Netgear orporated WG111 NETGEAR WG111 802.11g Wireless USB2.0 Adapter User Manual HR314 Qcard

Netgear Incorporated NETGEAR WG111 802.11g Wireless USB2.0 Adapter HR314 Qcard

User Manual

Start HereFollow these instructions to set up your wireless adapter.These basic setup instructions assume that you will connect to an access point, and youare not using WEP security. Please refer to the online help and the Reference Manual onthe 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Resource CD for instructions on configuring WEP,Ad-Hoc mode, or advanced options.Estimated Completion Time: 5-15 minutes.For Windows XP computers11First, install the WG111 Softwarea. Power on your PC, let the operating system boot up completely, and log in as needed. b. Insert the 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Resource CD into your CD-ROMdrive. The CD main page shown below will load. c. Click the Install Driver & Utility link. d. Follow the InstallShield Wizard steps. Click Finish when done, and if promptedrestart your computer. 22Next, Install the WG111 Wireless AdapterNote: You should have a USB 2.0 port on your computer. Older USB 1.1 ports willwork but cannot support the higher throughput speeds of the WG111.a. Insert the WG111 into a USB slot. After a short delay, the Found NewHardware Wizard displays. Click Next to proceed.Note: If a Windows XP logo testingwarning appears, click ContinueAnyway to proceed.b. Next, you will also be prompted to choose the country where you are located. Click Yes to accept this option. If you choose No, you must read the Windows XP documentation for an explanation of how to use the Windows XP wireless configuration utility.You will also be prompted to choose the country you are located in. Select yourlocation from the list.c. Click Finish to complete the installation. You will see the WG111 system trayicon on the lower right portion of the Windows task bar.33Now, Configure Your WG111 and Save the Profilea. Click the icon in the Windows system tray to open the WG111 SmartWireless Settings Utility.b. The utility opens to the Settings tab page. Click Help for instructions on usingthe Smart Wizard Wireless Utility.c. Change the Network Name SSID to match your network.Tip: To view the available wireless networks, use the drop-down list or theNetworks tab and choose the one you want.d. Click Apply to activate the connection.Tip: Create work and home profiles. Then, activate whichever one you need foryour current location.Note: The status bar at the bottom of the utility reports the speed of your connection.USB 1.1 ports limit the speed of the WG111 to 14 Mbps.44Finally, Verify Wireless Network Connectivitya. Verify that the status monitor information at the bottom of the utility matchesyour wireless network.b. Check the color of the WG111 icon in the Windows system tray: green or yellow indicates a working connection; red indicates no connection.c. Check the WG111 LED: blinking means attempting to connect; solid indicatesa good connection; off means the WG111 is not plugged in. d. Verify connectivity to the Internet or network resources.Note: If you are unable to connect, see troubleshooting tips in the Basic Installationsection of the Reference Manual on the 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Resource CD.54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111Installation GuideNETGEAR, Inc. declare that WG111(NETGEAR WG111 802.11g Wireless USB2.0 Adapter ) is limited in CH1~CH11 by specified firmware controlled in U.S.A.
For Windows 2000, Me, or 98SE computers11First, Install the WG111 Softwarea. Power on your PC, let the operating system boot up completely, and log in as needed. b. Insert the 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Resource CD into your CD-ROMdrive. The CD main page shown below will load. c. Click the Install Driver & Utility link. d. Follow the InstallShield Wizard steps, click Finish when done, and if prompted,restart your computer.22Next, Install the WG111 Wireless AdapterNote: You should have a USB 2.0 port on your computer. Older USB 1.1 ports willwork but cannot support the higher throughput speeds of the WG111.a. Insert the WG111 into a USB slot. After a short delay, the Found NewHardware Wizard displays. Click Next to proceed.Note: If Windows 2000 displays aDigital Signature Not Found warning,click Yes to continue the installation.*201-10106-01*201-10106-01 February 2004©2004 NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR, the Netgear logo and Everybody's connecting are trademarks or registeredtrademarks of Netgear, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft and Windows are registeredtrademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Other brand and productnames are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Information is subject to change without notice. All rights reserved.b. Follow the Found New Hardware Wizard steps, click Finish when done, and ifprompted, restart your computer.c. Next, you will be prompted to choose the country where you are located. Selectyour location from the list.d. You will now see the WG111 system tray icon in the lower right area of theWindows task bar.33Now, Configure Your WG111 and Save the Profilea. Open the WG111 Smart Wireless Settings Utility by clicking on the icon in theWindows system tray.b. The utility opens to the Settings tab page. Click Help for instructions on usingthe Smart Wizard Wireless Utility.c. Change the Network Name SSID to match your network.Tip: To view the available wireless networks, use the drop-down list or theNetworks tab and choose the one you want.d. Click Apply to activate the connection.Tip: Create work and home profiles. Then, activate whichever one you need foryour current location.Note: The status bar at the bottom of the utility reports the speed of your connection. USB 1.1 ports limit the speed of the WG111 to 14 Mbps.44Finally, Verify Wireless Network Connectivitya. Verify that the status monitor information at the bottom of the utility matchesyour wireless network.b. Check the color of the WG111 icon in the Windows system tray: green oryellow indicates a working connection; red indicates no connection.c. Check the WG111 LED: blinking means attempting to connect; solid indicatesa good connection; off means the WG111 is not plugged in. d. Verify connectivity to the Internet or network resources.Note: If you are unable to connect, see troubleshooting tips in the Basic Installationsection of the Reference Manual on the 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Resource CD.Technical SupportPLEASE REFER TO THE SUPPORT INFORMATION CARD THAT SHIPPEDWITH YOUR PRODUCT. By registering your product at www.NETGEAR.com/register, we can provide you withfaster expert technical support and timely notices of product and software upgrades.Attention: This device may be used throughout the European community. Some restrictions may apply in France and Italy.!0560Federal Communication Commission Interference StatementThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:(1)Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.(2)Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.(3)Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from thatto which the receiver is connected.(4)Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.IMPORTANT NOTE:FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.PLEASE REFER TO THE SUPPORT INFORMATION CARD THAT SHIPPEDWITH YOUR PRODUCT.By registering your product at www.NETGEAR.com/register, we can provide you with faster expert technical support and timely notices of product and software upgrades.Technical Support

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