Netgear WG111U WG111U Installation Guide - Page 2
Determining Placement of the USB Adapter, Technical Support - 64 bit driver
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Note: If this page does not automatically load, browse to the CD, and double-click on autorun.exe. c. Click the Install Driver and Utility link. d. Follow the InstallShield Wizard steps. e. Click Finish when done, and if prompted restart your computer. 2. NEXT, INSTALL THE WG111U WIRELESS USB 2.0 ADAPTER. a. Locate an available USB port on your PC. Connect the USB cable to the WG111U and insert the other end of the cable into the USB slot on your PC. Note: For information on placing the WG111U in an optimal location, see the "Determining Placement of the USB Adapter" section on this page. b. After a short delay, the Found New Hardware Wizard displays. Select Install the software automatically (Recommended) and click Next. Note: If Windows 2000 displays a Digital Signature Not Found warning, click Yes to continue the installation. c. Follow the Found New Hardware Wizard steps, click Finish when done, and if prompted, restart your computer. November 2004 d. Next, you will be prompted to choose the country where you are located. Select your location from the list. e. You will now see the WG111U system tray icon in the lower right area of the Windows task bar. 3. NOW, CONFIGURE YOUR WG111U AND SAVE THE PROFILE. a. Determine the current settings for your wireless access point, including the casesensitive SSID and security settings (if any): • WEP - 64 or 128 bit, Passphrase (case-sensitive) or Key # with hex key • WPA-PSK - Passphrase (case-sensitive) b. Click the WG111U system tray icon to view to the Settings tab page: c. Change the Network Name SSID and security settings to match your wireless access point. The default SSID is NETGEAR_11g. WPA-PSK security is enabled by default and the Passphrase is NETGEAR-ULTRA-G. 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. 4. FINALLY, VERIFY WIRELESS NETWORK CONNECTIVITY. a. Verify that the status monitor information at the bottom of the utility screen matches your wireless network. b. Check the color of the WG111U icon in the Windows system tray: green or yellow indicates a working connection; red indicates no connection. c. Check the WG111U LED: blinking means attempting to connect; solid indicates a good connection; off means the WG111U is not plugged in. d. Verify connectivity to the Internet or network resources. Determining Placement of the USB Adapter You can attach the WG111U 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 fasteners provided in the package for better USB Adapter placement on a notebook computer: 1. The WG111U 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 outside rear. 2. Insert the WG111U Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter in the plastic cradle. 3. Place one of the other black fasteners on the back of your notebook monitor near the top for better reception. Note: If you are using the USB Adapter with a desktop PC, you can place the last fastener on the side of your desktop PC monitor nearest your wireless access point. 4. Join the black fasteners to attach the USB Adapter in the plastic cradle to the notebook or desktop monitor. Technical Support PLEASE REFER TO THE SUPPORT INFORMATION CARD THAT SHIPPED WITH YOUR PRODUCT. By registering your product at www.NETGEAR.com/register, we can provide you with timely expert technical support. NETGEAR, INC. Support Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR (For US & Canada only) - 24 x 7 phone support. See the Support Information card for other countries. E-mail: [email protected] - 24 x 7 online support. ©2004 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. NETGEAR is a registered trademark of NETGEAR, Inc. 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.