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.... a. These networks are connected to let the wizard help or the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Model WPNT121 User Manual on the CD. Hidden Network If the network uses security, then the Smart Wizard detects it easier to set up the wireless adapter with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utilities. . • NETGEAR Smart Wizard: Reveals more information about each network and makes...
.... a. These networks are connected to let the wizard help or the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Model WPNT121 User Manual on the CD. Hidden Network If the network uses security, then the Smart Wizard detects it easier to set up the wireless adapter with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utilities. . • NETGEAR Smart Wizard: Reveals more information about each network and makes...
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... names are on the website or over the phone is a registered trademark of your product and use our telephone support service. NETGEAR is required before you can use it to change without notice. in accordance with the laws of their respective holders. This symbol...should be treated and recycled in accordance with the European Union Directive 2002/96 on the bottom label of NETGEAR, Inc. January 30, 2007 Technical Support After completing the Smart Wizard configuration assistant, locate the serial number on the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (the WEEE Directive). All...
... names are on the website or over the phone is a registered trademark of your product and use our telephone support service. NETGEAR is required before you can use it to change without notice. in accordance with the laws of their respective holders. This symbol...should be treated and recycled in accordance with the European Union Directive 2002/96 on the bottom label of NETGEAR, Inc. January 30, 2007 Technical Support After completing the Smart Wizard configuration assistant, locate the serial number on the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (the WEEE Directive). All...
WN121T Product datasheet
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... the most demanding of wireless applications. Wireless-N The RangeMax Next Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter (WN121T) delivers an innovation in a single wireless channel. Application Support The WN121T secures enough bandwidth and range to connect at Wireless-N speeds at consistent speeds.† Simple and Secure The RangeMax Next Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter is Steady-Stream NETGEAR's exclusive Steady-Stream technology creates consistent wireless connections - The WN121T has a USB 2.0 interface, so it ! RangeMax Next Wireless-N uses draft 11n...
... the most demanding of wireless applications. Wireless-N The RangeMax Next Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter (WN121T) delivers an innovation in a single wireless channel. Application Support The WN121T secures enough bandwidth and range to connect at Wireless-N speeds at consistent speeds.† Simple and Secure The RangeMax Next Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter is Steady-Stream NETGEAR's exclusive Steady-Stream technology creates consistent wireless connections - The WN121T has a USB 2.0 interface, so it ! RangeMax Next Wireless-N uses draft 11n...
WN121T Product datasheet
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...'s connecting, the Gear Guy logo, IntelliFi, ProSafe, RangeMax and Smart Wizard are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. RangeMax Next Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter (WN121T) - RangeMax Next Wireless Router - WN121T RangeMax™ Next Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter Advantages of RangeMax Next SPEED Touchless WiFi Security 15 x RangeMax Next 10 x RangeMax 1x Wireless-G 10 x 1x 1x 10 x COVERAGE RANGE RangeMax Next = up to 15x more speed, up to10x more coverage RangeMax = up to 10x more speed, up to...
...'s connecting, the Gear Guy logo, IntelliFi, ProSafe, RangeMax and Smart Wizard are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. RangeMax Next Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter (WN121T) - RangeMax Next Wireless Router - WN121T RangeMax™ Next Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter Advantages of RangeMax Next SPEED Touchless WiFi Security 15 x RangeMax Next 10 x RangeMax 1x Wireless-G 10 x 1x 1x 10 x COVERAGE RANGE RangeMax Next = up to 15x more speed, up to10x more coverage RangeMax = up to 10x more speed, up to...
WN121T User Manual
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... and Range Guidelines 1-2 What Is in the Box ...1-2 Default Wireless Settings 1-2 Installation ...1-3 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet 1-6 Icon Colors ...1-7 Smart Wizard Status Bar 1-7 Removing the Software 1-9 Upgrading the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Software 1-9 Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility 2-1 Understanding the Smart Wizard 2-2 Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area 2-2 Finding a Network ...2-4 Profiles ...2-5 Adding Profiles...
... and Range Guidelines 1-2 What Is in the Box ...1-2 Default Wireless Settings 1-2 Installation ...1-3 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet 1-6 Icon Colors ...1-7 Smart Wizard Status Bar 1-7 Removing the Software 1-9 Upgrading the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Software 1-9 Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility 2-1 Understanding the Smart Wizard 2-2 Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area 2-2 Finding a Network ...2-4 Profiles ...2-5 Adding Profiles...
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... makes it easier to Step b. c. Windows XP or Vista users can set up the wireless adapter with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utilities. NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual c. a. Now, connect the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter. Locate an available USB port on the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter into the USB port. Insert the end of the cable on your VPN firewall. Follow the...
... makes it easier to Step b. c. Windows XP or Vista users can set up the wireless adapter with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utilities. NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual c. a. Now, connect the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter. Locate an available USB port on the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter into the USB port. Insert the end of the cable on your VPN firewall. Follow the...
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... the Network Name (SSID). You will be prompted to let the wizard help you connect to accept. 4. Connect to accept the Smart Wizard. NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual • Windows configuration utilities: See the Windows documentation or "Using Windows XP and Vista Wireless Configuration Utilities" at: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm b. a. Click...
... the Network Name (SSID). You will be prompted to let the wizard help you connect to accept. 4. Connect to accept the Smart Wizard. NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual • Windows configuration utilities: See the Windows documentation or "Using Windows XP and Vista Wireless Configuration Utilities" at: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm b. a. Click...
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... in the system tray and on page 1-7. 1-6 v2.0, February 2007 The icon appears in the lower right of your wireless connection. NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual If the network uses security, then the Smart Wizard detects it. c. Follow the Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for your wireless connectivity. See "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on the desktop;
... in the system tray and on page 1-7. 1-6 v2.0, February 2007 The icon appears in the lower right of your wireless connection. NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual If the network uses security, then the Smart Wizard detects it. c. Follow the Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for your wireless connectivity. See "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on the desktop;
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... Find a Network Figure 1-7 Connection status Signal strength Understanding the Status Bar Wireless network Security Identifies which wireless network you have joined. • Locked: security enabled. • Unlocked: security not enabled. 1-7 v2.0, February 2007 NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual • Smart Wizard Status Bar: Clicking on the desktop and in the Microsoft Windows desktop. Color Red...
... Find a Network Figure 1-7 Connection status Signal strength Understanding the Status Bar Wireless network Security Identifies which wireless network you have joined. • Locked: security enabled. • Unlocked: security not enabled. 1-7 v2.0, February 2007 NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual • Smart Wizard Status Bar: Clicking on the desktop and in the Microsoft Windows desktop. Color Red...
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... online document: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility To disable the Windows Zero Configuration utility: 1. Attach the wireless adapter to a USB port for your computer. 2. Click the Wireless Networks tab. Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security This chapter explains how to use the Smart Wizard, then you need to...
... online document: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility To disable the Windows Zero Configuration utility: 1. Attach the wireless adapter to a USB port for your computer. 2. Click the Wireless Networks tab. Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security This chapter explains how to use the Smart Wizard, then you need to...
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..., or click it in your Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter wireless settings. Use the icon to change your area. The Windows System Tray is located on your computer. NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain how to use the NETGEAR WN121T Smart Wizard to open the Smart Wizard. To view information about wireless networks in your wireless network settings in profiles. •...
..., or click it in your Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter wireless settings. Use the icon to change your area. The Windows System Tray is located on your computer. NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain how to use the NETGEAR WN121T Smart Wizard to open the Smart Wizard. To view information about wireless networks in your wireless network settings in profiles. •...
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... is used then you want to know the security settings for each network with the wireless network and security settings. The Settings tab page opens. 2. NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual Finding a Network During the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. If you use . Figure 2-3 2-4 Hidden Network v2.0, February 2007 Use the...secure networks frequently, set up profiles for the network that you know the WEP key. Click Find a Network. Follow the steps below to open the Smart Wizard.
... is used then you want to know the security settings for each network with the wireless network and security settings. The Settings tab page opens. 2. NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual Finding a Network During the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. If you use . Figure 2-3 2-4 Hidden Network v2.0, February 2007 Use the...secure networks frequently, set up profiles for the network that you know the WEP key. Click Find a Network. Follow the steps below to open the Smart Wizard.
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...which matches the network you want to an access point or router with the 802.11 ad hoc mode. The Smart Wizard initiates your settings. Profiles The WN121T Smart Wizard uses profiles to -Computer (Ad Hoc) - Then, you can store multiple profiles and recall the one which lets... to exchange files directly between them. Default: The Profile named Default automatically scans for each wireless network. If you can use your network connection. NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual 3. You cannot change this mode is used when two Windows computers are two ...
...which matches the network you want to an access point or router with the 802.11 ad hoc mode. The Smart Wizard initiates your settings. Profiles The WN121T Smart Wizard uses profiles to -Computer (Ad Hoc) - Then, you can store multiple profiles and recall the one which lets... to exchange files directly between them. Default: The Profile named Default automatically scans for each wireless network. If you can use your network connection. NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual 3. You cannot change this mode is used when two Windows computers are two ...
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... point or router. 1. Figure 2-4 2. Click Apply. Enter the network settings. a. c. c. Verify wireless connectivity to open the Smart Wizard. In the Network Name (SSID) field select a network or enter the SSID. Click Save Profile. b. Save your network. 2-6 v2.0, February 2007 NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or...
... point or router. 1. Figure 2-4 2. Click Apply. Enter the network settings. a. c. c. Verify wireless connectivity to open the Smart Wizard. In the Network Name (SSID) field select a network or enter the SSID. Click Save Profile. b. Save your network. 2-6 v2.0, February 2007 NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or...
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... with file and print sharing enabled and you cannot connect, see Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting. Follow the instructions below to open the Smart Wizard. Ad Hoc mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with each other, without the use of an access point. ... Addressing" in the Smart Wizard for file and printer access on your computers. You can check the status bar in Appendix B. The Settings page opens: Figure 2-5 2-7 v2.0, February 2007 Note: Ad Hoc mode will not work using DHCP settings. NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual Use a...
... with file and print sharing enabled and you cannot connect, see Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting. Follow the instructions below to open the Smart Wizard. Ad Hoc mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with each other, without the use of an access point. ... Addressing" in the Smart Wizard for file and printer access on your computers. You can check the status bar in Appendix B. The Settings page opens: Figure 2-5 2-7 v2.0, February 2007 Note: Ad Hoc mode will not work using DHCP settings. NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual Use a...
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...to the device with the 192.168.0.1 static IP address. For more information about using ping, see http://kbserver.netgear.com/kb_web_files/N101453.asp. 2-8 v2.0, February 2007 All the configuration settings are saved in a Profile. c. Configure ... settings. Verify wireless connectivity between your wireless connection: a. This sends a continuous ping to verify your peer devices. Click Close to exit the Smart Wizard, or Cancel to return to "reply." The ping response should change to the previous settings. 3. NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual 2....
...to the device with the 192.168.0.1 static IP address. For more information about using ping, see http://kbserver.netgear.com/kb_web_files/N101453.asp. 2-8 v2.0, February 2007 All the configuration settings are saved in a Profile. c. Configure ... settings. Verify wireless connectivity between your wireless connection: a. This sends a continuous ping to verify your peer devices. Click Close to exit the Smart Wizard, or Cancel to return to "reply." The ping response should change to the previous settings. 3. NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual 2....
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...: Figure 2-8 4. See the link to -computer network. 5. Click Initiate Ad Hoc. In the Channel field, Automatic should work. NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual Note: If you . 6. On the Settings tab page of the Smart Wizard, select or type the Network Name (SSID). 2. For example, if your neighbors use channel 6 and the signal strength...
...: Figure 2-8 4. See the link to -computer network. 5. Click Initiate Ad Hoc. In the Channel field, Automatic should work. NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual Note: If you . 6. On the Settings tab page of the Smart Wizard, select or type the Network Name (SSID). 2. For example, if your neighbors use channel 6 and the signal strength...
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... and put a "hint" to locate the information. 2-10 v2.0, February 2007 NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual Wireless Security Many networks use that network you must set up the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter with wireless security the Smart Wizard detects it out. The Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter supports the following types of wireless security: • Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 Pre-Shared Key (WPA2-PSK) •...
... and put a "hint" to locate the information. 2-10 v2.0, February 2007 NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual Wireless Security Many networks use that network you must set up the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter with wireless security the Smart Wizard detects it out. The Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter supports the following types of wireless security: • Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 Pre-Shared Key (WPA2-PSK) •...
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NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual Setting up WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to the USB port in your computer. c. b. The Settings tab page opens. a. In the Profile box, select the profile or type in the access... section, select WEP. 2-12 v2.0, February 2007 Make sure the software is installed and the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter is configured in a profile name. Configure the Security settings. Figure 2-9 2. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. In the Network Name (SSID) field select the network, or enter the SSID. b. Note...
NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual Setting up WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to the USB port in your computer. c. b. The Settings tab page opens. a. In the Profile box, select the profile or type in the access... section, select WEP. 2-12 v2.0, February 2007 Make sure the software is installed and the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter is configured in a profile name. Configure the Security settings. Figure 2-9 2. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. In the Network Name (SSID) field select the network, or enter the SSID. b. Note...
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... computer. Click Apply. Click Save Profile. Make sure the software is installed and the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter is not available in the other 802.11b wireless devices. 5. Note: The characters are saved in this profile. b. Setting up WPA2-PSK... keys require more processing, and slow performance slightly. 4. Run the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Smart Wizard. NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual 3. The configuration utility will use the same passphrase for all the wireless devices in the access point and other devices, you will automatically generate...
... computer. Click Apply. Click Save Profile. Make sure the software is installed and the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter is not available in the other 802.11b wireless devices. 5. Note: The characters are saved in this profile. b. Setting up WPA2-PSK... keys require more processing, and slow performance slightly. 4. Run the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Smart Wizard. NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual 3. The configuration utility will use the same passphrase for all the wireless devices in the access point and other devices, you will automatically generate...