WG121 Installation Guide
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... the Windows Installation CD-ROM during installation. • At least 5 Megabytes disk space. Note: If this option. Click the WG121 icon in to install your WG121. b. Minimum System Requirements Before installing the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121, please make sure that you choose No, read the Windows XP documentation for instructions on your computer, do so. Power...
... the Windows Installation CD-ROM during installation. • At least 5 Megabytes disk space. Note: If this option. Click the WG121 icon in to install your WG121. b. Minimum System Requirements Before installing the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121, please make sure that you choose No, read the Windows XP documentation for instructions on your computer, do so. Power...
WG121 Installation Guide
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... without notice. Verify that the status monitor information at www.NETGEAR.com/register, we can provide you are trademarks or registered trademarks of Netgear, Inc. Windows 2000, Me or 98 Basic Installation 1 First, install the WG121 software a. Insert the 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Resource CD for your wireless network b. c. d. Follow the InstallShield Wizard steps, and click Finish. Click...
... without notice. Verify that the status monitor information at www.NETGEAR.com/register, we can provide you are trademarks or registered trademarks of Netgear, Inc. Windows 2000, Me or 98 Basic Installation 1 First, install the WG121 software a. Insert the 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Resource CD for your wireless network b. c. d. Follow the InstallShield Wizard steps, and click Finish. Click...
WG121 Product datasheet
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... technology provides superior range above previous-generation 802.11b adapters. NETGEAR provides 24x7 technical support* in your network from wireless eavesdroppers without losing your PC, eliminating the need it! New antenna technology delivers greater range so you can move extended distances without sacrificing performance. WG121 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter • Help is there when you need to open...
... technology provides superior range above previous-generation 802.11b adapters. NETGEAR provides 24x7 technical support* in your network from wireless eavesdroppers without losing your PC, eliminating the need it! New antenna technology delivers greater range so you can move extended distances without sacrificing performance. WG121 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter • Help is there when you need to open...
WG121 Product datasheet
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... 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter - WGE101 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Bridge - Pentium class PC - WGR614 54 Mbps Wireless Router - WG511T 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card - optional premium support available. NETGEAR 1-year warranty System Requirements - 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...
... 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter - WGE101 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Bridge - Pentium class PC - WGR614 54 Mbps Wireless Router - WG511T 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card - optional premium support available. NETGEAR 1-year warranty System Requirements - 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...
WG121 User Manual
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User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Version v1.0 September 2003
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Version v1.0 September 2003
WG121 User Manual
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... US Department of Conformity This device is a 2.4 GHz low power RF device intended for home and office use in EU and EFTA member states. iv 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...
... US Department of Conformity This device is a 2.4 GHz low power RF device intended for home and office use in EU and EFTA member states. iv 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...
WG121 User Manual
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Contents Chapter 1 About This Manual Audience, Scope, Conventions 1-1 How to Use this Manual 1-2 How to Print this Manual 1-3 Chapter 2 Introduction About the 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...
Contents Chapter 1 About This Manual Audience, Scope, Conventions 1-1 How to Use this Manual 1-2 How to Print this Manual 1-3 Chapter 2 Introduction About the 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...
WG121 User Manual
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... messages: Note: This format is provided in square brackets. Named keys in text are shown enclosed in the Appendices, on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Resource CD, and on the NETGEAR Web site at www.netgear.com/docs. About This Manual 1-1 Typographical conventions italics bold times roman [Enter] SMALL CAPS Emphasis. This manual uses the following...
... messages: Note: This format is provided in square brackets. Named keys in text are shown enclosed in the Appendices, on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Resource CD, and on the NETGEAR Web site at www.netgear.com/docs. About This Manual 1-1 Typographical conventions italics bold times roman [Enter] SMALL CAPS Emphasis. This manual uses the following...
WG121 User Manual
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... the current topic in the Contents tab. Using this manual 1. Use the left pane to view the contents of the manual. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 How to Use this Manual The HTML version of this manual includes these features. 1 2 3 Figure 1-1: HTML version of this button when a step-by-step procedure...
... the current topic in the Contents tab. Using this manual 1. Use the left pane to view the contents of the manual. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 How to Use this Manual The HTML version of this manual includes these features. 1 2 3 Figure 1-1: HTML version of this button when a step-by-step procedure...
WG121 User Manual
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... in the upper left of the window. - Click PDF button. Click the print icon in the upper left of the window. - User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 How to Print this Manual To print this manual you man choose one of the following several options, according to your needs. • Printing a "How...
... in the upper left of the window. - Click PDF button. Click the print icon in the upper left of the window. - User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 How to Print this Manual To print this manual you man choose one of the following several options, according to your needs. • Printing a "How...
WG121 User Manual
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User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 1-4 About This Manual
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 1-4 About This Manual
WG121 User Manual
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... due to distance or operating limitations in the optimal data transfer rate. Introduction 2-1 A lower level of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121. It is designed for PC computers running Microsoft® Windows®. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Chapter 2 Introduction This chapter introduces the features, package contents, and appearance of data encryption or no data encryption...
... due to distance or operating limitations in the optimal data transfer rate. Introduction 2-1 A lower level of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121. It is designed for PC computers running Microsoft® Windows®. User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Chapter 2 Introduction This chapter introduces the features, package contents, and appearance of data encryption or no data encryption...
WG121 User Manual
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... • MA701 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card What's in the Box? User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 The following items: • NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 • 5 foot USB cable • Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 (M-10205-01) • NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Resource CD, including: - The product package should contain the following NETGEAR products can be configured to return the product for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 -
... • MA701 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card What's in the Box? User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 The following items: • NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 • 5 foot USB cable • Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 (M-10205-01) • NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Resource CD, including: - The product package should contain the following NETGEAR products can be configured to return the product for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 -
WG121 User Manual
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.... The LEDs indicate if the WG121 is connected to a powered on PC, and the wireless link condition and signal quality of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 with an available USB port. • The wireless antenna of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 can be adjusted to optimize wireless communications. A Road Map for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 has two interfaces: • The USB 2.0 connector connects to any new...
.... The LEDs indicate if the WG121 is connected to a powered on PC, and the wireless link condition and signal quality of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 with an available USB port. • The wireless antenna of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 can be adjusted to optimize wireless communications. A Road Map for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 has two interfaces: • The USB 2.0 connector connects to any new...
WG121 User Manual
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... Setup" and follow the instructions provided. A wireless network with wireless wireless authentication and WEP connection from step 1. Note: Secure Internet sites such as the WG121 and all NETGEAR WG121 with the settings from network has encryption enabled. Identify the wireless network name (SSID) and, if used, the wireless security settings. 2. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 with wireless networking products. security features enabled. 2. To use...
... Setup" and follow the instructions provided. A wireless network with wireless wireless authentication and WEP connection from step 1. Note: Secure Internet sites such as the WG121 and all NETGEAR WG121 with the settings from network has encryption enabled. Identify the wireless network name (SSID) and, if used, the wireless security settings. 2. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 with wireless networking products. security features enabled. 2. To use...
WG121 User Manual
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... through a cable/DSL router as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. How Do I Do? A Road Map for your WG121 in Infrastructure Mode, see "Basic Installation Instructions" on a PC, see "Preparing Your Computers for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Table 2-1. Open an Internet browser such as illustrated in "Connecting to Get There From Here If I Want To...
... through a cable/DSL router as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. How Do I Do? A Road Map for your WG121 in Infrastructure Mode, see "Basic Installation Instructions" on a PC, see "Preparing Your Computers for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Table 2-1. Open an Internet browser such as illustrated in "Connecting to Get There From Here If I Want To...
WG121 User Manual
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... directory, or file need to be configured with Windows between the computers. 4. Use the provided when Windows USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Windows prompts for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Table 2-1. Domain settings as small offices. User Manual for such information. network. 2. individuals who want Windows... refer to connect For assistance with the same Windows Domain settings are using to the files you are wireless and wireless and Windows Workgroup or usually managed by the target network. A Road Map for How to set up ...
... directory, or file need to be configured with Windows between the computers. 4. Use the provided when Windows USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Windows prompts for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Table 2-1. Domain settings as small offices. User Manual for such information. network. 2. individuals who want Windows... refer to connect For assistance with the same Windows Domain settings are using to the files you are wireless and wireless and Windows Workgroup or usually managed by the target network. A Road Map for How to set up ...
WG121 User Manual
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... printer needs to a Domain settings as Microsoft Word, use the Print Setup feature to direct your print output 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 login user name/ password information provided in the that comes with the computer support groups...
... printer needs to a Domain settings as Microsoft Word, use the Print Setup feature to direct your print output 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 login user name/ password information provided in the that comes with the computer support groups...
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User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 2-8 Introduction
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 2-8 Introduction
WG121 User Manual
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... PC, the throughput of several hundred feet. Chapter 3 Basic Setup This chapter describes how to install your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 and set up basic wireless connectivity on your wireless USB adapter and connect. The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 provides highly effective security features which are covered in "Enabling Wireless Security Features" on page 4-6 in this manual. Note: Indoors, computers can configure your...
... PC, the throughput of several hundred feet. Chapter 3 Basic Setup This chapter describes how to install your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 and set up basic wireless connectivity on your wireless USB adapter and connect. The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 provides highly effective security features which are covered in "Enabling Wireless Security Features" on page 4-6 in this manual. Note: Indoors, computers can configure your...
