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...Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Model WN121T These setup instructions assume that you will be established. Estimated Completion 10 minutes. a. Click Install the Software. Now, connect the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter. a. c. and the Settings page opens. Check the status bar. If many wireless networks in Mega bits per second. Throughput Wireless...Use the Smart Wizard to set up to let the wizard help or the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Model WPNT121 User Manual on the desktop; Click Next to Step b. Security • Locked: security enabled. • Unlocked: ...
...Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Model WN121T These setup instructions assume that you will be established. Estimated Completion 10 minutes. a. Click Install the Software. Now, connect the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter. a. c. and the Settings page opens. Check the status bar. If many wireless networks in Mega bits per second. Throughput Wireless...Use the Smart Wizard to set up to let the wizard help or the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Model WPNT121 User Manual on the desktop; Click Next to Step b. Security • Locked: security enabled. • Unlocked: ...
WN121T Product datasheet
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... Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of purchase. RangeMax Next Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter (WN121T) - Warranty/Support information card NETGEAR Related Products - NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, Connect with WNR834M & WNR854T only) - Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in free basic installation support; Weight: 2.59 oz (73.6 g) Wireless Speeds: - 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps - 802.11g: 6, 9, 12...
... Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of purchase. RangeMax Next Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter (WN121T) - Warranty/Support information card NETGEAR Related Products - NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, Connect with WNR834M & WNR854T only) - Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in free basic installation support; Weight: 2.59 oz (73.6 g) Wireless Speeds: - 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps - 802.11g: 6, 9, 12...
WN121T User Manual
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...installed and used according to the instructions, may occur due to radio communications. If this document without notice. in the United States and/or other countries. All rights reserved. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WN121T has been tested and complies with the specifications for US & Canada only. NETGEAR... network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications Actual data throughput will not occur in the United States ...
...installed and used according to the instructions, may occur due to radio communications. If this document without notice. in the United States and/or other countries. All rights reserved. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WN121T has been tested and complies with the specifications for US & Canada only. NETGEAR... network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications Actual data throughput will not occur in the United States ...
WN121T User Manual
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... to radio frequency waves. seadme NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele. Canadian Department of Conformity certificate for exposure to provide maximum shielding. Si le matériel (ou son antenne d'émission) est installé à l'extérieur...
... to radio frequency waves. seadme NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele. Canadian Department of Conformity certificate for exposure to provide maximum shielding. Si le matériel (ou son antenne d'émission) est installé à l'extérieur...
WN121T User Manual
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... Need Before You Begin 1-1 Verify System Requirements 1-1 Observe Wireless Location 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...
... Need Before You Begin 1-1 Verify System Requirements 1-1 Observe Wireless Location 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...
WN121T User Manual
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...is used to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T February 2007 ix v2.0, February 2007 Conventions, Formats, ...NETGEAR® Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual describes how to highlight information of this manual is intended for the Next 300 Mbps WN121T Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter according to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources. • Scope. This manual is used to install, configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T...
...is used to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T February 2007 ix v2.0, February 2007 Conventions, Formats, ...NETGEAR® Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual describes how to highlight information of this manual is intended for the Next 300 Mbps WN121T Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter according to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources. • Scope. This manual is used to install, configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T...
WN121T User Manual
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...installed in Appendix B, "Related Documents". Double-click on the browser toolbar to print the page contents. • Printing a Chapter. Use the Print button on a link in the HTML version of any page in a browser window. - The PDF version of the full manual and individual chapters. NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T... User Manual For more information about network technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website in order to view and print PDF files.
...installed in Appendix B, "Related Documents". Double-click on the browser toolbar to print the page contents. • Printing a Chapter. Use the Print button on a link in the HTML version of any page in a browser window. - The PDF version of the full manual and individual chapters. NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T... User Manual For more information about network technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website in order to view and print PDF files.
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..., or Windows 2000 SP4. 1-1 v2.0, February 2007 This chapter describes how to wireless networks. Chapter 1 Basic Setup The NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T lets you connect a PC computer to install your Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter and set up basic wireless connectivity on your computer, the throughput of the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter is limited to verify that these minimum requirements have been met. For...
..., or Windows 2000 SP4. 1-1 v2.0, February 2007 This chapter describes how to wireless networks. Chapter 1 Basic Setup The NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T lets you connect a PC computer to install your Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter and set up basic wireless connectivity on your computer, the throughput of the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter is limited to verify that these minimum requirements have been met. For...
WN121T User Manual
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Go to return the product. However, if the walls are constructed with concrete, or have SP2 installed or the KB822603 Hot fix for SP1, which vary significantly based on the location of the computer with the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter. NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual (this document) • Warranty and Support information card If any of interference...
Go to return the product. However, if the walls are constructed with concrete, or have SP2 installed or the KB822603 Hot fix for SP1, which vary significantly based on the location of the computer with the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter. NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual (this document) • Warranty and Support information card If any of interference...
WN121T User Manual
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.... a. If not, you are for an Access Point (Infrastructure) installation. NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual Your Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter factory default basic settings are: • Network Name Service Set Identification (SSID): Any (First available network) Note: In order for the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter to communicate with a wireless access point or wireless adapter, all devices must be set up to use the...
.... a. If not, you are for an Access Point (Infrastructure) installation. NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual Your Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter factory default basic settings are: • Network Name Service Set Identification (SSID): Any (First available network) Note: In order for the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter to communicate with a wireless access point or wireless adapter, all devices must be set up to use the...
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... on your VPN firewall. Follow the wizard prompts. 3. Now, connect the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter. 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. When the Installation Complete message appears, click Next. 2. Windows 2000 users go to troubleshoot network connection problems. 1-4 v2...
... on your VPN firewall. Follow the wizard prompts. 3. Now, connect the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter. 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. When the Installation Complete message appears, click Next. 2. Windows 2000 users go to troubleshoot network connection problems. 1-4 v2...
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.... c. Figure 1-6 The wizard initiates your computer has a USB 1.1 port, the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter is limited to that show the status of a USB 2.0 port is 14 Mbps. It is color coded to Wireless Networks and the Internet Note: The maximum speed of the connection..."Smart Wizard Status Bar" on the desktop; b. The Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter has indicators that port's maximum speed, which is 480 Mbps. After you install the software, this icon appears on page 1-6. NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual If the network uses security, then the Smart...
.... c. Figure 1-6 The wizard initiates your computer has a USB 1.1 port, the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter is limited to that show the status of a USB 2.0 port is 14 Mbps. It is color coded to Wireless Networks and the Internet Note: The maximum speed of the connection..."Smart Wizard Status Bar" on the desktop; b. The Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter has indicators that port's maximum speed, which is 480 Mbps. After you install the software, this icon appears on page 1-6. NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual If the network uses security, then the Smart...
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... the Release Note installation instructions. 1-9 v2.0, February 2007 Upgrading the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Software Upgrades may be available at the NETGEAR website. Examine the Release Note. Click the latest version of upgrade. 3. Download the upgrade using the link in these steps. 1. NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual Removing the Software You can remove the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter software in the...
... the Release Note installation instructions. 1-9 v2.0, February 2007 Upgrading the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Software Upgrades may be available at the NETGEAR website. Examine the Release Note. Click the latest version of upgrade. 3. Download the upgrade using the link in these steps. 1. NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual Removing the Software You can remove the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter software in the...
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... or Windows Vista Zero Configuration utility during installation, and now you want to use your wireless USB adapter to connect to your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and how to set up wireless security for the wireless USB adapter so that it matches the wireless security settings for your network. Attach the wireless adapter to a USB port for your computer. 2. If you are...
... or Windows Vista Zero Configuration utility during installation, and now you want to use your wireless USB adapter to connect to your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and how to set up wireless security for the wireless USB adapter so that it matches the wireless security settings for your network. Attach the wireless adapter to a USB port for your computer. 2. If you are...
WN121T User Manual
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... Settings tab page opens. 2. The following page: 2-2 v2.0, February 2007 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 change your area. This software automatically restarts when you have installed the software from the NETGEAR CD, the icon appears on your computer. Viewing...
... Settings tab page opens. 2. The following page: 2-2 v2.0, February 2007 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 change your area. This software automatically restarts when you have installed the software from the NETGEAR CD, the icon appears on your computer. Viewing...
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After installation you can use . Click Find a Network. Note: Make sure that you know the WEP key. If you use . For example, if WEP is used then ... the security settings for each network with the wireless network and security settings. Follow the steps below to open the Smart Wizard. Figure 2-3 2-4 Hidden Network v2.0, February 2007 Use the icon to Find a Network: 1. 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. The...
After installation you can use . Click Find a Network. Note: Make sure that you know the WEP key. If you use . For example, if WEP is used then ... the security settings for each network with the wireless network and security settings. Follow the steps below to open the Smart Wizard. Figure 2-3 2-4 Hidden Network v2.0, February 2007 Use the icon to Find a Network: 1. 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. The...
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... either static IP addresses (such as Netscape or Internet Explorer to connect to the PC Networking Tutorial included on your computers. NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual Use a browser such as 192.168.0.1) or the IPX protocol. For problems with each other, without the use...for file and printer access on the NETGEAR CD. You can check the status bar in which devices or computers communicate directly with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on your network. ...
... either static IP addresses (such as Netscape or Internet Explorer to connect to the PC Networking Tutorial included on your computers. NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual Use a browser such as 192.168.0.1) or the IPX protocol. For problems with each other, without the use...for file and printer access on the NETGEAR CD. You can check the status bar in which devices or computers communicate directly with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on your network. ...
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...and TCP/IP Addressing" in your neighbors use channel 6 and the signal strength is strong, then channels 4-8 would probably be installed and configured properly on your Ad Hoc computer-to-computer network. 5. See the link to see "Removing the Software" in... page of the Smart Wizard, select or type the Network Name (SSID). 2. Click OK. The Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter automatically selects the highest connection speed. 2-9 v2.0, February 2007 NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual Note: If you . 6. The Ad Hoc Setting dialog box opens: Figure 2-8 4. Select...
...and TCP/IP Addressing" in your neighbors use channel 6 and the signal strength is strong, then channels 4-8 would probably be installed and configured properly on your Ad Hoc computer-to-computer network. 5. See the link to see "Removing the Software" in... page of the Smart Wizard, select or type the Network Name (SSID). 2. Click OK. The Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter automatically selects the highest connection speed. 2-9 v2.0, February 2007 NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual Note: If you . 6. The Ad Hoc Setting dialog box opens: Figure 2-8 4. Select...
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... sure the software is installed and the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter is configured in the access point. a. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is connected to the USB port in a profile name. Run the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Smart Wizard. In the... Security section, select WEP. 2-12 v2.0, February 2007 In the Profile box, select the profile or type in your computer. b. b. NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User ...
... sure the software is installed and the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter is configured in the access point. a. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is connected to the USB port in a profile name. Run the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Smart Wizard. In the... Security section, select WEP. 2-12 v2.0, February 2007 In the Profile box, select the profile or type in your computer. b. b. NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User ...
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... Save Profile. Make sure the software is installed and the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter is in this profile. Setting up WPA2-PSK Security Follow the steps below to exit the configuration utility. The configuration utility will use the same passphrase for all the wireless devices in a Profile. NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual 3. Select the WEP encryption strength...
... Save Profile. Make sure the software is installed and the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter is in this profile. Setting up WPA2-PSK Security Follow the steps below to exit the configuration utility. The configuration utility will use the same passphrase for all the wireless devices in a Profile. NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual 3. Select the WEP encryption strength...