WG111v3 Version 1.3.0

Released: May 6, 2008

Supports Windows Vista (32/64 bit)
Win Vista x86/x64 driver version: 6.1116.1228.2007 (WHQL certified, Works with Windows Vista)
Win 2000/XP/XP-x64 driver version: 5.1116.1228.2007 (WHQL certified)
Win 98SE/Me driver version: 5.1116.1228.2007
Vista Utility version: 3.6.66.123
XP/2000/98 Utility version: 3.6.54.314

New Features and Enhancements

WPS support on Win 2K/XP/XP x64/Vista 32/Vista x64.
Added German & French languages support.
Fixed “Fail to launch NETGEAR GUI after we insert the same adapter in another USB port which we have never inserted this adapter in that port before.”
Fixed “The GUI may not appear in the system tray after installation finished. This is because there is a newer meeting house protocol driver installed, but it won’t bind to our adapter driver.”
Fixed “Input blank SSID and set security to either "WPA-PSK" or "WPA2-PSK" and apply it in the settings page. Then switch to "Network" page and do scan, it can't find any AP.”
Fixed “It won't uninstall the driver nor delete driver files on XP x64during uninstallation.”
Fixed “Adapter can not reconnect to Router automatically on Win 98SE.”
Fixed “Sometimes GUI crashes on Win 98SE and ME.”
Fixed “The utility can't be launched on Vista 32/Vista x64 (other OSes are ok), if we insert a new WG111v3 adapter and unplug the old one first.”
Fixed “The driver cannot completely remove after un-installation in win98SE”
Fixed “WinME blue screen issue after disabling WG111v3 device".

Known Bugs

Ad-hoc auto channel always start at channel 1 (Vista) and channel 6 (other OS) even if it has lots of interference.
If we uninstall the driver/utility in the normal user mode and enter admin privilege while normal user and admin are logging in simultaneously, sometimes the driver and utility can't be removed successfully.
In Win98SE and ME, the WG111v3 utility still displays connected in the status bar even we power off or reboot AP

To Safely Remove the Adapter

Do this to pull out the adapter before upgrading (or whenever you physically disconnect it):

1. Mouse over the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Windows system tray.

2. Single-click the icon. A list of removable devices appears. (If you double-click, or if using Windows 2000, a large pop-up window appears, which can also be used.)

3. Double-click the Safely Remove line with your adapter in it.

4. Pull the adapter out.

To Upgrade

1. Download using the button below to a convenient place such as your desktop. Note that this is a large file!

2. Uninstall the existing adapter software by selecting Start > Programs > NETGEAR WG111v3 Adapter > Uninstall NETGEAR WG111v3 Smart Wizard. The Install Assistant window displays. (Windows XP screens are shown however the process works similarly in other operating systems.)

3. Click Next.

4. Click Yes.

5. Click Next to complete uninstallation.

6. Click OK to finish the Install Assistant.

7. Extract the Zip file you downloaded.

8. Open the Setup Program from the extracted folder by double clicking it.

9. Click Next.

10. Click Accept to accept the license agreement.

11. Click Next to install in the default directory.

12. Click Next. A message appears while the software is installing.

13. Insert your NETGEAR WG111v3 54 Mbps wireless USB 2.0 adapter into a USB port.

14. Click Next.

15. Select the country where the computer will be used, and click Agree. Incorrect selection may cause performance problems and violate the applicable law.

16. Select NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) and Click Next.

17. Select Yes to use the Smart Wizard to help with connecting to a wireless network, and click Next.

18. The Selecting a Network window appears. Highlight the Network Name you want to connect to. If the Network Name (SSID) is blank, it means that network's router is not broadcasting its SSID. If you want to connect to that network, log in to the router, or ask your network administrator for the SSID.

19. Click Next. The screen advances to Saving Profiles step. You do not have to enter a profile, but it's easier that reentering the network information.

20. Click Finish to close the installer.

21. A confirmation message shows that your computer is connected to the Internet.

22. Also the wireless configuration utility is launched. Now that the installation is finished, this is the window you will use in the future to examine available networks, etc. You may close or leave the Smart Wizard utility window open during normal operation.

23. You may leave the Smart Wizard utility open during normal operation, if you like. Some of the features to note in this example:

The user created a profile called "Profile".
The network he is connected to has an SSID of "NETGEAR".
The Network Type is Infrastructure. To connect, one has to use the same type as the rest of the network. For information, see Selecting between Ad Hoc and Infrastructure Modes .
In the status bar, you can see that the network is using channel 6. Again, one has to use the same channel as the rest of the network.
In Security, neither WEP nor WPA is selected, which is not a good idea. This example network is very vulnerable to hacking. See Improving Default Network Security .
The signal strength is at the maximum — all the lights in the status bar are green. However, anything but red is acceptable. For information, see Improving Wireless Range

This product includes software code developed by third parties, including software code subject to the GNU General Public License ("GPL") or GNU Lesser General Public License ("LGPL"). As applicable, the terms of the GPL and LGPL, and information on obtaining access to the GPL Code and LGPL Code used in this product, are available to you at NETGEAR's Open Source Code Web page. The GPL Code and LGPL Code used in this product is distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and is subject to the copyrights of one or more authors. For details, see the GPL Code and LGPL Code for this product and the terms of the GPL and LGPL.