Netgear WPNT121 User Guide
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1. 2 5 yd Cm c E 2 5 Wireless SONGS 2 6 instalation a ele SN FN FN AWN FFYN AFON FN FEE HWN 2 6 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet 2 10 The omar burg ne E 2 10 re Po ee tenner eter FYFYR NR HNN FN FFF Y NFED HR NYD cre re P 2 11 Removing Me SONWANS m 2 12 Upgrading the Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Software 2 12 Chapter 3 Network Connections and Wireless Security Updersianding he Smal Wizard LUST 3 1 Finding NENMOK 3 2 dl S E UN dada 3 3 PEDE BRE 3 3 Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router 3 3 Setting up a Computer to Computer Ad Hoc Profile 3 5 Starting a Computer to Computer Ad Hoc Network Connection 3 7 aee E ea ae 3 8 Know Your Wireless Network Settings uccisi ice tede Ferre un te Fel ad eu MER pa ROED 3 8 vii v1 0 March 2006 Wireless Network SSID and Security Settings 3 9 Setting up WEP Encryption Security2. Settings Networks Statistics About N E T G E A R Selected Adapter NETGEAR FlangeMax TM 240 Wireless USB 2 0 Ad Profiles New profile Network Name SSID Security NETGEAR X Disable Advanced Settings C WEP Network Type I Access Point Infrastructure zl Passphrase Computer to Computer Ad Hoc gt NETGEAR 00 0F B5 CC 02 D8 NETGEAR Wireless Adapter NETGEAR MART WIZARD hid a Network Connecting to your wireless network Available wireless networks are listed below Select a wireless network from the list and click Next 1 Selecting Network Hidden Network Media Center wpn802v2 matt t Note If you do not see your network name please make sure your wireless router is powered on gt k Figure 3 1 The Smart Wizard initiates your wireless connection You can use the Status Bar to verify your network connection For more information see The Smart Wizard Status Bar in Chapter 2 v1 0 February 2006 NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual Profiles The WPNT121 Smart Wizard uses profiles to store all the settings for a particular wireless network There are two special profile names Default and Profile Default The Profile named Default automatically scans for any available network You cannot chan
3. uel Uwd iD CY 1 Selecting Network the list and click Next Note Hidden networks do not EET broadcast the Network Name SSID Media Center wpn802v2 matt 4 amp 4 Hidden These networks are included in the Hd drop down list but the Network Name MEA Note If you do not see your network SSID is blank name please make sure your wireless router is powered on If the network uses security then the Smart Wizard detects it _ came Figure 2 5 c Follow the Wizard steps for Security if used and for saving a Profile d After you have reviewed the settings click Finish The b icon appears in the System Tray and on the desktop The wizard initiates your wireless connection It could take up to a minute for your wireless connection to be established The Smart Wizard Settings page opens NETGEAR WPNT121 SMART WIZARD Wireless Assistant Settings Networks Statistics About N E T G E A R Selected Adapter NETGEAR RangeMax TM 240 Wireless USB 2 0 Ad v Profiles se m Network Name 5510 1 iSecurity NETGEAR Disable Advanced Settings FLEMING WEP Network Type Create with Pa p Access Point Infrastructure Passphrase 64 Bit v Ss verter Menus Help Find a Network Cancel Close Figure 2 6 5 Use the status bar to verify your wireless connectivity For more information about connecting
4. Follow the instructions below to create an Ad Hoc mode profile 1 Use the 4 icon to open the Smart Wizard The Settings page opens 2 Enter the network settings a Select Computer to Computer Ad Hoc for the Network Type b Select or enter the Network Name SSID for the Ad Hoc network c Inthe Profile box type the name of the profile d Click Apply 5 NETGEAR WPNT121 SMART WIZARD Wireless Assistant Settings Networks Statistics About N E T G E A R Selected Adapter Profiles New profile Network 5510 NETGEAR_AdHoc Save Profile Disable Advanced Settings 2 e Network Type Access Point Infrastructure Passphrase Computer to Computer Ad c A gt Initiate Ad Hoc s gt Cancel Figure 3 3 3 5 v1 0 February 2006 NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual 3 Save your settings in a Profile a b b Click Save Profile the configuration settings are saved in this profile Click Apply Click Close to exit the Smart Wizard or Cancel to return to the previous settings Configure the PC network settings Configure each PC with either a static IP address or with the IPX protocol Restart the PCs 5 Verify wireless connectivity between your peer devices You can use the ping utility to verify your wirele
5. the Networks tab Settings Networks Statistics About x Help Displ nline help N E T G E A Selected Adapter NETGEAR RangeMax TM 240 Wireless USB 2 0 Ad v perm Network 5510 Channel _ Security Signal MAC Address Mode f wpnB02v2 matt 6 G WEP 96 00 146C 4E 11 1C Access Point Find a Network Use the wizard to Chait Cy 11 8 WEP 75 00 0F3D 3D 8CD6 f NETGEAR None 90 001460428788 Access Point help you connect to a network See f nglan 7G WEP 100 00 0F B5 D4 C6 82 Access Point n Uf lisaFVG318PoE 18 WPA PSK OO 0F B5 D7 20 00 Access Point Finding a Network on page 3 2 T 6 8 None 802 000FB5D41210 Access Point f Media Center 16 WPAZPSK 88 00 0 02 83 41 24 Access Point C onne ct Connect to the network that FT es VES Bie 1 8 WEP 83x 00 0 02 45 39 63 Access Point a you selected aee cem Scan Check for wireless networks Close Close the window of the Wizard Help Find a Network Connect Close Figure 3 11 The screen also shows the following information for each network scanned Network Name SSID The name assigned to a wireless network This is the same as the SSID or ESSID configuration parameter Note that as a security measure some wireless access points do not broadcast their SSID In such cases the SSID field will be blank even though the rest of the information will still be displayed e Channel The channel determ
6. 3 10 Seno up WPAZP SA SEGUI 3 11 Selling up YVRA POSN SBOUEUV ket e EIER URP AER REEL 3 13 Pod DD IOS ioa quere ERE ui RAM tuu E LER OL LEE 3 14 Networks Page m 3 14 a 3 16 Fc co er HR E 3 17 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting JepablesHooDd FF O Y HO HNN 4 1 Frequently a RL SHOE FFEFRYN HF FFF DF FFF AGER FR 4 1 Appendix A Default Configuration Settings and Technical Specifications Default Configuration FYRR FYR Y FF FFAN FN FERF FFF FFF A 1 Technical 2 Appendix Helaled Docume ee 1 viii v1 0 March 2006 Chapter 1 About This Manual Audience Scope and Conventions This manual assumes that you have basic to intermediate computer and Internet skills However tutorial information is provided on the NETGEAR CD and on the NETGEAR Web site This manual uses the following typographical conventions Table 1 1 Typographical conventions Italics Emphasis Bold User input This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages Note This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest This manual is written according to these specifications Tab
7. Slovak Adapter WPNT121 sp a z kladn po iadavky a v etky pr slu n ustanovenia Smernice 1999 5 ES Suomi NETGEAR Inc vakuuttaa t ten ett NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Wireless USB 2 0 Finnish Adapter WPNT121 tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999 5 EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sit koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen Svenska H rmed intygar NETGEAR Inc att denna utrustningstyp st r verensst mmelse med Swedish de v sentliga egenskapskrav och vriga relevanta best mmelser som framg r av direktiv 1999 5 EG Product and Publication Details Model Number WPNT121 Publication Date March 2006 Product Family Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Product Name NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WPNT121 Home or Business Product Home Language English Publication Part Number 202 10175 01 v1 0 March 2006 vi v1 0 March 2006 Contents Chapter 1 About This Manual Audience Scope and Convention iucunda rete POSER o Ip INANE RR ARDEN 1 1 Fow to his e 1 1 Chapter 2 Basic Setup A Road Map for How to Get There From Here 2 1 What You Need Before You Begin FE O d PPP DIR 2 4 venty System REQUINGNIGING YY RF FFYN FFF FFYN 2 4 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines
8. NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual NETGEAR NETGEAR Inc 4500 Great Am arkway Santa Clar USA 202 10175 01 March 2006 Technical Support For customer support see Attp kbserver netgear com kb web files n10005 asp NETGEAR INC Support Information Phone 1 888 NETGEAR for US amp Canada only For other countries see your support information card E mail support netgear com North American NETGEAR Web site http www netgear com Statement of Conditions In the interest of improving internal design operational function and or reliability NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product s or circuit layout s described herein 2006 NETGEAR Inc NETGEAR the NETGEAR logo The Gear Guy and Everybody s Connecting are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR Inc in the United States and or other countries Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Information is subject to change without notice All rights reserved Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802 11 Specifications Actual data throughput will vary Network conditions and envi
9. Any change or modification to the product not expressly approved by Netgear could void the user s authority to operate the device FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements SAR Statement The Netgear WPNT121 has been tested for body worn Specific Absorption Rate SAR compliance The FCC has established detailed SAR requirements and has established that these requirements have been met while installed in host notebook computer RF Exposure Information The radio module has been evaluated under FCC Bulletin OET 65C 01 01 and found to be compliant to the requirements as set forth in CFR 47 Sections 2 1093 and 15 247 b 4 addressing RF Exposure from radio frequency devices This model meets the applicable government requirements for exposure to radio frequency waves The highest SAR level measured for this device was 0 442w kg Canadian Department of Communications Industry Canada IC Notice This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 and RSS 210 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 et CNR 210 du Canada prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding Equipment or its transmit antenna that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing Pour emp cher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l objet d une licence il doit tre utilis l int rie
10. If the signal is poor then try moving closer to the wireless access point Lock icon Shows if security is used on the network Router Internet Connection Indicator This shows the progress Of your connection By default this feature is on LCD Figure 2 8 2 10 v1 0 March 2006 NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual This connection indicator is useful in isolating a problem For example if you are connected to a router but not to the Internet then check the router s Internet connection Connection Indicator Description Connected to Internet or IP Address Wireless Internet connection OK Connected to Router Wireless connection to router OK but no Internet connection at router 169 254 Wireless connection to router OK but problem with the router See Chapter 4 Troubleshooting If you right click in the System Tray icon you can disable the Internet notification feature by clearing check mark on this line If you do so then only the IP address is shown w Enable Internet Connected Notification Exit Figure 2 9 Icon Colors The icon is on the desktop and in the Windows System Tray The System Tray resides on one end of the taskbar in the Microsoft Windows desktop Color Condition Description Red The wireless USB adapter The Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter can not link to any other has no connection t
11. in Appendix B Troubleshooting Tips Symptom Cause Solution I can connect to This could be a Check to make sure that the access point is physically access point but physical layer problem connected to the Ethernet network cannot connect to network Make sure that the IP addresses and the Windows networking other computers configuration problem parameters are all configured correctly the network or the Restart the cable or DSL modem router access point and Internet notebook PC Refer to A Road Map for How to Get There From Here on page 2 2 for additional suggestions Frequently Asked Questions Use the information below to solve common problems you may encounter Also please refer to the knowledge base on the NETGEAR Web site at http kbserver netgear com productst wpnt121 asp Unless you can solve a problem right away go online and upgrade to the latest firmware for your adapter using the link above 4 1 v1 0 March 2006 NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual The Smart Wizard keeps asking me to save my settings This is because you have made changes to the settings and the Smart Wizard is offering you the chance to save the changes If you want to avoid these Profile setting prompts simply click Apply before you close the Smart Wizard Ad Hoc mode is not working correctly You need to click the Initiate Ad Hoc button before you c
12. or Cancel to return to the previous settings 4 Verify wireless connectivity to your network Verify connectivity by using a browser such as Netscape or Internet Explorer to connect to the Internet or check for file and printer access on your network v1 0 February 2006 NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual You can check the status bar in the Smart Wizard for the current connection status Note If you cannot connect see Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Also for problems with accessing network resources the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on your computers Please refer to Internet Networking and TCP IP Addressing in Appendix B Setting up a Computer to Computer Ad Hoc Profile The Computer to Computer setting uses Ad Hoc mode Ad Hoc mode is an 802 11 networking framework in which devices or computers communicate directly with each other without the use of an access point For example this mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with file and print sharing enabled and you want to exchange files directly between them the NETGEAR CD Note Ad Hoc mode will not work using DHCP settings Ad Hoc mode requires either static IP addresses such as 192 168 0 1 orthe IPX protocol For instructions on setting up static IP addresses on a Windows PC refer to the PC Networking Tutorial included on
13. 2 Basic Setup The NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WPNT121 lets you connect a PC computer to wireless networks It is designed for PC computers running Microsoft Windows For information about product features and compatible NETGEAR products please see the NETGEAR Web site at hitp www netgear com This chapter describes how to install your Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter and set up basic wireless connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network WLAN Advanced wireless network set up is covered in Chapter 3 Network Connections and Wireless Security A Road Map for How to Get There From Here Wireless technology has removed one of the barriers to networking running wires Wireless technology also adds issues such as range interference signal quality and security to the picture The table below shows how to complete common tasks with a network connecting to a wireless network using security connecting to the Internet exchanging files with other computers and using printers in the combined wireless and wired network Table 2 1 A Road Map for How to Get There From Here What Is Needed How Do I If Want to What Do Do Connect to a 1 Get the wireless 1 Awireless network For set up see Installation wireless network name SSID 2 A computer within the Instructions on page 2 6 and network and if used the operating range of the follow the instruc
14. enu tcpip index htm TCP IP Addressing Wireless Communications http documentation netgear com reference enu wireless index htm Preparing a Computer for http documentation netgear com reference enu wsdhcp index htm Network Access Virtual Private Networking http documentation netgear com reference enu vpn index htm VPN Glossary http documentation netgear com reference enu glossary index htm Appendix B 1 v1 0 March 2006 NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual Appendix B 2 v1 0 March 2006
15. your computer powered on while you insert the card Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter into the USB port Figure 2 2 2 7 v1 0 March 2006 NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual 3 For Windows XP users choose the wizard If you use Windows 2000 skip to Step 4 NETGEAR Wireless Adapter below NETGEAR SMART WIZARD a Choose the NETGEAR Smart Wizard Both the NETGEAR product and Microsoft Windows XP include ftw t ti recommended or the Windows XP Vivi Configuration utility NETGEAR Smart Wizard recommended C Microsoft Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration refer to the Microsoft If you choose the Windows XP option documentation for help then you must read the Windows XP documentation for instructions b Click Next to accept the NETGEAR Smart Wizard Figure 2 3 4 Usethe Smart Wizard to set up your NETGEAR Wireless Adapter Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter NETGEAR SMART WIZARD a When prompted click Next to let the wizard help you connect to a network recommended Do you want help connecting to a wireless network Yes recommended C No I wantto configure it myself Figure 2 4 v1 0 March 2006 NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual b Select the wireless network from the NETGEAR Wireless Adapter NETGEAR drop down list and the wizard records SMART WIZARD Connecting to your wireless network your choice
16. 12 v1 0 February 2006 NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual Setting up WPA PSK Security Follow the steps below to configure WPA PSK Security Runthe Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Smart Wizard a Make sure the software is installed and the Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter is fully inserted in a USB port in your computer b Usethe icon to open the Smart Wizard The Settings tab page opens NETGEAR WPNT121 SMART WIZARD Wireless Assistant Settings Networks Statistics About E T G E A R Selected Adapter NETGEAR 240 Wireless USB 2 0 Ad v Profiles Home X f Network Name SSID fi Security NETGEAR v Disable e Advanced Settings PSKITKIP WEP Network Type Create Access Point Infrastructure Passphrase LA i4 z Computer to Computer Ad Hoc C Enter k c NETGEAR TENS 00 0F B5 CC 02 D8 AE Find a Network Apply Cancel Close Figure 3 9 2 Configure the Security settings a Inthe Profile box select the profile or type in a profile name b Inthe Network Name SSID field select the network or enter the SSID Note You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is configured in the access point c Inthe Security section select WPA PSK TKIP For more information on WPA security see the Web link to Wireless Communications i
17. 2 Key 3 Key 4 If WPA2 PSK or WPA PSK Authentication is Used Passphrase These characters are case sensitive Enter a word or group of printable characters When you use WPA PSK the other devices in the network will not connect unless they are set to WPA PSK as well and are configured with the correct Passphrase Use the procedures below to set up basic security settings in the WPNT121 3 9 v1 0 February 2006 NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual Setting up WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to configure WEP Encryption Security Runthe Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Smart Wizard a Make sure the software is installed and the Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter is connected to the USB port in your computer b Usethe 49 icon to open the Smart Wizard The Settings tab page opens NETGEAR WPNT121 SMART WIZARD Wireless Assistant Settings Networks Statistics About N E T G E A R Selected Adapter NETGEAR RangeMax TM 240 Wireless USB 2 0 Ad v r Profiles Home Network Name SSID fi Security NETGEAR C Disable Advanced Settings Network Type cy Access Point Infrastructure Passphrase Computer to Computer Ad Hoc Enter Key Manually c 8 Key zl 54 i NETGEAR 00 0F B5 CC 02 D8 ed to Route Ch 1 Help Find a Network Apply Cancel Close Figure 3 7 2 Configure the Security settings a Inthe Pro
18. Computer to Computer Ad Hoc network type 3 Click Initiate Ad Hoc The Ad Hoc Setting dialog box opens Ad Hoc Setting 1 Start AdHoc 246Hz802 116 9 Channel automatic Figure 3 6 4 Inthe Start Ad Hoc field choose the wireless standard 802 11a 802 11b or 802 11g for your Ad Hoc computer to computer network 5 Inthe Channel field Automatic should work Note If there is interference from another nearby wireless device use the Networks tab page to see which channels are in use in your area Then use a different channel For example if your neighbors use channel 6 and the signal strength is strong then channels 4 8 would probably be poor choices for you 6 Click OK The Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter automatically selects the highest connection speed 3 7 v1 0 February 2006 NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual Wireless Security Many networks use wireless security to encrypt wireless data communications If you try to connect to a network with wireless security the Smart Wizard detects it Before you can use that network you must set up the Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter with the same SSID wireless security and security settings as that network If you do not know what these are contact the person who set up the network The Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter supports the following types of wireless security e Wi Fi Protected Access 2 Pr
19. T121 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC Espanol Por medio de la presente NETGEAR Inc declara que el NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Spanish Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WPNT121 cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables exigibles de la Directiva 1999 5 CE ME THN NETGEAR Inc AHAONEI OTI NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Greek Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WPNT121 2YMMOP ONETAI TIX OYZIQAEIZ ATIAITH2XEI2 KAI TIZ AOIT1E gt ZXETIKE2 AIATAZEIZ OAHTIA2 1999 5 EK Francais Par la pr sente NETGEAR Inc d clare que l appareil NETGEAR RangeMax 240 French Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WPNT121 est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999 5 CE Italiano Con la presente NETGEAR Inc dichiara che questo NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Italian Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WPNT121 conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999 5 CE Latviski Ar o NETGEAR Inc deklarg ka NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Wireless USB 2 0 Latvian Adapter WPNT121 atbilst Direkt vas 1999 5 EK b tiskaj m pras b m un citiem ar to saistitajjem noteikumiem Lietuvio Siuo NETGEAR Inc deklaruoja kad Sis NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Wireless USB 2 0 Lithuanian Adapter WPNT121 atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999 5 EB Direktyvos nuos
20. adio buttons let you select whether to display the transmit performance the receive performance or both in the same graph Transmit Statistics Identifies transmit megabits per second Mbps transmit packets per second Tx Packets s total transmitted packets and transmit errors e Receive Statistics Identifies receive megabits per second Mbps receive packets per second Rx Packets s total received packets and reception errors v1 0 February 2006 NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual About Page The About page displays the current software version information NETGEAR WPNT121 SMART WIZARD Wireless Assistant Settings Networks Statistics N E T G E A R Selected Adapter KA v r Device Regional Domain United States Driver Version 2 0 5 181 Driver Date Feb 6 2006 MAC Address DO OF B5 DB A7 5E IP Address 192 168 1 2 Smart Wireless Utility Version Date Feb 17 2006 NETGEAR 00 0F B5 Figure 3 13 The following information is displayed in the About page Regional Domain This is the region setting for the wireless adapter The approved channels for the region are automatically scanned Governments regulate the channels used for wireless transmission Operating the wireless adapter in a different region may violate local laws e Driver Version The wireless adapter driver version e Driver Date The wireless ad
21. alled and the Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter is fully inserted in a USB port in your computer v1 0 February 2006 NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual b Use the icon to open Smart Wizard The Settings tab page opens 3 NETGEAR WPNT121 SMART WIZARD Wireless Assistant Settings Networks Statistics About N E T G E A R Selected Adapter NETGEAR RangeMas TM 240 Wireless USB 2 0 Ad Profiles Home gt r Network Name SSID 5 NETGEAR Eg Advanced Settings Network Type e e Access Point Infrastructure Passphrase Computer to Computer Ad Hoc m nons f r pens EE NETGEAR 00 0F B5 CC 02 D8 Help Find a Network Apply Cancel Figure 3 8 2 Configure the Security settings a Inthe Profile box select the profile or type in a profile name b In the Network Name SSID field select the network or enter the SSID Note You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is configured in the access point c Inthe Security section select WPA2 PSK AES For more information about WPA2 PSK security see the Web link to Wireless Communications in Appendix 3 Save your settings in a Profile a Click the Save Profile button All the configuration settings are saved in this profile b Click Apply c Click Close to exit the Smart Wizard 3
22. apter driver date MAC Address The MAC address of the adapter The Media Access Control address is a unique 48 bit hardware address assigned to every network interface card Some wireless networks will restrict access based on a list of known MAC addresses If you are communicating with such a network you would have to provide the address shown here to the network administrator before you would be allowed to connect Restricting access by MAC address adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your network However if the only wireless security that your network uses is MAC addressing your data is easy for hackers to read IP Address The IP address assigned to this adapter Smart Wireless Utility The version and date of the Smart Wizard 3 17 v1 0 February 2006 NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual 3 18 v1 0 February 2006 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter After each problem description instructions are given to help you diagnose and solve the problem For information about connecting to wireless networks and the Internet see Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet in Chapter 2 Also for problems with accessing network resources the Windows software might not be installed and configured properly on your computers Please refer to the link to Internet Networking and TCP IP Addressing
23. aring The same Windows Workgroup or Domain settings as the other Windows computers in the combined wireless and wired network 2 When Windows prompts for security access rights such as login user name password you must enter them 3 If Windows peer Workgroup networking is used the drive file system directory or file need to be enabled for sharing How Do I Windows Domain settings are usually managed by corporate computer support groups Windows Workgroup settings are commonly managed by individuals who set up small networks in their homes or small offices For TCP IP see the Web link to Internet Networking and TCP IP Addressing in Appendix B For assistance with setting up Windows networking refer to the PC Networking Tutorial on the NETGEAR CD and the Help information provided in the Windows system you are using v1 0 March 2006 2 3 NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual Table 2 1 If Want to Use printers in a combined wireless and wired network A Road Map for How to Get There From Here What Do Do Use the Windows Printers and Fax features to locate available printers in the combined wireless and wired network Use the Windows Add a Printer wizard to add access to a network printer from the PC you are using to wirelessly connect to the network From the File menu of an application
24. ase Note Make sure to read any warnings and Known Problems 4 Download the upgrade using hte link in the Release Note 5 Follow the Release Note installation instructions 2 12 v1 0 March 2006 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 WLAN and how to set up wireless security for the Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter so that it matches the wireless security settings for your network Understanding the Smart Wizard Note These instructions explain how to use the NETGEAR Smart Wizard to change the Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter wireless settings If you use Windows XP and chose the Windows XP configuration utility during installation then you must disable it now Open the network connections from the System Tray icon click the Properties button click the Wireless Networks tab and then clear the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings check box gt When you have installed the software from the NETGEAR CD the D icon appears on your desktop and in the Windows System Tray The Windows System Tray is located on the Windows taskbar You can either double click this icon on the desktop or click it in the System Tray at any time to use the Smart Wizard This software automatically restarts when you reboot your computer The Smart Wizard provides a complete and easy to use set of tools to e Cho
25. ccess Point or Router Follow these instructions to set up the RangeMax WPNT121 Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter to connect to a wireless access point or router 3 3 v1 0 February 2006 NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual Usethe o icon to open the Smart Wizard The Settings page opens NETGEAR WPNT121 SMART WIZARD Wireless Assistant Settings Networks Statistics About N E T G E A R Selected Adapter NETGEAR RangeMax TM 240 Wireless USB 2 0 Ad v Profiles New profile ave Profile t Network Name SSID Security NETGEAR Disable Advanced Settings PAFSNITUNF Network Type e p Access Point Infrastructure Passphrase Computer to Computer Ad Hoc arr NETGEAR o Route Ch Sianal 00 0 5 02 8 1 Ch Sid 99099 E Help Find a Network Close Figure 3 2 2 Enter the network settings a Inthe Network Type section be sure that Access Point Infrastructure is selected b Inthe Profile box type the name of the profile c Inthe Network Name SSID field select a network or enter the SSID Note You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly the SSID used by the access point 3 Save your settings in a Profile a Click Save Profile All the configuration settings are saved in this profile b Click Apply c Click Close to exit the wizard
26. ction below provides instructions for setting up the Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter for basic wireless connectivity to an access point Installation Instructions The instructions in this chapter are for an Access Point Infrastructure installation Wireless security advanced settings and Computer to Computer Ad Hoc instructions are covered in Chapter 3 Network Connections and Wireless Security 2 6 v1 0 March 2006 NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual Follow the instructions below to install the Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter 1 First install the software a 2 Now connect the Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter a Insert the NETGEAR CD in your RengeMex T 0 240 Wireless USB 20 Adapter computer s CD drive Ifthe CD NETGEAR SMARTWIZAR D inso llation assistant page does not appear double click 16 Win 20 Aden autorun exe on the CD Click the Install Software link and the Install Software Smart Wizard starts View Install Guide View User Manual Follow the Wizard steps and click Next 4 Online Support to continue Install Acrobat When the Installation Complete message appears click Next Figure 2 1 NETGEAR Wireless Adapter NETGEAR SMARTWIZARD Locate an available USB port on your computer Insert the wireless USB adapter into your laptop Click Next to continue Insert the end of the cable on the Note You should leave
27. ded with optional add on USB 2 0 adapters that provide one or more USB 2 0 ports If you are already using a USB 2 0 controller make sure that you are using the correct driver for USB 2 0 For Windows XP you need to upgrade your system to Service Pack 1 in order to utilize the USB 2 0 port For Windows 2000 you need to upgrade your system to Service Pack 4 in order to utilize the USB 2 0 port 4 3 v1 0 March 2006 NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual Why do I see two Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter icons in the System Tray If you 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 Appendix Default Configuration Settings and Technical Specifications Default Configuration Settings The following table lists the default settings of your Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Feature Description Smart Wizard Enabled Wireless Wireless Communication Enabled Wireless Network Name SSID Any will connect to first wireless network that responds Security Disabled Network Type Infrastructure Transmission Speed Auto Country Region United States varies by region Operating Mode gandb Data Rate 240 Mbps Maximum wirele
28. e Shared Key WPA2 PSK e Wi Fi Protected Access Pre Shared Key WPA PSK e Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP For more information about wireless security see the 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 LAN network security features such as requiring a user name and password to access the shared resources in the network The procedures below explain how to configure the wireless encryption settings of your Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Know Your Wireless Network Settings You will need to know the settings for your wireless network The form on the next page is set up so that you can record this information You can use either of these two methods to keep track of these settings e Print the form on the next page and fill it out If you are uncomfortable writing out secure information put a hint to yourself instead of the actual information Put the form someplace where it will be very easy for you to remember or save two copies and put them in different places e Save the information in a document on your computer Later you can search for words such as SSID to locate the information 3 8 v1 0 February 2006 NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual Wireless Network Name SSID and Security Settings Print thi
29. file box select the profile or type in a profile name b Inthe Network Name SSID field select the network or enter the SSID Note You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is configured in the access point c Inthe Security section select WEP 3 10 v1 0 February 2006 NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual 3 Select the WEP encryption strength you will use The choices are e 64 bit WEP data encryption 128 bit WEP data encryption Note The 128 bit encryption keys require more processing and slow performance slightly 4 Select Create with Passphrase and enter the passphrase The configuration utility will automatically generate the WEP keys Note The characters are case sensitive Be sure to use the same passphrase for all the wireless devices in the network If the passphrase method is not available in the other devices you must manually enter the keys to match exactly what is in the access point and other 802 11b wireless devices 5 Save your settings in a Profile a Click Save Profile All the configuration settings are saved in this profile b Click Apply c Click Close to exit the configuration utility Setting up WPA2 PSK Security Follow the steps below to configure WPA2 PSK Security 1 Run the Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Smart Wizard a Make sure the software is inst
30. ge this profile name Profile If you do not enter a name in the Profile Name box then the name Profile is used to save your settings If you do this more than once then you will be asked if you want to replace the previous settings stored in Profile Adding Profiles You can store multiple profiles and recall the one which matches the network you want to join If you use your computer to connect to different wireless networks you can create a profile for each wireless network Then you can easily load the profile that has all the settings that you need to join the network you are using at the time There are two types of wireless network profiles that you can set up e Access Point Infrastructure connect to an access point or router with the 802 11 infrastructure mode For example this mode is used when computers in a house connect to an access point that is attached to a router which lets multiple computers share a single cable or DSL broadband Internet connection e Computer to Computer Ad Hoc connect directly to another computer with the 802 11 ad hoc mode For example Ad Hoc mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with file and print sharing enabled and you want to exchange files directly between them For more information on 802 11 wireless network modes see the wireless reference document at http documentation netgear com reference enu wireless index htm Setting up a Profile to Connect to an A
31. he wireless network where you will connect before you can set up your wireless USB adapter and connect v1 0 March 2006 NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual Verify System Requirements Before installing the Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter please make sure that these minimum requirements have been met You must have a computer with e A Pentium 300 MHz or higher compatible processor with an available USB 2 0 or 1 1 port Note If you do not have a USB 2 0 port on your computer the throughput of the Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter is limited to the 14 Mbps of the USB 1 1 standard e ACD drive 5MB of free hard disk space e Windows 2000 SP4 Windows XP SP1 with KB822603 hot fix Windows XP SP2 Note Windows XP users must have SP2 installed or the KB822603 Hot fix for SP1 which fixes the USB 2 0 Host controller driver Go to the following link to install the Hot fix http www microsoft com Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines Computers can connect over wireless networks indoors at a range which vary significantly based on the location of the computer with the Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter For best results avoid potential sources of interference such as e Large metal surfaces Microwave ovens 2 4 GHz Cordless phones In general wireless devices can communicate through walls However if the walls are constructed with concrete or have metal or metal mesh the effective
32. ines which operating frequency will be used Security Identifies whether the wireless network uses WEP or WPA PSK security settings e Signal Identifies the signal strength of the communications MAC Address Identifies the hardware address MAC Address of the wireless device broadcasting this information e Mode Identifies the type of wireless network Access Point Infrastructure or Computer to Computer Ad Hoc Note You can click Scan to see which networks are broadcasting in your area This refreshes the page v1 0 February 2006 NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual Statistics Page The Statistics page provides real time and historical trend information on the data traffic and performance of your wireless adapter NETGEAR WPNT121 SMART WIZARD Wireless Assistant m Settings Networks E T G E A R Selected Adapter NETGEAR RangeMas TM 240 Wireless USB 2 0 Transmit Receive Performance 22 Transmit Statistics Tx Mbps Tx Packets s Total Tx Packets Tx Error 84 00 47 8372 0 Receive Statistics Rix Mbps Fix Packets s Total Rx Packets Error Total TX RX C Transmit Receive inl 9 020 Figure 3 12 Performance 46 A real time graph identifying the total receive and transmit utilization as a percentage the total possible Transmit Receive and Total TxRx R
33. le 1 2 Manual Specifications Product Version NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WPNT121 Manual Part Number 202 10175 01 Manual Publication Date March 2006 Note Product updates in English language tare available on the NETGEAR Web site at http kbserver netgear com downloads_support asp How to Print this Manual To print this manual you can choose one of the following several options according to your needs 1 1 v1 0 March 2006 NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual e Printing a Chapter Use the PDF of This Chapter link at the top right of any page Click PDF of This Chapter at the top right of any page in the chapter you want to print A new browser window opens showing the PDF version of the chapter you were viewing Click the print icon in the upper left of the window If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper you can save paper by selecting this feature Printing the Full Manual Use the PDF button in the toolbar at the top right of the browser window Click PDF A new window opens showing the PDF version of the chapter you were viewing Click the print icon in the upper left of the window If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature 1 2 v1 0 March 2006 Chapter
34. lick Apply Here is how you start an Ad Hoc network Fillin the Network Name SSID Select the Computer to Computer Ad Hoc Network Type Click Initiate Ad Hoc Accept the default settings or make your changes and click OK Click Apply m OU Note Be sure all computers in your Ad Hoc network are configured with static IP addresses in the same subnet How to use the wireless configuration utility that comes with Windows XP During the software installation the wizard prompts you to choose either the NETGEAR Smart Wizard or the Windows configuration utility Be sure the Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter is connected to the USB port in the computer and follow these instructions to change your selection 1l Goto Control Panel and select Network Connections 2 Rightclick on the connection and select Properties 3 Click the Wireless Networks tab 4 Select or clear the WPNT121 Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings check box Did the Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter receive a valid IP address from the Wireless Router AP The easiest way is to click the System Tray icon to open the Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Smart Wizard Then check the IP address in the About page 4 2 v1 0 March 2006 NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual I cannot connect to the AP that I want from the Networks browser list The access point is available and there is good signal strength There are a few p
35. n Appendix B 3 13 v1 0 February 2006 NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual 3 Save your settings in a Profile a Click Save Profile AII the configuration settings are saved in this profile b Click Apply c Click Close to exit the Smart Wizard Advanced Settings Most people do not need to change the Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Advanced Settings If you cannot connect without making changes or if your Internet Service Provider ISP or network administrator recommend changes then some of these will be important to you On the Settings tab click Advanced Settings to display the dialog box shown below Advanced Settings Advanced Wireless Mode 2 4GHz Preamble Auto 240Mbps MIMO 2 4GHz 126Mbps MIMO 2 4GHz Wireless Interference Max Range 54Mbps 802 11a 2 4GHz V TIMbps 802116 2 4GH2 Fragmentation Threshold r 256 2346 RTS CTS Threshold 255 2346 Use Default Cancel Figure 3 10 Networks Page The Networks Page scans and displays all available wireless networks in your area 1 Use the 4 icon to open the Smart Wizard The Settings tab page opens 2 Click the Networks tab 3 14 v1 0 February 2006 NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual The following buttons are at the bottom of NETGEAR WPNT121 SMART WIZARD Wireless Assistant
36. o any wireless node or the link is lost Check your configuration or a other wireless node try moving to a location where the wireless signal guality is better Yellow The wireless USB adapter The wireless link is weak You may need to move to a better has a connection with another spot such as closer to the wireless access point Also look my wireless node for possible interference such as a 2 4 GHz cordless phone or large metal surface Green The wireless USB adapter The wireless USB adapter has established good has a connection with another communication with an access point and the signal quality is wireless node strong 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 these two ways Navigate the Windows Start menu to the RangeMax 240 WPNT121 Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter program group select the uninstall option and follow the screen prompts Navigate the Windows Start menu to the Control Panel Add or Remove Program item select the RangeMax 240 WPNT121 Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter option and follow the screen prompts Upgrading the Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Software Upgrades may be available at the NETGEAR Web site To install an upgrade follow these steps 1 Goto http kbserver netgear com products wpnt121 asp 2 Click the latest version of upgrade 3 Examine the Rele
37. ose the network that you want to use e Configure wireless settings for your wireless USB adapter Monitor wireless network connections e Save your settings in profiles e Remove or reinstall the wireless adapter software The following sections in this chapter explain how to use the Smart Wizard 3 1 v1 0 February 2006 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 After installation you can use the Find a Network button on the Network tab at any time to view the available networks and select the one that you want to use security settings Note Make sure that you know the security settings for the network that you want to use For example if WEP is used then you need to know the WEP key If you use secure networks frequently set up profiles for each network with the wireless network and Follow the steps below to Find a Network 1 Use the o icon to open the Smart Wizard The Settings tab page opens 2 Click Find a Network 3 Select a network from the drop down list If you select a hidden network then you must enter the SSID Click Next 4 Follow the steps of the wizard to specify the wireless security if used and to create a profile 5 Review you settings and click Finish NETGEAR WPNT121 SMART WIZARD Wireless Assistant
38. ossibilities If the access point AP is WPA PSK protected you need the correct WPA PSK passphrase Otherwise the Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter will still be connected to the previous access point and you will not be able to change to the WPA PSK access point e Ifthe access point is WEP protected either 64 bit or 128 bit encryption you will be prompted to enter the WEP encryption security information The Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter is not getting an IP address You probably upgraded your Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter software and did not reboot your system To get an IP address assigned you can either restart your computer or choose another access point to connect to If there are no additional access points for you to choose from restart your system and connect to your desired access point again Note It does not usually help to shut down the Smart Wizard or disable enable the adapter Why do I see no more than 54 Mbps on the status bar The Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter can operate at 240 Mbps You are probably connecting to a standard 802 11g network If you use the NETGEAR WPNT834 RangeMax 240 Wireless Router you will see network speeds up to 240 Mbps If you are connecting to an 802 11b network the maximum 802 11b speed is 11 Mbps The maximum speed of a USB 2 0 port is 480 Mbps If your computer has a USB 1 1 port the Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter is limited to that port s maximum speed which is 14 Mbps PC computers can be upgra
39. range will decrease if such materials are between the devices 2 5 v1 0 March 2006 NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual What s in the Box The product package should contain the following items e NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WPNT121 e Installation Guide e NETGEAR CD including Driver and Configuration Utility Software NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual e Warranty and Support information card If any of the parts are incorrect missing or damaged contact your NETGEAR dealer Keep the carton including the original packing materials in case you need to return the product Default Wireless Settings If this is a new wireless network installation use the factory default settings to set up the network and verify wireless connectivity If this is an addition to an existing wireless network you need the wireless network and wireless security settings that are already defined 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 same wireless network name SSID Network Mode Infrastructure or Ad hoc Infrastructure e Data security WEP WPA2 PSK or WPA PSK encryption Disabled The se
40. ronmental factors including volume of network traffic building materials and construction and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WPNT121 has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used according to the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which is found by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna ncrease the separation between the equipment or devices e Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver s v1 0 March 2006 e Consult a dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for assistance FCC Caution
41. s form fill in the configuration parameters and put it in a safe place for possible future reference For an existing wireless network the person who set up the network will have this information Network Name SSID The Service Set Identification SSID identifies the wireless local area network Any First available network is the default WPNT121 wireless network name SSID You may customize it using up to 32 alphanumeric characters Write your customized wireless network name SSID on the line below Note The SSID in the wireless access point is the SSID you configure in the wireless USB adapter For the access point and wireless nodes to communicate with each other all must be configured with the same SSID Wireless network name SSID If WEP Authentication is Used WEP Encryption key size Identify one 64 bit or 128 bit The encryption key size must the wireless network settings Data Encryption WEP Keys There are two methods for creating WEP data encryption keys Whichever method you use record the key values in the spaces below e Passphrase method These characters are case sensitive Enter a word or group of printable characters and click the Generate Keys button Not all wireless devices support the passphrase method e Manual method These values are not case sensitive For 64 bit WEP enter 10 hex digits any combination of 0 9 or a f For 128 bit WEP enter 26 hex digits Key 1 Key
42. see Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet on page 2 10 2 9 v1 0 March 2006 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 480 Mbps If your computer has a gt USB 1 1 port the Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter is limited to that port s maximum speed which is 14 Mbps The Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter has indicators that show the status of your connection to a wireless network and to the Internet 4 Icon After you install the software this icon appears on the desktop and in the lower right of the Windows task bar It is color coded to show the status of the connection See The Smart Wizard Status Bar on page 2 10 Smart Wizard Status Bar Clicking on the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard The status bar at the bottom of the page shows details about your wireless and Internet connection The Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the D icon to open the Smart Wizard so you can view the status bar The Smart Wizard Settings page opens The status bar is at the bottom of the page So eeecccce signal strength Cancel Close connection status Router Internet Unlocked Network does not use security connection indicator Locked Network uses security Figure 2 7 Connection Status The color shows the connection status Signal Strength Shows the signal strength of the wireless network
43. ss connection a Onthe Windows taskbar click Start and Run ee then click Type the name of a program Folder document or b Assumin g the tar g et PC is confi gure d Internet resource and Windows will open it For you with 192 168 0 1 as its IP address type Open ping t 192 168 0 1 and then click OK Cancel Browse Figure 3 4 c This sends a continuous ping to the device with the 192 168 0 1 static IP address The ping response should change to reply Request timed out Request timed out Reply from 192 168 0 1 bytes 32 time 4 ms TTL 127 Reply from 192 168 0 1 bytes 32 time 4ims TTL 127 Reply from 192 168 8 1 bytes 32 time 3 ms TTL 127 Figure 3 5 3 6 v1 0 February 2006 NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual At this point the connection is established For more information about using ping see http kbserver netgear com kb_web_files N101453 asp Note If you cannot connect see Removing the Software in Chapter 2 Also for problems with accessing network resources the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on your computers Please see the link to Internet Networking and TCP IP Addressing in Appendix B Starting a Computer to Computer Ad Hoc Network Connection 1 On the Settings tab page of the Smart Wizard select or type the Network Name SSID 2 Select the
44. ss signal rate IEEE Standard 802 11 Actual throughput will vary Network conditions and environmental factors including volume of network traffic building materials and construction and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate v1 0 March 2006 NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual Technical Specifications This table below describes technical specifications for the NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WPNT121 Antennas 2 separate PCB internal antennas Standards 802 11g 802 11b Radio Data Rate 1 2 5 5 6 9 11 12 18 24 36 40 48 54 72 80 84 96 108 120 144 160 168 192 216 and 240 Mbps Frequency 2 4GHz to 2 5GHz CCK and OFDM Modulation Power 5V bus powered Emissions FCC Part 15 Class B CE Bus interface USB 5V Provided drivers Microsoft Windows XP SP1 Windows XP SP2 and Windows 2000 SP4 Operating Environment Operating temperature 0 to 45 degree C Encryption 40 bit also called 64 bit and 128 bit WEP data encryption WPA2 PSK and WPA PSK Warranty Limited 1 year warranty A 2 v1 0 March 2006 Appendix Related Documents This appendix provides links to reference documents you can use to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product Document Link Internet Networking and http documentation netgear com reference
45. such as Microsoft Word use the Print Setup feature to direct your print output to the printer in the network What Is Needed 1 The computer that you are using to connect to the wireless network needs to be configured with Windows Client and File and Print Sharing The same Windows Workgroup or Domain settings as the other Windows computers in the combined wireless and wired network 2 Any Windows networking security access rights such as login user name password that have been assigned in the Windows network must be provided when Windows prompts for such information 3 If so called Windows peer networking is being used the printer needs to be enabled for sharing How Do I Windows Domain settings are usually managed by corporate computer support groups Windows Workgroup settings are commonly managed by individuals who want to set up small networks in their homes or small offices For assistance with setting up Windows networking refer to the PC Networking Tutorial on the NETGEAR CD and the Help information provided in the Windows system you are using For help with setting up printers in Windows refer to the Help and Support information that comes with the version of the Windows operating systems you are using What You Need Before You Begin You need to verify that your computer meets the minimum system requirements and identify the wireless network settings of t
46. tatas Nederlands Hierbij verklaart NETGEAR Inc dat het toestel NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Wireless Dutch USB 2 0 Adapter WPNT121 in overeenstemming is met de essenti le eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999 5 EG Malti Hawnhekk NETGEAR Inc jiddikjara li dan NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Wireless USB Maltese 2 0 Adapter WPNT121 jikkonforma mal tiijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti orajn relevanti li hemm fid Dirrettiva 1999 5 EC Magyar Alulirott NETGEAR Inc nyilatkozom hogy a NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Wireless Hungarian USB 2 0 Adapter WPNT121 megfelel a vonatkoz alapvet k vetelm nyeknek s az 1999 5 EC ir nyelv egy b el r sainak Polski Polish Niniejszym NETGEAR Inc ooewiadcza je NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WPNT121 jest zgodny z zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozosta ymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999 5 EC Portugu s NETGEAR Inc declara que este NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Wireless USB 2 0 Portuguese Adapter WPNT121 est conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposig es da Directiva 1999 5 CE Slovensko NETGEAR Inc izjavlja da je ta NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Slovenian WPNTI121 v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi dolo ili direktive 1999 5 ES iv v1 0 March 2006 Slovensky NETGEAR Inc tymto vyhlasuje Ze NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Wireless USB 2 0
47. tions wireless security wireless network For wireless network range settings see Observe Wireless 2 Set up the Wireless Location and Range USB 2 0 Adapter with Guidelines on page 2 5 the settings from For wireless networking see Step 1 the Web link to Wireless Communications in Appendix B 2 1 v1 0 March 2006 NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual Table 2 1 If Want to Protect my wireless connection from snooping hacking or information theft What Do I Do Enable wireless security for the wireless network Set up wireless security for your Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter to match the network Use Windows security features What Is Needed A wireless network with A Road Map for How to Get There From Here authentication and WEP WPA PSK or WPA2 PSK encryption enabled Wireless networking equipment such as the WPNT121 that supports these security features Note Secure Internet sites such as banks and online merchants use encryption security built into Web browsers Wireless security features that you implement are in addition to those on secure Internet sites How Do I To use wireless security features see Internet Networking and TCP IP Addressing in Appendix B and set up your WPNT121 accordingly Connect to the Activate my wireless 1 An Internet service such as To use
48. ur et devrait tre plac loin des fen tres afin de fournir un cran de blindage maximal Si le mat riel ou son antenne d mission est install l ext rieur il doit faire l objet d une licence Europe EU Declaration of Conformity A printed copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity certificate for this product is provided in the WPNT121 product package esky NETGEAR Inc t mto prohlaSuje Ze tento NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Wireless USB Czech 2 0 Adapter WPNT121 je ve shod se z kladn mi pozadavky a dalSimi po sluSnymi ustanoven mi smirnice 1999 5 ES Dansk Undertegnede NETGEAR Inc erklaerer herved at felgende udstyr NETGEAR Danish RangeMax 240 Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WPNT121 overholder de vaesentlige krav og vrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999 5 EF Deutsch Hiermit erklart NETGEAR Inc dass sich das Gerat NETGEAR RangeMax 240 German Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WPNT121 in Ubereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den brigen einschlagigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999 5 EG befindet iii v1 0 March 2006 Eesti K esolevaga kinnitab NETGEAR Inc seadme NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Wireless Estonian USB 2 0 Adapter WPNT121 vastavust direktiivi 1999 5 EU p hin uetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele s tetele English Hereby NETGEAR Inc declares that this NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WPN
49. your Wireless USB 2 0 Internet over my link and verify my cable modem or DSL Adapter in Infrastructure wireless network connection 2 A network with a wireless Mode see Installation network 2 Open an Internet router or access point Instructions on page 2 6 browser such as connected to the cable DSL To set up a Profile see Internet Explorer or modem Profiles page 3 3 Netscape Navigator 3 TCP IP Internet networking For TCP IP See the Web link software installed and to Internet Networking and configured on your PC TCP IP Addressing in based on the requirements Appendix B of the Internet service provider 4 An Internet browser 2 2 v1 0 March 2006 NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual Table 2 1 If Want to Exchange files between a wirelessly connected computer and other computers in a combined wireless and wired network What Do Do Use the Windows Network Neighborhood feature to browse for computers in the combined wireless and wired network Browse the hard drive of a computer in the network to locate the directory or files you want to work with Use the Windows Explorer functions to exchange files between the computers A Road Map for How to Get There From Here What Is Needed 1 The computer that connects to the wireless network must be configured with Windows Client and File and Print Sh
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