NETGEAR WG111T User Manual
)NSTALLATION'UIDE
WG111T Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter
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 your
CD for instructions on configuring security, Ad-hoc mode, or advanced options.
Estimated Completion Time: 5-15 minutes for a notebook PC.
Place the USB Adapter Cradle
You can attach the WG111T 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.
Follow these instructions to use the USB cable, plastic
cradle, and velcro provided in the package for better USB
Adapter placement on a notebook or desktop computer:
1. The WG111T 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.
2. Insert the WG111T 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.
Note: The last piece of velcro can be placed on the side of your PC monitor 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
notebook or desktop monitor.
See the installation instructions for your operating system before attaching the USB cable
to the USB Adapter and your computer.
Windows XP
1. First, install the WG111T software.
a. Power on your PC, let the operating system boot up completely, and log in as
needed.
b. Insert the Resource CD for the WG111T into
your CD-ROM drive. The CD 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.
e. Click Finish when done. If prompted by a Found New Hardware Wizard to
install a “bootloader device,” do so. Restart your computer, if prompted.
2. NEXT, INSERT THE WG111T WIRELESS USB 2.0 ADAPTER.
a. Locate an available USB port on your PC. Connect the USB cable to the
WG111T 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.
c. Next you will be
prompted to enable
the NETGEAR Smart Wireless Settings 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.
Note: If a Windows
XP logo testing
warning appears, click
Continue Anyway to
proceed.
You will also be prompted to choose the country you are located in. Select
your location from the list.
d. Click Finish to complete the installation. You will see the
WG111T system tray icon on the lower right portion of the
Windows task bar.
3. NOW, CONFIGURE YOUR WG 111T AND SAVE THE PROFILE.
a. Click the icon in the Windows system tray to open the WG111T Smart
Wireless 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.
c. Click Apply to activate the connection.
Tip: Create work and home profiles. Then, activate whichever one you need for
your current location.
4. FINALLY, VERIFY WIRELESS NETWORK CONNECTIVITY.
a. Verify that the status monitor information at the bottom of the utility matches
your wireless network.
b. Check the color of the WG111T icon in the Windows system tray: green or
yellow indicates a working connection; red indicates no connection.
c. Check the WG111T LED: blinking means attempting to connect; solid indicates a
good connection; off means the WG111T is not plugged in.
d. Verify connectivity to the Internet or network resources.
Note: If you are unable to connect, see the Troubleshooting chapter of the
Reference Manual on the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter
WG111T Resource CD.
Windows 2000
1. FIRST, INSTALL THE WG111T WIRELESS USB 2.0 ADAPTER
SOFTWARE.
Note: Windows 2000 may require you to be logged on with administrator rights.
a. Power on your PC, let the operating system boot up completely, and log in as
needed.
b. Insert the Resource CD for the WG111T into
your CD-ROM drive. The CD 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.
e. Click Finish when done. If prompted by a Found New Hardware Wizard to
install a “bootloader device,” do so. Restart your computer, if prompted.
2. NEXT, INSERT THE WG111T.
a. Locate an available USB port on your PC. Connect the USB cable to the
WG111T 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.
c. Follow the Found New
Hardware Wizard
steps, click Finish
when done, and if
prompted, restart your
computer.
Note: If Windows
2000 displays a
Digital Signature
Not Found warning,
click Ye s to
continue the
installation.
d. Next, you will be prompted to choose the country where you are located. Select
your location from the list.
You will now see the WG111T system tray icon in the lower right area of
the Windows task bar.
3. NOW, CONFIGURE YOUR WG111T AND SAVE THE PROFILE.
a. Open the WG111T
Smart Wireless
Settings Utility by
clicking on the icon in
the Windows system
tray.
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.
c. Click Apply to activate the connection.
Tip: Create work and home profiles. Then, activate whichever one you need for
your current location.
Note: The status bar at the bottom of the utility reports the speed of your
connection. 108 Mbps speed is only possible when your wireless network has a
108 Mbps access point such as in the NETGEAR WGT624 108 Mbps Wireless
Firewall Router.
4. FINALLY, VERIFY WIRELESS NETWORK CONNECTIVITY.
a. Verify that the status monitor information at the bottom of the utility matches
your wireless network.
b. Check the color of the WG111T icon in the Windows system tray: green or
yellow indicates a working connection; red indicates no connection.
c. Check the WG111T LED: blinking means attempting to connect; solid indicates a
good connection; off means the WG111T is not plugged in.
d. Verify connectivity to the Internet or network resources.
Note: If you are unable to connect, see the Troubleshooting chapter of the
Reference Manual on the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter
WG111T R esou rc e CD .
Technical Support
PLEASE REFER TO THE SUPPORT INFORMATION CARD THAT SHIPPED WITH
YOUR PRODUCT.
By registering your product at www.NETGEAR.com/register, we can provide you with
timely expert technical support.
NETGEAR, INC. Support Information
Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR (For US & Canada only) - 24 x7 phone support. See Support
Information card for other countries.
E-mail: support@NETGEAR.com - 24 x 7 online support.
Attention: This device may be used throughput the European
0560
USB 2.0 Adapter WG111T Resource CD for details.
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Please see the Reference Manual on the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless
September 2004
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