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Chapter About This Manual
Contents
Basic Setup
Configuration
Appendix A
Technical Specifications
Wireless Networking Basics
Preparing Your PCs for Network Access
DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP
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Install or Verify Windows Networking Components
DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP or
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Audience, Scope, Conventions
Chapter About This Manual
How to Use this Manual
How to Print this Manual
About This Manual
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121
Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products
About the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121
Chapter 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’
Appendix B, “Wireless
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Chapter 3, “Basic Setup” and
“Connecting to an Access
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Introduction
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A Road Map for How to Get There From Here
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless
Introduction
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121
What You Need Before You Begin
Chapter Basic Setup
Verifying System Requirements
Observing Location and Range Guidelines
Two Basic Operating Modes
WG121 Default Wireless Configuration Settings
For Windows XP Users Installing a WG121
Basic Installation Instructions
Install 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
WG121 Resource CD
For Windows 2000 & 98/Me Users Installing a WG121
Install the WG121 driver and configuration utility software
c. Click Install Driver & Utility
Found New Hardware Wizard
Install the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121
Profile
Configure your WG121 and save the
Verify wireless connectivity to your network
Interpreting the LED on the WG121
WG121 Wireless Connection Indicators
Description
Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors
Color
Condition
Basic Tips
Troubleshooting
b. Click Windows XP Hotfix SP2 Q815485, and then click Remove
Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions
a. Fill in the Network Name SSID
Answer Yes, the WG121 complies with the IEEE 802.11g standards
Basic Setup
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Understanding the Configuration Options
Chapter Configuration
Using Configuration Profiles
2. Configure the wireless Network settings
Connecting to an Access Point in Infrastructure Mode
How to Configure an Infrastructure Mode Profile
1. Run the WG121 Configuration Utility
1. Run the WG121 Configuration Utility
Connecting to Another PC in Ad-hoc Mode
How to Configure an Ad-hoc Mode Profile
4. Verify wireless connectivity to your network
3. Configure the PC network settings
2. Save your settings in a Profile
Figure 4-2 Ping test results
How to Start a Computer-to-Computer Ad-Hoc Network
Enabling Wireless Security Features
Identifying the Wireless Network Name SSID and WEP Security Settings
1. Run the WG121 Configuration Utility
How to Configure WEP Encryption Security
2. Configure the Security settings
4. Select the WEP encryption strength you will use. The choices are
3. Save your settings in a Profile
Statistics Page
Advanced Settings Page
Configuration
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Technical Specifications
Appendix A Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications
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Wireless Networking Overview
Appendix B Wireless Networking Basics
Infrastructure Mode
Network Name Extended Service Set Identification ESSID
Authentication and WEP
Ad Hoc Mode Peer-to-Peer Workgroup
Open System Authentication
802.11 Authentication
3 Client connects to network Client attempting to connect
802.11 Authentication Open System Steps
1 Authentication request sent to AP 2 AP authenticates
Access Point AP
the data
1. Do Not Use WEP The
Key Size
WEP Configuration Options
Wireless Channels
The radio frequency channels used are listed in Table
Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking
Appendix C Preparing Your PCs for Network Access
Configuring Windows 98 and Me for TCP/IP Networking
Install or Verify Windows Networking Components
2. Double-click the Network icon
Locate your Network Neighborhood icon
Choose Settings, and then Control Panel
Client for Microsoft Network exists Ethernet adapter is present
Verify the following settings as shown
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Preparing Your PCs for Network Access
Verifying TCP/IP Properties
Selecting Windows’ Internet Access Method
Install or Verify Windows Networking Components
Configuring Windows 2000 or XP for TCP/IP Networking
DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP
DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP or
Locate your Network Neighborhood icon
Click the Properties button to view details about the connection
Verify that Obtain an IP address
DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows
Right 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 or
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Preparing Your PCs for Network Access
Glossary
Glossary
Domain Name
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Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
Glossary
Internet service provider
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Glossary
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Wireless Network Name SSID
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Wi-Fi
Windows Internet Naming Service
Glossary
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Numerics
Index