3. Set up your wireless USB adapter.
Verifying the Wireless Connection with the Status Bar
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a. Windows 98SE, Me, or 2000 users go to to
step b. Windows XP or Vista users can set
up the wireless adapter either with the
The status bar is located at the bottom of the Settings page.
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3
NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended)
or the Windows Configuration Utilities.
These setup instructions assume that you will connect to an access point or wireless router.
Estimated completion time: 10 minutes.
connection
status
signal strength
indicator
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NETGEAR Smart Wizard: Reveals
more information about each network
and makes it easier to troubleshoot
network connection problems.
Internet/router
connection indicator
unlocked: network
does not use security
Installation
connection wizard
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The connection status indicator
status of the connection.
and the WG111v3 icon
show the
1. First, install the
WG111v3 software.
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Windows Configuration Utilities: See the Windows documentation or
“Using Windows XP and Vista Wireless Configuration Utilities” at:
For details about the icons in the status bar, the WG111v3 LEDs, and
troubleshooting tips, see the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter
WG111 v3 User Manual on the NETGEAR CD.
Insert the NETGEAR CD. If the
CD main page does not appear,
double click Autorun.exe on
the CD.
b. Click Next to accept the NETGEAR Smart
Wizard. You will be prompted to let the
wizard help you connect to a network
(recommended).
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The Internet/Router connection indicator shows the progress of your connection.
a. Click Install the Software.
The Check for Updates
window opens.
c. Click Next to accept.
Connection Indicator
Description
b. If you are connected to the
Internet, click Check for
Connected to Internet
Connected to Router
Wireless Internet connection OK.
4. Connect to a wireless network.
Updates. If not, you can
choose to install from the CD.
Wireless connection to router OK
but no Internet connection at router.
a. Select the wireless network from the drop-
down list, and the wizard records your
choice.
c. When the Installation Complete message appears, click Next.
___.___.___.___ or
169.254..x.x
Wireless connection to a router OK
but problem with the router. See the
online help or User Manual for
troubleshooting tips.
d. On the SmartWizard screen, click Next to proceed with the SmartWizard setup.
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.
2. Now, insert the wireless USB adapter.
a. When prompted, insert your wireless USB adapter.
b. Click Next to proceed. Windows will discover the
b. The Smart Wizard will detect if the
adapter and continue the software installation process.
network uses security or not. Follow the
Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for saving a Profile.
c. Follow the Windows prompts to complete the
software installation.
c. After you have reviewed the settings, click Finish.
If a Windows logo certification warning appears, click Continue to proceed with
the installation.
The WG111v3 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.
d. When the Windows software installation is complete, click Finish.
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