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NETGEAR 54 Mbps
Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter
WG111v3 User Manual
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
202-10240-02
March 2008

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  • Page 1 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10240-02 March 2008...

  • 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 • Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance FCC Caution: Any change or modification to the product not expressly approved by Netgear could void the user’s authority to operate the device. FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements SAR Statement The Netgear WG111v3 has been tested for body-worn Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) compliance.
  • Page 4 è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE. Latviski Ar šo NETGEAR, Inc. deklarç, ka NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2.0 Adapter WG111v3 [Latvian] atbilst Direktîvas 1999/5/EK bûtiskajâm prasîbâm un citiem ar to saistîtajiem noteikumiem. Lietuviø...
  • Page 5 1999/5/EG. Product and Publication Details Model Number: WG111v3 Publication Date: March 2008 Product Family: Wireless Adapter Product Name: NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2.0 Adapter WG111v3 Home or Business Product: Home Language: English Publication Part Number: 202-10240-02 v1.0, March 2008...
  • Page 6 v1.0, March 2008...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Basic Setup What You Need Before You Begin ..................1-1 Verify System Requirements ..................1-1 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines ..........1-1 What Is in the Box ....................1-2 Default Wireless Settings ..................1-2 Installation ........................1-3 Installing the WG111v3 Software ................1-3 Connecting the Wireless Adapter ................1-4 Using the Smart Wizard to Set up Your Wireless Adapter ........1-4 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet ............1-8...
  • Page 8 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings ..........2-14 Setting up WEP Encryption Security ..............2-15 Setting up WPA2-PSK Security ................2-16 Setting up WPA-PSK Security ................2-17 Advanced Settings ......................2-19 Statistics Tab .........................2-20 About Tab ........................2-21...

  • Page 9: About This Manual

    About This Manual The NETGEAR ® 54 Mbps Wireless USB2.0 Adapter WG111v3 describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2.0 Adapter WG111v3. The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills.

  • Page 10: How To Use This Manual

    Double-click a link in the table of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is described in the manual. • button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. online knowledge base for the product model. • Links to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters.

  • Page 11: Revision History

    NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual – Printing a PDF version of the complete manual. Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left corner of any page. • Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left corner of any page in the manual.
  • Page 12 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual v1.0, March 2008...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1 Basic Setup

    Chapter 1 Basic Setup The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2.0 Adapter WG111v3 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, see the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support.

  • Page 14: What Is In The Box

    This 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 15: Installation

    NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Installation The instructions in this chapter are for an Access Point (Infrastructure) installation. Wireless security, advanced settings, and Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) instructions are covered in “Network Connections and Wireless Security” on page 2-1.

  • Page 16: Connecting The Wireless Adapter

    3. Click Next, and confirm the country where you are located. The wireless adapter is automatically added with the installed driver. Using the Smart Wizard to Set up Your Wireless Adapter You can set up the wireless adapter with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utilities. •...
  • Page 17 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual After you have connected the wireless adapter, the following screen displays: Figure 1-3 To use the Smart Wizard to configure the wireless adapter: 1. Click Next to accept the Smart Wizard.
  • Page 18 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual • If no wireless access points or routers in the network support WPS, the following screen displays: Hidden Figure 1-4 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.
  • Page 19 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual 6. Use the status bar to verify your wireless connectivity. For more information about connecting, see “Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet” on page 1-8. Note: For information about using Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM), see “Advanced Settings”...

  • Page 20: Connecting To Wireless Networks And The Internet

    NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet The wireless adapter has indicators that show the status of your connection to a wireless network and to the Internet: • Icon: After you install the software, this icon appears on the desktop and in the lower right of the Windows task bar.

  • Page 21: Icon Colors

    NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Understanding the Status Bar (continued) Join a Network Click Join a Network to open the Connection Wizard. Connection The status of your network connection. status • Connected to Internet. The wireless Internet connection is OK.

  • Page 22: Placing The Usb Adapter Cradle

    NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Placing the USB Adapter Cradle You can attach the wireless adapter directly to a USB port on your computer, or use the USB cable to extend the range and obtain better wireless reception.

  • Page 23: Removing The Software

    NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2.0 Adapter WG111v3 option, and follow the screen prompts. Upgrading the Wireless Adapter Software Upgrades may be available at the NETGEAR website. To install an upgrade, follow these steps. 1. Go to http://www.netgear.com/support. 2. Click the latest version of upgrade.
  • Page 24 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual 1-12 v1.0, March 2008...

  • Page 25: Chapter 2 Network Connections And Wireless Security

    If you chose the Windows XP Zero configuration during installation, and now you want to use the Smart Wizard, then you need to disable the Windows utility. If you are working with the Vista configuration utility, see the online document: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm Disabling the Windows XP Zero Configuration Utility To disable the Windows Zero Configuration utility: 1.

  • Page 26: Understanding The Smart Wizard

    NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain how to use the NETGEAR WG111v3 Smart Wizard to change the Wireless Adapter wireless settings. When you have installed the software from the Resource CD, the icon appears on your desktop and in the Windows System Tray.
  • Page 27 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual 2. Click the Networks tab to view the following screen: You can click a column heading to sort. If many networks use the same channel they can interfere with each other.

  • Page 28: Joining A Network

    NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual • Connect: Connect to the network that you selected. • Scan: Check for wireless networks. Clicking Scan refreshes the screen. • Close: Close the window of the Wizard. Joining a Network During installation, the wireless adapter either connects to a wireless access point or router, or lists the available networks to let you select a network.

  • Page 29: Using Wps To Connect To A Wireless Network

    WPS on Windows 2000, XP, XP x64 and Vista (32/64 bits). An access point or router that supports WPS has a WPS symbol. Some NETGEAR products include NETGEAR’s Push 'N' Connect feature. This feature is based on the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) standard (for more information, see http://www.wi-fi.org).
  • Page 30 PBC. • PIN entry. To enable WPS, use the NETGEAR Smart Wizard to generate a Personal Identification number (PIN) that is associated with the access point or router. Using a WPS Button to Connect to a Wireless Access Point or Router To join a network using a PBC: 1.
  • Page 31 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual 4. On the access point or router that you have selected, open its Smart Wizard or configuration utility. 5. Select Add WPS Client. On the Add WPS Client screen, select Push Button.

  • Page 32: Profiles

    NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual 3. To use a PIN, select No, and then click Next. Figure 2-6 4. Write down (or copy) the PIN. 5. On the access point or router that you have selected, open its Smart Wizard or configuration utility.

  • Page 33: Adding Profiles

    NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Adding Profiles You can store multiple profiles and recall the one which matches the network you want to join. If you use your computer to connect to different wireless networks, you can create a profile for each wireless network.
  • Page 34 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual c. In the Network Name (SSID) field, select a network or enter the SSID. Figure 2-7 Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly the SSID used by the access point.

  • Page 35: Setting Up A Computer-To-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile

    NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 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 36: Starting A Computer-To-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection

    NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual 5. Verify wireless connectivity between your peer devices. a. On the Windows taskbar click Start, and then click Run. b. Assuming the target PC is configured with 192.168.0.1 as its IP address, type ping -t and then click OK.

  • Page 37: Wireless Security

    NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual 3. Click Initiate Ad Hoc. The Ad Hoc Setting screen displays: Figure 2-11 4. In the Start Ad Hoc field, choose the wireless standard (802.11b, or 802.11g) for your Ad Hoc computer-to-computer network.

  • Page 38: Wireless Network Name (Ssid) And Security Settings

    NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings 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 have this information.

  • Page 39: Setting Up Wep Encryption Security

    NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Setting up WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to configure WEP Encryption Security. 1. Run the WG111v3 Smart Wizard. a. Make sure that the software is installed and your wireless adapter is in the USB port in your computer.

  • Page 40: Setting Up Wpa2-Psk Security

    NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual The choices are: • 64-bit WEP data encryption • 128-bit WEP data encryption Note: The 128-bit encryption keys require more processing, and slow performance slightly. 4. Select Create with Passphrase and enter the passphrase. The configuration utility will automatically generate the WEP keys.

  • Page 41: Setting Up Wpa-Psk Security

    NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual b. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings screen displays. Figure 2-13 2. Configure the security settings. a. In the Profile field, select the profile or type in a profile name.
  • Page 42 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual b. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings tab displays. Figure 2-14 2. Configure the security settings. a. In the Profile field, select the profile or type in a profile name.

  • Page 43: Advanced Settings

    NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Advanced Settings On the Settings tab, click Advanced Settings to view the Advanced Settings screen. Most people do not need to change these settings. You may need to adjust settings if you cannot connect without making changes, or if your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or network administrator recommend changes.

  • Page 44: Statistics Tab

    NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Statistics Tab The Statistics tab provides real time and historical trend information on the data traffic and performance of your wireless adapter. Figure 2-16 • Transmit/Receive Performance (%): A real time graph identifying the total, receive, and transmit utilization as a percentage the total possible.

  • Page 45: About Tab

    NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual About Tab The About tab displays the current software version information. Figure 2-17 The following information is displayed in the About tab: • Regional Domain: This is the region setting for the wireless adapter. The approved channels for the region are automatically scanned.
  • Page 46 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual 2-22 v1.0, March 2008...

  • Page 47: Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

    Internet” on page 1-8. Troubleshooting Tips Use the information below to solve common problems you may encounter. Also, refer to the knowledge base on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support. Table 3-1. Troubleshooting Tips Problem Action The LED is not lit The wireless adapter is not connected to the USB port properly or the WG111v3 software is not loaded.

  • Page 48: Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly

    NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Table 3-1. Troubleshooting Tips (continued) Problem Action The Smart Wizard keeps asking me to save If you change the settings the Smart Wizard offers you the settings. chance to save the changes. To avoid this prompt, simply click Apply before you close the Smart Wizard.
  • Page 49 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual 2. Select the Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Type. 3. Click Initiate Ad Hoc. 4. Accept the default settings or make your changes, click OK, and then click Apply. v1.0, March 2008...
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  • Page 51: Appendix A Default Configuration Settings And Technical Specifications

    Appendix A Default Configuration Settings and Technical Specifications Default Configuration Settings The following table lists the default settings of your Wireless Adapter. Feature Description Smart Wizard Enabled Wireless Wireless Communication Enabled Wireless Network Name (SSID) Any (first available network) Security Disabled Network Type Infrastructure...
  • Page 52 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Technical Specifications This table below describes technical specifications for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2.0 Adapter WG111v3. 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 53: Appendix B Related Documents

    Appendix B 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 http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm Windows XP and Vista Wireless Configuration Utilities http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm...
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