NETGEAR WG111 user manual Configure the PC network settings, Windows Run program dialog box

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

d.Select Ad-hoc for the Network Type.

e.Enter the SSID for the Ad-Hoc network.

f.Click Apply.

2.Save your settings in a Profile.

a.Type a descriptive name in the “Profiles” field.

b.Click Save Profile. All the configuration settings are saved in this profile.

c.Click Apply.

d.Click Close to exit the configuration utility.

3.Configure the PC network settings.

a.Configure each PC with either a static IP address or with the IPX protocol.

Note: For instructions on configuring static IP addresses, refer to the networking tutorial on your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Resource CD (230-10044-01).

b.Restart the PCs.

4.Verify wireless connectivity between your peer devices. Verify connectivity by using the Ping program:

a.On the Windows taskbar click the Start button, and then click Run.

Figure 4-1: Windows Run program dialog box

b.Assuming the target PC is configured with 192.168.0.1 as its IP address, type ping -t 192.168.0.1 and then click OK.

c.This will cause a continuous ping to be sent to the device with the 192.168.0.1 static IP address. The ping response should change to “reply.”

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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 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 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 Red TroubleshootingInterpreting System Tray Icon Colors YellowTroubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions Basic TipsBasic Setup Basic Setup Basic Setup Chapter Configuration Understanding the Configuration OptionsUsing 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 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 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 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