Preparing Your PCs for Network Access | NETGEAR WG111 manual

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

C-12	Preparing Your PCs for Network Access

202-10026-01

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NETGEAR WG111 user manual Preparing Your PCs for Network Access

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202-10026-01 Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer Vcci Statement Declaration Of Conformity FCC Guidelines for Human ExposureFCC 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 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 Chapter Introduction Key FeaturesAbout 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 What You Need Before You Begin Chapter Basic SetupVerifying 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 Interpreting the LED on the WG111 WG111 Wireless Connection IndicatorsLED Descriptions Red TroubleshootingInterpreting System Tray Icon Colors Yellow Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions Basic Tips Basic Setup Basic Setup Basic Setup Understanding the Configuration Options Chapter ConfigurationUsing Configuration Profiles 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 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 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 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 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 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 Index Numerics