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1. Es Note You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID ES matches exactly what is configured in the access point c Inthe Security section select WPA PSK TKIP For more information see the link to Wireless Communications in Appendix B 3 Save your settings in a Profile a Click the Save Profile button All the configuration settings are saved in this profile b Click Apply and then click Close to exit the Smart Wizard 2 15 v2 0 February 2007 NETGEAR 108 Mpbs Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WG111T User Manual Advanced Settings The Advanced Settings should normally work in their default settings On the Settings tab click the Advanced Settings button to display the dialog box shown below Advanced Wireless Mode IV 108Mbps 802 119 2 4GHz 24GHz Preamble F Transmit Power IV 11Mbps 802 11b 2 4GHz Fragmentation Threshold RTSICTS Threshold Use Defaut i Cancel Figure 2 12 Statistics Page The Statistics page provides real time and historical trend information on the data traffic and performance of your wireless adapter NETGEAR WG111T SMART WIZARD Wireless Assistant Settings Networks Statistics About e N E T G E A R Selected Adapter NETGEAR WG111T 108Mbps Wireless USB2 I v Transmit Receive Performance Z Transmit Statistics Tx Mbps 0 02 Tx Packets s 25 Total Tx Packets Tx Error
2. v2 0 February 2007 NETGEAR 108 Mpbs Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WG111T User Manual Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the D icon to open the Smart Wizard so you can view the status bar The Smart Wizard Settings page opens The status bar is located at the bottom of the Settings page Channel Security Throughput Signal strength V NETGEAR 00 0F B5 00 1A E0 C Wireless network Find a Network Find a Network EN PM status Figure 1 6 Cancel The following table describes how to interpret the Smart Wizard status bar Understanding the Status Bar Wireless network Identifies which wireless network you have joined Security Locked security enabled Unlocked security not enabled Channel The wireless channel used by the network If many wireless networks in your area use the same channel they can interfere with one another Throughput Wireless throughput measured in Mega bits per second If your computer has a USB v1 1 port the WG111T is limited to that port s maximum speed which is 14 Mbps Signal strength More dots indicates a stronger signal Usually you will experience higher throughput when the signal is strongest Find a Network Click Find a Network to open the Connection Wizard Connection Identifies the status of your network connection status Connected to Internet Wireless Internet connection is OK Connected to Router Wireless connection to t
3. NETGEAR 108 Mpbs Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WG111T User Manual Table 3 1 Troubleshooting Tips continued Problem Action Throughput is only 54 Mbps or only 14 Mbps The WG111 108 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter can operate at faster speeds At 54 Mbps you are probably connecting to a standard 802 11g network f you do not have a USB 2 0 port on your PC the throughput is limited to the 14 Mbps of the USB 1 1 standard The Smart Wizard keeps asking me to save settings Two WG111T icons are in the system tray If you change the settings the Smart Wizard offers you the chance to save the changes To avoid this prompt simply click Apply before you close the Smart Wizard You have an older software version installed on your system and it needs to be removed See Removing the WG111T Software in Chapter 1or Upgrading the WG111T Software in Chapter 1 can connect to the access point but not the other computers on the network or to the Internet This could be a physical layer problem or a network configuration problem 1 Check to make sure that the access point 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 in Appendix B 3 Restart the cable or DSL modem router access point and computer Viewing the IP address To
4. NETGEAR 108 Mpbs Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WG111T User Manual gu n mM L nw NETGEAR Inc 4500 Great Am way Santa Clar eR peos e 202 10056 03 Technical Support Please refer to the support information card that shipped with your product By registering your product at http www netgear com register we can provide you with faster expert technical support and timely notices of product and software upgrades NETGEAR INC Support Information Phone 1 888 NETGEAR for US amp Canada only For other countries see your Support information card E mail support netgear com Web site http www netgear com Statement of Conditions In the interest of improving internal design operational function and or reliability NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product s or circuit layout s described herein 2007 NETGEAR Inc NETGEAR the NETGEAR logo The Gear Guy and Everybody s Connecting are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR Inc in the United States and or other countries Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Information is subject to change without notice All rights reserv
5. Write down the settings for any profiles that you want to save They will not be retained Download the upgrade from the NETGEAR website Support page Remove the WGI11T software from your laptop computer Remove the WG111T adapter from your laptop computer and if prompted restart your computer Run the installer that you downloaded the file ends in exe Follow the installer instructions and if prompted then restart your laptop computer v2 0 February 2007 Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security This chapter explains how to use your Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter to connect to your Wireless Local Area Network WLAN and how to set up wireless security for the Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter so that it matches the wireless security settings for your network If you chose the Windows XP or Windows Vista Zero Configuration utility during installation and now you want to use the 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 Attach the wireless adapter to a USB port for your computer 2 Go to Windows Start menu and select Network Connections 3 On the Network connections page select the Wireless Network Connection and right click to choose the Properties optio
6. February 2007 NETGEAR 108 Mpbs Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WG111T User Manual You will be prompted to let the wizard help you connect to a network recommended NETGEAR Wireless Adapter NETGEAR SMAST WIZARD Do you want help connecting to a wireless network Yes recommended C No wantto configure it myself Figure 1 3 c Click Next to accept 4 Connect to a wireless network a Select the wireless network from the drop down list and the wizard records your choice NETGEAR Wireless Adapter NETGEAR r DMATTWIZARD Connecting to your wireless network l Available wireless networks are listed 1 Selecting Network below Select a wireless network from the list and click Next Network Name SSID Signal NETGEAR 10096 85 44 Hidden NETGEAR PTP 8496 8496 8296 v A Note If you do not see your network name please make sure your wireless router is powered on Figure 1 4 Es Note Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name SSID These JEN networks are in the drop down list but the Network Name SSID is blank b Ifthe network uses security then the Smart Wizard detects it c Follow the Wizard steps for Security if used and for saving a Profile 1 6 v2 0 February 2007 NETGEAR 108 Mpbs Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WG111T User Manual d After you have reviewed the settings click Finish The WGII1IT icon 4 appears in the system tray
7. Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver s e Consult a dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for assistance FCC Caution Any change or modification to the product not expressly approved by Netgear could void the user s authority to operate the device FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements SAR Statement The Netgear WG111T has been tested for body worn Specific Absorption Rate SAR compliance The FCC has established detailed SAR requirements and has established that these requirements have been met while installed in host notebook computer RF Exposure Information The radio module has been evaluated under FCC Bulletin OET 65C 01 01 and found to be compliant to the requirements as set forth in CFR 47 Sections 2 1093 and 15 247 b 4 addressing RF Exposure from radio frequency devices This model meets the applicable government requirements for exposure to radio frequency waves The highest SAR level measured for this device was 0 74 W kg Canadian Department of Communications Industry Canada IC Notice This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 and RSS 210 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 et CNR 210 du Canada To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding Equipment or its transmit antenna that is installed outdoors is subject to li
8. G E A R Selected Adapter MAESA r Profiles Networks Statistics About Profile Network Name SSID NETGEAR111 Tofile Delete Profile Advanced Settings Network Type Mg pa Access Point Infrastructure L E Computer to computer Ad Hoc Figure 2 4 2 Enter the network settings a Inthe Network Type section be sure that Access Point Infrastructure is selected b In the Profile box type the name of the profile c Inthe Network Name SSID field select a network or enter the SSID d 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 the Save Profile button All the configuration settings are saved in this profile b Click Apply and then click Close to exit the wizard or Cancel to return to the previous settings 2 6 v2 0 February 2007 NETGEAR 108 Mpbs Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WG111T User Manual 4 Verify wireless connectivity to your network Use a browser to connect to the Internet or check for file and printer access on your network You can check the status bar in the Smart Wizard for the current connection status Note If you cannot connect see Chapter 3 Troubleshooting For problems with gt accessing network resources the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be inst
9. Profile a Click the Save Profile button All the configuration settings are saved in this profile b Click Apply and then click Close to exit the configuration utility Setting up WPA2 PSK Security Follow the steps below to configure WPA2 PSK Security 1 Run the WG111T Smart Wizard a Make sure the WGIIIT software is installed and the WGI1IT is fully inserted in a USB port in your computer b Use the D icon to open the Smart Wizard The Settings tab page opens 2 13 v2 0 February 2007 NETGEAR 108 Mpbs Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WG111T User Manual 2 Configure the Security settings NETGEAR WG111T SMART WIZARD Wireless Assistant Settings Networks Statistics About e N E T G E A R Selected Adapter NETGEAR WG111T 108Mbps Wireless USB2 v Profiles Profile Save Piofie Network Name SSID ECT NETGEAR C Disable fe Advanced Settings 2 wraz PSK AES E C WEP Network Type c Access Point infrastructure C N Computer to computer Ad Hoc c v oue NETGEAR 00 0F B5 00 14 EQ Help Find a Network Cancel Figure 2 10 In the Profile box select the profile or type in a profile name In the Network Name SSID field select the network or enter the SSID EN Note You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is configured in the access point c Inthe Sec
10. 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 NETGEAR WG111T SMART WIZARD Wireless Assistant x Settings Networks Statistics About l N E T G E A R Selected Adapter AATA AEE ASELA T r Profiles fee Delete Profile Network Name SSID 1 a Security NETGEARTTI E Disable Advanced Settings Network Type c A5 ga Access Point Infrastructure C SS Computer to computer Ad Hoc w NETGEAR111 00 0F B5 E5 61 FC Help Find a Network Figure 1 5 5 Use the status bar to verify your wireless connectivity For more details about connecting see Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet on page 1 7 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet Note The maximum speed of a USB v2 0 port is 480 Mbps If your computer has a USB v1 1 port the WG111T is limited to that port s maximum speed which is 14 Mbps The WGI111T has indicators in three locations that show the status of your connection to a wireless network and to the Internet e WGIIIT Icon After you install the WG111T software the D icon appears on the desktop and in the lower right of the Windows task bar It is color coded to show the status of the connection 1 7 v2 0 February 2007 NETGEAR 108 Mpbs Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter W
11. kitas 1999 5 EB Direktyvos nuostatas Nederlands Hierbij verklaart NETGEAR Inc dat het toestel NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Dutch Adapter WG111T in overeenstemming is met de essenti le eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999 5 EG Malti Hawnhekk NETGEAR Inc jiddikjara li dan NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Maltese Adapter WG111T jikkonforma mal tiijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti orajn relevanti li hemm fid Dirrettiva 1999 5 EC Magyar Alulirott NETGEAR Inc nyilatkozom hogy a NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Hungarian Adapter WG111T megfelel a vonatkoz alapvet k vetelm nyeknek s az 1999 5 EC ir nyelv egy b el r sainak Polski Polish Niniejszym NETGEAR Inc ooewiadcza e NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WG111T jest zgodny z zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozosta ymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999 5 EC Portugu s NETGEAR Inc declara que este NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Portuguese WG111T est conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposi es da Directiva 1999 5 CE Slovensko NETGEAR Inc izjavlja da je ta NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Slovenian WGIILIT v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi dolo ili direktive 1999 5 ES iv v2 0 February 2007 Slovensky NETGEAR Inc t mto vyhlasuje Ze NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Slovak WGI
12. spaces below e Passphrase method These characters are case sensitive Enter a word or group of printable characters and click the Generate Keys button Not all wireless devices support the passphrase method e Manual method These values are not case sensitive For 64 bit WEP enter 10 hex digits any combination of 0 9 or a f For 128 bit WEP enter 26 hex digits Key 1 Key 2 Key 3 Key 4 f WPA2 PSK or WPA PSK Authentication is Used Passphrase These characters are case sensitive Enter a word or group of printable characters When you use WPA PSK the other devices in the network will not connect unless they are set to WPA PSK as well and are configured with the correct Passphrase v2 0 February 2007 NETGEAR 108 Mpbs Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WG111T User Manual Setting up WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to configure WEP Encryption Security 1 Run the WGIIIT Smart Wizard a Make sure the WG111T software is installed and the WG111T is connected to the USB port in your computer b Use the 4 icon to open the Smart Wizard The Settings tab page opens NETGEAR WG111T SMART WIZARD Wireless Assistant Settings Networks Statistics About l N E T G E A R Selected Adapter NETGEAR WG111T 108Mbps Wireless USB2 7 r Profiles Profile Save Profile Delete Profile Name SSID a Security NETGEAR C Disable C WPAPS Advanced Settings J VENPSKTRIEI Network T
13. 128 bit WEP data encryption WPA2 PSK and WPA PSK Limited 1 year warranty v2 0 February 2007 NETGEAR 108 Mpbs Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WG111T User Manual A 2 v2 0 February 2007 Appendix B 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 Internet Networking and TCP IP Addressing Wireless Communications Preparing a Computer for Network Access Virtual Private Networking VPN Glossary http documentation netgear com reference enu winzerocfg index htm http documentation netgear com reference enu tcpip index htm http documentation netgear com reference enu wireless index htm http documentation netgear com reference enu wsdhcp index htm http documentation netgear com reference enu vpn index htm http documentation netgear com reference enu glossary index htm B 1 v2 0 February 2007
14. 6 19 56 Access Poir f NETGEAR none 56 O0 09 5B 9C 77 F4 Access Poir can interfere with each f NETGEARppp WPAPSK 5 00 04 0E 11 22 35 Access Poir y other gt Scan Status Scan Completed The Status bar shows NETGEAR111 your network connection 00 0F BS E5 61 FC and Internet connection Hep Find a Network Connect sem Close Figure 2 2 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 security measure some wireless access points do not broadcast their SSID In such cases the SSID field will be blank even though the rest of the information will still be displayed Channel The channel determines which operating frequency will be used Security Identifies whether the wireless network uses security settings such as WEP WPA2 PSK or WPA PSK Signal Identifies the signal strength of the communications MAC Address Identifies the hardware address MAC Address of the wireless device broadcasting this information Mode Identifies the type of wireless network Access Point Infrastructure or Computer to Computer Ad Hoc The buttons located at the bottom of the Networks tab are Help Display online help Find a Network Find and connect to a network See Finding a Network on page 2 4 Connect Connect to the network tha
15. B In addition to the WG111T wireless security features you should also configure appropriate LAN network security features such as requiring a user name and password to access the shared resources in your network 2 10 v2 0 February 2007 NETGEAR 108 Mpbs Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WG111T User Manual 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 up the network will be able to provide this information Network Name SSID The Service Set Identification SSID identifies the wireless local area network Any First available network is the default WG111T 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 Note The SSID in the wireless access point is the SSID you configure in the wireless USB adapter For the access point and wireless nodes to communicate with each other all must be configured with the same SSID Wireless network name SSID If WEP Authentication is Used WEP Encryption key size Identify one 64 bit or 128 bit The encryption key size must the wireless network settings Data Encryption WEP Keys There are two methods for creating WEP data encryption keys Whichever method you use record the key values in the
16. G111T User Manual Smart Wizard Status Bar Clicking on the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard The status bar at the bottom of the page shows details about your wireless and Internet connection See Smart Wizard Status Bar on page 1 9 e WGlll 108 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter LED The LED on the wireless USB adapter shows the network connection Solid indicates a connection The LED blinks when the wireless USB adapter is looking for a network association WG111T Icon Colors The WG111T icon is on the desktop and in the Windows System Tray SysTray The System Tray resides on one end of the taskbar in the Microsoft Windows desktop has a connection with another wireless node Color Condition Description Red The wireless USB adapter The wireless USB adapter is not able to link to any other has no connection to any wireless node or the link is lost Check your configuration or aand other wireless node try moving to a location where the wireless signal quality is better Yellow The wireless USB adapter The wireless link is weak You may need to move to a better f has a connection with another spot such as closer to the wireless access point Also look ag wireless node for possible interference such as a 2 4 GHz cordless phone or large metal surface Green The wireless USB adapter The wireless USB adapter has established good communication with an access point and the signal quality is strong
17. IIT sp a z kladn po iadavky a v etky pr slu n ustanovenia Smernice 1999 5 ES Suomi NETGEAR Inc vakuuttaa t ten ett NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Finnish WGIIIT tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999 5 EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sit koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen Svenska H rmed intygar NETGEAR Inc att denna utrustningstyp st r verensst mmelse med Swedish de v sentliga egenskapskrav och vriga relevanta best mmelser som framg r av direktiv 1999 5 EG Product and Publication Details Model Number WG111T Publication Date February 2007 Product Family Wirless Adapter Product Name NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WG111T Home or Business Product Home Language English Publication Part Number 202 10056 03 v2 0 February 2007 vi v2 0 February 2007 Contents About This Manual G nventions POROUS and SCOPE aues orca Kopp ta DOR ER PA FP ana XR Fo iua at ER AA eu Re a ODE E dA uS i uio gui TME MODA eec ii How ta Prini this MEON M diia E aA AAA ji Chapter 1 Basic Setup What You Need Before You Begin eiectum crar dic e ec EA 1 1 veiy System BequiFelfieblls sirencrescanie innan RNR 1 1 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines nmmssssssessssssrsrrrssrrsrssssrsrssssrs snaran 1 2 aa AEAT E T em rm 1 3 TESTI Default Wireless SOUS ceciiodatericidu knn nannan ELE RP TEQREE RES RR EpL RATS SM DS 1 3 zu MM d 1 4 Connecting to Wi
18. alled and configured properly on your computers Please refer to Internet Networking and TCP IP Addressing in Appendix B 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 For example this mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with file and print sharing enabled and you want to exchange files directly between them Note Ad Hoc mode will not work using DHOP settings Ad Hoc mode requires either gt static IP addresses such as 192 168 0 1 or the IPX protocol For instructions on setting up static IP addresses on a Windows PC refer to the PC Networking Tutorial on the NETGEAR CD To create an Ad Hoc mode profile 1 Use the 4 icon to open the Smart Wizard The Settings page opens NETGEAR WG111T SMART WIZARD Wireless Assistant E XI Settings Networks Statistics About IN eo N E T G E A R Selected Adapter NETGEAR WG111T 108Mbps Wireless USB2 Y Profiles Profile z Save Profile Delete Profile a Security Disable Network Name SSID NETGEAR 1 zi Advanced Settings Network Type E p Access Point Infrastructure cM amputer Ad Hock 06 0F B5 7F ED F3 Help Find a Network Figure 2 5 2 7 v2 0 Fe
19. bruary 2007 NETGEAR 108 Mpbs Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WG111T User Manual 2 Enter the network settings a Select Computer to Computer Ad Hoc for the Network Type b Select or enter the Network Name SSID for the Ad Hoc network c Inthe Profile box type the name of the profile d Click Apply 3 Save your settings in a Profile a Click the Save Profile button 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 4 Configure the PC network settings a Configure each PC with either a static IP address or with the IPX protocol EN Note For instructions on configuring static IP addresses refer to the networking tutorial on your NETGEAR CD b Restart the PCs 5 Verify wireless connectivity between your peer devices Use the Ping program a Onthe Windows taskbar click the Start button and then click Run CENE Type the name of a program folder document or Internet resource and Windows will open it For you Cancel Browse Figure 2 6 2 8 v2 0 February 2007 NETGEAR 108 Mpbs Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WG111T User Manual b Assuming the target PC is configured with 192 168 0 1 as its IP address type ping t 192 168 0 1 andthen click OK This will cause a continuous ping to be sent to the device with the 192 168 0 1 static IP address The ping respons
20. censing Pour emp cher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l objet d une licence il doit tre utilis l int rieur et devrait tre plac loin des fen tres afin de fournir un cran de blindage maximal Si le mat riel ou son antenne d mission est install l ext rieur il doit faire l objet d une licence Europe EU Declaration of Conformity A printed copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity certificate for this product is provided in the WG111T product package esky NETGEAR Inc t mto prohlaSuje Ze tento NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Czech Adapter WGI11IT je ve shodi se z kladn mi po adavky a dal mi pe slu nymi ustanoven mi smirnice 1999 5 ES Dansk Undertegnede NETGEAR Inc erklaerer herved at falgende udstyr NETGEAR 108 Mbps Danish Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WG111T overholder de v sentlige krav og vrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999 5 EF Deutsch Hiermit erkl rt NETGEAR Inc dass sich das Ger t NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless USB German 2 0 Adapter WG111T in bereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den brigen einschlagigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999 5 EG befindet iii v2 0 February 2007 Eesti Kaesolevaga kinnitab NETGEAR Inc seadme NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Estonian Adapter WG111T vastavust direktiivi 1999 5 E p hin uetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohaste
21. d Onthe Smart Wizard screen click Next to proceed with the Smart Wizard setup v2 0 February 2007 NETGEAR 108 Mpbs Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WG111T User Manual 2 Now connect the wireless USB adapter NETGEAR Wireless Adapter NETGEAR MARTWIZARD Next please do the following 1 Shut down your computer 2 Plug your VG111T adapter into an available USB slot 3 Re start your computer 4 Continue with the on screen instructions Lej Figure 1 2 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 See Placing the USB Adapter Cradle on page 1 10 b Restart your computer You will be prompted to select the country where you are located c Select the country and click Agree 3 Use the Smart Wizard to set up your wireless USB adapter a Windows 2000 users go to Step b Windows XP or Vista users can set up the wireless adapter with the 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 e Windows configuration utilities See the Windows documentation or Using Windows XP and Vista Wireless Configuration Utilities at http documentation netgear com reference enu winzerocfg index htm b Click Next to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard 1 5 v2 0
22. e should change to reply Request timed out Request timed out Reply from 192 168 6 1 bytes 32 time 46ms TTL 127 Reply from 192 168 089 1 bytes 32 time 4ims TTL 127 Reply from 192 168 8 1 bytes 32 time 3 ms TTL 127 Figure 2 7 At this point the connection is established Note If you cannot connect see Removing the WG111T Software in Chapter 1 For problems with accessing network resources the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on your computers See the link to Internet Networking and TCP IP Addressing in Appendix B Starting a Computer to Computer Ad Hoc Network Connection 1 On the Settings tab page of the Smart Wizard select or type the Network Name SSID 2 Select the Computer to Computer Ad Hoc network type 3 Click Initiate Ad Hoc The Ad Hoc Setting dialog box opens Ad Hoc Setting Start Ad Hoc 2 4GHz 802 11g Channel Automatic w Cancel Figure 2 8 4 Inthe Start Ad Hoc field choose the wireless standard 802 11a 802 11b or 802 11g for your Ad Hoc computer to computer network 2 9 v2 0 February 2007 NETGEAR 108 Mpbs Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WG111T User Manual 5 Inthe Channel field Automatic should work If you notice interference problems with another nearby wireless device select a channel that is not being used by any other wireless networks near your wireless adapter Use
23. ed Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802 11 Specifications Actual data throughput will vary Network conditions and environmental factors including volume of network traffic building materials and construction and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WG111T 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 These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used according to the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which is found by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna v2 0 February 2007 Increase the separation between the equipment or devices e
24. el To delete Windows XP Hotfix SP2 Q815485 1 Click Start point to Control Panel and then double click Add Remove Programs 2 Click Windows XP Hotfix SP2 Q815485 and then click Remove You may receive an error message that states that some program on the computer may not work correctly if the update is removed e You can ignore this error message and then click Yes to remove the update 3 Restart your computer and rerun the Smart Display Setup Wizard This should solve your connection issue You can restore this hotfix by following the link below http microsoft com downloads details aspx Familyld2009D8425 CE2B 47A4 ABEC 274845DC9E91 amp displaylang en 3 3 v2 0 February 2007 NETGEAR 108 Mpbs Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WG111T User Manual 3 4 v2 0 February 2007 Appendix A Technical Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WGIIIT Antennae 1 Integrated internal antenna Standards 802 119 802 11b Radio Data Rate 1 2 5 5 6 9 11 12 18 24 36 48 54 and 108 Mbps Auto Rate Sensing Frequency 2 4GHz to 2 5GHz CCK and OFDM Modulation Power 5V Bus powered Emissions FCC CE Bus interface USB 5V Provided drivers Microsoft Vista Windows XP and Windows 2000 Operating Environment Operating temperature 0 to 45 degree C Encryption Warranty 40 bit also called 64 bit and
25. er 1 Troubleshooting Tips Use the information below to solve common problems you may encounter Also refer to the knowledge base on the NETGEAR website at http www netgear com support main asp Table 3 1 Troubleshooting Tips Problem Action The LED is not lit The WG111T is not connected to the USB port properly or the WG111T software is not loaded Remove and reinsert the WG111T Check the Windows device manager to see if the WG111T is recognized and enabled Reload the WG111T software if necessary Try to install the WG111T in a different USB slot on your system if one is available The LED blinks but the WG111T is not connected to an access point The WG111T is trying to connect to an access point but cannot connect The access point may not be powered on Or the access point and the WG111T are not configured with the same wireless parameters Check the SSID and WEP settings cannot connect to an access point The access point is available and there is good signal strength If the access point is WPA PSK protected you need the correct WPA PSK passphrase Otherwise the WG111T will still be connected to the previous access point and you will not be able to change to the WPA PSK access point If the access point is WEP protected either 64 or 128 bit encryption you will be prompted to enter the WEP encryption security information 3 1 v2 0 February 2007
26. ess adapter The approved channels for the region are automatically scanned Governments regulate the channels used for wireless transmission Operating the wireless adapter in a different region may violate local laws e Driver Version The wireless adapter driver version e Driver Date The wireless adapter driver release date v2 0 February 2007 NETGEAR 108 Mpbs Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WG111T User Manual MAC Address The MAC address of the adapter The Media Access Control address is a unique 48 bit hardware address assigned to every network interface card Some wireless networks will restrict access based on a list of known MAC addresses If you are communicating with such a network you would have to provide the address shown here to the network administrator before you would be allowed to connect Restricting access by MAC address adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your network However unless you use data encryption security the data broadcast over the wireless link is fully exposed IP Address The IP address assigned to this adapter Smart Wireless Utility The version and release date of the Smart Wizard 2 18 v2 0 February 2007 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WGIIIT For information about connecting to wireless networks and the Internet see Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet in Chapt
27. feature xi v2 0 February 2007 User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mpbs Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WG111T Xii v2 0 February 2007 Chapter 1 Basic Setup The NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WGI11IT 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 This chapter describes how to install your WG111 108 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter and set up basic wireless connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network WLAN Advanced wireless network settings are covered in Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security ___ Note Indoors computers can connect to 802 11 wireless networks at distances of several gt hundred feet Because walls do not always block wireless signals others outside your immediate area could access your network It is important to take steps to secure your network from unauthorized access The WG111 108 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter provides highly effective security features which are covered in Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security Deploy the security features appropriate to your needs What You Need Before You Begin You must verify that your computer meets the minimum system requirements and identify the wireless network settings of the wireless network where you will con
28. hange this profile name Profile If you do not enter a name in the Profile Name box then the name Profile is used to save your settings If you do this more than once then you will be asked if you want to replace the previous settings stored in Profile Adding Profiles You can store multiple profiles and recall the one which matches the network you want to join If you use your computer to connect to different wireless networks you can create a profile for each wireless network Then you can easily load the profile that has all the settings that you need to join the network you are using at the time There are two types of wireless network profiles that you can set up e Access Point Infrastructure Connect to an access point or router with the 802 11 infrastructure mode e Computer to Computer Ad Hoc Connect directly to another computer with the 802 11 ad hoc mode For more information see the wireless reference document at http documentation netgear com reference enu wireless index htm 2 5 v2 0 February 2007 NETGEAR 108 Mpbs Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WG111T User Manual Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router Follow these instructions to set up the WG111 108 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter to connect to a wireless access point or router 1 Usethe 4 icon to open the Smart Wizard The Settings page opens NETGEAR WG111T SMART WIZARD Wireless Assistant Settings N E T
29. have metal or metal mesh the effective range will decrease if such materials are between the devices 1 2 v2 0 February 2007 NETGEAR 108 Mpbs Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WG111T User Manual What Is in the Box The product package should contain the following items e NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WG111T Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WG111T e NETGEAR CD including Driver and Configuration Utility Software NETGEAR 108 Mpbs Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WGIIIT User Manual this document Animated Network Properties Configuration Tutorial PC Networking Tutorial e 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 for repair WG111T 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 If this is an addition to an existing wireless network you will need to identify the wireless network and wireless security settings that are already defined Your NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WG111T factory default basic settings are Network Name Service Set Identification SSID Any First available network Note In order for the WG111 108 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter to commun
30. he router is OK but the router is not connected to the Internet 169 254x xor i The wireless connection to the router is OK but there is a problem with the router See Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1 9 v2 0 February 2007 NETGEAR 108 Mpbs Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WG111T User Manual If you right click in the system tray icon you can disable the Internet notification feature by clearing check mark on this line If you do so then only the IP address is shown w Enable Internet Connected Notification Exit Figure 1 7 WG111T LED The LED on the wireless USB adapter indicates the condition of wireless link m LED Meaning rd l p AA Off The WG111T in not plugged in to the PC i A Power save mode default from power up or reset Y Blink Looking for network association On Associated or joined with network Placing the USB Adapter Cradle You can attach the WG111 108 Mbps 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 loop and hook fastener provided in the package for better USB Adapter placement on a notebook computer 1 The WG111 108 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter comes with three black fasteners Locate the one that has a prickly side and attach it to the plastic cradle on the middle of the o
31. icate with a wireless access point or wireless adapter all devices must be set up to use the same wireless network name SSID Network Mode Infrastructure or Ad hoc Infrastructure e Data security WEP WPA2 PSK or WPA PSK encryption Disabled The section below provides instructions for setting up the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WG111T for basic wireless connectivity to an access point The procedures below provide step by step installation instructions for Windows PCs Use the procedure that corresponds to the version of Windows that you are using 1 3 v2 0 February 2007 NETGEAR 108 Mpbs Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WG111T User Manual Installation The instructions in this chapter explain how to install the WG111T to connect to a network with an access point or router Wireless security advanced settings and Computer to Computer Ad Hoc instructions are covered in Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security Follow the instructions below to install the WG111 108 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter 1 First install the WG111T 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 Figure 1 1 b If you are connected to the Internet click Check for Updates If not you can choose to install from the CD c When the Installation Complete message appears click Next
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33. le s tetele English Hereby NETGEAR Inc declares that this NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WG111T is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC Espanol Por medio de la presente NETGEAR Inc declara que el NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless Spanish USB 2 0 Adapter WG111T cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999 5 CE EAAnvikn ME THN NAPOYZA NETGEAR Inc AHAONEI OTI NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless Greek USB 2 0 Adapter WG111T YMMOPOONETAI MPOZ TIX OYZIOAEIZ ANAITHZEIZ KAI TIZ AOINE2 ZXETIKE2 AIATA EIZ TH OAHTIA 1999 5 EK Francais Par la pr sente NETGEAR Inc d clare que l appareil NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless French USB 2 0 Adapter WG111T est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999 5 CE Italiano Con la presente NETGEAR Inc dichiara che questo NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless Italian USB 2 0 Adapter WGI11T conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999 5 CE Latviski Ar o NETGEAR Inc deklarc ka NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Latvian WGIIIT atbilst Direktivas 1999 5 EK b tiskaj m prasibam un citiem ar to saistitajiem noteikumiem Lietuvio Siuo NETGEAR Inc deklaruoja kad Sis NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Lithuanian Adapter WG11IT atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir
34. me SSID and Security Settings sssssssss 2 11 Setting up WEP Encryption SeCUNU iaces sex icona gta aed tle ka Ro VA QU a eek teer Roanne ko ER r Edd 2 12 Setting up WPAZ PSK SOQGUEID sss5ssimmsss sion acti d dead idt alb dut enes bes do eI dul ad eua duas 2 13 Sating up WPA PSK SXSOUEIDE 2 eir rir prp dea bb t eiiis p o ores reto in 2 14 ood S MN Sasser dum Mp e M t x nm bla tol AE Mes rue 2 16 II PAGS e 2 16 POOU E s MN E TT T ANTAR IAEA KOR ee 2 17 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting TIPE NR T TM 3 1 Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working COrreCtly iicet br tnter tnn dI bera deben cce 3 3 Windows AP Occasional Connection Problems rer mend enean 3 3 Appendix A Technical Specifications Appendix B Related Documents viii v2 0 February 2007 About This Manual The NETGEAR 108 Mpbs Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WG11IT User Manual describes how to install configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WGIIIT The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills Conventions Formats and Scope The conventions formats and scope of this manual are described in the following paragraphs e Typographical Conventions This manual uses the following typographical conventions Italics Emphasis books CDs URL names Bold User input e Formats This manual uses
35. n ddress Network Connections v id eo Name Type Status Network Tasks Broadband Create a new a d sbcglobal net Broadband Disconnected Change Windows Firewall settings Habeo Up Vie wireless View available wireless lis Netgear Gal UP Dial up Disconnected networks Disable this network device Q Repair this connection LAN or High Speed Internet A Wired LAN or High Speed Inter Connected PAE ERI EE VE See ery bled Rename this connection Change settings of this B A dese Neri Core Disable a connection a aiiai View Available Wireless Networks Wireless Network Connection 6 Repair Other Places Bridge Connections Control Panel amp network doc Rename Create Shortcut Figure 2 1 v2 0 February 2007 NETGEAR 108 Mpbs Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WG111T User Manual 4 Click the Wireless Networks tab Then clear the Use Windows to configure my wireless settings check box Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain how to use the NETGEAR WGIIIT Smart Wizard to change the WGI111 108 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter wireless settings When you have installed the software from the NETGEAR CD the p icon appears on your desktop and in the Windows System Tray The Windows System Tray is located on the Windows taskbar You can either double click this icon on the desktop or click it in the System Tray at any time to use the Smart Wizard This software automa
36. nect before you can set up your wireless USB adapter and connect Verify System Requirements Before installing the WG111 108 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter make sure that these minimum requirements have been met You must have a computer with A Pentium 300 MHz or higher compatible processor with an available USB 2 0 or 1 1 port Note If you do not have a USB 2 0 port on your PC the throughput of the WG111T E will be limited to the 14 Mbps of the USB 1 1 standard 1 1 v2 0 February 2007 NETGEAR 108 Mpbs Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WG111T User Manual ACD drive e 5 Mbytes of free hard disk space e Windows Vista XP Home XP Professional or 2000 Some versions of Windows may ask for the original Windows operating system installation files to complete the installation of the WGIIIT driver software Note Windows XP users must install SP2 or install the KB822603 Hot fix which fixes SN the USB 2 0 Host controller driver Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines Computers can connect over wireless networks indoors at a range which vary significantly based on the physical location of the computer with the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WGILIT For best results avoid potential sources of interference such as e Large metal surfaces e Microwaves 2 4 GHz Cordless phones In general wireless devices can communicate through walls However if the walls are constructed with concrete or
37. one 56 00 09 58 9C 77 F4 Access Poir f NETGEARppp 6 G WPAPSK 5 00 04 0E 11 22 35 Access Poir w gt Scan Status Scan Completed NETGEAR Wireless Adapter NETGEAR TMART WIZARD Connecting to your wireless network i 61 FC Find a Network Available wireless networks are listed below Select a wireless network from the list and click Next 1 Selecting Network Network Name SSID Signal NETGEAR NETGEAR PTP aie lt Hidden Network ex s gt Ay Note If you do not see your network name please make sure your wireless router is powered on Figure 2 3 v2 0 February 2007 NETGEAR 108 Mpbs Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WG111T User Manual 3 Select a network from the drop down list If you select a hidden network then you must enter the SSID Click Next 4 Follow the steps of the wizard to specify the wireless security if used and to create a profile 5 Review you settings and click Finish The Smart Wizard initiates your wireless connection You can use the Status Bar to verify your network connection For more information see Smart Wizard Status Bar in Chapter 1 Profiles The WG111T 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 c
38. reless Networks and the Internet mnnsmnnssssssssessssssresrrsssrerrsssser rss sne sr sn nana 1 7 WES TAT IGG GOWNS e 1 8 SMA zad SaS PI e 1 8 AOT LE D rnia E 1 9 Placing the USB Adaptor Cradle ss si lt sssssssomsssssssesnssssssissbesssst sne teat vudendaeivoind daa d 1 10 REMOVING the WG111T Software aiias iieri cer eade opa ia LO a LE bna SKARA RAR ARNE LP e 1 11 Upgrading di WC TITT SOWAS qusncetesediusolu Te m eap NNNNA 1 11 Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility eee nnne 2 1 Understanding the Smart WIZA 1auienensieseias isset ta aee bos e Eo REO Sape Li ene Eia 2 2 Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area s msssssssiesssvsssbessovsssssk sssassorssassessesssssnesarnsennnsnn 2 2 ausa qe 2 4 PONGE NU T T TN T IU T T LERA NA 2 5 oee ela e E E I TED 2 5 Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router ssssnssreerrrrsrrrersersrnnrr nr nr ran 2 6 Setting up a Computer to Computer Ad Hoc Profile seen 2 7 vii v2 0 February 2007 Starting a Computer to Computer Ad Hoc Network Connection 2 9 TOU CIOSS DOONBEE accunaticspo Teer Ente eee A ta uem E A eet cn Vere NRA 2 10 Using Wireless Security Features 1usdteieinadk unte ker minum uaa bee ka i OU REED AREA 2 10 Wireless Network Na
39. s N A Receive Statistics Rx Mbps 3 Rx Packets s Total Rx Packets C Transmit C Receive I Rx Errors Figure 2 13 Transmit Receive Performance 46 A real time graph identifying the total receive and transmit utilization as a percentage the total possible 2 16 v2 0 February 2007 NETGEAR 108 Mpbs Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WG111T User Manual e Transmit Receive and Total TxRx Radio buttons let you select whether to display the transmit performance the receive performance or both in the same graph Transmit Statistics Identifies transmit megabits per second Mbps transmit packets per second Tx Packets s total transmitted packets and transmit errors e Receive Statistics Identifies receive megabits per second Mbps receive packets per second Rx Packets s total received packets and reception errors About Page The About page displays the current software version information NETGEAR WG111T SMART WIZARD Wireless Assistant Settings Networks Statistics About N E T G E A R Selected Adapter MA Device Regional Domain United States Driver Version 1 5 0 2102 Driver Date Sep 05 2005 MAC Address 00 0F B5 35 BF 4E IP Address 192 168 0 24 Smart Wireless Utility Version Date Dec 1 2005 NETGEAR 00 0F B5 00 14 E0 Figure 2 14 The following information is displayed in the About page e Regional Domain This is the region setting for the wirel
40. t you selected Scan Check for wireless networks Clicking Scan refreshes the page Close Close the window of the Wizard v2 0 February 2007 NETGEAR 108 Mpbs Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WG111T User Manual Finding a Network During the WG111T 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 Note Make sure that you know the security settings for the network that you want to use gt For example if WEP is used then you need to know the WEP key If you use secure networks frequently set up profiles for each network with the wireless network and security settings Follow the steps below to Find a Network 1 Use the 6 icon to open the Smart Wizard The Settings tab page opens 2 On the Networks tab page click Find a Network NETGEAR WG111T SMART WIZARD Wireless Assistant Settings Networks Statistics About e N E T G E A R Selected Adapter NETGEAR WG111T 108Mbps Wireless USB2 _ I DG834 3 Test2 123456789071 nglan 11 G WPA PSK 82 O0 0F B5 D6 19 46 Access Poir 5 G WEP 60 O0 CO 02 FF A3 7E Access Poir 6 G 82 00 0F B E0 XR PP nglan 5 G WEP 61 10 Access Poir T DG834V3 Test1 I RSX ET 5 8 WPA PSK 68 00 0F B5 D6 19 56 Access Poir PP NETGEAR 10 G n
41. the Networks tab page to identify the channels in use in your area 6 Click OK Note The channel number differs depending on the country The connection speed automatically defaults to the highest speed 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 WG111T with exactly the same kind of wireless security settings The main types of wireless security used for home networks are e Wi Fi Protected Access 2 Pre Shared Key WPA2 PSK e Wi Fi Protected Access Pre Shared Key WPA PSK e Wi Fi Protected Access WPA e Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP For more information about wireless security see the wireless reference document at http documentation netgear com reference enu wireless index htm In addition to the wireless security features networks should use LAN network security features such as requiring a user name and password to access the shared resources in the network Using Wireless Security Features You can strengthen the security of your wireless connection by enabling Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP encryption of the wireless data communications Or you can use WPA PSK Wi Fi Protected Access Pre Shared Key encryption For more information about wireless security see the Web link to Wireless Communications in Appendix
42. the following formats to highlight special messages Note This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest C Tip This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources e Scope This manual is written for the WG111 108 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter according to these specifications Product Version NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WG111T Manual Publication Date February 2007 v2 0 February 2007 User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mpbs Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WG111T 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 gt http kbserver netgear com products WG111T asp How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes the following e Buttons gt Jand lt for browsing forwards or backwards through the manual one page at a time e A button that displays the table of contents and an button Double click on a link in the table of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is described in the manual A i button to access the full NETGEAR Inc online knowledge base for the product model e Links to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters How to Print this Manual To pr
43. tically restarts when you reboot your computer The Smart Wizard provides a complete and easy to use set of tools to e View details about wireless networks in your area e Choose the network that you want to use e Configure wireless settings for your wireless USB adapter e Save your wireless network settings in profiles Remove or reinstall the wireless adapter software The following sections in this chapter explain how to use the Smart Wizard Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area You can use the Networks tab to view all available wireless networks in your area You can also scan to search for wireless networks and refresh the page To view information about wireless networks 1 Usethe a icon to open the Smart Wizard The Settings tab page opens 2 Click the Networks tab to view the following page 2 2 v2 0 February 2007 NETGEAR 108 Mpbs Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WG111T User Manual NETGEAR WG111T SMART WIZARD Wireless Assistant Networks Statistics About j amp You can Click a column T G E A R Selected Adapter NETGEAR WG111T 108Mbps Wireless USB2 v heading to sort Network Name SSID XR Channel Security Signal MAC Address f DG834 V3Test2 123456789071 WPA PSK 82 00 0F B5 D6 19 46 Access Poir H nglan XR WEP 60 00 C0 02 FF A3 7E Access Poir If many networks use WEP 61 0D0F85D4130 Access Poir the same channel they f DG834 V3 Testl I HS 8 WPA PSK 68 00 0F B5 D
44. urity section select WPA2 PSK AES For more information about WPA2 PSK security see the Web link to Wireless Communications in Appendix B 3 Save your settings in a Profile a Click the Save Profile button All the configuration settings are saved in this profile b Click Apply and then click Close to exit the Smart Wizard Setting up WPA PSK Security Follow the steps below to configure WPA PSK Security 1 Run the WG111T Smart Wizard 2 14 v2 0 February 2007 NETGEAR 108 Mpbs Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WG111T User Manual a Make sure the WGI11IT software is installed and the WG111T is fully inserted in a USB port in your computer b Use the D icon to open the Smart Wizard The Settings tab page opens NETGEAR WG111T SMART WIZARD Wireless Assistant Settings Networks Statistics l About e N E T G E A R Selected Adapter NETGEAR WG111T 108Mbps Wireless USB2 v Profiles Profile z Save Profile Network Name SSID a Security NETGEAR C Disable O J Advanced Settings wPa FOR TRIP zi C WEP Network Type c c ep Access Point Infrastructure C SV Computer to computer Ad Hoc c wv mm NETGEAR 00 0F B5 00 1 4 E0 Help Find a Network Apply Cancel Figure 2 11 2 Configure the Security settings a In the Profile box select the profile or type in a profile name b In the Network Name SSID field select the network or enter the SSID
45. utside rear 2 Insert the WG111 108 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter in the plastic cradle Figure 1 8 v2 0 February 2007 NETGEAR 108 Mpbs Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WG111T User Manual 3 Place one of the other pieces of loop and hook fastener on the back of your monitor near the top for better reception Figure 1 9 Note The last piece of the fastener 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 the fastener 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 Removing the WG111T Software You can remove the wireless adapter software in these two ways e Navigate the Windows Start menu to the WG111 108 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter program group select the uninstall option and follow the screen prompts e Navigate the Windows Start menu to the Control Panel Add or Remove Program item select the WG111 108 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter option and follow the screen prompts v2 0 February 2007 NETGEAR 108 Mpbs Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WG111T User Manual Upgrading the WG111T Software Upgrades may be available at the NETGEAR website To install an upgrade follow these steps 1 2 3 4 dh
46. view the WG111 108 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter IP address click the WG111T icon to open the Smart Wizard Then check the IP address in the About page No IP address is assigned to the WG111 108 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter This may occur if you upgraded your WG111 108 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter software and did not reboot your system Either restart your computer or connect to a different access point It does not usually help to shut down the Smart Wizard or disable enable the card v2 0 February 2007 NETGEAR 108 Mpbs Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WG111T User Manual Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly You must 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 Computer Ad Hoc Network Type 3 Click Initiate Ad Hoc 4 Accept the default settings or make your changes and click OK 5 Click Apply Note Be sure all computers in your Ad Hoc network are configured with static IP EE addresses in the same subnet Windows XP Occasional Connection Problems Windows XP users who apply Windows XP Hotfix SP2 Q815485 from the Windows XP Update Service may not be able to connect to the Internet may have dropped wireless connections or both when using the WG111 108 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter You can delete this Hotfix from the Add or Remove Program utility in the Control Pan
47. ype 4 Create with Passphrase c pd Access Point Infrastructure Passphrase 64 bits C N Computer to computer Ad Hoc Enter Key Manually w NETGEAR 00 14 6C 44 AD F4 Help Find a Network Figure 2 9 2 Configure the Security settings a Inthe Profile box select the profile or type in a profile name b Inthe 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 c In the Security section select WEP 3 Select the WEP encryption strength you will use e 64 bit WEP data encryption e 128 bit WEP data encryption 2 12 v2 0 February 2007 NETGEAR 108 Mpbs Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WG111T User Manual Note Larger encryption keys require more processing and may slow the xm communications response times 4 Select Create with Passphrase and enter the passphrase The configuration utility will 5 automatically generate the WEP keys Note The characters are case sensitive Be sure to use the same passphrase for all the TEES wireless devices in the network If the passphrase method is not available in the other devices you must manually enter the keys to match exactly what is in the access point and other 802 11b wireless devices Save your settings in a

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