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