NETGEAR WN121T User Manual

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v2.0, February 2007
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, 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”.
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 VPN firewall and connect.
Verify System Requirements
Before installing the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter, 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.
•A CD drive.
• 5 MB of free hard disk space.
• Windows Vista, Windows XP SP1 with KB822603 hot fix, Windows XP SP2, or Windows
2000 SP4.
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.

NETGEAR WN121T Specifications

Wireless Speeds

802.11b speeds	1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps
802.11g speeds	6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps
802.11n draft speeds	6, 6.5, 13, 13.5, 19.5, 26, 27, 39, 40.5, 53, 54, 58.5, 65, 78, 81, 104, 108, 117, 121.5, 130, 135, 162, 216, 243, 270, 300 Mbps

Weight and Dimensions

dimensions	103.99 x 91.98 x 16 mm
weight	2.59 oz (73.6 g)