NETGEAR WG121 - 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter User manual

WG121
54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter
Blazing-fast 54 Mbps Wireless Internet Access with
Superior Range
NETGEAR’s 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter enables 54 Mbps wireless Internet access to
either your desktop or notebook PC. New antenna technology delivers greater range so you
can move extended distances without losing your connection. Setup is now made quick and
easy with a new Smart Wizard install assistant. High-level WEP encryption shields your
network from wireless eavesdroppers without sacrificing performance.
Features a USB 2.0 interface that is up to 40 times faster than USB 1.1 allowing you to realize full
54 Mbps speed. New antenna technology provides superior range above previous-generation
802.11b adapters.
Supports office roaming for notebook PC users for shared broadband Internet access and
resources. Gives you untethered mobility at home, the office, the airport, and other public
hotspots. NETGEAR’s Wireless LAN Manager lets you create profiles that reflect specific
WLAN settings for each place you travel.
The WG121 simply plugs into the external USB port of your PC, eliminating the need to open up
your desktop PC. Gain full mobility with your notebook, or place your desktop anywhere in your
home, without the need to use unsightly Ethernet cables. 802.11g standard compliance ensures
interoperability with existing 802.11b and 802.11g networks. Setup is now made quick and easy
with a new Smart Wizard install assistant.
Sleek, platinum-look casing. Compact design ideal for external placement on any surface. Included
5-ft (1.52m) USB cable lets you locate your adapter where signal is strongest.
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NETGEAR provides 24x7
technical support* in English,
with selected local language
support during office hours.

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NETGEAR
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4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR
E-mail: [email protected]
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* Free basic installation support provided
for 90 days from date of purchase;
optional premium support available.
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Product Specifications
•Wireless Speeds:
-1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and
54 Mbps (auto rate capable); compatible
with 802.11b or 802.11g
•Encryption:
-Hardware-based 40/64-bit & 128-bit
WEP encryption
•Modulation Type:
-Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS)
•Standards Capability:
-PC: USB 2.0 Compliant Windows® 98SE, Me,
2000, and XP Ethernet, RJ-45
•Frequency:
-2.412 ~ 2.462 GHz (US)
-2.412 ~ 2.484 GHz (Japan)
-2.412 ~ 2.472 GHz (Europe ETSI)
-2.457 ~ 2.462 GHz (Spain)
-2.457 ~ 2.472 GHz (France)
•Physical Specifications:
-Dimensions (l x w x h): 4.2 x 3.4 x .94 in
(107 x 87 x 24 mm)
-Weight: .53 lbs (.24 kg)
•Environmental Specifications:
-Operating temperature: 32º to 140º F
(0º to 60º C)
-Operating humidity: 5-95%, noncondensing
•Electromagnetic Compliance:
-FCC Part 15 Class B
•Warranty:
-NETGEAR 1-year warranty
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WG121 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter
System Requirements
-Pentium class PC
-Available USB port
-Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000, or XP
-2 Mbytes of free hard drive space
Package Contents
-WG121 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter
-5-ft (1.52 m) USB cable
-Resource CD
-Installation guide
-Warranty/Support information card
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