NETGEAR user manual For Windows XP Users Installing a WG111

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

For Windows XP Users Installing a WG111

Install the WG111 driver and configuration utility software.

a.Power on your PC, let the operating system boot up completely, and log in as needed.

b.Insert the Resource CD for the WG111 into your CD-ROM drive. The CD main page shown at the right will load.

c.Click Install Driver and Utility. Follow the InstallShield Wizard steps.

You will be prompted to choose the country you are located in. Select your location from the list.

d.Click Finish when done, and if prompted restart your computer.

WG111 Resource CD

Note: If this screen fails to load automatically, browse to the CD and double-click on autorun.exe.

InstallShield Wizard

Note: If a Windows XP Certification warning appears, click Continue Anyway to proceed.

Basic Setup

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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 Chapter About This Manual Manual SpecificationsAudience, Scope, Conventions Typographical 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 Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors TroubleshootingRed YellowBasic Tips Troubleshooting Frequently Asked QuestionsBasic Setup Basic Setup Basic Setup Understanding the Configuration Options Chapter ConfigurationUsing Configuration Profiles How to Configure an Infrastructure Mode Profile Connecting to an Access Point in Infrastructure ModeRun the WG111 Configuration Utility Configure the wireless Network settingsHow 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 TableConfiguring Windows 98 and Me for TCP/IP Networking Appendix C Preparing Your PCs for Network AccessInstall or Verify Windows Networking Components Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP NetworkingPreparing 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