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

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  • Page 1 NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10209-01 August 2006...
  • Page 2 In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to 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.
  • 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 WN121T product package. Èesky tímto prohlašuje, že tento...
  • Page 4 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE. Latviski Ar šo deklarç, ka NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter [Latvian] atbilst Direktîvas 1999/5/EK bûtiskajâm prasîbâm un citiem ar to saistîtajiem WN121T noteikumiem. Lietuviø...
  • Page 5 1999/5/EG. Product and Publication Details WN121T Model Number: August 2006 Publication Date: Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Product Family: NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T Product Name: Home Home or Business Product: English Language: 202-10209-01 Publication Part Number:...
  • Page 6 v1.0, August 2006...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    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...
  • Page 8 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 ..................

  • Page 9: About This Manual

    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.

  • Page 10: How To Print This Manual

    NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual • Scope. This manual is written for the Next 300 Mbps WN121T Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter according to these specifications: Product Version NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T...
  • Page 11 NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual – Click the print icon in the upper left of the window. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature.
  • Page 12 NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual v1.0, August 2006...

  • Page 13: Basic Setup

    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.
  • Page 14 NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual 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? Protect my To use wireless security 1.
  • Page 15 NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual 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? Exchange files Windows Domain settings are 1.

  • Page 16: What You Need Before You Begin

    NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual 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? Use printers in a Windows Domain settings are 1.

  • Page 17: Verify System Requirements

    NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T 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 18: What's In The Box

    — 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.
  • Page 19 NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T 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 20 NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T 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 21 NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual b. Select the wireless network from the drop-down list, and the wizard records your choice. Note: Hidden networks do not Hidden broadcast the Network Name (SSID). These networks are included in the drop-down list, but the Network Name (SSID) is blank.

  • Page 22: Connecting To Wireless Networks And The Internet

    NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual 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.

  • Page 23: Icon Colors

    NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T 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.

  • Page 24: Removing The Software

    You can remove the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter software in these two ways: • Navigate the Windows Start menu to the Next 300 Mbps WN121T Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter program group, select the uninstall option, and follow the screen prompts.

  • Page 25: 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 26: Finding A Network

    NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T 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 27: Profiles

    NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual Profiles The WN121T 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 28 NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual 1. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings page opens. Figure 2-2 2. Enter the network settings. a. In the Network Type section, be sure that Access Point (Infrastructure) is selected.

  • Page 29: Setting Up A Computer-To-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile

    NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual You can check the status bar in the Smart Wizard for the current connection status. Note: If you cannot connect, see Chapter Chapter 3, “Troubleshooting. Also, for 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 NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual 1. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings page opens. 2. Enter the network settings. a. Select Computer-to- Computer (Ad Hoc) for the Network Type. b. Select or enter the Network Name (SSID) for the Ad Hoc network.

  • Page 31: Starting A Computer-To-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection

    NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual You can use the ping utility to verify your wireless connection: a. On the Windows taskbar click Start, and then click Run. b. Assuming the target PC is configured with 192.168.0.1 as its IP address, type...

  • Page 32: Wireless Security

    NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual 3. Click Initiate Ad Hoc. The Ad Hoc Setting dialog box opens: Figure 2-6 4. In the Start Ad Hoc field, choose the wireless standard (802.11a, 802.11b, or 802.11g) for your Ad Hoc computer-to-computer network.

  • Page 33: Know Your Wireless Network Settings

    NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm In addition to the wireless security features, networks should use LAN network security features such as requiring a user name and password to access the shared resources in the network.

  • Page 34: 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 WN121T 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 35: Setting Up Wep Encryption Security

    NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual 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 36: Setting Up Wpa2-Psk Security

    NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual 4. Select the WEP encryption strength you will use. The choices are: • 64-bit WEP data encryption • 128-bit WEP data encryption Note: The 128-bit encryption keys require more processing, and slow performance slightly.
  • Page 37 NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual b. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings tab page opens. Figure 2-8 3. Configure the Security settings. a. In the Profile box, select the profile or type in a profile name.

  • Page 38: Setting Up Wpa-Psk Security

    NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual 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 39: Advanced Settings

    NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual 4. 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 40 NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T 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”...

  • Page 41: Statistics Page

    NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T 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 2-12 • Transmit/Receive Performance (%): A real time graph identifying the total, receive, and transmit utilization as a percentage the total possible.

  • Page 42: About Page

    NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual About Page The About page displays the current software version information. 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 43: Troubleshooting

    Use the information below to solve common problems you may encounter. Also, please refer to the knowledge base on the NETGEAR website at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wn121t.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 44 2. Right click on the connection and select Properties. 3. Click the Wireless Networks tab. 4. Select or clear the WN121T “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 45 NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual I cannot connect to the AP that I want from the Networks browser list. The access point is available and there is good signal strength. There are a few possibilities: •...
  • Page 46 NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T 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.

  • Page 47: Default Configuration Settings And Technical Specifications

    Appendix A Default Configuration Settings and Technical Specifications Default Configuration Settings The following table lists the default settings of your Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter. Feature Description Enabled Smart Wizard Wireless Wireless Communication Enabled Wireless Network Name (SSID) Any (will connect to first wireless network that responds) Security Disabled Network Type...

  • Page 48: Technical Specifications

    NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual Technical Specifications This table below describes technical specifications for the NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T. Antennas 2 separate PCB internal antennas Standards 802.11n Draft, 802.11g, 802.11b Radio Data Rate •...

  • Page 49: Appendix B Related Documents

    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 50 NETGEAR Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T User Manual Appendix B-2 v1.0, August 2006...

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