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User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U

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202-10065-01 Technical Support Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer Declaration Of Conformity FCC Guidelines for Human ExposureFCC Requirements for Operation in the United States Operation Using 2.4 GHz Channels in France Export Restrictions Metropolitan Regions with Eased Restrictions in 2.4GHz Band Operation Using 5 GHz Channels in the European Community Allowed 5GHz Channels in Each European Community Country Vii Viii Contents Chapter Configuration Appendix C Preparing Your Network to Work with a Router Glossary Index 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 About the WG111U Key Features 802.11a and 802.11b/g Wireless Networking Comparison of Wireless Modes Comparing the 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g Modes 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’s Needed? What Do I Do? How Do I? Netgear Super AG Netgear Super AG Wireless Wired network Wirelessly connect What You Need Before You Begin Chapter Basic SetupVerifying System Requirements Determining Placement of the USB Adapter Observing Location and Range Guidelines Two Basic Operating Modes Attach fastener to back of plastic cradle WG111U Default Wireless Configuration Settings Basic Installation Instructions 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 Red Interpreting System Tray Icon ColorsColor Condition Description 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 Configure the wireless network settings Save your settings in a Profile 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 What’s on the Statistics Page? Statistics Understanding the Advanced Settings Advanced Settings European Regulatory Requirements for Transmit Power Control TPC Configuration Procedure Configuration Chapter Wireless Security Configuration Understanding the Security Options Using WEP Security Basic Requirements for WEP 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 Using WPA-PSK Advanced Security Basic Requirements for WPA-PSK WPA-PSK Security Settings Worksheet How to Configure WPA-PSK Advanced Security Configure the WPA-PSK settings WPA-PSK settings screen Wireless Security Configuration Chapter Troubleshooting Basic Tips Ad Hoc mode is not working correctly Frequently Asked QuestionsGeneral Questions How to use XP’s own Wireless configuration utility New Hardware Wizard appears after installation has completed Troubleshooting Appendix a Technical Specifications USB 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 Radio frequency channels used are listed in Table B-1 Table B-1 802.11g Radio Frequency Channels WEP Wireless Security WEP Authentication Access point have the same WEP are described below Authentication Shared Key Steps Key Size and Configuration WPA Wireless Security How to Use WEP Parameters How Does WPA Compare to WEP? What are the Key Features of WPA Security? How Does WPA Compare to Ieee 802.11i? Wireless Networking Basics Login Authentication Figure B-3 WPA Overview Figure B-4 802.1x Authentication Sequence WPA Data Encryption Key Management Temporal Key Integrity Protocol Tkip Is WPA Perfect? Supporting a Mixture of WPA and WEP Wireless ClientsChanges to Wireless Access Points Product Support for WPA New WPA information element WPA two-phase authenticationChanges to Wireless Network Adapters Michael Changes to Wireless Client Programs What You Need To Use a Router with a Broadband Modem Computer Network Configuration RequirementsAppendix C Preparing Your Network to Work with a Router Cabling and Computer Hardware Internet Configuration Requirements Where Do I Get the Internet Configuration Parameters? 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 TCP/IP Installing the Client for Microsoft Networks Verify the Configuration Settings Open the Network Panel Verify the Properties IP Address Setting Selecting the Windows’ Internet Access MethodVerifying TCP/IP Properties Configuring Windows NT4, 2000 or XP for IP Networking Open the Network Connection Window Configuring Dhcp of TCP/IP in Windows XP, 2000, or NT4Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP Go to the Network Connection Status window Go to Properties Set Dhcp for TCP/IP Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows Check the Local Area Connection Properties Settings Complete the configuration Check the Internet Protocol Properties Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows NT4 Go to TCP/IP Properties Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP, 2000, and NT4 Set the TCP/IP Properties MacOS 8.6 or Configuring the Macintosh for TCP/IP NetworkingMacOS Verifying the Readiness of Your Internet Account Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Macintosh Computers Are Login Protocols Used? What Is Your Configuration Information? Select the Gateway tab Restarting the Network Glossary Glossary-2 Glossary Glossary-3 Glossary-4 Glossary Glossary-5 Glossary-6 Index Numerics Index-2