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...: The color shows the connection status. • Signal Strength: Shows the signal strength of the wireless network. Choose the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows XP Configuration utility. The status bar shows the status of the Settings page. Using ...USB 2.0 Adapter Model WPNT121 These setup instructions assume that you will connect to Router or 169.254..x.x Description Wireless Internet connection OK. Estimated Completion 10 minutes. Insert the end of your Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter a. Follow the Wizard steps, and click Next to continue. Click the Install Software...
...: The color shows the connection status. • Signal Strength: Shows the signal strength of the wireless network. Choose the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows XP Configuration utility. The status bar shows the status of the Settings page. Using ...USB 2.0 Adapter Model WPNT121 These setup instructions assume that you will connect to Router or 169.254..x.x Description Wireless Internet connection OK. Estimated Completion 10 minutes. Insert the end of your Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter a. Follow the Wizard steps, and click Next to continue. Click the Install Software...
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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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... connected to ... ? If I Want to the cable/DSL modem. 3. TCP/IP Internet networking software installed and configured on your Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter in addition to Get There From Here ... To set up a Profile, see "Installation Instructions" on page 3-3. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual Table 2-1. Protect my 1. Set up wireless hacking, or security for the...
... connected to ... ? If I Want to the cable/DSL modem. 3. TCP/IP Internet networking software installed and configured on your Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter in addition to Get There From Here ... To set up a Profile, see "Installation Instructions" on page 3-3. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual Table 2-1. Protect my 1. Set up wireless hacking, or security for the...
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.... 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 If this is an addition to an access point. Driver and Configuration Utility Software - Your Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter factory default basic settings are covered in the Box? The product package should contain the following items: • NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121...
.... 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 If this is an addition to an access point. Driver and Configuration Utility Software - Your Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter factory default basic settings are covered in the Box? The product package should contain the following items: • NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121...
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... cable on your computer's CD drive. Locate an available USB port on the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter into the USB port. d. b. First, install the software. If the CD main page does not appear, double-click autorun.exe on the CD. c. Now, connect the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual Follow the instructions below to continue. Insert the...
... cable on your computer's CD drive. Locate an available USB port on the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter into the USB port. d. b. First, install the software. If the CD main page does not appear, double-click autorun.exe on the CD. c. Now, connect the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual Follow the instructions below to continue. Insert the...
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...Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the icon to that show the status of your computer has a USB 1.1 port, the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter is limited to open the Smart Wizard so you install the software, this feature is poor, then try moving closer to the Internet: • Icon: After ... Figure 2-8 2-10 v1.0, March 2006 The status bar is color coded to show the status of the Windows task bar. 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. It is at the bottom of...
...Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the icon to that show the status of your computer has a USB 1.1 port, the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter is limited to open the Smart Wizard so you install the software, this feature is poor, then try moving closer to the Internet: • Icon: After ... Figure 2-8 2-10 v1.0, March 2006 The status bar is color coded to show the status of the Windows task bar. 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. It is at the bottom of...
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... Note installation instructions. 2-12 v1.0, March 2006 Make sure to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wpnt121.asp 2. 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. Upgrading the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Software Upgrades may be available at the NETGEAR Web site. Go to read any warnings and Known Problems. 4. To...
... Note installation instructions. 2-12 v1.0, March 2006 Make sure to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wpnt121.asp 2. 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. Upgrading the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Software Upgrades may be available at the NETGEAR Web site. Go to read any warnings and Known Problems. 4. To...
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... wireless settings for your network. You can either double-click this chapter explain how to use the NETGEAR Smart Wizard to change the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter wireless settings. This software automatically restarts when you have installed the software from the System Tray icon, click the Properties button, click the Wireless Networks tab and then clear...
... wireless settings for your network. You can either double-click this chapter explain how to use the NETGEAR Smart Wizard to change the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter wireless settings. This software automatically restarts when you have installed the software from the System Tray icon, click the Properties button, click the Wireless Networks tab and then clear...
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... you need to know the security settings for the network that you want to create a profile. 5. Note: Make sure that you know the WEP key. 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.
... you need to know the security settings for the network that you want to create a profile. 5. Note: Make sure that you know the WEP key. 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.
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... Ad Hoc mode is used when two 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 a Windows PC, refer to -Computer setting uses Ad Hoc mode. The Settings page ...Follow the instructions below to exchange files directly between them. Enter the network settings. Figure 3-3 3-5 v1.0, February 2006 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. Note: If you want to create...
... Ad Hoc mode is used when two 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 a Windows PC, refer to -Computer setting uses Ad Hoc mode. The Settings page ...Follow the instructions below to exchange files directly between them. Enter the network settings. Figure 3-3 3-5 v1.0, February 2006 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. Note: If you want to create...
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... your Ad Hoc computer-to see "Removing the Software" in Chapter 2. Starting a Computer-to -Computer (Ad Hoc) network type. 3. Click Initiate Ad Hoc. The Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter automatically selects the highest connection speed. 3-7 v1.0, February 2006 In the Channel field, Automatic should work. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual At this point the connection is...
... your Ad Hoc computer-to see "Removing the Software" in Chapter 2. Starting a Computer-to -Computer (Ad Hoc) network type. 3. Click Initiate Ad Hoc. The Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter automatically selects the highest connection speed. 3-7 v1.0, February 2006 In the Channel field, Automatic should work. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual At this point the connection is...
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Make sure the software is installed and the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter is configured in the access point. Use the icon to configure WEP Encryption Security. 1. Configure the Security settings. c. 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. The Settings tab page... 2006 b. 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.
Make sure the software is installed and the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter is configured in the access point. Use the icon to configure WEP Encryption Security. 1. Configure the Security settings. c. 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. The Settings tab page... 2006 b. 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.
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...Profile. Run the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Smart Wizard. If the passphrase method is fully inserted in a USB port in your settings in this profile. Make sure the software is installed and the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter is not available in the... other devices, you will automatically generate the WEP keys. Select Create with Passphrase and enter the passphrase. Setting up WPA2-PSK Security Follow the steps below to exit the configuration utility. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121...
...Profile. Run the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Smart Wizard. If the passphrase method is fully inserted in a USB port in your settings in this profile. Make sure the software is installed and the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter is not available in the... other devices, you will automatically generate the WEP keys. Select Create with Passphrase and enter the passphrase. Setting up WPA2-PSK Security Follow the steps below to exit the configuration utility. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121...
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...network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is fully inserted in a USB port in your computer. v1.0, February 2006 3-13 The Settings tab page opens. c. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual Setting up WPA-PSK Security Follow the steps below to "Wireless Communications...WPA security, see the Web link to configure WPA-PSK Security. 1. Run the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Smart Wizard. Make sure the software is installed and the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter is configured in a profile name. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard.
...network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is fully inserted in a USB port in your computer. v1.0, February 2006 3-13 The Settings tab page opens. c. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual Setting up WPA-PSK Security Follow the steps below to "Wireless Communications...WPA security, see the Web link to configure WPA-PSK Security. 1. Run the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Smart Wizard. Make sure the software is installed and the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter is configured in a profile name. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard.
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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. Restricting access by MAC address adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your data is MAC addressing, your network. Some wireless networks will restrict access based on a list of the adapter. If you would have to provide the...
NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual About Page The About page displays the current software version information. Restricting access by MAC address adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your data is MAC addressing, your network. Some wireless networks will restrict access based on a list of the adapter. If you would have to provide the...
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... on page 2-2 for 'How to the knowledge base on the NETGEAR Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/productst/wpnt121.asp. Chapter 4 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about connecting to .... parameters are given to the Ethernet network. For information about troubleshooting your Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter. Please refer to the link to Wireless Networks and the Internet" in Appendix ... can solve a problem right away, go online and upgrade to other computers on your adapter, using the link above. 4-1 v1.0, March 2006 Troubleshooting Tips Symptom Cause Solution I ...
... on page 2-2 for 'How to the knowledge base on the NETGEAR Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/productst/wpnt121.asp. Chapter 4 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about connecting to .... parameters are given to the Ethernet network. For information about troubleshooting your Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter. Please refer to the link to Wireless Networks and the Internet" in Appendix ... can solve a problem right away, go online and upgrade to other computers on your adapter, using the link above. 4-1 v1.0, March 2006 Troubleshooting Tips Symptom Cause Solution I ...
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...the USB port in the computer and follow these Profile setting prompts, simply click Apply before you click Apply. Then check the IP address in the Network Name (SSID). 2. Accept the default settings or make your Ad Hoc network are configured with Windows XP During the software ...the Smart Wizard is not working correctly You need to click the Initiate Ad Hoc button before you close the Smart Wizard. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual The Smart Wizard keeps asking me to save the changes. Here is how you to use the wireless configuration utility...
...the USB port in the computer and follow these Profile setting prompts, simply click Apply before you click Apply. Then check the IP address in the Network Name (SSID). 2. Accept the default settings or make your Ad Hoc network are configured with Windows XP During the software ...the Smart Wizard is not working correctly You need to click the Initiate Ad Hoc button before you close the Smart Wizard. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual The Smart Wizard keeps asking me to save the changes. Here is how you to use the wireless configuration utility...
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...USB 2.0 Adapter software and did not reboot your computer or choose another access point to connect to enter the WEP encryption security information. Note: It does not usually help to 240 Mbps. The Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter is WEP protected (either restart your system. If you use the NETGEAR WPNT834 RangeMax™ 240... list. If you are already using a USB 2.0 controller, make sure that you are no more than 54 Mbps on USB 2.0 adapters that provide one or more USB 2.0 ports. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual I cannot connect to the AP...
...USB 2.0 Adapter software and did not reboot your computer or choose another access point to connect to enter the WEP encryption security information. Note: It does not usually help to 240 Mbps. The Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter is WEP protected (either restart your system. If you use the NETGEAR WPNT834 RangeMax™ 240... list. If you are already using a USB 2.0 controller, make sure that you are no more than 54 Mbps on USB 2.0 adapters that provide one or more USB 2.0 ports. NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual I cannot connect to the AP...
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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 see two Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter icons in Chapter 2. 4-4 v1.0, March 2006 If 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 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 see two Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter icons in Chapter 2. 4-4 v1.0, March 2006 If 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 the System Tray?