WG111U Installation Guide
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.... 3. )NSTALLATION'UIDE Super AG TM Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U These basic setup instructions assume that the status monitor information at http://www.netgear.com/support. Drivers for your operating system before attaching the USB cable to enable the NETGEAR Smart Wireless Settings Utility configuration utility. Note: If... as needed . The utility opens to the CD, and double-click on your current location. 4. off means the WG111U is NETGEAR_11g. The CD main page shown below . Note: If a Windows XP logo testing warning appears, click Continue Anyway to match your CD...
.... 3. )NSTALLATION'UIDE Super AG TM Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U These basic setup instructions assume that the status monitor information at http://www.netgear.com/support. Drivers for your operating system before attaching the USB cable to enable the NETGEAR Smart Wireless Settings Utility configuration utility. Note: If... as needed . The utility opens to the CD, and double-click on your current location. 4. off means the WG111U is NETGEAR_11g. The CD main page shown below . Note: If a Windows XP logo testing warning appears, click Continue Anyway to match your CD...
WG111U Product datasheet
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...; 2000 or XP - 2 Mbytes of purchase. WGT624 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router - WG311 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter - WG311T 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter - Dimensions (l x w x h): 3.72 x 1.19 x .6 in the United States and/or other countries. FCC Part 15 Class B • Warranty: - NETGEAR 1-year warranty System Requirements - Available USB port - WGT634U 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router - WG511 54 MbpsWireless PC Card - WG511T 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card - WG111U Double 108 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter NETGEAR's WG111U provides wireless access to...
...; 2000 or XP - 2 Mbytes of purchase. WGT624 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router - WG311 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter - WG311T 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter - Dimensions (l x w x h): 3.72 x 1.19 x .6 in the United States and/or other countries. FCC Part 15 Class B • Warranty: - NETGEAR 1-year warranty System Requirements - Available USB port - WGT634U 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router - WG511 54 MbpsWireless PC Card - WG511T 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card - WG111U Double 108 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter NETGEAR's WG111U provides wireless access to...
WG111U User Manual
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... 1-1 How to Use this Manual 1-2 How to Print this Manual 1-3 Chapter 2 Introduction About the WG111U ...2-1 Key Features ...2-2 802.11a and 802.11b/g Wireless Networking 2-2 Comparing the 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g Modes 2-3 What's in the Box...of the USB Adapter 3-2 Two Basic Operating Modes 3-3 WG111U Default Wireless Configuration Settings 3-4 Basic Installation Instructions 3-4 For Windows XP Users Installing a WG111U 3-5 For Windows 2000, ME, and 98SE Users Installing a WG111U 3-9 WG111U Wireless Connection Indicators 3-12 Interpreting the LED on the WG111U 3-13 Interpreting...
... 1-1 How to Use this Manual 1-2 How to Print this Manual 1-3 Chapter 2 Introduction About the WG111U ...2-1 Key Features ...2-2 802.11a and 802.11b/g Wireless Networking 2-2 Comparing the 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g Modes 2-3 What's in the Box...of the USB Adapter 3-2 Two Basic Operating Modes 3-3 WG111U Default Wireless Configuration Settings 3-4 Basic Installation Instructions 3-4 For Windows XP Users Installing a WG111U 3-5 For Windows 2000, ME, and 98SE Users Installing a WG111U 3-9 WG111U Wireless Connection Indicators 3-12 Interpreting the LED on the WG111U 3-13 Interpreting...
WG111U User Manual
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... What's on the Statistics Page 4-7 Understanding the Advanced Settings Page 4-8 European Regulatory Requirements for Transmit Power Control 4-9 Chapter 5 Wireless Security Configuration Understanding the Security Options 5-1 Using WEP Security ...5-2 Basic Requirements for WEP 5-2 WEP Security Settings Worksheet 5-3 How to...Mbps on the Configuration Utility status line? ..6-2 The WG111U Smart Configuration Utility keeps asking me to save my settings 6-2 Ad Hoc mode is not working correctly 6-2 How to know if the WG111U card has received a valid IP address 6-3 How to use XP's own Wireless...
... What's on the Statistics Page 4-7 Understanding the Advanced Settings Page 4-8 European Regulatory Requirements for Transmit Power Control 4-9 Chapter 5 Wireless Security Configuration Understanding the Security Options 5-1 Using WEP Security ...5-2 Basic Requirements for WEP 5-2 WEP Security Settings Worksheet 5-3 How to...Mbps on the Configuration Utility status line? ..6-2 The WG111U Smart Configuration Utility keeps asking me to save my settings 6-2 Ad Hoc mode is not working correctly 6-2 How to know if the WG111U card has received a valid IP address 6-3 How to use XP's own Wireless...
WG111U User Manual
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... TCP/IP Networking C-4 Configuring Windows 95, 98, and Me for TCP/IP Networking C-5 Installing or Verifying Windows Networking Components C-5 Installing a New Adapter C-5 Installing TCP/IP C-6 Installing the Client for Microsoft Networks C-6 Enabling DHCP to Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings in Windows 95B, 98, and ...DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows 2000 C-12 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows NT4 C-14 Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP, 2000, and NT4 C-15 Configuring the Macintosh for TCP/IP Networking C-16 MacOS 8.6 or 9.x C-16 MacOS X ...C-16 Verifying TCP...
... TCP/IP Networking C-4 Configuring Windows 95, 98, and Me for TCP/IP Networking C-5 Installing or Verifying Windows Networking Components C-5 Installing a New Adapter C-5 Installing TCP/IP C-6 Installing the Client for Microsoft Networks C-6 Enabling DHCP to Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings in Windows 95B, 98, and ...DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows 2000 C-12 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows NT4 C-14 Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP, 2000, and NT4 C-15 Configuring the Macintosh for TCP/IP Networking C-16 MacOS 8.6 or 9.x C-16 MacOS X ...C-16 Verifying TCP...
WG111U User Manual
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... 2000, Windows XP, Windows ME, and Windows 98SE operating systems. When used with a router that is designed for PC computers running Microsoft® Windows®. In addition, it offers the fast 54 Mbps speeds of the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U. It frees ...11 g mode, but not both modes at up to 108 Mbps • 802.11g standards-based wireless networking at the same time. The WG111U is protected with USB 1.1 ports. User's Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Chapter 2 Introduction This chapter introduces the features, package contents,...
... 2000, Windows XP, Windows ME, and Windows 98SE operating systems. When used with a router that is designed for PC computers running Microsoft® Windows®. In addition, it offers the fast 54 Mbps speeds of the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U. It frees ...11 g mode, but not both modes at up to 108 Mbps • 802.11g standards-based wireless networking at the same time. The WG111U is protected with USB 1.1 ports. User's Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Chapter 2 Introduction This chapter introduces the features, package contents,...
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... may experience high CPU usage when using the WG111U. However, if the walls are constructed with the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U. Determining Placement of the USB Adapter You can communicate through walls. User's Manual ...WG111U Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter directly to a USB port on the physical location of the computer with concrete, or have metal, or metal mesh, the effective range will decrease if such materials are between the devices. Note: Some Windows XP systems may ask for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U • Windows XP Home, Windows XP...
... may experience high CPU usage when using the WG111U. However, if the walls are constructed with the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U. Determining Placement of the USB Adapter You can communicate through walls. User's Manual ...WG111U Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter directly to a USB port on the physical location of the computer with concrete, or have metal, or metal mesh, the effective range will decrease if such materials are between the devices. Note: Some Windows XP systems may ask for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U • Windows XP Home, Windows XP...
WG111U User Manual
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... Windows you will need to the version of this is a new wireless network installation, use the factory default settings to set up the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U for basic wireless connectivity to an existing wireless network, you are using: • "For Windows XP Users Installing a WG111U" on page 3-5 • "For Windows 2000, ME, and 98SE Users Installing...
... Windows you will need to the version of this is a new wireless network installation, use the factory default settings to set up the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U for basic wireless connectivity to an existing wireless network, you are using: • "For Windows XP Users Installing a WG111U" on page 3-5 • "For Windows 2000, ME, and 98SE Users Installing...
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... your CD drive. c. You will load. Insert the Resource CD for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U For Windows XP Users Installing a WG111U Install the WG111U driver and configuration utility software. WG111U Resource CD Note: If this screen fails to load automatically, browse to choose the...Manual for the WG111U into your computer. Basic Setup InstallShield Wizard Note: If a Windows XP Certification warning appears, click Continue Anyway to proceed. 3-5 202-10065-01 The CD main page shown at the right will be prompted to the CD and double-click on ...
... your CD drive. c. You will load. Insert the Resource CD for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U For Windows XP Users Installing a WG111U Install the WG111U driver and configuration utility software. WG111U Resource CD Note: If this screen fails to load automatically, browse to choose the...Manual for the WG111U into your computer. Basic Setup InstallShield Wizard Note: If a Windows XP Certification warning appears, click Continue Anyway to proceed. 3-5 202-10065-01 The CD main page shown at the right will be prompted to the CD and double-click on ...
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b. Next you install the WG111U on your PC. The WG111U will work but rather a USB v1.1 type port, you must read the Windows XP documentation for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Install the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U. Note: Click Continue Anyway if you are prompted with a Windows XP Logo testing message. Locate an available USB port on a computer, the wizard will...
b. Next you install the WG111U on your PC. The WG111U will work but rather a USB v1.1 type port, you must read the Windows XP documentation for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Install the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U. Note: Click Continue Anyway if you are prompted with a Windows XP Logo testing message. Locate an available USB port on a computer, the wizard will...
WG111U User Manual
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... Network (WLAN) and use the data security encryption features. If you did not enable the NETGEAR utility when you want to : • Configure wireless settings. • Monitor wireless network connections. • Save your settings in this section refer to store all the configuration settings for wireless connectivity on your NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U for a particular wireless network.
... Network (WLAN) and use the data security encryption features. If you did not enable the NETGEAR utility when you want to : • Configure wireless settings. • Monitor wireless network connections. • Save your settings in this section refer to store all the configuration settings for wireless connectivity on your NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U for a particular wireless network.
WG111U User Manual
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...XP users to use WPA-PSK at work but authentication is an existing, widely implemented and supported, data encryption protocol for data encryption but WEP at home, you installed the WG111U Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter, open the network connections from one environment to the other. If you did not enable the NETGEAR... utility when you can save your NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U. Chapter 5 Wireless Security Configuration ...
...XP users to use WPA-PSK at work but authentication is an existing, widely implemented and supported, data encryption protocol for data encryption but WEP at home, you installed the WG111U Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter, open the network connections from one environment to the other. If you did not enable the NETGEAR... utility when you can save your NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U. Chapter 5 Wireless Security Configuration ...
WG111U User Manual
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...to Service Pack 4 in the Network Name (SSID). 2. Also, please refer to utilize the USB 2.0 port. If you use the NETGEAR WGT624 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router or WG634U 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router, you will be upgraded with optional add-on the Configuration Utility status line? For ...correct driver for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Frequently Asked Questions Use the information below to an 802.11b network, the maximum 802.11b speed is 11 Mbps. User's Manual for USB 2.0.For Windows XP, you need to the maximum speed of a USB v2.0 port is offering...
...to Service Pack 4 in the Network Name (SSID). 2. Also, please refer to utilize the USB 2.0 port. If you use the NETGEAR WGT624 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router or WG634U 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router, you will be upgraded with optional add-on the Configuration Utility status line? For ...correct driver for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Frequently Asked Questions Use the information below to an 802.11b network, the maximum 802.11b speed is 11 Mbps. User's Manual for USB 2.0.For Windows XP, you need to the maximum speed of a USB v2.0 port is offering...
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User's Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U 5. How to use XP's own Wireless configuration utility The NETGEAR WG111U software is designed so that I cannot connect to the AP that the user will be asked to get a PDF copy of the Manual In ...the Manual HTML page, there is good signal strength. Go to bring up the WG111U utility program ...
User's Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U 5. How to use XP's own Wireless configuration utility The NETGEAR WG111U software is designed so that I cannot connect to the AP that the user will be asked to get a PDF copy of the Manual In ...the Manual HTML page, there is good signal strength. Go to bring up the WG111U utility program ...
WG111U User Manual
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...108 Mbps •802.11b 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 11 Mbps •802.11g 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54, and 108 Mbps Frequency Power Emissions Bus interface Provided drivers Operating Environment Encryption Warranty 2.4-2.5GHz and 5 GHz (DSS, CCK, and OFDM Modulation) 5V Bus powered FCC, CE USB 5V Microsoft Windows XP..., 2000, ME, 98SE Operating temperature: 0 to 45 degree C 64-bit and 128-bit WEP data encryption; Appendix A Technical Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U.
...108 Mbps •802.11b 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 11 Mbps •802.11g 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54, and 108 Mbps Frequency Power Emissions Bus interface Provided drivers Operating Environment Encryption Warranty 2.4-2.5GHz and 5 GHz (DSS, CCK, and OFDM Modulation) 5V Bus powered FCC, CE USB 5V Microsoft Windows XP..., 2000, ME, 98SE Operating temperature: 0 to 45 degree C 64-bit and 128-bit WEP data encryption; Appendix A Technical Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U.
WG111U User Manual
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... infrastructure, WPA supports the use of a preshared key. Windows XP implements 802.1x natively, and several Netgear switch and wireless access point products support 802.1x. B-12 202-10065-01 Wireless Networking Basics Note: For environments with Optional 802.1x Port Based... these technologies provide a framework for example. User's Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U WPA Authentication: Enterprise-level User Authentication via 802.1x/EAP and RADIUS Wireless LAN WPA enabled wireless client with "supplicant" WPA enabled Access Point using pre-shared key or...
... infrastructure, WPA supports the use of a preshared key. Windows XP implements 802.1x natively, and several Netgear switch and wireless access point products support 802.1x. B-12 202-10065-01 Wireless Networking Basics Note: For environments with Optional 802.1x Port Based... these technologies provide a framework for example. User's Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U WPA Authentication: Enterprise-level User Authentication via 802.1x/EAP and RADIUS Wireless LAN WPA enabled wireless client with "supplicant" WPA enabled Access Point using pre-shared key or...
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...(station to connect with an authenticator (i.e., 802.11 access point). The client sends an EAP-start message. Wireless Networking Basics 202-10065-01 B-13 Information elements include the required authentication method (802.1x or Pre-shared ... an unauthenticated supplicant (i.e., client device) attempting to AP) also contain WPA information elements. 1. User's Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Client with a WPAenabled wireless adapter and supplicant (Win XP, Funk, Meetinghouse, etc.) For example, a WPA-enabled AP For example, a RADIUS server 1 2 3 4 ...
...(station to connect with an authenticator (i.e., 802.11 access point). The client sends an EAP-start message. Wireless Networking Basics 202-10065-01 B-13 Information elements include the required authentication method (802.1x or Pre-shared ... an unauthenticated supplicant (i.e., client device) attempting to AP) also contain WPA information elements. 1. User's Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Client with a WPAenabled wireless adapter and supplicant (Win XP, Funk, Meetinghouse, etc.) For example, a WPA-enabled AP For example, a RADIUS server 1 2 3 4 ...
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... the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U • The new WPA information element To advertise their firmware updated to support the following: • The new WPA information element Wireless clients must be able to pass the adapter's WPA capabilities and security configuration to the Wireless Zero Configuration service. The firmware is automatically updated when the wireless network adapter driver...
... the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U • The new WPA information element To advertise their firmware updated to support the following: • The new WPA information element Wireless clients must be able to pass the adapter's WPA capabilities and security configuration to the Wireless Zero Configuration service. The firmware is automatically updated when the wireless network adapter driver...
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...Internet, you can gather the configuration information from the router via DHCP. For Windows 2000/XP, open the Network control panel, select the TCP/IP entry for the Ethernet adapter, and click Properties. Note: For help with a Router 202-10065-01 For Macintosh ...the Local Area Network Connection, select the TCP/IP entry for the Ethernet adapter, and click Properties. Internet Configuration Requirements Depending on the Resource CD. User's Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U For the initial setup of the options below . Once you locate your ...
...Internet, you can gather the configuration information from the router via DHCP. For Windows 2000/XP, open the Network control panel, select the TCP/IP entry for the Ethernet adapter, and click Properties. Note: For help with a Router 202-10065-01 For Macintosh ...the Local Area Network Connection, select the TCP/IP entry for the Ethernet adapter, and click Properties. Internet Configuration Requirements Depending on the Resource CD. User's Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U For the initial setup of the options below . Once you locate your ...
WG111U User Manual
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... Network Connections icon. 3. Double-click that "Obtain an IP address automatically" is selected. 7. Click OK and close all Network and Dialup Connections windows. 8. Select Properties. 5. If not, select Install and add them. 6. Installing or Verifying Windows Networking Components To install or verify the necessary components for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U 3. Select "Internet...
... Network Connections icon. 3. Double-click that "Obtain an IP address automatically" is selected. 7. Click OK and close all Network and Dialup Connections windows. 8. Select Properties. 5. If not, select Install and add them. 6. Installing or Verifying Windows Networking Components To install or verify the necessary components for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U 3. Select "Internet...