NETGEAR WN121T user manual Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router

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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 Wizard. The Settings page opens.

Figure 2-4

2.Enter the network settings.

a.In the Network Type section, be sure that Access Point (Infrastructure) is selected.

b.In the Profile box, type the name of the profile.

c.In the Network Name (SSID) field select a network or enter the SSID.

Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly the SSID used by the access point.

3.Save your settings in a Profile.

a.Click Save Profile.

All the configuration settings are saved in this profile.

b.Click Apply.

c.Click Close to exit the wizard, or Cancel to return to the previous settings.

4.Verify wireless connectivity to your 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 What You Need Before You Begin Chapter Basic SetupVerify System Requirements What Is in the Box Observe Wireless Location and Range GuidelinesDefault 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