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User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111

Table 2-1.

A Road Map for How to Get There From Here

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If I Want To?

What Do I Do?

What’s Needed?

How Do I?

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1.

Use the Windows

1. The PC I am using to

For assistance with Windows

between a

 

Network

 

connect to the wireless

networking software, see

wirelessly

 

Neighborhood

 

network needs to be

“Preparing Your Computers for

 

 

TCP/IP Networking” on page C-1

connected PC

 

feature to browse

 

configured with the

 

 

for configuration scenarios or

and other

 

for computers in

 

Windows Client and File

 

 

refer to the Help system included

 

the combined

 

and Print Sharing.

computers in a

 

 

with your version of Windows.

 

wireless and wired

2.

The PC I am using to

my combined

 

Windows Domain settings are

 

network.

 

connect to the wireless

wireless and

2.

Browse the hard

 

usually managed by corporate

 

network needs to be

wired

 

drive of the target

 

configured with the same

computer support groups.

network.

 

computer in the

 

Windows Workgroup or

Windows Workgroup settings

 

 

network in order to

 

Domain settings as the

are commonly managed by

 

 

locate the directory

 

other Windows computers

individuals who want to set up

 

 

or files you want to

 

in the combined wireless

small networks in their homes, or

 

 

work with.

 

and wired network.

small offices.

 

3.

Use the Windows

3.

Any Windows networking

For assistance with setting up

 

 

Explorer copy and

 

security access rights

Windows networking, refer to the

 

 

paste functions to

 

such as login user name/

PC Networking Tutorial on the

 

 

exchange files

 

password that have been

NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless

 

 

between the

 

assigned in the Windows

USB 2.0 Adapter WG111

 

 

computers.

 

network or for sharing

Resource CD (230-10044-01)

 

 

 

 

particular files must be

and the Help information

 

 

 

 

provided when Windows

provided in the Windows system

 

 

 

 

prompts for such

you are using.

 

 

 

 

information.

 

 

 

 

4. If so-called Windows

 

 

 

 

 

‘peer’ Workgroup

 

 

 

 

 

networking is being used,

 

 

 

 

 

the drive, file system

 

 

 

 

 

directory, or file need to be

 

 

 

 

 

enabled for sharing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Introduction

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Contents 202-10026-01 Vcci Statement Certificate of the Manufacturer/ImporterDeclaration Of Conformity FCC Guidelines for Human ExposureFCC Requirements for Operation in the United States Netgear 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Operation Using 2.4 GHz Channels in FranceMetropolitan Regions with Eased Restrictions in 2.4GHz Band 202-10026-01 Contents Appendix C Preparing Your PCs for Network Access Glossary Index Contents Typographical conventions Manual SpecificationsChapter About This Manual Audience, Scope, ConventionsHtml version of this manual How to Use this ManualHow to Print this Manual About This Manual Chapter Introduction Key FeaturesAbout the WG111 What’s in the Box? Road Map for ‘How to Get There From Here’If I Want To? What Do I Do? What’s Needed? How Do I? Road Map for How to Get There From HereNetgear 54 Mbps Exchange files Use printers What You Need Before You Begin Chapter Basic SetupVerifying System Requirements Observing Location and Range Guidelines Two Basic Operating ModesWG111 Default Wireless Configuration Settings Basic Installation Instructions Install the WG111 driver and configuration utility software For Windows XP Users Installing a WG111Install the Netgear 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Configure your WG111 Verify wireless connectivity to your network Click Install Driver and Utility For Windows 2000 & 98/Me Users Installing a WG111Found New Hardware Wizard WG111 System Tray Icon Profile Configure your WG111 and saveVerify wireless connectivity to your network Interpreting the LED on the WG111 WG111 Wireless Connection IndicatorsLED Descriptions Yellow TroubleshootingInterpreting System Tray Icon Colors RedBasic Tips Troubleshooting Frequently Asked QuestionsBasic Setup Basic Setup Basic Setup Understanding the Configuration Options Chapter ConfigurationUsing Configuration Profiles Configure the wireless Network settings Connecting to an Access Point in Infrastructure ModeHow to Configure an Infrastructure Mode Profile Run the WG111 Configuration UtilityHow to Configure an Ad-hoc Mode Profile Connecting to Another PC in Ad-hoc ModeWindows Run program dialog box Configure the PC network settingsPing test results How to Start a Computer-to-Computer Ad-Hoc Network Enabling Wireless Security FeaturesConfigure the Security settings How to Configure WEP Encryption SecuritySave your settings in a Profile Statistics Advanced SettingsConfiguration USB Appendix a Technical SpecificationsTechnical Specifications Wireless Networking Overview Appendix B Wireless Networking BasicsInfrastructure Mode Ad Hoc Mode Peer-to-Peer Workgroup Authentication and WEPNetwork Name Extended Service Set Identification Essid Open System Authentication AuthenticationAuthentication Open System Steps Do Not Use WEP Authentication Shared Key StepsKey Size WEP Configuration OptionsWireless Channels 802.11b and g Radio Frequency Channels Radio frequency channels used are listed in TablePreparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking Appendix C Preparing Your PCs for Network AccessConfiguring Windows 98 and Me for TCP/IP Networking Install or Verify Windows Networking ComponentsPreparing Your PCs for Network Access Enabling Dhcp in Windows 98 and Me Choose Settings, and then Control PanelLocate your Network Neighborhood icon Primary Network Logon is set to Windows logon Verifying TCP/IP Properties Selecting Windows’ Internet Access MethodConfiguring Windows 2000 or XP for TCP/IP Networking Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP orTCP/IP details are presented on Support tab Verify that Obtain an IP address Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in WindowsRight click on Local Area Connection and select Properties Obtain an IP address automatically is selected Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP or Preparing Your PCs for Network Access Glossary DSL Internet service provider Ssid Wins Glossary Numerics Index