manualshive.com logo in svg

NETGEAR WG111v3 - 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter, User Manual

Share
Download
NETGEAR WG111v3 - 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter User Manual Download Page 20

NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual

10

Basic Setup

v1.0, April 2007

Upgrading the Wireless Adapter Software

Upgrades may 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 warnings and Known Problems.

4.

Download the upgrade using the link in the Release Note.

5.

Follow the Release Note installation instructions.

Summary of Contents for WG111v3 - 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter

Page 1: ...202 10240 01 April 2007 NETGEAR Inc 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara CA 95054 USA NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual...

Page 2: ...ill vary Network conditions and environmental factors including volume of network traffic building materials and construction and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate Safety and Regulato...

Page 3: ...elding 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 util...

Page 4: ...Adapter WG111v3 atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999 5 EB Direktyvos nuostatas Nederlands Dutch Hierbij verklaart NETGEAR Inc dat het toestel NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2 0 Adapter WG111v3 i...

Page 5: ...kainen Svenska Swedish H rmed intygar NETGEAR Inc att denna NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2 0 Adapter WG111v3 st r I verensst mmelse med de v sentliga egenskapskrav och vriga relevanta best mmelser som...

Page 6: ...v1 0 April 2007 vi...

Page 7: ...dapter Cradle 8 Removing the Software 9 Upgrading the Wireless Adapter Software 10 Network Connections and Wireless Security Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility 11 Understanding the Smart...

Page 8: ...up WPA PSK Security 24 Advanced Settings 25 Statistics Page 26 About Page 27 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Tips 29 Ad Hoc Mode is Not Working Correctly 30 Default Configuration Settings and Technic...

Page 9: ...to highlight special messages This manual is written according to these specifications Italics Emphasis books CDs URL names Bold User input Note This format is used to highlight information of import...

Page 10: ...NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual x v1 0 April 2007...

Page 11: ...t 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 conn...

Page 12: ...rton 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...

Page 13: ...pter 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...

Page 14: ...0 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...

Page 15: ...d b Select 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...

Page 16: ...ge 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 s...

Page 17: ...stallation 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...

Page 18: ...mes 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...

Page 19: ...ore attaching 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...

Page 20: ...may 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 a...

Page 21: ...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 i...

Page 22: ...ly restarts when you reboot your computer The Smart Wizard provides a complete and easy to use set of tools to View details about wireless networks in your area Choose the network that you want to use...

Page 23: ...work 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...

Page 24: ...twork 3 Select a 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...

Page 25: ...he 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 Access Point Infrastructure Connec...

Page 26: ...d 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 a...

Page 27: ...sharing enabled and you want to exchange files directly between them To create an Ad Hoc mode profile 1 Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard The Settings page opens 2 Enter the network settings a Se...

Page 28: ...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 t...

Page 29: ...ur Ad Hoc computer to computer network 5 In the Channel field Automatic should work 6 Click OK The Wireless Adapter automatically selects the highest connection speed Note If you cannot connect see Pl...

Page 30: ...wireless reference document at http documentation netgear com reference enu wireless index htm In addition to the wireless security features networks should use LAN network security features such as r...

Page 31: ...d you use record the key values in the spaces below Passphrase method ______________________________ These characters are case sensitive Enter a word or group of printable characters and click the Gen...

Page 32: ...Wizard The Settings tab page opens 2 Configure the Security settings a In the Profile box select the profile or type in a profile name b In the Network Name SSID field select the network or enter the...

Page 33: ...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 WP...

Page 34: ...ttings 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...

Page 35: ...anced 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 ad...

Page 36: ...our wireless adapter 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 but...

Page 37: ...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 S...

Page 38: ...NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual 28 Network Connections and Wireless Security v1 0 April 2007...

Page 39: ...USB slot on your system if one is available The LED 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 m...

Page 40: ...lem 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 parameter...

Page 41: ...etwork Name SSID Any first available network Security Disabled Network Type Infrastructure Transmission Speed Autoa a Maximum wireless signal rate IEEE Standard 802 11n draft specification Actual thro...

Page 42: ...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 indicates connected to network blinking indicates attempting to...

Page 43: ...ference enu winzerocfg index htm Internet Networking and TCP IP Addressing http documentation netgear com reference enu tcpip index htm Wireless Communications http documentation netgear com reference...

Page 44: ...NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual 34 Related Documents v1 0 April 2007...

Reviews:

No comments

Brands by name

Popular brands

Load more brands