NETGEAR WG111 instruction

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

Install the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111.

a.Locate an available USB port on your PC. Connect the USB cable to the WG111 and insert the other end of the cable into the USB slot on your PC.

After a short delay, the Found New Hardware Wizard displays.

Note: Click Continue Anyway if you are prompted with a Windows XP Logo testing message.

b.Next you will be prompted to enable the NETGEAR Smart Wireless Settings Utility configuration utility.

Click Yes to accept this option.

If you choose No, you must read the Windows XP documentation for an explanation of how to use the Windows XP wireless network configuration utility

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

You will see the WG111 system tray icon on the lower right portion of the Windows task bar.

Add New Hardware Wizard

Note: If the USB port in your computer is not a USB v2.0 type port but rather a USB v1.1 type port, you will see a “HI_SPEED USB Device Plugged into non-I-SPEED USB Hub” message. The WG111 will work but the USB v1.1 port maximum speed is 14 Mbps whereas the maximum speed of a USB v2.0 port is 480 Mbps. So, when the WG111 is connected to a USB v1.1 port, the communications speed will be limited to the maximum of the USB v1.1 port.

Enable NETGEAR Utility Configuration

WG111 System Tray Icon

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NETGEAR user manual Install the Netgear 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111

Contents

202-10026-01 Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer Vcci Statement FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States FCC Guidelines for Human ExposureDeclaration Of Conformity Operation Using 2.4 GHz Channels in France Netgear 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Metropolitan 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 conventions How to Use this Manual Html version of this manual How to Print this Manual About This Manual About the WG111 Key FeaturesChapter Introduction 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 Verifying System Requirements Chapter Basic SetupWhat You Need Before You Begin Two Basic Operating Modes Observing Location and Range Guidelines WG111 Default Wireless Configuration Settings Basic Installation Instructions For Windows XP Users Installing a WG111 Install the WG111 driver and configuration utility software Install 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 Utility Found New Hardware Wizard WG111 System Tray Icon Configure your WG111 and save Profile Verify wireless connectivity to your network LED Descriptions WG111 Wireless Connection IndicatorsInterpreting the LED on the WG111 Red TroubleshootingInterpreting System Tray Icon Colors Yellow Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions Basic Tips Basic Setup Basic Setup Basic Setup Using Configuration Profiles Chapter ConfigurationUnderstanding the Configuration Options Run the WG111 Configuration Utility Connecting to an Access Point in Infrastructure ModeHow to Configure an Infrastructure Mode Profile Configure the wireless Network settings Connecting to Another PC in Ad-hoc Mode How to Configure an Ad-hoc Mode Profile Configure the PC network settings Windows Run program dialog box Ping test results Enabling Wireless Security Features How to Start a Computer-to-Computer Ad-Hoc Network How to Configure WEP Encryption Security Configure the Security settings Save your settings in a Profile Advanced Settings Statistics Configuration Appendix a Technical Specifications USB Technical Specifications Infrastructure Mode Appendix B Wireless Networking BasicsWireless Networking Overview Network Name Extended Service Set Identification Essid Authentication and WEPAd Hoc Mode Peer-to-Peer Workgroup Authentication Open System Authentication Authentication Open System Steps Authentication Shared Key Steps Do Not Use WEP WEP Configuration Options Key Size Wireless Channels Radio frequency channels used are listed in Table 802.11b and g Radio Frequency Channels Install 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 Networking Preparing Your PCs for Network Access Locate your Network Neighborhood icon Choose Settings, and then Control PanelEnabling Dhcp in Windows 98 and Me Primary Network Logon is set to Windows logon Selecting Windows’ Internet Access Method Verifying TCP/IP Properties Configuring Windows 2000 or XP for TCP/IP Networking Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP or Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP TCP/IP details are presented on Support tab Right click on Local Area Connection and select Properties Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in WindowsVerify that Obtain an IP address 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