202-10065-01 | NETGEAR WG111U instruction

User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AGΤΜ

Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U

NETGEAR, Inc.

4500 Great America Parkway

Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA

202-10065-01 November 2004

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NETGEAR WG111U user manual 202-10065-01

Contents

202-10065-01 Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer Technical Support Declaration Of Conformity FCC Guidelines for Human ExposureFCC Requirements for Operation in the United States Export Restrictions Operation Using 2.4 GHz Channels in France Metropolitan Regions with Eased Restrictions in 2.4GHz Band Allowed 5GHz Channels in Each European Community Country Operation Using 5 GHz Channels in the European Community Vii Viii Contents Chapter Configuration Appendix C Preparing Your Network to Work with a Router Glossary Index 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 About the WG111U Chapter Introduction 802.11a and 802.11b/g Wireless Networking Key Features Comparing the 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g Modes Comparison of Wireless Modes What’s in the Box? Road Map for ‘How to Get There From Here’ If I Want To? What’s Needed? What Do I Do? How Do I? Road Map for How to Get There From Here Netgear Super AG Netgear Super AG Wireless Wired network Wirelessly connect What You Need Before You Begin Chapter Basic SetupVerifying System Requirements Observing Location and Range Guidelines Determining Placement of the USB Adapter Attach fastener to back of plastic cradle Two Basic Operating Modes Basic Installation Instructions WG111U Default Wireless Configuration Settings For Windows XP Users Installing a WG111U Install the Netgear Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Configure your WG111U Verify wireless connectivity to your network For Windows 2000, ME, and 98SE Users Installing a WG111U Found New Hardware Wizard WG111U System Tray Icon Configure your WG111U WG111U Wireless Connection Indicators Status LED Interpreting the LED on the WG111ULED Descriptions Color Condition Description Interpreting System Tray Icon ColorsRed Yellow Understanding the Configuration Options Chapter ConfigurationUsing Configuration Profiles How to Configure an Infrastructure Mode Profile Connecting to an Access Point in Infrastructure ModeRun the WG111U Smart Wireless Wizard Save your settings in a Profile Configure the wireless network settings How to Configure an Ad-hoc Mode Profile Connecting to Another PC in Ad-hoc ModeConfigure the PC network settings Ad-Hoc Setting dialog box Ping -t 192.168.0.1 and then click OK Statistics What’s on the Statistics Page? Advanced Settings Understanding the Advanced Settings TPC Configuration Procedure European Regulatory Requirements for Transmit Power Control Configuration Understanding the Security Options Chapter Wireless Security Configuration Basic Requirements for WEP Using WEP Security Wireless Network Name Ssid WEP Security Settings WorksheetWEP Security Encryption Key Configure the Network Name Ssid settings How to Configure WEP Encryption SecurityConfigure the WEP settings Basic Requirements for WPA-PSK Using WPA-PSK Advanced Security How to Configure WPA-PSK Advanced Security WPA-PSK Security Settings Worksheet WPA-PSK settings screen Configure the WPA-PSK settings Wireless Security Configuration Basic Tips Chapter Troubleshooting Ad Hoc mode is not working correctly Frequently Asked QuestionsGeneral Questions New Hardware Wizard appears after installation has completed How to use XP’s own Wireless configuration utility Troubleshooting USB Appendix a Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Wireless Networking Overview Appendix B Wireless Networking BasicsInfrastructure Mode Network Name Extended Service Set Identification Essid Ad Hoc Mode Peer-to-Peer WorkgroupWireless Channels Table B-1 802.11g Radio Frequency Channels Radio frequency channels used are listed in Table B-1 WEP Authentication WEP Wireless Security Access point have the same WEP are described below Authentication Shared Key Steps Key Size and Configuration How to Use WEP Parameters WPA Wireless Security How Does WPA Compare to WEP? How Does WPA Compare to Ieee 802.11i? What are the Key Features of WPA Security? Wireless Networking Basics Figure B-3 WPA Overview Login Authentication Figure B-4 802.1x Authentication Sequence WPA Data Encryption Key Management Temporal Key Integrity Protocol Tkip Changes to Wireless Access Points Supporting a Mixture of WPA and WEP Wireless ClientsIs WPA Perfect? Product Support for WPA Changes to Wireless Network Adapters WPA two-phase authenticationNew WPA information element Michael Changes to Wireless Client Programs Appendix C Preparing Your Network to Work with a Router Computer Network Configuration RequirementsWhat You Need To Use a Router with a Broadband Modem Cabling and Computer Hardware Where Do I Get the Internet Configuration Parameters? Internet Configuration Requirements Record Your Internet Connection Information Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking Installing or Verifying Windows Networking Components Configuring Windows 95, 98, and Me for TCP/IP NetworkingInstalling a New Adapter Installing the Client for Microsoft Networks Installing TCP/IP Open the Network Panel Verify the Configuration Settings Verify the Properties IP Address Setting Selecting the Windows’ Internet Access MethodVerifying TCP/IP Properties Configuring Windows NT4, 2000 or XP for IP Networking Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP Configuring Dhcp of TCP/IP in Windows XP, 2000, or NT4Open the Network Connection Window Go to the Network Connection Status window Set Dhcp for TCP/IP Go to Properties Check the Local Area Connection Properties Settings Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows Check the Internet Protocol Properties Complete the configuration Go to TCP/IP Properties Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows NT4 Set the TCP/IP Properties Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP, 2000, and NT4 MacOS 8.6 or Configuring the Macintosh for TCP/IP NetworkingMacOS Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Macintosh Computers Verifying the Readiness of Your Internet Account What Is Your Configuration Information? Are Login Protocols Used? Select the Gateway tab Restarting the Network Glossary Glossary-2 Glossary Glossary-3 Glossary-4 Glossary Glossary-5 Glossary-6 Numerics Index Index-2