NETGEAR user manual Configure your WG121 and save, Profile

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

Configure your WG121 and save the

Profile.

a.Click on the WG121 systray icon to open the WG121 configuration utility.

The utility opens to the Settings tab page.

b.For the Network Name (SSID), use the default of Any (First available network) or type an SSID for your network.

Tip: As an alternative to typing in the SSID, you can use the drop-down list or the Networks tab to view the available wireless networks, and choose the one you want.

c.Click Apply to activate the connection.

d.You can also enter a profile name and click Save Profile to store the current settings.

Tip: If you use your desktop PC to connect to a wireless network at work and at home, create profiles called work and home. Then, activate whichever one you need for wherever you are located.

Click here to open the configuration utility.

WG121 system tray icon

WG121 Configuration Utility

Note: The NETGEAR default settings are Infrastructure mode, with Any (first available network that replies) for the wireless network name SSID, and WEP disabled. If your WLAN settings are different from the NETGEAR default settings, you will not connect. Set up your WG121 accordingly.

Note: This procedure assumes you are connecting to a wireless network which is not using WEP security. If your network includes WEP settings, click the Security tab page and configure the WG121 accordingly. For help with these steps, click the Help button in the WG121 Configuration Utility to view context- sensitive

help information, or see “Enabling Wireless Security Features” on page 4-6.

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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 Chapter About This Manual Audience, Scope, ConventionsHow to Use this Manual Html version of this manualHow to Print this Manual About This Manual Key Features and Related Netgear Products About the Netgear 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121Chapter Introduction 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 What You Need Before You Begin Chapter Basic SetupVerifying System Requirements Two Basic Operating Modes Observing Location and Range GuidelinesWG121 Default Wireless Configuration Settings For Windows XP Users Installing a WG121 Basic Installation InstructionsInstall the WG121 driver and configuration utility software Install the Netgear 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Configure your WG121 Verify wireless connectivity to your network LED DescriptionsFor Windows 2000 & 98/Me Users Installing a WG121 Click Install Driver & UtilityFound New Hardware Wizard WG121 System Tray Icon Configure your WG121 and save ProfileVerify wireless connectivity to your network WG121 Wireless Connection Indicators Interpreting the LED on the WG121Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors Color Condition DescriptionTroubleshooting Basic TipsTroubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions Click Windows XP Hotfix SP2 Q815485, and then click RemoveBasic Setup Basic Setup Basic Setup Understanding the Configuration Options Chapter ConfigurationUsing Configuration Profiles Run the WG121 Configuration Utility Connecting to an Access Point in Infrastructure ModeHow to Configure an Infrastructure Mode Profile Configure the wireless Network settingsConnecting to Another PC in Ad-hoc Mode How to Configure an Ad-hoc Mode ProfileConfigure the PC network settings Windows Run program dialog boxPing test results Enabling Wireless Security Features How to Start a Computer-to-Computer Ad-Hoc NetworkHow to Configure WEP Encryption Security Configure the Security settingsSave your settings in a Profile Advanced Settings StatisticsConfiguration Appendix a Technical Specifications FCC, CETechnical Specifications Wireless Networking Overview Appendix B Wireless Networking BasicsInfrastructure Mode Ad Hoc Mode Peer-to-Peer Workgroup Authentication and WEPNetwork Name Extended Service Set Identification Essid Authentication Open System AuthenticationAuthentication Open System Steps Authentication Shared Key Steps Do Not Use WEPWEP Configuration Options Key SizeWireless Channels Radio frequency channels used are listed in Table Install or Verify Windows Networking Components Appendix C Preparing Your PCs for Network AccessConfiguring Windows 98 and Me for TCP/IP Networking Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP NetworkingPreparing Your PCs for Network Access Choose Settings, and then Control Panel Locate your Network Neighborhood iconPrimary Network Logon is set to Windows logon Selecting Windows’ Internet Access Method Verifying TCP/IP PropertiesConfiguring Windows 2000 or XP for TCP/IP Networking Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP or Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XPTCP/IP details are presented on Support tab Verify that Obtain an IP address Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in WindowsRight click on Local Area Connection and select Properties 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 Index Numerics