Contents

Chapter 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

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