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NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10240-01 April 2007...
Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WG111v3 has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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à l’extérieur, il doit faire l’objet d’une licence.” Europe - EU Declaration of 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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è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni USB2.0 Adapter WG111v3 pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE. Latviski Ar šo deklarç, ka NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2.0 Adapter [Latvian] atbilst Direktîvas 1999/5/EK bûtiskajâm prasîbâm un citiem ar to saistîtajiem WG111v3 noteikumiem. Lietuviø Šiuo deklaruoja, kad šis...
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1999/5/EG. Product and Publication Details WG111v3 Model Number: April 2007 Publication Date: Wireless Adapter Product Family: NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2.0 Adapter WG111v3 Product Name: Home Home or Business Product: English Language: 202-10240-01 Publication Part Number:...
Contents About This Manual Audience, Conventions, and Scope ................. ix Basic Setup What You Need Before You Begin ..................1 Verify System Requirements ..................1 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines ............. 1 What Is in the Box ....................... 2 Default Wireless Settings ....................
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Setting up WEP Encryption Security ................22 Setting up WPA2-PSK Security ..................23 Setting up WPA-PSK Security ..................24 Advanced Settings ....................25 Statistics Page ......................... 26 About Page ........................27 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Tips ....................... 29 Ad Hoc Mode is Not Working Correctly ................30 Default Configuration Settings and Technical Specifications Default Configuration Settings ..................
Tip: This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources. This manual is written according to these specifications: NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2.0 Adapter WG111v3 Product Version Manual Publication Date April 2007 Note: Product updates in English language are available on the NETGEAR website at http://kbserver.netgear.com. v1.0, April 2007...
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NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual v1.0, April 2007...
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, please see the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com.
This User Manual • Warranty and Support information card If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the product. Default Wireless Settings If this is a new wireless network installation, use the factory default settings to set up the network and verify wireless connectivity.
“Network Connections and Wireless Security” on page Follow the instructions below to install the Wireless Adapter. 1. First, install the software. Insert the NETGEAR 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 will open.
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NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows Configuration Utilities. • NETGEAR Smart Wizard: Reveals more information about each network and makes it easier to troubleshoot network connection problems. See “The Smart Wizard Status Bar” on page 7 “Statistics Page”...
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NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual 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). Figure 4 b. Select the wireless network from the drop-down list, and the wizard records your choice.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual 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.
Figure 8 If you selected Europe during the WG111v3 installation, this feature is disabled. The Router/Internet connection indicator is useful in isolating a problem. For example, if you are connected to a router, but not to the Internet, then check the router’s Internet connection.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Figure 9 If you selected Europe during the WG111v3 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 resides on one end of the taskbar in the Microsoft Windows desktop.
WG111v3 program group, select the uninstall option, and follow the screen prompts. • Navigate 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. Basic Setup...
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual 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.
Smart Wizard, then you need to disable the Windows utility. If you are working with the Vista configuration utility, see the online document: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility To disable the Windows Zero Configuration utility: 1.
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 WG111v3 wireless settings. When you have installed the software from the NETGEAR CD, the icon appears on your desktop and in the Windows System Tray.
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NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual You can click a column heading to sort. If many networks use the same channel they can interfere with each other. The Status bar shows your network connection and Internet connection.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual 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 available networks and select the one that you want to use.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Profiles The WG111v3 Smart Wizard uses profiles to store all the settings for a particular wireless network. There are two special profile names: Default and Profile. • Default: The Profile named Default automatically scans for any available network. You cannot change this profile name.
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NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual 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 name of the profile.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Setting up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile The Computer-to-Computer setting uses Ad Hoc mode. Ad Hoc mode is an 802.11 networking framework in which devices or computers communicate directly with each other, without the use of an access point.
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NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual 3. Save your settings in a Profile. a. Click Save Profile. All the configuration settings are saved in this profile. b. Click Apply. c. Click Close to exit the Smart Wizard, or Cancel to return to the previous settings.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual At this point the connection is established. For more information about using ping, see http://kbserver.netgear.com/kb_web_files/N101453.asp. Note: If you cannot connect, see “Placing the USB Adapter Cradle” on page 8. Also,...
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual 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 must set up the Wireless Adapter with the same SSID, wireless security, and security settings as that network.
• Network Name (SSID): The Service Set Identification (SSID) identifies the wireless local area network. Any (First available network) is the default WG111v3 wireless network name (SSID). You may customize it using up to 32 alphanumeric characters. Write your customized wireless network name (SSID) on the line below.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual 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 port in your computer.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual 4. Select Create with Passphrase and enter the passphrase. The configuration utility will automatically generate the WEP keys. Note: The characters are case sensitive. Be sure to use the same passphrase for all the wireless devices in the network.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual b. In the Network Name (SSID) field select the network, or enter the SSID. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is configured in the access point.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual b. In the Network Name (SSID) field select the network, or enter the SSID. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is configured in the access point.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual To receive the benefits of WMM QoS: • The application must support WMM. • You must enable WMM in your Wireless Adapter. • You must enable WMM in your wireless access point or router.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual About Page The About page displays the current software version information. Figure 24 The following information is displayed in the About page: • Regional Domain: This is the region setting for the wireless adapter. The approved channels for the region are automatically scanned.
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NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Network Connections and Wireless Security v1.0, April 2007...
• Check the Windows device manager to see if the WG111v3 is recognized and enabled. Reload the WG111v3 software, if necessary. • Try to install the WG111v3 in a different USB slot on your system if one is available. The LED blinks but the WG111v3 is not The WG111v3 is trying to connect to an access point, but connected to an access point.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Table 4-1. Troubleshooting Tips (continued) Problem Action Two WG111v3 icons are in the system tray. You have an older software version installed on your system and it needs to be removed. See “Removing the Software” on page 2-9or “Upgrading the Wireless Adapter Software”...
Default Configuration Settings and Technical Specifications Default Configuration Settings The following table lists the default settings of your Wireless Adapter. Feature Description Enabled Smart Wizard Wireless Wireless Communication Enabled Wireless Network Name (SSID) Any (first available network) Security Disabled Network Type Infrastructure Transmission Speed Auto...
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 http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm Wireless Configuration Utilities Internet Networking and http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm...