Contents
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Contents
Chapter 1
About This Manual
Audience, Scope, Conventions
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1-1
How to Use this Manual
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1-2
How to Print this Manual
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1-3
Chapter 2
Introduction
About the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121
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2-1
Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products
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2-1
What’s in the Box?
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2-2
A Road Map for ‘How to Get There From Here’
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2-3
Chapter 3
Basic Setup
What You Need Before You Begin
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3-1
Verifying System Requirements
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3-1
Observing Location and Range Guidelines
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3-2
Two Basic Operating Modes
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3-2
WG121 Default Wireless Configuration Settings
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3-3
Basic Installation Instructions
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3-4
For Windows XP Users Installing a WG121
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3-4
For Windows 2000 & 98/Me Users Installing a WG121
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3-8
WG121 Wireless Connection Indicators
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3-12
Interpreting the LED on the WG121
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3-12
Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors
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3-13
Troubleshooting
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3-14
Basic Tips
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3-14
Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions
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3-15
Chapter 4
Configuration
Understanding the Configuration Options
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4-1
Using Configuration Profiles
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4-1