User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- User Manual for the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111T
- Contents
- Chapter 1 About This Manual
- Chapter 2 Introduction
- Chapter 3 Basic Setup
- Chapter 4 Configuration
- Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
- Basic Tips
- Frequently Asked Questions
- General Questions
- Why do I see no more than 54 Mbps on the Configuration Utility status line?
- The WG111T Smart Configuration Utility keeps asking me to save my settings
- Ad Hoc mode is not working correctly
- How to know if the WG111T card has received a valid IP address from the Wireless Router/AP
- How to use XP’s own Wireless configuration utility that comes with Windows XP
- 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
- Appendix C Preparing Your PCs for Network Access
- Glossary
- Index
Troubleshooting 5-1
Chapter 5
Troubleshooting
This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless
USB 2.0 Adapter WG111T. After each problem description, instructions are given to help you
diagnose and solve the problem.
Also, for problems with accessing network resources, the Windows software might not be installed
and configured properly on your computers. Please refer to
Appendix C, “Preparing Your PCs for
Network Access”
of the Reference Manual on the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter
WG111T Resource CD.
Basic Tips
If you have problems connecting to your wireless network, try the tips below.
Symptom Cause Solution
The LED is not
lit.
The WG111T is
not connected to
the USB port
properly or the
WG111T software
is not loaded.
Remove and reinsert the WG111T.
Check the Windows device manager to see if the
WG111T is recognized and enabled. Reload the
WG111T software, if necessary.
Try to install the WG111T in a different USB slot on
your system if one is available.
The wireless
LED blinks and
cannot connect
to an access
point.
The WG111T is
attempting to
connect to an
access point, but
cannot connect.
The access point may not be powered on. Or, the access
point and the WG111T are not configured with the same
wireless parameters. Check the SSID and WEP settings.