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... needed. Tip: To view the available wireless networks, use the Windows XP wireless network configuration utility. if the right light is blinking, it means the adapter is not plugged in. 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Installation Guide Follow these steps to connect... to open the Smart Wizard Wireless Utility. Minimum System Requirements Before installing the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121, please make sure that you want. d. and if both lights on your computer, do so. 2 Next, install the WG121 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter a. Click the Install Driver ...
... needed. Tip: To view the available wireless networks, use the Windows XP wireless network configuration utility. if the right light is blinking, it means the adapter is not plugged in. 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Installation Guide Follow these steps to connect... to open the Smart Wizard Wireless Utility. Minimum System Requirements Before installing the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121, please make sure that you want. d. and if both lights on your computer, do so. 2 Next, install the WG121 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter a. Click the Install Driver ...
WG121 Installation Guide
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... Netgear, Inc. NETGEAR, the Netgear logo, The Gear Guy. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of product and software upgrades. Information is blinking, it means the adapter is certified for your network. Follow the InstallShield Wizard steps, click Finish. c. Change the Network Name SSID to restart your computer, do so. 2 Next, install the WG121 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter...
... Netgear, Inc. NETGEAR, the Netgear logo, The Gear Guy. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of product and software upgrades. Information is blinking, it means the adapter is certified for your network. Follow the InstallShield Wizard steps, click Finish. c. Change the Network Name SSID to restart your computer, do so. 2 Next, install the WG121 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter...
WG121 Product datasheet
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Printer with PS101 Mini Print Server Internet NETGEAR 3 Cable/DSL WGR614 54 Mbps modem Wireless Router Macintosh with Ethernet connection Desktop PC with WG121 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Notebook PC with WG121 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Gaming Console with WGE101 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Bridge NETGEAR 3 Notebook PC with 802.11b or 802.11g • Encryption: - Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media Player are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in...
Printer with PS101 Mini Print Server Internet NETGEAR 3 Cable/DSL WGR614 54 Mbps modem Wireless Router Macintosh with Ethernet connection Desktop PC with WG121 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Notebook PC with WG121 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Gaming Console with WGE101 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Bridge NETGEAR 3 Notebook PC with 802.11b or 802.11g • Encryption: - Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media Player are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in...
WG121 User Manual
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... design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the support information card that the Model WG121 wireless USB adapter has been suppressed in accordance with the regulations. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, The Gear Guy and Everybody's Connecting... product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. ©2003 NETGEAR, Inc. VCCI Statement This equipment is subject to certain restrictions. NETGEAR, INC. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Federal Office for compliance with the conditions set ...
... design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the support information card that the Model WG121 wireless USB adapter has been suppressed in accordance with the regulations. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, The Gear Guy and Everybody's Connecting... product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. ©2003 NETGEAR, Inc. VCCI Statement This equipment is subject to certain restrictions. NETGEAR, INC. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Federal Office for compliance with the conditions set ...
WG121 User Manual
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... NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 2-1 Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products 2-1 What's in the Box? ...2-2 A Road Map for 'How to Get There From Here 2-3 Chapter 3 Basic Setup What You Need Before You Begin 3-1 Verifying System Requirements 3-1 Observing Location and Range Guidelines 3-2 Two Basic Operating Modes 3-2 WG121 Default Wireless Configuration Settings 3-3 Basic Installation Instructions 3-4 For Windows XP Users Installing a WG121 3-4 For Windows...
... NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 2-1 Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products 2-1 What's in the Box? ...2-2 A Road Map for 'How to Get There From Here 2-3 Chapter 3 Basic Setup What You Need Before You Begin 3-1 Verifying System Requirements 3-1 Observing Location and Range Guidelines 3-2 Two Basic Operating Modes 3-2 WG121 Default Wireless Configuration Settings 3-3 Basic Installation Instructions 3-4 For Windows XP Users Installing a WG121 3-4 For Windows...
WG121 User Manual
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...Configure an Ad-hoc Mode Profile 4-3 How to Start a Computer-to-Computer (Ad-Hoc) Network 4-6 Enabling Wireless Security Features 4-6 Identifying the Wireless Network Name (SSID) and WEP Security Settings ...........4-6 How to Configure WEP Encryption Security 4-7 Statistics Page ...4-9 Advanced...Key Size ...B-6 WEP Configuration Options B-6 Wireless Channels ...B-7 Appendix C Preparing Your PCs for Network Access Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking C-1 Configuring Windows 98 and Me for TCP/IP Networking C-1 Install or Verify Windows Networking Components C-1 Enabling DHCP to ...
...Configure an Ad-hoc Mode Profile 4-3 How to Start a Computer-to-Computer (Ad-Hoc) Network 4-6 Enabling Wireless Security Features 4-6 Identifying the Wireless Network Name (SSID) and WEP Security Settings ...........4-6 How to Configure WEP Encryption Security 4-7 Statistics Page ...4-9 Advanced...Key Size ...B-6 WEP Configuration Options B-6 Wireless Channels ...B-7 Appendix C Preparing Your PCs for Network Access Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking C-1 Configuring Windows 98 and Me for TCP/IP Networking C-1 Install or Verify Windows Networking Components C-1 Enabling DHCP to ...
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Install or Verify Windows Networking Components C-6 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP or 2000 C-7 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP C-7 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows 2000 C-9 Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP or 2000 C-11 Glossary Index Contents xi
Install or Verify Windows Networking Components C-6 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP or 2000 C-7 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP C-7 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows 2000 C-9 Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP or 2000 C-11 Glossary Index Contents xi
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... this feature. About This Manual 1-3 Click the print icon in the upper left of Steps in the HTML View. A new browser window opens showing the PDF version of the chapter you man choose one of the following several options, according to your printer supports printing two...you do not have to print the currently displayed topic. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 How to Print this Manual To print this manual you were viewing. - Use the Print button on a single sheet of the window. - Use the link at the top right of any page. - Click ...
... this feature. About This Manual 1-3 Click the print icon in the upper left of Steps in the HTML View. A new browser window opens showing the PDF version of the chapter you man choose one of the following several options, according to your printer supports printing two...you do not have to print the currently displayed topic. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 How to Print this Manual To print this manual you were viewing. - Use the Print button on a single sheet of the window. - Use the link at the top right of any page. - Click ...
WG121 User Manual
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... compatible with Windows 98, Me, 2000, and XP operating systems. Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products The WG121 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter provides the following features: • Reliable IEEE 802.11g and b standards-based wireless technology. • 54 Mbps high speed data transfer. Introduction 2-1 It is a USB 2.0 device and works is protected with a lot of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121. It works with USB 1.1 ports. Wireless nodes...
... compatible with Windows 98, Me, 2000, and XP operating systems. Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products The WG121 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter provides the following features: • Reliable IEEE 802.11g and b standards-based wireless technology. • 54 Mbps high speed data transfer. Introduction 2-1 It is a USB 2.0 device and works is protected with a lot of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121. It works with USB 1.1 ports. Wireless nodes...
WG121 User Manual
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... theft. Configure my 2. Use Windows security features. How Do I Do? A wireless network 2. To learn about wireless networking security, see Appendix B, "Wireless Networking Basics" for a general introduction. A wireless network with the settings from network has encryption enabled. User Manual for How to a wireless network 1. A Road Map for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Table 2-1. Set up the WG121, see "Observing Location and Range...
... theft. Configure my 2. Use Windows security features. How Do I Do? A wireless network 2. To learn about wireless networking security, see Appendix B, "Wireless Networking Basics" for a general introduction. A wireless network with the settings from network has encryption enabled. User Manual for How to a wireless network 1. A Road Map for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Table 2-1. Set up the WG121, see "Observing Location and Range...
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...or refer 3. An active Internet connection like Internet Windows system you are using. Activate my Internet over my wireless link wireless and verify my network. A wireless network connected to an Access Point in Infrastructure Mode" on my PC Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter according to the 1. Explorer or Netscape . Help ... provider. A browser like those from cable or DSL service providers. 2. Navigator. A Road Map for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Table 2-1. TCP/IP Internet networking to the PC Networking Tutorial on software installed and the...
...or refer 3. An active Internet connection like Internet Windows system you are using. Activate my Internet over my wireless link wireless and verify my network. A wireless network connected to an Access Point in Infrastructure Mode" on my PC Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter according to the 1. Explorer or Netscape . Help ... provider. A browser like those from cable or DSL service providers. 2. Navigator. A Road Map for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Table 2-1. TCP/IP Internet networking to the PC Networking Tutorial on software installed and the...
WG121 User Manual
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... using . 2-6 Introduction Domain settings as small offices. Use the provided when Windows USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Windows prompts for configuration scenarios or refer to be enabled for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Table 2-1. A Road Map for PC Networking Tutorial on the to be NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless 3. Browse the hard drive of Windows. Exchange files 1. my combined the combined to work with your version of...
... using . 2-6 Introduction Domain settings as small offices. Use the provided when Windows USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Windows prompts for configuration scenarios or refer to be enabled for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Table 2-1. A Road Map for PC Networking Tutorial on the to be NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless 3. Browse the hard drive of Windows. Exchange files 1. my combined the combined to work with your version of...
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...User Manual for How to Get There From Here If I Want To? A Road Map for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Table 2-1. What Do I am using . Any Windows networking security access rights such as For assistance with the version of menu of an printer needs to ...their homes, or small offices. you are a combined Windows to the wireless network needs usually managed by individuals who want to set up Windows networking, refer to the PC Networking Tutorial on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Resource CD and the Help network printer from the PC ...
...User Manual for How to Get There From Here If I Want To? A Road Map for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Table 2-1. What Do I am using . Any Windows networking security access rights such as For assistance with the version of menu of an printer needs to ...their homes, or small offices. you are a combined Windows to the wireless network needs usually managed by individuals who want to set up Windows networking, refer to the PC Networking Tutorial on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Resource CD and the Help network printer from the PC ...
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... system installation files to exchange files directly between the devices. 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 ask for basic network connectivity are configured with each other by first going through walls. Observing Location and Range Guidelines Computers can...
... system installation files to exchange files directly between the devices. 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 ask for basic network connectivity are configured with each other by first going through walls. Observing Location and Range Guidelines Computers can...
WG121 User Manual
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Your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 factory default basic settings are using. The procedures below provides instructions for setting up the network and verify wireless connectivity. Basic Setup 3-3 User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 WG121 Default Wireless Configuration Settings If this is a new wireless network installation, use the factory default settings to set up the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 for Windows PCs. Use the procedure that corresponds...
Your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 factory default basic settings are using. The procedures below provides instructions for setting up the network and verify wireless connectivity. Basic Setup 3-3 User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 WG121 Default Wireless Configuration Settings If this is a new wireless network installation, use the factory default settings to set up the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 for Windows PCs. Use the procedure that corresponds...
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..., and log in . c. Follow the InstallShield Wizard steps. b. You will load. InstallShield Wizard Note: If a Windows XP Certification warning appears, click Continue Anyway to the version of Windows you are using. a. Insert the Resource CD for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Basic Installation Instructions Use the procedure below that corresponds to proceed. 3-4 Basic Setup d. User Manual...
..., and log in . c. Follow the InstallShield Wizard steps. b. You will load. InstallShield Wizard Note: If a Windows XP Certification warning appears, click Continue Anyway to the version of Windows you are using. a. Insert the Resource CD for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Basic Installation Instructions Use the procedure below that corresponds to proceed. 3-4 Basic Setup d. User Manual...
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... utility. If you choose No, you will be prompted to use the Windows XP wireless network configuration utility c. Enable NETGEAR Utility Configuration WG121 System Tray Icon Basic Setup 3-5 Next you must read the Windows XP documentation for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Install the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121. Locate an available USB port on the lower right portion of the cable into non-I-SPEED...
... utility. If you choose No, you will be prompted to use the Windows XP wireless network configuration utility c. Enable NETGEAR Utility Configuration WG121 System Tray Icon Basic Setup 3-5 Next you must read the Windows XP documentation for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Install the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121. Locate an available USB port on the lower right portion of the cable into non-I-SPEED...
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... typing in the Windows system tray to store the current settings. Set up your network includes WEP settings, click the Security tab page and configure the WG121 accordingly. For help with Any (first available network that replies) for the wireless network name SSID,...your WG121 accordingly. Then, activate whichever one you need for your WG121. The utility opens to match your network. a. If your WLAN settings are connecting to view the available wireless networks, and choose the one you want. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Configure ...
... typing in the Windows system tray to store the current settings. Set up your network includes WEP settings, click the Security tab page and configure the WG121 accordingly. For help with Any (first available network that replies) for the wireless network name SSID,...your WG121 accordingly. Then, activate whichever one you need for your WG121. The utility opens to match your network. a. If your WLAN settings are connecting to view the available wireless networks, and choose the one you want. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Configure ...
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...at the right will be prompted to be logged on your CD-ROM drive. Follow the InstallShield Wizard steps. Select your computer. WG121 Resource CD Note: If this screen fails to load automatically, browse to proceed. 3-8 Basic Setup c. Click Install Driver & ...WG121 into your PC, let the operating system boot up completely, and log in . a. Note: Windows 2000 may require you 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...
...at the right will be prompted to be logged on your CD-ROM drive. Follow the InstallShield Wizard steps. Select your computer. WG121 Resource CD Note: If this screen fails to load automatically, browse to proceed. 3-8 Basic Setup c. Click Install Driver & ...WG121 into your PC, let the operating system boot up completely, and log in . a. Note: Windows 2000 may require you 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...
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... Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Install the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121. Connect the USB cable to the maximum speed of the Windows task bar. Click Finish when done, and if prompted restart your PC. WG121 System Tray Icon Basic Setup 3-9 You will be limited to the WG121 and insert the other end of a USB v2.0 port is 480 Mbps. a. USB v1.1 port maximum...
... Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Install the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121. Connect the USB cable to the maximum speed of the Windows task bar. Click Finish when done, and if prompted restart your PC. WG121 System Tray Icon Basic Setup 3-9 You will be limited to the WG121 and insert the other end of a USB v2.0 port is 480 Mbps. a. USB v1.1 port maximum...