Obtain an IP address automatically is selected | NETGEAR WG111

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

The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box appears. Verify that you have the correct Ethernet card selected in the Connect using: box and that the following two items are displayed and selected in the box of “Components checked are used by this connection:”

•Client for Microsoft Networks and

•Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

Click OK.

With Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) selected, click on Properties to open the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialogue box. Verify that

•Obtain an IP address automatically is selected.

•Obtain DNS server address automatically is selected.

Click OK to return to Local Area Connection Properties. Click OK again to complete the configuration process.

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

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NETGEAR WG111 user manual Obtain an IP address automatically is selected

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 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 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 Troubleshooting Interpreting System Tray Icon ColorsRed Yellow Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions Basic Tips Basic Setup Basic Setup Basic Setup Using Configuration Profiles Chapter ConfigurationUnderstanding the Configuration Options 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 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 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 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