Netgear WG111v1 WG111v1 Installation Guide

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Follow these instructions to set up your wireless adapter.

These basic setup instructions assume that you will connect to an access point, and you

are not using WEP security. Please refer to the online help and the

Reference Manual

on

the

54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Resource CD

for instructions on configuring WEP,

Ad-Hoc mode, or advanced options.

Estimated Completion Time: 5-15 minutes.

For Windows XP computers

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1

First, install the WG111 Software

a.

Power on your PC, let the operating system boot up completely, and log in

as needed.

b.

Insert the

54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Resource CD

into your CD-ROM

drive. The CD main page shown below will load.

c.

Click the

Install Driver & Utility

link.

d.

Follow the InstallShield Wizard steps. Click

Finish

when done, and if prompted

restart your computer.

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2

Next, Install the WG111 Wireless Adapter

Note:

You should have a USB 2.0 port on your computer. Older USB 1.1 ports will

work but cannot support the higher throughput speeds of the WG111.

a.

Insert the WG111 into a USB slot. After a short delay, the Found New

Hardware Wizard displays. Click

Next

to proceed.

Note:

If a Windows XP logo testing

warning appears, click

Continue

Anyway

to proceed.

b.

Next, you will also be prompted to choose the country where you are located.

Click

Yes

to accept this option.

If you choose

No

, you must read the Windows XP documentation for an

explanation of how to use the Windows XP wireless configuration utility.

You will also be prompted to choose the country you are located in. Select your

location from the list.

c.

Click

Finish

to complete the installation. You will see the WG111 system tray

icon

on the lower right portion of the Windows task bar.

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3

Now, Configure Your WG111 and Save the Profile

a.

Click the

icon in the Windows system tray to open the WG111 Smart

Wireless Settings Utility.

b.

The utility opens to the Settings tab page. Click

Help

for instructions on using

the Smart Wizard Wireless Utility.

c.

Change the Network Name SSID to match your network.

Tip:

To view the available wireless networks, use the drop-down list or the

Networks tab and choose the one you want.

d.

Click

Apply

to activate the connection.

Tip:

Create work and home profiles. Then, activate whichever one you need for

your current location.

Note:

The status bar at the bottom of the utility reports the speed of your connection.

USB 1.1 ports limit the speed of the WG111 to 14 Mbps.

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4

Finally, Verify Wireless Network Connectivity

a.

Verify that the status monitor information at the bottom of the utility matches

your wireless network.

b.

Check the color of the WG111

icon in the Windows system tray: green or

yellow indicates a working connection; red indicates no connection.

c.

Check the WG111 LED: blinking means attempting to connect; solid indicates

a good connection; off means the WG111 is not plugged in.

d.

Verify connectivity to the Internet or network resources.

Note:

If you are unable to connect, see troubleshooting tips in the Basic Installation

section of the

Reference Manual

on the

54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Resource CD.

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