NETGEAR WN121T User Manual

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v2.0, February 2007
Contents
About This Manual
Conventions, Formats, and Scope ................................................................................... ix
How to Use This Manual ................................................................................................... x
How to Print this Manual .................................................................................................... x
Chapter 1
Basic Setup
What You Need Before You Begin ..................................................................................1-1
Verify System Requirements ....................................................................................1-1
Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines ..................................................1-2
What Is in the Box ....................................................................................................1-2
Default Wireless Settings .........................................................................................1-2
Installation ......................................................................................................................1-3
Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet ........................................................1-6
Icon Colors ...............................................................................................................1-7
Smart Wizard Status Bar ..........................................................................................1-7
Removing the Software ..................................................................................................1-9
Upgrading the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Software .......................................................1-9
Chapter 2
Network Connections and Wireless Security
Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility ...........................................................2-1
Understanding the Smart Wizard ...................................................................................2-2
Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area ........................................................................2-2
Finding a Network ...........................................................................................................2-4
Profiles ............................................................................................................................2-5
Adding Profiles .........................................................................................................2-5
Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router ........................................2-6
Setting up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile ....................................................2-7
Starting a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection ...........................2-9
Wireless Security ..........................................................................................................2-10

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)