WG111v3 Software Version 2.0.0

Software Versions:

• Software Release Version: 2.0.0
• Win 7 driver version: 62.1181.1118.2009 (WHQL certified)
• Win Vista x86/x64 driver version: 6.1180.1014.2009 (WHQL certified)
• Win 2000/XP/XP x64 driver version: 5.1116.1228.2007 (WHQL certified)
• Win 98SE/Me driver version: 5.1116.1228.2007
• Utility version for Vista & Win 7: 3.6.83.131
• Utility version for 2K/XP/XP x64: 3.6.72.314
• Utility version for 98SE/Me: 3.6.44.314

New Features, Enhancements and Bug Fixes

• Supports Software Push Button.
• Win 7 Support - (both 32/64-bit)
• Vista SP2 AutoConfig WPS support.
• Fixed: Some N routers will be displayed as B in the Site Survey list like WNR3500v1, WNR3500v2, DGN2000, WNR2000.
• Fixed: Ccan’t use Vista SP2 AutoConfig to run WPS with routers.

Known Bugs

• Ad-hoc auto channel always start at channel 1 (Vista) and ch 6 (other OSes) even if it is with lots of interference.
  Workaround: Use fix channel in other OSes other than Vista. No workaround solution in Vista.
• 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 Vista.
  Workaround There will be no problem if you only have one account or several accounts but same admin privilege in Vista. If you have several accounts with different privilege, then reboot the system first before you doing un-installation and do un-installation in administrator privilege.  
• In Win98SE and ME, the WG111v3 utility still displays connected in the status bar even we power off or reboot AP.
  Workaround Unplug wg111v3 and re-insert it again to recover the status.
• Can’t use WPS AP PIN to connect with DGN2000 at unconfig. mode.
  Workaround Please configure the DGN2000 manually first through WEB GUI first.
• Can't manually switch security type from WEP or WPA/WPA2 to No security on the GUI if running the smart wizard first during installation.
  Workaround Exit the GUI utility and re-run it again after first time installation or reboot PC after first time installation to solve this issue.
• No 'Connect to Internet' dialog pop-up after the ‘Connect to Internet' is enabled on XP64 OS.

Note:
It is suggested to select AP SSID in networks page to run AP PIN instead of running “Join a Network”, it will be faster to setup the AP router.

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. 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.)
    

2. Click Next.
3. Click Yes.
4. Click Next to complete uninstallation.
5. Click OK to finish the Install Assistant.
6. Extract the Zip file you downloaded with these release notes.
7. Open the Setup Program from the extracted folder by double clicking it.
   
8. Click Next.
9. Click Accept to accept the license agreement.
10. Click Next to install in the default directory.
11. Click Next. A message appears while the software is installing.
    
12. Insert your NETGEAR WG111v3 54 Mbps wireless USB 2.0 adapter into a USB port.
    
13. Click Next.
14. Select the country where the computer will be used, and click Agree. Incorrect selection may cause performance problems and violate the applicable law.
    
    
15. Select NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) and Click Next.
16. Select Yes to use the Smart Wizard to help with connecting to a wireless network, and click Next.
17. 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.
    
    
18. 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.
19. Click Finish to close the installer.
20. A confirmation message shows that your computer is connected to the Internet.
21. 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.
    
22. 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.