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    NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10209-02 February 2007
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    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
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    The Netgear WN121T has been tested for body-worn Specific Absorption Rate RF Exposure from radio frequency devices. This model meets the applicable government requirements for exposure Canada. "To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and
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    other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Español [Spanish] Por medio de la presente NETGEAR, Inc. declara que el NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE
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    1999/5/EG. Product and Publication Details Model Number: Publication Date: Product Family: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: Publication Part Number: WN121T February 2007 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T Home English 202-10209-02 v v2
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    vi v2.0, February 2007
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    , Formats, and Scope ix How to Use This Manual x How to Print this Manual ...x Chapter 1 Basic Setup What You Need Before You Begin 1-1 Verify System Requirements 1-1 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines 1-2 What Is in the Box ...1-2 Default Wireless
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    Your Speed Requirements 3-5 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Tips ...4-1 Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly 4-2 Appendix A Default Configuration Settings and Technical Specifications Default Configuration Settings A-1 Technical Specifications A-2 Appendix B Related Documents viii
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    ® 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 computer and Internet skills. Conventions, Formats
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    in Appendix B, "Related Documents". Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. website at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WN121T.asp. How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes the following: • Buttons, and , for browsing forwards or backwards through
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    NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual - 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. • Printing the Full Manual. Use the
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    NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual xii v2.0, February 2007
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    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 NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com. This chapter describes how
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    Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T • Installation Guide • NETGEAR CD, including: - Driver and Configuration Utility Software - NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual (this document) • Warranty and Support information card If any of the parts are incorrect
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    NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual Your Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter factory default basic settings are: • Network Name Service WEP, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-PSK encryption: Disabled Installation The instructions in this chapter are for an Access Point (Infrastructure) installation
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    NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual c. When the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utilities. Figure 1-3 • NETGEAR Smart Wizard: Reveals more information about each network and makes it easier to troubleshoot network connection problems
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    Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual • 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 Next to accept the Smart
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    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 icon appears in the system tray and
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    NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T 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
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    NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual Understanding the Status Bar (continued) Channel or The wireless 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
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    http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wn121t.asp 2. Click the latest version of upgrade. 3. Examine the Release Note. Make sure to read any warnings and Known Problems. 4. Download the upgrade using the link in the Release Note. 5. Follow the Release Note installation instructions. 1-9 v2.0, February
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    NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual 1-10 v2.0, February 2007
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    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
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    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 icon appears on your
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    NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual You can click a column heading to sort. If many networks use the same channel they can interfere with each other. The Status bar shows your
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    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
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    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
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    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 icon to open the Smart
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    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
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    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 is established. For more information about using ping, see http://kbserver.netgear.com/kb_web_files/N101453.asp. 2-8 v2.0, February 2007
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    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 with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on your
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    NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual Wireless Security Many networks use what these are, contact the person who set up the network. The Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter supports the following types of wireless security: • Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 Pre-Shared Key (WPA2-PSK)
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    NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual Service Set Identification (SSID) identifies the wireless local area network. Any (First available network) is the default WN121T button. Not all wireless devices support the passphrase method. • Manual method. These values are not
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    NETGEAR Next 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
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    NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual 3. Select the WEP encryption strength you will 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
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    NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual b. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings tab page opens. Figure 2-10 2. Configure the Security settings. a. In the Profile box, select the
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    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
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    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
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    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. Figure 2-13 • Transmit/
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    NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual About Page The About page displays the current software a different region may violate local laws. • Driver Version: The wireless adapter driver version. • Driver Date: The wireless adapter driver date. • MAC Address: The MAC address
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    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
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    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
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    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 highspeed technologies for network
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    NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual Overview of Home and Small Office Networking 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
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    NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual • Wired Ethernet As Gigabit Ethernet ports become common on 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
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    NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual 3-6 v2.0, February 2007
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    www.netgear.com/support/main.asp. Table 4-1. Troubleshooting Tips Problem Action I 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
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    NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual Table 4-1. Troubleshooting Tips (continued) Problem I can connect to the access point, but not the other computers on the network or to the Internet. Viewing the IP address. No IP address
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    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 Wireless Wireless Communication Wireless Network Name (
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    Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual Technical Specifications This table below describes technical specifications for the NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T. Antennas Standards Radio Data Rate Frequency Power Emissions Bus interface Provided drivers Operating Environment
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    .com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm TCP/IP Addressing Wireless Communications http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm Preparing a Computer for http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wsdhcp/index.htm Network Access Virtual Private Networking http://documentation
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    NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual B-2 v2.0, February 2007
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202-10209-02
February 2007
NETGEAR
, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps
Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter
WN121T User Manual