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2. Follow the steps below to Find a Network 1 Use the D icon to open the Smart Wizard The Settings tab page opens 2 Click Find a Network C2NETGEAR WN121T SMART WIZARD Settings Networks Statistics About e N E T G E A R Selected Adapter NETGEAR WN1 21T wireless USB adapter bd r Profiles v p Network Name SSID wagt 2 119 0 E Advanced Settings Network Type LL o em Access Point Infrastructure C E Computer to computer Ad Hoc NETGEAR WITAND Connecting to your wireless network Available wireless networks are listed below Select a wireless network from the list and click Next Hidden Network Network Name SSID Signal f wag102 119 7 WEB 00 100 wag102 119 1 WEP 100 wpn802v2 WPAMWPAZ 100 zi Note If you do not see your network name please make sure your wireless router is on 1 Selecting Network Figure 2 3 2 4 v2 0 February 2007 NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WN121T User Manual 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 The Smart Wizard initiates your wireless connection You can use the Status Bar to verify your networ
3. lwag102 11g 5 WPA2 PSK vl C Disabled Advanced Settings amp wpa2 psk AES v emm C wep Network Type m Create with Pasaphr o p gt Access Point Infrastructure e E Computer to computer Ad Hoc Figure 2 10 2 Configure the Security settings a b In the Profile box select the profile or type in a profile name In the Network Name SSID field select the network or enter the SSID ey Note You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is configured in the access point c In the Security section select WPA2 PSK AES For more information about WPA2 PSK security see the Web link to Wireless Communications in Appendix B 1 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 2 14 v2 0 February 2007 NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WN121T User Manual Setting up WPA PSK Security Follow the steps below to configure WPA PSK Security 1 Run the 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 Use the D icon to open the Smart Wizard The Settings tab page opens C2NETGEAR WN121T SMART WIZARD _ x S
4. NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WN121T User Manual em NETGEAR NETGEAR Inc 4500 Great Am way Santa Clar Ch 5054 USA 202 10209 02 February 2007 Technical Support For customer support see http kbserver netgear com 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 website hitp 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 2007 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 environmental factors
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 wizard or Cancel to return to the previous settings 4 Verify wireless connectivity to your network 2 6 v2 0 February 2007 NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WN121T User Manual Use a browser such as Netscape or Internet Explorer to connect to the Internet or check for file and printer access on your network You can check the status bar in the Smart Wizard for the current connection status Note If you cannot connect see Chapter 4 Troubleshooting For problems with gt accessing network resources the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on your computers See the link 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 Note Ad Hoc mode will not work using DHCP settings Ad Hoc mode requires either gt static IP addresses such as 192 168 0
6. when you connect to someone else who also has an asymmetrical connection the data rate between your sites is limited by each side s upstream data rate A typical residential ADSL or cablemodem connection provides a downstream throughput of about one to three megabits per second Mbps Newer technologies such as ADSL2 and Fiber to the Home FTTH will increase the connection speed to tens of Mbps Wireless A high speed wireless router can provide a wireless data throughput of up to 300 Mbps using technology called Multiple Input Multiple Output MIMO in which multiple antennas transmit multiple streams of data The use of multiple antennas also provides excellent range and coverage With the introduction of the newer WPA and WPA encryption and authentication protocols wireless security is extremely strong To get the best performance use newer adapters such as RangeMax adapters for your computers A high speed router may be compatible with older 802 11b and 802 11g adapters but the use of these older wireless technologies in your network can result in lower throughput overall typically less than 10 Mbps for 802 11b and less than 40 Mbps for 802 11g In addition many older wireless products do not support the latest security protocols WPA and WPA2 Powerline For connecting rooms or floors that are blocked by obstructions or are distant vertically consider networking over your building s AC wiring NETGEAR s Powerline HD family of prod
7. 1 or the IPX protocol For instructions on setting up static IP addresses on a Windows PC refer to the PC Networking Tutorial included on the NETGEAR CD Follow the instructions below to create an Ad Hoc mode profile 1 Use the 49 icon to open the Smart Wizard The Settings page opens NETGEAR WN121T SMART WIZARD Settings Networks Statistics About N E T G E A R Selected Adapter NETGEAR WN121T wireless USB adapter r Profiles X Network Name SSID B security INETGEAR Ad Hoc bad Disabled Advanced Settings Network Type C Sf Access Point Infrastructure ol EN Computer to computer Ad Hoc Initiate Ad Hoc wag102_119 0 00 0F B5 D7 24 11 Help Find a Network Cancel Close Figure 2 5 2 1 v2 0 February 2007 NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WN121T User Manual 2 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 Smart Wizard or Cancel to return to the previous settings 3 Configure the PC network settings a Configure each PC with either a static IP address or with the IPX protocol b Restart the PCs 4 Verify wireless connectivity between your peer devices You can use the ping utility to verify your wireless connection a On the Windows taskbar click Start and then click Run LE 2x 31 Type the name
8. HD video requires 10 to 30 Mbps per stream Because latency and packet loss can disrupt your video plan to provide at least twice the capacity you need Streaming MP3 audio requires less than 1 Mbps per stream and does not strain most modern networks Like video however streaming audio is also sensitive to latency and packet loss so a congested network or a noisy link can cause problems Backing up computers over the network has become popular due to the availability of inexpensive mass storage Table 3 1 shows the time to transfer one gigabyte 1 GB of data using various networking technologies Table 3 1 Theoretical Transfer Time for 1 Gigabyte Network Connection Theoretical Raw Transfer Time Gigabit Wired Ethernet 8 seconds RangeMax NEXT Wireless N 26 seconds Powerline HD 40 seconds 100 Mbps Wired Ethernet 80 seconds 802 11g wireless 150 seconds 802 11b wireless 700 seconds 10 Mbps Wired Ethernet 800 seconds Cable Modem 3 Mbps 2700 seconds Analog Modem 56 kbps 144 000 seconds 40 hours 3 5 v2 0 February 2007 NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WN121T User Manual 3 6 v2 0 February 2007 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 t
9. 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 2 5 v2 0 February 2007 NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WN121T User Manual Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router Follow these instructions to set up the Next 300 Mbps WN121T Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter to connect to a wireless access point or router 1 Use the 49 icon to open the Smart Wizard The Settings page opens C2 NETGEAR WN121T SMART WIZARD Settings Networks statistics About N E T G E A R Selected Adapter NETGEAR WN121T wireless USB adapter X Profiles Network Name SSID 1 B security wag102 11g 0 gt Disabled Advanced Settings r Network Type o x Access Point Infrastructure C EN Computer to computer Ad Hoc Figure 2 4 2 Enter the network settings a In the Network Type section be sure that Access Point Infrastructure is selected b In the Profile box type the name of the profile c In the Network Name SSID field select a network or enter the SSID sag Note You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID gt matches exactly the SSID used by the access point 3
10. PCs with gigabit 1000 Mbps Ethernet adapters have a gigabit connection through the router to the storage server With a high speed router this connection allows for extremely fast backups or quick access to large files on the server The PC connected through a pair of Powerline HD adapters is limited to the 200 Mbps speed of the Powerline HD connection Although any of the links in this example would be sufficient for high traffic applications such as streaming HD video the use of older devices such as 10 Mbps Ethernet or 802 11b wireless would create a significant bottleneck In planning your network think about which tasks will have the heaviest traffic flow between them Examples are e A media center in one room streaming high definition video from a server in another room e A storage device that is used for backing up your computers 3 3 v2 0 February 2007 NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WN121T User Manual Overview of Home and Small Office Networking Technologies Common connection types and their speed and security considerations are Broadband Internet Your Internet connection speed is determined by your modem type such as ADSL or cable modem as well as the connection speed of the sites to which you connect and general Internet traffic ADSL and cable modem connections are asymmetrical meaning they have a lower data rate to the Internet upstream than from the Internet downstream Keep in mind that
11. machines elevators and cell phones no closer than 6 feet Microwave ovens no closer than 10 feet Choose your settings Use a scanning utility to determine what other wireless networks are operating nearby and choose an unused channel Turn off SSID Broadcast and change the default SSID Other nearby devices may automatically try to connect to your network several times a second which can cause significant performance reduction 3 2 v2 0 February 2007 NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WN121T User Manual Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth The speed of network connections depends on the type of equipment that you use Try to use high speed technologies for network connections with the heaviest traffic to avoid lower speed bottlenecks in the path The following figure shows a home network that includes many different connection speeds i internet CHE LE LII _ ba Broadband ut modem Pa Notebook PC with RangeMax NEXT WNRSS4T Wireless N adapter RangeMax NEXT Wireless N router mo ee ES T E KJ M T SC101T Storage Central with Gigabit m Desktop PC with Gigabit PC Adapter Powerline HO Adapter if O LJ EO 1000 Mbps em ae mo rare Notebook PC D slanc Pe 10 100 Mbps with Gigabit PC Card Desktop 1 3 Mbps typical Figure 3 1 In the network shown in Figure 3 1 the two
12. 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 v2 0 February 2007 NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WN121T User Manual About Page The About page displays the current software version information o NETGEAR WN121T SMART WIZARD Setings Networks Statistics o N E T G E A R Selected Adapter NETGEAR WN121T wireless USB adapter r Device Regional Domain United States Driver Version Firmware Version 306 51 47 3213 Driver Date June 22 2006 MAC Address 00 14 6C DD A4 82 IP Address 192 168 1 20 r Smart Wireless Utility Version 3 2 37 30601 nglan 00 14 6C BB 62 34 Connected to Internet fy Ch 11 1Mb Figure 2 14 The following information is displayed in the About page e 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 adapt
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14. status Figure 1 7 Understanding the Status Bar Wireless network Identifies which wireless network you have joined Security Locked security enabled Unlocked security not enabled 1 7 v2 0 February 2007 NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WN121T User Manual Understanding the Status Bar continued Channel The wireless channel used by the network If many wireless networks in your area use the same channel they can interfere with one another Throughput Wireless throughput measured in Mega bits per second To optimize throughput connect to a network with a high speed router or access point and a high speed Internet connection See Chapter 3 Wireless Network Performance Signal strength More dots indicates a stronger signal Usually you will experience higher throughput when the signal is strongest Find a Network Click Find a Network to open the Connection Wizard Connection status Identifies the status of your network connection Connected to Internet Wireless Internet connection is OK Connected to Router Wireless connection to the router is OK but the router is not connected to the Internet 169 254x xor Thewireless connection to the router is OK but there is a 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 clear
15. 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 e 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 range will decrease if such materials are between the devices What Is in the Box The product package should contain the following items e NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WN121T e Installation Guide e NETGEAR CD including Driver and Configuration Utility Software NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WN121T User Manual this document 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 settin
16. to display the dialog box shown below Advanced Settings Advanced Wireless Mode 2 4GHz Preamble Auto Iv 240Mbps MIMO 2 46Hz IV 126Mbps MIMO 2 4GHz Wireless Interference Max Range I 54Mbps 802 119 2 4GHz se ewer High V TIMbps 802 11b 2 46Hz Fragmentation Threshold 256 RTS CTS Threshold 2346 Use Default Cancel Figure 2 12 v2 0 February 2007 NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WN121T User Manual Statistics Page The Statistics page provides real time and historical trend information on the data traffic and performance of your wireless adapter CG NETGEAR WN121T SMART WIZARD F N E T G E A R Selected Adapter NETGEAR WN121T wireless USB adapter v Settings Networks About r Transmit Receive Performance m Transmit Statistics 25 Tx Mbps Q0 I Tx Packetsis 1 Total Tx Packets 74862 Tx Error 0 Receive Statistics Rx Mbps 0 00 Rx Packets s 0 Total Rx Packets 85978 C Transmit C Receive Total TxiRx RxError Go nglan 00 14 6C Co o Internet fi Ch 11 Figure 2 13 Transmit Receive Performance 96 A real time graph identifying the total receive and transmit utilization as a percentage the total possible Transmit Receive and Total TxRx Radio buttons let you select whether to display the transmit performance the receive performance
17. N121T User Manual 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 Icon Colors The icon is on the desktop and in the Windows System Tray The System Tray is located on one end of the taskbar in the Microsoft Windows desktop Color Condition Description Red The VPN firewall has no The Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter can not link to any other r connection to any other wireless node or the link is lost Check your configuration or ad wireless node try moving to a location where the wireless signal quality is better Yellow The VPN firewall has a The wireless link is weak You may need to move to a better pa connection with another spot such as closer to the wireless access point Also look x wireless node for possible interference such as a 2 4 GHz cordless phone or large metal surface Green The VPN firewall has a The VPN firewall has established good communication with connection with another an access point and the signal quality is strong wireless node Smart Wizard Status Bar The status bar is located at the bottom of the Settings page Security Channel Throughput NETGEAR 00 0F B5 CC 02 D8 DOB CCE Td nee Ch 6 OMbps Signal G GG GG GG 8 Cancel Close Lag Signal strength Wireless network Find a Network Find a Network Connection
18. Networks Statistics about N E T G E A R Selected Adapter NETGEAR WN121T wireless USB adapter z r Profiles d Network Name SSID wag102 11g 0 z Advanced Settings Network Type ih Passphrase c vo Access Point Infrastructure ros 64bits v C wv Computer to computer Ad Hoc Enter Key Manually fo 1 z pois z wag102 119 0 00 OF B5 D7 2A 11 Help Find a Network H Cancel Close Figure 1 6 The wizard initiates your wireless connection It could take up to a minute for your wireless connection to be established 5 Use the status bar to verify your wireless connectivity For more information about connecting see Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet on page 1 6 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 USB 1 1 port the Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter is limited to that port s maximum speed which is 14 Mbps Ed The Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter has indicators that show the status of your connection to a wireless network and to the Internet 4g 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 Smart Wizard Status Bar on page 1 7 1 6 v2 0 February 2007 NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter W
19. ce 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 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 2 10 v2 0 February 2007 NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WN121T User Manual Wireless Network Name SSID and Security Settings Print this 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 WN121T wi
20. channel determines which operating frequency will be used Security Identifies whether the wireless network uses security settings such as WEP WPA2 PSK or WPA PSK Signal Identifies the signal strength of the communications MAC Address Identifies the hardware address MAC Address of the wireless device broadcasting this information Mode Identifies the type of wireless network Access Point Infrastructure or Computer to Computer Ad Hoc The buttons located at the bottom of the Networks tab are Help Display online help Find a Network Find and connect to a network See Finding a Network on page 2 4 Connect Connect to the network that you selected Scan Check for wireless networks Clicking Scan refreshes the page Close Close the window of the Wizard v2 0 February 2007 NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WN121T 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 Note Make sure that you know the security settings for the network that you want to use gt 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 security settings
21. chnical specifications for the NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WN121T Antennas 2 separate PCB internal antennas Standards 802 11n Draft 802 11g 802 11b Radio Data Rate 802 11n Draft 6 6 5 13 13 5 19 5 26 27 39 40 5 53 54 58 5 65 78 81 104 108 117 121 5 130 135 162 216 243 270 300 Mbps 802 11b g 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 Vista 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 v2 0 February 2007 Appendix B 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 Windows XP and Vista Wireless Configuration Utilities Internet Networking and TCP IP Addressing Wireless Communications Preparing a Computer for Network Access Virtual Private Networking VPN Glossary http documentation netgear com reference enu winzerocfg inde
22. e 128 bit WEP data encryption gt 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 gt 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 installed and the Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter is fully inserted in a USB port in your computer 2 13 v2 0 February 2007 NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WN121T User Manual b Use the D icon to open the Smart Wizard The Settings tab page opens C2NETGEAR WN121T SMART WIZARD Settings Networks p Profiles N E T G E A R Selected Adapter Statistics About NETGEAR WN121T wireless USB adapter p Network Name SSID 1T B Security
23. e Next 300 Mbps WNI2IT Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter according to these specifications Product Version NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WN121T Manual Publication Date February 2007 v2 0 February 2007 NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WN121T User Manual For more information about network technologies see the links to the NETGEAR website in Appendix B Related Documents http kbserver netgear com products WN121T asp Note Product updates are available on the NETGEAR Inc website at How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes the following Buttons gt and lt for browsing forwards or backwards through the manual one page at a time A button that displays the table of contents and an button Double click on a link in the table of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is described in the manual A Fi button to access the full NETGEAR Inc online knowledge base for the product model Links to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters How to Print this Manual To print this manual you can choose one of the following several options according to your needs Printing a Page in the HTML View Each page in the HTML version of the manual is dedicated to a major topic Use the Print button on the browser toolbar to print the page contents Printing a Chapter Use the PDF of T
24. er a b c NETGEAR Wireless Adapter NETGEAR MAS WIZARD i Insertthe wireless USB adapter into your laptop Click Nextto continue Note You should leave your computer powered on while you insert the adapter Figure 1 2 Locate an available USB port on your computer Insert the end of the cable on the Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter into the USB port The Found New Hardware Wizard opens Follow the wizard prompts Use the Smart Wizard to set up your VPN firewall a Windows 2000 users go to Step b Windows XP or Vista users can set up the wireless adapter with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard recommended or the Windows configuration utilities NETGEAR Wireless Adapter NETGEAR ATTWIZARD Both the NETGEAR product and Microsoft Windows XP include software you can use to manage your wireless connections You must choose one or the other NETGEAR Smart Wizard recommended C Microsoft Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration refer to the Microsoft documentation for help Figure 1 3 NETGEAR Smart Wizard Reveals more information about each network and makes it easier to troubleshoot network connection problems v2 0 February 2007 NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WN121T User Manual e Windows configuration utilities See the Windows documentation or Using Windows XP and Vista Wireless Configuration Utilities at http documentation netgear com reference enu winzerocfg ind
25. er 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 2 18 v2 0 February 2007 Chapter 3 Wireless Network Performance This chapter explains how to use your Next 300 Mbps WN121T Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter to connect to your Wireless Local Area Network WLAN and how to set up wireless security for the Next 300 Mbps WN121T Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter so that it matches the wireless security settings for your network Optimizing Wireless Performance The speed and operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the location of the wireless router You should choose a location for your router that will maximize the network speed The following list describes how to optimize wireless router performance Ident
26. ettings Networks Statistics About a N E T E A R Selected Adapter NETGEAR WN121T wireless USB adapter r Profiles v Saye Profile Delete Profile Network Name SSID a Security fwagt02_119 4 WPA PSK z C Disabled aa AA emm C wep Cc EN Computer to computer Ad Hoc nifiete Ad Hoc Network Type c EY Access Point Infrastructure Figure 2 11 2 Configure the Security settings In the 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 ENS Note You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is configured in the access point c In the Security section select WPA PSK TKIP For more information on WPA security see the Web link to Wireless Communications in Appendix B 3 Save your settings in a Profile a Click Save Profile All the configuration settings are saved in this profile b Click Apply 2 15 v2 0 February 2007 NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WN121T User Manual c Click Close to exit the Smart Wizard Advanced Settings Most people do not need to change the 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
27. ex htm b Click Next to accept the Smart Wizard You will be prompted to let the wizard help you connect to a network recommended NETGEAR Wireless Adapter NETGEAR ASTWIZARD Do you want help connecting to a wireless network Figure 1 4 c Click Next to accept 4 Connect to a wireless network a Select the wireless network from the drop down list and the wizard records your choice NETGEAR Wireless Adapter below Select a wireless network from the list and click Next Network Name 88ID Signal wag102 119 7 WEP o i wag102 119 1 WEP 10096 wpn802v2 WPAMPA2 100 z Note If you do not see your network name please make sure your wireless router is on NETGEAR WITARD Connecting to your wireless network Available wireless networks are listed 1 Selecting Network Hidden EEG mm Figure 1 5 Note Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name SSID These PE networks are in the drop down list but the Network Name SSID is blank 1 5 v2 0 February 2007 NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WN121T User Manual If the network uses security then the Smart Wizard detects it b Follow the Wizard steps for Security if used and for saving a Profile c After you have reviewed the settings click Finish The 4 icon appears in the system tray and on the desktop and the Settings page opens CeNETGEAR WN121T SMART WIZARD t x Settings
28. gs that are already defined 1 2 v2 0 February 2007 NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WN121T User Manual Your Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter factory default basic settings are e 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 e Network Mode Infrastructure or Ad hoc Infrastructure e Data security WEP WPA2 PSK or WPA PSK encryption Disabled Installation 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 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security To install the Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter 1 First install the WN121T software Insert the NETGEAR CD If the CD main page does not appear double click Autorun exe on the CD a Click Install the Software The Check for Updates window opens Figure 1 1 b If you are connected to the Internet click Check for Updates If not you can choose to install from the CD 1 3 v2 0 February 2007 NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WN121T User Manual c When the Installation Complete message appears click Next 2 Now connect the Wireless USB 2 0 Adapt
29. he Internet see Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet in Chapter 1 Troubleshooting Tips Use the information below to solve common problems you may encounter Also refer to the knowledge base on the NETGEAR website at http www netgear com support main asp Table 4 1 Troubleshooting Tips Problem Action cannot connect to an access point The access point is available and there is good signal strength If the access point is WPA PSK protected you need the correct WPA PSK passphrase Otherwise the WN121T will still be connected to the previous access point and you will not be able to change to the WPA PSK access point If the access point is WEP protected either 64 or 128 bit encryption you will be prompted to enter the WEP encryption security information How to maximize throughput Make sure the VPN firewall is connected to a USB port v2 0 If connected to a v1 1 USB port it is limited to For best performance connect to high speed network equipment See Chapter 3 Wireless Network Performance for help in understanding how to get the best performance from your VPN firewall The Smart Wizard keeps asking me to save settings If you change the settings the Smart Wizard offers you the chance to save the changes To avoid this prompt simply click Apply before you close the Smart Wizard Two WN121T icons are in the system tray You have an older software versi
30. his Chapter link at the top left of any page Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of any page in the chapter you want to print The PDF version of the chapter you were viewing opens in a browser window Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in order to view and print PDF files The Acrobat reader is available on the Adobe website at http www adobe com v2 0 February 2007 NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WN121T User Manual Click the print icon in the upper left of the window z a Tip If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper you can x save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature Printing the Full Manual Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page in the manual The PDF version of the complete manual opens in a browser window Click the print icon in the upper left of the window Tip If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature xi v2 0 February 2007 NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WN121T User Manual Xii v2 0 February 2007 Chapter 1 Basic Setup The NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WN121T lets you connect a PC computer to wireless networks It is designed for PC computers
31. ify critical wireless links If your network has several wireless devices decide which wireless devices need the highest data rate and locate the router near them Many wireless products have automatic data rate fallback which allows increased distances without losing connectivity This also means that devices that are further away may be slower Therefore the most critical links in your network are those where the traffic is high and the distances are great Optimize those first Choose placement carefully For best results place your router Near the center of the area in which your computers will operate Inan elevated location such as a high shelf where the wirelessly connected computers have line of sight access even if through walls Avoid obstacles to wireless signals Keep wireless devices at least two feet from large metal fixtures such as file cabinets refrigerators pipes metal ceilings reinforced concrete and metal partitions Keep away from large amounts of water such as fish tanks and water coolers 3 1 v2 0 February 2007 NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WN121T User Manual Reduce interference Avoid windows unless communicating between buildings Place wireless devices away from various electromagnetic noise sources especially those in the 2400 2500 MHz frequency band Common noise creating sources are Computers and fax machines no closer than one foot Copying
32. including volume of network traffic building materials and construction and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WN121T 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 v2 0 February 2007 e Consult a dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for assistance FCC Caution Any change or
33. ing check mark on this line If you do so then only the IP address is shown w Enable Internet Connected Notification Exit Figure 1 8 v2 0 February 2007 NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WN121T 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 Next 300 Mbps WN121T 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 Next 300 Mbps WN121T 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 website To install an upgrade follow these steps 1 2 3 4 5 Go to http kbserver netgear com products wn121t asp Click the latest version of upgrade Examine the Release Note Make sure to read any warnings and Known Problems Download the upgrade using the link in the Release Note Follow the Release Note installation instructions 1 9 v2 0 February 2007 NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WN121T User Manual v2 0 February 2007 Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security This chapter explains how to use your wireless USB adapter to connect to your Wireless Local Area Network WLAN and how to set up wireless security for the
34. k connection For more information see Smart Wizard Status Bar in Chapter 1 Profiles The WN121T 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 change 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 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
35. k the Initiate Ad Hoc button before you click Apply Here is how you start an Ad Hoc network 1 3 3 4 5 Fill in 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 Note Be sure all computers in your Ad Hoc network are configured with static IP addresses in the same subnet _ gt v2 0 February 2007 Appendix A 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 g and b Data Rate Up to 300 Mbps a Maximum wireless 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 v2 0 February 2007 NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WN121T User Manual Technical Specifications This table below describes te
36. 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 WN121T 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 To 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 rieur et devrait tre
37. nel amp network doc Rename Create Shortcut Figure 2 1 4 Click the Wireless Networks tab Then clear the Use Windows to configure my wireless settings check box v2 0 February 2007 NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WN121T User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain how to use the NETGEAR WN121T Smart Wizard to change your Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter wireless settings When you have installed the software from the NETGEAR CD the 4 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 View details about wireless networks in your area e Choose the network that you want to use e Configure wireless settings for your wireless USB adapter e Save your wireless network settings in profiles Remove or reinstall the wireless adapter software The following sections in this chapter explain how to use the Smart Wizard Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area You can use the Networks tab to view all available wireless networks in your area You can also scan to search for wireless networks and refresh the page To view information abo
38. of a program Folder document or 5 Internet resource and Windows will open it For you Open Cancel Browse Figure 2 6 b Assuming the target PC is configured with 192 168 0 1 as its IP address type ping t 192 168 0 1 and then click OK 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 40ms TTL 127 Reply from 192 168 06 1 bytes 32 time 41ms TIL 127 Reply from 192 168 8 1 bytes 32 time 3 ms TIL 127 Figure 2 7 At this point the connection is established For more information about using ping see http kbserver netgear com kb web files N101453 asp 2 8 v2 0 February 2007 NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WN121T User Manual Note If you cannot connect see Removing the Software in Chapter 1 For problems gt with accessing network resources the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on your computers See the link to Internet Networking and TCP IP Addressing in Appendix B Starting a Computer to Computer Ad Hoc Network Connection On the Settings tab page of the Smart Wizard select or type the Network Name SSID Select the Computer to Computer Ad Hoc network type Click Initiate Ad Hoc The Ad Hoc Setting dialog box opens Cancel Figure 2 8 In the S
39. on installed on your system and it needs to be removed See Removing the Software in Chapter 1or Upgrading the Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Software in Chapter 1 4 1 v2 0 February 2007 NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WN121T User Manual Table 4 1 Troubleshooting Tips continued Problem Action can connect to the access point but not This could be a physical layer problem or a network the other computers on the network or to configuration problem the Internet 1 Check to make sure that the access point is physically connected to the Ethernet network 2 Make sure that the IP addresses and the Windows networking parameters are all configured correctly See the link to Internet Networking and TCP IP Addressing in Appendix B 3 Restart the cable or DSL modem router access point and computer Viewing the IP address To view the Next 300 Mbps WN121T Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter IP address click the WN121T icon to open the Smart Wizard Then check the IP address in the About page No IP address is assigned to the VPN This may occur if you upgraded your Next 300 Mbps WN121T firewall Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter software and did not reboot your system Either restart your computer or connect to a different access point It does not usually help to shut down the Smart Wizard or disable enable the card Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly You need to clic
40. reless 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 2 Key 3 Key 4 f 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 v2 0 February 2007 NETGEAR Nex
41. running Microsoft Windows For information about product features and compatible NETGEAR products see the NETGEAR website at http 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 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security 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 the wireless network where you will connect before you can set up your VPN firewall and connect Verify System Requirements Before installing the Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter 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 EN 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 ACD drive e 5MB of free hard disk space e Windows Vista Windows XP SP1 with KB822603 hot fix Windows XP SP2 or Windows 2000 SP4 1 1 v2 0 February 2007 NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WN121T User Manual 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
42. stel NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless Dutch USB 2 0 Adapter WN121T 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 Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB Maltese 2 0 Adapter WN121T jikkonforma mal tiijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti orajn relevanti li hemm fid Dirrettiva 1999 5 EC Magyar Alul rott NETGEAR Inc nyilatkozom hogy a NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB Hungarian 2 0 Adapter WN121T megfelel a vonatkoz alapvet k vetelm nyeknek s az 1999 5 EC ir nyelv egy b el ir sainak Polski Polish Niniejszym NETGEAR Inc o wiadcza e NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WN 121T jest zgodny z zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozosta ymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999 5 EC Portugu s NETGEAR Inc declara que este NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Portuguese WN121T est conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposi es da Directiva 1999 5 CE Slovensko NETGEAR Inc izjavlja da je ta NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Slovenian WNI2IT v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi dolo ili direktive 1999 5 ES Slovensky NETGEAR Inc t mto vyhlasuje e NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Slovak Adapter WN121T sp a z kladn po iadavky a v etky pr slu n ustanovenia Smernice 1999 5 ES iv v2 0 Febr
43. t 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WN121T User Manual Setting up WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to configure WEP Encryption Security 1 Run the 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 Use the D icon to open the Smart Wizard The Settings tab page opens CA NETGEAR WN121T SMART WIZARD Settings Networks Statistics About a N E T G E A R Selected Adapter NETGEAR WN121T wireless USB adapter office Save Profile Network Name SSID a Security Inglan Advanced Settings Network Type o e Access Point Infrastructure Create with Passphrase Passphrase e 64 bits C Enter Key Manually X Computer to computer Ad Hoc AAIIIJ Figure 2 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 EA matches exactly what is configured in the access point c Inthe Security section select WEP 2 12 v2 0 February 2007 NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WN121T User Manual 3 Select the WEP encryption strength you will use e 64 bit WEP data encryption
44. tart Ad Hoc field choose the wireless standard 802 11a 802 11b or 802 11g for your Ad Hoc computer to computer network In the 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 Click OK The Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter automatically selects the highest connection speed 2 9 v2 0 February 2007 NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WN121T 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 Pre 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 referen
45. the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC Espa ol Por medio de la presente NETGEAR Inc declara que el NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Spanish Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WN121T cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999 5 CE EA nvik ME THN NAPOYZA NETGEAR Inc AHAQNEI OTI NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Greek Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WN121T SYMMOP ONETAI MPOZ TIZ OYZIQAEIZ AMAITHZEIZ KAI TIZ AOITIEZ ZXETIKEZ AIATA EIZ TH OAHMIAZ 1999 5 EK Frangais Par la pr sente NETGEAR Inc d clare que l appareil NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps French Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WN121T 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 Next 300 Mbps Italian Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WN121IT conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999 5 CE Latviski Ar o NETGEAR Inc deklarg ka NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Latvian WN12IT atbilst Direktivas 1999 5 EK bitiskajam prasibam un citiem ar to saistitajiem noteikumiem Lietuvio Siuo NETGEAR Inc deklaruoja kad Sis NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Lithuanian Adapter WN12IT atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999 5 EB Direktyvos nuostatas Nederlands Hierbij verklaart NETGEAR Inc dat het toe
46. uary 2007 Suomi NETGEAR Inc vakuuttaa t ten ett NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Finnish Adapter WN121T 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 I 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 WN121T Publication Date February 2007 Product Family Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Product Name NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WN121T Home or Business Product Home Language English Publication Part Number 202 10209 02 v2 0 February 2007 vi v2 0 February 2007 Contents About This Manual G nventions Forisis and SCOPE ANA ANGKAN AA AA ix Hawa Use Thie Mandi GANA E x How ta Primi this Manual iconos RO A p a to pea vata e ao ER ass x Chapter 1 Basic Setup What You Need Before You Begin Na rcd a dc GARA C EROR RR 1 1 Venlly System SequiFelfiellis Ka AABANGAN AGA 1 1 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines msmmmsssssssssrrsersssrersrnnnrsrsn nn nr nn nr ra 1 2 VEBBE IE I Oe DON paaa AALAGA GAAN ANA Ga ANA 1 2 ANA 1 2 EEEN ES I C EI 1 3 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet mnnosmessssssssessssssersrrsssrerrsssesr rss ss sr sn nana 1 6 CON CANONS e
47. ucts delivers up to 200 Mbps to any outlet while the older generation XE family of products delivers 14 Mbps or 85 Mbps Data transmissions are encrypted for security and you can configure an individual network password to prevent neighbors from connecting The Powerline HD family of products can coexist on the same network with older generation XE family products or HomePlug 1 0 products but they are not interoperable with these older products 3 4 v2 0 February 2007 NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WN121T User Manual Wired Ethernet As Gigabit Ethernet ports become common on newer computers wired Ethernet remains a good choice for speed economy and security Gigabit Ethernet can extend up to 100 meters with twisted pair wiring of CAT 5e or better A wired connection is not susceptible to interference and eavesdropping would require a physical connection to your network gt including volume of network traffic building materials and construction and Note Actual data throughput will vary Network conditions and environmental factors network overhead can lower actual data throughput rate Assessing Your Speed Requirements Because your Internet connection is likely to operate at a much lower speed than your local network faster local networking technologies may not improve your Internet experience However many emerging home applications require high data rates For example Streaming
48. ut wireless networks 1 Usethe 4 icon to open the Smart Wizard The Settings tab page opens 2 Click the Networks tab to view the following page 2 2 v2 0 February 2007 NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WN121T User Manual Networks Statistics About You can click a column T G E A R Selected Adapter NETGEAR WN121T wireless USB adapter v heading to sort 11 G none 00 14 6C DC 06 0C Access Point 766 none 00 0F 85 CC 02 D8 Access Point matt WNR8344 V1 0 26 1G WPA2 00 14 6C A6 C8 CO Access Point If many networks use E7235 TT PAD 00 C0 02 83 41 24 Access Point th m hannel th Pf matt marvell wnr854t 207 1 G WEP 00 1 4 6C B6 59 34 Access Point E S e cna f iut d Pf wagt02 119 0 1G none 00 0F B5 D7 2A 11 Access Point can interfere with each MPI wpn802v2 WPAMPA2 mix 1 G WRA2 00 14 6C 4E 11 24 Access Point of other r Scan Status Scan Completed The Status bar shows D nglan 00 14 6C your network connection Be EndaNetwork and Internet connection Figure 2 2 The screen 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 Channel The
49. w of Home and Small Office Networking Technologies sssesss 3 4 Assessing Your Speed Requirements aaa AKA VI S EE saioei 3 5 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting UI cQ E 4 1 Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly daanan saanman sas ran eniin AR RAK ARKA RR RR 4 2 Appendix A Default Configuration Settings and Technical Specifications Default Configuration Selle ANA aa AKA bann dk on i E E ke Dodd A 1 Technical BREN ANAN M A 2 Appendix B Related Documents viii v2 0 February 2007 About This Manual The NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WN121T User Manual describes how to install configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WN12IT The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills Conventions Formats and Scope The conventions formats and scope of this manual are described in the following paragraphs e Typographical Conventions This manual uses the following typographical conventions Italics Emphasis books CDs URL names Bold User input e Formats This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages Gm 3 Note This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest C Tip This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources e Scope This manual is written for th
50. wireless USB adapter so that it matches the wireless security settings for your network If you chose the Windows XP or Windows Vista Zero Configuration utility during installation and now you want to use the Smart Wizard then you need to disable the Windows utility If you are working with the Vista configuration utility see the online document http documentation netgear com reference enu winzerocfg index htm Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility To disable the Windows Zero Configuration utility 1 Attach the wireless adapter to a USB port for your computer 2 Go to Windows Start menu and select Network Connections 3 On the Network connections page select the Wireless Network Connection and right click to choose the Properties option ddress Network Connections id co Name Type Status Network Tasks Broadband Create a new a d sbcglobal net Broadband Disconnected Change Windows Firewall settings Habeo Up Vie wireless View available wireless NG Netgear Gal UP Dial up Disconnected networks Disable this network device Q Repair this connection LAN or High Speed Internet A Wired LAN or High Speed Inter Connected Pi E VE See ery bled mp Rename this connection Wireless Network Connection 6 2 Change settings of this 1 Wireless Network C a connection MESS Network Comecton Miew Available Wireless Networks Disable Repair Other Places Bridge Connections control Pa
51. x htm http documentation netgear com reference enu tcpip index htm http documentation netgear com reference enu wireless index htm http documentation netgear com reference enu wsdhcp index htm http documentation netgear com reference enu vpn index htm http documentation netgear com reference enu glossary index htm B 1 v2 0 February 2007 NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WN121T User Manual B 2 v2 0 February 2007

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