Netgear WG111 Installation Guide

2. Now, insert the wireless USB adapter.

4. Connect to a wireless network.

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NETGEAR Wireless-G USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3

These setup instructions assume that you will connect to an access point or wireless router.
Estimated completion time: 10 minutes.

Installation

1. First, install the WG11 1v3
software.

Insert the Resource CD. If the CD main page
does not appear, double click Autorun.exe on
the CD.

a. Click Install the Software. The Check

for Updates window opens.

b. If you are connected to the Internet, click

Check for Updates. If not, you can
choose to install from the CD.

c. Follow the onscreen instructions for the InstallShield wizard and the NETGEAR

Smart Wizard.

d. When the Installation Complete message appears, click Next.

a. When prompted, insert your wireless

USB adapter.

b. Click Next, and confirm the country

where you are located.
The wireless USB adapter is

automatically added with the installed
driver.

3. Use the Smart Wizard to set up your wireless USB adapter.

a. Windows 98SE, Me, or 2000 users go to

Step b. Windows XP or Vista users can set
up the wireless adapter either with the
NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended)
or the Windows Configuration Utilities.

• NETGEAR Smart Wizard: Reveals

more information about each network
and makes it easier to troubleshoot
network connection problems.

• Windows configuration utilities: See the Windows documentation or

“Using Windows XP and Vista Wireless Configuration Utilities” at:

http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm

b. Click Next to accept the Smart Wizard.

You will be prompted to let the wizard help
you connect to a network (recommended).

c. Click Next to accept.

The next screen that displays depends on whether there is a wireless router or access
point at your location that supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS):

Hidden Network

The wireless networks in your area One or more wireless networks with WPS

are in your area.do not support WPS.

a. Follow the instructions on the Connecting to your wireless network screen:

• If there are no WPS networks, select a wireless network from the drop-down
list, and the wizard records your choice.

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.

If the network uses security, then the Smart Wizard detects it.

• If you are using WPS, click Next to continue.
WPS allows you to click a button or create a PIN number to securely connect

to a wireless router or access point. Both the wireless adapter and the router
or access point must support WPS. For more information about WPS, see the

NETGEAR Wireless-G USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual on the
Resource CD.

b. Follow the Smart Wizard steps to connect to a network and to save a Profile.
c. After you have reviewed the settings, click Finish.

The icon appears in the system tray and on the desktop; and the Settings page opens.
The wizard initiates your wireless connection. It could take up to a minute for your
wireless connection to be established. Check the status bar as described in Using the
Status Bar on the other side of this document.

Placing the USB Adapter Cradle

You can attach the wireless USB 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 USB adapter comes with three black
fasteners. Locate the one with a prickly side, and attach it
to the plastic cradle on the middle of the outside rear.

2. Insert the wireless USB adapter in the plastic cradle, and
connect the USB cable.

3. 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.

Using the Status Bar

The status bar is located at the bottom of the Settings screen.

Channel

Security

Wireless

network

Join a Network

Connection status

Understanding the Status Bar

Wireless network Identifies which wireless network you have joined.
Security • Locked: security enabled.

• Unlocked: security not enabled.

Channel The wireless channel used by the network. If many wireless networks

in your area use the same channel they can interfere with one

another.
Data rate Wireless data rate measured in Megabits per second.
Signal strength More dots indicates a stronger signal.
Join a Network Click Join a Network to open the Connection Wizard.
Connection

status

Identifies the status of your network connection.

• Connected to Internet: Wireless Internet connection is OK.

• Connected to Router: Wireless connection to the router is OK but
the router is not connected to the Internet.

• 169.254.x.x or ___.___.___.___ : The wireless connection to the
router is OK but there is a problem with the router. See the online
help or the NETGEAR Wireless-G USB 2.0 Adapter WG1 1 1v3 Use r
Manual on the Resource CD.

Data rate

Signal
strength

Technical Support

After completing the Smart Wizard configuration assistant, locate the serial number on the
bottom label of your product and use it to register your product at
http://www.NETGEAR.com/register.

Registration on the website or over the phone is required before you can use our telephone
support service. The phone numbers for worldwide regional customer support centers are
on the Warranty and Support Information card that came with your product.

Go to http://www.netgear.com/support for product updates and Web support.

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March 2008

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