Netgear WG111T - Manual

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WG111T Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter

These basic setup instructions assume that you will connect to an access point, and you are
not using WEP security. Please refer to the online help and the Reference Manual on your
CD for instructions on configuring security, Ad-hoc mode, or advanced options.
Estimated Completion Time: 5-15 minutes for a notebook PC.

Place the USB Adapter Cradle

You can attach the WG111T Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter
directly to a USB port on your computer, or use the USB
cable to extend the range and obtain better wireless
reception.
Follow these instructions to use the USB cable, plastic
cradle, and velcro provided in the package for better USB
Adapter placement on a notebook or desktop computer:

1. The WG111T Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter comes with

3 pieces of velcro. Locate the one that has a prickly side and
attach it to the plastic cradle on the middle of the outside rear.

2. Insert the WG111T Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter in the plastic

cradle.

3. Place one of the other pieces of velcro on the back of your

notebook monitor near the top for better reception.
Note: The last piece of velcro can be placed on the side of your PC monitor nearest
your wireless access point, if you are using the USB Adapter with a desktop PC.

4. Join the pieces of velcro to attach the USB Adapter in the plastic cradle to the

notebook or desktop monitor.

See the installation instructions for your operating system before attaching the USB cable
to the USB Adapter and your computer.

Windows XP

1. First, install the WG111T software.

a.

Power on your PC, let the operating system boot up completely, and log in as
needed.

b. Insert the Resource CD for the WG111T into

your CD-ROM drive. The CD main page
shown below will load.

c.

Click the

Install Driver & Utility

link.

d. Follow the InstallShield Wizard steps. You will

be prompted to choose the country you are
located in.

e.

Click

Finish

when done. If prompted by a Found New Hardware Wizard to

install a “bootloader device,” do so. Restart your computer, if prompted.

2. N

EXT

,

INSERT

THE

WG111T W

IRELESS

USB 2.0 A

DAPTER

.

a.

Locate an available USB port on your PC. Connect the USB cable to the
WG111T and insert the other end of the cable into the USB slot on your PC.

b. After a short delay,

the Found New
Hardware Wizard
displays. Select
Install the software
automatically
(Recommended) and
click Next.

c.

Next you will be
prompted to enable
the NETGEAR Smart Wireless Settings Utility configuration utility.
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 network
configuration utility.

Note:

If a Windows

XP logo testing
warning appears, click

Continue Anyway

to

proceed.

You will also be prompted to choose the country you are located in. Select
your location from the list.

d. Click

Finish

to complete the installation. You will see the

WG111T system tray icon on the lower right portion of the
Windows task bar.

3. N

OW

,

CONFIGURE

YOUR

WG111T

AND

SAVE

THE

P

ROFILE

.

a.

Click the

icon in the Windows system tray to open the WG111T Smart

Wireless Settings Utility.
The utility opens to the
Settings tab page.

b. Change the Network

Name SSID to match
your network.

Tip:

To view the

available wireless networks, use the drop-down list or the Networks tab and
choose the one you want.

c.

Click

Apply

to activate the connection.

Tip:

Create

work

and

home

profiles. Then, activate whichever one you need for

your current location.

4. F

INALLY

,

VERIFY

WIRELESS

NETWORK

CONNECTIVITY

.

a.

Verify that the status monitor information at the bottom of the utility matches
your wireless network.

b. Check the color of the WG111T icon in the Windows system tray: green or

yellow indicates a working connection; red indicates no connection.

c.

Check the WG111T LED: blinking means attempting to connect; solid indicates a
good connection; off means the WG111T is not plugged in.

d. Verify connectivity to the Internet or network resources.

Note:

If you are unable to connect, see the Troubleshooting chapter of the

Reference Manual on the

NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter

WG111T Resource CD

.