Netgear WG111v3 - 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter driver and firmware
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WG111v3 Installation Guide - Page 1
...'UIDE NETGEAR Wireless-G USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3
These setup instructions assume that you will connect to an access point or wireless router. Estimated completion time: 10 minutes.
Installation
1. First, install the WG111v3 software.
Insert the Resource CD. If the CD main page does not appear, double click Autorun.exe on the CD. a. Click Install the Software. The Check
for Updates window opens...
WG111v3 Product datasheet - Page 1
Wireless-G USB 2.0 Adapter WG111
Data Sheet
Speed and Range with Internet Security
• Good for surfing the Internet, email and online chat • Provides wireless access to your desktop, notebook or public WiFi hotspots • Easy set up with Smart Wizard® installation software • Maximum performance requires use with NETGEAR Wireless-G router
Features • Delivers ...
WG111v3 Product datasheet - Page 2
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Package Contents - Wireless-G USB 2.0 Adapter (WG111) - USB cable - Installation guide - Setup CD - Cradle and fastener - Warranty/Support information card
NETGEAR Related Products: Wireless - Notebooks: Wireless-G PC Card (WG511) - Desktop: Wireless-G PCI Adapter (WG311) - Network - Super-G Router (WGT624) - Wireless-G Router (WGR614) - Gaming Consoles: 54 Mbps Game Adapter (WGE111)
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WG111v3 User Manual - Page 2
... product and software upgrades. NETGEAR, INC. Support Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR, for US & Canada only. For other countries, see your Support information card. E-mail: support@netgear.com
North American NETGEAR website: http://www.netgear.com/support
Trademarks
NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Smart Wizard are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT...
WG111v3 User Manual - Page 3
... Conformity with Regard to R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC
A printed copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity certificate for this product is provided in the WG111v3 product package.
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WG111v3 User Manual - Page 7
... Default Wireless Settings 1-2 Installation ...1-3 Installing the WG111v3 Software 1-3 Connecting the Wireless Adapter 1-4 Using the Smart Wizard to Set up Your Wireless Adapter 1-4 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet 1-8 Smart Wizard Status Bar 1-8 Icon Colors ...1-9 Placing the USB Adapter Cradle 1-10 Removing the Software 1-11 Upgrading the Wireless Adapter Software 1-11...
WG111v3 User Manual - Page 10
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual
For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website in Appendix B, "Related Documents."
Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. website at http://www.netgear.com/support.
How to Use This Manual
The HTML version of this manual includes the following:
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WG111v3 User Manual - Page 11
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual
- Printing a PDF version of the complete manual. Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left corner of any page. • Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left corner of any page in the manual. The PDF version of the complete manual opens in a browser window. • Click the print icon in the upper...
WG111v3 User Manual - Page 13
Chapter 1 Basic Setup
The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2.0 Adapter WG111v3 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, see the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support. This chapter describes how to install your wireless adapter and set up basic ...
WG111v3 User Manual - Page 15
Installation
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual
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 "Network Connections and Wireless Security" on page 2-1. To complete this installation you must: 1. Install the WG111v3 software. 2. ...
WG111v3 User Manual - Page 16
... 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual
Connecting the Wireless Adapter
After you have installed the NETGEAR Smart Wizard, the following screen displays:
Figure 1-2
1. Locate an available USB port on your computer.
Note: If you do not have a USB 2.0 port on your computer, the data rate of the WG111v3 will be limited to the 14 Mbps of the USB 1.1 standard.
2. Insert the wireless...
WG111v3 User Manual - Page 20
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual
Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet
The wireless adapter has indicators that show the status of your connection to a wireless network and to the Internet:
•
Icon: After you install the software, this icon appears on the desktop and in the lower
right of the Windows task bar. It is color coded to show the status of ...
WG111v3 User Manual - Page 21
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual
Understanding the Status Bar (continued)
Join a Network
Connection status
Click Join a Network to open the Connection Wizard.
The status of your network connection. • Connected to Internet. The wireless Internet connection is OK. • Connected to Router. The wireless connection to the router is OK, but the
router is not ...
WG111v3 User Manual - Page 23
... the Windows Start menu to the Control Panel Add or Remove Program item, select
the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2.0 Adapter WG111v3 option, and follow the screen prompts.
Upgrading the Wireless Adapter Software
Upgrades may be available at the NETGEAR website. To install an upgrade, follow these steps. 1. Go to http://www.netgear.com/support. 2. Click the latest version of upgrade. 3. Examine...
WG111v3 User Manual - Page 25
... utility: 1. Insert the wireless adapter into an Express card slot in your computer. 2. Go to Windows Start menu and select Network Connections. 3. On the Network connections screen, select the Wireless Network Connection and right-click to
choose the Properties option.
Figure 2-1
4. Click the Wireless Networks tab. Then clear the Use Windows to configure my wireless settings check box.
2-1 v1...
WG111v3 User Manual - Page 26
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual
Understanding the Smart Wizard
These instructions explain how to use the NETGEAR WG111v3 Smart Wizard to change the Wireless Adapter wireless settings. When you have installed the software from the Resource CD, the icon appears on your desktop and in the Windows System Tray. The Windows System Tray is located on the Windows taskbar. You ...
WG111v3 User Manual - Page 34
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual
c. In the Network Name (SSID) field, select a network or enter the SSID.
Figure 2-7
Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly the SSID used by the access point.
3. Save your settings in a profile. a. Click Save Profile. All the configuration settings are saved in this profile. b. Click ...
WG111v3 User Manual - Page 36
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual
5. Verify wireless connectivity between your peer devices. a. On the Windows taskbar click Start, and then click Run. b. Assuming the target PC is configured with 192.168.0.1 as its IP address, type ping -t 192.168.0.1 and then click OK.
Figure 2-9
c. This sends a continuous ping to the device with the 192.168.0.1 static IP address. The...
WG111v3 User Manual - Page 47
... good signal strength.
The wireless adapter is not connected to the USB port properly or the WG111v3 software is not loaded. • Remove and reinsert the wireless adapter. • Check the Windows device manager to see if the wireless
adapter is recognized and enabled. Reload the WG111v3 software, if necessary. • Try to install the wireless adapter in a different USB slot on your system...
WG111v3 User Manual - Page 48
... is physically
connected to the Ethernet network. 2. Make sure that the IP addresses and the Windows
networking parameters are all configured correctly. See the link to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing"
on page B-1.
3. Restart the cable or DSL modem, router, access point, and computer.
Viewing the IP address.
To view the wireless adapter IP address, click the WG111v3 icon to open the...