NETGEAR WN121T user manual Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet

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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 .

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The wizard initiates your wireless connection. It could take up to a minute for your wireless connection to be established.

5.Use the status bar to verify your wireless connectivity. For more information about connecting, see “Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet” on page 1-6.

Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet

Note: The maximum speed of a USB 2.0 port is 480 Mbps. If your computer has a USB 1.1 port, the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter is limited to that port’s maximum speed, which is 14 Mbps.

The Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter has indicators that show the status of your connection to a wireless network and to the Internet:

Icon: After you install the software, this icon appears on the desktop and in the lower right of the Windows task bar. It is color coded to show the status of the connection. See “Smart Wizard Status Bar” on page 1-7.

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Contents Netgear Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Technical Support Europe EU Declaration of Conformity English Product and Publication Details V2.0, February Contents Chapter Troubleshooting About This Manual Conventions, Formats, and ScopeHow to Use This Manual How to Print this ManualPrinting the Full Manual Xii Chapter Basic Setup What You Need Before You BeginVerify System Requirements Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines What Is in the BoxDefault Wireless Settings Installation V2.0, February Hidden Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet Icon Colors Smart Wizard Status BarInternet connection. See , Wireless Network Performance Upgrading the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Software Removing the SoftwareV2.0, February Network Connections and Wireless Security Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration UtilityViewing Wireless Networks in Your Area Understanding the Smart WizardV2.0, February Finding a Network Profiles Adding ProfilesSetting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router Setting up a Computer-to-Computer Ad Hoc Profile Ping -t 192.168.0.1 and then click OK Starting a Computer-to-Computer Ad Hoc Network Connection Wireless Security Know Your Wireless Network SettingsWireless Network Name Ssid and Security Settings If WEP Authentication is UsedSetting up WEP Encryption Security Setting up WPA2-PSK Security V2.0, February Setting up WPA-PSK Security Advanced Settings Statistics About Chapter Wireless Network Performance Optimizing Wireless PerformanceV2.0, February Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth Overview of Home and Small Office Networking Technologies Broadband InternetWired Ethernet Assessing Your Speed RequirementsV2.0, February Chapter Troubleshooting Troubleshooting TipsAd Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly Appendix BDefault Configuration Settings WirelessTechnical Specifications USBAppendix B Related Documents Document LinkV2.0, February