NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual NETGEAR, Inc.
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Eesti [Estonian] Käesolevaga kinnitab NETGEAR, Inc. seadme NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2.0 Adapter WG111v3 vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele. English Hereby, NETGEAR, Inc., declares that this NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2.0 Adapter WG111v3 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.
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Contents Chapter 1 Basic Setup What You Need Before You Begin ..................................................................................1-1 Verify System Requirements ....................................................................................1-1 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines ..................................................1-1 What Is in the Box ....................................................................................................
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings ..........................................2-14 Setting up WEP Encryption Security ......................................................................2-15 Setting up WPA2-PSK Security ..............................................................................2-16 Setting up WPA-PSK Security ................................................................................
About This Manual The NETGEAR® 54 Mbps Wireless USB2.0 Adapter WG111v3 describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2.0 Adapter WG111v3. The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. Conventions, Formats, and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in the following paragraphs: • • Typographical Conventions.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website in Appendix B, “Related Documents.” Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. website at http://www.netgear.com/support. How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes the following: • Buttons, at a time.
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Chapter 1 Basic Setup The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2.0 Adapter WG111v3 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, see the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support. This chapter describes how to install your wireless adapter and set up basic wireless connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN).
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 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 WG111v3 User Manual Installation 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 2-1. To complete this installation you must: 1. Install the WG111v3 software. 2. When prompted, insert the wireless adapter and follow the onscreen instructions. 3.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Connecting the Wireless Adapter After you have installed the NETGEAR Smart Wizard, the following screen displays: Figure 1-2 1. Locate an available USB port on your computer. Note: If you do not have a USB 2.0 port on your computer, the data rate of the WG111v3 will be limited to the 14 Mbps of the USB 1.1 standard. 2. Insert the wireless adapter in a USB port on your computer.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual After you have connected the wireless adapter, the following screen displays: Figure 1-3 To use the Smart Wizard to configure the wireless adapter: 1. Click Next to accept the Smart Wizard. You will be prompted to let the wizard help you connect to a network (recommended). 2. Click Next to accept. 3.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual • If no wireless access points or routers in the network support WPS, the following screen displays: Hidden Figure 1-4 Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). These networks are in the drop-down list, but the Network Name (SSID) is blank. 4. Select the wireless network from the drop-down list, and then click Next. The wizard records your choice. If the network uses security, then the Smart Wizard detects it.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual 6. Use the status bar to verify your wireless connectivity. For more information about connecting, see “Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet” on page 1-8. Note: For information about using Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM), see “Advanced Settings” on page 2-19. 1-7 v1.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet The wireless adapter has indicators that show the status of your connection to a wireless network and to the Internet: • Icon: After you install the software, this icon appears on the desktop and in the lower right of the Windows task bar. It is color coded to show the status of the connection. See the following section, “Smart Wizard Status Bar.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Understanding the Status Bar (continued) Join a Network Click Join a Network to open the Connection Wizard. Connection status The status of your network connection. • Connected to Internet. The wireless Internet connection is OK. • Connected to Router. The wireless connection to the router is OK, but the router is not connected to the Internet. 169.254.x.x or ___.___.___.___ .
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Placing the USB Adapter Cradle You can attach the wireless 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 adapter comes with three black fasteners.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual 4. 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. Figure 1-10 Removing the Software You can remove the wireless adapter software in these two ways: • Navigate the Windows Start menu to the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2.
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Chapter 2 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. If you chose the Windows XP Zero configuration 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 WG111v3 User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain how to use the NETGEAR WG111v3 Smart Wizard to change the Wireless Adapter wireless settings. When you have installed the software from the Resource CD, the icon appears on your desktop and in the Windows System Tray. The Windows System Tray is located on the Windows taskbar.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual 2. Click the Networks tab to view the following screen: 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 2-2 The screen shows the following information for each network scanned: • Network Name (SSID): The name assigned to a wireless network.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual • • • Connect: Connect to the network that you selected. Scan: Check for wireless networks. Clicking Scan refreshes the screen. Close: Close the window of the Wizard. Joining a Network During installation, the wireless adapter either connects to a wireless access point or router, or lists the available networks to let you select a network.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual 3. Select a network from the drop-down list. If you select a hidden network then you must enter the SSID. Click Next. Figure 2-3 4. Follow the steps of the wizard to specify the wireless security key (if used), and to create a profile. 5. Review your settings, and click Finish. 6. You can use the Status Bar to verify your network connection. For more information, see “Smart Wizard Status Bar” on page 1-8. Click Close to exit the Smart Wizard.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual To connect the wireless adapter to an access point or router that supports WPS, do one of the following: • Connect during initial installation. See “Using the Smart Wizard to Set up Your Wireless Adapter” on page 1-4. • Click the Join a Network button on the Smart Wizard Settings screen. See Figure 1-5 on page 1-6.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual 4. On the access point or router that you have selected, open its Smart Wizard or configuration utility. 5. Select Add WPS Client. On the Add WPS Client screen, select Push Button. 6. To start the WPS process, either press the push button on the access point or router, or click the icon on the Add WPS Client screen. 7. Within 2 minutes, return to the WG111v3 Smart Wizard screen, and click Wizard initiates your wireless connection. .
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual 3. To use a PIN, select No, and then click Next. Figure 2-6 4. Write down (or copy) the PIN. 5. On the access point or router that you have selected, open its Smart Wizard or configuration utility. 6. Select Add WPS Client. On the Add WPS Client screen, select PIN. 7. Within 4 minutes, enter the PIN in the Client’s PIN field on the router Add WPS Client screen, and then click Next. The Smart Wizard initiates your wireless connection. 8.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Adding Profiles You can store multiple profiles and recall the one which matches the network you want to join. If you use your computer to connect to different wireless networks, you can create a profile for each wireless network. Then, you can easily load the profile that has all the settings that you need to join the network you are using at the time.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual c. In the Network Name (SSID) field, select a network or enter the SSID. Figure 2-7 Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly the SSID used by the access point. 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 wizard, or Cancel to return to the previous settings. 4.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 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 WG111v3 User Manual 5. Verify wireless connectivity between your peer devices. a. On the Windows taskbar click Start, and then click Run. b. Assuming the target PC is configured with 192.168.0.1 as its IP address, type ping -t 192.168.0.1 and then click OK. Figure 2-9 c. This sends a continuous ping to the device with the 192.168.0.1 static IP address. The ping response should change to “reply.” Figure 2-10 At this point the connection is established.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual 3. Click Initiate Ad Hoc. The Ad Hoc Setting screen displays: Figure 2-11 4. In the Start Ad Hoc field, choose the wireless standard (802.11b, or 802.11g) for your Ad Hoc computer-to-computer network. 5. In the Channel field, Automatic should work. Note: If there is interference from another nearby wireless device, use the Networks tab to see which channels are in use in your area. Then use a different channel.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 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 WG111v3 wireless network name (SSID).
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Setting up WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to configure WEP Encryption Security. 1. Run the WG111v3 Smart Wizard. a. Make sure that the software is installed and your wireless adapter is in the USB port in your computer. b. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings screen displays. Figure 2-12 2. Configure the security settings. a. In the Profile field, select the profile or type in a profile name. b.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual The choices are: • 64-bit WEP data encryption • 128-bit WEP data encryption Note: The 128-bit encryption keys require more processing, and slow performance slightly. 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.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual b. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings screen displays. Figure 2-13 2. Configure the security settings. a. In the Profile field, select the profile or type in a profile name. 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.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual b. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings tab displays. Figure 2-14 2. Configure the security settings. a. In the Profile field, select the profile or type in a profile name. 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.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Advanced Settings On the Settings tab, click Advanced Settings to view the Advanced Settings screen. Most people do not need to change these settings. You may need to adjust settings if you cannot connect without making changes, or if your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or network administrator recommend changes. You can click the Help button for more information about advanced settings.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Statistics Tab The Statistics tab provides real time and historical trend information on the data traffic and performance of your wireless adapter. Figure 2-16 • • • • 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 WG111v3 User Manual About Tab The About tab displays the current software version information. Figure 2-17 The following information is displayed in the About tab: • 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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Chapter 3 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your wireless adapter. For information about connecting to wireless networks and the Internet, see “Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet” on page 1-8. Troubleshooting Tips Use the information below to solve common problems you may encounter. Also, refer to the knowledge base on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support. Table 3-1.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Table 3-1. Troubleshooting Tips (continued) Problem Action The Smart Wizard keeps asking me to save If you change the settings the Smart Wizard offers you the settings. chance to save the changes. To avoid this prompt, simply click Apply before you close the Smart Wizard. Two WG111v3 icons are in the system tray. You have an older software version installed on your system and it needs to be removed.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual 2. Select the Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Type. 3. Click Initiate Ad Hoc. 4. Accept the default settings or make your changes, click OK, and then click Apply. 3-3 v1.
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Appendix A Default Configuration Settings and Technical Specifications Default Configuration Settings The following table lists the default settings of your Wireless Adapter.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Technical Specifications This table below describes technical specifications for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2.0 Adapter WG111v3. 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.
Appendix B 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.
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