NETGEAR WG111 user manual Selecting Windows’ Internet Access Method, Verifying TCP/IP Properties

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

By default, the IP Address tab is open on this window.

Verify the following:

Obtain an IP address automatically is selected. If not selected, click in the radio button to the left of it to select it. This setting is required to enable the DHCP server to automatically assign an IP address.

Click OK to continue.

Restart the PC.

Repeat these steps for each PC with this version of Windows on your network.

Selecting Windows’ Internet Access Method

1.On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.

2.Double-click the Internet Options icon.

3.Select “I want to set up my Internet connection manually” or “I want to connect through a Local Area Network” and click Next.

4.Select “I want to connect through a Local Area Network” and click Next.

5.Uncheck all boxes in the LAN Internet Configuration screen and click Next.

6.Proceed to the end of the Wizard.

Verifying TCP/IP Properties

After your PC is configured and has rebooted, you can check the TCP/IP configuration using the utility winipcfg.exe:

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

Preparing Your PCs for Network Access

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Contents 202-10026-01 Vcci Statement Certificate of the Manufacturer/ImporterFCC Guidelines for Human Exposure Declaration Of ConformityFCC 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 Typographical conventions Manual SpecificationsChapter About This Manual Audience, Scope, ConventionsHtml version of this manual How to Use this ManualHow to Print this Manual About This Manual Key Features Chapter IntroductionAbout 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 Chapter Basic Setup What You Need Before You BeginVerifying 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 WG111 Wireless Connection Indicators Interpreting the LED on the WG111LED Descriptions Yellow TroubleshootingInterpreting System Tray Icon Colors RedBasic Tips Troubleshooting Frequently Asked QuestionsBasic Setup Basic Setup Basic Setup Chapter Configuration Understanding the Configuration OptionsUsing Configuration Profiles Configure the wireless Network settings Connecting to an Access Point in Infrastructure ModeHow to Configure an Infrastructure Mode Profile Run the WG111 Configuration UtilityHow 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 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 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 TablePreparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking Appendix C Preparing Your PCs for Network AccessConfiguring Windows 98 and Me for TCP/IP Networking Install or Verify Windows Networking ComponentsPreparing 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 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 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 Numerics Index