User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Version v1.
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Declaration of Conformity in Languages of the European Community Finnish: Valmistaja NETGEAR, Inc. vakuuttaa täten että Radio LAN device tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen. Dutch: Hierbij verklaart NETGEAR, Inc. dat het toestel Radio LAN device in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG. French: Par la présente NETGEAR, Inc.
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Contents Chapter 1 About This Manual Audience, Scope, Conventions ......................................................................................1-1 How to Use this Manual ..................................................................................................1-2 How to Print this Manual .................................................................................................1-3 Chapter 2 Introduction About the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 ........................
Connecting to an Access Point in Infrastructure Mode ............................................4-2 How to Configure an Infrastructure Mode Profile .....................................................4-2 Connecting to Another PC in Ad-hoc Mode ....................................................................4-3 How to Configure an Ad-hoc Mode Profile ...............................................................4-3 How to Start a Computer-to-Computer (Ad-Hoc) Network ..................................
Install or Verify Windows Networking Components ................................................. C-6 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP or 2000 ......................................... C-7 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP ..................................................... C-7 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows 2000 .................................................. C-9 Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP or 2000 ...........................................
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User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Chapter 1 About This Manual This chapter introduces the conventions and features of this document. Audience, Scope, Conventions This manual assumes that the reader has basic to intermediate computer and Internet skills. However, tutorial information is provided in the Appendices, on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Resource CD, and on the NETGEAR Web site.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 How to Use this Manual The HTML version of this manual includes these features. 2 1 3 Figure 1-1: HTML version of this manual 1. Left pane. Use the left pane to view the Contents, Index, and Search tabs. To view the HTML version of the manual, you must have a version 4 or later browser with JavaScript enabled. 2. Toolbar buttons. Use the toolbar buttons across the top to navigate, print pages, and more.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 How to Print this Manual To print this manual you man choose one of the following several options, according to your needs. • Printing a “How To” Sequence of Steps in the HTML View. Use the Print button on the upper right of the toolbar to print the currently displayed topic.
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User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Chapter 2 Introduction This chapter introduces the features, package contents, and appearance of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121. About the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 gives you ultimate mobility in your office or while you are traveling.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 The following NETGEAR products can be configured to communicate with the WG121 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter: • • • • • • • • • • WGT624 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WG602 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WGR614 54 Mbps Wireless Router WG511T 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card MA111 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter MA521 802.11b Wireless PC Card ME102 802.11b Wireless Access Point MA311 802.11b Wireless PCI Adapter MR814 802.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 has two interfaces: • The USB 2.0 connector connects to any PC with an available USB port. • The wireless antenna of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 can be adjusted to optimize wireless communications. The LEDs indicate if the WG121 is connected to a powered on PC, and the wireless link condition and signal quality of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Table 2-1. A Road Map for How to Get There From Here If I Want To? What Do I Do? What’s Needed? How Do I? Connect to a wireless network 1. Identify the wireless network name (SSID) and, if used, the wireless security settings. 1. A wireless network To set up the WG121, see Chapter 3, “Basic Setup” and follow the instructions provided. 2. A PC within the operating range of the wireless network.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Table 2-1. If I Want To? A Road Map for How to Get There From Here What Do I Do? Connect to the 1. Activate my Internet over my wireless link wireless and verify my network. network connection. 2. Open an Internet browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. Introduction What’s Needed? How Do I? 1. An active Internet connection like those from cable or DSL service providers.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Table 2-1. If I Want To? A Road Map for How to Get There From Here What Do I Do? What’s Needed? How Do I? Exchange files 1. Use the 1.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Table 2-1. If I Want To? A Road Map for How to Get There From Here What Do I Do? What’s Needed? Use printers in 1. Use the 1. The PC I am using to connect Windows to the wireless network needs a combined Printers and to be configured with the wireless and Fax features to Windows Client and File and wired locate Print Sharing. network. available How Do I? Windows Domain settings are usually managed by corporate computer support groups.
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Chapter 3 Basic Setup This chapter describes how to install your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 and set up basic wireless connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). Advanced wireless network configuration is covered in Chapter 4, “Configuration” in this manual. Note: Indoors, computers can easily connect to 802.11 wireless networks at distances of several hundred feet.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 • Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional, 2000, Me, 98SE or 98 Some versions of Windows may ask for the original Windows operating system installation files to complete the installation of the WG121 driver software. Observing Location and Range Guidelines Computers can connect over wireless networks indoors at a range which vary significantly based on the physical location of the computer with the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 WG121 Default Wireless Configuration 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 will need to identify the wireless configuration and security parameters already defined. Your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Basic Installation Instructions Use the procedure below that corresponds to the version of Windows you are using. For Windows XP Users Installing a WG121 Install the WG121 driver and configuration utility software. a. Power on your PC, let the operating system boot up completely, and log in as needed. b. Insert the Resource CD for the WG121 into your CD-ROM drive. The CD main page shown at the right will load. c.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Install the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121. a. Locate an available USB port on your PC. Connect the USB cable to the WG121 and insert the other end of the cable into the USB slot on your PC. After a short delay, the Found New Hardware Wizard displays. Note: Click Continue Anyway if you are prompted with a Windows XP Logo testing message. b.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Configure your WG121. a. Click the icon in the Windows system tray to open the WG121 Smart Wizard Wireless Settings Utility. The utility opens to the Settings tab page. b. Click here to open the configuration utility. WG121 system tray icon Change the Network Name SSID to match your network.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Verify wireless connectivity to your network. a. Verify that your Connection and Status Monitor information matches your wireless network. b. Check the two LEDs on the WG121: Table 3-1: LED Descriptions LED Wireless USB c. Meaning OFF • The WG121 in not plugged in to the PC. • Power save mode (default from power up or reset). Blink Looking for network association. On Associated or joined with network.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 For Windows 2000 & 98/Me Users Installing a WG121 Install the WG121 driver and configuration utility software. Note: Windows 2000 may require you to be logged on with administrator rights. a. Power on your PC, let the operating system boot up completely, and log in as needed. b. Insert the Resource CD for the WG121 into your CD-ROM drive. The CD main page shown at the right will load. c. Click Install Driver & Utility.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Install the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121. a. Locate an available USB port on your PC. Connect the USB cable to the WG121 and insert the other end of the cable into the USB slot on your PC. After a short delay, the Found New Hardware Wizard displays. Note: Click Yes if you are prompted with a Digital Signature Not Found message. b. Click Finish when done, and if prompted restart your computer. a.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Configure your WG121 and save the Profile. a. Click on the WG121 systray icon to open the WG121 configuration utility. The utility opens to the Settings tab page. b. Click here to open the configuration utility. WG121 system tray icon For the Network Name (SSID), use the default of Any (First available network) or type an SSID for your network.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Verify wireless connectivity to your network. a. Verify that your Connection and Status Monitor information matches your wireless network. b. Check the two LEDs on the WG121: Table 3-2: LED Descriptions LED Wireless USB c. Meaning OFF • The WG121 in not plugged in to the PC. • Power save mode (default from power up or reset). Blink Looking for network association. On Associated or joined with network.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 WG121 Wireless Connection Indicators The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 provides the following three indicators which give you feedback on the status of your wireless connection: • • The two LEDs on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 indicate the condition of wireless link.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors The System Tray (SysTray) resides on one end of the taskbar in the Microsoft Windows desktop. Color Condition Description Red The WG121 has no connection to any wireless node. The WG121 is not able to link to any other wireless node or the link is lost. Check your configuration or try moving to a location where the wireless signal quality is better.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 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 www.netgear.com/support/main.asp. Also, for problems with accessing network resources, the Windows software might not be installed and configured properly on your computers. Please refer to Appendix C, “Preparing Your PCs for Network Access” .
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Note: As of the date of publication of this manual, the Windows XP HotFix #Q815485 can prevent wireless adapters from connecting to the Internet and prevent wireless adapters from reloading a working configuration after a restart of the computer. To see if HotFix #Q815485 is installed, look in Add Remove Programs from the Windows Control Panel. If installed, remove it.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 3. Question: The product literature says the WG121 can operate at 54 Mbps. Why do I see no more than 14 Mbps speed on my WG121? If your computer does not have a USB v2.0 port but rather a USB v1.1 type port, the WG121 will be limited to the maximum speed of the USB v1.1 port. USB v1.1 port maximum speed is 14 Mbps whereas the maximum speed of a USB v2.0 port is 480 Mbps. PC computers can be upgraded with optional add-on USB v2.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Answer: Yes, the WG121 complies with the IEEE 802.11g standards. 9. Question: It is nice to have a browser-based type of Manual on the Resource CD, but how do I get a PDF copy of it, like the Installation Guide? Answer: In the Manual HTML page, there is a PDF button image at the top right hand corner of the web page. Click on the PDF button brings up the PDF file of the entire manual.
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Chapter 4 Configuration This chapter describes how to configure your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 for wireless connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and use the data security encryption features. Note: The instructions in this section refer to the NETGEAR WG121 configuration utility. For Windows XP users to use the NETGEAR configuration utility, the Windows XP configuration utility must be deselected.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 For example, if you use your notebook PC to connect to a wireless network in an office and a wireless network in your home, you can create a profile for each wireless network. Then, you can easily load the profile that has all the configuration settings you need to join the network you are using at the time. There are two types of wireless network connections you can configure: • Infrastructure Mode — uses the 802.11 infrastructure mode.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 a. Type a descriptive name for the Profile in the “Profiles” field. b. Click Save Profile. All the configuration settings are saved in this profile. c. Click Apply. d. Click Close to exit the configuration utility or Cancel to return to the previous settings 4. Verify wireless connectivity to your network.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 d. e. f. Select Ad-hoc for the Network Type. Enter the SSID for the Ad-Hoc network. Click Apply. 2. Save your settings in a Profile. Type a descriptive name in the “Profiles” field. b. Click Save Profile. All the configuration settings are saved in this profile. c. Click Apply. d. Click Close to exit the configuration utility. 3. Configure the PC network settings. a. a.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Figure 4-2: Ping test results At this point the connection is established. You may need to reboot in certain Windows operating systems such as Windows 98. Note: If you cannot connect, see the “Troubleshooting” on page 3-14. 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.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 How to Start a Computer-to-Computer (Ad-Hoc) Network 1. Fill in the Network Name (SSID). 2. Select the Computer-to-computer (Ad-Hoc) network type. 3. Click Initiate Ad-Hoc. The Ad-Hoc Setting dialog box will appear. 4. Choose the wireless settings for your Ad-Hoc computer-to-computer network.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 • Wireless Network Name (SSID): The Service Set Identification (SSID) identifies the wireless local area network. Any (First available network) is the default WG121 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. Note: The SSID in the wireless access point is the SSID you configure in the wireless USB adapter.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 b. Enter the SSID. This is also called the Wireless Network Name. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is configured in the access point. Tip: You can click the Networks tab to view a list of the available wireless networks and their SSIDs at your location. 3. Save your settings in a Profile. 4. a. Type a descriptive name in the “Profiles” field. b. Click Save Profile.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Statistics Page The Statistics page provides real time and historical trend information on the data traffic and performance of your wireless adapter. • Transmit/Receive Performance (%): A real time graph identifying the total, receive, and transmit utilization as a percentage the total possible. • Total/Receive/Transmit Graph: Identifies the trend of transmit/receive data communications over time.
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Appendix A Technical Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121. Antennae Standards Radio Data Rate Frequency Power Emissions Bus interface Provided drivers Dimensions Weight Operating Environment Encryption Warranty Technical Specifications 2 Integrated internal diversity antennas 802.11g, 802.11b 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps (Auto Rate Sensing) 2.4GHz to 2.5GHz CCK and OFDM Modulation) 3.
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Appendix B Wireless Networking Basics This chapter provides an overview of Wireless networking. Wireless Networking Overview The WG121 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter conforms to the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.11b standard for wireless LANs (WLANs) and a product update will bring the WG121 into conformance to the 802.11g standard when it is ratified. On an 802.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup) In an ad hoc network, computers are brought together as needed; thus, there is no structure or fixed points to the network - each node can generally communicate with any other node. There is no Access Point involved in this configuration.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 802.11 Authentication The 802.11 standard defines several services that govern how two 802.11 devices communicate. The following events must occur before an 802.11 Station can communicate with an Ethernet network through an access point such as the one built in to the WG121: 1. Turn on the wireless station. 2. The station listens for messages from any access points that are in range. 3.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 802.11 Authentication Open System Steps Access Point (AP) 1) Authentication request sent to AP 2) AP authenticates IN TER N ET Cable/DSL ProSafeWirelessVPN Security Firewall PWR W LA N ACT FVM318 100 Enable LNK/ACT 1 Client attempting to connect MODEL LO CA L LNK TEST 2 3 4 5 6 7 3) Client connects to network 8 Cable or DLS modem Figure 4-3: 802.
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User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Key Size The IEEE 802.11 standard supports two types of WEP encryption: 40-bit and 128-bit. The 64-bit WEP data encryption method, allows for a five-character (40-bit) input. Additionally, 24 factory-set bits are added to the forty-bit input to generate a 64-bit encryption key. (The 24 factory-set bits are not user-configurable). This encryption key will be used to encrypt/decrypt all data transmitted via the wireless interface.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Note: Whatever keys you enter for an AP, you must also enter the same keys for the client adapter in the same order. In other words, WEP key 1 on the AP must match WEP key 1 on the client adapter, WEP key 2 on the AP must match WEP key 2 on the client adapter, etc. Note: The AP and the client adapters can have different default WEP Keys as long as the keys are in the same order.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 The radio frequency channels used are listed in Table 4-1: Table 4-1. 802.11b and g Radio Frequency Channels Channel Center Frequency Frequency Spread 1 2412 MHz 2399.5 MHz - 2424.5 MHz 2 2417 MHz 2404.5 MHz - 2429.5 MHz 3 2422 MHz 2409.5 MHz - 2434.5 MHz 4 2427 MHz 2414.5 MHz - 2439.5 MHz 5 2432 MHz 2419.5 MHz - 2444.5 MHz 6 2437 MHz 2424.5 MHz - 2449.5 MHz 7 2442 MHz 2429.5 MHz - 2454.5 MHz 8 2447 MHz 2434.
Appendix C Preparing Your PCs for Network Access This appendix describes how to prepare your PCs to connect to the Internet through the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121. For adding file and print sharing to your network, please consult the Windows help information included with the version of Windows installed on each computer on your network.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 1. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Network icon. The Network window opens, which displays a list of installed components: You must have an Ethernet adapter or an WG121, the TCP/IP protocol, and the Client for Microsoft Networks.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 a. b. c. d. 3. Click the Add button. Select Client, and then click Add. Select Microsoft. Select File and Print Sharing for Microsoft Networks, and then click OK. Restart your PC for the changes to take effect.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Verify the following settings as shown: • Client for Microsoft Network exists • Ethernet adapter is present • TCP/IP is present • Primary Network Logon is set to Windows logon Click on the Properties button. The following TCP/IP Properties window will display.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 By default, the IP Address tab is open on this window. • Verify the following: Obtain an IP address automatically is selected. If not selected, click in the radio button to the left of it to select it. This setting is required to enable the DHCP server to automatically assign an IP address. • Click OK to continue. Restart the PC. Repeat these steps for each PC with this version of Windows on your network.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 2. Type winipcfg, and then click OK. The IP Configuration window opens, which lists (among other things), your IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. 3. From the drop-down box, select your Ethernet adapter. The window is updated to show your settings, which should match the values below if you are using the default TCP/IP settings that NETGEAR recommends for connecting through a router or gateway: • The IP address is between 192.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP or 2000 You will find there are many similarities in the procedures for different Windows systems when using DHCP to configure TCP/IP. The following steps will walk you through the configuration process for each of these versions of Windows. DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP Locate your Network Neighborhood icon. • Select Control Panel from the Windows XP Start Menu.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Now you should be at the Local Area Network Connection Status window. This box displays the connection status, duration, speed, and activity statistics. Administrator logon access rights are needed to use this window. • Click the Properties button to view details about the connection. The TCP/IP details are presented on the Support tab page. • Select Internet Protocol, and click Properties to view the configuration information.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Verify that Obtain an IP address automatically radio button is selected and that the Obtain DNS server address automatically radio button is selected. • Click the OK button. This completes the DHCP configuration in Windows XP. Repeat these steps for each PC with this version of Windows on your network.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box appears. Verify that you have the correct Ethernet card selected in the Connect using: box and that the following two items are displayed and selected in the box of “Components checked are used by this connection:” • • Client for Microsoft Networks and Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Click OK.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP or 2000 To check your PC’s TCP/IP configuration: 1. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, and then click Run. The Run window opens. 2. Type cmd and then click OK. A command window opens 3.
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Glossary Use the list below to find definitions for technical terms used in this manual. 10BASE-T IEEE 802.3 specification for 10 Mbps Ethernet over twisted pair wiring. 100BASE-Tx IEEE 802.3 specification for 100 Mbps Ethernet over twisted pair wiring. 802.11b IEEE specification for wireless networking at 11 Mbps using direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS) technology and operating in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2.5GHz. 802.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Domain Name A descriptive name for an address or group of addresses on the Internet. Domain names are of the form of a registered entity name plus one of a number of predefined top level suffixes such as .com, .edu, .uk, etc. For example, in the address mail.NETGEAR.com, mail is a server name and NETGEAR.com is the domain.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Like UDP/IP, IPX is a datagram protocol used for connectionless communications. Higher-level protocols, such as SPX and NCP, are used for additional error recovery services. ISP Internet service provider. Internet Protocol The main internetworking protocol used in the Internet. Used in conjunction with the Transfer Control Protocol (TCP) to form TCP/IP.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 router A device that forwards data between networks. An IP router forwards data based on IP source and destination addresses. Routing Information Protocol RIP. A protocol in which routers periodically exchange information with one another so that they can determine minimum distance paths between sources and destinations. router A device that forwards data between networks.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 wide area network WAN. A long distance link used to extend or connect remotely located local area networks. The Internet is a large WAN. Wi-Fi A trade name for the 802.11b wireless networking standard, given by the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance (WECA, see http://www.wi-fi.net), an industry standards group promoting interoperability among 802.11b devices. Windows Internet Naming Service WINS.
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Index Numerics W 802.11b 1 WEP 4, 6, 2 Wi-Fi 1 A Windows, configuring for IP routing 1, 6 ad-hoc mode 2 winipcfg utility 5 Wired Equivalent Privacy.
