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NETGEAR WG111 user manual Configuration

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

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NETGEAR WG111 user manual Configuration

Contents

202-10026-01 Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer Vcci Statement FCC 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 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 Manual Specifications Chapter About This ManualAudience, Scope, Conventions Typographical conventions How to Use this Manual Html version of this manual How 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 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 WG111 Wireless Connection Indicators Interpreting the LED on the WG111LED Descriptions Troubleshooting Interpreting System Tray Icon ColorsRed Yellow Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions Basic Tips Basic 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 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 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 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 Appendix 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 Networking Preparing 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 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 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