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v3.0, January 2007
Basic Setup
The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2.0 Adapter WG111v2 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, 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:
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A Pentium
300 MHz or higher compatible processor with an available USB port.
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A CD drive.
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10 MB of free hard disk space.
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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:
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Large metal surfaces
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Microwave ovens
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2.4 GHz Cordless phones
