NETGEAR Wg111v2 - Usb Wifi Card Includes Driver Cd Basic Setup Download Page 8

NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual

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v3.0, January 2007

If you selected Europe during the WG111v2 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. 

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.

Figure 9

Color

Condition

Description

Red

The wireless USB adapter 
has no connection to any 
other wireless node.

The Wireless Adapter can not 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.

Yellow

The wireless USB adapter 
has a connection with another 
wireless node.

The wireless link is weak. You may need to move to a better 
spot, such as closer to the wireless access point. Also, look 
for possible interference such as a 2.4 GHz cordless phone or 
large metal surface.

Green

The wireless USB adapter 
has a connection with another 
wireless node.

The wireless USB adapter has established good 
communication with an access point and the signal quality is 
strong.

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...

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