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... color shows the connection status. • Signal Strength: Shows the signal strength of the cable on the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter into the USB port. Insert the NETGEAR CD in the system tray and on your computer's CD drive. a. Use the Smart Wizard to set up to...Settings page opens. )NSTALLATION'UIDE Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Model WPNT121 These setup instructions assume that you connect to a network (recommended). Estimated Completion 10 minutes. Start Here Note: The adapter is used ) and for your choice. Click the Install Software link and the Smart Wizard starts....
... color shows the connection status. • Signal Strength: Shows the signal strength of the cable on the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter into the USB port. Insert the NETGEAR CD in the system tray and on your computer's CD drive. a. Use the Smart Wizard to set up to...Settings page opens. )NSTALLATION'UIDE Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Model WPNT121 These setup instructions assume that you connect to a network (recommended). Estimated Completion 10 minutes. Start Here Note: The adapter is used ) and for your choice. Click the Install Software link and the Smart Wizard starts....
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... Wireless Settings 2-6 Installation Instructions 2-6 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet 2-10 The Smart Wizard Status Bar 2-10 Icon Colors ...2-11 Removing the Software 2-12 Upgrading the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Software 2-12 Chapter 3 Network Connections and Wireless Security Understanding the Smart Wizard 3-1 Finding a Network ...3-2 Profiles ...3-3 Adding Profiles ...3-3 Setting up a Profile to Connect to an...
... Wireless Settings 2-6 Installation Instructions 2-6 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet 2-10 The Smart Wizard Status Bar 2-10 Icon Colors ...2-11 Removing the Software 2-12 Upgrading the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Software 2-12 Chapter 3 Network Connections and Wireless Security Understanding the Smart Wizard 3-1 Finding a Network ...3-2 Profiles ...3-3 Adding Profiles ...3-3 Setting up a Profile to Connect to an...
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...router or access point connected to match the network. 3. To use your information Wireless USB 2.0 theft. What Is Needed? Enable wireless wireless security for your Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter in Infrastructure Mode, see "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" in Appendix B. 2-2...for the connection from wireless network. network. 2. TCP/IP Internet networking software installed and configured on your WPNT121 accordingly. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual Table 2-1. For TCP/IP See the Web link to those on page 2-6....
...router or access point connected to match the network. 3. To use your information Wireless USB 2.0 theft. What Is Needed? Enable wireless wireless security for your Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter in Infrastructure Mode, see "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" in Appendix B. 2-2...for the connection from wireless network. network. 2. TCP/IP Internet networking software installed and configured on your WPNT121 accordingly. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual Table 2-1. For TCP/IP See the Web link to those on page 2-6....
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..., missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual What's in Chapter 3, "Network Connections and Wireless Security". 2-6 v1.0, March 2006 Driver and Configuration Utility Software - The product package should contain the following items: • NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 • Installation Guide • NETGEAR CD, including: - NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual • Warranty and Support...
..., missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual What's in Chapter 3, "Network Connections and Wireless Security". 2-6 v1.0, March 2006 Driver and Configuration Utility Software - The product package should contain the following items: • NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 • Installation Guide • NETGEAR CD, including: - NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual • Warranty and Support...
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... the Installation Complete message appears, click Next. a. Now, connect the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter. Click the Install Software link and the Smart Wizard starts. a. b. b. Locate an available USB port on the CD. Figure 2-1 2. Insert the end of the cable on the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter into the USB port. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual Follow the instructions below to continue.
... the Installation Complete message appears, click Next. a. Now, connect the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter. Click the Install Software link and the Smart Wizard starts. a. b. b. Locate an available USB port on the CD. Figure 2-1 2. Insert the end of the cable on the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter into the USB port. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual Follow the instructions below to continue.
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... icon appears on the network. The Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the icon to open the Smart Wizard so you install the software, this feature is at the bottom of the page shows details about your connection. The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. The ... signal strength of your wireless and Internet connection. If the signal is 480 Mbps. 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. Router/...
... icon appears on the network. The Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the icon to open the Smart Wizard so you install the software, this feature is at the bottom of the page shows details about your connection. The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. The ... signal strength of your wireless and Internet connection. If the signal is 480 Mbps. 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. Router/...
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... follow the screen prompts. Click the latest version of upgrade. 3. Follow the 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. Download the upgrade using hte link in these steps. 1. Examine the Release Note. Make sure...
... follow the screen prompts. Click the latest version of upgrade. 3. Follow the 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. Download the upgrade using hte link in these steps. 1. Examine the Release Note. Make sure...
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... connections from the NETGEAR CD, the icon appears on the Windows taskbar. The Windows System Tray is located on your computer. The following sections in profiles. • Remove or reinstall the wireless adapter software. The Smart Wizard provides a complete and easy to use set up wireless security for your wireless USB adapter. • Monitor wireless...
... connections from the NETGEAR CD, the icon appears on the Windows taskbar. The Windows System Tray is located on your computer. The following sections in profiles. • Remove or reinstall the wireless adapter software. The Smart Wizard provides a complete and easy to use set up wireless security for your wireless USB adapter. • Monitor wireless...
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The Settings tab page opens. 2. Select a network from the drop-down list. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual Finding a Network During the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. If you must enter the SSID. If you select a hidden network then you use secure networks frequently, ...
The Settings tab page opens. 2. Select a network from the drop-down list. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual Finding a Network During the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. If you must enter the SSID. If you select a hidden network then you use secure networks frequently, ...
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...Computer-to create an Ad Hoc mode profile. 1. Use the icon to the PC Networking Tutorial included on your computers. d. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual You can check the status bar in the Smart Wizard for the Network Type. The Settings page opens. 2. b....Windows computers are configured with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on the NETGEAR CD. Please refer to exchange files directly between them. Ad Hoc mode requires either static IP...
...Computer-to create an Ad Hoc mode profile. 1. Use the icon to the PC Networking Tutorial included on your computers. d. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual You can check the status bar in the Smart Wizard for the Network Type. The Settings page opens. 2. b....Windows computers are configured with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on the NETGEAR CD. Please refer to exchange files directly between them. Ad Hoc mode requires either static IP...
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... Automatic should work. Note: If there is interference from another nearby wireless device, use the Networks tab page to see "Removing the Software" in Appendix B. Then use channel 6 and the signal strength is established. For example, if your neighbors use a different channel. ...v1.0, February 2006 On the Settings tab page of the Smart Wizard, select or type the Network Name (SSID). 2. 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 installed and configured properly on your ...
... Automatic should work. Note: If there is interference from another nearby wireless device, use the Networks tab page to see "Removing the Software" in Appendix B. Then use channel 6 and the signal strength is established. For example, if your neighbors use a different channel. ...v1.0, February 2006 On the Settings tab page of the Smart Wizard, select or type the Network Name (SSID). 2. 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 installed and configured properly on your ...
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..., or enter the SSID. In the Security section, select WEP. 3-10 v1.0, February 2006 Run the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Smart Wizard. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual Setting up WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to open the Smart Wizard. Make sure the software is installed and the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter is configured in a profile name.
..., or enter the SSID. In the Security section, select WEP. 3-10 v1.0, February 2006 Run the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Smart Wizard. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual Setting up WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to open the Smart Wizard. Make sure the software is installed and the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter is configured in a profile name.
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...the access point and other devices, you will automatically generate the WEP keys. b. Make sure the software is installed and the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter is in this profile. The configuration utility will use the same passphrase for all the wireless devices in... a. a. Select Create with Passphrase and enter the passphrase. Click Close to match exactly what is fully inserted in a USB port in a Profile. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual 3. v1.0, February 2006 3-11 Note: The characters are : • 64-bit WEP data encryption •...
...the access point and other devices, you will automatically generate the WEP keys. b. Make sure the software is installed and the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter is in this profile. The configuration utility will use the same passphrase for all the wireless devices in... a. a. Select Create with Passphrase and enter the passphrase. Click Close to match exactly what is fully inserted in a USB port in a Profile. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual 3. v1.0, February 2006 3-11 Note: The characters are : • 64-bit WEP data encryption •...
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NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual Setting up WPA-PSK Security Follow the steps below to "Wireless Communications:" in Appendix B. b. b. For more information on WPA security, see the Web ... in your computer. c. In the Security section, select WPA-PSK [TKIP]. a. Make sure the software is installed and the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter is configured in a profile name. v1.0, February 2006 3-13 Run the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Smart Wizard. Figure 3-9 2. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. In the Profile box, select the profile or...
NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual Setting up WPA-PSK Security Follow the steps below to "Wireless Communications:" in Appendix B. b. b. For more information on WPA security, see the Web ... in your computer. c. In the Security section, select WPA-PSK [TKIP]. a. Make sure the software is installed and the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter is configured in a profile name. v1.0, February 2006 3-13 Run the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Smart Wizard. Figure 3-9 2. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. In the Profile box, select the profile or...
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NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual About Page The About page displays the current software version information. Governments regulate the channels used for hackers to read. • IP Address: The IP address assigned to every network interface card. The approved channels for the wireless adapter. Figure 3-13 The following information is displayed in a different region...
NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual About Page The About page displays the current software version information. Governments regulate the channels used for hackers to read. • IP Address: The IP address assigned to every network interface card. The approved channels for the wireless adapter. Figure 3-13 The following information is displayed in a different region...
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... base on page 2-2 for your adapter, using the link above. 4-1 v1.0, March 2006 Restart the cable or DSL modem, router, access point, and notebook PC. Frequently Asked Questions Use the information below to Get There From Here'" on the NETGEAR Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/productst/wpnt121.asp. After each problem description...
... base on page 2-2 for your adapter, using the link above. 4-1 v1.0, March 2006 Restart the cable or DSL modem, router, access point, and notebook PC. Frequently Asked Questions Use the information below to Get There From Here'" on the NETGEAR Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/productst/wpnt121.asp. After each problem description...
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... Ad Hoc. 4. Accept the default settings or make your Ad Hoc network are configured with Windows XP During the software installation the wizard prompts you the chance to save my settings This is because you have made changes to the settings... Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Type. 3. Click the Wireless Networks tab. 4. Fill in the About page. 4-2 v1.0, March 2006 NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual The Smart Wizard keeps asking me to save the changes. Click Apply. Right click on the connection and select Properties. 3. Note: ...
... Ad Hoc. 4. Accept the default settings or make your Ad Hoc network are configured with Windows XP During the software installation the wizard prompts you the chance to save my settings This is because you have made changes to the settings... Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Type. 3. Click the Wireless Networks tab. 4. Fill in the About page. 4-2 v1.0, March 2006 NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual The Smart Wizard keeps asking me to save the changes. Click Apply. Right click on the connection and select Properties. 3. Note: ...
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... upgraded your Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter software and did not reboot your desired access point again. Note: It does not usually help to the WPA-PSK access point. • If the access point is 14 Mbps. If you use the NETGEAR WPNT834 RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Router you ...protected (either restart your system to Service Pack 1 in order to utilize the USB 2.0 port. 4-3 v1.0, March 2006 If your system to Service Pack 4 in order to utilize the USB 2.0 port. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual I cannot connect to the AP that I see no additional access...
... upgraded your Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter software and did not reboot your desired access point again. Note: It does not usually help to the WPA-PSK access point. • If the access point is 14 Mbps. If you use the NETGEAR WPNT834 RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Router you ...protected (either restart your system to Service Pack 1 in order to utilize the USB 2.0 port. 4-3 v1.0, March 2006 If your system to Service Pack 4 in order to utilize the USB 2.0 port. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual I cannot connect to the AP that I see no additional access...
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See "Removing the Software" in Chapter 2 or "Upgrading the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Software" in Chapter 2. 4-4 v1.0, March 2006 If you see two Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter icons in the System Tray? NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual Why do I see two icons in the System Tray at the bottom right corner of the screen, you have an older software version installed on your system and it needs to be removed.
See "Removing the Software" in Chapter 2 or "Upgrading the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Software" in Chapter 2. 4-4 v1.0, March 2006 If you see two Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter icons in the System Tray? NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual Why do I see two icons in the System Tray at the bottom right corner of the screen, you have an older software version installed on your system and it needs to be removed.