Page 2 - Technical Support; For customer support see; Statement of Conditions
ii v3.0, January 2007 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: [email protected] North American NE...
Page 5 - Product and Publication Details
v3.0, January 2007 v Product and Publication Details Suomi [Finnish] NETGEAR, Inc. vakuuttaa täten että NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2.0 Adapter WG111v2 tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen. Svenska [Swedish] Härmed int...
Page 7 - Contents
vii v3.0, January 2007 Contents About This Manual Audience, Conventions, and Scope ................................................................................. ix Basic Setup What You Need Before You Begin ..................................................................................... 1 V...
Page 9 - This manual uses the following typographical conventions:
ix v3.0, January 2007 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: This manual uses ...
Page 11 - Basic Setup; “Network Connections and Wireless Security” on page 11; What You Need Before You Begin; Verify System Requirements
1 v3.0, January 2007 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 ...
Page 12 - What Is in the Box; NETGEAR CD; Default Wireless Settings; ANY
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual 2 v3.0, January 2007 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...
Page 13 - Installation Instructions; Next
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual 3 v3.0, January 2007 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 “Net...
Page 14 - When the Windows software installation is complete, click Finish.; NETGEAR Smart Wizard:; Reveals more information about each network and makes it; Windows Zero Configuration Utility:; See the Windows documentation or see the link to
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual 4 v3.0, January 2007 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 com...
Page 15 - Use the Smart Wizard to set up your Wireless Adapter; Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). These
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual 5 v3.0, January 2007 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). b. Select the wireless network from the drop-down list, and the wizard...
Page 16 - The; Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet; “The; Smart Wizard Status Bar:; Clicking on the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard. The
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual 6 v3.0, January 2007 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. ...
Page 17 - The Smart Wizard Status Bar
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual 7 v3.0, January 2007 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. • Connection Status: The color show...
Page 18 - Icon Colors; Placing the USB Adapter Cradle; Insert the Wireless Adapter in the plastic cradle.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual 8 v3.0, January 2007 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 resid...
Page 19 - Removing the Software; You can remove the Wireless Adapter software in these two ways:
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual 9 v3.0, January 2007 3. Place one of the other pieces of loop and hook fastener on the back of the monitor near the top for better reception. 4. Join the pieces of the fastener to attach the USB Adapter in the plastic cradle to the noteboo...
Page 20 - Upgrading the Wireless Adapter Software; Go to
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual 10 v3.0, January 2007 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. Exam...
Page 21 - Network Connections and Wireless Security; Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility; To disable the Windows Zero Configuration utility:
11 v3.0, January 2007 Network Connections and Wireless Security This chapter explains how to use your Wireless Adapter to connect to your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and how to set up wireless security for the Wireless Adapter so that it matches the wireless security settings for your network...
Page 22 - Understanding the Smart Wizard; Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual 12 v3.0, January 2007 Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain how to use the NETGEAR WG111v2 Smart Wizard to change the WG111v2 wireless settings. When you have installed the software from the NETGEAR CD , the icon appear...
Page 23 - “Finding a Network” on page 14
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual 13 v3.0, January 2007 The screen shows the following information for each network scanned: • Network Name (SSID): The name assigned to a wireless network. This is the same as the SSID or ESSID configuration parameter. Note that as a securi...
Page 24 - Finding a Network; Use the
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual 14 v3.0, January 2007 Finding a Network During the Wireless Adapter software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. After installation you can use the Find a Network button on the Network tab at any time to view the a...
Page 25 - “The Smart Wizard Status Bar” on page 7; Profiles; cannot change this profile name.; Adding Profiles; Connect to an access point or router with the 802.11; Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual 15 v3.0, January 2007 The Smart Wizard initiates your wireless connection. You can use the Status Bar to verify your network connection. For more information, see “The Smart Wizard Status Bar” on page 7 . Profiles The WG111v2 Smart Wizard ...
Page 26 - Apply; “The Smart Wizard
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual 16 v3.0, January 2007 1. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings page opens. 2. Enter the network settings. a. In the Network Type section, be sure that Access Point (Infrastructure) is selected. b. In the Profile box, type the...
Page 29 - Click Initiate Ad Hoc. The Ad Hoc Setting dialog box opens:
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual 19 v3.0, January 2007 At this point the connection is established. For more information about using ping, see http://kbserver.netgear.com/kb_web_files/N101453.asp . Starting a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 1. On the Sett...
Page 30 - Wireless Security; For more information about wireless security, see the Web link to; Know Your Wireless Network Settings
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual 20 v3.0, January 2007 Wireless Security Many networks use wireless security to encrypt wireless data communications. If you try to connect to a network with wireless security the Smart Wizard detects it. Before you can use that network you...
Page 31 - Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings; are
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual 21 v3.0, January 2007 Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings Print this form, fill in the configuration parameters and put it in a safe place for possible future reference. For an existing wireless network, the person who set u...
Page 32 - Setting up WEP Encryption Security
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual 22 v3.0, January 2007 Setting up WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to configure WEP Encryption Security. 1. Run the Wireless Adapter Smart Wizard. a. Make sure the software is installed and the Wireless Adapter is into the USB...
Page 33 - Setting up WPA2-PSK Security
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual 23 v3.0, January 2007 4. Select Create with Passphrase and enter the passphrase. The configuration utility will automatically generate the WEP keys. If the passphrase method is not available in the other devices, you must manually enter th...
Page 34 - “Wireless; Setting up WPA-PSK Security
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual 24 v3.0, January 2007 b. In the Network Name (SSID) field select the network, or enter the SSID. c. In the Security section, select WPA2-PSK [AES]. For more information about WPA2-PSK security, see the Web link to “Wireless Communications”...
Page 35 - For more information on WPA security, see the Web link to; Click Close to exit the Smart Wizard.; Advanced Settings; matches exactly what is configured in the access point.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual 25 v3.0, January 2007 b. In the Network Name (SSID) field select the network, or enter the SSID. c. In the Security section, select WPA-PSK [TKIP]. For more information on WPA security, see the Web link to “Wireless Communications” on page...
Page 36 - Statistics Page; A real time graph identifying the total, receive, and; Transmit Statistics:
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual 26 v3.0, January 2007 Statistics Page The Statistics page provides real time and historical trend information on the data traffic and performance of your wireless adapter. • Transmit/Receive Performance (%): A real time graph identifying t...
Page 37 - About Page; The following information is displayed in the About page:; Smart Wireless Utility:; The version and date of the Smart Wizard.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual 27 v3.0, January 2007 About Page The About page displays the current software version information. The following information is displayed in the About page: • Regional Domain: This is the region setting for the wireless adapter. The approv...
Page 39 - “Connecting to Wireless; Troubleshooting Tips; . Unless you can solve a; The Smart Wizard keeps asking me to save my settings; before you close the Smart Wizard.
29 v3.0, January 2007 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your wireless USB adapter. After each problem description, instructions are given to help you diagnose and solve the problem. For information about connecting to wireless networks and the Internet, see “Con...
Page 40 - Ad Hoc mode is not working correctly; I cannot connect to the AP that I want from the Networks Tab.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual 30 v3.0, January 2007 Ad Hoc mode is not working correctly You need to click the Initiate Ad Hoc button before you click Apply . Here is how you start an Ad Hoc network: 1. Fill in the Network Name (SSID). 2. Select the Computer-to-Compute...
Page 41 - The Wireless Adapter is not getting an IP address; “Placing the USB
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual 31 v3.0, January 2007 The Wireless Adapter is not getting an IP address You probably upgraded your Wireless Adapter software and did not reboot your system. To get an IP address assigned, you can either restart your computer or choose anot...
Page 43 - Default Configuration Settings
33 v3.0, January 2007 Default Configuration Settings and Technical Specifications Default Configuration Settings The following table lists the default settings of your Wireless Adapter. Feature Description Smart Wizard Enabled Wireless Wireless Communication Enabled Wireless Network Name (SSID) Any ...
Page 44 - Technical Specifications
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual 34 v3.0, January 2007 Technical Specifications This table below describes technical specifications for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2.0 Adapter WG111v2. Antennas Printed internal antenna Standards 802.11g, 802.11b Radio Data Rate 1, 2, ...
Page 45 - Related Documents
35 v3.0, January 2007 Related Documents This appendix provides links to reference documents you can use to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product. Document Link Windows XP and Vista Wireless Configuration Utilities http://documentation.netgear.com/referen...
