NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual
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1. 30 Troubleshooting v1 0 April 2007 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 Transmission Speed Auto Country Region United States varies by region Operating Mode g and b up to 54 Mbps Data Rate up to 54 Mbps WMM Disabled WMM Power Save Disabled 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 Default Configuration Settings and Technical Specifications 31 v1 0 April 2007 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 802 119 802 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 LED Single LED sold ind2. b Inthe Network Name SSID field select the network or enter the SSID Es Note You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID E matches exactly what is configured in the access point c Inthe Security section select WPA PSK TKIP For more information on WPA security see the Web link to Wireless Communications on page 33 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 Advanced Settings On the Settings tab click Advanced Settings to view the Advanced Settings page 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 You can click the Help button for more information about advanced settings Advanced Settings Advanced Wireless Mode 2 4GHz Preamble Auto WMM Disable vj WMM PowerSave Disable Eragmentation A RN OR Sr RA Ps Threshold iis 2432 RTSICTS Threshold 256 2432 2432 Use Default Cancel Figure 22 Wi Fi Multimedia WMM is a Quality of Service QoS feature that prioritizes wireless data packets based on four access categories voice video best effort and background Applications without WMM and applications that do not require QoS are a
3. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual NETGEAR NETGEAR Inc 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara CA 95054 USA 202 10240 01 April 2007 Technical Support For customer support see Attp kbserver netgear com kb web files n10005 asp NETGEAR INC Support Information Phone 1 888 NETGEAR for US amp Canada only For other countries see your support information card E mail support netgear com North American NETGEAR website hitp www netgear com Statement of Conditions 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 2007 NETGEAR Inc NETGEAR the NETGEAR logo The Gear Guy and Everybody s Connecting are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR Inc in the United States and or other countries Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Information is subject to change without notice All rights reserved Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802 11 Specifications Actual data throughput will vary Network conditions an
4. documentation netgear com reference enu winzerocfg index htm Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility To disable the Windows Zero Configuration utility 1 Attach the wireless adapter to a USB port for your computer 2 Goto Windows Start menu and select Network Connections 3 On the Network connections page select the Wireless Network Connection and right click to choose the Properties option Address Network Connections EJ so Name Type Status Network Tasks Broadband a pecan idi sbcolobal net Broadband Disconnected Change Windows Firewall settings Up View available wireless networks Disable this network device Dial up I Netgear Dial UP Dial up Disconnected _LAN or High Speed Internet A Repair this connection 1 ll Wired LAN or High Speed Inter Connected d Rename this connection Wireless Network Connection 6 TT A Canad Tadam 2 2 connected 2 Change settings of this PI Wireless Network Connection si led connection View Available Wireless Networks P Repair Other Places Bridge Connections G Control Panel Si it E network Create Shortcut a Rename gx ope Figure 11 4 Click the Wireless Networks tab Then clear the Use Windows to configure my wireless settings check box Network Connections and Wireless Security 11 v1 0 April 2007 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructi
5. After you have reviewed the settings click Finish Basic Setup v1 0 April 2007 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual The D 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 The Smart Wizard Settings page opens Settings Networks Statistics About a N E T G E A R Selected Adapter Profiles Profile r Network Name SSID a Security NETGEAR Disable Advanced Settings C WEP Network Type c c cop Access Point Infrastructure C EN Computer to computer Ad Hoc wu NETGEAR 00 0F B5 00 14 E0 Ch Signal 4 44940400 Find a Network Apply Cancel Close Figure 6 5 Use the status bar to verify your wireless connectivity For more information about connecting see Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet on page 6 Note For information about using Wi Fi Multimedia WMM see Advanced Settings on page 25 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 D Icon After you install the software this icon appears on the desktop and in the lower right of the Windows task bar It is color coded to show the status of the connection See The Smart Wizard Status Bar on page
6. G E A R Selected Adapter MAA ASA v heading to sort Mode OY NETGEAR 5 G Mone 00 0F B5 D6 FA 30 Access Point 11 G WEP 00 14 6C 93 1B 0E Access Point G834GBv3 11 G WEP 00 14 60 93 1B 14 Access Point 2 6 None 00 03 7F 07 15 44 Access Point If many networks use None 00 0D 06 BC 8D 42 Access Point the same channel they T y WPA PSKANW O0 0F B5 7F ED F3 Access Point can interfere with each al other Scan Status Scan Completed TON NETGEAR T A E A The Status bar shows 00 0F B5 DE FA 30 So a Signal 99090009 your network connection a Hel Eind a Network Ci t 5 El and Internet connection i Ei pere sen Soe Figure 12 The screen shows the following information for each network scanned Network Name SSID The name assigned to a wireless network This is the same as the SSID or ESSID configuration parameter Note that as a security measure some wireless access points do not broadcast their SSID In such cases the SSID field will be blank even though the rest of the information will still be displayed Channel The channel determines which operating frequency will be used Security Identifies whether the wireless network uses WEP or WPA PSK security settings Signal Identifies the signal strength of the communications MAC Address Identifies the hardware address MAC Address of the wireless device broadcasting this information Mode Identifies the type of wireless network Access Point Infrastructure or Co
7. field Automatic should work Note If there is interference from another nearby wireless device use the Networks tab page to see which channels are in use in your area Then use a different channel For example if your neighbors use channel 6 and the signal strength is strong then channels 4 8 would probably be poor choices for you Click OK The Wireless Adapter automatically selects the highest connection speed Network Connections and Wireless Security 19 v1 0 April 2007 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WG111v3 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 If you do not know what these are contact the person who set up the network The Wireless Adapter supports the following types of wireless security e Wi Fi Protected Access 2 Pre Shared Key WPA2 PSK e Wi Fi Protected Access Pre Shared Key WPA PSK e Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP For more information about wireless security see the Web link to Wireless Communications on page 33 or the wireless reference document at http documentation netgear com reference enu wireless index htm In addition to the wireless security features networks sho
8. point but not the other computers on the network or to the Internet This could be a physical layer problem or a network configuration problem 1 Check to make sure that the access point is physically connected to the Ethernet network 2 Make sure that the IP addresses and the Windows networking parameters are all configured correctly See the link to Internet Networking and TCP IP Addressing on page B 33 3 Restart the cable or DSL modem router access point and computer Viewing the IP address To view the Wireless Adapter IP address click the WG111v3 icon to open the Smart Wizard Then check the IP address in the About page No IP address is assigned to the Wireless Adapter This may occur if you upgraded your Wireless Adapter software and did not reboot your system Either restart your computer or connect to a different access point It does not usually help to shut down the Smart Wizard or disable enable the card Ad Hoc Mode is Not Working Correctly You must click the Initiate Ad Hoc button before you click Apply Here is how you start an Ad Hoc network 1 Fillin the Network Name SSID Select the Computer to Computer Ad Hoc Network Type 2 3 Click Initiate Ad Hoc 4 Accept the default settings or make your changes click OK and then click Apply Note Be sure all computers in your Ad Hoc network are configured with static IP addresses in the same subnet
9. 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WG111v3 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 If the passphrase method is not available in the other devices you must manually enter the keys to match exactly what is in the access point and other 802 11b wireless devices 5 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 configuration utility Setting up WPA2 PSK Security Follow the steps below to configure WPA2 PSK Security 1 Runthe Wireless Adapter Smart Wizard a Make sure the software is installed and the Wireless Adapter is fully inserted in a USB port in your computer b Use the D icon to open the Smart Wizard The Settings tab page opens Profiles Home Y Network Name SSID a Security NETGEAR E C Disable ie Advanced Settings wraz PSKIAES C WEP Network Type c II p Access Point Infrastructure Passphrase a Computer to Computer Ad Hoc Es amp ES LM El Figure 20 2 Configure the Security settings a In the Profile box select the profile or type in a profile name Network Connections and Wireless Security 23 v1 0 April 2007 N
10. 7 Smart Wizard Status Bar Clicking on the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard The status bar at the bottom of the page shows details about your wireless and Internet connection Basic Setup v1 0 April 2007 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual The Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the 4 icon to open the Smart Wizard so you can view the status bar The Smart Wizard Settings page opens The status bar is at the bottom of the page signal strength Cancel Close connection status Router Internet Unlocked Network does not use security connection indicator Locked Network uses security Figure 7 Connection Status The color shows the connection status Signal Strength Shows the signal strength of the wireless network If the signal is poor then try moving closer to the wireless access point e Lock icon Shows if security is used on the network Router Internet connection indicator This shows the progress of your connection By default this feature is on Figure 8 If you selected Europe during the WG111v3 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 Connection Indicator Description Connected to Internet Wireless Internet connection OK or IP Address Connected to Route
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12. D blinks but the WG111v3 is not connected to an access point The WG111v3 is trying to connect to an access point but cannot connect The access point may not be powered on Or the access point and the WG111v3 are not configured with the same wireless parameters Check the SSID and WEP settings I cannot connect to an access point The access point is available and there is good signal strength If the access point is WPA PSK protected you need the correct WPA PSK passphrase Otherwise the WG111v3 will still be connected to the previous access point and you will not be able to change to the WPA PSK access point If the access point is WEP protected either 64 or 128 bit encryption you will be prompted to enter the WEP encryption security information The Smart Wizard keeps asking me to save settings If you change the settings the Smart Wizard offers you the chance to save the changes To avoid this prompt simply click Apply before you close the Smart Wizard Troubleshooting 29 v1 0 April 2007 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Table 4 1 Troubleshooting Tips continued Problem Action Two WG111v3 icons are in the system tray You have an older software version installed on your system and it needs to be removed See Removing the Software on page 2 9or Upgrading the Wireless Adapter Software on page 2 10 can connect to the access
13. ETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual b Inthe Network Name SSID field select the network or enter the SSID Note You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID E matches exactly what is configured in the access point c Inthe Security section select WPA2 PSK AES For more information about WPA2 PSK security see the Web link to Wireless Communications on page 33 3 Save your settings in a Profile a Click the Save Profile button All the configuration settings are saved in this profile b Click Apply c Click Close to exit the Smart Wizard Setting up WPA PSK Security Follow the steps below to configure WPA PSK Security 1 Run the Wireless Adapter Smart Wizard a Make sure the software is installed and the Wireless Adapter is fully inserted in a USB port in your computer b Usethe D icon to open the Smart Wizard The Settings tab page opens Profiles Home y Network Name SSID Security NETGEAR zl C Disable e al Advanced Settings wea PSKITKIP C WEP Network Type c I cop Access Point Infrastructure Passphrase Computer to Computer Ad Hoc c c u Ef Figure 21 2 Configure the Security settings a In the Profile box select the profile or type in a profile name 24 Network Connections and Wireless Security v1 0 April 2007 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual
14. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2 0 Dutch Adapter WG111v3 in overeenstemming is met de essenti le eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999 5 EG Malti Hawnhekk NETGEAR Inc jiddikjara li dan NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2 0 Maltese Adapter WG111v3 jikkonforma mal tiijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti orajn relevanti li hemm fid Dirrettiva 1999 5 EC Magyar Alul rott NETGEAR Inc nyilatkozom hogy a NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2 0 Hungarian Adapter WG111v3 megfelel a vonatkoz alapvet k vetelm nyeknek s az 1999 5 EC ir nyelv egy b el r sainak Polski Polish Niniejszym NETGEAR Inc ooewiadcza e NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2 0 Adapter WG111v3 jest zgodny z zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozosta ymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999 5 EC Portugu s NETGEAR Inc declara que este NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2 0 Adapter Portuguese WG111v3 est conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposi es da Directiva 1999 5 CE Slovensko NETGEAR Inc izjavlja da je ta NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2 0 Adapter Slovenian WG111v3 v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi dolo ili direktive 1999 5 ES Slovensky NETGEAR Inc t mto vyhlasuje e NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2 0 Adapter Slovak WG111v3 sp a z kladn po iadavky a v etky pr slu n ustanovenia Smernice 1999 5 ES iv v1 0 April 2007 Suomi NETGEAR Inc
15. Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual In general wireless devices can communicate through walls However if the walls are constructed with concrete or have metal or metal mesh the effective range will decrease if such materials are between the devices What Is in the Box The product package should contain the following items NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2 0 Adapter WG111v3 e Installation Guide Plastic cradle and fasteners to hold the WG111v3 e NETGEAR CD including Driver and Configuration Utility Software This User Manual e 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 If this is an addition to an existing wireless network you need the wireless network and wireless security settings that are already defined Your Wireless Adapter factory default basic settings are Network Name Service Set Identification SSID ANY Note In order for the Wireless Adapter to communicate with a wireless access point or wireless adapter all devices must be set up to use the same wireless network name SSID Network Mode Infrastructure or Ad hoc Infrastructure e Da
16. and printer access on your network If you cannot connect check the Status bar in the Smart Wizard See The Smart Wizard Status Bar on page 7 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 See the link to Internet Networking and TCP IP Addressing on page 33 16 Network Connections and Wireless Security v1 0 April 2007 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 For example this mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with file and print sharing enabled and you want to exchange files directly between them Note Ad Hoc mode will not work using DHCP settings Ad Hoc mode requires either static IP addresses such as 192 168 0 1 or the IPX protocol For instructions on setting up static IP addresses on a Windows PC refer to the PC Networking Tutorial included on the NETGEAR CD To create an Ad Hoc mode profile 1 Use the D icon to open the Smart Wizard The Settings page opens 2 Enter the network settings a Select Computer to Computer Ad Hoc for the Network Type b Select or enter the Network Name SSID
17. aution 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 The FCC has established detailed SAR requirements and has established that these requirements have been met while installed in host notebook computer RF Exposure Information The radio module has been evaluated under FCC Bulletin OET 65C 01 01 and found to be compliant to the requirements as set forth in CFR 47 Sections 2 1093 and 15 247 b 4 addressing RF Exposure from radio frequency devices This model meets the applicable government requirements for exposure to radio frequency waves The highest SAR level measured for this device was 1 3 W kg Canadian Department of Communications Industry Canada IC Notice This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 and RSS 210 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 et CNR 210 du Canada To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding Equipment or its transmit antenna that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing Pour emp cher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l objet d une licence il doit tre utilis l int
18. ble network You cannot change this profile name Profile If you do not enter a name in the Profile Name box then the name Profile is used to save your settings If you do this more than once then you will be asked if you want to replace the previous settings stored in Profile 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 Then you can easily load the profile that has all the settings that you need to join the network you are using at the time There are two types of wireless network profiles that you can set up e Access Point Infrastructure Connect to an access point or router with the 802 11 infrastructure mode For example this mode is used when computers in a house connect to an access point that is attached to a router which lets multiple computers share a single cable or DSL broadband Internet connection e Computer to Computer Ad Hoc Connect directly to another computer with the 802 11 ad hoc mode For example Ad Hoc mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with file and print sharing enabled and you want to exchange files directly between them For more information on 802 11 wireless network modes see the wireless reference document at http documentation netgear com reference enu wireless index htm Setting
19. ckets per second Rx Packets s total received packets and reception errors 26 Network Connections and Wireless Security v1 0 April 2007 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual About Page The About page displays the current software version information Settings Networks Statistics N E T G E A R Selected Adapter x Device Regional Domain United States Driver Version 2 0 5 181 Driver Date Feb 6 2006 MAC Address D0 0F B5 DB 47 5E IP Address 182 168 1 2 Smart Wireless Utility Version poan Date Feb 17 2006 NETGEAR 00 0F B5 CC 02D8 Help Close Figure 24 The following information is displayed in the About page e Regional Domain This is the region setting for the wireless adapter The approved channels for the region are automatically scanned Governments regulate the channels used for wireless transmission Operating the wireless adapter in a different region may violate local laws e Driver Version The wireless adapter driver version e Driver Date The wireless adapter driver date MAC Address The MAC address of the adapter The Media Access Control address is a unique 48 bit hardware address assigned to every network interface card Some wireless networks will restrict access based on a list of known MAC addresses If you are communicating with such a network you would have to provide the address shown here to the network administrato
20. d environmental factors including volume of network traffic building materials and construction and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WG111v3 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 These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used according to the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which is found by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna ncrease the separation between the equipment or devices e Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver s Consult a dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for assistance v1 0 April 2007 FCC C
21. ets 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 This chapter describes how to install your wireless USB adapter and set up basic wireless connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network WLAN Advanced wireless network set up is covered in Network Connections and Wireless Security on page 11 What You Need Before You Begin You must verify that your computer meets the minimum system requirements and identify the wireless network settings of the wireless network where you will connect before you can set up your wireless USB adapter and connect Verify System Requirements Before installing the Wireless Adapter make sure that these minimum requirements have been met You must have a computer with e A Pentium 300 MHz or higher compatible processor with an available USB port ACD drive e 10 MB of free hard disk space e Windows 2000 XP or Vista Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines Computers can connect over wireless networks indoors at a range which vary significantly based on the location of the computer with the Wireless Adapter For best results avoid potential sources of interference such as e Large metal surfaces e Microwave ovens 2 4 GHz Cordless phones Basic Setup 1 v1 0 April 2007 NETGEAR 54 Mbps
22. for the Ad Hoc network e In the Profile box type the name of the profile Click Apply d NETGEAR WPNT121 SMART WIZARD Wireless Assistant Settings Networks Statistics N E T G E A R Selected Adapter MS Profiles New profile Save Profile Network Name SSID Security NETGEAR_AdHoc Advanced Settings Network Type 2 p Access Point Infrastructure Passphrase 5 gt CMM tah 4d Hoc c Initiate Ad Hoc zl BB Is T Help Find a Network Cancel Figure 15 Network Connections and Wireless Security 17 v1 0 April 2007 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WG111v3 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 4 Configure the PC network settings a Configure each PC with either a static IP address or with the IPX protocol b Restart the PCs 5 Verify wireless connectivity between your peer devices You can use the ping utility to verify your wireless connection a Onthe 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 192 168 0 1 and then click OK Run 2x 11 Type the name of a program Folder document or 51 Internet resource and Windows will open it For you Open Figure 16 c T
23. g qe Troubleshooting ASSAM TIPS uenia pdt edades a emdad udi ee pee Habet enda dai epu Lus Ad Hoc Mode is Not Working COMEOUY cias sec cete as petet a salt inen Default Configuration Settings and Technical Specifications Dara Contiqd ton QUIS sanas Technical eser e ds li adi ai Related Documents viii v1 0 April 2007 About This Manual Audience Conventions and Scope This manual assumes that you have basic to intermediate computer and Internet skills However tutorial information is provided on the NETGEAR website This manual uses the following typographical conventions Italics Emphasis books CDs URL names Bold User input This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages Note This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest Q 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 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2 0 Adapter WG111v3 Manual Publication Date April 2007 Note Product updates in English language are available on the NETGEAR website at http kbserver netgear com v1 0 April 2007 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual v1 0 April 2007 Basic Setup The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2 0 Adapter WG111v3 l
24. his sends a continuous ping to the device with the 192 168 0 1 static IP address The ping response should change to reply Request timed out Request timed out Reply from 192 168 0 1 bytes 32 time 4 ms TTL 127 Reply from 192 168 0 1 bytes 32 time 4ims TTL 127 Reply from 192 168 8 1 bytes 32 time 3 ms TTL 127 Figure 17 18 Network Connections and Wireless Security v1 0 April 2007 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WG111v3 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 Placing the USB Adapter Cradle on page 8 Also 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 Please see the link to Internet Networking and TCP IP Addressing on page 33 Starting a Computer to Computer Ad Hoc Network Connection On the Settings tab page of the Smart Wizard select or type the Network Name SSID Select the Computer to Computer Ad Hoc network type Click Initiate Ad Hoc The Ad Hoc Setting dialog box opens Ad Hoc Setting Start Ad Hoc 54 GHz 80211b v Channel 11 E Cancel Figure 18 In the Start Ad Hoc field choose the wireless standard 802 11b or 802 11g for your Ad Hoc computer to computer network In the Channel
25. icates connected to network blinking indicates attempting to connect to network Power 5V bus powered Emissions FCC Part 15 Class B CE Bus interface USB 2 0 Provided drivers Microsoft Windows 2000 XP and Vista 32 64 bits Operating Environment Operating temperature 0 to 40 degrees C Encryption 40 bit also called 64 bit and 128 bit WEP data encryption WPA2 PSK and WPA PSK Warranty Limited 1 year warranty 32 Default Configuration Settings and Technical Specifications v1 0 April 2007 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 Windows XP and Vista Wireless Configuration Utilities Internet Networking and TCP IP Addressing Wireless Communications Preparing a Computer for Network Access Virtual Private Networking VPN Glossary Link http documentation netgear com reference enu winzerocfg index htm http documentation netgear com reference enu tcpip index htm http documentation netgear com reference enu wireless index htm http documentation netgear com reference enu wsdhcp index htm http documentation netgear com reference enu vpn index htm http documentation netgear com reference enu glossary index htm 33 v1 0 April 2007 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual 34 Related D
26. ick Finish Settings Networks Statistics About LJ N E T G E A R Selected Adapter y Profiles Profile NETGEAR Network Name SSID fa Security WATT WIEARD Connecting to your wireless network NETGEAR ll Disable C P v Available wireless networks are listed 1 Selecting Network _ Advanced Settings C WEP below Select a wireless network from Network Type c the list and click Next GP Access Point Infrastructure peris e Network Name SSID Signal C XV Computerto computer Ad Hoc c gt NETGEAR 84 7 v NETGEARtest 80 zl preis st Hidden NETGEAR Otest 76 y m NETGEAR 00 0F B5 00 14 E0 Ch 3 Sign CeCeee Note If you do not see your network t name please make sure your di d Help Find a Network Apply Cancel Close wireless router is powered on wy Figure 13 The Smart Wizard initiates your wireless connection You can use the Status Bar to verify your network connection For more information see The Smart Wizard Status Bar on page 7 14 Network Connections and Wireless Security v1 0 April 2007 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Profiles The WG111v3 Smart Wizard uses profiles to store all the settings for a particular wireless network There are two special profile names Default and Profile Default The Profile named Default automatically scans for any availa
27. k name SSID You may customize it using up to 32 alphanumeric characters Write your customized wireless network name SSID on the line below Note The SSID in the wireless access point is the SSID you configure in the wireless USB adapter For the access point and wireless nodes to communicate with each other all must be configured with the same SSID Wireless network name SSID If WEP Authentication is Used WEP Encryption key size Identify one 64 bit or 128 bit The encryption key size must the wireless network settings Data Encryption WEP Keys There are two methods for creating WEP data encryption keys Whichever method you use record the key values in the spaces below e Passphrase method These characters are case sensitive Enter a word or group of printable characters and click the Generate Keys button Not all wireless devices support the passphrase method e Manual method These values are not case sensitive For 64 bit WEP enter 10 hex digits any combination of 0 9 or a f For 128 bit WEP enter 26 hex digits Key 1 Key 2 Key 3 Key 4 e f WPA2 PSK or WPA PSK Authentication is Used Passphrase These characters are case sensitive Enter a word or group of printable characters When you use WPA PSK the other devices in the network will not connect unless they are set to WPA PSK as well and are configured with the correct Passphrase Use the procedures below to set up basic security
28. mputer to Computer Ad Hoc The buttons located at the bottom of the Networks tab are Help Display online help Find a Network Find and connect to a network See Finding a Network on page 14 Connect Connect to the network that you selected Scan Check for wireless networks Clicking Scan refreshes the page Close Close the window of the Wizard Network Connections and Wireless Security 13 v1 0 April 2007 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WG111v3 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 Note Make sure that you know the security settings for the network that you want to use For example if WEP is used then you need to know the WEP key If you use secure networks frequently set up profiles for each network with the wireless network and security settings To find a Network follow these steps 1 Usethe 49 icon to open the Smart Wizard The Settings tab page opens 2 Click Find a Network 3 Selecta network from the drop down list If you select a hidden network then you must enter the SSID Click Next 4 Follow the steps of the wizard to specify the wireless security if used and to create a profile 5 Review you settings and cl
29. o ways Navigate the Windows Start menu to the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2 0 Adapter WG111v3 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 WG111v3 option and follow the screen prompts Basic Setup v1 0 April 2007 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Upgrading the Wireless Adapter Software Upgrades may be available at the NETGEAR website To install an upgrade follow these steps 1 Goto http kbserver netgear com Click the latest version of upgrade 2 3 Examine the Release Note Make sure to read any warnings and Known Problems 4 Download the upgrade using the link in the Release Note 5 Follow the Release Note installation instructions 10 Basic Setup v1 0 April 2007 Network Connections and Wireless Security This chapter explains how to use your Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter to connect to your Wireless Local Area Network WLAN and how to set up wireless security for the Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter so that it matches the wireless security settings for your network If you chose the Windows XP or Windows Vista Configuration utility 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
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31. one or the other NETGEAR Smart Wizard recommended C Microsoft Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration refer to the Microsoft amp lt 3 documentation for help lt i CU J lt Back Figure 3 4 Basic Setup v1 0 April 2007 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual 4 Usethe Smart Wizard to set up your Wireless Adapter a When prompted click Next to let the wizard help you connect to a network recommended NETGEAR Do you want help connecting to a wireless network Yes recommended C No I want to configure it myself Figure 4 b 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 NETGEAR 3TWITARU Connecting to your wireless network Available wireless networks are listed 1 Selecting Network below Select a wireless network from the list and click Next Network Name SSID Signal NETGEAR 8499 NETGEARtest 80 80 NETGEAR Otest 76 y anananmnannm en nar LS LI Note If you do not see your network w a m name please make sure your z 7 y wireless router is powered on Figure 5 c Follow the Wizard steps for Security if used and for saving a Profile d
32. ons explain how to use the NETGEAR WG111v3 Smart Wizard to change the WGI111v3 wireless settings When you have installed the software from the NETGEAR CD the 4 icon appears on your desktop and in the Windows System Tray The Windows System Tray is located on the Windows taskbar You can either double click this icon on the desktop or click it in the System Tray at any time to use the Smart Wizard This software automatically restarts when you reboot your computer The Smart Wizard provides a complete and easy to use set of tools to e View details about wireless networks in your area e Choose the network that you want to use e Configure wireless settings for your wireless USB adapter e Save your wireless network settings in profiles e Remove or reinstall the wireless adapter software The following sections in this chapter explain how to use the Smart Wizard Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area You can use the Networks tab to view all available wireless networks in your area You can also scan to search for wireless networks and refresh the page To view information about wireless networks 1 Usethe 4 icon to open the Smart Wizard The Settings tab page opens 2 Click the Networks tab to view the following page 12 Network Connections and Wireless Security v1 0 April 2007 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Settings Networks Statistics About E You can click a column T
33. r WG111v3 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC Espanol Por medio de la presente NETGEAR Inc declara que el NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Spanish USB2 0 Adapter WG111v3 cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999 5 CE EAAnvikn ME THN NAPOYZA NETGEAR Inc AHAONEI OTI NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Greek USB2 0 Adapter WG111v3 YMMOPOONETAI NPOE TIZ OYZIOAEIZ ATIAITHXEIZ KAI TIZ AOINE2 2XETIKE2 AIATA EIZ TH OAHTIA 1999 5 EK Francais Par la pr sente NETGEAR Inc d clare que l appareil NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless French USB2 0 Adapter WG111v3 est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999 5 CE Italiano Con la presente NETGEAR Inc dichiara che questo NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Italian USB2 0 Adapter WG111v3 conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999 5 CE Latviski Ar o NETGEAR Inc deklarc ka NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2 0 Adapter Latvian WG111v3 atbilst Direktivas 1999 5 EK b tiskaj m prasib m un citiem ar to saistitajiem noteikumiem Lietuvig iuo NETGEAR Inc deklaruoja kad is NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2 0 Adapter Lithuanian WG111v3 atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999 5 EB Direktyvos nuostatas Nederlands Hierbij verklaart NETGEAR Inc dat het toestel
34. r Wireless connection to router OK but no Internet connection at router MERE NN NE OF Wireless connection to a router OK but there is a 169 254 x x problem with the router See Troubleshooting If you right click the System Tray icon you can disable the Internet notification feature by clearing the check mark on this line If you do so then only the IP address is shown Basic Setup 7 v1 0 April 2007 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual w Enable Internet Connected Notification Exit Figure 9 If you selected Europe during the WG111v3 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 Color Condition Description Red The wireless USB adapter The Wireless Adapter can not link to any other wireless node LI has no connection to any or the link is lost Check your configuration or try moving to a fs other wireless node location where the wireless signal quality is better Yellow The wireless USB adapter The wireless link is weak You may need to move to a better has a connection with another spot such as closer to the wireless access point Also look S wireless node for possible interference such as a 2 4 GHz cordless phone or large metal surface Green The wireless USB adapter The wi
35. r before you would be allowed to connect Restricting access by MAC address adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your network However if the only wireless security that your network uses is MAC addressing your data is easy for hackers to read IP Address The IP address assigned to this adapter Smart Wireless Utility The version and date of the Smart Wizard Network Connections and Wireless Security 27 v1 0 April 2007 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual 28 Network Connections and Wireless Security v1 0 April 2007 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your wireless USB adapter For information about connecting to wireless networks and the Internet see Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet on page 2 6 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 main asp Table 4 1 Troubleshooting Tips Problem Action The LED is not lit The WG111v3 is not connected to the USB port properly or the WG111v3 software is not loaded Remove and reinsert the WG111v3 Check the Windows device manager to see if the WG111v3 is recognized and enabled Reload the WG111v3 software if necessary Try to install the WG111v3 in a different USB slot on your System if one is available The LE
36. reless USB adapter has established good has a connection with another communication with an access point and the signal quality is wireless node strong 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 Follow these instructions to use the USB cable plastic cradle and loop and hook fastener provided in the package for better USB Adapter placement on a notebook computer 1 The Wireless 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 2 Insert the Wireless Adapter in the plastic cradle 8 Basic Setup v1 0 April 2007 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual 3 Place one of the other pieces of loop and hook fastener on the back of the monitor near the top for better reception Q Tip Place the last piece of fastener on the side of monitor nearest your wireless 2 9 access point 4 Join the pieces of the fastener to attach the USB Adapter in the plastic cradle to the notebook or desktop monitor Figure 10 See the installation instructions for your operating system before attaching the USB cable to the USB Adapter and your computer Removing the Software You can remove the Wireless Adapter software in these tw
37. rieur et devrait tre plac loin des fen tres afin de fournir un cran de blindage maximal Si le mat riel ou son antenne d mission est install l ext rieur il doit faire l objet d une licence Europe EU Declaration of Conformity with Regard to R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC A printed copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity certificate for this product is provided in the WG111v3 product package esky NETGEAR Inc t mto prohlaSuje Ze tento NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2 0 Czech Adapter WG111v3 je ve shodi se z kladn mi po adavky a dal mi p slu n mi ustanoven mi smirnice 1999 5 ES Dansk Undertegnede NETGEAR Inc erklaerer herved at felgende udstyr NETGEAR 54 Mbps Danish Wireless USB2 0 Adapter WG111v3 overholder de v sentlige krav og vrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999 5 EF Deutsch Hiermit erklart NETGEAR Inc dass sich das Gerat NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless German USB2 0 Adapter WG111v3 in bereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den brigen einschl gigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999 5 EG befindet Eesti Kaesolevaga kinnitab NETGEAR Inc seadme NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2 0 Estonian Adapter WG111v3 vastavust direktiivi 1999 5 EU p hin uetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele satetele iii v1 0 April 2007 English Hereby NETGEAR Inc declares that this NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2 0 Adapte
38. settings in the WG111v3 Network Connections and Wireless Security 21 v1 0 April 2007 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 Runthe Wireless Adapter Smart Wizard a Make sure the software is installed and the Wireless Adapter is into the USB port in your computer b Usethe D icon to open the Smart Wizard The Settings tab page opens Profiles Home y Network Name SSID iSecurity NETGEAR y Y c Advanced Settings i le WEP Network Type Create with I ep Access Point Infrastructure Passphrase p 64 Bis v Computer to Computer Ad Hoc C Enter Key Manually SN wu Keyl zi x Figure 19 2 Configure the Security settings a Inthe Profile box select the profile or type in a profile name b Inthe 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 c Inthe Security section select WEP 3 Select the WEP encryption strength you will use The choices are e 64 bit WEP data encryption e 128 bit WEP data encryption Note The 128 bit encryption keys require more processing and slow performance slightly 22 Network Connections and Wireless Security v1 0 April 2007 NETGEAR
39. software from the CD click Install from CD Cancel Figure 1 2 Now when prompted insert your wireless USB adapter a Click Next to proceed Windows will discover the adapter and continue the software installation process Basic Setup 3 v1 0 April 2007 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual b Follow the Windows prompts to complete the software installation c If a Windows logo certification warning appears click Continue to proceed with the installation d When the Windows software installation is complete click Finish Insertthe wireless USB adapter into your laptop or desktop Click Next to continue Note You should leave your computer powered on while you insert the wireless USB adapter Figure 2 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 The Smart Wizard Status Bar on page 7 and Statistics Page on page 26 Windows Zero Configuration Utility See the Windows documentation or see the link to Windows XP and Vista Wireless Configuration Utilities on page 33 Both the NETGEAR product and Microsoft Windows XP include software you can use to manage your wireless connections You must choose
40. ssigned to the best effort category which receives a lower priority than voice and video Network Connections and Wireless Security 25 v1 0 April 2007 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual To receive the benefits of WMM QoS e The application must support WMM e You must enable WMM in your Wireless Adapter e You must enable WMM in your wireless access point or router Statistics Page The Statistics page provides real time and historical trend information on the data traffic and performance of your wireless adapter Settings Networks About N E T G E A R i Selected Adapter gt Transmit Receive Performance 3 Transmit Statistics Tx Mbps 84 00 Tx Packets s 47 Total T Packets 8372 Tx Error D Receive Statistics Rx Mbps 72 00 Rx Packets s 76 Total Ax Packets 9257 Transmit C Receive Total TX RX Fix Error 0 Figure 23 Transmit Receive Performance A real time graph identifying the total receive and transmit utilization as a percentage the total possible Transmit Receive and Total Tx Rx Radio buttons let you select whether to display the transmit performance the receive performance or both in the same graph Transmit Statistics Identifies transmit megabits per second Mbps transmit packets per second Tx Packets s total transmitted packets and transmit errors e Receive Statistics Identifies receive megabits per second Mbps receive pa
41. ta security WEP WPA2 PSK or WPA PSK encryption Disabled The section below provides instructions for setting up the Wireless Adapter for basic wireless connectivity to an access point 2 Basic Setup v1 0 April 2007 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Installation Instructions 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 11 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 Click Install the Software The Check for Updates window will open If you are connected to the Internet click Check for Updates If not you can choose to install from the CD c When the Installation Complete message appears click Next d Onthe Smart Wizard screen click Next to proceed with the Smart Wizard setup View the installation guide Welcome View the user manual The NETGEAR Smart Wizard will install your wireless USB adapter software on your computer 4 Click Nextto continue Go the NETGEAR product si Register your product If you are connected to the Internet click Check for Updates to check for setup software updates To install the setup
42. uld use LAN network security features such as requiring a user name and password to access the shared resources in the network The procedures below explain how to configure the wireless encryption settings of your Wireless Adapter Know Your Wireless Network Settings You will need to know the settings for your wireless network The form on the next page is set up so that you can record this information You can use either of these two methods to keep track of these settings e Print the form on the next page and fill it out If you are uncomfortable writing out secure information put a hint to yourself instead of the actual information Put the form where it will be very easy for you to remember or save two copies and put them in different places Save the information in a document on your computer Later you can search for words such as SSID to locate the information 20 Network Connections and Wireless Security v1 0 April 2007 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 Network Name SSID The Service Set Identification SSID identifies the wireless local area network Any First available network is the default WG111v3 wireless networ
43. up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router To set up the Wireless Adapter to connect to a wireless access point or router 1 Usethe 4 icon to open the Smart Wizard The Settings page opens Network Connections and Wireless Security 15 v1 0 April 2007 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual 2 Enter the network settings a Inthe Network Type section be sure that Access Point Infrastructure is selected b Inthe Profile box type the name of the profile c Inthe Network Name SSID field select a network or enter the SSID Settings Networks Statistics About N E T G E A R Selected Adapter Profiles Profile x Network Name SSID a Security NETGEAR Disable Advanced Settings Network Type e po Access Point Infrastructure a wv Computer to computer Ad Hoc NETGEAR 00 0F B5 00 14 E0 Y P 5 Ch Fr Find a Network Apply Cancel Dee Figure 14 Note You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly the SSID used by the access point 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 wizard or Cancel to return to the previous settings 4 Check to make sure that you can connect to your network and to the Internet For example use your browser to connect to the Internet or check for file
44. vakuuttaa t ten ett NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2 0 Adapter Finnish WG111v3 tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999 5 EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sit koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen Svenska H rmed intygar NETGEAR Inc att denna NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2 0 Swedish Adapter WG111v3 st r I verensst mmelse med de v sentliga egenskapskrav och vriga relevanta best mmelser som framg r av direktiv 1999 5 EG Product and Publication Details Model Number WG111v3 Publication Date April 2007 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 01 v1 0 April 2007 vi v1 0 April 2007 Contents About This Manual Audience Conventions and SCODE 1ciinecci ee io their ee e c E p D o EN ix Basic Setup What You Need Before You Begin iscic nioni iaa 1 Verniy System REQUIEM qe 1 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines sese 1 What IS MMS BOX M TN 2 Default VIireles SONGS DR 2 Installation SURO SIONS a 3 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet nnosssssssssssrssssesrrsrsssrrrrsrsssrsrrss nens rs nr ss na 6 The Smart Wizard Status ISl saura e kassor VR VERA PX Le vaa denk EL i 7 leer E 8 Placing the USB Adapter Cradle A FESTER LL REV
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