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