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Note: If this page does not
automatically load, browse
to the CD and doubleclick on autorun.exe.

54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121

These basic setup instructions assume that you will connect to an access
point using no security options. Please refer to the online help and the
User’s Guide on the 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Resource CD for
instructions on configuring security, Ad-Hoc mode, or advanced options.
Estimated Completion Time: 5-15 minutes.

to open the Smart Wizard Wireless Utility.
c.

Click the Install Driver & Utility link.

d.

Follow the InstallShield Wizard steps, and click Finish.
If prompted to restart your computer, do so.

install the WG121 54 Mbps Wireless
2 Next,
USB 2.0 Adapter
a.

Minimum System Requirements

Connect the USB cable to the WG121 and plug the other end of
the cable in to a USB port on your PC. After a short delay, the
Found New Hardware Wizard displays.

Before installing the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter
WG121, please make sure that your computer system has the following:
•

A Windows PC with a USB port.

•

Windows® 98/ME/2000/XP. Some versions of Windows will ask for
the Windows Installation CD-ROM during installation.

•

At least 5 Megabytes disk space.

Windows XP Basic Installation
install the WG121 software
1 First,
a. Power on your PC, let the operating system boot up completely,

Follow the InstallShield Wizard steps, and click Finish. If
prompted to restart your computer, do so. You will see the
WG121 system tray icon on the lower right portion of the
Windows task bar.

configure your WG121 and save the profile
3 Now,
a. Click the WG121 icon
in the Windows system tray

Installation Guide
Follow these steps to install your WG121.

c.

Note: If a Windows XP logo
testing warning message appears,
click Continue Anyway
to proceed.

b.

You will be prompted to enable the NETGAR Smart Wizard
Wireless Utility.

The utility opens to the Settings tab page.
b.

Change the Network Name SSID to match your network.
Tip: To view the available wireless networks, use the dropdown
list or the Networks tab and choose the one you want.

c.

Click Apply to activate the connection.
Tip: Create work and home profiles. Then, activate whichever
one you need for your current location.

verify wireless network connectivity
4 Finally,
a. Verify that the status monitor information at the bottom of the
utility matches your wireless network.

and log in as needed.
b.

Insert the 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Resource CD for
the WG121 into your CD-ROM drive. The CD main page
shown will load.
Click Yes to accept this option.
If you choose No, read the Windows XP documentation for
an explantion of how to use the Windows XP wireless
network configuration utility.

b.

Check with WG121 LEDs: both lights on indicates a good
connection; if the right light is on and the left light is blinking, it
means attempting to connect; and if both lights are off, it means
the adapter is not plugged in.

c.

Verify connectivity to the Internet or network resources.

Note: If you are unable to connect, see the troubleshooting tips in the
Basic Installation section of the User’s Guide on the 54 Mbps Wireless
USB 2.0 Adapter Resource CD.

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Windows 2000, Me or 98 Basic Installation

b.

Technical Support

install the WG121 software
1 First,
a. Power on your notebook, let the operating system boot up

Follow the InstallShield Wizard steps, and click Finish. If
prompted to restart your computer, do so.

c.

You will now see the WG121 system tray icon in the lower
right portion of the Windows task bar.

PLEASE REFER TO THE SUPPORT INFORMATION CARD THAT
SHIPPED WITH YOUR PRODUCT.

completely, and log in as needed.
b.

Insert the 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Resource CD for
the WG121 into your CD-ROM drive. The CD main page
shown below will load.

configure your WG121 and save the profile
3 Now,
a. Click the WG121 icon
in the Windows system tray
to open the Smart Wizard Wireless Utility.

Note: If this page does not
automatically load, browse
to the CD and double-click
on autorun.exe.

Click the Install Driver & Utility link.

d.

Follow the InstallShield Wizard steps, click Finish. If prompted
to restart your computer, do so.

install the WG121 54 Mbps Wireless
2 Next,
USB 2.0 Adapter
Connect the USB cable to the WG121 and plug the other end of
the cable in to a USB port on your PC.
Note: If Windows 2000
displays a Digital Signature Not
Found warning, click Yes to
continue the installation.

Support Information
Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR (For US & Canada only) - 24 x7 phone support
See Support information card for other countries.
E-mail: support@NETGEAR.com (24 x 7 online support)
www.NETGEAR.com

b.

c.

August 2003

Click Apply to activate the connection.
Tip: Create work and home profiles. Then, activate whichever
one you need for your current location.

verify wireless network connectivity
4 Finally,
a. Verify that the status monitor information at the bottom of the
utility matches your wireless network

c.
*M-10205-01*

Change the Network Name SSID to match your network.
Tip: To view the available wireless networks, use the dropdown
list or the Networks tab and choose the one you want.

b.

M-10205-01

NETGEAR, INC.

The utility opens to the Settings tab page.

c.

a.

By registering your product at www.NETGEAR.com/register, we can
provide you with faster expert technical support and timely notices of
product and software upgrades.

Check with WG121 LEDs: both lights on indicates a good
connection; if the right light is on and the left light is blinking, it
means attempting to connect; and if both lights are off, it means
the adapter is not plugged in.
Verify connectivity to the Internet or network resources

Note: If you are unable to connect, see the troubleshooting tips in the
Basic Installation section of the User’s Guide on the 54 Mbps Wireless
USB 2.0 Adapter Resource CD.

Attention: This product is certified for Switzerland and all EU-countries.
©2003 NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR, the Netgear logo, The Gear Guy. Everybody’s
Connecting and Auto Uplink are trademarks or registered trademarks of Netgear, Inc. in the
United States and/or other countries. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Other brand and
product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Information is subject to change without notice. All rights reserved.



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