NETGEAR WG111U manual

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

Install the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U.

a.Locate an available USB port on your PC. Connect the USB cable to the WG111U and insert the other end of the cable into the USB slot on your PC.

b.After a short delay, the Found New Hardware Wizard displays. The first time that you install the WG111U on a computer, the wizard will install the bootloader device. Follow the installation prompts.

Note: Click Continue Anyway if you are prompted with a Windows XP Logo testing message.

c.After the bootloader device is installed, the Found New Hardware Wizard displays again and installs the WG111U. Follow the installation prompts.

d.Next you will be prompted to enable 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

e.Click Finish when done, and if prompted restart your computer. You will see the WG111U system tray icon on the lower right portion of the Windows task bar.

Add New Hardware Wizard

Note: If the USB port in your computer is not a USB v2.0 type port but rather a USB v1.1 type port, you will see a “HI_SPEED USB Device Plugged into non-HI-SPEED USB Hub” message. The WG111U will work but the USB v1.1 port maximum speed is 12 Mbps whereas the maximum speed of a USB v2.0 port is 480 Mbps. So, when the WG111U is connected to a USB v1.1 port, the communications speed will be limited to the maximum of the USB v1.1 port.

Note: Click Continue Anyway if you are prompted with a Windows XP Logo testing message.

Enable NETGEAR Utility Configuration

WG111U System Tray Icon

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NETGEAR user manual Install the Netgear Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U

Contents

202-10065-01 Technical Support Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure Declaration Of ConformityFCC 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 Chapter Basic Setup What You Need Before You BeginVerifying 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 Interpreting the LED on the WG111U Status LEDLED Descriptions Red Interpreting System Tray Icon ColorsColor Condition Description Yellow Chapter Configuration Understanding the Configuration OptionsUsing Configuration Profiles Connecting to an Access Point in Infrastructure Mode How to Configure an Infrastructure Mode ProfileRun the WG111U Smart Wireless Wizard Configure the wireless network settings Save your settings in a Profile Connecting to Another PC in Ad-hoc Mode How to Configure an Ad-hoc Mode ProfileConfigure 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 WEP Security Settings Worksheet Wireless Network Name SsidWEP Security Encryption Key How to Configure WEP Encryption Security Configure the Network Name Ssid settingsConfigure 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 Frequently Asked Questions Ad Hoc mode is not working correctlyGeneral 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 Appendix B Wireless Networking Basics Wireless Networking OverviewInfrastructure Mode Ad Hoc Mode Peer-to-Peer Workgroup Network Name Extended Service Set Identification EssidWireless 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 Configuring Windows 95, 98, and Me for TCP/IP Networking Installing or Verifying Windows Networking ComponentsInstalling a New Adapter Installing TCP/IP Installing the Client for Microsoft Networks Verify the Configuration Settings Open the Network Panel Selecting the Windows’ Internet Access Method Verify the Properties IP Address SettingVerifying 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 Configuring the Macintosh for TCP/IP Networking MacOS 8.6 orMacOS 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