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NETGEAR Install the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121, Found New Hardware Wizard

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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 Yes if you are prompted with a Digital Signature Not Found message.

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

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

Found New Hardware Wizard

Note: If your computer does not have a USB v2.0 port but rather a USB v1.1 type port, the WG121 will be limited to the maximum speed of the USB v1.1 port. USB v1.1 port maximum speed is 14 Mbps whereas the maximum speed of a USB v2.0 port is 480 Mbps.

WG121 System Tray Icon

Basic Setup

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Contents

NETGEAR, Inc User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121Statement of Conditions Technical SupportNETGEAR, INC. Support Information E-mail support@netgear.comRegulatory Compliance Information FCC Information to UserFCC Guidelines for Human Exposure Declaration Of ConformityExport Restrictions Europe - EU Declaration of ConformityNETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Requirements For Operation in the European Community Operation Using 2.4 GHz Channels in FranceMetropolitan Regions with Eased Restrictions in 2.4GHz Band Page Declaration of Conformity in Languages of the European Community Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulationsviii Basic Setup ContentsConfiguration Chapter About This ManualWireless Networking Basics Technical SpecificationsPreparing Your PCs for Network Access Appendix AInstall or Verify Windows Networking Components ContentsDHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP or DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XPContents Audience, Scope, Conventions Chapter About This ManualHow to Use this Manual How to Print this Manual About This Manual User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121About the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Key Features and Related NETGEAR ProductsChapter Introduction NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Resource CD, including What’s in the Box?A Road Map for ‘How to Get There From Here’ A Road Map for How to Get There From Here User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121Chapter 3, “Basic Setup” and Appendix B, “WirelessA Road Map for How to Get There From Here User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121Installation Instructions” on “Connecting to an AccessExchange files A Road Map for How to Get There From Here User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless IntroductionIntroduction User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121Chapter Basic Setup What You Need Before You BeginVerifying System Requirements Observing Location and Range Guidelines Two Basic Operating ModesWG121 Default Wireless Configuration Settings Basic Installation Instructions For Windows XP Users Installing a WG121Install 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 Install the WG121 driver and configuration utility software For Windows 2000 & 98/Me Users Installing a WG121c. Click Install Driver & Utility WG121 Resource CDFound New Hardware Wizard Install the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121Profile Configure your WG121 and save theVerify wireless connectivity to your network Interpreting the LED on the WG121 WG121 Wireless Connection IndicatorsColor Interpreting System Tray Icon ColorsCondition DescriptionBasic Tips Troubleshootingb. Click Windows XP Hotfix SP2 Q815485, and then click Remove Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questionsa. Fill in the Network Name SSID Answer Yes, the WG121 complies with the IEEE 802.11g standards User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Basic Setup3-18 Chapter Configuration Understanding the Configuration OptionsUsing Configuration Profiles How to Configure an Infrastructure Mode Profile Connecting to an Access Point in Infrastructure Mode1. Run the WG121 Configuration Utility 2. Configure the wireless Network settingsHow to Configure an Ad-hoc Mode Profile Connecting to Another PC in Ad-hoc Mode4. Verify wireless connectivity to your network 1. Run the WG121 Configuration Utility3. Configure the PC network settings 2. Save your settings in a ProfileFigure 4-2 Ping test results Enabling Wireless Security Features How to Start a Computer-to-Computer Ad-Hoc NetworkIdentifying the Wireless Network Name SSID and WEP Security Settings How to Configure WEP Encryption Security 1. Run the WG121 Configuration Utility2. Configure the Security settings 4. Select the WEP encryption strength you will use. The choices are 3. Save your settings in a ProfileStatistics Page Advanced Settings PageUser Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Configuration4-10 Technical Specifications Appendix A Technical SpecificationsTechnical Specifications User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121Appendix B Wireless Networking Basics Wireless Networking OverviewInfrastructure Mode Authentication and WEP Network Name Extended Service Set Identification ESSIDAd Hoc Mode Peer-to-Peer Workgroup Open System Authentication 802.11 Authentication1 Authentication request sent to AP 2 AP authenticates 802.11 Authentication Open System StepsAccess Point AP 3 Client connects to network Client attempting to connectthe data 1. Do Not Use WEP TheKey Size WEP Configuration OptionsWireless Channels The 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 Networking2. Double-click the Network icon Locate your Network Neighborhood icon Choose Settings, and then Control PanelUser Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Verify the following settings as shownPreparing Your PCs for Network Access Client for Microsoft Network exists Ethernet adapter is presentVerifying TCP/IP Properties Selecting Windows’ Internet Access MethodInstall or Verify Windows Networking Components Configuring Windows 2000 or XP for TCP/IP NetworkingDHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP or DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XPLocate your Network Neighborhood icon Click the Properties button to view details about the connection DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows Verify that Obtain an IP addressRight click on Local Area Connection and select Properties Obtain an IP address automatically is selected 3. Type ipconfig /all Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP orC-12 Preparing Your PCs for Network AccessGlossary GlossaryDynamic Host Configuration Protocol User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121Glossary Domain NameInternet service provider User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121Glossary User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121Wi-Fi User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121Windows Internet Naming Service Wireless Network Name SSIDGlossary User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121Numerics Index