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    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Version v1.0 September 2003
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    software upgrades. NETGEAR, INC. Support Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR, for US & Canada only. For other countries, see your Support information card. E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.netgear the Model WG121 wireless USB adapter has been in the operating instructions. Federal Office for
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    interference. Read instructions for correct handling. FCC Information to User This product does not contain any user serviceable components and is NETGEAR, Inc., 4500 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054, declare under our sole responsibility that the model WG121 Cardbus Card Wireless Adapter
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    for help. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Tested to Comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Modifications made to the product, unless expressly approved byNETGEAR, Inc., could void the user's right to operate the equipment. Export Restrictions This product or software
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    (see table below), this product must be operated under the following conditions: • Indoors using channels in the 2.4465-2.4835 GHz band (Channels 10-13). • Outdoor operation not permitted. Please refer to the ART web site for further details. Metropolitan Regions with Eased Restrictions in 2.4GHz
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    essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE. Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus (NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121) does not exceed the Class B limits for radio-noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the
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    How to Use this Manual 1-2 How to Print this Manual 1-3 Chapter 2 Introduction About the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 2-1 Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products 2-1 What's in the Box? ...2-2 A Road Map for 'How to Get There From Here 2-3 Chapter 3 Basic Setup What You Need
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    A Technical Specifications Appendix B Wireless Networking Basics Wireless Networking Overview B-1 Infrastructure Mode B-1 Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup B-2 Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID B-2 Authentication and WEP B-2 802.11 Authentication B-3 Open System
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    Install or Verify Windows Networking Components C-6 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP or 2000 C-7 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP C-7 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows 2000 C-9 Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP or 2000 C-11 Glossary Index Contents xi
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    xii Contents
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    these specifications: Table 1-1. Manual Specifications Product Version Manual Part Number Manual Publication Date NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 September 2003 Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR Web site at www.netgear.com/support/main.asp. Documentation updates
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    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 How to Use this Manual The HTML version of this manual includes these features. 1 2 3 Figure 1-1: HTML version of this manual 1. Left pane. Use the left pane to view the Contents, Index, and Search tabs. To view the HTML
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    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 How to Print this Manual To print this manual you man choose browser window opens showing the PDF version of the chapter you were viewing. - Click the print icon in the upper left of the window. - Tip: If your printer supports
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    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 1-4 About This Manual
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    WG121 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter provides reliable, standards-based 802.11g 54 Mbps WLAN connectivity that is protected with industry-standard security. It works with Windows 98, Me, 2000, and XP operating systems. Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products The WG121 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter provides
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    Guide for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 (M-10205-01) • NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Resource CD, including: - Driver and Configuration Utility Software - User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 - Animated Network Properties
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    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 has two interfaces: • The USB 2.0 connector connects to any PC with an available USB port. • The wireless antenna of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 can be
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    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Table 2-1. A Road Map for How to Get There From Here If I Want To? What Do I Do? What's Needed? How Do I? Connect to a wireless network 1. Identify the wireless network name (SSID) and, if used, the wireless security settings.
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    networking to the PC Networking Tutorial on software installed and the NETGEAR 54 Mbps configured on my PC Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter according to the requirements WG121 Resource CD and the of the Internet service provider. Help information provided in the 4. A browser like Internet Windows
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    to the files you want Windows network or for PC Networking Tutorial on the to work with. sharing particular files must be NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless 3. Use the provided when Windows USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Windows prompts for such information. Resource CD and the Help Explorer copy and paste
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    in the combined wireless and wired network. 3. Any Windows networking security access rights such as For assistance with setting up Windows networking, refer to the PC Networking Tutorial on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Resource CD and the Help network printer from the
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    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 2-8 Introduction
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    Chapter 3 Basic Setup This chapter describes how to install your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 and set up basic wireless connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). Advanced wireless network configuration is covered in Chapter 4, "Configuration" in this manual. Note:
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    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 • Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional, 2000, Me, 98SE or 98 Some versions of Windows may ask for the original Windows operating system installation files to complete the installation of the WG121 driver software. Observing
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    encryption: Disabled The section below provides instructions for setting up the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 for basic wireless connectivity to an access point. The procedures below provide step-by-step installation instructions for Windows PCs. Use the procedure that corresponds
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    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Basic Installation Instructions Use the procedure below that corresponds to the version of Windows you are using. For Windows XP Users Installing a WG121 Install the WG121 driver and configuration utility software. a. Power on your
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    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Install the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121. a. Locate an available USB port on your PC. Connect the USB cable to the WG121 and insert the other end of the cable into the USB slot on your PC. After a short delay, the
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    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Configure your WG121. a. Click the icon in the Windows system tray to open the WG121 Smart Wizard Wireless Settings Utility. The utility opens to the Settings tab page. b. Change the Network Name SSID to match your network.
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    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Verify wireless connectivity to your network. a. Verify that your Connection and Status Monitor information matches your wireless network. b. Check the two LEDs on the WG121: Table 3-1: LED Descriptions LED Wireless OFF Meaning
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    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 For Windows 2000 & 98/Me Users Installing a WG121 Install the WG121 driver and configuration utility software. Note: Windows 2000 may require you to be logged on with administrator rights. a. Power on your PC, let the operating
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    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Install the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121. a. Locate an available USB port on your PC. Connect the USB cable to the WG121 and insert the other end of the cable into the USB slot on your PC. After a short delay, the
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    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Configure your WG121 and save the Profile. a. Click on the WG121 systray icon to open the WG121 configuration utility. The utility opens to the Settings tab page. b. For the Network Name (SSID), use the default of Any (First
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    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Verify wireless connectivity to your network. a. Verify that your Connection and Status Monitor information matches your wireless network. b. Check the two LEDs on the WG121: Table 3-2: LED Descriptions LED Wireless OFF Meaning
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    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 WG121 Wireless Connection Indicators The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 provides the following three indicators which give you feedback on the status of your wireless connection: • The two LEDs on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps
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    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors The System Tray (SysTray) resides on one end of the taskbar in the Microsoft Windows desktop. Color Red Condition The WG121 has no connection to any wireless node. Description The WG121 is
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    Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Troubleshooting Use the information below to solve common problems you may encounter. Also, please refer to the knowledge base on the NETGEAR web site at www.netgear.com/support/main.asp. Also, for problems with accessing network resources, the Windows software
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    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Note: As of the date of publication of this manual, the Windows XP HotFix #Q815485 can prevent wireless adapters from connecting to the Internet and prevent wireless adapters from reloading a working configuration after a restart of
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    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 3. Question: The product literature says the WG121 can operate at 54 Mbps. Why do I see no more than 14 Mbps speed on my WG121? If your computer does not have a USB v2.0 port but rather a USB v1.1 type port, the WG121 will be
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    for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Answer: Yes, the WG121 complies with the IEEE 802.11g standards. 9. Question: It is nice to have a browser-based type of Manual on the Resource CD, but how do I get a PDF copy of it, like the Installation Guide? Answer: In the Manual HTML page
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    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 3-18 Basic Setup
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    to configure your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 for wireless connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and use the data security encryption features. Note: The instructions in this section refer to the NETGEAR WG121 configuration utility. For Windows XP users to use
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    the 802.11 ad-hoc mode For more information on 802.11 wireless network modes, see "Wireless Networking Overview" on page B-1 of this manual. Connecting to an Access Point in Infrastructure Mode This section provides instructions for configuring the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 to
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    IP addresses on a Windows PC, refer to the PC Networking Tutorial included on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Resource CD. Follow the instructions below to configure an Ad-hoc mode profile. 1. Run the WG121 Configuration Utility. a. Make sure the WG121 software is installed and
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    : For instructions on configuring static IP addresses, refer to the networking tutorial on your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Resource CD. b. Restart the PCs. 4. Verify wireless connectivity between your peer devices. Verify connectivity by using the Ping program: a. On the Windows
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    the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Figure 4-2: Ping test results At this point the connection is established. You may need to reboot in certain Windows operating systems such as Windows 98. Note: If you cannot connect, see the "Troubleshooting" on page 3-14. Also, for problems with
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    Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 How to Start a Computer-to-Computer (Ad-Hoc) Network 1. Fill in the Network Name (SSID). 2. Select the Computer-to-computer (Ad-Hoc) network type. 3. Click Initiate Ad-Hoc. The Ad-Hoc Setting dialog box will appear. 4. Choose the wireless
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    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 • Wireless Network Name (SSID): The Service Set Identification (SSID) identifies the wireless local area network. Any (First available network) is the default WG121 wireless network name (SSID). You may customize it using up to 32
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    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 b. Enter the SSID. This is also called the Wireless Network Name. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is configured in the access point. Tip: You can click the Networks
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    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 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 identifying the total,
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    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 4-10 Configuration
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    for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121. Antennae Standards Radio Data Rate Frequency Power Emissions Bus interface Provided drivers Dimensions Weight Operating Environment Encryption Warranty 2 Integrated internal diversity antennas 802.11g, 802.11b 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11
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    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 A-2 Technical Specifications
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    overview of Wireless networking. Wireless Networking Overview The WG121 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter conforms to the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.11b standard for wireless LANs (WLANs) and a product update will bring the WG121 into conformance to the 802.11g standard when
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    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup) In an ad hoc network, computers are brought together as needed; thus, there is no structure or fixed points to the network - each node can generally communicate with any other node. There is no
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    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 802.11 Authentication The 802.11 standard defines several services that govern how two 802.11 devices communicate. The following events must occur before an 802.11 Station can communicate with an Ethernet network through an access
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    Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 802.11 Authentication Open System Steps 1) Authentication request sent to AP 2) AP authenticates Client attempting to connect 3) Client connects to network The station uses its configured 64-bit or 128-bit default key to encrypt the
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    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 802.11 Authentication Shared Key Steps 1) Authentication request sent to AP 2) AP sends challenge text Client 3) Client encrypts attempting challenge text and to connect sends it
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    Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Key Size The IEEE 802.11 standard supports two types of WEP encryption: 40-bit and 128-bit. The 64-bit WEP data encryption method, allows for a five-character (40-bit) input. Additionally, 24 factory-set bits are added to the forty-bit
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    Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Note: Whatever keys you enter for an AP, you must also enter the same keys for the client adapter in the same order. In other words, WEP key 1 on the AP must match WEP key 1 on the client adapter two separate wireless networks using
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    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 The radio frequency channels used are listed in Table 4-1: Table 4-1. 802.11b and g Radio Frequency Channels Channel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Center Frequency 2412 MHz 2417 MHz 2422 MHz 2427 MHz 2432 MHz 2437 MHz 2442 MHz
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    to connect to the Internet through the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121. For adding file and print sharing to your network, please consult the Windows help information included with the version of Windows installed on each computer on your network. Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP
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    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 1. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Network icon. The Network window opens, which displays a list of installed components: You must have an Ethernet
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    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 a. Click the Add button. b. Select Client, and then click Add. c. Select Microsoft. d. Select File and Print Sharing for Microsoft Networks, and then click OK. 3. Restart your PC for the changes to take effect. Enabling DHCP to
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    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Verify the following settings as shown: • Client for Microsoft Network exists • Ethernet adapter is present • TCP/IP is present • Primary Network Logon is set to Windows logon Click on the Properties button. The following TCP/IP
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    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 By default, the IP Address tab is open on this window. • Verify the Local Area Network" and click Next. 5. Uncheck all boxes in the LAN Internet Configuration screen and click Next. 6. Proceed to the end of the Wizard. Verifying TCP
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    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 2. Type winipcfg, and then click OK. The IP Configuration window opens, which lists (among other things), your IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. 3. From the drop-down box, select your Ethernet adapter. The window is
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    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP or 2000 You will find there are many similarities in the procedures for different Windows systems when using DHCP to configure TCP/IP. The following steps will walk you through the
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    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Now you should be at the Local Area Network Connection Status window. This box displays the connection status, duration, speed, and activity statistics. Administrator logon access rights are needed to use this window. • Click the
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    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Verify that Obtain an IP address automatically radio button is selected and that the Obtain DNS server address automatically radio button is selected. • Click the OK button. This completes the DHCP configuration in Windows XP. Repeat
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    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box appears. Verify that you have the correct Ethernet process. Restart the PC. Repeat these steps for each PC with this version of Windows on your network. C-10 Preparing Your PCs for
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    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP or 2000 To check your PC's TCP/IP configuration: 1. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, and then click Run. The Run window opens. 2. Type cmd and then click OK. A command window
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    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 C-12 Preparing Your PCs for Network Access
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    the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2.5GHz. 802.11g An IEEE specification for wireless networking at 54 Mbps using direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS) technology and operating in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2.5GHz. 802.11g is backwards compatible with 802.11b. ADSL Short for asymmetric digital
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    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Domain Name A descriptive name for an address or group of addresses on the Internet. Domain names are of the form of a registered entity name plus
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    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Like UDP/IP, IPX is a datagram protocol used for connectionless communications. Higher-level protocols, such as SPX and NCP, are used for additional error recovery services. ISP Internet service provider. Internet Protocol The main
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    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 router A device that forwards data between networks. An IP router forwards encryption protocol for 802.11b wireless networks. All wireless nodes and access points on the network are configured with a 64-bit or 128-bit Shared Key for
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    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 wide area network WAN. A long distance link used to extend or connect remotely located local area networks. The Internet is a large WAN. Wi-Fi A trade name for the 802.11b wireless networking standard, given by the Wireless Ethernet
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    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 6 Glossary
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    11, 12 O Open System authentication 2 S Shared Key authentication 2 SSID 4, 3, 2 T TCP/IP properties verifying for Windows 5 Index Index W WEP 4, 6, 2 Wi-Fi 1 Windows, configuring for IP routing 1, 6 winipcfg utility 5 Wired Equivalent Privacy. See WEP Wireless Ethernet 1 wireless network name 4 1
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Version v1.0
September 2003
NETGEAR
, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
User Manual for the
NETGEAR 54 Mbps
Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter
WG121