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NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual

v3.0, January 2007

The

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.

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

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. It is color coded to show the status of the connection. See

“The

Smart Wizard Status Bar” on page 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.

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Summary of Contents for Wg111v2 - Usb Wifi Card Includes Driver Cd

Page 1: ...r 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 V...

Page 2: ...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...

Page 3: ...1 First install the software Insert the NETGEAR CD If the CD main page does not appear double click Autorun exe on the CD a Click Install the Software The Check for Updates window will open b If you a...

Page 4: ...rs 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 info...

Page 5: ...elect the wireless network from the drop down list and the wizard records your choice If the network uses security then the Smart Wizard detects it c Follow the Wizard steps for Security if used and f...

Page 6: ...reless Networks and the Internet on page 6 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...

Page 7: ...ation 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 In...

Page 8: ...ith 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 Figure 9 Colo...

Page 9: ...ttaching the USB cable to the USB Adapter and your computer Removing the Software You can remove the Wireless Adapter software in these two ways Navigate the Windows Start menu to the NETGEAR 54 Mbps...

Page 10: ...be available at the NETGEAR website To install an upgrade follow these steps 1 Go to http kbserver netgear com 2 Click the latest version of upgrade 3 Examine the Release Note Make sure to read any wa...