User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121
3.Question: The product literature says the WG121 can operate at 54 Mbps. Why do I see no more than 14 Mbps speed on my WG121?
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. PC computers can be upgraded with optional
4.Question: Why does the utility kept asking me to Save my settings when I’m trying to close the utility?
Answer: This is because you’ve made changes to the settings and the utility is offering you the chance to save the changes. If you want to avoid these Profile setting prompts, simply hit Apply before you Close the utility program.
5.Question: Why doesn’t Ad Hoc mode work correctly after I enter a SSID and click Apply?
Answer: You need to click the Initiate Ad Hoc button before you click Apply. Here is how you start an Ad Hoc network:
a.Fill in the Network Name (SSID).
b.Select the
c.Click initiate Ad Hoc.
d.Accept default settings or make proper changes and click OK
e.Click on Apply
Note: Be sure all computers in your Ad Hoc network are configured with static IP address in the same subnet.
6.Question: How do I know if my WG121 card has received a valid IP address from my Wireless Router/AP?
Answer: One easy way is to open up the WG121 utility program and check the “IP Address” in the About page.
7.Question for XP Professional and XP Home users only: How do I use XP’s own Wireless configuration utility that came with the OS?
Answer: The NETGEAR WG121 software is designed in such way that user will be asked to choose one of the utility programs during initial software installation. Be sure the WG121 is connected to the PC and follow these instructions to change your selection. Go to Control Panel> Network Connections> Wireless Network Connection > Properties> Wireless Networks tab> for the WG121 and check or uncheck “Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings”.
8.Question: Is this WG121 IEEE 802.11g standards compliant?
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