Netgear WPNT121 - Manual

)NSTALLATION'UIDE

Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Model WPNT121

These setup instructions assume that you will connect to an access point or wireless router.

Estimated Completion 10 minutes.

Start Here

Note:

The adapter is compatible with Windows XP S2 and Windows 2000 SP4 operating

systems. Windows XP SP1 users must upgrade with a Microsoft Hot Fix KB822603 first.

1. First, install the software.

a.

Insert the

NETGEAR CD

in your

computer’s CD drive.

If the main page

does not appear, double click

autorun.exe

on the CD.

b.

Click the

Install Software

link and

the Smart Wizard starts.

c.

Follow the Wizard steps, and click

Next

to continue.

d.

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 2.0 Adapter into the
USB port.

c.

The Found New Hardware Wizard
opens. Follow the wizard prompts.

3. For Windows XP users, choose the wizard.

Note:

If you use Windows 2000 SP4, skip to Step 4, below.

a.

Choose the NETGEAR Smart Wizard
(recommended) or the Windows XP
Configuration utility.

Note:

If you choose the Windows XP

option, then you must read the Windows
XP documentation for instructions.

b.

Click

Next

to accept the NETGEAR

Smart Wizard.

4. Use the Smart Wizard to set up

your Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter

a.

When prompted, click

Next

to let the

wizard help you connect to a network
(recommended).

b.

Select the wireless network from the
drop-down list, and the wizard records
your choice.

Note:

Hidden networks do not broadcast

the Network Name (SSID). These
networks are included in the drop-down
list, but the Network Name (SSID) is
blank.

If the network uses security, then the
Smart Wizard detects it.

c.

Follow the Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for saving a Profile.

d.

After you have reviewed the settings, click

Finish

.

Hidden Network

The

icon appears in the system tray and on the desktop; and the Settings page opens.

The wizard initiates your wireless connection. It could take up to a minute for your
wireless connection to be established. The status bar shows the status of your wireless
connection.

Using the Status Bar

The status bar is located at the bottom of the Settings page.

•

Connection Status:

The color shows the connection status.

•

Signal Strength:

Shows the signal strength of the wireless network. If the signal is

poor, try moving closer to the wireless access point.

•

Lock icon:

Shows if security is used on the network.

•

Internet/Router connection:

Shows the progress of your connection.

Connection

Indicator

Description

Connected to Internet

Wireless Internet connection OK.

Connected to Router

Wireless connection to router OK but no Internet connection
at router.

___.___.___.___ or
169.254..x.x

Wireless connection to a router OK but problem with the
router. See the online help or the

User Manual

for trouble-

shooting tips.

connection

status

Internet/router

unlocked:

network

signal strength

indicator

connection indicator

does not use security