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Page 2 - Technical Support; For customer support see; Statement of Conditions; FCC Statement

ii v2.0, February 2007 Technical Support For customer support see http://kbserver.netgear.com NETGEAR, INC. Support Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR, for US & Canada only. For other countries, see your support information card. E-mail: [email protected] North American NETGEAR website: http://w...

Page 3 - FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements; Europe - EU Declaration of Conformity

v2.0, February 2007 iii • Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance FCC Caution: 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 T...

Page 5 - Product and Publication Details

v2.0, February 2007 v Product and Publication Details Suomi [Finnish] NETGEAR, Inc. vakuuttaa täten että NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen. Svenska [Swedish] Här...

Page 7 - Contents; About This Manual

vii v2.0, February 2007 Contents About This Manual Conventions, Formats, and Scope ................................................................................... ixHow to Use This Manual ................................................................................................... xHow to ...

Page 9 - The; Typographical Conventions.; This manual uses the following typographical conventions:

ix 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 WN121T. The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate com...

Page 10 - Appendix B, “Related Documents”; How to Use This Manual; Printing a Page in the HTML View; Print; Printing a Chapter; PDF of This Chapter

NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual x v2.0, February 2007 For more information about network technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website in Appendix B, “Related Documents” . How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes the following: • Buttons,...

Page 11 - Printing the Full Manual; Complete PDF Manual

NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual xi v2.0, February 2007 – Click the print icon in the upper left of the window. • 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...

Page 13 - Chapter 2, “Network Connections and Wireless Security”; What You Need Before You Begin; Verify System Requirements; A Pentium

1-1 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 running Microsoft Windows. For information about product features and compatible NETGEAR products, see the NETG...

Page 14 - Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines; Installation Guide; Default Wireless Settings

NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual 1-2 v2.0, February 2007 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. F...

Page 15 - Your Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter factory default basic settings are:; Any; Installation

NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual 1-3 v2.0, February 2007 Your Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter factory default basic settings are: • Network Name Service Set Identification (SSID): Any (First available network) • Network Mode (Infrastructure or Ad-hoc): Infrastructure • Data...

Page 16 - NETGEAR Smart Wizard:

NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual 1-4 v2.0, February 2007 c. When the Installation Complete message appears, click Next. 2. Now, connect the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter. a. Locate an available USB port on your computer. b. Insert the end of the cable on the Wireless USB ...

Page 17 - Windows configuration utilities:

NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual 1-5 v2.0, February 2007 • Windows configuration utilities: See the Windows documentation or “Using Windows XP and Vista Wireless Configuration Utilities” at: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm b. Click...

Page 18 - If the network uses security, then the Smart Wizard detects it.; Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet; “Smart Wizard Status Bar” on page 1-7

NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual 1-6 v2.0, February 2007 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 icon appear...

Page 19 - Smart Wizard Status Bar:; Clicking on the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard. The; Icon Colors; The status bar is located at the bottom of the Settings page.

NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual 1-7 v2.0, February 2007 • 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...

Page 21 - Removing the Software; Go to

NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual 1-9 v2.0, February 2007 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 uni...

Page 23 - Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility; To disable the Windows Zero Configuration utility:

2-1 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 wireless USB adapter so that it matches the wireless security setti...

Page 24 - Understanding the Smart Wizard; NETGEAR CD; Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area

NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual 2-2 v2.0, February 2007 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 NETG...

Page 25 - “Finding a Network” on page 2-4

NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual 2-3 v2.0, February 2007 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...

Page 26 - Finding a Network; Follow the steps below to Find a Network:

NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual 2-4 v2.0, February 2007 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 tim...

Page 27 - “Smart Wizard Status Bar” in Chapter 1; Profiles; change this profile name.; Adding Profiles; connect to an access point or router with the 802.11

NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual 2-5 v2.0, February 2007 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 ...

Page 28 - Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router; Apply

NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual 2-6 v2.0, February 2007 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 ico...

Page 29 - Chapter 4, “Troubleshooting

NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual 2-7 v2.0, February 2007 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 ...

Page 31 - Click Initiate Ad Hoc. The Ad Hoc Setting dialog box opens:

NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual 2-9 v2.0, February 2007 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 Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) network type. 3. ...

Page 32 - Wireless Security; For more information about wireless security, see the Web link to; Know Your Wireless Network Settings

NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual 2-10 v2.0, February 2007 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 net...

Page 33 - Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings; are

NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual 2-11 v2.0, February 2007 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 w...

Page 34 - Setting up WEP Encryption Security

NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual 2-12 v2.0, February 2007 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...

Page 35 - Setting up WPA2-PSK Security

NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual 2-13 v2.0, February 2007 3. Select the WEP encryption strength you will use. • 64-bit WEP data encryption • 128-bit WEP data encryption 4. Select Create with Passphrase and enter the passphrase. The configuration utility will automati...

Page 36 - “Wireless

NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual 2-14 v2.0, February 2007 b. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings tab page opens. 2. Configure the Security settings. a. In the Profile box, select the profile or type in a profile name. b. In the Network Name (SSID) fie...

Page 37 - Setting up WPA-PSK Security; “Wireless Communications”

NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual 2-15 v2.0, February 2007 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 fu...

Page 38 - Click Close to exit the Smart Wizard.; Advanced Settings

NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual 2-16 v2.0, February 2007 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 n...

Page 39 - Statistics Page; A real time graph identifying the total, receive, and; Transmit Statistics:

NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual 2-17 v2.0, February 2007 Statistics Page The Statistics page provides real-time and historical trend information on the data traffic and performance of your wireless adapter. • Transmit/Receive Performance (%): A real time graph ident...

Page 40 - About Page; The following information is displayed in the About page:; Smart Wireless Utility:; The version and date of the Smart Wizard.

NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual 2-18 v2.0, February 2007 About Page The About page displays the current software version information. The following information is displayed in the About page: • Regional Domain: This is the region setting for the wireless adapter. Th...

Page 41 - Optimizing Wireless Performance; Near the center of the area in which your computers will operate.

3-1 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 i...

Page 42 - Computers and fax machines (no closer than one foot)

NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual 3-2 v2.0, February 2007 • 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 no...

Page 43 - Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth; In the network shown in

NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual 3-3 v2.0, February 2007 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 lo...

Page 44 - Broadband Internet; to; Wireless

NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual 3-4 v2.0, February 2007 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...

Page 45 - Wired Ethernet; Assessing Your Speed Requirements; shows the time to transfer one gigabyte (1 GB) of data; Table 3-1. Theoretical Transfer Time for 1 Gigabyte

NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual 3-5 v2.0, February 2007 • 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...

Page 47 - “Connecting to Wireless; Troubleshooting Tips

4-1 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 the In...

Page 48 - Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly

NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual 4-2 v2.0, February 2007 Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly You need to click the Initiate Ad Hoc button before you click Apply . Here is how you start an Ad Hoc network: 1. Fill in the Network Name (SSID). 2. Select the Computer-to-...

Page 49 - Default Configuration Settings

A-1 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 Net...

Page 50 - Technical Specifications

NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual A-2 v2.0, February 2007 Technical Specifications This table below describes technical specifications for the NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T. Antennas 2 separate PCB internal antennas Standards 802.11n Draft, 802...