NETGEAR WG111 Troubleshooting, Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors, Red, Yellow, Green

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

Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors

The System Tray (SysTray) resides on one end of the taskbar in the Microsoft Windows desktop.

Color

Condition

Description

Red

The WG111 has no

The WG111 is not able to link to any other wireless

 

 

connection to any

node or the link is lost. Check your configuration or

 

 

wireless node.

try moving to a location where the wireless signal

 

 

 

quality is better.

 

 

 

 

Yellow

The WG111 has a

The wireless link is weak. You may deed to move to a

 

 

connection with another

better spot, such as closer to the wireless access point.

 

 

wireless node.

Also, look for possible interference such as a 2.4 GHz

 

 

 

cordless phone or large metal surface.

 

 

 

 

Green

The WG111 has a

The WG111 has established good communication with

 

 

connection with another

an access point and the signal quality is strong.

 

 

 

 

wireless node.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Troubleshooting

Use the information below to solve common problems you may encounter. Also, please refer to the knowledge base on the NETGEAR web site at www.netgear.com/support/main.asp.

Also, for problems with accessing network resources, the Windows software might not be installed and configured properly on your computers. Please refer to “Preparing Your Computers for TCP/ IP Networking” on page C-1.

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Contents 202-10026-01 Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer Vcci StatementDeclaration Of Conformity FCC Guidelines for Human ExposureFCC Requirements for Operation in the United States 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 Audience, Scope, Conventions Manual SpecificationsChapter About This Manual Typographical conventionsHow to Use this Manual Html version of this manualHow to Print this Manual About This Manual Chapter Introduction Key FeaturesAbout the WG111 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 What You Need Before You Begin Chapter Basic SetupVerifying System Requirements 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 Interpreting the LED on the WG111 WG111 Wireless Connection IndicatorsLED Descriptions Red TroubleshootingInterpreting System Tray Icon Colors YellowTroubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions Basic TipsBasic Setup Basic Setup Basic Setup Understanding the Configuration Options Chapter ConfigurationUsing Configuration Profiles Run the WG111 Configuration Utility Connecting to an Access Point in Infrastructure ModeHow to Configure an Infrastructure Mode Profile 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 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 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 ChannelsInstall or Verify Windows Networking Components Appendix C Preparing Your PCs for Network AccessConfiguring Windows 98 and Me for TCP/IP Networking 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 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 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 Index Numerics