WPNT121 Installation Guide
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...minute for Security (if used on your wireless connection. First, install the software. Now, connect the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter. b. b. b. d. )NSTALLATION'UIDE Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Model WPNT121 These setup instructions assume that you have reviewed the settings, click Finish. Click the Install Software link and the...the cable on the CD. When the Installation Complete message appears, click Next. 2. Choose the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows XP Configuration utility. Start Here Note: The adapter is used ) and for troubleshooting tips. d.
...minute for Security (if used on your wireless connection. First, install the software. Now, connect the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter. b. b. b. d. )NSTALLATION'UIDE Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Model WPNT121 These setup instructions assume that you have reviewed the settings, click Finish. Click the Install Software link and the...the cable on the CD. When the Installation Complete message appears, click Next. 2. Choose the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows XP Configuration utility. Start Here Note: The adapter is used ) and for troubleshooting tips. d.
WPNT121 Product datasheet
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...to change without notice. RangeMax 240 Wireless Router (WPNT834) - Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of 2.400-2.4835 GHz. D-WPNT121-1 Physical Specifications - Wireless ...NETGEAR 1-year warranty (see information enclosed) Related Products - Storage Central (SC101) Package Contents - 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 RangeMax 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter (WPNT121...
...to change without notice. RangeMax 240 Wireless Router (WPNT834) - Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of 2.400-2.4835 GHz. D-WPNT121-1 Physical Specifications - Wireless ...NETGEAR 1-year warranty (see information enclosed) Related Products - Storage Central (SC101) Package Contents - 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 RangeMax 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter (WPNT121...
WPNT121 User Manual
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.... Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WPNT121 has been tested and complies with the specifications for US & Canada only. NETGEAR does not assume any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, The Gear Guy and Everybody's Connecting...occur due to Part 15 of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. © 2006 NETGEAR, Inc. Operation is subject to radio communications. Microsoft and Windows are designed to radio or television reception, which is found by one or more of improving internal...
.... Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WPNT121 has been tested and complies with the specifications for US & Canada only. NETGEAR does not assume any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, The Gear Guy and Everybody's Connecting...occur due to Part 15 of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. © 2006 NETGEAR, Inc. Operation is subject to radio communications. Microsoft and Windows are designed to radio or television reception, which is found by one or more of improving internal...
WPNT121 User Manual
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... complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. "Pour emp...windows to radio frequency waves. FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements SAR Statement The Netgear WPNT121 has been tested for exposure to provide maximum shielding. "To prevent radio interference to licensing." Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR, Inc., dass sich das Gerät NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121...
... complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. "Pour emp...windows to radio frequency waves. FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements SAR Statement The Netgear WPNT121 has been tested for exposure to provide maximum shielding. "To prevent radio interference to licensing." Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR, Inc., dass sich das Gerät NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121...
WPNT121 User Manual
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... showing the PDF version of the window. - Click the print icon in the chapter you were viewing. - Use the PDF button in the upper left of the chapter you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. 1-2 v1.0, March 2006 NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual • Printing a Chapter. Click the...
... showing the PDF version of the window. - Click the print icon in the chapter you were viewing. - Use the PDF button in the upper left of the chapter you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. 1-2 v1.0, March 2006 NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual • Printing a Chapter. Click the...
WPNT121 User Manual
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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. It is covered in Chapter 3, "Network Connections and Wireless Security". If I ? Get the wireless 1. For wireless networking, see "Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines" on your Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter and set up is designed for How to "Wireless Communications...
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. It is covered in Chapter 3, "Network Connections and Wireless Security". If I ? Get the wireless 1. For wireless networking, see "Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines" on your Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter and set up is designed for How to "Wireless Communications...
WPNT121 User Manual
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... connection from wireless network. What Do I Want to... ? Use Windows security features. 1. Note: Secure Internet sites such as cable modem or DSL. 2. An Internet browser. "Profiles" on your Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter in addition to Get There From Here ... snooping, 2. Wireless networking...network. 2. A network with authentication and WEP, WPA-PSK, or WPA2-PSK encryption enabled. 2. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual Table 2-1. Wireless security features that supports these security features. If I Do? How Do I?
... connection from wireless network. What Do I Want to... ? Use Windows security features. 1. Note: Secure Internet sites such as cable modem or DSL. 2. An Internet browser. "Profiles" on your Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter in addition to Get There From Here ... snooping, 2. Wireless networking...network. 2. A network with authentication and WEP, WPA-PSK, or WPA2-PSK encryption enabled. 2. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual Table 2-1. Wireless security features that supports these security features. If I Do? How Do I?
WPNT121 User Manual
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.... 3. The computer that connects Windows Domain settings are between the them. If Windows 'peer' Workgroup Help information provided in the For TCP/IP see the Web link network to locate the combined wireless and to ... ? NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual Table 2-1. A Road Map for • Windows Client and File Windows Workgroup settings computer and computers...
.... 3. The computer that connects Windows Domain settings are between the them. If Windows 'peer' Workgroup Help information provided in the For TCP/IP see the Web link network to locate the combined wireless and to ... ? NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual Table 2-1. A Road Map for • Windows Client and File Windows Workgroup settings computer and computers...
WPNT121 User Manual
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... Is Needed? Use printers in their homes, 2. Add a Printer wizard as Microsoft Word, network must be provided printers in the combined Windows networking, refer to direct your such information. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual Table 2-1. What Do I ? How Do I Do? wired network. the PC Networking Tutorial on the PC you are commonly...
... Is Needed? Use printers in their homes, 2. Add a Printer wizard as Microsoft Word, network must be provided printers in the combined Windows networking, refer to direct your such information. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual Table 2-1. What Do I ? How Do I Do? wired network. the PC Networking Tutorial on the PC you are commonly...
WPNT121 User Manual
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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 fix for SP1, which vary significantly based on your computer, the throughput of the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter is limited to the 14 Mbps of the USB... For best results, avoid potential sources 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, the effective ...
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 fix for SP1, which vary significantly based on your computer, the throughput of the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter is limited to the 14 Mbps of the USB... For best results, avoid potential sources 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, the effective ...
WPNT121 User Manual
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... USB 2.0 Adapter a. Figure 2-3 4. Use the Smart Wizard to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. When prompted, click Next to let the wizard help you use Windows 2000, skip to a network (recommended). If you choose the Windows XP option, then you must read the Windows XP documentation for instructions. Figure 2-4 2-8 v1.0, March 2006 NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual 3. For Windows...
... USB 2.0 Adapter a. Figure 2-3 4. Use the Smart Wizard to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. When prompted, click Next to let the wizard help you use Windows 2000, skip to a network (recommended). If you choose the Windows XP option, then you must read the Windows XP documentation for instructions. Figure 2-4 2-8 v1.0, March 2006 NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual 3. For Windows...
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... the Smart Wizard. Signal Strength: Shows the signal strength of the Windows task bar. Lock icon: Shows if security is color coded to show the status of your connection. The Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter has indicators that port's maximum speed, which is on the desktop ...Icon: After you can view the status bar. By default, this icon appears on . NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet Note: The maximum speed of a USB 2.0 port is poor, then try moving closer to the wireless access point. The Smart...
... the Smart Wizard. Signal Strength: Shows the signal strength of the Windows task bar. Lock icon: Shows if security is color coded to show the status of your connection. The Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter has indicators that port's maximum speed, which is on the desktop ...Icon: After you can view the status bar. By default, this icon appears on . NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet Note: The maximum speed of a USB 2.0 port is poor, then try moving closer to the wireless access point. The Smart...
WPNT121 User Manual
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...the router's Internet connection. Figure 2-9 Icon Colors The icon is weak. The wireless USB adapter has a connection with the router. The Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter can disable the Internet notification feature by clearing check mark on this line. The wireless ... access point. If you right-click in the Microsoft Windows desktop. Color Red Yellow Green Condition Description The wireless USB adapter has no Internet connection at router. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual This connection indicator is wireless node. For example...
...the router's Internet connection. Figure 2-9 Icon Colors The icon is weak. The wireless USB adapter has a connection with the router. The Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter can disable the Internet notification feature by clearing check mark on this line. The wireless ... access point. If you right-click in the Microsoft Windows desktop. Color Red Yellow Green Condition Description The wireless USB adapter has no Internet connection at router. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual This connection indicator is wireless node. For example...
WPNT121 User Manual
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... Release Note installation instructions. 2-12 v1.0, March 2006 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. To install an upgrade, follow these two ways: • Navigate the Windows Start menu to the RangeMax™ 240 WPNT121 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter program group, select the uninstall option, and follow...
... Release Note installation instructions. 2-12 v1.0, March 2006 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. To install an upgrade, follow these two ways: • Navigate the Windows Start menu to the RangeMax™ 240 WPNT121 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter program group, select the uninstall option, and follow...
WPNT121 User Manual
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...USB 2.0 Adapter so that you want to use the Smart Wizard. Understanding the Smart Wizard Note: These instructions explain how to use the Smart Wizard. 3-1 v1.0, February 2006 Open the network connections from the NETGEAR CD, the icon appears on your desktop and in this icon on the Windows... restarts when you reboot your settings in profiles. • Remove or reinstall the wireless adapter software. The following sections in the Windows System Tray. If you use your Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter to connect to your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and how to set of tools...
...USB 2.0 Adapter so that you want to use the Smart Wizard. Understanding the Smart Wizard Note: These instructions explain how to use the Smart Wizard. 3-1 v1.0, February 2006 Open the network connections from the NETGEAR CD, the icon appears on your desktop and in this icon on the Windows... restarts when you reboot your settings in profiles. • Remove or reinstall the wireless adapter software. The following sections in the Windows System Tray. If you use your Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter to connect to your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and how to set of tools...
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...Windows computers are two special profile names: Default and Profile. You cannot change this mode is used when computers in Profile. There are configured with file and print sharing enabled and you want to join. Adding Profiles You can set up : • Access Point (Infrastructure) - 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...
...Windows computers are two special profile names: Default and Profile. You cannot change this mode is used when computers in Profile. There are configured with file and print sharing enabled and you want to join. Adding Profiles You can set up : • Access Point (Infrastructure) - 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...
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...Profile The Computer-to open the Smart Wizard. Use the icon to -Computer setting uses Ad Hoc mode. Click Apply. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual You can check the status bar in which devices or computers communicate directly with each other, without the use ...b. Select or enter the Network Name (SSID) for problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on a Windows PC, refer to exchange files directly between them. Also, for the Ad Hoc network. Ad...
...Profile The Computer-to open the Smart Wizard. Use the icon to -Computer setting uses Ad Hoc mode. Click Apply. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual You can check the status bar in which devices or computers communicate directly with each other, without the use ...b. Select or enter the Network Name (SSID) for problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on a Windows PC, refer to exchange files directly between them. Also, for the Ad Hoc network. Ad...
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... ping utility to the device with the 192.168.0.1 static IP address. This sends a continuous ping to verify your wireless connection: a. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual 3. a. Figure 3-4 c. On the Windows taskbar click Start, and then click Run. Click Save Profile. b. Click Close to exit the Smart Wizard, or Cancel to return to...
... ping utility to the device with the 192.168.0.1 static IP address. This sends a continuous ping to verify your wireless connection: a. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual 3. a. Figure 3-4 c. On the Windows taskbar click Start, and then click Run. Click Save Profile. b. Click Close to exit the Smart Wizard, or Cancel to return to...
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...see which channels are in use in your neighbors use a different channel. The Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter automatically selects the highest connection speed. 3-7 v1.0, February 2006 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...11b, or 802.11g) for problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be poor choices for you cannot connect, see http://kbserver.netgear.com/kb_web_files/N101453.asp. Also, for your computers. Click OK....
...see which channels are in use in your neighbors use a different channel. The Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter automatically selects the highest connection speed. 3-7 v1.0, February 2006 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...11b, or 802.11g) for problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be poor choices for you cannot connect, see http://kbserver.netgear.com/kb_web_files/N101453.asp. Also, for your computers. Click OK....
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... hardware address (MAC Address) of the wireless device broadcasting this information. • Mode: Identifies the type of wireless network - NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual The following information for wireless networks. • Close: Close the window of the Wizard. Figure 3-11 The screen also shows the following buttons are broadcasting in your area.
... hardware address (MAC Address) of the wireless device broadcasting this information. • Mode: Identifies the type of wireless network - NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual The following information for wireless networks. • Close: Close the window of the Wizard. Figure 3-11 The screen also shows the following buttons are broadcasting in your area.