Netgear WG111T – Windows 7 x32/x64 Driver Installation

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I recently needed to use my WG111T on Windows 7 / x64. There seems to be some confusion out there about how to ‘obtain’ / install the drivers in Win 7 so I thought I’d try and help people out there (especially my uncle) with a step by step guide.

*** If you do get stuck, please make sure you point out which step you were on when you reached the problem. ***

I have also extracted the just drivers from the Netgear setup software so you can install the adapter without installing all of Netgears utilities with it. (As Win7/Vista no longer needs any of the connection software).

You can download the driver files from me here: WG111T_Driver_Ryan.zip (Courtesy of Ryan Palmer – W7 TechNet)

I have included another set of drivers below, if you are having problems try these alternate drivers.

You can download the alternate driver files from me here: WG111T_Driver.zip

There is also another set of drivers you can try, this package includes other files that are not present within the other two packages, try this as a last resort: ar5005ug-netgear-1.0.1.1007.zip

Anyway on to the guide:

Preperation
Below are images of the actual device, Netgear made variations & revisions, if your’s looks nothing like this or has a different design or identification THE DRIVERS WILL NOT WORK.
Bad photos courtesy of my iPhone!

Front

Back

Bottom

Step 1
Download and extract the driver files above. (Make sure you know where you save and extract them to, I recommend saving this file to the desktop)

Step 2
Plug the WG111T into your computer. Windows will tell you that it can’t find a driver, this is ok. Any dialog boxes or prompts that pop-up when you plug it in, ignore and close. (Press cancel or close the window via the red ‘x’ at the top)

Step 3
Open up device manager. To do this open the start menu, right click on computer, then click on properties.

Then when the next screen comes up, click on the device manager link that is towards the top left of the window that has just opened.

Step 4
In device manager, right click on the tree item ‘WG111T’ which is under ‘Other Devices’ (you may need to expand ‘Other Devices’ to view the ‘WG111T’ tree item), and click ‘Update Driver Software…’

Step 5
Another window will appear asking you how you want to search for the driver, click on the ‘Browse my computer for driver software’ option.

Step 6
On the next screen you will need to specify where you would like Windows to search for the drivers. Click the browse button and find the folder you extracted the drivers to, then press ok. If you followed my advice and saved to the desktop you can just select the desktop as the folder to search. Make sure ‘include subfilders’ is checked!

Once you have found the location, click on the next button.

Step 7
After a small wait, Windows will ask you to confirm that you would like to install the driver software it has found. Press ‘install’ on this screen.

Step 8
If all has gone well you should be presented with the screen below.

You can now join wireless networks! If this works please rate the article, any issues leave a comment or contact me.

DavidLy 5 pts

thank you sir!

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dujumpp 5 pts

I had been looking for a driver for Windows 7 64 bit and couldn't find one. I downloaded your driver and followed the directions and it works. Thanks!

JakeExclamationmarkCarter 5 pts

I downloaded the drivers, installed it all and was using internet for about a week, then all of a sudden the USB stick stops working!!! And now I can't re-do this because as far as my computer is concerned, the USB stick isn't plugged in... What do I do?!?!

couponlover323 5 pts

I downloaded the files onto a flashdrive and uploaded them onto my desktop. At the end of the driver installation, it pops up and say 'The file 'Athfmwdl.sys' on AthUsb Installation Disk is needed. Thoughts???

green2go 5 pts moderator

couponlover323 Which copy of the drivers did you download, mine or Ryans? (I'm assuming Ryans)Haven't had that error before. Download the file located below, it has the missing files.http://www.codeblog.co.uk/rep/ar5005ug-netgear-1.0...

Dave

Having the same problem as Owen, every so often I get the blue screen of death and im pretty sure it's the WG11T driver thats causing it because the only other USB devices I have are a mouse and keyboard. Hopefully netgear will release a Windows 7 driver soon with no BSOD.

Roy

Is this works for the WG111 ? i have not the T version.

ishita

Hello Again

I think I have figured the problem out. Like me those who couldnt install it might have not access to the internet on the computer. So i was using a memory stick and then copying the file on to the desktop. So in this case you need to right click on the wg111t driver file on your desktop then click on extract files. Another file should appear after that. Then follow the steps as normal device manager etc and it should work. Thanks Oliver

hello

i seem to have thesame problem as the first few people on here windows could not find driver softwarefor the device. I saved it to my desktop, checked subfolders no luck. I have windows 7.Pleaseadvise.

thanks

adeyren

Thanks very very much worked a treat!!!!!!!!!!!

Owen

It's running directly from the PC itself and I've tried swapping it through a couple of the different ports. It's just annoying more than anything because it's so infrequent.

It seems like I'm the only one having this problem anyway so I've ordered an extra long cable to trail across the house instead.

Bo Jensen

Hi!

I just installed the driver and I follow your guide, but I still have a problem. When I want to go on the internet, I can't get acces to my own router. I can find two others, but I don't know the codes. Do you know what I can do?

When I look down on the "internet"-thing in the right corner, it's covered by a orange dot. Is there anything to do?

Sorry for my bad english, you may contact me on this e-mail: nicklas_7_777@hotmail.com - if you want to.

Oliver

@Owen - Have you tried swapping the USB port that the adapter is plugged into? Also, is it running through a USB hub?

It doesn't happen all that often but my PC keeps crashing and coming up with a blue screen saying that new hardware hasn't been installed correctly and it the cause of it.

The only thing mentioned is WG111T... so it's obviously something to do with this. It doesn't happen all the time but it can be pretty frustrating. Happens once every couple of days. Everything starts up and runs fine after and I can still get online - I'm just dreading it happening when I'm doing something important

Peter

Excellent work Ryan!

AdW

Followed to the letter using 7/32bit not working...

J.C.

Perfect! Followed instructions exactly and working great now.

bee

Thanks very much - it worked perfectly- and i am probably as unsavvy as your uncle!

Thanks for the drivers - followed your steps and had everything up and running in minutes and it works just fine

Hi Guys,

I've just double checked my steps and they work for me, I have added pictures of my actual device and also added more information.

Both machines have been running Win7 Ultimate x64.

All I can say is that you must either:

a) be not following the steps entirely
(especially the 'include subfolders' on step 6)

b) Have a completely different device

c) Have a older / newer revision of the device

Hi All,

Please make sure you point out which step you were on when you reached the problem.

I'm going to try following my own steps again on an untried PC.

Michael

same issue as people above. WIndows cannot find driver softwear

Sandy

Thanks very much for this tutoral.
Followed all your instructions exactly, but the final screen said "window could not find software for your device"
My o/s is windows 7 ultimate edition.

amjed

i am still finding it difficuld to install the driver when i am updating, it says "windows could not find driver softwhere for your device..... please help

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