User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- 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
- Chapter 2 Introduction
- Chapter 3 Basic Setup
- Chapter 4 Configuration
- Chapter 5 Wireless Security Configuration
- Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
- Basic Tips
- Frequently Asked Questions
- General Questions
- Why do I see no more than 54 Mbps on the Configuration Utility status line?
- The WG111U Smart Configuration Utility keeps asking me to save my settings
- Ad Hoc mode is not working correctly
- How to know if the WG111U card has received a valid IP address
- How to use XP’s own Wireless configuration utility
- I cannot connect to the AP that I want from the Networks browser list
- New Hardware Wizard appears after installation has completed
- How to get a PDF copy of the Manual
- General Questions
- Appendix A Technical Specifications
- Appendix B Wireless Networking Basics
- What You Need To Use a Router with a Broadband Modem
- Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking
- Configuring Windows 95, 98, and Me for TCP/IP Networking
- Configuring Windows NT4, 2000 or XP for IP Networking
- Configuring the Macintosh for TCP/IP Networking
- Verifying the Readiness of Your Internet Account
- Restarting the Network
- Glossary
- Index
User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U
Configuration 4-9
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• RTS/CTS Threshold: RTS is request to send and CTS is clear to send; their purpose is to
avoid collisions. RTS/CTS will be enabled if the data frame size is larger than the threshold
value set here. The maximum frame size is 2346 octets, so if the threshold is 2346, RTS/CTS
will be disabled.
Note: This setting is reserved for wireless testing and advanced configuration only. Do not
change this setting unless you are sure you need to. The primary reason for implementing
RTS/CTS is to minimize collisions between hidden stations. This occurs when users and
access points are spread out and a high number of retransmissions occur on the wireless LAN.
European Regulatory Requirements for Transmit Power Control
Follow the instructions below only if you are operating in Europe and want to use the Advanced
802.11a 5 GHz settings of the WG111U.
Note: If you are not operating in Europe or do not want to use the Advanced 802.11 a settings,
continue on to Chapter 5, “Wireless Security Configuration”.
TPC Configuration Procedure
The end user is obligated to follow the procedure below in order to operate this device in
accordance with European regulatory requirements for Transmit Power control. The TPC feature
implemented in this Wireless LAN device must be configured by the end user when operating in
any European Community country.
The Wireless LAN Adapter includes a transmit power adjustment found in the Advanced Settings
section under the Settings page of the Client Utility. The Transmit Power Level pull-down list
includes the following settings: 100%, 50%, 25%, 12.5%, Lowest. The default setting is 100%,
which represents no reduction in power. The following procedure verifies whether a reduction to
50% or 25% should be set:
1. Check the current link rate:
a. When connected to your Wireless Infrastructure (home, corporate or public Wireless
network), use the NETGEAR WG111U Smart Wizard Wireless Assistant to check that a
connection is established.
b. Check current transmit & receive link rates by viewing the status line at the bottom of the
Smart Wizard Wireless Assistant screen. The highest possible link rate is 54Mbps. Note
the current value.
2. Check whether the maximum link rate is currently achieved. If the current link rate found in
step 1 is...