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- Page 1 NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10175-01 March 2006...
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Page 2: Technical Support
Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WPNT121 has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to 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 interference that may cause undesired operation. - Page 3 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 WPNT121 product package. Èesky NETGEAR, Inc.
- Page 4 NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da izjavlja, da je ta NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter v1.0, March 2006 NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240...
- Page 5 NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä att denna [utrustningstyp] står I överensstämmelse med WPNT121 March 2006 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 Home English 202-10175-01 v1.0, March 2006...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet ...2-10 The Smart Wizard Status Bar ...2-10 Icon Colors ... 2-11 Removing the Software ...2-12 Upgrading the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Software ...2-12 Chapter 3 Network Connections and Wireless Security Understanding the Smart Wizard ...3-1 Finding a Network ...3-2... - Page 8 Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings ...3-9 Setting up WEP Encryption Security ...3-10 Setting up WPA2-PSK Security ... 3-11 Setting up WPA-PSK Security ...3-13 Advanced Settings ...3-14 Networks Page ...3-14 Statistics Page ...3-16 About Page ...3-17 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Tips ...4-1 Frequently Asked Questions ...4-1 Appendix A...
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Page 9: About This Manual
Audience, Scope, and Conventions This manual assumes that you have basic to intermediate computer and Internet skills. However, tutorial information is provided on the NETGEAR CD, and on the NETGEAR Web site. This manual uses the following typographical conventions: Table 1-1. Typographical conventions... - Page 10 NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual • Printing a Chapter. Use the — Click “PDF of This Chapter” at the top right of any page in the chapter you want to print. A new browser window opens showing the PDF version of the chapter you were viewing.
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Page 11: Basic Setup
The NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 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 Web site at http://www.netgear.com. - Page 12 NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual Table 2-1. A Road Map for How to Get There From Here ... If I Want to... ? What Do I Do? Protect my 1. Enable wireless wireless security for the connection from wireless network.
- Page 13 NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual Table 2-1. A Road Map for How to Get There From Here ... If I Want to... ? What Do I Do? Exchange files 1. Use the Windows between a...
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Page 14: What You Need Before You Begin
NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual Table 2-1. A Road Map for How to Get There From Here ... If I Want to... ? What Do I Do? Use printers in a 1. Use the Windows... -
Page 15: Verify System Requirements
NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual 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 Pentium 300 MHz or higher compatible processor with an available USB 2.0 or 1.1 port. -
Page 16: What's In The Box
— NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 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. - Page 17 NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual 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.
- Page 18 NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual 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.
- Page 19 NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual b. Select the wireless network from the drop-down list, and the wizard records your choice. Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the Network Name (SSID). These networks are included in the drop-down list, but the Network Name (SSID) is blank.
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Page 20: Connecting To Wireless Networks And The Internet
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: •... -
Page 21: Icon Colors
NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual This connection indicator is useful in isolating a problem. For example, if you are connected to a router, but not to the Internet, then check the router’s Internet connection. Connection Indicator... -
Page 22: Removing The Software
RangeMax™ 240 WPNT121 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter option, and follow the screen prompts. Upgrading the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Software Upgrades may be available at the NETGEAR Web site. To install an upgrade, follow these steps. 1. Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wpnt121.asp 2. -
Page 23: Network Connections And Wireless Security
Adapter so that it matches the wireless security settings for your network. Understanding the Smart Wizard Note: These instructions explain how to use the NETGEAR Smart Wizard to change the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter wireless settings. If you use Windows XP, and chose the Windows XP configuration utility during installation, then you must disable it now. -
Page 24: Finding A Network
NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual Finding a Network During the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. After installation you can use the Find a Network button on the Network tab at any time to view the available networks and select the one that you want to use. -
Page 25: Profiles
NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual Profiles The WPNT121 Smart Wizard uses profiles to store all the settings for a particular wireless network. There are two special profile names: Default and Profile. Default: The Profile named Default automatically scans for any available network. You cannot change this profile name. - Page 26 NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual 1. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings page opens. Figure 3-2 2. Enter the network settings. a. In the Network Type section, be sure that Access Point (Infrastructure) is selected.
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Page 27: Setting Up A Computer-To-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile
NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual You can check the status bar in the Smart Wizard for the current connection status. Note: If you cannot connect, see with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on your computers. - Page 28 NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual 3. Save your settings in a Profile. a. Click Save Profile. All the configuration settings are saved in this profile. b. Click Apply. c. Click Close to exit the Smart Wizard, or Cancel to return to the previous settings.
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Page 29: Starting A Computer-To-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection
NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual At this point the connection is established. For more information about using ping, see http://kbserver.netgear.com/kb_web_files/N101453.asp. Note: If you cannot connect, see problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on your computers. -
Page 30: Wireless Security
Smart Wizard detects it. Before you can use that network you must set up the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter with the same SSID, wireless security, and security settings as that network. If you do not know what these are, contact the person who set up the network. -
Page 31: Wireless Network Name (Ssid) And Security Settings
• Network Name (SSID): The Service Set Identification (SSID) identifies the wireless local area network. Any (First available network) is the default WPNT121 wireless network name (SSID). You may customize it using up to 32 alphanumeric characters. Write your customized wireless network name (SSID) on the line below. -
Page 32: Setting Up Wep Encryption Security
Follow the steps below to configure WEP Encryption Security. 1. Run the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Smart Wizard. a. Make sure the software is installed and the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter is connected to the USB port in your computer. -
Page 33: Setting Up Wpa2-Psk Security
Follow the steps below to configure WPA2-PSK Security. 1. Run the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Smart Wizard. a. Make sure the software is installed and the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter is fully inserted in a USB port in your computer. - Page 34 NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual b. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings tab page opens. Figure 3-8 2. Configure the Security settings. a. In the Profile box, select the profile or type in a profile name.
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Page 35: Setting Up Wpa-Psk Security
Follow the steps below to configure WPA-PSK Security. 1. Run the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Smart Wizard. a. Make sure the software is installed and the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter is fully inserted in a USB port in your computer. -
Page 36: Advanced Settings
NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual 3. Save your settings in a Profile. a. Click Save Profile. All the configuration settings are saved in this profile. b. Click Apply. c. Click Close to exit the Smart Wizard. - Page 37 NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual The following buttons are at the bottom of the Networks tab: • Help: Display online help. • Find a Network: Use the wizard to help you connect to a network. See “Finding a Network”...
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Page 38: Statistics Page
NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual Statistics Page The Statistics page provides real time and historical trend information on the data traffic and performance of your wireless adapter. Figure 3-12 • Transmit/Receive Performance (%): A real time graph identifying the total, receive, and transmit utilization as a percentage the total possible. -
Page 39: About Page
NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual About Page The About page displays the current software version information. Figure 3-13 The following information is displayed in the About page: • Regional Domain: This is the region setting for the wireless adapter. The approved channels for the region are automatically scanned. - Page 40 NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual 3-18 v1.0, February 2006...
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Page 41: Troubleshooting
Use the information below to solve common problems you may encounter. Also, please refer to the knowledge base on the NETGEAR Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/productst/wpnt121.asp. Unless you can solve a problem right away, go online and upgrade to the latest firmware for your adapter, using the link above. - Page 42 2. Right click on the connection and select Properties. 3. Click the Wireless Networks tab. 4. Select or clear the WPNT121 “Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings” check box. Did the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter receive a valid IP address from the Wireless Router/AP? The easiest way is to click the System Tray icon to open the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Smart...
- Page 43 Why do I see no more than 54 Mbps on the status bar? The Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter can operate at 240 Mbps. You are probably connecting to a standard 802.11g network. If you use the NETGEAR WPNT834 RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Router you will see network speeds up to 240 Mbps.
- Page 44 NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual Why do I see two Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter icons in the System Tray? If you see two icons in the System Tray at the bottom right corner of the screen, you have an older software version installed on your system and it needs to be removed.
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Page 45: Default Configuration Settings And Technical Specifications
Default Configuration Settings and Technical Default Configuration Settings The following table lists the default settings of your Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter. Feature Smart Wizard Wireless Wireless Communication Wireless Network Name (SSID) Security Network Type Transmission Speed Country/Region Operating Mode Data Rate *. -
Page 46: Technical Specifications
NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual Technical Specifications This table below describes technical specifications for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121. Antennas 2 separate PCB internal antennas Standards 802.11g, 802.11b Radio Data Rate 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 40, 48, 54, 72, 80, 84, 96, 108, 120, 144,... -
Page 47: Appendix B Related Documents
This appendix provides links to reference documents you can use to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product. Document Link Internet Networking and http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm TCP/IP Addressing: Wireless Communications: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm Preparing a Computer for http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wsdhcp/index.htm... - Page 48 NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual Appendix B-2 v1.0, March 2006...