NETGEAR WN121T - RangeMax Next Wireless-N USB 2.0... User manual

202-10209-01
August 2006
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps
Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter
WN121T User Manual

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Technical Support
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make changes to the products described in this document without notice.
NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit
layout(s) described herein.
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Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications
Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic,
building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate.
Safety and Regulatory Notices
FCC Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
FCC Caution:
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate this equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
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•This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This
equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
Canadian Department of Communications Industry Canada (IC) Notice
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B
est conforme à la norme NMB-003 et CNR-210 du Canada.
“To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from
windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to
licensing.”
“Pour empêcher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l’objet d’une licence, il doit être utilisé à
l’intérieur et devrait être placé loin des fenêtres afin de fournir un écran de blindage maximal. Si le matériel (ou son
antenne d’émission) est installé à l’extérieur, il doit faire l’objet d’une licence.”
Europe - EU Declaration of Conformity
A printed copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity certificate for this product is provided in the WN121T product
package.
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provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
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noteikumiem.
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WN121T está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva
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ES.
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1999/5/ES.

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Product and Publication Details
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Adapter WN121T tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä
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1999/5/EG.
Model Number: WN121T
Publication Date: August 2006
Product Family: Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter
Product Name: NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T
Home or Business Product: Home
Language: English
Publication Part Number: 202-10209-01

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Contents
About This Manual
Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats .................................................................. ix
How to Print this Manual .................................................................................................... x
Chapter 1
Basic Setup
A Road Map for “How to Get There From Here” ............................................................1-1
What You Need Before You Begin ..................................................................................1-4
Verify System Requirements ....................................................................................1-5
Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines ..................................................1-5
What’s in the Box? ...................................................................................................1-6
Default Wireless Settings .........................................................................................1-6
Installation Instructions ...................................................................................................1-6
Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet ......................................................1-10
The Smart Wizard Status Bar .................................................................................1-10
Icon Colors ............................................................................................................. 1-11
Removing the Software ................................................................................................1-12
Upgrading the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Software .....................................................1-12
Chapter 2
Network Connections and Wireless Security
Understanding the Smart Wizard ...................................................................................2-1
Finding a Network ...........................................................................................................2-2
Profiles ............................................................................................................................2-3
Adding Profiles .........................................................................................................2-3
Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router ........................................2-3
Setting up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile ....................................................2-5
Starting a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection ...........................2-7
Wireless Security ............................................................................................................2-8
Know Your Wireless Network Settings .....................................................................2-9
Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings ................................................2-10

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Setting up WEP Encryption Security ............................................................................ 2-11
Setting up WPA2-PSK Security ....................................................................................2-12
Setting up WPA-PSK Security ......................................................................................2-14
Advanced Settings .................................................................................................2-15
Networks Page .............................................................................................................2-15
Statistics Page ..............................................................................................................2-17
About Page ...................................................................................................................2-18
Chapter 3
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Tips ......................................................................................................3-1
Frequently Asked Questions ..........................................................................................3-1
Appendix A
Default Configuration Settings and Technical Specifications
Default Configuration Settings ....................................................................................... A-1
Technical Specifications ................................................................................................. A-2
Appendix B
Related Documents

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About This Manual
The NETGEAR®RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual describes
how to install, configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0
Adapter WN121T. The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate
computer and Internet skills.
Conventions, Formats and Scope
The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in the following paragraphs:
•Typographical Conventions. This manual uses the following typographical conventions:
•Formats. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages:
Italics Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names
Bold User input
Fixed Screen text, file and server names, extensions, commands, IP addresses
Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest.
Tip: This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources.
Warning: Ignoring this type of note may result in a malfunction or damage to the
equipment.
Danger: This is a safety warning. Failure to take heed of this notice may result in
personal injury or death.

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•Scope. This manual is written for the Next 300 Mbps WN121T Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter
according to these specifications:
For more information about network technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website in
Appendix B, “Related Documents”.
How to Print this Manual
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Chapter 1
Basic Setup
The NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T lets you connect a PC
computer to wireless networks. It is designed for PC computers running Microsoft Windows. For
information about product features and compatible NETGEAR products, please see the
NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com.
This chapter describes how to install your Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter and set up basic wireless
connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). Advanced wireless network set up is
covered in Chapter 2, “Network Connections and Wireless Security”.
A Road Map for “How to Get There From Here”
Wireless technology has removed one of the barriers to networking—running wires. Wireless
technology also adds issues such as range, interference, signal quality, and security to the picture.
The table below shows how to complete common tasks with a network: connecting to a wireless
network, using security, connecting to the Internet, exchanging files with other computers, and
using printers in the combined wireless and wired network.
Table 1-1. A Road Map for How to Get There From Here ...
If I Want to... ? What Do I Do? What Is Needed? How Do I?
Connect to a
wireless
network
1. Get the wireless
network name (SSID)
and, if used, the
wireless security
settings.
2. Set up the Wireless
USB 2.0 Adapter with
the settings from
Step 1.
1. A wireless network
2. A computer within the
operating range of the
wireless network.
For set up, see “Installation
Instructions” on page 1-6 and
follow the instructions.
For wireless network range,
see “Observe Wireless
Location and Range
Guidelines” on page 1-5.
For wireless networking, see
the Web link to “Wireless
Communications:” in
Appendix B.

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Protect my
wireless
connection from
snooping,
hacking, or
information
theft.
1. Enable wireless
security for the
wireless network.
2. Set up wireless
security for your
Wireless USB 2.0
Adapter to match the
network.
3. Use Windows
security features.
1. A wireless network with
authentication and WEP,
WPA-PSK, or WPA2-PSK
encryption enabled.
2. Wireless networking
equipment such as the
WN121T that supports
these security features.
To use wireless security
features, see “Internet
Networking and TCP/IP
Addressing:” in Appendix B
and set up your WN121T
accordingly.
Note: Secure Internet sites such as banks and online merchants use encryption security built into Web
browsers. Wireless security features that you implement are in addition to those on secure Internet sites.
Connect to the
Internet over my
wireless
network.
1. Activate my wireless
link and verify my
network connection.
2. Open an Internet
browser such as
Internet Explorer or
Netscape Navigator.
1. An Internet service such as
cable modem or DSL.
2. A network with a wireless
router or access point
connected to the cable/
DSL modem.
3. TCP/IP Internet networking
software installed and
configured on your PC
based on the requirements
of the Internet service
provider
4. An Internet browser.
To use your Wireless USB 2.0
Adapter in Infrastructure
Mode, see “Installation
Instructions” on page 1-6.
To set up a Profile, see.
“Profiles” on page 2-3.
For TCP/IP See the Web link
to “Internet Networking and
TCP/IP Addressing:” in
Appendix B.
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Exchange files
between a
wirelessly
connected
computer and
other computers
in a combined
wireless and
wired network.
1. Use the Windows
Network
Neighborhood feature
to browse for
computers in the
combined wireless
and wired network.
2. Browse the hard drive
of a computer in the
network to locate the
directory or files you
want to work with.
3. Use the Windows
Explorer functions to
exchange files
between the
computers.
1. The computer that
connects to the wireless
network must be
configured with:
• Windows Client and File
and Print Sharing
• The same Windows
Workgroup or Domain
settings as the other
Windows computers in
the combined wireless
and wired network.
2. When Windows prompts
for security access rights
such as login user name/
password, you must enter
them.
3. If Windows ‘peer’
Workgroup networking is
used, the drive, file system
directory, or file need to be
enabled for sharing.
Windows Domain settings are
usually managed by corporate
computer support groups.
Windows Workgroup settings
are commonly managed by
individuals who set up small
networks in their homes, or
small offices.
For TCP/IP see the Web link
to “Internet Networking and
TCP/IP Addressing:” in
Appendix B.
For assistance with setting up
Windows networking, refer to
the PC Networking Tutorial on
the NETGEAR CD and the
Help information provided in
the Windows system you are
using.
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What You Need Before You Begin
You need to verify that your computer meets the minimum system requirements and identify the
wireless network settings of the wireless network where you will connect before you can set up
your wireless USB adapter and connect.
Use printers in a
combined
wireless and
wired network.
1. Use the Windows
Printers and Fax
features to locate
available printers in
the combined
wireless and wired
network.
2. Use the Windows
Add a Printer wizard
to add access to a
network printer from
the PC you are using
to wirelessly connect
to the network.
3. From the File menu of
an application such
as Microsoft Word,
use the Print Setup
feature to direct your
print output to the
printer in the network.
1. The computer that you are
using to connect to the
wireless network needs to
be configured with:
• Windows Client and File and
Print Sharing
• The same Windows
Workgroup or Domain
settings as the other
Windows computers in the
combined wireless and wired
network.
2. Any Windows networking
security access rights such
as login user name/
password that have been
assigned in the Windows
network must be provided
when Windows prompts for
such information.
3. If so-called Windows ‘peer’
networking is being used,
the printer needs to be
enabled for sharing.
Windows Domain settings are
usually managed by corporate
computer support groups.
Windows Workgroup settings
are commonly managed by
individuals who want to set up
small networks in their homes,
or small offices.
For assistance with setting up
Windows networking, refer to
the PC Networking Tutorial on
the NETGEAR CD and the
Help information provided in
the Windows system you are
using.
For help with setting up
printers in Windows, refer to
the Help and Support
information that comes with
the version of the Windows
operating systems you are
using.
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Verify System Requirements
Before installing the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter, please make sure that these minimum
requirements have been met. You must have a computer with:
• A Pentium300 MHz or higher compatible processor with an available USB 2.0 or 1.1 port.
•ACDdrive.
• 5 MB of free hard disk space.
• Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP SP1 with KB822603 hot fix, Windows XP SP2.
Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines
Computers can connect over wireless networks indoors at a range which vary significantly based
on the location of the computer with the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter. For best results, avoid
potential sources of interference, such as:
• Large metal surfaces
• Microwave ovens
• 2.4 GHz Cordless phones
In general, wireless devices can communicate through walls. However, if the walls are constructed
with concrete, or have metal, or metal mesh, the effective range will decrease if such materials are
between the devices.
Note: If you do not have a USB 2.0 port on your computer, the throughput of the
Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter is limited to the 14 Mbps of the USB 1.1 standard.
Note: Windows XP users must have SP2 installed or the KB822603 Hot fix for SP1,
which fixes the USB 2.0 Host controller driver. Go to the following link to install
the Hot fix: http://www.microsoft.com

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What’s in the Box?
The product package should contain the following items:
• NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T
•Installation Guide
•NETGEAR CD, including:
— Driver and Configuration Utility Software
— NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual
• Warranty and Support information card
If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the
carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the product.
Default Wireless Settings
If this is a new wireless network installation, use the factory default settings to set up the network
and verify wireless connectivity. If this is an addition to an existing wireless network, you need the
wireless network and wireless security settings that are already defined.
Your Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter factory default basic settings are:
• Network Name Service Set Identification (SSID): Any (First available network)
• Network Mode (Infrastructure or Ad-hoc): Infrastructure
• Data security WEP, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-PSK encryption: Disabled
The section below provides instructions for setting up the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter for basic
wireless connectivity to an access point.
Installation Instructions
The instructions in this chapter are for an Access Point (Infrastructure) installation. Wireless
security, advanced settings, and Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) instructions are covered in
Chapter 2, “Network Connections and Wireless Security”.
Note: In order for the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter to communicate with a wireless
access point or wireless adapter, all devices must be set up to use the same
wireless network name (SSID).

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Follow the instructions below to install the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter.
1. First, install the software.
a. Insert the NETGEAR CD in your
computer’s CD drive. If the CD main
page does not appear, double-click
autorun.exe on the CD.
b. Click the Install Software link and the
Smart Wizard starts.
c. Follow the Wizard steps, and click Next
to continue.
d. When the Installation Complete
message appears, click Next.
Figure 1-1
2. Now, connect the Wireless USB 2.0
Adapter.
a. Locate an available USB port on your
computer.
b. Insert the end of the cable on the
Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter into the USB
port.
Figure 1-2

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3. For Windows XP users, choose the wizard.
If you use Windows 2000, skip to Step 4,
below.
a. Choose the NETGEAR Smart Wizard
(recommended) or the Windows XP
Configuration utility.
If you choose the Windows XP option,
then you must read the Windows XP
documentation for instructions.
b. Click Next to accept the NETGEAR
Smart Wizard.
Figure 1-3
4. Use the Smart Wizard to set up your
Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter
a. When prompted, click Next to let the
wizard help you connect to a network
(recommended).
Figure 1-4