NETGEAR user manual Install the Netgear 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121

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User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121

Install the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121.

a.Locate an available USB port on your PC. Connect the USB cable to the WG121 and insert the other end of the cable into the USB slot on your PC.

After a short delay, the Found New Hardware Wizard displays.

Note: Click Continue Anyway if you are prompted with a Windows XP Logo testing message.

b.Next you will be prompted to enable the NETGEAR Smart Wireless Settings Utility configuration utility.

Click Yes to accept this option.

If you choose No, you must read the Windows XP documentation for an explanation of how to use the Windows XP wireless network configuration utility

c.Click Finish when done, and if prompted restart your computer.

You will see the WG121 system tray icon on the lower right portion of the Windows task bar.

Add New Hardware Wizard

Note: If the USB port in your computer is not a USB v2.0 type port but rather a USB v1.1 type port, you will see a “HI_SPEED USB Device Plugged into non-I-SPEED USB Hub” message. The WG121 will work but the USB v1.1 port maximum speed is 14 Mbps whereas the maximum speed of a USB v2.0 port is 480 Mbps. So, when the WG121 is connected to a USB v1.1 port, the communications speed will be limited to the maximum of the USB v1.1 port.

Enable NETGEAR Utility Configuration

WG121 System Tray Icon

Basic Setup

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Contents NETGEAR, Inc Technical Support FCC Information to User Export Restrictions Requirements For Operation in the European Community Page Vii Viii Contents Appendix C Preparing Your PCs for Network Access Glossary Index Xii Contents Audience, Scope, Conventions Chapter About This ManualHtml version of this manual How to Use this ManualHow to Print this Manual About This Manual Chapter Introduction About the Netgear 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121Key Features and Related Netgear Products What’s in the Box? Road Map for ‘How to Get There From Here’ Road Map for How to Get There From Here Netgear 54 Mbps Exchange files Use printers Introduction Verifying System Requirements Chapter Basic SetupWhat You Need Before You Begin Observing Location and Range Guidelines Two Basic Operating ModesWG121 Default Wireless Configuration Settings Install the WG121 driver and configuration utility software Basic Installation InstructionsFor Windows XP Users Installing a WG121 Install the Netgear 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Configure your WG121 LED Descriptions Verify wireless connectivity to your networkClick Install Driver & Utility For Windows 2000 & 98/Me Users Installing a WG121Found New Hardware Wizard WG121 System Tray Icon Profile Configure your WG121 and saveVerify wireless connectivity to your network Interpreting the LED on the WG121 WG121 Wireless Connection IndicatorsColor Condition Description Interpreting System Tray Icon ColorsBasic Tips TroubleshootingClick Windows XP Hotfix SP2 Q815485, and then click Remove Troubleshooting Frequently Asked QuestionsBasic Setup Basic Setup Basic Setup Using Configuration Profiles Chapter ConfigurationUnderstanding the Configuration Options How to Configure an Infrastructure Mode Profile Connecting to an Access Point in Infrastructure ModeRun the WG121 Configuration Utility Configure the wireless Network settingsHow to Configure an Ad-hoc Mode Profile Connecting to Another PC in Ad-hoc ModeWindows Run program dialog box Configure the PC network settingsPing test results How to Start a Computer-to-Computer Ad-Hoc Network Enabling Wireless Security FeaturesConfigure the Security settings How to Configure WEP Encryption SecuritySave your settings in a Profile Statistics Advanced SettingsConfiguration FCC, CE Appendix a Technical SpecificationsTechnical Specifications Infrastructure Mode Appendix B Wireless Networking BasicsWireless Networking Overview Network Name Extended Service Set Identification Essid Authentication and WEPAd Hoc Mode Peer-to-Peer Workgroup Open System Authentication AuthenticationAuthentication Open System Steps Do Not Use WEP Authentication Shared Key StepsKey Size WEP Configuration OptionsWireless Channels Radio frequency channels used are listed in Table Configuring Windows 98 and Me for TCP/IP Networking Appendix C Preparing Your PCs for Network AccessInstall or Verify Windows Networking Components Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP NetworkingPreparing Your PCs for Network Access Locate your Network Neighborhood icon Choose Settings, and then Control PanelPrimary Network Logon is set to Windows logon Verifying TCP/IP Properties Selecting Windows’ Internet Access MethodConfiguring Windows 2000 or XP for TCP/IP Networking Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP orTCP/IP details are presented on Support tab Right click on Local Area Connection and select Properties Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in WindowsVerify that Obtain an IP address Obtain an IP address automatically is selected Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP or Preparing Your PCs for Network Access Glossary DSL Internet service provider Ssid Wins Glossary Numerics Index