User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111
- Contents
- Chapter 1 About This Manual
- Chapter 2 Introduction
- Chapter 3 Basic Setup
- Chapter 4 Configuration
- Chapter 4 Troubleshooting
- Basic Tips
- Frequently Asked Questions
- The WG111 status line displays a speed lower than 54 Mbps
- The WG111 Smart Wireless Assistant keeps asking me to save my settings
- Ad Hoc mode is not working correctly
- How to know if the WG111 card has received a valid IP address
- How to use Windows XP’s own Wireless Configuration Utility
- New Hardware Wizard appears after installation has completed
- How to get a PDF copy of the Manual
- Appendix A Technical Specifications
- Appendix B Wireless Networking Basics
- Appendix C Preparing Your PCs for Network Access
- Glossary
- Index
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111
Configuration 4-3
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Figure 4-1: Settings page, Infrastructure configuration
2. Configure the wireless network settings.
a. In the Network Type section, be sure that Access Point (Infrastructure) is selected.
b. Enter the SSID. This is also called the Wireless Network Name.
Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches
exactly what is configured in the access point.
Tip: You can click the Network tab to view a list of the available wireless networks and
their SSIDs at the location where you are.
3. Save your settings in a Profile.
a. Type a descriptive name for the Profile in the “Profiles” field.
b. Click Save Profile. All the configuration settings are saved in this profile.
c. Click Apply.
d. Click Close to exit the Wireless Assistant or Cancel to return to the previous settings.
4. Verify wireless connectivity to your network.
Verify connectivity using a browser such as Netscape or Internet Explorer to connect to the
Internet, or check for file and printer access on your network.
You can check the status bar in the Wireless Assistant for the current connection status.