WN121T Installation Guide
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...on your wireless connection. )NSTALLATION'UIDE Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Model WN121T These setup instructions assume that you will connect to accept the Smart Wizard. If the CD main page does not appear, double click Autorun.exe on the NETGEAR CD. a. Now, connect the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter. Connect to... to the Internet. • 169.254.x.x or The wireless connection to the Internet, click Check for saving a Profile. To optimize throughput, connect to let the wizard help or the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Model WPNT121 User Manual on the CD. Windows XP or...
...on your wireless connection. )NSTALLATION'UIDE Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Model WN121T These setup instructions assume that you will connect to accept the Smart Wizard. If the CD main page does not appear, double click Autorun.exe on the NETGEAR CD. a. Now, connect the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter. Connect to... to the Internet. • 169.254.x.x or The wireless connection to the Internet, click Check for saving a Profile. To optimize throughput, connect to let the wizard help or the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Model WPNT121 User Manual on the CD. Windows XP or...
WN121T Product datasheet
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... T H A N W I R E L E S S - Wireless-N The RangeMax Next Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter (WN121T) delivers an innovation in wireless technology with up to support file sharing, MP3 downloads, Internet phone calls, network gaming and multimedia applications all simultaneously and at consistent speeds.† Simple and Secure The RangeMax Next Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter is backward compatible with the RangeMax Next Wireless-N Router. This is Steady-Stream NETGEAR's exclusive Steady-Stream technology creates consistent wireless connections - RangeMax Next Wireless...
... T H A N W I R E L E S S - Wireless-N The RangeMax Next Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter (WN121T) delivers an innovation in wireless technology with up to support file sharing, MP3 downloads, Internet phone calls, network gaming and multimedia applications all simultaneously and at consistent speeds.† Simple and Secure The RangeMax Next Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter is backward compatible with the RangeMax Next Wireless-N Router. This is Steady-Stream NETGEAR's exclusive Steady-Stream technology creates consistent wireless connections - RangeMax Next Wireless...
WN121T Product datasheet
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...;2006 NETGEAR, Inc. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) 64-bit, 128-bit encryption for 90 days from date of their respective holders. Gigabit Edition (WNR854T) - Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. RangeMax Next Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter (WN121T) - RangeMax Next Wireless Modem Router (DG834N) WN121T RangeMax™ Next Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter Advantages of RangeMax Next...
...;2006 NETGEAR, Inc. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) 64-bit, 128-bit encryption for 90 days from date of their respective holders. Gigabit Edition (WNR854T) - Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. RangeMax Next Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter (WN121T) - RangeMax Next Wireless Modem Router (DG834N) WN121T RangeMax™ Next Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter Advantages of RangeMax Next...
WN121T User Manual
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... devrait être placé loin des fenêtres afin de fournir un écran de blindage maximal. seadme NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele. RF Exposure Information The ... conforme à la norme NMB-003 et CNR-210 du Canada. Europe - tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslušný...
... devrait être placé loin des fenêtres afin de fournir un écran de blindage maximal. seadme NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele. RF Exposure Information The ... conforme à la norme NMB-003 et CNR-210 du Canada. Europe - tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslušný...
WN121T User Manual
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... 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 Smart Wizard 2-2 Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area 2-2 Finding a Network ...2-4 Profiles ...2-5 Adding Profiles ...2-5 Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or...
... 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 Smart Wizard 2-2 Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area 2-2 Finding a Network ...2-4 Profiles ...2-5 Adding Profiles ...2-5 Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or...
WN121T User Manual
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... is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources. • Scope. This manual is intended for the Next 300 Mbps WN121T Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter according to install, configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T. Tip: This format is used to highlight information of this manual is written for readers with intermediate computer and Internet...
... is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources. • Scope. This manual is intended for the Next 300 Mbps WN121T Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter according to install, configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T. Tip: This format is used to highlight information of this manual is written for readers with intermediate computer and Internet...
WN121T User Manual
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...: • Buttons, and , for the product model. • Links to PDF versions of This Chapter link at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WN121T.asp. Use the PDF of the full manual and individual chapters. The Acrobat reader is described in the manual. •A button... installed in the HTML version of any page. - Use the Print button on the NETGEAR, Inc. 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 a browser window. - website at the top left of the manual is...
...: • Buttons, and , for the product model. • Links to PDF versions of This Chapter link at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WN121T.asp. Use the PDF of the full manual and individual chapters. The Acrobat reader is described in the manual. •A button... installed in the HTML version of any page. - Use the Print button on the NETGEAR, Inc. 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 a browser window. - website at the top left of the manual is...
WN121T User Manual
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... PDF version of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. • Printing the Full Manual. xi v2.0, February 2007 NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual - Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this...
... PDF version of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. • Printing the Full Manual. xi v2.0, February 2007 NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual - Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this...
WN121T User Manual
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NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual xii v2.0, February 2007
NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual xii v2.0, February 2007
WN121T User Manual
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... about product features and compatible NETGEAR products, see the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com. Verify System Requirements Before installing the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter, make sure that your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). 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 VPN firewall...
... about product features and compatible NETGEAR products, see the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com. Verify System Requirements Before installing the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter, make sure that your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). 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 VPN firewall...
WN121T User Manual
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... surfaces • Microwave ovens • 2.4 GHz Cordless phones In general, wireless devices can connect over wireless networks indoors at a range which fixes the USB 2.0 Host controller driver. What Is in case you need to set up the network and verify wireless connectivity. NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual Note: Windows XP users must have metal, or...
... surfaces • Microwave ovens • 2.4 GHz Cordless phones In general, wireless devices can connect over wireless networks indoors at a range which fixes the USB 2.0 Host controller driver. What Is in case you need to set up the network and verify wireless connectivity. NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual Note: Windows XP users must have metal, or...
WN121T User Manual
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... Access Point (Infrastructure) installation. First, install the WN121T software. Insert the NETGEAR CD. 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...
... Access Point (Infrastructure) installation. First, install the WN121T software. Insert the NETGEAR CD. 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...
WN121T User Manual
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b. a. Figure 1-3 • NETGEAR Smart Wizard: Reveals more information about each network and makes it easier to Step b. Now, connect the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter. Figure 1-2 a. Insert the end of the cable on your VPN firewall. ...available USB port on the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter into the USB port. c. The Found New Hardware Wizard opens. Follow the wizard prompts. 3. NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual c. When the Installation Complete message appears, click Next. 2. Windows XP or Vista users can set up the wireless adapter with the NETGEAR ...
b. a. Figure 1-3 • NETGEAR Smart Wizard: Reveals more information about each network and makes it easier to Step b. Now, connect the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter. Figure 1-2 a. Insert the end of the cable on your VPN firewall. ...available USB port on the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter into the USB port. c. The Found New Hardware Wizard opens. Follow the wizard prompts. 3. NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual c. When the Installation Complete message appears, click Next. 2. Windows XP or Vista users can set up the wireless adapter with the NETGEAR ...
WN121T User Manual
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... 2007 a. Hidden Figure 1-5 Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual • Windows configuration utilities: See the Windows documentation or "Using Windows XP and Vista Wireless Configuration Utilities" at: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm b. You will be prompted to let the wizard...
... 2007 a. Hidden Figure 1-5 Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual • Windows configuration utilities: See the Windows documentation or "Using Windows XP and Vista Wireless Configuration Utilities" at: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm b. You will be prompted to let the wizard...
WN121T User Manual
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...to verify your computer has a USB 1.1 port, the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter is limited to that show the status of the connection. If your wireless connectivity. c. The icon appears in the lower right of your connection to a wireless network and to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on the...about connecting, see "Connecting to the Internet: • Icon: After you have reviewed the settings, click Finish. NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual If the network uses security, then the Smart Wizard detects it. Figure 1-6 The wizard initiates your...
...to verify your computer has a USB 1.1 port, the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter is limited to that show the status of the connection. If your wireless connectivity. c. The icon appears in the lower right of your connection to a wireless network and to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on the...about connecting, see "Connecting to the Internet: • Icon: After you have reviewed the settings, click Finish. NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual If the network uses security, then the Smart Wizard detects it. Figure 1-6 The wizard initiates your...
WN121T User Manual
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... 2.4 GHz cordless phone or large metal surface. Also, look for possible interference such as closer to a location where the wireless signal quality is lost. The VPN firewall has a connection with an access point and the signal quality is strong. The ...firewall has no connection to any other wireless node or the link is better. Description The Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter can not link to any other wireless node. The VPN firewall has a connection with another wireless node. NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual • Smart Wizard Status ...
... 2.4 GHz cordless phone or large metal surface. Also, look for possible interference such as closer to a location where the wireless signal quality is lost. The VPN firewall has a connection with an access point and the signal quality is strong. The ...firewall has no connection to any other wireless node or the link is better. Description The Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter can not link to any other wireless node. The VPN firewall has a connection with another wireless node. NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual • Smart Wizard Status ...
WN121T User Manual
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....netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility To disable the Windows Zero Configuration utility: 1. If you want to use your wireless USB adapter to connect to your computer. 2. Click the Wireless Networks tab. Then clear the "Use Windows to set up wireless security for the wireless USB adapter so that it matches the wireless...
....netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility To disable the Windows Zero Configuration utility: 1. If you want to use your wireless USB adapter to connect to your computer. 2. Click the Wireless Networks tab. Then clear the "Use Windows to set up wireless security for the wireless USB adapter so that it matches the wireless...
WN121T User Manual
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... tab page opens. 2. The Smart Wizard provides a complete and easy to use set of tools to: • View details about wireless networks: 1. 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 wireless network settings in profiles. • Remove or reinstall the...
... tab page opens. 2. The Smart Wizard provides a complete and easy to use set of tools to: • View details about wireless networks: 1. 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 wireless network settings in profiles. • Remove or reinstall the...
WN121T User Manual
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.... • Receive Statistics: Identifies receive megabits per second (Mbps), receive packets per second (Rx Packets/s), total received packets, and reception errors. v2.0, February 2007 2-17 NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual Statistics Page The Statistics page provides real-time and historical trend information on the data traffic and performance of your wireless adapter.
.... • Receive Statistics: Identifies receive megabits per second (Mbps), receive packets per second (Rx Packets/s), total received packets, and reception errors. v2.0, February 2007 2-17 NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual Statistics Page The Statistics page provides real-time and historical trend information on the data traffic and performance of your wireless adapter.
WN121T User Manual
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.... However, if the only wireless security that your network uses is MAC addressing, your network. NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual About Page The ...About page displays the current software version information. The Media Access Control address is easy for wireless transmission. Figure 2-14 The following information is displayed in a different region may violate local laws. • Driver Version: The wireless adapter driver version. • Driver Date: The wireless adapter...
.... However, if the only wireless security that your network uses is MAC addressing, your network. NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual About Page The ...About page displays the current software version information. The Media Access Control address is easy for wireless transmission. Figure 2-14 The following information is displayed in a different region may violate local laws. • Driver Version: The wireless adapter driver version. • Driver Date: The wireless adapter...