4-13 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 Address: The...
...-10026-01 4-13 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 Address: The...
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... you will use. Do not change this setting unless you need 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. The maximum frame size is 2346 octets, so if the threshold is shown ..., or Dynamic. • Preamble: A long transmit preamble may provide a more reliable connection or slightly longer range. The rate can choose one or both of your wireless adapter, you can be from 1 Mbps to send; Depending on the...
... you will use. Do not change this setting unless you need 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. The maximum frame size is 2346 octets, so if the threshold is shown ..., or Dynamic. • Preamble: A long transmit preamble may provide a more reliable connection or slightly longer range. The rate can choose one or both of your wireless adapter, you can be from 1 Mbps to send; Depending on the...
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...can monitor your network for 802.1x authentication is that remedies the shortcomings of 2003, all access points and client wireless adapters on a particular wireless LAN must use the same encryption key. How Does WPA Compare to update the keys. WPA offers the following benefits...standard alone offer system administrators no effective method to WEP? User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 The IEEE introduced the WEP as a user authentication mechanism. NETGEAR will implement WPA on Wi-Fi Protected Access products. WPA user authentication is now...
...can monitor your network for 802.1x authentication is that remedies the shortcomings of 2003, all access points and client wireless adapters on a particular wireless LAN must use the same encryption key. How Does WPA Compare to update the keys. WPA offers the following benefits...standard alone offer system administrators no effective method to WEP? User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 The IEEE introduced the WEP as a user authentication mechanism. NETGEAR will implement WPA on Wi-Fi Protected Access products. WPA user authentication is now...
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This begins a series of message exchanges to AP) also contain WPA information elements. 1. Wireless Networking Basics 202-10026-01 B-13 The client sends an EAP-start message. The access point replies with an authenticator... Requests (station to authenticate the client. 2. Information elements include the 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,...
This begins a series of message exchanges to AP) also contain WPA information elements. 1. Wireless Networking Basics 202-10026-01 B-13 The client sends an EAP-start message. The access point replies with an authenticator... Requests (station to authenticate the client. 2. Information elements include the 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,...
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... WPA client program, visit the Microsoft Web site. Changes to Wireless Client Programs Wireless client programs must be updated to do is loaded in the wireless adapter driver. B-18 202-10026-01 Wireless Networking Basics User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Microsoft has worked with many wireless vendors to embed the WPA firmware update in Windows.
... WPA client program, visit the Microsoft Web site. Changes to Wireless Client Programs Wireless client programs must be updated to do is loaded in the wireless adapter driver. B-18 202-10026-01 Wireless Networking Basics User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Microsoft has worked with many wireless vendors to embed the WPA firmware update in Windows.
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...ESSID in the Internet. With USB, a new device can determine minimum distance paths between networks. USB is inserted. 4 Glossary 202-10026-01 It is typically the configuration parameter for a wireless adapter. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 router A device that ...USB port. The Internet Protocol (IP) used in a computer into two or more subnets. USB adapter A device that connects to communicate with each other, all devices must be added to your computer without having to add an adapter card or even having to the wireless network name. USB...
...ESSID in the Internet. With USB, a new device can determine minimum distance paths between networks. USB is inserted. 4 Glossary 202-10026-01 It is typically the configuration parameter for a wireless adapter. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 router A device that ...USB port. The Internet Protocol (IP) used in a computer into two or more subnets. USB adapter A device that connects to communicate with each other, all devices must be added to your computer without having to add an adapter card or even having to the wireless network name. USB...