NETGEAR WG111 user manual Basic Setup

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

If your computer does not have a USB v2.0 port but rather a USB v1.1 type port, the WG111 will be limited to the maximum speed of the USB v1.1 port. USB v1.1 port maximum speed is 14 Mbps whereas the maximum speed of a USB v2.0 port is 480 Mbps. PC computers can be upgraded with optional add-on USB v2.0 adapters that provide one or more USB v2.0 ports.

3.Question: Why does the utility kept asking me to Save my settings when I’m trying to close the utility?

Answer: This is because you’ve made changes to the settings and the utility is offering you the chance to save the changes. If you want to avoid these Profile setting prompts, simply hit Apply before you Close the utility program.

4.Question: Why doesn’t Ad Hoc mode work correctly after I enter a SSID and click Apply?

Answer: You need to click the Initiate Ad Hoc button before you click Apply. Here is how you start an Ad Hoc network:

a.Fill in the Network Name (SSID).

b.Select the Computer-to-Computer (Ad-Hoc) network Type.

c.Click initiate Ad Hoc.

d.Accept default settings or make proper changes and click OK

e.Click on Apply

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

5.Question: How do I know if my WG111 card has received a valid IP address from my Wireless Router/AP?

Answer: One easy way is to open up the WG111 utility program and check the “IP Address” in the About page.

6.Question for XP Professional and XP Home users only: How do I use XP’s own Wireless configuration utility that came with the OS?

Answer: The NETGEAR WG111 software is designed in such way that user will be asked to choose one of the utility programs during initial software installation. Be sure the WG111 is connected to the PC and follow these instructions to change your selection. Go to Control Panel> Network Connections> Wireless Network Connection > Properties> Wireless Networks tab> for the WG111 and check or uncheck “Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings”.

7.Question: Is this WG111 IEEE 802.11g standards compliant?

Answer: Yes, the WG111 complies with the IEEE 802.11g standards.

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Contents 202-10026-01 Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer Vcci StatementFCC Guidelines for Human Exposure Declaration Of ConformityFCC 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 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 Key Features Chapter IntroductionAbout 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 Chapter Basic Setup What You Need Before You BeginVerifying 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 WG111 Wireless Connection Indicators Interpreting the LED on the WG111LED Descriptions Troubleshooting Interpreting System Tray Icon ColorsRed YellowTroubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions Basic TipsBasic Setup Basic Setup Basic Setup Chapter Configuration Understanding the Configuration OptionsUsing Configuration Profiles 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 Appendix B Wireless Networking Basics Wireless Networking OverviewInfrastructure Mode Authentication and WEP Ad Hoc Mode Peer-to-Peer WorkgroupNetwork 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 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 Choose Settings, and then Control Panel Enabling Dhcp in Windows 98 and MeLocate 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 Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows Verify that Obtain an IP addressRight 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