NETGEAR WG111V2 user manual Contents

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Contents

About This Manual
Audience, Conventions, and Scope	ix
Basic Setup
What You Need Before You Begin	1
Verify System Requirements	1
Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines	1
What Is in the Box	2
Default Wireless Settings	2
Installation Instructions	3
Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet	6
The Smart Wizard Status Bar	7
Icon Colors	8
Placing the USB Adapter Cradle	8
Removing the Software	9
Upgrading the Wireless Adapter Software	10
Network Connections and Wireless Security
Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility	11
Understanding the Smart Wizard	12
Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area	12
Finding a Network	14
Profiles	15
Adding Profiles	15
Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router	15
Setting up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile	17
Starting a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection	19
Wireless Security	20
Know Your Wireless Network Settings	20
Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings	21

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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 Verify System Requirements Basic SetupObserve Wireless Location and Range Guidelines What You Need Before You BeginDefault 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 Smart Wizard keeps asking me to save my settings TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Tips Frequently Asked QuestionsCannot 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