20 Most Recent NetGear : WG111 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter, RETAIL (DSNGWG111) - Page 4 Questions & Answers

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Sounds like ESD (Electro-Static Discharge) damage. If it's still in warranty, take it back. Otherwise, I think you're hosed. These things, though they may look like it, are not toys. They should all come with instructions on how to prevent ESD damage. But, just leave it up to the consumer to damage their toys so they can make more money.

• log in to the netgear router's interface using www.routerlogin.com
• username- admin , password : password
• Click on wireless settings under setup . ( 3rd option from the top )
• Under the security options .
• U can find ur wep security passphrase to connect with netgear wireless.

In case of further assistance , do revert back

Visit the netgear support site here: http://kb.netgear.com/app/
Then enter your model # in the first box. If the device is not too old, they will have the drivers you need.

You may try plugging the adapter to another usb port. If it still not being detected you can plug it to another computer for isolation purpose. So you can verify if its a problem with your adapter or the usb ports on your computer.
Also check the device manager, You can follow the instructions below

Right click my computer
Go to properties
Click on hard ware and then click on device manager .
Look for network adapter and check if you see your adapter model number .
If you see other devices under network adapter , that maybe your adapter itself already. You just need to install the software for it to work.

You can try running the setup cd to another machine to check if its a problem with the cd or your cd drive.

Cheers,
KJ

Hi,
Visit to the given link and select exact version of your router...for driver... http://kb.netgear.com/app/products/family/a_id/1268
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Go through normal troubleshooting options first; Re-Install Drivers, Try A diffrent port, Check circutry etc. If that fails it's time to buy a new Adapter

There are 3 versions for your device v1,v2,v3. From this link you can choose your version and after that download the drivers you asked for.

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login to the router page and change the channel range to 11..it helps to get clear network..

The password would be the network key. You can find this information on the wireless settings of your router.

Yes, the adapter would only work with its compatible software driver. Which can be downloaded from the below link:
http://kb.netgear.com
Please enter the model make of the adapter on the box and it will take you to the download page.

Regards
Anand

Hi,

Here is the solution for your netgear wg111v3 wireless usb adapter,

click the link for download driver for netgear wg111v3 wireless usb adapter

Download Link

please let me know if problem solved or not.

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Manish

For that you have to disable startup.
For that press windows key +R key so you can see run then type in "msconfig" without "" then press ok.
Then you can see system configuration utility click on last tab startup and disable all startup or netgear utility then apply and restart computer then it not open at startup.
Let me know if you need further assistance.
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if it conencts but gets disconnected as mentioned it turns red possible that something is interfering with the network signal from your system to the router...... try checking for applications programs that can casue your wireless to fail from conneting, check if you have network magic on the computer uninstall it it can cuase network conflict and failures to conenct wirelessly or if your laptop is a Lenovo and if it has readycom 4.0 or readycom 5.0 uninstall it as well.

Also have you tried reinstalling the drivers for your wireless card in the laptop possible that the drivers installed is incorrect or corrupt, you can download drivers for your systme possbily from your OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer ^_^

try reinstalling your system

you need to connect the wireless adapter then you need to configure it i.e need to enter username,password in the page u get when u enter the IP address u got with the adapter in internet explorer

Hi,

Please go through the below mentioned link and let me know if this helps:

http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/17

Awiating your response.

If your wireless connection drops ,it means you need to changed channel number of router for that you need to login to router

please follow steps to login to router

1. Open a web browser (Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Safari).
2. Access the router, usually by typing 'http://192.168.1.1' or 'http://www.routerlogin.com' in the address bar.
3. Login to the router with the Username as "admin" and Password as "password" (please note that the Username and Password are case sensitive).
4. Click on Wireless Settings'(under Setup) from the left menu.
now you would be able to changed channel on router
and check connection

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The LED on the adapter may be dead. Since the Router is work you don't have any problem. But if the LED being ON gives you the confidence that adapter is working, take it to an electronic repair to replace the LED on the adapter or buy another adapter.

If the unconected pc has not something like WiFi (or wireless internet), the only way is to connect it with an ethernet (cat 5 as you mentioned) cable. If the cable is a problem, there is the posibility of wireless connection but you need extra hardware (not very expensive but the cable is cheaper for sure)

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