NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual

If the network uses security, then the Smart Wizard detects it.

b.Follow the Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for saving a Profile.

c.After you have reviewed the settings, click Finish.

The icon appears in the system tray and on the desktop; and the Settings page opens .

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The wizard initiates your wireless connection. It could take up to a minute for your wireless connection to be established.

5.Use the status bar to verify your wireless connectivity. For more information about connecting, see “Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet” on page 1-6.

Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet

Note: The maximum speed of a USB 2.0 port is 480 Mbps. If your computer has a USB 1.1 port, the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter is limited to that port’s maximum speed, which is 14 Mbps.

The Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter has indicators that show the status of your connection to a wireless network and to the Internet:

Icon: After you install the software, this icon appears on the desktop and in the lower right of the Windows task bar. It is color coded to show the status of the connection. See “Smart Wizard Status Bar” on page 1-7.

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