NETGEAR WG111U user manual How to use XP’s own Wireless configuration utility

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

5.Click Apply.

Note: Be sure all computers in your Ad Hoc network are configured with static IP addresses in the same subnet.

How to know if the WG111U card has received a valid IP address

The easiest way is find out if the WG111U card has received a valid IP address from the Wireless Router/AP is to open up the WG111U utility program and check the IP address in the About page.

How to use XP’s own Wireless configuration utility

The NETGEAR WG111U software is designed so that the user will be asked to choose one of the utility programs during initial software installation. Be sure the WG111U is connected to the PC and follow these instructions to change your selection.

1.Go to Control Panel and select Network Connections.

2.Right click on the connection and select Properties.

3.Click the Wireless Networks tab.

4.Select or clear the WG111U “Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings” check box.

I cannot connect to the AP that I want from the Networks browser list

The access point is available and there is good signal strength. There are a few possibilities:

•If the access point (AP) is WPA-PSK protected, you will need to have the correct WPA-PSK Passphrase. Otherwise, the WG111U will still be connected to the previous access point and you will not be able to change to the WPA-PSK access point.

•If the access point is WEP protected (either 64 or 128 bit encryption), you will be prompted to enter the WEP encryption security information.

New Hardware Wizard appears after installation has completed

This happens if the USB device is connected to a different port than the one used during installation. Return the USB device to the original USB port.

How to get a PDF copy of the Manual

In the Manual HTML page, there is a PDF button image at the top right hand corner of the web page. Click the PDF icon to bring up a PDF file of the entire manual. You can also Print, Email, or Bookmark pages using the corresponding icons next to the PDF icon.

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