NETGEAR WG111U Interpreting the LED on the WG111U

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

Basic Setup 3-13

202-10065-01

Interpreting the LED on the WG111U

The status LED is described in this table.

Table 3-1: LED Descriptions

LED Meaning

OFF • The WG111U in not plugged in to the PC.

• Power save mode (default from power up or reset).

Blink Looking for network association.

On Associated or joined with network.

Status LED

Contents

Main Technical Support Statement of Conditions FCC Information to User iii FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure Regulatory Compliance Information FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States Export Restrictions Europe - EU Declaration of Conformity Requirements For Operation in the European Community 202-10065-01 v Metropolitan Regions with Eased Restrictions in 2.4GHz Band Countries of Operation & Conditions of Use in the European Community 202-10065-01 vi Operation Using 5 GHz Channels in the European Community Allowed 5GHz Channels in Each European Community Country vii Declaration of Conformity in Languages of the European Community Page Contents Page Page Page Chapter 1 About This Manual Audience, Scope, Conventions How to Use this Manual How to Print this Manual Page Chapter 2 Introduction About the WG111U Key Features 802.11a and 802.11b/g Wireless Networking Comparing the 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g Modes Whats in the Box? A Road Map for How to Get There From Here Introduction 2-5 2-6 Introduction Introduction 2-7 2-8 Introduction Chapter 3 Basic Setup What You Need Before You Begin Verifying System Requirements Observing Location and Range Guidelines Determining Placement of the USB Adapter Two Basic Operating Modes WG111U Default Wireless Configuration Settings Basic Installation Instructions For Windows XP Users Installing a WG111U Page Page Page For Windows 2000, ME, and 98SE Users Installing a WG111U Page Page WG111U Wireless Connection Indicators Interpreting the LED on the WG111U Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors Chapter 4 Configuration Understanding the Configuration Options Using Configuration Profiles Connecting to an Access Point in Infrastructure Mode How to Configure an Infrastructure Mode Profile Page Connecting to Another PC in Ad-hoc Mode How to Configure an Ad-hoc Mode Profile Page Page Whats on the Statistics Page? Understanding the Advanced Settings Page European Regulatory Requirements for Transmit Power Control Page Chapter 5 Wireless Security Configuration Understanding the Security Options Using WEP Security Basic Requirements for WEP WEP Security Settings Worksheet How to Configure WEP Encryption Security Using WPA-PSK Advanced Security Basic Requirements for WPA-PSK WPA-PSK Security Settings Worksheet How to Configure WPA-PSK Advanced Security Page Page Troubleshooting 6-1 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Basic Tips If you have problems connecting to your wireless network, try the tips below. Frequently Asked Questions General Questions Page Page Technical Specifications A-1 Appendix A Technical Specifications Page Appendix B Wireless Networking Basics Wireless Networking Overview Infrastructure Mode Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup) Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID) Wireless Channels Page WEP Wireless Security WEP Authentication WEP Open System Authentication WEP Shared Key Authentication Page 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? Page Wired Network with Optional 802.1x Port Based Network Access Control Wireless LAN Page Page Page Is WPA Perfect? Product Support for WPA Page Page Appendix C Preparing Your Network to Work with a Router What You Need To Use a Router with a Broadband Modem Cabling and Computer Hardware Computer Network Configuration Requirements 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 Components Enabling DHCP to Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings in Windows 95B, 98, and Me Page Selecting the Windows Internet Access Method Verifying TCP/IP Properties Configuring Windows NT4, 2000 or XP for IP Networking Installing or Verifying Windows Networking Components Configuring DHCP of TCP/IP in Windows XP, 2000, or NT4 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP Page DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows 2000 Page DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows NT4 Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP, 2000, and NT4 Configuring the Macintosh for TCP/IP Networking MacOS 8.6 or 9.x MacOS X Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Macintosh Computers Verifying the Readiness of Your Internet Account Are Login Protocols Used? What Is Your Configuration Information? Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Windows Computers Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Macintosh Computers Restarting the Network Glossary Use the list below to find definitions for technical terms used in this manual. Page Page Page Page Page Index Index-2 Index S T U W