Netgear WPNT121 - RangeMax 240 USB 2.0 Adapter driver and firmware
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WPNT121 Installation Guide - Page 1
...UIDE Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Model WPNT121
These setup instructions assume that you will connect to an access point or wireless router.
Estimated Completion 10 minutes.
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Note: The adapter is compatible with Windows XP S2 and Windows 2000 SP4 operating systems. Windows XP SP1 users must upgrade with a Microsoft Hot Fix KB822603 first.
1. First, install the software.
a. Insert the NETGEAR...
WPNT121 Product datasheet - Page 2
... 240 Wireless Router (WPNT834) - RangeMax 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter (WPNT511) - RangeMax Wireless Router (WPN824) - 108 Mbps Wireless Router (WGT624) - 54 Mbps Wireless Router (WGR614) - 54 Mbps Wireless Print Server (WGPS606) - Storage Central (SC101)
Package Contents - RangeMax 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter (WPNT121) - Installation Guide - Resource CD - Warranty/Support information card
WPNT121 User Manual - Page 2
....11 Specifications
Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate.
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...
WPNT121 User Manual - Page 3
...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.
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NETGEAR, Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter...
WPNT121 User Manual - Page 7
... 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 Profiles ...3-3 Adding Profiles ...3-3 Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router 3-3 Setting up a Computer-to...
WPNT121 User Manual - 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.
This chapter describes how to install your Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter and set up...
WPNT121 User Manual - Page 12
... service such as cable modem or DSL.
2. A network with a wireless router or access point connected to the cable/DSL modem.
3. TCP/IP Internet networking software installed and configured on your PC based on the requirements of the Internet service provider
4. An Internet browser.
To use your Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter in Infrastructure Mode, see "Installation Instructions" on page 2-6. To set...
WPNT121 User Manual - Page 15
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.
Note: If you do not have a USB 2.0 port on your computer, the...
WPNT121 User Manual - Page 16
... Box?
The product package should contain the following items: • NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 • Installation Guide • NETGEAR CD, including:
- Driver and Configuration Utility Software - 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...
WPNT121 User Manual - 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.
b. Click the Install Software link and the Smart Wizard starts.
c. Follow the Wizard steps, and ...
WPNT121 User Manual - Page 20
NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 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.
The Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter has indicators that show the status of your connection to a ...
WPNT121 User Manual - Page 22
... Windows Start menu to the Control Panel Add or Remove Program item, select
the 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. Click the latest version...
WPNT121 User Manual - Page 23
... and how to set up wireless security for the Wireless USB 2.0 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...
WPNT121 User Manual - Page 24
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.
Note: Make sure that you know the ...
WPNT121 User Manual - Page 27
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 Chapter 4, "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. Please ...
WPNT121 User Manual - Page 29
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 "Removing the Software" in Chapter 2. Also, for problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might ...
WPNT121 User Manual - Page 41
... USB 2.0 Adapter. After each problem description, instructions are given to help you diagnose and solve the problem. For information about connecting to wireless networks and the Internet, see "Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet" in Chapter 2.
Also, for problems with accessing network resources, the Windows software might not be installed and configured properly on your computers...
WPNT121 User Manual - Page 42
... all computers in your Ad Hoc network are configured with static IP addresses in the same subnet.
How to use the wireless configuration utility that comes with Windows XP During the software installation the wizard prompts you to choose either the NETGEAR Smart Wizard or the Windows configuration utility. Be sure the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter is connected to the USB port in the computer and...
WPNT121 User Manual - Page 43
... the NETGEAR WPNT834 RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Router you will see network speeds up to 240 Mbps. If you are connecting to an 802.11b network, the maximum 802.11b speed is 11 Mbps. 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. PC computers can be upgraded...
WPNT121 User Manual - 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. See "Removing the Software" in Chapter 2 or "Upgrading the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter ...