Netgear WG111v2 - G54 Wireless USB Adapter Installation Guide
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These basic setup instructions assume that you will connect to an access point, and you are
not using WEP security. Please refer to the online help and the Reference Manual on the
Resource CD for instructions on configuring WEP, Ad-Hoc mode, or advanced options.
not using WEP security. Please refer to the online help and the Reference Manual on the
Resource CD for instructions on configuring WEP, Ad-Hoc mode, or advanced options.
Estimated Completion Time: 5-15 minutes for each notebook PC.
Determine Placement of the USB Adapter
You can attach the WG111 54 Mbps Wireless USB
2.0 Adapter directly to a USB port on your
computer, or use the USB cable to extend the range
and obtain better wireless reception.
2.0 Adapter directly to a USB port on your
computer, or use the USB cable to extend the range
and obtain better wireless reception.
Follow these instructions to use the USB cable,
plastic cradle, and velcro provided in the package
for better USB Adapter placement on a
notebook computer:
plastic cradle, and velcro provided in the package
for better USB Adapter placement on a
notebook computer:
1.
The WG111 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0
Adapter comes with 3 pieces of velcro. Locate
the one that has a prickly side and attach it to
the plastic cradle on the middle of the outside rear panel.
Adapter comes with 3 pieces of velcro. Locate
the one that has a prickly side and attach it to
the plastic cradle on the middle of the outside rear panel.
2.
Insert the WG111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter in the plastic cradle.
3.
Place one of the other pieces of velcro on the back of your notebook
monitor near the top for better reception.
monitor near the top for better reception.
Note: The last piece of velcro can be placed on the side of your desktop PC monitor
nearest your wireless access point, if you are using the USB Adapter with a desktop PC.
nearest your wireless access point, if you are using the USB Adapter with a desktop PC.
4.
Join the pieces of velcro to attach the USB Adapter in the plastic cradle to the note-
book or desktop monitor.
book or desktop monitor.
5.
See the installation instructions for your operating system before attaching the USB
cable to the USB Adapter and your computer.
cable to the USB Adapter and your computer.
Windows XP
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First, Install the WG111 Software
a.
Power on your PC, let the operating system boot up completely, and log in
as needed.
as needed.
b.
Insert the Resource CD for the WG111 into your CD-ROM drive. The CD
main page shown below will load.
main page shown below will load.
c.
Click the Install Driver & Utility link.
d.
Follow the InstallShield Wizard steps. You will be prompted to choose the
country you are located in.
country you are located in.
e.
Click Finish when done, and if prompted restart your computer.
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Next, Install the WG111 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter
a.
Locate an available USB port on your PC. Connect the USB cable to the
WG111 and insert the other end of the cable into the USB slot on your PC.
WG111 and insert the other end of the cable into the USB slot on your PC.
b.
After a short delay, the Found New Hardware Wizard displays. Select Install the
software automatically (Recommended) and click Next.
software automatically (Recommended) and click Next.
c.
Next you will be prompted to enable the NETGEAR Smart Wireless Settings
Utility configuration utility.
Utility configuration utility.
Click Yes to accept this option.
If you choose No, you must read the Windows XP documentation for an
explanation of how to use the Windows XP wireless network configuration utility.
explanation of how to use the Windows XP wireless network configuration utility.
You will also be prompted to choose the country you are located in. Select your
location from the list.
location from the list.
c.
Click Finish to complete the installation. You will see the WG111 system tray
icon on the lower right portion of the Windows task bar.
icon on the lower right portion of the Windows task bar.
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Now, Configure Your WG111 and Save the Profile
a.
Click the icon in the Windows system tray to open the WG111 Smart Wireless
Settings Utility.
Settings Utility.
The utility opens to the Settings tab page.
b.
Change the Network Name SSID to match your network.
Tip: To view the available wireless networks, use the drop-down list or the
Networks tab and choose the one you want.
Networks tab and choose the one you want.
c.
Click Apply to activate the connection.
Tip: Create work and home profiles. Then, activate whichever one you need for
your current location.
your current location.
54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111
Installation Guide
Note: If a Windows XP
logo testing warning
appears, click Continue
Anyway to proceed.
logo testing warning
appears, click Continue
Anyway to proceed.