User's Manual

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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 ...............................2-1
Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products ............................................................2-1
What’s in the Box? ..........................................................................................................2-2
A Road Map for ‘How to Get There From Here’ .............................................................2-3
Chapter 3
Basic Setup
What You Need Before You Begin ..................................................................................3-1
Verifying System Requirements ...............................................................................3-1
Observing Location and Range Guidelines ..............................................................3-2
Two Basic Operating Modes ...........................................................................................3-2
WG121 Default Wireless Configuration Settings ............................................................3-3
Basic Installation Instructions .........................................................................................3-4
For Windows XP Users Installing a WG121 .............................................................3-4
For Windows 2000 & 98/Me Users Installing a WG121 ...........................................3-8
WG121 Wireless Connection Indicators .......................................................................3-12
Interpreting the LED on the WG121 .......................................................................3-12
Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors .....................................................................3-13
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................3-14
Basic Tips ...............................................................................................................3-14
Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions .......................................................3-15
Chapter 4
Configuration
Understanding the Configuration Options ......................................................................4-1
Using Configuration Profiles ...........................................................................................4-1