NETGEAR WG111V2 user manual Network Connections and Wireless Security

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Network Connections and Wireless Security

This chapter explains how to use your Wireless Adapter to connect to your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and how to set up wireless security for the Wireless Adapter so that it matches the wireless security settings for your network.

Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility

If you chose the Windows XP or Windows Vista Zero Configuration utility during installation, and now you want to use the Smart Wizard, then you need to disable the Windows utility.

To disable the Windows Zero Configuration utility:

1.Attach the wireless adapter to a USB port for your computer.

2.Go to Windows Start menu and select Network Connections.

3.On the Network connections page, select the Wireless Network Connection and right-click to choose the Properties option.

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4.Click the Wireless Networks tab. Then clear the “Use Windows to configure my wireless settings” check box.

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Contents NETGEAR, Inc Netgear 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 AdapterTechnical Support RF Exposure Information SAR StatementΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ Λοιπεσ Σχετικεσ Διαταξεισ ΤΗΣ Οδηγιασ 1999/5/ΕΚ Product and Publication Details V3.0, January Contents Default Configuration Settings and Technical Specifications Audience, Conventions, and Scope About This ManualV3.0, January Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines Basic SetupWhat You Need Before You Begin Verify System RequirementsDefault Wireless Settings What Is in the BoxInstallation Instructions V3.0, January V3.0, January Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet Smart Wizard Status Bar Connection Indicator DescriptionPlacing the USB Adapter Cradle Icon ColorsColor Condition Description Removing the Software Go to http//kbserver.netgear.com Upgrading the Wireless Adapter SoftwareDisabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility Network Connections and Wireless SecurityUnderstanding the Smart Wizard Viewing Wireless Networks in Your AreaV3.0, January Finding a Network Adding Profiles ProfilesV3.0, January Setting up a Computer-to-Computer Ad Hoc Profile V3.0, January Starting a Computer-to-Computer Ad Hoc Network Connection Know Your Wireless Network Settings Wireless SecurityIf WEP Authentication is Used Wireless Network Name Ssid and Security SettingsSetting up WEP Encryption Security Setting up WPA2-PSK Security Setting up WPA-PSK Security Advanced Settings Statistics About V3.0, January Troubleshooting Tips TroubleshootingFrequently Asked Questions Smart Wizard keeps asking me to save my settingsCannot connect to the AP that I want from the Networks Tab Ad Hoc mode is not working correctlyWhy do I see two Wireless Adapter icons in the System Tray? Wireless Adapter is not getting an IP addressV3.0, January Default Configuration Settings Feature Description Smart WizardWireless LED Technical SpecificationsDocument Link Related DocumentsV3.0, January