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User's Manual for the
NETGEAR Super AG
Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter
WG111U
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
202-10065-01
November 2004
202-10065-01
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  • Page 1 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10065-01 November 2004 202-10065-01 ΤΜ...

  • Page 2: Technical Support

    In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.

  • Page 3: Regulatory Compliance Information

    Declaration Of Conformity We NETGEAR, Inc., 4500 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054, declare under our sole responsibility that the model WG111U Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: •...

  • Page 4: Export Restrictions

    Export Restrictions This product or software contains encryption code which may not be exported or transferred from the US or Canada without an approved US Department of Commerce export license. Europe - EU Declaration of Conformity This product is certified for Switzerland and all EU countries. Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of the European Union (1999/5/EC).
  • Page 5 Metropolitan Regions with Eased Restrictions in 2.4GHz Band Countries of Operation & Conditions of Use in the European Community Note: The user should use the configuration utility provided with this product to check the current channel of operation and confirm that the device is operating in conformance with the spectrum usage rules for European Community countries.
  • Page 6 • This device must be used with Access Points that have employed and activated a radar detection feature required for European Community operation in the 5GHz bands. This device will operate under the control of the Access Point in order to avoid operating on a channel occupied by any radar system in the area. The presence of nearby radar operation may result in temporary interruption of operation of this device.
  • Page 7 Hierbij verklaart NETGEAR Inc. dat het toestel Radio LAN device in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG Bij deze NETGEAR Inc. dat deze Radio LAN device voldoet aan de essentiële eisen en aan de overige relevante bepalingen van Richtlijn 1999/5/EC.
  • Page 8 Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus (WG111U Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter) does not exceed the Class B limits for radio-noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    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...
  • Page 10 The WG111U Smart Configuration Utility keeps asking me to save my settings 6-2 Ad Hoc mode is not working correctly ...6-2 How to know if the WG111U card has received a valid IP address ...6-3 How to use XP’s own Wireless configuration utility ...6-3 I cannot connect to the AP that I want from the Networks browser list ...6-3...
  • Page 11 Appendix A Technical Specifications Appendix B Wireless Networking Basics Wireless Networking Overview ... B-1 Infrastructure Mode ... B-1 Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup) ... B-2 Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID) ... B-2 Wireless Channels ... B-2 WEP Wireless Security ... B-4 WEP Authentication ...
  • Page 12 Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking ... C-4 Configuring Windows 95, 98, and Me for TCP/IP Networking ... C-5 Installing or Verifying Windows Networking Components ... C-5 Installing a New Adapter ... C-5 Installing TCP/IP ... C-6 Installing the Client for Microsoft Networks ... C-6 Enabling DHCP to Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings in Windows 95B, 98, and Me ...

  • Page 13: About This Manual

    This manual assumes that the reader has basic to intermediate computer and Internet skills. However, tutorial information is provided in the Appendices, on the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Resource CD, and on the NETGEAR Web site.

  • Page 14: How To Use This Manual

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U How to Use this Manual The HTML version of this manual includes these features. Figure 1-1: HTML version of this manual 1. Left pane. Use the left pane to view the Contents, Index, and Search tabs.

  • Page 15: How To Print This Manual

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U How to Print this Manual To print this manual you can choose one of the following several options, according to your needs. • Printing a “How To” Sequence of Steps in the HTML View. Use the Print button on the upper right of the toolbar to print the currently displayed topic.
  • Page 16 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U About This Manual 202-10065-01...

  • Page 17: Introduction

    54 Mbps speeds of the 802.11a and 802.11g standards. It works with Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows ME, and Windows 98SE operating systems. When used with a router that supports the NETGEAR Super AG technology such as the Super AG Wireless Firewall Router WGU624, the WG111U can provide: •...

  • Page 18: Key Features

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Key Features The WG111U Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter provides the following features: • Reliable IEEE 802.11a and 802.11b/g standards-based wireless networking. • Supports roaming between access points when configured in Infrastructure mode.

  • Page 19: Comparing The 802.11A, 802.11B, And 802.11G Modes

    Frequency 2.4 GHz Note: The access point or router that you are connecting to using the WG111U must have the NETGEAR Super A or Super G mode enabled in order to achieve the higher speeds listed in the table above.

  • Page 20: What's In The Box

    • 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 for repair. A Road Map for ‘How to Get There From Here’...
  • Page 21 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Table 2-1. A Road Map for How to Get There From Here If I Want To? What’s Needed? Connect to a 1. A wireless network wireless 2. A PC within the operating...
  • Page 22 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Table 2-1. A Road Map for How to Get There From Here If I Want To? What’s Needed? Connect to the 1. An active Internet Internet over the...
  • Page 23 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Table 2-1. A Road Map for How to Get There From Here If I Want To? What’s Needed? Exchange files 1. The PC you are using to between a...
  • Page 24 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Table 2-1. A Road Map for How to Get There From Here If I Want To? What’s Needed? Use printers in a 1. The PC you are using to...

  • Page 25: Basic Setup

    You must have a PC with a Pentium available USB 2.0 or 1.1 port. Note: If you do not have a USB 2.0 port on your PC, the throughput of the WG111U will be limited to the 12 Mbps of the USB 1.1 standard.

  • Page 26: Observing Location And Range Guidelines

    Determining Placement of the USB Adapter You can attach the WG111U Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter directly to a USB port on your computer, or use the USB cable to extend the range and obtain better wireless reception.

  • Page 27: Two Basic Operating Modes

    USB Adapter placement on a notebook computer: The WG111U Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter comes with three black fasteners. Locate the one that has a prickly side and attach it to the plastic cradle on the middle of the outside rear.

  • Page 28: Wg111U Default Wireless Configuration Settings

    • Network Name Service Set Identification (SSID): NETGEAR_11g Note: In order for the WG111U Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter to communicate with a wireless access point or wireless adapter, all devices must be configured with the same wireless network name (SSID).

  • Page 29: For Windows Xp Users Installing A Wg111U

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U For Windows XP Users Installing a WG111U Install the WG111U driver and configuration utility software. Power on your PC, let the operating system boot up completely, and log in as needed.
  • Page 30 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Install the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U. Locate an available USB port on your PC. Connect the USB cable to the WG111U and insert the other end of the cable into the USB slot on your PC.
  • Page 31 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Configure your WG111U. Click the icon on the Windows desktop or in the system tray to open the WG111U Smart Wizard Wireless Settings Utility. The utility opens to the Settings tab page.
  • Page 32 Check the color of the WG111U icon indicates a working connection; red indicates no connection. Check the WG111U LED: blinking means attempting to connect; solid indicates a good connection; off means the WG111U is not plugged in. Verify connectivity to the Internet or network resources.

  • Page 33: For Windows 2000, Me, And 98Se Users Installing A Wg111U

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U For Windows 2000, ME, and 98SE Users Installing a WG111U Install the WG111U driver and configuration utility software. Note: Windows 2000 may require you to be logged on with administrator rights.
  • Page 34 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Install the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U. Locate an available USB port on your PC. Connect the USB cable to the WG111U and insert the other end of the cable into the USB slot on your PC.
  • Page 35 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Configure your WG111U. Click on the WG111U icon the Windows desktop or in the system tray to open the WG111U configuration utility. The utility opens to the Settings tab page.

  • Page 36: Wg111U Wireless Connection Indicators

    The NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U provides the following indicators, which give you feedback on the status of your wireless connection: • The status LED on the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U indicates the condition of wireless link. •...

  • Page 37: Interpreting The Led On The Wg111U

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Interpreting the LED on the WG111U Status LED The status LED is described in this table. Table 3-1: LED Descriptions Meaning • The WG111U in not plugged in to the PC.

  • Page 38: Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors

    3-14 Description The WG111U is not able to link to any other wireless node or the link is lost. Check your configuration or try moving to a location where the wireless signal quality is better. The wireless link is weak. You may need to move to a better spot, such as closer to the wireless access point.

  • Page 39: Understanding The Configuration Options

    Networks tab and then clear the “Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings” check box. Understanding the Configuration Options The WG111U configuration utility provides a complete and easy to use set of tools to: • Configure wireless settings. •...

  • Page 40: Connecting To An Access Point In Infrastructure Mode

    1. Run the WG111U Smart Wireless Wizard. Make sure the WG111U software is installed and the WG111U is connected to your PC. Open the configuration utility by clicking on the WG111U icon in the Windows system tray. The Settings page appears, as shown below.
  • Page 41 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Figure 4-1: Settings page 2. Configure the wireless network settings. In the Network Type section, be sure that Access Point (Infrastructure) is selected. Enter the SSID. This is also called the Wireless Network Name.

  • Page 42: Connecting To Another Pc In Ad-Hoc Mode

    Restart the PCs. Run the WG111U Smart Wireless Wizard. Make sure the WG111U software is installed and the WG111U is connected to your PC. Open the configuration utility by clicking on the WG111U icon desktop or in the system tray. The Settings page opens.
  • Page 43 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Figure 4-2: Settings page Select Computer-to-Computer (Ad-Hoc) for the Network Type. Enter the SSID for the Ad-Hoc network. Click Initiate Ad-Hoc. The Ad-Hoc Setting dialog box appears. Figure 4-3: Ad-Hoc Setting dialog box —...
  • Page 44 Note: The channel number differs depending on the country. The connection speed automatically defaults to the highest speed. Click OK. The WG111U will scan the area to determine which channel to use. Click Apply. 3. Save your settings in a Profile.

  • Page 45: What's On The Statistics Page

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Note: If you cannot connect, see the accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on your computers. Please refer to Computers for TCP/IP Networking”...

  • Page 46: Understanding The Advanced Settings Page

    802.11 wireless protocols. Note that if the wireless network you are communicating with uses the 108 Mbps 802.11g mode, you must include that in your selection (for example, if you are using the WG111U with the NETGEAR WGT624 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router).

  • Page 47: European Regulatory Requirements For Transmit Power Control

    Check the current link rate: When connected to your Wireless Infrastructure (home, corporate or public Wireless network), use the NETGEAR WG111U Smart Wizard Wireless Assistant to check that a connection is established. Check current transmit & receive link rates by viewing the status line at the bottom of the Smart Wizard Wireless Assistant screen.
  • Page 48 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U — lower than the maximum possible link rate value of 54Mbps, then no further action is required. — equal to the maximum possible link rate of 54Mbps, then a reduction in the wireless adapter's transmit power may be possible.

  • Page 49: Wireless Security Configuration

    WPA-PSK does not need RADIUS or certificate servers. When you use the WG111U configuration utility to configure these security options, you can save your settings in a profile. For example, if you use WPA-PSK at work but WEP at home, you can have work and home profiles that make it easy to switch from one environment to the other.

  • Page 50: Using Wep Security

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Using WEP Security You can strengthen the security of your wireless connection by enabling Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption of the wireless data communications. For more information on 802.11 wireless security, see “Wireless Networking Overview”...

  • Page 51: Wep Security Settings Worksheet

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U WEP Security Settings Worksheet Print this form, fill in the configuration parameters and put it in a safe place for possible future reference. For an existing wireless network, the person who set up the network will be able to provide this information.

  • Page 52: How To Configure Wep Encryption Security

    Follow the steps below to configure WEP Encryption Security. 1. Run the WG111U Smart Wireless Wizard. Make sure the WG111U software is installed and the WG111U is fully inserted in the USB port of your PC. Open the configuration utility by clicking on the WG111U icon desktop or in the system tray.

  • Page 53: Using Wpa-Psk Advanced Security

    Basic Requirements for WPA-PSK WPA-PSK requires these elements: A WPA-PSK enabled wireless adapter with WPA client software such as the WG111U. A WPA-PSK enabled wireless access point or router with built-in WPA enabled access point. Fill in the worksheet and use the procedure below to configure WPA-PSK settings.

  • Page 54: Wpa-Psk Security Settings Worksheet

    Follow the steps below to configure WPA-PSK Advanced Security. 1. Run the WG111U Smart Wireless Wizard. Make sure the WG111U software is installed and the WG111U is fully inserted in the USB port of your PC. Open the configuration utility by clicking on the WG111U icon desktop or in the system tray.
  • Page 55 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Configure the WPA-PSK settings. Under Security, select the WPA-PSK radio button. Figure 5-2: WPA-PSK settings screen Enter the Passphrase (Pre-Shared Key). Click Apply for the changes to take effect. In the status area at the bottom of the screen, you will notice the security lock icon change from open and red to closed and yellow.
  • Page 56 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Wireless Security Configuration 202-10065-01...

  • Page 57: Troubleshooting

    This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U. After each problem description, instructions are given to help you diagnose and solve the problem. Also, for problems with accessing network resources, the Windows software might not be installed and configured properly on your computers.

  • Page 58: Frequently Asked Questions

    If you are connecting to an 802.11b network, the maximum 802.11b speed is 11 Mbps. If your computer does not have a USB v2.0 port but rather a USB v1.1 type port, the WG111U will be limited to the maximum speed of the USB v1.1 port. USB v1.1 port maximum speed is 12 Mbps whereas the maximum speed of a USB v2.0 port is 480 Mbps.

  • Page 59: How To Know If The Wg111U Card Has Received A Valid Ip Address

    How to know if the WG111U card has received a valid IP address The easiest way is find out if the WG111U card has received a valid IP address from the Wireless Router/AP is to open up the WG111U utility program and check the IP address in the About page.
  • Page 60 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Troubleshooting 202-10065-01...
  • Page 61 This appendix provides technical specifications for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Antennae Standards Radio Data Rate •802.11a •802.11b •802.11g Frequency Power Emissions Bus interface Provided drivers Operating Environment Encryption Warranty Technical Specifications Technical Specifications 1 Integrated internal antenna 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g...
  • Page 62 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Technical Specifications 202-10065-01...

  • Page 63: Wireless Networking Basics

    Wireless Networking Basics Wireless Networking Overview The WG111U Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter conforms to the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.11g standard for wireless LANs (WLANs). On an 802.11 wireless link, data is encoded using direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS) technology and is transmitted in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2.5GHz.

  • Page 64: Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-To-Peer Workgroup

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup) In an ad hoc network, computers are brought together as needed; thus, there is no structure or fixed points to the network—each node can generally communicate with any other node. There is no access point involved in this configuration.
  • Page 65 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U The radio frequency channels used are listed in Table B-1. 802.11g Radio Frequency Channels Channel Center Frequency 2412 MHz 2417 MHz 2422 MHz 2427 MHz 2432 MHz 2437 MHz...

  • Page 66: Wep Wireless Security

    The 802.11 standard defines several services that govern how two 802.11 devices communicate. The following events must occur before an 802.11 Station can communicate with an Ethernet network through an access point such as the one built in to the WG111U: Turn on the wireless station.

  • Page 67: Wep Open System Authentication

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U • Shared Key Authentication requires that the station and the access point have the same WEP Key to authenticate. These two authentication procedures are described below. WEP Open System Authentication This process is illustrated below.

  • Page 68: Wep Shared Key Authentication

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U WEP Shared Key Authentication This process is illustrated below. 802.11 Authentication Shared Key Steps 1) Authentication request sent to AP 2) AP sends challenge text Client 3) Client encrypts...

  • Page 69: Key Size And Configuration

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Key Size and Configuration The IEEE 802.11 standard supports two types of WEP encryption: 40-bit and 128-bit. The 64-bit WEP data encryption method, allows for a five-character (40-bit) input. Additionally, 24 factory-set bits are added to the forty-bit input to generate a 64-bit encryption key.

  • Page 70: How To Use Wep Parameters

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U How to Use WEP Parameters Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption is used when the wireless devices are configured to operate in Shared Key authentication mode. There are two shared key methods implemented in most commercially available products, 64-bit and 128-bit WEP data encryption.

  • Page 71: How Does Wpa Compare To Wep

    Starting in August of 2003, all new Wi-Fi certified products had to support WPA and all existing Wi-Fi certified products had one year to comply with the new standard or lose their Wi-Fi certification. NETGEAR has implemented WPA on client and access point products. As of August 2004, all Wi-Fi certified products must support WPA.

  • Page 72: How Does Wpa Compare To Ieee 802.11I

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U How Does WPA Compare to IEEE 802.11i? WPA is forward compatible with the IEEE 802.11i security specification currently under development. WPA is a subset of the current 802.11i draft and uses certain pieces of the 802.11i draft that were ready to bring to market in 2003, such as 802.1x and TKIP.
  • Page 73 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U The primary information conveyed in the Beacon frames is the authentication method and the cipher suite. Possible authentication methods include 802.1X and Pre-shared key. Pre-shared key is an authentication method that uses a statically configured passphrase on both the stations and the access point.

  • Page 74: Wpa Authentication: Enterprise-Level User Authentication Via 802.1X/Eap And Radius

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U WPA Authentication: Enterprise-level User Authentication via 802.1x/EAP and RADIUS Wireless LAN WPA enabled Access Point enabled wireless pre-shared key client with “supplicant” Figure B-3: WPA Overview IEEE 802.1x offers an effective framework for authenticating and controlling user traffic to a protected network, as well as providing a vehicle for dynamically varying data encryption keys via EAP from a RADIUS server, for example.
  • Page 75 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Client with a WPA- enabled wireless adapter and supplicant (Win XP, Funk, Meetinghouse, etc.) Figure B-4: 802.1x Authentication Sequence The access point (AP) sends Beacon Frames with WPA information elements to the stations in the service set.

  • Page 76: Wpa Data Encryption Key Management

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U The client sends an EAP-response packet containing the identity to the authentication server. The access point responds by enabling a port for passing only EAP packets from the client to an authentication server located on the wired side of the access point.
  • Page 77 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) WPA uses TKIP to provide important data encryption enhancements including a per-packet key mixing function, a message integrity check (MIC) named Michael, an extended initialization vector (IV) with sequencing rules, and a re-keying mechanism.

  • Page 78: Is Wpa Perfect

    Product Support for WPA Starting in August, 2003, NETGEAR, Inc. wireless Wi-Fi certified products will support the WPA standard. NETGEAR, Inc. wireless products that had their Wi-Fi certification approved before August, 2003 will have one year to add WPA so as to maintain their Wi-Fi certification.

  • Page 79: Changes To Wireless Network Adapters

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U • The new WPA information element To advertise their support of WPA, wireless APs send the beacon frame with a new 802.11 WPA information element that contains the wireless AP's security configuration (encryption algorithms and wireless security configuration information).

  • Page 80: Changes To Wireless Client Programs

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Changes to Wireless Client Programs Wireless client programs must be updated to permit the configuration of WPA authentication (and preshared key) and the new WPA encryption algorithms (TKIP and the optional AES component).

  • Page 81: Preparing Your Network To Work With A Router

    Preparing Your Network to Work with a Router This appendix describes how to prepare your network to connect to the Internet through a router and how to verify the readiness of your broadband Internet service from an Internet service provider (ISP). Note: If your computer was configured during the installation of a broadband modem, or using instructions provided by your ISP, you may need to copy the ISP configuration information for use in the configuration of your router.

  • Page 82: Internet Configuration Requirements

    — For Macintosh computers, record the settings in the TCP/IP or Network control panel. • You may also refer to the Resource CD or the NETGEAR Router ISP Guide, which provides Internet connection information for many ISPs. Once you locate your Internet configuration parameters, you may want to record them on the page below.

  • Page 83: Record Your Internet Connection Information

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Record Your Internet Connection Information Print this page. Fill in the configuration parameters from your Internet Service Provider (ISP). ISP Login Name: The login name and password are case sensitive and must be entered exactly as given by your ISP.

  • Page 84: Preparing Your Computers For Tcp/Ip Networking

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking Computers access the Internet using a protocol called TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/ Internet Protocol). Each computer on your network must have TCP/IP installed and selected as its networking protocol.

  • Page 85: Configuring Windows 95, 98, And Me For Tcp/Ip Networking

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Configuring Windows 95, 98, and Me for TCP/IP Networking As part of the computer preparation process, you need to manually install and configure TCP/IP on each networked computer. Before starting, locate your Windows CD; you may need to insert it during the TCP/IP installation process.

  • Page 86: Installing Tcp/Ip

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Installing TCP/IP If you need TCP/IP: a. Click the Add button. b. Select Protocol, and then click Add. c. Select Microsoft. d. Select TCP/IP, and then click OK.
  • Page 87 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U 1. Open the Network Panel • If the Network Neighborhood icon is on the Windows desktop, position your mouse pointer over it and right-click your mouse button. •...

  • Page 88: Selecting The Windows' Internet Access Method

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U 3. Verify the Properties IP Address Setting a. Click the Properties button. The TCP/IP Properties window displays as shown to the right. By default, the IP Address tab is open.

  • Page 89: Configuring Windows Nt4, 2000 Or Xp For Ip Networking

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U 3. From the drop-down box, select your Ethernet adapter. The window is updated to show your settings. They should match the values below if you are using the default TCP/IP settings that NETGEAR recommends for connecting through a...

  • Page 90: Configuring Dhcp Of Tcp/Ip In Windows Xp, 2000, Or Nt4

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Configuring DHCP of TCP/IP in Windows XP, 2000, or NT4 There are many similarities in the procedures for different Windows systems when using DHCP to configure TCP/IP. The following steps walk you through the configuration process for each of these versions of Windows.
  • Page 91 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U 3. Go to Properties. a. Click the Properties button to view details about the connection. The TCP/IP details are shown on the Support tab page. b. Select “Internet Protocol”, and click Properties to view the configuration information.

  • Page 92: Dhcp Configuration Of Tcp/Ip In Windows 2000

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows 2000 After you have installed the network card, TCP/IP for Windows 2000 is configured. TCP/IP should be added by default and set to DHCP without your having to configure it. However, if there are problems, follow these steps to configure TCP/IP with DHCP for Windows 2000.
  • Page 93 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U 2. Check the Internet Protocol Properties. a. With “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” selected, click Properties to open the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box. b. Verify that the following items are selected: •...

  • Page 94: Dhcp Configuration Of Tcp/Ip In Windows Nt4

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows NT4 Once you have installed the network card, you need to configure the TCP/IP environment for Windows NT 4.0. Follow this procedure to configure TCP/IP with DHCP in Windows NT 4.0.

  • Page 95: Verifying Tcp/Ip Properties For Windows Xp, 2000, And Nt4

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U 3. Set the TCP/IP Properties. The TCP/IP Properties dialog box displays. a. Click the IP Address tab. b. Select the radio button marked “Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server”.

  • Page 96: Configuring The Macintosh For Tcp/Ip Networking

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Configuring the Macintosh for TCP/IP Networking Beginning with Macintosh Operating System 7, TCP/IP is already installed on the Macintosh. On each networked Macintosh, you need to configure TCP/IP to use DHCP.

  • Page 97: Verifying Tcp/Ip Properties For Macintosh Computers

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Macintosh Computers To check the TCP/IP configuration after you configured and rebooted your Macintosh, return to the TCP/IP Control Panel. From the Apple menu, select Control Panels, then TCP/IP.

  • Page 98: Are Login Protocols Used

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U In order to share the Internet connection among several computers, your router takes the place of the single computer, and you need to configure it with the TCP/IP information that the single computer would normally use.

  • Page 99: Obtaining Isp Configuration Information For Windows Computers

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U If an ISP technician configured your computer during the installation of the broadband modem, or if you configured it using instructions provided by your ISP, you need to copy the configuration information from your computer’s Network TCP/IP Properties window or Macintosh TCP/IP...

  • Page 100: Obtaining Isp Configuration Information For Macintosh Computers

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Macintosh Computers You may need configuration information from your computer in order to configure the router. You only need to collect this information if you have a static IP address (your ISP does not dynamically supply the account information).

  • Page 101: Glossary

    Glossary Use the list below to find definitions for technical terms used in this manual. 10BASE-T IEEE 802.3 specification for 10 Mbps Ethernet over twisted pair wiring. 100BASE-Tx IEEE 802.3 specification for 100 Mbps Ethernet over twisted pair wiring. 802.11b IEEE specification for wireless networking at 11 Mbps using direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS) technology and operating in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2.5GHz.
  • Page 102 .com, .edu, .uk, etc. For example, in the address mail.NETGEAR.com, mail is a server name and NETGEAR.com is the domain. Short for digital subscriber line, but is commonly used in reference to the asymmetric version of this technology (ADSL) that allows data to be sent over existing copper telephone lines at data rates of from 1.5...
  • Page 103 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Like UDP/IP, IPX is a datagram protocol used for connectionless communications. Higher-level protocols, such as SPX and NCP, are used for additional error recovery services. Internet service provider.
  • Page 104 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U router A device that forwards data between networks. An IP router forwards data based on IP source and destination addresses. Routing Information Protocol RIP. A protocol in which routers periodically exchange information with one another so that they can determine minimum distance paths between sources and destinations.
  • Page 105 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Wi-Fi A trade name for the 802.11b wireless networking standard, given by the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance (WECA, see http://www.wi-fi.net), an industry standards group promoting interoperability among 802.11b devices.
  • Page 106 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Glossary-6 Glossary 202-10065-01...
  • Page 107 Numerics 802.11b B-1 Ad-Hoc Mode 3-3 ad-hoc mode B-2 BSSID B-2 Cat5 cable C-1 Comparison of 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g Wireless Modes 2-3 DHCP Client ID C-16 DNS server C-19, C-20 domain C-19 EnterNet C-18 ESSID B-2 fasteners 3-3 features 2-2 gateway address C-19, C-20 Infrastructure Mode 3-3 infrastructure mode B-2...
  • Page 108 Shared Key authentication B-4 SSID 2-5, 3-4, B-2 subnet mask C-19, C-20 System Requirements 3-1 TCP/IP configuring C-1 TCP/IP properties verifying for Macintosh C-17 verifying for Windows C-8, C-15 troubleshooting 6-1 USB C-17 WEP 2-5, 5-2, B-8 Wi-Fi B-1, B-4 Windows, configuring for IP routing C-5, C-9 winipcfg utility C-8 WinPOET C-18...

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