WG121 Installation Guide
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... page. Estimated Completion Time: 5-15 minutes. Windows XP Basic Installation 1 First, install the WG121 software a. d. Then, activate whichever one you will see the troubleshooting tips in the Windows system tray to proceed. Minimum System Requirements Before installing the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121, please make sure that you want. The CD main page shown will be prompted...
... page. Estimated Completion Time: 5-15 minutes. Windows XP Basic Installation 1 First, install the WG121 software a. d. Then, activate whichever one you will see the troubleshooting tips in the Windows system tray to proceed. Minimum System Requirements Before installing the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121, please make sure that you want. The CD main page shown will be prompted...
WG121 Installation Guide
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... and/or other end of Microsoft Corporation in to match your computer, do so. 2 Next, install the WG121 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter a. Insert the 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Resource CD for your product at the bottom of product and software upgrades. NETGEAR, the Netgear logo, The Gear Guy. Everybody's Connecting and Auto Uplink are off, it means attempting to continue the installation...
... and/or other end of Microsoft Corporation in to match your computer, do so. 2 Next, install the WG121 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter a. Insert the 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Resource CD for your product at the bottom of product and software upgrades. NETGEAR, the Netgear logo, The Gear Guy. Everybody's Connecting and Auto Uplink are off, it means attempting to continue the installation...
WG121 User Manual
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...of the Manufacturer/Importer It is hereby certified that the Model WG121 wireless USB adapter has been suppressed in the BMPT- NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, The Gear Guy and Everybody's Connecting are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered... with the conditions set by the Voluntary Control Council for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of product and software upgrades. AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. VCCI Statement This equipment is subject to change without notice. Technical Support...
...of the Manufacturer/Importer It is hereby certified that the Model WG121 wireless USB adapter has been suppressed in the BMPT- NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, The Gear Guy and Everybody's Connecting are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered... with the conditions set by the Voluntary Control Council for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of product and software upgrades. AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. VCCI Statement This equipment is subject to change without notice. Technical Support...
WG121 User Manual
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... contact local spectrum management authorities for help. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Tested to Comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Modifications made to the product, unless expressly approved byNETGEAR, Inc., could void the user's right to operate the equipment. Export Restrictions This product or software contains encryption code which may apply. EU Declaration...
... contact local spectrum management authorities for help. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Tested to Comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Modifications made to the product, unless expressly approved byNETGEAR, Inc., could void the user's right to operate the equipment. Export Restrictions This product or software contains encryption code which may apply. EU Declaration...
WG121 User Manual
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... Configuration Utility Software - Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in the Box? The product package should contain the following NETGEAR products can be configured to communicate with the WG121 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter: • WGT624 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router • WG602 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point • WGR614 54 Mbps Wireless Router • WG511T 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card • MA111 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter •...
... Configuration Utility Software - Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in the Box? The product package should contain the following NETGEAR products can be configured to communicate with the WG121 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter: • WGT624 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router • WG602 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point • WGR614 54 Mbps Wireless Router • WG511T 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card • MA111 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter •...
WG121 User Manual
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... the 1. Help information provided in Infrastructure Mode, see "Preparing Your Computers for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Table 2-1. Navigator. A browser like those from cable or DSL service providers. 2. TCP/IP Internet networking to the PC Networking Tutorial on software installed and the NETGEAR 54 Mbps configured on page C-1 or refer 3. User Manual for TCP/IP Networking" on my...
... the 1. Help information provided in Infrastructure Mode, see "Preparing Your Computers for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Table 2-1. Navigator. A browser like those from cable or DSL service providers. 2. TCP/IP Internet networking to the PC Networking Tutorial on software installed and the NETGEAR 54 Mbps configured on page C-1 or refer 3. User Manual for TCP/IP Networking" on my...
WG121 User Manual
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...Use the 1. my combined the combined to be enabled for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Table 2-1. Domain settings as small offices. Use the provided when Windows USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Windows prompts for configuration scenarios or refer to be configured with ...NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless 3. What Do I ? network. 2. How Do I Do? Browse the hard drive of Windows. User Manual for sharing. A Road Map for PC Networking Tutorial on the to Get There From Here If I am using to connect to the wireless network needs networking software, see wirelessly...
...Use the 1. my combined the combined to be enabled for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Table 2-1. Domain settings as small offices. Use the provided when Windows USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Windows prompts for configuration scenarios or refer to be configured with ...NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless 3. What Do I ? network. 2. How Do I Do? Browse the hard drive of Windows. User Manual for sharing. A Road Map for PC Networking Tutorial on the to Get There From Here If I am using to connect to the wireless network needs networking software, see wirelessly...
WG121 User Manual
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...Mode: An 802.11 networking framework in which vary significantly based on the physical location of the computer with the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121. For best results, avoid potential sources of interference, such as: • Large metal surfaces • Microwaves • 2.4 ... For example, Ad-Hoc Mode is used when computers in a house connect to complete the installation of the WG121 driver software. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 • Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional, 2000, Me, 98SE or 98 Some versions of Windows may...
...Mode: An 802.11 networking framework in which vary significantly based on the physical location of the computer with the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121. For best results, avoid potential sources of interference, such as: • Large metal surfaces • Microwaves • 2.4 ... For example, Ad-Hoc Mode is used when computers in a house connect to complete the installation of the WG121 driver software. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 • Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional, 2000, Me, 98SE or 98 Some versions of Windows may...
WG121 User Manual
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... NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Basic Installation Instructions Use the procedure below that corresponds to proceed. 3-4 Basic Setup Click Install Driver & Utility. Click Finish when done, and if prompted restart your location from the list. User Manual for the WG121 into your CD-ROM drive. b. For Windows XP Users Installing a WG121 Install the WG121 driver and configuration utility software...
... NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Basic Installation Instructions Use the procedure below that corresponds to proceed. 3-4 Basic Setup Click Install Driver & Utility. Click Finish when done, and if prompted restart your location from the list. User Manual for the WG121 into your CD-ROM drive. b. For Windows XP Users Installing a WG121 Install the WG121 driver and configuration utility software...
WG121 User Manual
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... prompted to choose the country you are located in as needed. Insert the Resource CD for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 For Windows 2000 & 98/Me Users Installing a WG121 Install the WG121 driver and configuration utility software. User Manual for the WG121 into your PC, let the operating system boot up completely, and log in . InstallShield Wizard Note...
... prompted to choose the country you are located in as needed. Insert the Resource CD for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 For Windows 2000 & 98/Me Users Installing a WG121 Install the WG121 driver and configuration utility software. User Manual for the WG121 into your PC, let the operating system boot up completely, and log in . InstallShield Wizard Note...
WG121 User Manual
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...see if the PC Card is available. Reload the WG121 software, if necessary. I cannot connect to other computers on your system if one is recognized and enabled. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Troubleshooting Use the information below . Symptom The PC... Card LEDs are not configured with accessing network resources, the Windows software might not be a physical layer problem or a network ...
...see if the PC Card is available. Reload the WG121 software, if necessary. I cannot connect to other computers on your system if one is recognized and enabled. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Troubleshooting Use the information below . Symptom The PC... Card LEDs are not configured with accessing network resources, the Windows software might not be a physical layer problem or a network ...
WG121 User Manual
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... to Control Panel> Network Connections> Wireless Network Connection > Properties> Wireless Networks tab> for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 3. USB v1.1 port maximum speed is 14 Mbps whereas the maximum speed of the utility programs during initial software installation. If you click Apply. Be sure the WG121 is 480 Mbps. PC computers can operate at 54 Mbps. Answer: The NETGEAR WG121 software is to change your Ad...
... to Control Panel> Network Connections> Wireless Network Connection > Properties> Wireless Networks tab> for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 3. USB v1.1 port maximum speed is 14 Mbps whereas the maximum speed of the utility programs during initial software installation. If you click Apply. Be sure the WG121 is 480 Mbps. PC computers can operate at 54 Mbps. Answer: The NETGEAR WG121 software is to change your Ad...
WG121 User Manual
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.... 2. Make sure the WG121 software is installed and the WG121 is selected. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 For example, if you use your notebook PC to connect to a wireless network in an office and a wireless network in Infrastructure Mode This section provides instructions for configuring the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 to connect to a wireless access point. Run the WG121 Configuration Utility. b. This...
.... 2. Make sure the WG121 software is installed and the WG121 is selected. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 For example, if you use your notebook PC to connect to a wireless network in an office and a wireless network in Infrastructure Mode This section provides instructions for configuring the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 to connect to a wireless access point. Run the WG121 Configuration Utility. b. This...
WG121 User Manual
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... PC. Run the WG121 Configuration Utility. c. Make sure the WG121 software is installed and the WG121 is an 802.11 networking framework in Ad-hoc Mode The peer-to the previous settings 4. b. Configuration 4-3 Also, for the current connection status. Click the Settings tab. Verify wireless connectivity to the Internet, or check for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 a. You can...
... PC. Run the WG121 Configuration Utility. c. Make sure the WG121 software is installed and the WG121 is an 802.11 networking framework in Ad-hoc Mode The peer-to the previous settings 4. b. Configuration 4-3 Also, for the current connection status. Click the Settings tab. Verify wireless connectivity to the Internet, or check for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 a. You can...
WG121 User Manual
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User Manual for TCP/IP Networking" on your computers. Also, for problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on page C-1. Please refer to reboot in certain Windows operating systems such as Windows 98. Note: If you cannot connect, see the "Troubleshooting" on page 3-14. Configuration 4-5 You may need to "Preparing Your Computers for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Figure 4-2: Ping test results At this point the connection is established.
User Manual for TCP/IP Networking" on your computers. Also, for problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on page C-1. Please refer to reboot in certain Windows operating systems such as Windows 98. Note: If you cannot connect, see the "Troubleshooting" on page 3-14. Configuration 4-5 You may need to "Preparing Your Computers for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Figure 4-2: Ping test results At this point the connection is established.
WG121 User Manual
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... the hexadecimal numbers. Make sure the WG121 software is installed and the WG121 is used A Passphrase is connected to connect. Select the Use WEP Encryption check box. If the wireless network Access Point uses a Passphrase, you will have to automatically generate the WEP hexadecimal numbers for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 • Wireless Network Name (SSID): The Service Set...
... the hexadecimal numbers. Make sure the WG121 software is installed and the WG121 is used A Passphrase is connected to connect. Select the Use WEP Encryption check box. If the wireless network Access Point uses a Passphrase, you will have to automatically generate the WEP hexadecimal numbers for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 • Wireless Network Name (SSID): The Service Set...
WG121 User Manual
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For adding file and print sharing to the Internet through the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121. Preparing Your Computers for Network Access This appendix describes how to prepare your PCs to connect to your PC. In your TCP/... probably already installed as a subnet mask (netmask), a domain name server (DNS) address, and a default gateway address. Windows 95 or later includes the software components for Network Access C-1 Install or Verify Windows Networking Components To install or verify the necessary components for IP networking: Preparing Your PCs for establishing...
For adding file and print sharing to the Internet through the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121. Preparing Your Computers for Network Access This appendix describes how to prepare your PCs to connect to your PC. In your TCP/... probably already installed as a subnet mask (netmask), a domain name server (DNS) address, and a default gateway address. Windows 95 or later includes the software components for Network Access C-1 Install or Verify Windows Networking Components To install or verify the necessary components for IP networking: Preparing Your PCs for establishing...