NETGEAR user manual Configure your WG111U

User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U

Configure your WG111U.
a. Click on the WG111U icon	on
the Windows desktop or in the system
tray to open the WG111U configuration
utility.

The utility opens to the Settings tab page.

Click Help for instructions on using the Smart Wizard Wireless Utility.

b.Change the Network Name SSID and security Passphrase to match your network.

Note: The NETGEAR default settings are Infrastructure mode with NETGEAR_11g for the wireless network name SSID, and WPA-PSK security enabled. If your WLAN settings are different from the NETGEAR default settings, you will not connect. Set up your WG111U accordingly.

Tip: As an alternative to typing in the SSID, you can use the drop-down list or the Networks tab to choose from the available wireless networks.

c.Click Apply to activate the connection.

d.You can also enter a profile name and click Save Profile to store the current settings.

Tip: If you use your desktop PC to connect to a wireless network at work and at home, create profiles called work and home. Then, activate whichever one you need for wherever you are located.

Click here to open the configuration utility.

WG111U system tray icon

WG111U Configuration Utility

Tip: Click Help to view the context-sensitive help information.

Note: This procedure assumes you are connecting to a wireless network which is using WPA-PSK security. If your network includes WEP or does not use security settings, click the Settings tab and configure the WG111U accordingly. For help with these steps, click the Help button or see “Understanding the Security Options” on page 5-1.

Basic Setup 3-11

202-10065-01