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WG111T Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter
These basic setup instructions assume that you will connect to an access point, and you are not using WEP security. Please refer to the online help and the Reference Manual on your CD for instructions on configuring security,
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Place the USB Adapter Cradle
You can attach the WG111T Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter directly to a USB port on your computer, or use the USB cable to extend the range and obtain better wireless reception.
Follow these instructions to use the USB cable, plastic cradle, and velcro provided in the package for better USB Adapter placement on a notebook or desktop computer:
1.The WG111T Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter comes with
3 pieces of velcro. Locate the one that has a prickly side and attach it to the plastic cradle on the middle of the outside rear.
2.Insert the WG111T Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter in the plastic cradle.
3.Place one of the other pieces of velcro on the back of your notebook monitor near the top for better reception.
Note: The last piece of velcro can be placed on the side of your PC monitor nearest your wireless access point, if you are using the USB Adapter with a desktop PC.
4.Join the pieces of velcro to attach the USB Adapter in the plastic cradle to the notebook or desktop monitor.
See the installation instructions for your operating system before attaching the USB cable to the USB Adapter and your computer.
Windows XP
1.First, install the WG111T software.
a.Power on your PC, let the operating system boot up completely, and log in as needed.
b.Insert the Resource CD for the WG111T into your
shown below will load.
c. Click the Install Driver & Utility link.
d. Follow the InstallShield Wizard steps. You will be prompted to choose the country you are located in.
e. Click Finish when done. If prompted by a Found New Hardware Wizard to install a “bootloader device,” do so. Restart your computer, if prompted.
2. NEXT, INSERT THE WG111T WIRELESS USB 2.0 ADAPTER.
a. Locate an available USB port on your PC. Connect the USB cable to the WG111T and insert the other end of the cable into the USB slot on your PC.
b. | After a short delay, | Note: If a Windows |
| the Found New | |
| XP logo testing | |
| Hardware Wizard | |
| warning appears, click | |
| displays. Select | |
| Continue Anyway to | |
| Install the software | |
| proceed. | |
| automatically | |
| (Recommended) and |
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| click Next. |
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c. | Next you will be |
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| prompted to enable |
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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.
You will also be prompted to choose the country you are located in. Select your location from the list.
d.Click Finish to complete the installation. You will see the WG111T system tray icon on the lower right portion of the Windows task bar.
3.NOW, CONFIGURE YOUR WG111T AND SAVE THE PROFILE.
a. Click the | icon in the Windows system tray to open the WG111T Smart |
Wireless Settings Utility.
The utility opens to the
Settings tab page.
b.Change the Network Name SSID to match your network.
Tip: To view the
available wireless networks, use the
c.Click Apply to activate the connection.
Tip: Create work and home profiles. Then, activate whichever one you need for your current location.
4.FINALLY, VERIFY WIRELESS NETWORK CONNECTIVITY.
a.Verify that the status monitor information at the bottom of the utility matches your wireless network.
b.Check the color of the WG111T icon in the Windows system tray: green or yellow indicates a working connection; red indicates no connection.
c.Check the WG111T LED: blinking means attempting to connect; solid indicates a good connection; off means the WG111T is not plugged in.
d.Verify connectivity to the Internet or network resources.
Note: If you are unable to connect, see the Troubleshooting chapter of the Reference Manual on the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111T Resource CD.
