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NETGEAR 54 Mbps
Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter
WG111v2 User Manual
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
202-10081-03
January 2007
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Technical Support For customer support see http://kbserver.netgear.com/kb_web_files/n10005.asp NETGEAR, INC. Support Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR, for US & Canada only. For other countries, see your support information card. E-mail: support@netgear.com North American NETGEAR website: http://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 t
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FCC Caution: 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 WG111v2 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 bee
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English Hereby, NETGEAR, Inc., declares that this NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2.0 Adapter WG111v2 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Español Por medio de la presente NETGEAR, Inc. declara que el NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless [Spanish] USB2.0 Adapter WG111v2 cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE. Ελλ η νική ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟ Υ Σ Α NETGEAR, Inc. ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤ
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Suomi NETGEAR, Inc. vakuuttaa täten että NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2.0 Adapter [Finnish] WG111v2 tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen. Svenska Härmed intygar NETGEAR, Inc. att denna NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2.0 [Swedish] Adapter WG111v2 står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG. Product and Publication Details Model Number: W
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Contents About This Manual Audience, Conventions, and Scope ................................................................................. ix Basic Setup What You Need Before You Begin .....................................................................................1 Verify System Requirements .......................................................................................1 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines .....................................................1 What
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Setting up WEP Encryption Security ...............................................................................22 Setting up WPA2-PSK Security .......................................................................................23 Setting up WPA-PSK Security .........................................................................................24 Advanced Settings ....................................................................................................25 Statistics Page .......
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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. Tip: This format is used
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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 covere
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NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 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 WG111v2 • Installation Guide • Plastic cradle and fasteners to hold the WG111v2 • NETGEAR CD, inclu
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NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 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 cli
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NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 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. 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. •
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NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual 4. Use the Smart Wizard to set up your Wireless Adapter a. When prompted, click Next to let the wizard help you connect to a network (recommended). 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
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NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual 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. 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. Connecting to Wireless Networks and the In
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NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual The Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the 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 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
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NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual Figure 9 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. Color Condition Description Red The wireless USB adapter The Wireless Adapter can not link to any other wireless node has no connection to any or
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NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 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. Tip: Place the last piece of fastener on the side of monitor nearest your wireless 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 cabl
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NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual 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. 10 v3.0, January 2007
