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NETGEAR 108 Mpbs
Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter
WG111T User Manual
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
202-10056-03
February 2007
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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 & 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 int
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• Increase the separation between the equipment or devices • Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver’s • 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 FC
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Eesti Käesolevaga kinnitab NETGEAR, Inc. seadme NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 [Estonian] Adapter WG111T vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele. 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. Español Por medio de la presente NETGEAR, Inc. declara que el NETGEAR
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Slovensky NETGEAR, Inc. týmto vyhlasuje, že NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter [Slovak] WG111T spåòa základné požiadavky a všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES. Suomi NETGEAR, Inc. vakuuttaa täten että NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter [Finnish] WG111T tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen. Svenska Härmed intygar NETGEAR, Inc. att denna [utrustningstyp] står I överensstämmelse med [Swed
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Contents About This Manual Conventions, Formats, and Scope ..................................................................................... i How to Use This Manual ................................................................................................... ii How to Print this Manual .................................................................................................... ii Chapter 1 Basic Setup What You Need Before You Begin ............................................
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Starting a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection ...........................2-9 Wireless Security ..........................................................................................................2-10 Using Wireless Security Features ................................................................................2-10 Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings ................................................2-11 Setting up WEP Encryption Security .......................
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About This Manual ® The NETGEAR 108 Mpbs Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111T User Manual describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111T. 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: • Typographical Conventions. This manual uses the following typographical co
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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 http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WG111T.asp. How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes the following: • Buttons, and , for browsing forwards or backwards through the manual one page at
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User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mpbs Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111T – Click the print icon in the upper left of the window. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. • Printing the Full Manual. Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page. – Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page in the manual. The PDF version of the complete manual opens in a browser wind
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User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mpbs Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111T xii v2.0, February 2007
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Chapter 1 Basic Setup The NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111T 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 ne
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NETGEAR 108 Mpbs Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111T User Manual •A CD drive. • 5 Mbytes of free hard disk space. • 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 WG111T driver software. Note: Windows XP users must install SP2 or install the KB822603 Hot fix which fixes the USB 2.0 Host controller driver. Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines Computers can
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NETGEAR 108 Mpbs Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111T User Manual What Is in the Box The product package should contain the following items: • NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111T • Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111T • NETGEAR CD, including: – Driver and Configuration Utility Software – NETGEAR 108 Mpbs Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111T User Manual (this document) – Animated Network Properties Configuration Tutorial – PC Networking Tutorial • Warrant
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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
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NETGEAR 108 Mpbs Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111T User Manual 2. Now, connect the wireless USB adapter. 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 a
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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). 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. Hidden Figure 1-4 Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). These networks are in the drop-down list, but the Network Name (SSID) is blank. b. If the network uses securi
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NETGEAR 108 Mpbs Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111T User Manual d. After you have reviewed the settings, click Finish. The WG111T 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. 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 Int
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NETGEAR 108 Mpbs Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111T 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. • WG111 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 net
