NETGEAR WG111V2 user manual About

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NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual

About Page

The About page displays the current software version information.

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The following information is displayed in the About page:

•Regional Domain: This is the region setting for the wireless adapter. The approved channels for the region are automatically scanned. Governments regulate the channels used for wireless transmission. Operating the wireless adapter in a different region may violate local laws.

•Driver Version: The wireless adapter driver version.

•Driver Date: The wireless adapter driver date.

•MAC Address: The MAC address of the adapter. The Media Access Control address is a unique 48-bit hardware address assigned to every network interface card. Some wireless networks will restrict access based on a list of known MAC addresses. If you are communicating with such a network, you would have to provide the address shown here to the network administrator before you would be allowed to connect. Restricting access by MAC address adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your network. However, if the only wireless security that your network uses is MAC addressing, your data is easy for hackers to read.

•IP Address: The IP address assigned to this adapter.

•Smart Wireless Utility: The version and date of the Smart Wizard.

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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 DescriptionIcon Colors Placing the USB Adapter CradleColor 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 Feature Description Smart Wizard Default Configuration SettingsWireless LED Technical SpecificationsDocument Link Related DocumentsV3.0, January