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- Page 1 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10081-03 January 2007...
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Page 2: Technical Support
Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WG111v2 has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. - Page 3 à l’extérieur, il doit faire l’objet d’une licence.” Europe - EU Declaration of Conformity with Regard to R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC A printed copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity certificate for this product is provided in the WG111v2 product package.
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- Page 5 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2.0 Adapter att denna NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2.0 står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga WG111v2 January 2007 Wireless Adapter NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2.0 Adapter WG111v2 Home English 202-10081-03 v3.0, January 2007...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
About This Manual Audience, Conventions, and Scope ... ix Basic Setup What You Need Before You Begin ... 1 Verify System Requirements ... 1 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines ... 1 What Is in the Box ... 2 Default Wireless Settings ... 2 Installation Instructions ... - Page 8 Setting up WEP Encryption Security ... 22 Setting up WPA2-PSK Security ... 23 Setting up WPA-PSK Security ... 24 Advanced Settings ... 25 Statistics Page ... 26 About Page ... 27 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Tips ... 29 Frequently Asked Questions ... 29 The Smart Wizard keeps asking me to save my settings ...
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Page 9: About This Manual
Tip: This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources. This manual is written according to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date Note: Product updates in English language are available on the NETGEAR website at http://kbserver.netgear.com. About This Manual NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2.0 Adapter WG111v2 January 2007 v3.0, January 2007... - Page 10 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual v3.0, January 2007...
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Page 11: Basic Setup
The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2.0 Adapter WG111v2 lets you connect a PC computer to wireless networks. It is designed for PC computers running Microsoft Windows. For information about product features and compatible NETGEAR products, please see the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com. -
Page 12: What Is In The Box
This User Manual • Warranty and Support information card If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the product. Default Wireless Settings If this is a new wireless network installation, use the factory default settings to set up the network and verify wireless connectivity. -
Page 13: Installation Instructions
“Network Connections and Wireless Security” on page Follow the instructions below to install the Wireless Adapter. 1. First, install the software. Insert the NETGEAR CD. If the CD main page does not appear, double click Autorun.exe on the CD. a. Click Install the Software.The Check for Updates window will open. - Page 14 3. Windows 2000 users go to Step 4. Windows XP or Vista users can set up the wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows Configuration Utilities. • NETGEAR Smart Wizard: Reveals more information about each network and makes it easier to troubleshoot network connection problems. See on page 7 “Statistics Page” on page •...
- Page 15 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual 4. Use the Smart Wizard to set up your Wireless Adapter a. When prompted, click Next to let the wizard help you connect to a network (recommended). Figure 4 b. Select the wireless network from the drop-down list, and the wizard records your choice.
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Page 16: Connecting To Wireless Networks And The Internet
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual icon appears in the System Tray and on the desktop. The wizard initiates your wireless connection. It could take up to a minute for your wireless connection to be established. -
Page 17: The Smart Wizard Status Bar
Figure 8 If you selected Europe during the WG111v2 installation, this feature is disabled. The Router/Internet connection indicator is useful in isolating a problem. For example, if you are connected to a router, but not to the Internet, then check the router’s Internet connection. -
Page 18: Icon Colors
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual Figure 9 If you selected Europe during the WG111v2 installation, you will not see the “Enable Internet Connected Notification” option. Icon Colors The icon is on the desktop and in the Windows System Tray. The System Tray resides on one end of the taskbar in the Microsoft Windows desktop. -
Page 19: Removing The Software
WG111v2 program group, select the uninstall option, and follow the screen prompts. • Navigate the Windows Start menu to the Control Panel Add or Remove Program item, select the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2.0 Adapter WG111v2 option, and follow the screen prompts. v3.0, January 2007... -
Page 20: Upgrading The Wireless Adapter Software
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual Upgrading the Wireless Adapter Software Upgrades may be available at the NETGEAR website. To install an upgrade, follow these steps. 1. Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com 2. Click the latest version of upgrade. -
Page 21: Network Connections And Wireless Security
Network Connections and Wireless Security This chapter explains how to use your Wireless Adapter to connect to your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and how to set up wireless security for the Wireless Adapter so that it matches the wireless security settings for your network. Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility If you chose the Windows XP or Windows Vista Zero Configuration utility during installation, and now you want to use the Smart Wizard, then you need to disable the Windows utility. -
Page 22: Understanding The Smart Wizard
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain how to use the NETGEAR WG111v2 Smart Wizard to change the WG111v2 wireless settings. When you have installed the software from the NETGEAR CD, the desktop and in the Windows System Tray. - Page 23 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual You can click a column heading to sort. If many networks use the same channel they can interfere with each other. The Status bar shows your network connection and Internet connection.
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Page 24: Finding A Network
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual Finding a Network During the Wireless Adapter software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. After installation you can use the Find a Network button on the Network tab at any time to view the available networks and select the one that you want to use. -
Page 25: Profiles
The Smart Wizard initiates your wireless connection. You can use the Status Bar to verify your network connection. For more information, see Profiles The WG111v2 Smart Wizard uses profiles to store all the settings for a particular wireless network. There are two special profile names: Default and Profile. •... - Page 26 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual 1. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings page opens. 2. Enter the network settings. a. In the Network Type section, be sure that Access Point (Infrastructure) is selected.
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Page 27: Setting Up A Computer-To-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual Setting up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile The Computer-to-Computer setting uses Ad Hoc mode. Ad Hoc mode is an 802.11 networking framework in which devices or computers communicate directly with each other, without the use of an access point. - Page 28 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual 3. Save your settings in a Profile. a. Click Save Profile. All the configuration settings are saved in this profile. b. Click Apply. c. Click Close to exit the Smart Wizard, or Cancel to return to the previous settings.
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Page 29: Starting A Computer-To-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual At this point the connection is established. For more information about using ping, see http://kbserver.netgear.com/kb_web_files/N101453.asp. Note: If you cannot connect, see for problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on your computers. -
Page 30: Wireless Security
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual Wireless Security Many networks use wireless security to encrypt wireless data communications. If you try to connect to a network with wireless security the Smart Wizard detects it. Before you can use that network you must set up the Wireless Adapter with the same SSID, wireless security, and security settings as that network. -
Page 31: Wireless Network Name (Ssid) And Security Settings
• Network Name (SSID): The Service Set Identification (SSID) identifies the wireless local area network. Any (First available network) is the default WG111v2 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. -
Page 32: Setting Up Wep Encryption Security
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual Setting up WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to configure WEP Encryption Security. 1. Run the Wireless Adapter Smart Wizard. a. Make sure the software is installed and the Wireless Adapter is into the USB port in your computer. -
Page 33: Setting Up Wpa2-Psk Security
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual 4. Select Create with Passphrase and enter the passphrase. The configuration utility will automatically generate the WEP keys. Note: The characters are case sensitive. Be sure to use the same passphrase for all the wireless devices in the network. -
Page 34: Setting Up Wpa-Psk Security
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual b. In the Network Name (SSID) field select the network, or enter the SSID. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is configured in the access point. -
Page 35: Advanced Settings
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual b. In the Network Name (SSID) field select the network, or enter the SSID. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is configured in the access point. -
Page 36: Statistics Page
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual Statistics Page The Statistics page provides real time and historical trend information on the data traffic and performance of your wireless adapter. Figure 22 • Transmit/Receive Performance (%): A real time graph identifying the total, receive, and transmit utilization as a percentage the total possible. -
Page 37: About Page
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual About Page The About page displays the current software version information. Figure 23 The following information is displayed in the About page: • Regional Domain: This is the region setting for the wireless adapter. The approved channels for the region are automatically scanned. - Page 38 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual v3.0, January 2007...
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Page 39: Troubleshooting
Use the information below to solve common problems you may encounter. Also, please refer to the knowledge base on the NETGEAR Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com. Unless you can solve a problem right away, go online and upgrade to the latest firmware for your adapter, using the link above. -
Page 40: Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual Ad Hoc mode is not working correctly You need to click the Initiate Ad Hoc button before you click Apply. Here is how you start an Ad Hoc network: 1. Fill in the Network Name (SSID). -
Page 41: The Wireless Adapter Is Not Getting An Ip Address
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual The Wireless Adapter is not getting an IP address You probably upgraded your Wireless Adapter software and did not reboot your system. To get an IP address assigned, you can either restart your computer or choose another access point to connect to. - Page 42 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual v3.0, January 2007...
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Page 43: Default Configuration Settings And Technical Specifications
Default Configuration Settings and Technical Default Configuration Settings The following table lists the default settings of your Wireless Adapter. Feature Smart Wizard Wireless Wireless Communication Wireless Network Name (SSID) Security Network Type Transmission Speed Country/Region Operating Mode Data Rate a. Maximum wireless signal rate (IEEE Standard 802.11n draft specification). Actual throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. -
Page 44: Technical Specifications
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual Technical Specifications This table below describes technical specifications for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2.0 Adapter WG111v2. Antennas Printed internal antenna Standards 802.11g, 802.11b Radio Data Rate 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps (Auto Rate Sensing) Frequency 2.4GHz to 2.5GHz CCK and OFDM Modulations... -
Page 45: Related Documents
This appendix provides links to reference documents you can use to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product. Document Link Windows XP and Vista http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm Wireless Configuration Utilities Internet Networking and http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm TCP/IP Addressing Wireless Communications http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm... - Page 46 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual v3.0, January 2007...