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User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U
Technical Support
Statement of Conditions
FCC Information to User
Regulatory Compliance Information
Export Restrictions
Europe - EU Declaration of Conformity
Requirements For Operation in the European Community
Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations
Chapter 1 About This Manual
- Audience, Scope, Conventions
  - Table 1. Typographical conventions
  - Table 1-1. Manual Specifications
- How to Use this Manual
  - Figure 1-1: HTML version of this manual
- How to Print this Manual
Chapter 2 Introduction
- About the WG111U
- Key Features
  - 802.11a and 802.11b/g Wireless Networking
- Comparing the 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g Modes
  - Table 2-1. Comparison of Wireless Modes
- What’s in the Box?
- A Road Map for ‘How to Get There From Here’
Chapter 3 Basic Setup
- What You Need Before You Begin
- Two Basic Operating Modes
- WG111U Default Wireless Configuration Settings
- Basic Installation Instructions
  - For Windows XP Users Installing a WG111U
  - For Windows 2000, ME, and 98SE Users Installing a WG111U
- WG111U Wireless Connection Indicators
  - Interpreting the LED on the WG111U
    - Table 3-1: LED Descriptions
  - Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors
Chapter 4 Configuration
- Understanding the Configuration Options
- Using Configuration Profiles
  - Connecting to an Access Point in Infrastructure Mode
  - How to Configure an Infrastructure Mode Profile
    - Figure 4-1: Settings page
- Connecting to Another PC in Ad-hoc Mode
  - How to Configure an Ad-hoc Mode Profile
    - Figure 4-2: Settings page
    - Figure 4-3: Ad-Hoc Setting dialog box
- What’s on the Statistics Page?
  - Figure 4-4: Statistics page
- Understanding the Advanced Settings Page
  - Figure 4-5: Advanced Settings page
  - European Regulatory Requirements for Transmit Power Control
Chapter 5 Wireless Security Configuration
- Understanding the Security Options
- Using WEP Security
- Using WPA-PSK Advanced Security
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
- Basic Tips
- Frequently Asked Questions
  - General Questions
Appendix A Technical Specifications
Appendix B Wireless Networking Basics
- Wireless Networking Overview
- WEP Wireless Security
- WPA Wireless Security
- Appendix C Preparing Your Network to Work with a Router
What You Need To Use a Router with a Broadband Modem
- Cabling and Computer Hardware
- Computer Network Configuration Requirements
- Internet Configuration Requirements
- Where Do I Get the Internet Configuration Parameters?
- Record Your Internet Connection Information
Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking
Configuring Windows 95, 98, and Me for TCP/IP Networking
- Installing or Verifying Windows Networking Components
- Enabling DHCP to Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings in Windows 95B, 98, and Me
- Selecting the Windows’ Internet Access Method
- Verifying TCP/IP Properties
Configuring Windows NT4, 2000 or XP for IP Networking
- Installing or Verifying Windows Networking Components
- Configuring DHCP of TCP/IP in Windows XP, 2000, or NT4
- DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP
- DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows 2000
- DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows NT4
- Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP, 2000, and NT4
Configuring the Macintosh for TCP/IP Networking
- MacOS 8.6 or 9.x
- MacOS X
- Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Macintosh Computers
Verifying the Readiness of Your Internet Account
- Are Login Protocols Used?
- What Is Your Configuration Information?
- Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Windows Computers
- Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Macintosh Computers
Restarting the Network
Glossary
Index

User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U

Appendix C-14 Preparing Your Network to Work with a Router

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DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows NT4

Once you have installed the network card, you need to configure the TCP/IP environment for

Windows NT 4.0. Follow this procedure to configure TCP/IP with DHCP in Windows NT 4.0.

1. Open the Network panel.

a. Choose Settings from the Start Menu.

b. Select Control Panel to display Control Panel

window.

c. Double-click the Network icon to display the

Network panel, as shown to the right.

2. Go to TCP/IP Properties.

a. Select the Protocols tab.

b. Select “TCP/IP Protocol” in the Network

Protocols box, and click the Properties button.