NETGEAR WG111T - 108 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Installation Manual

NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111T
These setup instructions assume that you will connect to an access point or wireless router.
Estimated Completion 10 minutes.
Installation
1. First, install the WG111T software.
Insert the NETGEAR CD. If the main page
does not appear, double click autorun.exe on
the CD.
a. Click Install the Software. The Check
for Updates window opens.
b. Follow the Wizard steps, and click Next
to continue.
c. When the Installation Complete message
appears, click Next.
2. Now, connect the wireless USB
adapter.
a. Locate an available USB port on your
PC. When prompted, shut down the
computer.
b. Connect the USB cable to the WG111T
and insert the other end of the cable into
the USB slot on your PC. See "Placing
the USB Adapter Cradle"on the other
side of this card.
c. Restart your computer.
d. You will be prompted to select the country where you are located.
e. Select the country and click Agree.
3. Use the Smart Wizard to set up your wireless USB adapter.
a. Windows 2000 users go to Step b.
Windows XP or Vista users can set up the
wireless adapter 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.
• Windows configuration utilities: See the Windows documentation or
"Using Windows XP and Vista Wireless Configuration Utilities" at:
http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm
b. Click Next to accept the NETGEAR
Smart Wizard.
You will be prompted to let the
wizard help you connect to a network
(recommended).
c. Click Next to accept.
4. Connect to a wireless network.
a. Select the wireless network from the
drop-down list, and the wizard records
your choice.
Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast
the Network Name (SSID). These
networks are in the drop-down list, but
the Network Name (SSID) is blank.
If the network uses security, then the
Smart Wizard detects it.
b. Follow the Wizard steps for Security (if
used) and for saving a Profile.
c. After you have reviewed the settings, click Finish.
The WG111T icon appears in the system tray and on the desktop; and the Settings
page opens. The wizard initiates your wireless connection. It could take up to a minute for
your wireless connection to be established. Check the status bar.
Using the Status Bar
The status bar is located at the bottom of the Settings page.
Channel
Security
Wireless
network
Find a Network Connection status
Understanding the Status Bar
Wireless network Identifies which wireless network you have joined.
Security • Locked: security enabled.
• Unlocked: security not enabled.
Channel The wireless channel used by the network. If many wireless networks
in your area use the same channel they can interfere with one
another.
Throughput Wireless throughput measured in Mega bits per second.
For best performance, connect the WG111T to a USB 2.0 port. With a
USB 1.1 port the WG111T throughput is limited to the 14 Mbps of the
USB 1.1 standard.
Signal strength More dots indicates a stronger signal. Usually, you will experience
higher throughput when the signal is strongest.
Find a Network Click Find a Network to open the Connection Wizard.
Connection Identifies the status of your network connection.
status • Connected to Internet: Wireless Internet connection is OK.
• Connected to Router: Wireless connection to the router is OK but
the router is not connected to the Internet.
• 169.254.x.x or ___.___.___.___ : The wireless connection to the
router is OK but there is a problem with the router. See the
NETGEAR 108 Mpbs Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111T User
Manual on the NETGEAR CD for troubleshooting tips.
Throughput
Signal
strength