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Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks ...WPNT121 RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Maximum Performance Achieved When Used with RangeMax 240 Wireless Router RangeMax 240 Wireless Router (WPNT834) Notebook or Desktop PC connect with any future standards, including 802.11n. Information is subject to change without notice. RangeMax 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter (WPNT121) - RangeMax 240 Wireless Router (WPNT834) - NETGEAR 1-year warranty (see information enclosed) Related Products - NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, Connect with RangeMax 240...
Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks ...WPNT121 RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Maximum Performance Achieved When Used with RangeMax 240 Wireless Router RangeMax 240 Wireless Router (WPNT834) Notebook or Desktop PC connect with any future standards, including 802.11n. Information is subject to change without notice. RangeMax 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter (WPNT121) - RangeMax 240 Wireless Router (WPNT834) - NETGEAR 1-year warranty (see information enclosed) Related Products - NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, Connect with RangeMax 240...
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...IC) Notice This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210. tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslušnými ...or an experienced radio/TV technician for this product is provided in CFR 47 Sections, 2.1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from windows to radio frequency waves. "Pour empêcher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l'objet d'une licence, il doit ê...
...IC) Notice This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210. tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslušnými ...or an experienced radio/TV technician for this product is provided in CFR 47 Sections, 2.1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from windows to radio frequency waves. "Pour empêcher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l'objet d'une licence, il doit ê...
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... the chapter you were viewing. - Click PDF. Click the print icon in the upper left of the window. - Click the print icon in the upper left of the window. - Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can save... v1.0, March 2006 Use the link at the top right of any page. - A new window opens showing the PDF version of the chapter you want to print. Click "PDF of This Chapter" at the top right of the browser window. - NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual • Printing a Chapter.
... the chapter you were viewing. - Click PDF. Click the print icon in the upper left of the window. - Click the print icon in the upper left of the window. - Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can save... v1.0, March 2006 Use the link at the top right of any page. - A new window opens showing the PDF version of the chapter you want to print. Click "PDF of This Chapter" at the top right of the browser window. - NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual • Printing a Chapter.
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... one of the wireless security wireless network. A Road Map for "How to networking-running Microsoft Windows. settings. 2. Chapter 2 Basic Setup The NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 lets you connect a PC computer to a wireless network 1. This chapter describes how to "Wireless... "Installation Instructions" on page 2-5. For wireless networking, see the NETGEAR Web site at http://www.netgear.com. Table 2-1. If I Do? Set up basic wireless connectivity on your Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter and set up is designed for How to the picture. How ...
... one of the wireless security wireless network. A Road Map for "How to networking-running Microsoft Windows. settings. 2. Chapter 2 Basic Setup The NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 lets you connect a PC computer to a wireless network 1. This chapter describes how to "Wireless... "Installation Instructions" on page 2-5. For wireless networking, see the NETGEAR Web site at http://www.netgear.com. Table 2-1. If I Do? Set up basic wireless connectivity on your Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter and set up is designed for How to the picture. How ...
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... you implement are in Appendix B and set up wireless hacking, or security for your WPNT121 accordingly. Enable wireless wireless security for How to match the network. 3. Use Windows security features. 1. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual Table 2-1. An Internet browser. Wireless security features that supports these security features. To use wireless security features, see...
... you implement are in Appendix B and set up wireless hacking, or security for your WPNT121 accordingly. Enable wireless wireless security for How to match the network. 3. Use Windows security features. 1. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual Table 2-1. An Internet browser. Wireless security features that supports these security features. To use wireless security features, see...
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... sharing. 2-3 v1.0, March 2006 TCP/IP Addressing:" in want to ... ? the NETGEAR CD and the computers. 3. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual Table 2-1. If I Want to work with. 2. Workgroup or Domain networks in a combined and wired network. of a computer in the Windows computers in the and Print Sharing are drive, file system directory, using...
... sharing. 2-3 v1.0, March 2006 TCP/IP Addressing:" in want to ... ? the NETGEAR CD and the computers. 3. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual Table 2-1. If I Want to work with. 2. Workgroup or Domain networks in a combined and wired network. of a computer in the Windows computers in the and Print Sharing are drive, file system directory, using...
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... ... ? enabled for the Help and Support feature to set up network. • The same Windows small networks in be using . NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual Table 2-1. If I ? What Do I Do? Use printers in the network. Use the Windows Workgroup or Domain settings or small offices. From the File menu of password that your...
... ... ? enabled for the Help and Support feature to set up network. • The same Windows small networks in be using . NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual Table 2-1. If I ? What Do I Do? Use printers in the network. Use the Windows Workgroup or Domain settings or small offices. From the File menu of password that your...
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...Go to the following link to the 14 Mbps of the USB 1.1 standard. • A CD drive. • 5 MB of free hard disk space. • Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP SP1 with the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter. Note: If you do not have metal, or metal mesh...://www.microsoft.com Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines Computers can communicate through walls. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual Verify System Requirements Before installing the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter, please make sure that these minimum requirements have SP2 installed or the KB822603 Hot ...
...Go to the following link to the 14 Mbps of the USB 1.1 standard. • A CD drive. • 5 MB of free hard disk space. • Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP SP1 with the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter. Note: If you do not have metal, or metal mesh...://www.microsoft.com Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines Computers can communicate through walls. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual Verify System Requirements Before installing the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter, please make sure that these minimum requirements have SP2 installed or the KB822603 Hot ...
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NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual 3. Choose the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows XP Configuration utility. Figure 2-3 4. Click Next to set up your Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter a. When prompted, click Next to let the wizard help you must read the Windows XP documentation for instructions. For Windows XP users, choose the wizard. b. If you choose the Windows XP option...
NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual 3. Choose the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows XP Configuration utility. Figure 2-3 4. Click Next to set up your Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter a. When prompted, click Next to let the wizard help you must read the Windows XP documentation for instructions. For Windows XP users, choose the wizard. b. If you choose the Windows XP option...
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... Wizard Status Bar" on page 2-10. • Smart Wizard Status Bar: Clicking on the desktop and in the lower right of the Windows task bar. The status bar at the bottom of the page shows details about your connection. The status bar is used on . If ... install the software, this feature is 480 Mbps. Signal Strength: Shows the signal strength of a USB 2.0 port is on the network. The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet Note: The maximum speed of the wireless network....
... Wizard Status Bar" on page 2-10. • Smart Wizard Status Bar: Clicking on the desktop and in the lower right of the Windows task bar. The status bar at the bottom of the page shows details about your connection. The status bar is used on . If ... install the software, this feature is 480 Mbps. Signal Strength: Shows the signal strength of a USB 2.0 port is on the network. The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet Note: The maximum speed of the wireless network....
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... disable the Internet notification feature by clearing check mark on the desktop and in the Windows System Tray. For example, if you do so, then only the IP address is wireless node. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual This connection indicator is weak. Wireless connection to the wireless access point. The System Tray...
... disable the Internet notification feature by clearing check mark on the desktop and in the Windows System Tray. For example, if you do so, then only the IP address is wireless node. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual This connection indicator is weak. Wireless connection to the wireless access point. The System Tray...
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NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual Removing the Software You can remove the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter software in the Release Note. 5. Go to the Control Panel Add or Remove Program item, select the RangeMax™ 240 WPNT121 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter option, and follow the screen prompts. Download the upgrade using hte link in these two ways: • Navigate the Windows Start...
NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual Removing the Software You can remove the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter software in the Release Note. 5. Go to the Control Panel Add or Remove Program item, select the RangeMax™ 240 WPNT121 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter option, and follow the screen prompts. Download the upgrade using hte link in these two ways: • Navigate the Windows Start...
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...each wireless network. If you do not enter a name in the Profile Name box, then the name Profile is used when two Windows computers are two special profile names: Default and Profile. Adding Profiles You can store multiple profiles and recall the one which lets multiple... if you want to exchange files directly between them. connect to another computer with the 802.11 infrastructure mode. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual Profiles The WPNT121 Smart Wizard uses profiles to store all the settings that you need to join the network you can create a ...
...each wireless network. If you do not enter a name in the Profile Name box, then the name Profile is used when two Windows computers are two special profile names: Default and Profile. Adding Profiles You can store multiple profiles and recall the one which lets multiple... if you want to exchange files directly between them. connect to another computer with the 802.11 infrastructure mode. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual Profiles The WPNT121 Smart Wizard uses profiles to store all the settings that you need to join the network you can create a ...
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... mode requires either static IP addresses (such as 192.168.0.1) or the IPX protocol. Setting up static IP addresses on a Windows PC, refer to exchange files directly between them. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual You can check the status bar in Appendix B. Note: Ad Hoc mode will not work using DHCP settings...
... mode requires either static IP addresses (such as 192.168.0.1) or the IPX protocol. Setting up static IP addresses on a Windows PC, refer to exchange files directly between them. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual You can check the status bar in Appendix B. Note: Ad Hoc mode will not work using DHCP settings...
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.... Click Close to exit the Smart Wizard, or Cancel to return to the device with the 192.168.0.1 static IP address. On the Windows taskbar click Start, and then click Run. This sends a continuous ping to the previous settings. 4. The ping response should change to verify... then click OK. Verify wireless connectivity between your settings in this profile. Assuming the target PC is configured with the IPX protocol. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual 3. b. b. a. b. Save your peer devices. a. You can use the ping utility to "reply."
.... Click Close to exit the Smart Wizard, or Cancel to return to the device with the 192.168.0.1 static IP address. On the Windows taskbar click Start, and then click Run. This sends a continuous ping to the previous settings. 4. The ping response should change to verify... then click OK. Verify wireless connectivity between your settings in this profile. Assuming the target PC is configured with the IPX protocol. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual 3. b. b. a. b. Save your peer devices. a. You can use the ping utility to "reply."
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..., Automatic should work. The Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter automatically selects the highest connection speed. 3-7 v1.0, February 2006 Select the Computer-to -Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 1. Also, for problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing ... see the link to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" in your neighbors use a different channel. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual At this point the connection is strong, then channels 4-8 would probably be installed and configured properly...
..., Automatic should work. The Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter automatically selects the highest connection speed. 3-7 v1.0, February 2006 Select the Computer-to -Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 1. Also, for problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing ... see the link to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" in your neighbors use a different channel. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual At this point the connection is strong, then channels 4-8 would probably be installed and configured properly...
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NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual The following information for wireless networks. • Close: Close the window of the Networks tab: • Help: Display online help. • Find a Network: Use the wizard to help you connect to see which operating frequency will ...
NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual The following information for wireless networks. • Close: Close the window of the Networks tab: • Help: Display online help. • Find a Network: Use the wizard to help you connect to see which operating frequency will ...
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... settings" check box. Then check the IP address in the same subnet. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual The Smart Wizard keeps asking me to save the changes. Here is how you to choose either the NETGEAR Smart Wizard or the Windows configuration utility. Click Initiate Ad Hoc. 4. Click the Wireless Networks tab. 4. How...
... settings" check box. Then check the IP address in the same subnet. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual The Smart Wizard keeps asking me to save the changes. Here is how you to choose either the NETGEAR Smart Wizard or the Windows configuration utility. Click Initiate Ad Hoc. 4. Click the Wireless Networks tab. 4. How...
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... to an 802.11b network, the maximum 802.11b speed is 11 Mbps. The Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter is good signal strength. Why do I want from , restart your system and connect to your system. For Windows 2000, you are a few possibilities: • If the access point (AP) is WEP... point to connect to. You are no more than 54 Mbps on USB 2.0 adapters that provide one or more USB 2.0 ports. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual I cannot connect to the AP that I see network speeds up to 240 Mbps. To get an IP address assigned, you will be able to...
... to an 802.11b network, the maximum 802.11b speed is 11 Mbps. The Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter is good signal strength. Why do I want from , restart your system and connect to your system. For Windows 2000, you are a few possibilities: • If the access point (AP) is WEP... point to connect to. You are no more than 54 Mbps on USB 2.0 adapters that provide one or more USB 2.0 ports. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual I cannot connect to the AP that I see network speeds up to 240 Mbps. To get an IP address assigned, you will be able to...
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... SP1, Windows XP SP2 and Windows 2000 SP4 Operating temperature: 0 to 45 degree C 40-bit (also called 64-bit) and 128-bit WEP data encryption, WPA2-PSK, and WPA-PSK Limited 1-year warranty A-2 v1.0, March 2006 NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual Technical Specifications This table below describes technical specifications for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121.
... SP1, Windows XP SP2 and Windows 2000 SP4 Operating temperature: 0 to 45 degree C 40-bit (also called 64-bit) and 128-bit WEP data encryption, WPA2-PSK, and WPA-PSK Limited 1-year warranty A-2 v1.0, March 2006 NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual Technical Specifications This table below describes technical specifications for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121.