NETGEAR WN121T user manual Finding a Network

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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 on the Network tab at any time to view the available networks and select the one that you want to use.

Note: Make sure that you know the security settings for the network that you want to use. For example, if WEP is used then you need to know the WEP key. If you use

secure networks frequently, set up profiles for each network with the wireless network and security settings.

Follow the steps below to Find a Network:

1.Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings tab page opens.

2.Click Find a Network.

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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 Verify System Requirements Chapter Basic SetupWhat You Need Before You Begin Default Wireless Settings Observe Wireless Location and Range GuidelinesWhat Is in the Box 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