Netgear WG111T User Manual download pdf (Page 13)

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v2.0, February 2007

Chapter 1

Basic Setup

The NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111T lets you connect a PC computer to

wireless networks. It is designed for PC computers running Microsoft Windows. For information

about product features and compatible NETGEAR products, see the NETGEAR website at

http://www.netgear.com.

This chapter describes how to install your WG111 108 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter and set up

basic wireless connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). Advanced wireless

network settings are covered in Chapter 2, “Network Connections and Wireless Security”

What You Need Before You Begin

You must verify that your computer meets the minimum system requirements and identify the

wireless network settings of the wireless network where you will connect before you can set up

your wireless USB adapter and connect.

Verify System Requirements

Before installing the WG111 108 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter, make sure that these minimum

requirements have been met. You must have a computer with:

• A Pentium

300 MHz or higher compatible processor with an available USB 2.0 or 1.1 port.

Note: Indoors, computers can connect to 802.11 wireless networks at distances of several

hundred feet. Because walls do not always block wireless signals, others outside

your immediate area could access your network. It is important to take steps to

secure your network from unauthorized access. The WG111 108 Mbps Wireless

USB 2.0 Adapter provides highly effective security features, which are covered in

Chapter 2, “Network Connections and Wireless Security”. Deploy the security

features appropriate to your needs.

Note: If you do not have a USB 2.0 port on your PC, the throughput of the WG111T

will be limited to the 14 Mbps of the USB 1.1 standard.

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