Page 2 - Technical Support; Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer; FCC Information to User
ii 202-10065-01 Technical Support Please refer to the support information card that shipped with your product. By registering your product at http://ww.netgear.com/register, we can provide you with faster expert technical support and timely notices of product and software upgrades. NETGEAR, INC. Sup...
Page 3 - FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure; Regulatory Compliance Information; FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States
202-10065-01 iii FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-...
Page 4 - Export Restrictions; Operation Using 2.4 GHz Channels in France
202-10065-01 iv Export Restrictions This product or software contains encryption code which may not be exported or transferred from the US or Canada without an approved US Department of Commerce export license. Europe - EU Declaration of Conformity This product is certified for Switzerland and all E...
Page 5 - Metropolitan Regions with Eased Restrictions in 2.4GHz Band
202-10065-01 v Metropolitan Regions with Eased Restrictions in 2.4GHz Band Countries of Operation & Conditions of Use in the European Community Note: The user should use the configuration utility provided with this product to check the current channel of operation and confirm that the device is ...
Page 6 - Operation Using 5 GHz Channels in the European Community
202-10065-01 vi • This device must be used with Access Points that have employed and activated a radar detection feature required for European Community operation in the 5GHz bands. This device will operate under the control of the Access Point in order to avoid operating on a channel occupied by an...
Page 8 - Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference
202-10065-01 viii Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus (WG111U Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter) does not exceed the Class B limits for radio-noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Departm...
Page 9 - Contents
Contents ix 202-10065-01 Contents Chapter 1 About This Manual Audience, Scope, Conventions ...................................................................................... 1-1 How to Use this Manual ..................................................................................................
Page 12 - Glossary
202-10065-01 xii Contents Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking ....................................................... C-4 Configuring Windows 95, 98, and Me for TCP/IP Networking ....................................... C-5 Installing or Verifying Windows Networking Components ...............
Page 13 - Chapter 1; NETGEAR Super AG Wireless; Typographical conventions; Manual Specifications; Product updates are available on the NETGEAR Web site at
User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U About This Manual 1-1 202-10065-01 Chapter 1 About This Manual This chapter introduces the conventions and features of this document. Audience, Scope, Conventions This manual assumes that the reader has basic to intermediate comp...
Page 14 - How to Use this Manual; Show in Contents
User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U 1-2 About This Manual 202-10065-01 How to Use this Manual The HTML version of this manual includes these features. Figure 1-1: HTML version of this manual 1. Left pane . Use the left pane to view the Contents, Index, and Search t...
Page 15 - How to Print this Manual; Printing a “How To” Sequence of Steps in the HTML View; Print; Printing a Chapter
User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U About This Manual 1-3 202-10065-01 How to Print this Manual To print this manual you can choose one of the following several options, according to your needs. • Printing a “How To” Sequence of Steps in the HTML View . Use the Pri...
Page 17 - Chapter 2
User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Introduction 2-1 202-10065-01 Chapter 2 Introduction This chapter introduces the features, package contents, and appearance of the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U. About the WG111U The NETGEAR Super AG Wireless U...
Page 18 - Key Features; b standards-based wireless networking at up to 11 Mbps.
User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U 2-2 Introduction 202-10065-01 Key Features The WG111U Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter provides the following features: • Reliable IEEE 802.11a and 802.11b/g standards-based wireless networking. • Supports roaming between access points w...
Page 19 - Comparison of Wireless Modes
User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Introduction 2-3 202-10065-01 Comparing the 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g Modes The NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U offers a variety of wireless modes. The table below compares some of the features of each mode. ...
Page 20 - The product package should contain the following items:; A Road Map for ‘How to Get There From Here’
User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U 2-4 Introduction 202-10065-01 What’s in the Box? The product package should contain the following items: • NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U • Installation Guide for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG...
Page 21 - A Road Map for How to Get There From Here
User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Introduction 2-5 202-10065-01 Table 2-1. A Road Map for How to Get There From Here If I Want To? What’s Needed? What Do I Do? How Do I? Connect to a wireless network 1. A wireless network2. A PC within the operating range of the ...
Page 25 - Chapter 3; Chapter 4, “Configuration”; What You Need Before You Begin; Verifying System Requirements; Note; “Understanding the Security Options” on page 5-1
Basic Setup 3-1 202-10065-01 Chapter 3 Basic Setup This chapter describes how to install your NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U and set up basic wireless connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). Advanced wireless network configuration is covered in Chapter 4, “Configur...
Page 26 - Observing Location and Range Guidelines; Large metal surfaces; Determining Placement of the USB Adapter; Figure 3-1: Personal computer with WG111U attached to the monitor
User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U 3-2 Basic Setup 202-10065-01 • Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional, Windows 2000, Windows ME, or Windows 98SE. Some versions of Windows may ask for the original Windows operating system installation files to complete the ins...
Page 27 - Figure 3-2: Attach fastener to back of plastic cradle; Insert the WG111U Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter in the plastic cradle.; Two Basic Operating Modes; Infrastructure Mode; An 802.11 networking framework in which devices and computers
User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Basic Setup 3-3 202-10065-01 Follow these instructions to use the USB cable, plastic cradle, and fasteners provided in the package for better USB Adapter placement on a notebook computer: 1. The WG111U Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter co...
Page 28 - WG111U Default Wireless Configuration Settings; Infrastructure; Basic Installation Instructions; “For Windows XP Users Installing a WG111U” on page 3-5
User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U 3-4 Basic Setup 202-10065-01 Both of these configuration options are available with the WG111U Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter. Infrastructure configuration procedures for basic network connectivity are covered below. Advanced infrastru...
Page 29 - For Windows XP Users Installing a WG111U; Click; Install Driver and Utility; Follow the InstallShield Wizard steps.; Finish; prompted restart your computer.
User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Basic Setup 3-5 202-10065-01 For Windows XP Users Installing a WG111U Install the WG111U driver and configuration utility software. a. Power on your PC, let the operating system boot up completely, and log in as needed. b. Insert...
Page 30 - if you; Yes; to accept this option.
User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U 3-6 Basic Setup 202-10065-01 Install the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U. a. Locate an available USB port on your PC. Connect the USB cable to the WG111U and insert the other end of the cable into the USB slot on...
Page 31 - Configure your WG111U.; work
User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Basic Setup 3-7 202-10065-01 Configure your WG111U. a. Click the icon on the Windows desktop or in the system tray to open the WG111U Smart Wizard Wireless Settings Utility. The utility opens to the Settings tab page. Click Help ...
Page 32 - Verify wireless connectivity to your network.; Check the color of the WG111U icon
User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U 3-8 Basic Setup 202-10065-01 Verify wireless connectivity to your network. a. Verify that the status monitor information at the bottom of the utility matches your wireless network. b. Check the color of the WG111U icon in the Win...
Page 34 - if you are prompted
User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U 3-10 Basic Setup 202-10065-01 Install the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U. a. Locate an available USB port on your PC. Connect the USB cable to the WG111U and insert the other end of the cable into the USB slot o...
Page 36 - WG111U Wireless Connection Indicators
User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U 3-12 Basic Setup 202-10065-01 WG111U Wireless Connection Indicators The NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U provides the following indicators, which give you feedback on the status of your wireless connection: • The ...
Page 37 - Interpreting the LED on the WG111U; The status LED is described in this table.; LED Descriptions; Status LED
User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Basic Setup 3-13 202-10065-01 Interpreting the LED on the WG111U The status LED is described in this table. Table 3-1: LED Descriptions LED Meaning OFF • The WG111U in not plugged in to the PC.• Power save mode (default from powe...
Page 38 - Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors; Color; Red
User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U 3-14 Basic Setup 202-10065-01 Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors The System Tray (SysTray) resides on one end of the taskbar in the Microsoft Windows desktop. Color Condition Description Red The WG111U has no connection to any ...
Page 39 - Chapter 4; Understanding the Configuration Options; Configure wireless settings.; Using Configuration Profiles
Configuration 4-1 202-10065-01 Chapter 4 Configuration This chapter describes how to configure your NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U for wireless connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and use the data security encryption features. Understanding the Configuration Opt...
Page 40 - Infrastructure Mode —; For more information on 802.11 wireless network modes, see; Connecting to an Access Point in Infrastructure Mode
User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U 4-2 Configuration 202-10065-01 For example, if you use your notebook PC to connect to a wireless network in an office and a wireless network in your home, you can create a profile for each wireless network. Then, you can easily l...
Page 41 - Configure the wireless network settings.; Enter the SSID. This is also called the Wireless Network Name.; Type a descriptive name for the; Profile in the “Profiles” field.; All the configuration settings are saved in this profile.; Apply
User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Configuration 4-3 202-10065-01 Figure 4-1: Settings page 2. Configure the wireless network settings. a. In the Network Type section, be sure that Access Point (Infrastructure) is selected. b. Enter the SSID. This is also called t...
Page 42 - Verify wireless connectivity to your network.; Chapter 6, “Troubleshooting”; Connecting to Another PC in Ad-hoc Mode; How to Configure an Ad-hoc Mode Profile; NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter; Run the WG111U Smart Wireless Wizard.
User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U 4-4 Configuration 202-10065-01 4. Verify wireless connectivity to your network. Verify connectivity by using a browser such as Netscape or Internet Explorer to connect to the Internet, or check for file and printer access on your...
Page 43 - Select
User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Configuration 4-5 202-10065-01 Figure 4-2: Settings page c. Select Computer-to-Computer (Ad-Hoc) for the Network Type. Enter the SSID for the Ad-Hoc network. d. Click Initiate Ad-Hoc . The Ad-Hoc Setting dialog box appears. Figur...
Page 45 - If you cannot connect, see the; What’s on the Statistics Page?; transmit utilization as a percentage the total possible.; Transmit Statistics:
User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Configuration 4-7 202-10065-01 Note: If you cannot connect, see the Chapter 6, “Troubleshooting” . Also, for problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed...
Page 46 - Understanding the Advanced Settings Page; Select Normal or Max if you are running on battery power.; Fragmentation Threshold:; This is the maximum packet size used for fragmentation. Packets
User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U 4-8 Configuration 202-10065-01 Understanding the Advanced Settings Page To display the Advanced Settings page, click the Advanced Settings button on the Settings page. Figure 4-5: Advanced Settings page The Advanced settings shou...
Page 47 - RTS is request to send and CTS is clear to send their purpose is to; European Regulatory Requirements for Transmit Power Control; continue on to; TPC Configuration Procedure; Check the current link rate:
User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Configuration 4-9 202-10065-01 • RTS/CTS Threshold: RTS is request to send and CTS is clear to send; their purpose is to avoid collisions. RTS/CTS will be enabled if the data frame size is larger than the threshold value set here...
Page 49 - Chapter 5; Understanding the Security Options; “Wireless Networking; WEP
Wireless Security Configuration 5-1 202-10065-01 Chapter 5 Wireless Security Configuration This chapter describes how to configure the security features of your NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U. Understanding the Security Options For a full discussion of wireless security technologie...
Page 50 - Using WEP Security; “Wireless Networking Overview” on page B-1; Basic Requirements for WEP; WEP requires these elements:
User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U 5-2 Wireless Security Configuration 202-10065-01 Using WEP Security You can strengthen the security of your wireless connection by enabling Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption of the wireless data communications. For more i...
Page 51 - WEP Security Settings Worksheet; yours is different, you will not be able to connect.; settings, instead of Passphrase, use the Enter Key Manually option.
User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Wireless Security Configuration 5-3 202-10065-01 WEP Security Settings Worksheet Print this form, fill in the configuration parameters and put it in a safe place for possible future reference. For an existing wireless network, th...
Page 52 - How to Configure WEP Encryption Security; Configure the WEP settings.
User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U 5-4 Wireless Security Configuration 202-10065-01 How to Configure WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to configure WEP Encryption Security. 1. Run the WG111U Smart Wireless Wizard. a. Make sure the WG111U software is i...
Page 53 - Using WPA-PSK Advanced Security; Basic Requirements for WPA-PSK
User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Wireless Security Configuration 5-5 202-10065-01 b. Select how you will enter the Key and the key size. The choices are: • Create Key with Passphrase. The characters are case sensitive. • Enter Key Manually Select the encryption ...
Page 54 - WPA-PSK Security Settings Worksheet; How to Configure WPA-PSK Advanced Security; Follow the steps below to configure WPA-PSK Advanced Security.
User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U 5-6 Wireless Security Configuration 202-10065-01 WPA-PSK Security Settings Worksheet Print this form, fill in the configuration parameters and put it in a safe place for possible future reference. For an existing wireless network...
Page 57 - Chapter 6; Appendix C, “Preparing Your Network; Basic Tips
Troubleshooting 6-1 202-10065-01 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U. After each problem description, instructions are given to help you diagnose and solve the problem. Also, for problems with accessi...
Page 58 - Frequently Asked Questions; General Questions; Ad Hoc mode is not working correctly; Click Initiate Ad Hoc.
User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U 6-2 Troubleshooting 202-10065-01 Frequently Asked Questions Use the information below to solve common problems you may encounter. Also, please refer to the knowledge base on the NETGEAR web site at http://ww.netgear.com/support/m...
Page 59 - Go to Control Panel and select Network Connections.; New Hardware Wizard appears after installation has completed
User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Troubleshooting 6-3 202-10065-01 5. Click Apply . Note: Be sure all computers in your Ad Hoc network are configured with static IP addresses in the same subnet. How to know if the WG111U card has received a valid IP address The e...
Page 61 - Appendix A
Technical Specifications A-1 202-10065-01 Appendix A Technical Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U . Antennae 1 Integrated internal antenna Standards 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g Radio Data Rate Auto Rate Sensing •802.1...
Page 63 - Appendix B; Wireless Networking Overview
Wireless Networking Basics B-1 202-10065-01 Appendix B Wireless Networking Basics Wireless Networking Overview The WG111U Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter conforms to the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.11g standard for wireless LANs (WLANs). On an 802.11 wireless link, data is ...
Page 64 - Wireless Channels
User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U B-2 Wireless Networking Basics 202-10065-01 Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup) In an ad hoc network, computers are brought together as needed; thus, there is no structure or fixed points to the network—each node can generally c...
Page 65 - The radio frequency channels used are listed in
User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Wireless Networking Basics B-3 202-10065-01 The radio frequency channels used are listed in Table B-1 : Note: The available channels supported by the wireless products in various countries are different. The preferred channel sep...
Page 66 - WEP Wireless Security; WEP Authentication
User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U B-4 Wireless Networking Basics 202-10065-01 WEP Wireless Security The absence of a physical connection between nodes makes the wireless links vulnerable to eavesdropping and information theft. To provide a certain level of securi...
Page 67 - Shared Key Authentication; WEP Open System Authentication; This process is illustrated below.; Open System Steps
User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Wireless Networking Basics B-5 202-10065-01 • Shared Key Authentication requires that the station and the access point have the same WEP Key to authenticate. These two authentication procedures are described below. WEP Open Syste...
Page 68 - WEP Shared Key Authentication; Shared Key Steps
User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U B-6 Wireless Networking Basics 202-10065-01 WEP Shared Key Authentication This process is illustrated below. Figure B-2: 802.11 shared key authentication The following steps occur when two devices use Shared Key Authentication: 1...
Page 69 - Key Size and Configuration
User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Wireless Networking Basics B-7 202-10065-01 Key Size and Configuration The IEEE 802.11 standard supports two types of WEP encryption: 40-bit and 128-bit. The 64-bit WEP data encryption method, allows for a five-character (40-bit)...
Page 70 - How to Use WEP Parameters; network uses Open System Authentication.; Use WEP for Encryption:; A transmitting 802.11 device encrypts the data portion of every; Use WEP for Authentication and Encryption:; A transmitting 802.11 device encrypts the data; Use WEP for Authentication Only; WPA Wireless Security; WPA offers the following benefits:
User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U B-8 Wireless Networking Basics 202-10065-01 How to Use WEP Parameters Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption is used when the wireless devices are configured to operate in Shared Key authentication mode. There are two sha...
Page 71 - Enhanced data privacy; How Does WPA Compare to WEP?
User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Wireless Networking Basics B-9 202-10065-01 • Enhanced data privacy • Robust key management • Data origin authentication • Data integrity protection Starting in August of 2003, all new Wi-Fi certified products had to support WPA ...
Page 72 - What are the Key Features of WPA Security?; Network security capability determination.
User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U B-10 Wireless Networking Basics 202-10065-01 How Does WPA Compare to IEEE 802.11i? WPA is forward compatible with the IEEE 802.11i security specification currently under development. WPA is a subset of the current 802.11i draft a...
Page 73 - Mutual authentication is
User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Wireless Networking Basics B-11 202-10065-01 The primary information conveyed in the Beacon frames is the authentication method and the cipher suite. Possible authentication methods include 802.1X and Pre-shared key. Pre-shared k...
Page 74 - Wired Network with Optional; Access Control; Wireless LAN; Login
User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U B-12 Wireless Networking Basics 202-10065-01 WPA Authentication: Enterprise-level User Authentication via 802.1x/EAP and RADIUS Figure B-3: WPA Overview IEEE 802.1x offers an effective framework for authenticating and controlling...
Page 75 - The access point replies with an EAP-request identity message.
User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Wireless Networking Basics B-13 202-10065-01 Figure B-4: 802.1x Authentication Sequence The access point (AP) sends Beacon Frames with WPA information elements to the stations in the service set. Information elements include the ...
Page 76 - WPA Data Encryption Key Management
User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U B-14 Wireless Networking Basics 202-10065-01 3. The client sends an EAP-response packet containing the identity to the authentication server. The access point responds by enabling a port for passing only EAP packets from the clie...
Page 77 - Michael
User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Wireless Networking Basics B-15 202-10065-01 Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) WPA uses TKIP to provide important data encryption enhancements including a per-packet key mixing function, a message integrity check (MIC) named...
Page 78 - Product Support for WPA; WPA requires software changes to the following:; Supporting a Mixture of WPA and WEP Wireless Clients
User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U B-16 Wireless Networking Basics 202-10065-01 Is WPA Perfect? WPA is not without its vulnerabilities. Specifically, it is susceptible to denial of service (DoS) attacks. If the access point receives two data packets that fail the ...
Page 79 - Changes to Wireless Network Adapters
User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Wireless Networking Basics B-17 202-10065-01 • The new WPA information element To advertise their support of WPA, wireless APs send the beacon frame with a new 802.11 WPA information element that contains the wireless AP's securi...
Page 80 - Changes to Wireless Client Programs
User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U B-18 Wireless Networking Basics 202-10065-01 Changes to Wireless Client Programs Wireless client programs must be updated to permit the configuration of WPA authentication (and preshared key) and the new WPA encryption algorithms...
Page 81 - Appendix C; What You Need To Use a Router with a Broadband Modem; You need to prepare these three things before you begin:; Cabling and Computer Hardware; “Obtaining ISP Configuration
Preparing Your Network to Work with a Router Appendix C-1 202-10065-01 Appendix C Preparing Your Network to Work with a Router This appendix describes how to prepare your network to connect to the Internet through a router and how to verify the readiness of your broadband Internet service from an In...
Page 82 - Windows TCP/IP Configuration Tutorials; Internet Configuration Requirements; NETGEAR Router ISP Guide
User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Appendix C-2 Preparing Your Network to Work with a Router 202-10065-01 For the initial setup of your router, you will need to connect a computer to the router. This computer has to be set to automatically get its TCP/IP configura...
Page 83 - Record Your Internet Connection Information; Fixed or Static IP Address:; home
User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Preparing Your Network to Work with a Router Appendix C-3 202-10065-01 Record Your Internet Connection Information Print this page. Fill in the configuration parameters from your Internet Service Provider (ISP). ISP Login Name: T...
Page 84 - Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking; Windows
User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Appendix C-4 Preparing Your Network to Work with a Router 202-10065-01 Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking Computers access the Internet using a protocol called TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)....
Page 85 - Installing or Verifying Windows Networking Components; Installing a New Adapter
User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Preparing Your Network to Work with a Router Appendix C-5 202-10065-01 Configuring Windows 95, 98, and Me for TCP/IP Networking As part of the computer preparation process, you need to manually install and configure TCP/IP on eac...
Page 86 - Click the Add button.; Installing the Client for Microsoft Networks; If you need the Client for Microsoft Networks:
User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Appendix C-6 Preparing Your Network to Work with a Router 202-10065-01 Installing TCP/IP If you need TCP/IP: a. Click the Add button. b. Select Protocol, and then click Add. c. Select Microsoft. d. Select TCP/IP, and then click O...
Page 87 - Open the Network Panel
User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Preparing Your Network to Work with a Router Appendix C-7 202-10065-01 1. Open the Network Panel • If the Network Neighborhood icon is on the Windows desktop, position your mouse pointer over it and right-click your mouse button....
Page 88 - Verify the Properties IP Address Setting; Click the Properties button.; Selecting the Windows’ Internet Access Method; Local Area Network” and click Next.; Verifying TCP/IP Properties; winipcfg
User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Appendix C-8 Preparing Your Network to Work with a Router 202-10065-01 3. Verify the Properties IP Address Setting a. Click the Properties button. The TCP/IP Properties window displays as shown to the right. By default, the IP Ad...
Page 89 - Configuring Windows NT4, 2000 or XP for IP Networking; To install or verify the necessary components for IP networking:
User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Preparing Your Network to Work with a Router Appendix C-9 202-10065-01 3. From the drop-down box, select your Ethernet adapter. The window is updated to show your settings. They should match the values below if you are using the ...
Page 90 - DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP; b. Select the Network Connections icon; Go to the Network Connection Status window.; Administrator logon access rights are
User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Appendix C-10 Preparing Your Network to Work with a Router 202-10065-01 Configuring DHCP of TCP/IP in Windows XP, 2000, or NT4 There are many similarities in the procedures for different Windows systems when using DHCP to configu...
Page 91 - b. Select “Internet Protocol”, and click
User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Preparing Your Network to Work with a Router Appendix C-11 202-10065-01 3. Go to Properties. a. Click the Properties button to view details about the connection. The TCP/IP details are shown on the Support tab page. b. Select “In...
Page 92 - DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows 2000; Check the Local Area Connection; b. Right click on “Local Area
User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Appendix C-12 Preparing Your Network to Work with a Router 202-10065-01 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows 2000 After you have installed the network card, TCP/IP for Windows 2000 is configured. TCP/IP should be added by defa...
Page 93 - Check the Internet Protocol Properties.; b. Verify that the following items are
User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Preparing Your Network to Work with a Router Appendix C-13 202-10065-01 2. Check the Internet Protocol Properties. a. With “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” selected, click Properties to open the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties ...
Page 94 - DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows NT4; Choose Settings from the Start Menu.
User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Appendix C-14 Preparing Your Network to Work with a Router 202-10065-01 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows NT4 Once you have installed the network card, you need to configure the TCP/IP environment for Windows NT 4.0. Follow...
Page 95 - cmd
User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Preparing Your Network to Work with a Router Appendix C-15 202-10065-01 3. Set the TCP/IP Properties. The TCP/IP Properties dialog box displays. a. Click the IP Address tab . b. Select the radio button marked “Obtain an IP addres...
Page 96 - Configuring the Macintosh for TCP/IP Networking; From the Connect via box, select your; MacOS X
User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Appendix C-16 Preparing Your Network to Work with a Router 202-10065-01 Configuring the Macintosh for TCP/IP Networking Beginning with Macintosh Operating System 7, TCP/IP is already installed on the Macintosh. On each networked ...
Page 97 - Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Macintosh Computers; Configure; Verifying the Readiness of Your Internet Account
User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Preparing Your Network to Work with a Router Appendix C-17 202-10065-01 Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Macintosh Computers To check the TCP/IP configuration after you configured and rebooted your Macintosh, return to the TCP/IP ...
Page 98 - Are Login Protocols Used?; An IP address and subnet mask
User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Appendix C-18 Preparing Your Network to Work with a Router 202-10065-01 In order to share the Internet connection among several computers, your router takes the place of the single computer, and you need to configure it with the ...
Page 99 - Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Windows Computers; Obtain an IP address automatically; You are returned to the Network window.
User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Preparing Your Network to Work with a Router Appendix C-19 202-10065-01 If an ISP technician configured your computer during the installation of the broadband modem, or if you configured it using instructions provided by your ISP...
Page 100 - Using DHCP Server; Restarting the Network
User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Appendix C-20 Preparing Your Network to Work with a Router 202-10065-01 Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Macintosh Computers You may need configuration information from your computer in order to configure the router. Y...
Page 103 - Internet service provider.
User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Glossary Glossary-3 202-10065-01 Like UDP/IP, IPX is a datagram protocol used for connectionless communications. Higher-level protocols, such as SPX and NCP, are used for additional error recovery services. ISP Internet service p...
Page 104 - Wireless Network Name and ESSID.
User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Glossary-4 Glossary 202-10065-01 router A device that forwards data between networks. An IP router forwards data based on IP source and destination addresses. Routing Information Protocol RIP. A protocol in which routers periodic...
Page 107 - Numerics; Index
Index Index-1 Numerics 802.11b B-1 A Ad-Hoc Mode 3-3 ad-hoc mode B-2 B BSSID B-2 C Cat5 cable C-1 Comparison of 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g Wireless Modes 2-3 D DHCP Client ID C-16 DNS server C-19, C-20 domain C-19 E EnterNet C-18 ESSID B-2 F fasteners 3-3 features 2-2 G gateway address C-19, C-20...
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