NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual NETGEAR, Inc.
Technical Support For customer support see http://kbserver.netgear.com/kb_web_files/n10005.asp NETGEAR, INC. Support Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR, for US & Canada only. For other countries, see your support information card. E-mail: support@netgear.com North American NETGEAR website: http://www.netgear.
FCC Caution: Any change or modification to the product not expressly approved by Netgear could void the user’s authority to operate the device. FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements SAR Statement The Netgear WG111v2 has been tested for body-worn Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) compliance. The FCC has established detailed SAR requirements and has established that these requirements have been met while installed in host notebook computer.
English Hereby, NETGEAR, Inc., declares that this NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2.0 Adapter WG111v2 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Español [Spanish] Por medio de la presente NETGEAR, Inc. declara que el NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2.0 Adapter WG111v2 cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE. Ελληνική [Greek] ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ NETGEAR, Inc.
Suomi [Finnish] NETGEAR, Inc. vakuuttaa täten että NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2.0 Adapter WG111v2 tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen. Svenska [Swedish] Härmed intygar NETGEAR, Inc. att denna NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2.0 Adapter WG111v2 står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG.
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Contents About This Manual Audience, Conventions, and Scope ................................................................................. ix Basic Setup What You Need Before You Begin ..................................................................................... 1 Verify System Requirements ....................................................................................... 1 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines .....................................................
Setting up WEP Encryption Security ............................................................................... 22 Setting up WPA2-PSK Security ....................................................................................... 23 Setting up WPA-PSK Security ......................................................................................... 24 Advanced Settings .................................................................................................... 25 Statistics Page ...............
About This Manual Audience, Conventions, and Scope This manual assumes that you have basic to intermediate computer and Internet skills. However, tutorial information is provided on the NETGEAR website. This manual uses the following typographical conventions: Italics Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names Bold User input This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest.
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Basic Setup The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2.0 Adapter WG111v2 lets you connect a PC computer to wireless networks. It is designed for PC computers running Microsoft Windows. For information about product features and compatible NETGEAR products, please see the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com. This chapter describes how to install your wireless USB adapter and set up basic wireless connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN).
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual In general, wireless devices can communicate through walls. However, if the walls are constructed with concrete, or have metal, or metal mesh, the effective range will decrease if such materials are between the devices. What Is in the Box The product package should contain the following items: • NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual Installation Instructions The instructions in this chapter are for an Access Point (Infrastructure) installation. Wireless security, advanced settings, and Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) instructions are covered in “Network Connections and Wireless Security” on page 11. Follow the instructions below to install the Wireless Adapter. 1. First, install the software. Insert the NETGEAR CD. If the CD main page does not appear, double click Autorun.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual b. Follow the Windows prompts to complete the software installation. c. If a Windows logo certification warning appears, click Continue to proceed with the installation. d. When the Windows software installation is complete, click Finish. Figure 2 3. Windows 2000 users go to Step 4. Windows XP or Vista users can set up the wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows Configuration Utilities.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual 4. Use the Smart Wizard to set up your Wireless Adapter a. When prompted, click Next to let the wizard help you connect to a network (recommended). Figure 4 b. Select the wireless network from the drop-down list, and the wizard records your choice. Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID).
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual The icon appears in the System Tray and on the desktop. The wizard initiates your wireless connection. It could take up to a minute for your wireless connection to be established. The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. Figure 6 5. Use the status bar to verify your wireless connectivity. For more information about connecting, see “Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet” on page 6.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual The Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the icon to open the Smart Wizard so you can view the status bar. The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. The status bar is at the bottom of the page. signal strength connection status Router/Internet connection indicator Unlocked: Network does not use security Locked: Network uses security Figure 7 • Connection Status: The color shows the connection status.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual Figure 9 If you selected Europe during the WG111v2 installation, you will not see the “Enable Internet Connected Notification” option. Icon Colors The icon is on the desktop and in the Windows System Tray. The System Tray resides on one end of the taskbar in the Microsoft Windows desktop. Color Condition Description Red The wireless USB adapter has no connection to any other wireless node.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual 3. Place one of the other pieces of loop and hook fastener on the back of the monitor near the top for better reception. Tip: Place the last piece of fastener on the side of monitor nearest your wireless access point. 4. Join the pieces of the fastener to attach the USB Adapter in the plastic cradle to the notebook or desktop monitor.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual Upgrading the Wireless Adapter Software Upgrades may be available at the NETGEAR website. To install an upgrade, follow these steps. 1. Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com 2. Click the latest version of upgrade. 3. Examine the Release Note. Make sure to read any warnings and Known Problems. 4. Download the upgrade using the link in the Release Note. 5. Follow the Release Note installation instructions. 10 v3.
Network Connections and Wireless Security This chapter explains how to use your Wireless Adapter to connect to your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and how to set up wireless security for the Wireless Adapter so that it matches the wireless security settings for your network. Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility If you chose the Windows XP or Windows Vista Zero Configuration utility during installation, and now you want to use the Smart Wizard, then you need to disable the Windows utility.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain how to use the NETGEAR WG111v2 Smart Wizard to change the WG111v2 wireless settings. When you have installed the software from the NETGEAR CD, the icon appears on your desktop and in the Windows System Tray. The Windows System Tray is located on the Windows taskbar. You can either double-click this icon on the desktop, or click it in the System Tray at any time, to use the Smart Wizard.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual You can click a column heading to sort. If many networks use the same channel they can interfere with each other. The Status bar shows your network connection and Internet connection. Figure 12 The screen shows the following information for each network scanned: • Network Name (SSID): The name assigned to a wireless network. This is the same as the SSID or ESSID configuration parameter.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual Finding a Network During the Wireless Adapter software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. After installation you can use the Find a Network button on the Network tab at any time to view the available networks and select the one that you want to use. Note: Make sure that you know the security settings for the network that you want to use. For example, if WEP is used then you need to know the WEP key.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual The Smart Wizard initiates your wireless connection. You can use the Status Bar to verify your network connection. For more information, see “The Smart Wizard Status Bar” on page 7. Profiles The WG111v2 Smart Wizard uses profiles to store all the settings for a particular wireless network. There are two special profile names: Default and Profile. • Default: The Profile named Default automatically scans for any available network.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual 1. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings page opens. 2. Enter the network settings. a. In the Network Type section, be sure that Access Point (Infrastructure) is selected. b. In the Profile box, type the name of the profile. c. In the Network Name (SSID) field select a network or enter the SSID.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual Setting up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile The Computer-to-Computer setting uses Ad Hoc mode. Ad Hoc mode is an 802.11 networking framework in which devices or computers communicate directly with each other, without the use of an access point. For example, this mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with file and print sharing enabled and you want to exchange files directly between them.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual 3. Save your settings in a Profile. a. Click Save Profile. All the configuration settings are saved in this profile. b. Click Apply. c. Click Close to exit the Smart Wizard, or Cancel to return to the previous settings. 4. Configure the PC network settings. a. Configure each PC with either a static IP address or with the IPX protocol. b. Restart the PCs. 5. Verify wireless connectivity between your peer devices.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual At this point the connection is established. For more information about using ping, see http://kbserver.netgear.com/kb_web_files/N101453.asp. Note: If you cannot connect, see “Placing the USB Adapter Cradle” on page 8. Also, for problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on your computers.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual Wireless Security Many networks use wireless security to encrypt wireless data communications. If you try to connect to a network with wireless security the Smart Wizard detects it. Before you can use that network you must set up the Wireless Adapter with the same SSID, wireless security, and security settings as that network. If you do not know what these are, contact the person who set up the network.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings Print this form, fill in the configuration parameters and put it in a safe place for possible future reference. For an existing wireless network, the person who set up the network will have this information. • Network Name (SSID): The Service Set Identification (SSID) identifies the wireless local area network. Any (First available network) is the default WG111v2 wireless network name (SSID).
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual Setting up WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to configure WEP Encryption Security. 1. Run the Wireless Adapter Smart Wizard. a. Make sure the software is installed and the Wireless Adapter is into the USB port in your computer. b. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings tab page opens. Figure 19 2. Configure the Security settings. a. In the Profile box, select the profile or type in a profile name. b.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual 4. Select Create with Passphrase and enter the passphrase. The configuration utility will automatically generate the WEP keys. Note: The characters are case sensitive. Be sure to use the same passphrase for all the wireless devices in the network. If the passphrase method is not available in the other devices, you must manually enter the keys to match exactly what is in the access point and other 802.11b wireless devices. 5.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual b. In the Network Name (SSID) field select the network, or enter the SSID. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is configured in the access point. c. In the Security section, select WPA2-PSK [AES]. For more information about WPA2-PSK security, see the Web link to “Wireless Communications” on page 35. 3. Save your settings in a Profile. a. Click the Save Profile button.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual b. In the Network Name (SSID) field select the network, or enter the SSID. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is configured in the access point. c. In the Security section, select WPA-PSK [TKIP]. For more information on WPA security, see the Web link to “Wireless Communications” on page 35. 3. Save your settings in a Profile. a. Click Save Profile.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual Statistics Page The Statistics page provides real time and historical trend information on the data traffic and performance of your wireless adapter. Figure 22 • • • • Transmit/Receive Performance (%): A real time graph identifying the total, receive, and transmit utilization as a percentage the total possible.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual About Page The About page displays the current software version information. Figure 23 The following information is displayed in the About page: • Regional Domain: This is the region setting for the wireless adapter. The approved channels for the region are automatically scanned. Governments regulate the channels used for wireless transmission. Operating the wireless adapter in a different region may violate local laws.
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Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your wireless USB adapter. After each problem description, instructions are given to help you diagnose and solve the problem. For information about connecting to wireless networks and the Internet, see “Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet” . Also, for problems with accessing network resources, the Windows software might not be installed and configured properly on your computers.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual Ad Hoc mode is not working correctly You need to click the Initiate Ad Hoc button before you click Apply. Here is how you start an Ad Hoc network: 1. Fill in the Network Name (SSID). 2. Select the Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Type. 3. Click Initiate Ad Hoc. 4. Accept the default settings or make your changes and click OK 5. Click Apply.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual The Wireless Adapter is not getting an IP address You probably upgraded your Wireless Adapter software and did not reboot your system. To get an IP address assigned, you can either restart your computer or choose another access point to connect to. If there are no additional access points for you to choose from, restart your system and connect to your desired access point again.
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Default Configuration Settings and Technical Specifications Default Configuration Settings The following table lists the default settings of your Wireless Adapter. Feature Description Smart Wizard Enabled Wireless Wireless Communication Enabled Wireless Network Name (SSID) Any (first available network) Security Disabled Network Type Infrastructure Transmission Speed Autoa Country/Region United States (varies by region) Operating Mode g and b, up to 54 Mbps Data Rate up to 54 Mbps a.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v2 User Manual Technical Specifications This table below describes technical specifications for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2.0 Adapter WG111v2. Antennas Printed internal antenna Standards 802.11g, 802.11b Radio Data Rate 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps (Auto Rate Sensing) Frequency 2.4GHz to 2.
Related Documents This appendix provides links to reference documents you can use to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product. Document Link Windows XP and Vista Wireless Configuration Utilities http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm Wireless Communications http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.
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