Netgear WN121T WN121T Installation Guide
Netgear WN121T - RangeMax Next Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter Manual
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Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Model WN121T
These setup instructions assume that you will connect to an access point or wireless router.
Estimated Completion 10 minutes.
Installation
Note:
The adapter is compatible with Windows Vista, 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 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.
b.
If you are connected to the Internet, click
Check for Updates
. If not, you can
choose to install from the CD.
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 2.0 Adapter into the USB
port.
c.
The Found New Hardware Wizard
opens. Follow the wizard prompts.
3.
Use the Smart Wizard to set up your wireless PC card.
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 Smart Wizard:
Reveals
more information about each network
and makes it easier to troubleshoot
network connection problems.
•
Windows configuration utilities:
See the Windows documentation or
“Using Windows XP and Vista Wireless Configuration Utilities” at:
b.
Click
Next
to accept the Smart Wizard.
You will be prompted to let the wizard help
you connect to a network (recommended).
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.
Note:
Hidden networks do not broadcast
the Network Name (SSID). These
networks are in the drop-down list, but the
Network Name (SSID) is blank.
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 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. Check the status bar.
Hidden Network
Using the Status Bar
The status bar is located at the bottom of the Settings page.
Understanding the Status Bar
Wireless network
Identifies which wireless network you have joined.
Security
•
Locked: security enabled.
•
Unlocked: security not enabled.
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.
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.
•
169.254.x.x or ___.___.___.___ :
The wireless connection to the
router is OK but there is a problem with the router. See the online
help or the
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter
Model WPNT121 User Manual
on the NETGEAR CD.
Wireless
network
Connection status
Security
Find a Network
Channel
Throughput
Signal
strength