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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
- Audience, Scope, Conventions
  - Table 1. Typographical conventions
  - Table 1-1. Manual Specifications
- How to Use this Manual
  - Figure 1-1: HTML version of this manual
- How to Print this Manual
Chapter 2 Introduction
- About the WG111U
- Key Features
  - 802.11a and 802.11b/g Wireless Networking
- Comparing the 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g Modes
  - Table 2-1. Comparison of Wireless Modes
- What’s in the Box?
- A Road Map for ‘How to Get There From Here’
Chapter 3 Basic Setup
- What You Need Before You Begin
- Two Basic Operating Modes
- WG111U Default Wireless Configuration Settings
- Basic Installation Instructions
  - For Windows XP Users Installing a WG111U
  - For Windows 2000, ME, and 98SE Users Installing a WG111U
- WG111U Wireless Connection Indicators
  - Interpreting the LED on the WG111U
    - Table 3-1: LED Descriptions
  - Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors
Chapter 4 Configuration
- Understanding the Configuration Options
- Using Configuration Profiles
  - Connecting to an Access Point in Infrastructure Mode
  - How to Configure an Infrastructure Mode Profile
    - Figure 4-1: Settings page
- Connecting to Another PC in Ad-hoc Mode
  - How to Configure an Ad-hoc Mode Profile
    - Figure 4-2: Settings page
    - Figure 4-3: Ad-Hoc Setting dialog box
- What’s on the Statistics Page?
  - Figure 4-4: Statistics page
- Understanding the Advanced Settings Page
  - Figure 4-5: Advanced Settings page
  - European Regulatory Requirements for Transmit Power Control
Chapter 5 Wireless Security Configuration
- Understanding the Security Options
- Using WEP Security
- Using WPA-PSK Advanced Security
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
- Basic Tips
- Frequently Asked Questions
  - General Questions
Appendix A Technical Specifications
Appendix B Wireless Networking Basics
- Wireless Networking Overview
- WEP Wireless Security
- WPA Wireless Security
- Appendix C Preparing Your Network to Work with a Router
What You Need To Use a Router with a Broadband Modem
- Cabling and Computer Hardware
- Computer Network Configuration Requirements
- Internet Configuration Requirements
- Where Do I Get the Internet Configuration Parameters?
- Record Your Internet Connection Information
Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking
Configuring Windows 95, 98, and Me for TCP/IP Networking
- Installing or Verifying Windows Networking Components
- Enabling DHCP to Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings in Windows 95B, 98, and Me
- Selecting the Windows’ Internet Access Method
- Verifying TCP/IP Properties
Configuring Windows NT4, 2000 or XP for IP Networking
- Installing or Verifying Windows Networking Components
- Configuring DHCP of TCP/IP in Windows XP, 2000, or NT4
- DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP
- DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows 2000
- DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows NT4
- Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP, 2000, and NT4
Configuring the Macintosh for TCP/IP Networking
- MacOS 8.6 or 9.x
- MacOS X
- Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Macintosh Computers
Verifying the Readiness of Your Internet Account
- Are Login Protocols Used?
- What Is Your Configuration Information?
- Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Windows Computers
- Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Macintosh Computers
Restarting the Network
Glossary
Index

User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U

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Both of these configuration options are available with the WG111U Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter.

Infrastructure configuration procedures for basic network connectivity are covered below.

Advanced infrastructure configuration procedures and ad-hoc configuration are covered in

Chapter 4, “Configuration” of this manual.

WG111U Default Wireless Configuration Settings

If this is a new wireless network installation, use the factory default settings to set up the network

and verify wireless connectivity. If this is an addition to an existing wireless network, you will

need to identify the wireless configuration and security parameters already defined.

Your NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U factory default basic settings are:

• Network Name Service Set Identification (SSID): NETGEAR_11g

Note: In order for the WG111U Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter to communicate with a wireless

access point or wireless adapter, all devices must be configured with the same wireless

network name (SSID).

• Network Mode (Infrastructure or Ad-hoc): Infrastructure

• Data security WPA-PSK: Enabled, Passphrase: NETGEAR-ULTRA-G

The section below provides instructions for setting up the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0

Adapter WG111U for basic wireless connectivity to an access point. The procedures below

provide step-by-step installation instructions for Windows PCs.

Basic Installation Instructions

Use the procedure below that corresponds to the version of Windows you are using:

• “For Windows XP Users Installing a WG111U” on page 3-5

• “For Windows 2000, ME, and 98SE Users Installing a WG111U” on page 3-9