Appendix a Technical Specifications, Usb | NETGEAR WG111 guide

Appendix A

Technical Specifications

This appendix provides technical specifications for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111.

Antennae	1 Integrated internal antenna
Standards	802.11g, 802.11b
Radio Data Rate	1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps (Auto Rate Sensing)
Frequency	2.4GHz to 2.5GHz CCK and OFDM Modulation)
Power	3.3V Bus powered
Emissions	FCC, CE
Bus interface	USB
Provided drivers	Microsoft Windows XP, 2000, Me, 98
Operating Environment	Operating temperature: 0 to 55 degree C
Encryption	40-bit (also called 64-bit) and 128-bit WEP data encryption
Warranty	Limited 1-year warranty

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Contents

202-10026-01 Vcci Statement Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer Declaration Of Conformity FCC Guidelines for Human ExposureFCC Requirements for Operation in the United States Netgear 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Operation Using 2.4 GHz Channels in France Metropolitan Regions with Eased Restrictions in 2.4GHz Band 202-10026-01 Contents Appendix C Preparing Your PCs for Network Access Glossary Index Contents Chapter About This Manual Manual SpecificationsAudience, Scope, Conventions Typographical conventions Html version of this manual How to Use this Manual How to Print this Manual About This Manual Chapter Introduction Key FeaturesAbout 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 Here Netgear 54 Mbps Exchange files Use printers What You Need Before You Begin Chapter Basic SetupVerifying System Requirements Observing Location and Range Guidelines Two Basic Operating Modes WG111 Default Wireless Configuration Settings Basic Installation Instructions Install the WG111 driver and configuration utility software For Windows XP Users Installing a WG111 Install 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 WG111 Found New Hardware Wizard WG111 System Tray Icon Profile Configure your WG111 and save Verify wireless connectivity to your network Interpreting the LED on the WG111 WG111 Wireless Connection IndicatorsLED Descriptions Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors TroubleshootingRed Yellow Basic Tips Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions Basic Setup Basic Setup Basic Setup Understanding the Configuration Options Chapter ConfigurationUsing Configuration Profiles How to Configure an Infrastructure Mode Profile Connecting to an Access Point in Infrastructure ModeRun the WG111 Configuration Utility Configure the wireless Network settings How to Configure an Ad-hoc Mode Profile Connecting to Another PC in Ad-hoc Mode Windows Run program dialog box Configure the PC network settings Ping test results How to Start a Computer-to-Computer Ad-Hoc Network Enabling Wireless Security Features Configure the Security settings How to Configure WEP Encryption Security Save your settings in a Profile Statistics Advanced Settings Configuration USB Appendix a Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Wireless Networking Overview Appendix B Wireless Networking BasicsInfrastructure Mode Ad Hoc Mode Peer-to-Peer Workgroup Authentication and WEPNetwork Name Extended Service Set Identification Essid Open System Authentication Authentication Authentication Open System Steps Do Not Use WEP Authentication Shared Key Steps Key Size WEP Configuration Options Wireless Channels 802.11b and g Radio Frequency Channels Radio frequency channels used are listed in Table Configuring Windows 98 and Me for TCP/IP Networking Appendix C Preparing Your PCs for Network AccessInstall or Verify Windows Networking Components Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking Preparing Your PCs for Network Access Enabling Dhcp in Windows 98 and Me Choose Settings, and then Control PanelLocate your Network Neighborhood icon Primary Network Logon is set to Windows logon Verifying TCP/IP Properties Selecting Windows’ Internet Access Method Configuring Windows 2000 or XP for TCP/IP Networking Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP or TCP/IP details are presented on Support tab Verify that Obtain an IP address Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in WindowsRight 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