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

wide area network

WAN. A long distance link used to extend or connect remotely located local area networks. The Internet is a large WAN.

Wi-Fi

A trade name for the 802.11b wireless networking standard, given by the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance (WECA, see http://www.wi-fi.net), an industry standards group promoting interoperability among 802.11b devices.

Windows Internet Naming Service

WINS. Windows Internet Naming Service is a server process for resolving Windows-based computer names to IP addresses.

If a remote network contains a WINS server, your Windows PCs can gather information from that WINS server about its local hosts. This allows your PCs to browse that remote network using the Windows Network Neighborhood feature.

WINS

WINS. Windows Internet Naming Service is a server process for resolving Windows-based computer names to IP addresses.

Wireless Network Name (SSID)

Wireless Network Name (SSID) is the name assigned to a wireless network. This is the same as the SSID or ESSID configuration parameter.

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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 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 Observing Location and Range Guidelines Two Basic Operating ModesWG121 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 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 Understanding the Configuration Options Chapter ConfigurationUsing Configuration Profiles Configure the wireless Network settings Connecting to an Access Point in Infrastructure ModeHow to Configure an Infrastructure Mode Profile Run the WG121 Configuration UtilityHow 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 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 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 Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking Appendix C Preparing Your PCs for Network AccessConfiguring Windows 98 and Me for TCP/IP Networking Install or Verify Windows Networking ComponentsPreparing 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 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 Numerics Index