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ContentsChapter 1
About This Manual
Audience, Scope, Conventions ......................................................................................1-1
How to Use this Manual .................................................................................................. 1-2
How to Print this Manual ................................................................................................. 1-3
Chapter 2
Introduction
About the WG111U .........................................................................................................2-1
Key Features ............................ ......................................................................................2-2
802.11a and 802.11b/g Wireless Networking ...........................................................2-2
Comparing the 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g Modes ..................................................2-3
What’s in the Box? .......................................................................................................... 2-4
A Road Map for ‘How to Get There From Here’ ................. ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... .. 2-4
Chapter 3
Basic Setup
What You Need Before You Begin ..................................................................................3-1
Verifying System Requirements ............................................................................... 3-1
Observing Location and Range Guidelines ..............................................................3-2
Determining Placement of the USB Adapter ............................................................3-2
Two Basic Operating Modes ...........................................................................................3-3
WG111U Default Wireless Configuration Settings ..........................................................3-4
Basic Installation Instructions ................ .........................................................................3-4
For Windows XP Users Installing a WG111U ...........................................................3-5
For Windows 2000, ME, and 98SE Users Installing a WG111U ..............................3-9
WG111U Wireless Connection Indicators .....................................................................3-12
Interpreting the LED on the WG111U .....................................................................3-13
Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors .....................................................................3-14