Netgear WG111v1 - 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter driver and firmware
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WG111v1 Installation Guide - Page 1
...instructions on configuring WEP, Ad-Hoc mode, or advanced options. Estimated Completion Time: 5-15 minutes.
For Windows XP computers
1 First, install the WG111 Software a. Power on your PC, let the operating system boot up completely, and log in as needed. b. Insert the 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD main page shown below will load.
c. Click the Install...
WG111v1 Installation Guide - Page 2
... a. Open the WG111 Smart Wireless Settings Utility by clicking on the icon in the Windows system tray.
d. Verify connectivity to the Internet or network resources.
Note: If you are unable to connect, see troubleshooting tips in the Basic Installation section of the Reference Manual on the 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Resource CD.
c. Click the Install Driver & Utility link. d. Follow the...
WG111v1 Product datasheet - Page 2
... USB port - Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000, or XP - 2 Mbytes of free hard drive space
Package Contents - WG111 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter - 5 ft (1.52 m) USB cable - Resource CD - Cradle and velcro - Installation guide - Warranty/Support information card
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WG111v1 User Manual - Page 2
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NETGEAR, INC. Support Information
Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR, for US & Canada only. For other countries, see your Support information card.
E-mail: support@netgear.com
Web site: www.netgear.com
Statement of Conditions
In the interest of improving internal design, operational function...
WG111v1 User Manual - Page 3
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Therefore, all options described in this user's guide may not be available in your version of the product.
FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States
Radio Frequency Interference Warnings & Instructions This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules...
WG111v1 User Manual - Page 7
... Chapter 3 Basic Setup
What You Need Before You Begin 3-1 Verifying System Requirements 3-1 Observing Location and Range Guidelines 3-2
Two Basic Operating Modes 3-2 WG111 Default Wireless Configuration Settings 3-3 Basic Installation Instructions 3-4
For Windows XP Users Installing a WG111 3-5 For Windows 2000 & 98/Me Users Installing a WG111 3-9 WG111 Wireless Connection Indicators 3-13...
WG111v1 User Manual - Page 16
...8226; NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 • Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111
(201-10106-01) • NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Resource CD (230-10044-01),
including: - Driver and Configuration Utility Software - User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 - Animated Network Properties Configuration...
WG111v1 User Manual - Page 18
... a cable/DSL router as illustrated in "Connecting to an Access Point in Infrastructure Mode" on page 4-2.
For assistance with configuring the TCP/IP Internet software on a PC, see "Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking" on page C-1 or refer to the PC Networking Tutorial on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps
3. TCP/IP Internet
Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter
networking software
WG111 Resource CD
installed...
WG111v1 User Manual - Page 22
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111
• Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional, 2000, Me, 98SE or 98 Some versions of Windows may ask for the original Windows operating system installation files to complete the installation of the WG111 driver software.
Observing Location and Range Guidelines
Computers can connect over wireless networks indoors at a range which...
WG111v1 User Manual - Page 25
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111
For Windows XP Users Installing a WG111
Install the WG111 driver and configuration utility software.
a. Power on your PC, let the operating system boot up completely, and log in as needed.
b. Insert the Resource CD for the WG111 into your CD-ROM drive. The CD main page shown at the right will load.
c. Click Install Driver and ...
WG111v1 User Manual - Page 29
... the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111
For Windows 2000 & 98/Me Users Installing a WG111
Install the WG111 driver and configuration utility software.
Note: Windows 2000 may require you to be logged on with administrator rights.
a. Power on your PC, let the operating system boot up completely, and log in as needed.
b. Insert the Resource CD for the WG111 into your CD-ROM drive...
WG111v1 User Manual - Page 34
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111
Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors
The System Tray (SysTray) resides on one end of the taskbar in the Microsoft Windows desktop.
Color
Red
Condition
The WG111 has no connection to any wireless node.
Description
The WG111 is not able to link to any other wireless node or the link is lost...
WG111v1 User Manual - Page 35
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111
Basic Tips
If you have problems connected to your wireless network, try the tips below.
Symptom
The LED is not lit.
Cause
The WG111 is not connected to the USB port properly or the WG111 software is not loaded.
Solution
Remove and reinsert the WG111. Check the Windows device manager to see if the WG111...
WG111v1 User Manual - Page 36
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111
If your computer does not have a USB v2.0 port but rather a USB v1.1 type port, the WG111 will be limited to the maximum speed of the USB v1.1 port. USB v1.1 port maximum speed is 14 Mbps whereas the maximum speed of a USB v2.0 port is 480 Mbps. PC computers can be upgraded with optional add-on USB v2.0 adapters that provide one or...
WG111v1 User Manual - Page 40
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111
For example, if you use your notebook PC to connect to a wireless network in an office and a wireless network in your home, you can create a profile for each wireless network. Then, you can easily load the profile that has all the configuration settings you need to join the network you are using at the time.
There...
WG111v1 User Manual - Page 41
... (such as 192.168.0.1). For instructions on setting up static IP addresses on a Windows PC, refer to the PC Networking Tutorial included on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111 Resource CD (230-10044-01).
Follow the instructions below to configure an Ad-hoc mode profile. 1. Run the WG111 Configuration Utility.
a. Make sure the WG111 software is installed and the WG111 is connected...
WG111v1 User Manual - Page 43
... Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111
Figure 4-2: Ping test results
At this point the connection is established. You may need to reboot in certain Windows operating systems such as Windows 98. Note: If you cannot connect, see the "Troubleshooting" on page 3-14. Also, for problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software...
WG111v1 User Manual - Page 45
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111
• Wireless Network Name (SSID): The Service Set Identification (SSID) identifies the wireless local area network. Any (First available network) is the default WG111 wireless network name (SSID). You may customize it using up to 32 alphanumeric characters. Write your customized wireless network name (SSID) on the line below. ...
WG111v1 User Manual - Page 59
... the Internet through the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111.
For adding file and print sharing to your network, please consult the Windows help information included with the version of Windows installed on each computer on your network.
Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking
Computers access the Internet using a protocol called TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/ Internet...
WG111v1 User Manual - Page 64
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111
2. Type winipcfg, and then click OK. The IP Configuration window opens, which lists (among other things), your IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway.
3. From the drop-down box, select your Ethernet adapter. The window is updated to show your settings, which should match the values below if you are using the default TCP...