NETGEAR WG111 user manual Use printers

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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?

Use printers in

1.

Use the Windows

1. The PC I am using to

Windows Domain settings are

a combined

 

Printers and Fax

 

connect to the wireless

usually managed by corporate

wireless and

 

features to locate

 

network needs to be

computer support groups.

wired

 

available printers

 

configured with the

Windows Workgroup settings

network.

 

in the combined

 

Windows Client and File

 

 

are commonly managed by

 

wireless and wired

 

and Print Sharing.

 

 

 

individuals who want to set up

 

 

network.

2. The PC I am using to

 

 

small networks in their homes, or

 

2.

Use the Windows

 

 

connect to the wireless

 

 

small offices.

 

 

Add a Printer

 

network needs to be

 

 

 

 

 

 

wizard to add

 

configured with the same

For assistance with setting up

 

 

access to a

 

Windows Workgroup or

 

 

 

Windows networking, refer to the

 

 

network printer

 

Domain settings as the

 

 

 

PC Networking Tutorial on the

 

 

from the PC you

 

other Windows computers

 

 

 

NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless

 

 

are using to

 

in the combined wireless

USB 2.0 Adapter WG111

 

 

wirelessly connect

 

and wired network.

 

 

 

Resource CD (230-10044-01)

 

 

to the network.

3.

Any Windows networking

 

 

and the Help information

 

3.

From the File

 

 

security access rights

provided in the Windows system

 

 

menu of an

 

such as login user name/

you are using.

 

 

application such

 

password that have been

 

 

 

as Microsoft Word,

 

assigned in the Windows

For assistance with setting up

 

 

use the Print

 

network must be provided

printers in Windows, refer to the

 

 

Setup feature to

 

when Windows prompts

Help and Support information

 

 

direct your print

 

for such information.

that comes with the version of

 

 

output to the

4.

If so-called Windows

the Windows operating systems

 

 

printer in the

 

‘peer’ networking is being

you are using.

 

 

network.

 

used, the printer needs to

 

 

 

 

 

be enabled for sharing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Introduction

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Contents 202-10026-01 Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer Vcci StatementFCC Requirements for Operation in the United States FCC Guidelines for Human ExposureDeclaration Of Conformity Operation Using 2.4 GHz Channels in France Netgear 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111Metropolitan Regions with Eased Restrictions in 2.4GHz Band 202-10026-01 Contents Appendix C Preparing Your PCs for Network Access Glossary Index Contents Manual Specifications Chapter About This ManualAudience, Scope, Conventions Typographical conventionsHow to Use this Manual Html version of this manualHow to Print this Manual About This Manual About the WG111 Key FeaturesChapter Introduction Road Map for ‘How to Get There From Here’ 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?Netgear 54 Mbps Exchange files Use printers Verifying System Requirements Chapter Basic SetupWhat You Need Before You Begin Two Basic Operating Modes Observing Location and Range GuidelinesWG111 Default Wireless Configuration Settings Basic Installation Instructions For Windows XP Users Installing a WG111 Install the WG111 driver and configuration utility softwareInstall the Netgear 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Configure your WG111 Verify wireless connectivity to your network For Windows 2000 & 98/Me Users Installing a WG111 Click Install Driver and UtilityFound New Hardware Wizard WG111 System Tray Icon Configure your WG111 and save ProfileVerify wireless connectivity to your network LED Descriptions WG111 Wireless Connection IndicatorsInterpreting the LED on the WG111 Troubleshooting Interpreting System Tray Icon ColorsRed YellowTroubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions Basic TipsBasic Setup Basic Setup Basic Setup Using Configuration Profiles Chapter ConfigurationUnderstanding the Configuration Options Connecting to an Access Point in Infrastructure Mode How to Configure an Infrastructure Mode ProfileRun the WG111 Configuration Utility Configure the wireless Network settingsConnecting to Another PC in Ad-hoc Mode How to Configure an Ad-hoc Mode ProfileConfigure the PC network settings Windows Run program dialog boxPing test results Enabling Wireless Security Features How to Start a Computer-to-Computer Ad-Hoc NetworkHow to Configure WEP Encryption Security Configure the Security settingsSave your settings in a Profile Advanced Settings StatisticsConfiguration Appendix a Technical Specifications USBTechnical Specifications Infrastructure Mode Appendix B Wireless Networking BasicsWireless Networking Overview Network Name Extended Service Set Identification Essid Authentication and WEPAd Hoc Mode Peer-to-Peer Workgroup Authentication Open System AuthenticationAuthentication Open System Steps Authentication Shared Key Steps Do Not Use WEPWEP Configuration Options Key SizeWireless Channels Radio frequency channels used are listed in Table 802.11b and g Radio Frequency ChannelsAppendix C Preparing Your PCs for Network Access Configuring Windows 98 and Me for TCP/IP NetworkingInstall or Verify Windows Networking Components Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP NetworkingPreparing Your PCs for Network Access Locate your Network Neighborhood icon Choose Settings, and then Control PanelEnabling Dhcp in Windows 98 and Me Primary Network Logon is set to Windows logon Selecting Windows’ Internet Access Method Verifying TCP/IP PropertiesConfiguring Windows 2000 or XP for TCP/IP Networking Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP or Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XPTCP/IP details are presented on Support tab Right click on Local Area Connection and select Properties Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in WindowsVerify that Obtain an IP address 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 Index Numerics