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.... Wireless connection to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. 4. Click the Install Software link and the Smart Wizard starts. For Windows XP users, choose the wizard. b. Follow the Wizard steps for Security (if used on the network. • Internet/Router connection: Shows the progress of the wireless network. The icon appears in your Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter a. Estimated Completion 10 minutes...
.... Wireless connection to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. 4. Click the Install Software link and the Smart Wizard starts. For Windows XP users, choose the wizard. b. Follow the Wizard steps for Security (if used on the network. • Internet/Router connection: Shows the progress of the wireless network. The icon appears in your Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter a. Estimated Completion 10 minutes...
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... came with your product. Technical Support After completing the Smart Wizard configuration assistant, locate the serial number on the bottom label of your product and use our telephone support service. Registration on the Web site or over the phone is a registered trademark of Netgear, Inc. The phone numbers for product updates and Web...
... came with your product. Technical Support After completing the Smart Wizard configuration assistant, locate the serial number on the bottom label of your product and use our telephone support service. Registration on the Web site or over the phone is a registered trademark of Netgear, Inc. The phone numbers for product updates and Web...
WPNT121 Product datasheet
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...connecting, the Gear Guy logo, Intellifi, ProSafe, RangeMax and Smart Wizard are not included in the United States and/or other countries. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, Connect with any future standards, including ...NETGEAR, Inc. IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g • Security - 64/128 WEP Encryption, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK • Warranty - Improves network performance up to change without notice. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of 2.400-2.4835 GHz. RangeMax 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter (WPNT511) - RangeMax 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter (WPNT121...
...connecting, the Gear Guy logo, Intellifi, ProSafe, RangeMax and Smart Wizard are not included in the United States and/or other countries. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, Connect with any future standards, including ...NETGEAR, Inc. IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g • Security - 64/128 WEP Encryption, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK • Warranty - Improves network performance up to change without notice. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of 2.400-2.4835 GHz. RangeMax 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter (WPNT511) - RangeMax 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter (WPNT121...
WPNT121 User Manual
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... 2-5 Default 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 Access...
... 2-5 Default 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 Access...
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... Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter into the USB port. Insert the NETGEAR CD in your computer. c. Figure 2-2 2-7 v1.0, March 2006 a. b. Follow the Wizard steps, and click Next to install the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter. 1. When the Installation Complete message appears, click Next. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual Follow the instructions below to continue. a. Click the Install Software link and the Smart Wizard starts...
... Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter into the USB port. Insert the NETGEAR CD in your computer. c. Figure 2-2 2-7 v1.0, March 2006 a. b. Follow the Wizard steps, and click Next to install the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter. 1. When the Installation Complete message appears, click Next. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual Follow the instructions below to continue. a. Click the Install Software link and the Smart Wizard starts...
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... Windows 2000, skip to set up your Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter a. When prompted, click Next to let the wizard help you connect to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. For Windows XP users, choose the wizard. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual 3. Click Next to a network (recommended). Figure 2-4 2-8 v1.0, March 2006 Choose the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows XP Configuration utility. Use...
... Windows 2000, skip to set up your Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter a. When prompted, click Next to let the wizard help you connect to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. For Windows XP users, choose the wizard. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual 3. Click Next to a network (recommended). Figure 2-4 2-8 v1.0, March 2006 Choose the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows XP Configuration utility. Use...
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... wireless connectivity. Figure 2-6 5. Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual b. If the network uses security, then the Smart Wizard detects it. Hidden Figure 2-5 c. After you have reviewed the settings, click Finish. The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. Select the wireless network from the drop-down list, but...
... wireless connectivity. Figure 2-6 5. Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual b. If the network uses security, then the Smart Wizard detects it. Hidden Figure 2-5 c. After you have reviewed the settings, click Finish. The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. Select the wireless network from the drop-down list, but...
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... is 480 Mbps. Signal Strength: Shows the signal strength of the page. If the signal is used on the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet Note: The maximum speed of the page shows details about your connection. signal strength connection...
... is 480 Mbps. Signal Strength: Shows the signal strength of the page. If the signal is used on the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet Note: The maximum speed of the page shows details about your connection. signal strength connection...
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...: These instructions explain how to use the NETGEAR Smart Wizard to use the Smart Wizard. 3-1 v1.0, February 2006 The following sections in this icon on your desktop and in the Windows System Tray. Chapter 3 Network Connections and Wireless Security This chapter explains how to use your Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter to connect to your Wireless Local Area Network...
...: These instructions explain how to use the NETGEAR Smart Wizard to use the Smart Wizard. 3-1 v1.0, February 2006 The following sections in this icon on your desktop and in the Windows System Tray. Chapter 3 Network Connections and Wireless Security This chapter explains how to use your Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter to connect to your Wireless Local Area Network...
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... select a hidden network then you use . If you must enter the SSID. 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. Use the icon to create a profile. 5. Hidden Network Figure 3-1 The Smart Wizard initiates your network connection. Select a network from the drop-down list. For...
... select a hidden network then you use . If you must enter the SSID. 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. Use the icon to create a profile. 5. Hidden Network Figure 3-1 The Smart Wizard initiates your network connection. Select a network from the drop-down list. For...
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... network. Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router Follow these instructions to set up the RangeMax™ WPNT121 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter to connect to -Computer (Ad Hoc) - If you are configured with the 802.11 ad hoc mode. Default...the name Profile is used when two Windows computers are using at : http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual Profiles The WPNT121 Smart Wizard uses profiles to an access point or router with the 802.11 infrastructure mode.
... network. Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router Follow these instructions to set up the RangeMax™ WPNT121 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter to connect to -Computer (Ad Hoc) - If you are configured with the 802.11 ad hoc mode. Default...the name Profile is used when two Windows computers are using at : http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual Profiles The WPNT121 Smart Wizard uses profiles to an access point or router with the 802.11 infrastructure mode.
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... Internet, or check for file and printer access on your network. b. Figure 3-2 2. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual 1. The Settings page opens. b. In the Profile box, type the name of the profile. c. Click Apply. Click Close to exit the wizard, or Cancel to return to open the Smart Wizard. Verify connectivity by the access point. 3.
... Internet, or check for file and printer access on your network. b. Figure 3-2 2. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual 1. The Settings page opens. b. In the Profile box, type the name of the profile. c. Click Apply. Click Close to exit the wizard, or Cancel to return to open the Smart Wizard. Verify connectivity by the access point. 3.
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... to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" in Appendix B. Use the icon to -Computer setting uses Ad Hoc mode. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual You can check the status bar in the Smart Wizard for problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed...
... to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" in Appendix B. Use the icon to -Computer setting uses Ad Hoc mode. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual You can check the status bar in the Smart Wizard for problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed...
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... then click Run. This sends a continuous ping to the previous settings. 4. Save your peer devices. Click Apply. b. Click Close to exit the Smart Wizard, or Cancel to return to the device with the 192.168.0.1 static IP address. c. Assuming the target PC is configured with the IPX protocol. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual 3.
... then click Run. This sends a continuous ping to the previous settings. 4. Save your peer devices. Click Apply. b. Click Close to exit the Smart Wizard, or Cancel to return to the device with the 192.168.0.1 static IP address. c. Assuming the target PC is configured with the IPX protocol. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual 3.
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... speed. 3-7 v1.0, February 2006 NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual At this point the connection is established. Also, for problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be poor choices for your computers. On the Settings tab page of the Smart Wizard, select or type the...
... speed. 3-7 v1.0, February 2006 NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual At this point the connection is established. Also, for problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be poor choices for your computers. On the Settings tab page of the Smart Wizard, select or type the...
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The Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter supports the following types of wireless security: •...Web link to "Wireless Communications:" in Appendix B, or the wireless reference document at: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm In addition to the wireless security features, networks should use ... Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter. Later you can record this information. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual Wireless Security Many networks use that network you must set up the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter with wireless security the Smart Wizard detects ...
The Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter supports the following types of wireless security: •...Web link to "Wireless Communications:" in Appendix B, or the wireless reference document at: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm In addition to the wireless security features, networks should use ... Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter. Later you can record this information. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual Wireless Security Many networks use that network you must set up the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter with wireless security the Smart Wizard detects ...
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b. Figure 3-7 2. a. In the Network Name (SSID) field select the network, or enter the SSID. 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. a. In the Profile box, select the profile or type in your computer. Use the icon to configure WEP Encryption Security. 1. The...
b. Figure 3-7 2. a. In the Network Name (SSID) field select the network, or enter the SSID. 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. a. In the Profile box, select the profile or type in your computer. Use the icon to configure WEP Encryption Security. 1. The...
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...NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual 3. The configuration utility will use the same passphrase for all the wireless devices in your settings in the access point and other 802.11b wireless devices. 5. Be sure to match exactly what is fully inserted in a USB... Note: The 128-bit encryption keys require more processing, and slow performance slightly. 4. b. Run the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Smart Wizard. Click Close to configure WPA2-PSK Security. 1. Click Apply. Note: The characters are case sensitive. a. Save your computer. v1.0,...
...NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual 3. The configuration utility will use the same passphrase for all the wireless devices in your settings in the access point and other 802.11b wireless devices. 5. Be sure to match exactly what is fully inserted in a USB... Note: The 128-bit encryption keys require more processing, and slow performance slightly. 4. b. Run the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Smart Wizard. Click Close to configure WPA2-PSK Security. 1. Click Apply. Note: The characters are case sensitive. a. Save your computer. v1.0,...
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... Apply. Configure the Security settings. b. For more information about WPA2-PSK security, see the Web link to exit the Smart Wizard. 3-12 v1.0, February 2006 c. c. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual b. a. Figure 3-8 2. In the Network Name (SSID) field select the network, or enter the SSID. All the configuration...
... Apply. Configure the Security settings. b. For more information about WPA2-PSK security, see the Web link to exit the Smart Wizard. 3-12 v1.0, February 2006 c. c. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual b. a. Figure 3-8 2. In the Network Name (SSID) field select the network, or enter the SSID. All the configuration...
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... security, see the Web link to "Wireless Communications:" in a profile name. a. v1.0, February 2006 3-13 Run the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Smart Wizard. Use the icon to configure WPA-PSK Security. 1. a. In the Security section, select WPA-PSK [TKIP]. b. Note: You... Make sure the software is installed and the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter is configured in your computer. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual Setting up WPA-PSK Security Follow the steps below to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings tab page opens. Figure 3-9 2. In...
... security, see the Web link to "Wireless Communications:" in a profile name. a. v1.0, February 2006 3-13 Run the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Smart Wizard. Use the icon to configure WPA-PSK Security. 1. a. In the Security section, select WPA-PSK [TKIP]. b. Note: You... Make sure the software is installed and the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter is configured in your computer. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual Setting up WPA-PSK Security Follow the steps below to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings tab page opens. Figure 3-9 2. In...