Netgear WG111T WG111T User Manual - Page 13

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 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 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 connect 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 will be limited to the 14 Mbps of the USB 1.1 standard. 1-1 v2.0, February 2007