Netgear WG111v3 WG111v3 Installation Guide - Page 2

Placing the USB Adapter Cradle You can attach the wireless USB adapter directly to a USB port on your computer, or use the USB cable to extend the range and obtain better wireless reception. To use the USB cable, plastic cradle, and loop-and-hook fastener for better USB adapter placement on a computer monitor: 1. The wireless USB adapter comes with three black fasteners. Locate the one with a prickly side, and attach it to the plastic cradle on the middle of the outside rear. 2. Insert the wireless USB adapter in the plastic cradle, and connect the USB cable. 3. Place one of the other pieces of loop-and-hook fastener on the side or back of your monitor near the top for better reception. Then join the pieces of the fastener to attach the USB adapter in the plastic cradle to the monitor. Using the Status Bar The status bar is located at the bottom of the Settings screen. Channel Security Data rate Wireless network Signal strength Join a Network Connection status Understanding the Status Bar Wireless network Identifies which wireless network you have joined. Security Channel • Locked: security enabled. • Unlocked: security not enabled. The wireless channel used by the network. If many wireless networks in your area use the same channel they can interfere with one another. Data rate Signal strength Join a Network Wireless data rate measured in Megabits per second. More dots indicates a stronger signal. Click Join a Network to open the Connection Wizard. Connection status Identifies the status of your network connection. • Connected to Internet: Wireless Internet connection is OK. • Connected to Router: Wireless connection to the router is OK but the router is not connected to the Internet. • 169.254.x.x or The wireless connection to the router is OK but there is a problem with the router. See the online help or the NETGEAR Wireless-G USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual on the Resource CD. March 2008 Technical Support After completing the Smart Wizard configuration assistant, locate the serial number on the bottom label of your product and use it to register your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. Registration on the website or over the phone is required before you can use our telephone support service. The phone numbers for worldwide regional customer support centers are on the Warranty and Support Information card that came with your product. Go to http://www.netgear.com/support for product updates and Web support. This symbol was placed in accordance with the European Union Directive 2002/96 on the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (the WEEE Directive). If disposed of within the European Union, this product should be treated and recycled in accordance with the laws of your jurisdiction implementing the WEEE Directive. © 2008 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are registered trademarks 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.