Declaration Of Conformity
We NETGEAR, Inc., 4500 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054, declare under our sole responsibility that the model WG121 Cardbus Card Wireless Adapter complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Regulatory Compliance Information
This section includes user requirements for operating this product in accordance with National laws for usage of radio spectrum and operation of radio devices. Failure of the end-user to comply with the applicable requirements may result in unlawful operation and adverse action against the end-user by the applicable National regulatory authority. NOTE: This product's firmware limits operation to only the channels allowed in a particular Region or Country. Therefore, all options described in this user's guide may not be available in your version of the product.
FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States
Radio Frequency Interference Warnings & Instructions This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following methods: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an electrical outlet on a circuit different from that which the radio receiver is connected
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Tested to Comply with FCC Standards

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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. It frees you from traditional Ethernet wiring and helps you create a wireless network for sharing your broadband cable or DSL Internet access among multiple PCs in and around your home. It is designed for PC computers running Microsoft Windows. It is a USB 2.0 device and works is backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. Its auto-sensing capability allows high packet transfer at up to 54 Mbps for maximum throughput or dynamic range shifting to lower speeds due to distance or operating limitations in an environment with a lot of electromagnetic interference. The WG121 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter provides reliable, standards-based 802.11g 54 Mbps WLAN connectivity that is protected with industry-standard security. It works with Windows 98, Me, 2000, and XP operating systems.
Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products
The WG121 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter provides the following features: Reliable IEEE 802.11g and b standards-based wireless technology. 54 Mbps high speed data transfer. Wireless nodes negotiate to operate in the optimal data transfer rate. In a noisy environment or when the distance between the wireless nodes is far, the wireless nodes automatically fall back to operate at lower transfer rates. High level of data encryption using128-bit Shared Key WEP data encryption method. A lower level of data encryption or no data encryption is available to simplify your network setup or to improve data transfer rate.

User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Table 2-1.
If I Want To? Connect to a wireless network
What Do I Do? 1. Identify the wireless network name (SSID) and, if used, the wireless security settings. 2. Set up the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 with the settings from step 1. Whats Needed? 1. A wireless network 2. A PC within the operating range of the wireless network. For guidelines about the range of wireless networks, see Observing Location and Range Guidelines on page 3-2. How Do I? To set up the WG121, see Chapter 3, Basic Setup and follow the instructions provided. To learn about wireless networking technology, see Appendix B, Wireless Networking Basics for a general introduction.
Protect my 1. Assure that the 1. A wireless network with wireless wireless authentication and WEP connection from network has encryption enabled. snooping, security 2. Wireless networking hacking, or features equipment that supports WEP information enabled. encryption, such as the theft. 2. Configure my WG121 and all NETGEAR WG121 with wireless networking products. the security settings of the wireless network. 3. Use Windows security features.
To learn about wireless networking security, see Authentication and WEP on page B-2. To use WEP security features, see Enabling Wireless Security Features on page 4-6 and configure your WG121 accordingly.
Note: Secure Internet sites such as banks and online merchants use encryption security built into browsers like Internet Explorer and Netscape. Any wireless networking security features you might implement are in addition to those already in place on secure Internet sites.

If I Want To?

What Do I Do? Whats Needed? 1. An active Internet connection like those from cable or DSL service providers. 2. A wireless network connected to the cable or DSL Internet service through a cable/DSL router as illustrated in Connecting to an Access Point in Infrastructure Mode on page 4-2. How Do I? To configure your WG121 in Infrastructure Mode, see Basic Installation Instructions on page 3-4, and locate the section for your version of Windows.
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.

Click Start, point to Control Panel, and then double-click

Add/Remove Programs.

b. c. d. e.
Click Windows XP Hotfix (SP2) Q815485, and then click Remove. You may receive an error message that states that some program on the computer may not work correctly if the update is removed. You may ignore this error message, and then click Yes to remove the update. Restart your computer and rerun the Smart Display Setup Wizard.
This should solve your connection issue. You can restore this hotfix by following the link below:
URL: http://microsoft.com/downloads/ details.aspx?FamilyId=009D8425-CE2B-47A4-ABEC-274845DC9E91&display lang=en
Question: The product literature says the WG121 can operate at 54 Mbps. Why do I see no more than 11 Mbps speed on my WG121 Smart Configuration Utility status line? Answer: If you are connecting to an 802.11b network, the maximum 802.11b speed is 11 Mbps.
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 v2.0 adapters that provide one or more USB v2.0 ports.
Question: Why does the utility kept asking me to Save my settings when Im trying to close the utility? Answer: This is because youve made changes to the settings and the utility is offering you the chance to save the changes. If you want to avoid these Profile setting prompts, simply hit Apply before you Close the utility program.
Question: Why doesnt Ad Hoc mode work correctly after I enter a SSID and click Apply? Answer: You need to click the Initiate Ad Hoc button before you click Apply. Here is how you start an Ad Hoc network:

a. b. c. d. e.

Fill in the Network Name (SSID). Select the Computer-to-Computer (Ad-Hoc) network Type. Click initiate Ad Hoc. Accept default settings or make proper changes and click OK Click on Apply
Note: Be sure all computers in your Ad Hoc network are configured with static IP address in the same subnet.

Question: How do I know if my WG121 card has received a valid IP address from my Wireless Router/AP? Answer: One easy way is to open up the WG121 utility program and check the IP Address in the About page.
Question for XP Professional and XP Home users only: How do I use XPs own Wireless configuration utility that came with the OS? Answer: The NETGEAR WG121 software is designed in such way that user will be asked to choose one of the utility programs during initial software installation. Be sure the WG121 is connected to the PC and follow these instructions to change your selection. Go to Control Panel> Network Connections> Wireless Network Connection > Properties> Wireless Networks tab> for the WG121 and check or uncheck Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings.
Question: Is this WG121 IEEE 802.11g standards compliant?
Answer: Yes, the WG121 complies with the IEEE 802.11g standards.
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. You can also Print, Email, Bookmark pages using the appropriate icons next to the PDF button.

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. If you did not enable the NETGEAR utility when you installed the WG121 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter, open the network connections from the system tray icon, click the Properties button, click the Wireless Networks tab and then clear the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings check box.
Understanding the Configuration Options
The WG121 configuration utility provides a complete and easy to use set of tools to: Configure wireless settings. Monitor wireless network connections. Save your settings in configuration profiles.
The section below introduces these capabilities of the configuration utility.
Using Configuration Profiles
The WG121 configuration utility uses profiles to store all the configuration settings for a particular wireless network. You can store multiple profiles and recall the one which matches the network you want to join.

Configuration

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. Ad-hoc Mode uses the 802.11 ad-hoc mode

How to Configure an Ad-hoc Mode Profile
Note: Ad-hoc mode will not work using DHCP settings. Ad-hoc mode requires either static IP addresses (such as 192.168.0.1). For instructions on setting up static IP addresses on a Windows PC, refer to the PC Networking Tutorial included on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Resource CD. Follow the instructions below to configure an Ad-hoc mode profile. 1. Run the WG121 Configuration Utility. Make sure the WG121 software is installed and the WG121 is connected to your PC. b. Open the configuration utility by clicking on the WG121 icon in the Windows system tray. c. Click the Settings tab.

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.
Configure each PC with either a static IP address or with the IPX protocol. Note: For instructions on configuring static IP addresses, refer to the networking tutorial on your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Resource CD.

Restart the PCs.

4. Verify wireless connectivity between your peer devices. Verify connectivity by using the Ping program:
On the Windows taskbar click the Start button, and then click Run.
Figure 4-1: Windows Run program dialog box
Assuming the target PC is configured with 192.168.0.1 as its IP address, type ping -t 192.168.0.1 and then click OK. This will cause a continuous ping to be sent to the device with the 192.168.0.1 static IP address. The ping response should change to reply.
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. Please refer to Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking on page C-1.
How to Start a Computer-to-Computer (Ad-Hoc) Network

Use the procedures below to configure basic security settings in the WG121.
How to Configure WEP Encryption Security
Follow the steps below to configure WEP Encryption Security. 1. Run the WG121 Configuration Utility.
2. Configure the Security settings.
Select the Use WEP Encryption check box.
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.

a. b. c. d. 4.

Type a descriptive name in the Profiles field. Click Save Profile. All the configuration settings are saved in this profile. Click Apply. Click Close to exit the configuration utility.
Select the WEP encryption strength you will use. The choices are: 64-bit WEP data encryption 128-bit WEP data encryption Note: Larger encryption keys require more processing and may slow the communications response times.
Select Create with Passphrase and enter the passphrase. The configuration utility will automatically generate the WEP keys. Note: The characters are case sensitive. Be sure to use the same passphrase for all the wireless devices in the network. If the passphrase method is not available in the other devices, you must manually enter the keys to match exactly what is in the access point and other 802.11b wireless devices.
The Default Key setting must match what is set in the access point and the other 802.11 wireless devices. Click Apply for the changes to take effect.

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. Transmit Statistics: Identifies transmit megabits per second (Mbps), transmit packets per second (Tx Packets/s), total transmitted packets, and transmit errors. Receive Statistics: Identifies receive megabits per second (Mbps), receive packets per second (Rx Packets/s), total received packets, and received errors.

Infrastructure Mode

With a wireless Access Point, you can operate the wireless LAN in the infrastructure mode. This mode provides wireless connectivity to multiple wireless network devices within a fixed range or area of coverage, interacting with wireless nodes via an antenna. In the infrastructure mode, the wireless access point converts airwave data into wired Ethernet data, acting as a bridge between the wired LAN and wireless clients. Connecting multiple Access Points via a wired Ethernet backbone can further extend the wireless network coverage. As a mobile computing device moves out of the range of one access point, it moves into the range of another. As a result, wireless clients can freely roam from one Access Point domain to another and still maintain seamless network connection.
Wireless Networking Basics
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. This mode enables you to quickly set up a small wireless workgroup and allows workgroup members to exchange data or share printers as supported by Microsoft networking in the various Windows operating systems. Some vendors also refer to ad hoc networking as peer-to-peer group networking. In this configuration, network packets are directly sent and received by the intended transmitting and receiving stations. As long as the stations are within range of one another, this is the easiest and least expensive way to set up a wireless network.
Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID)
The Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID) is one of two types of Service Set Identification (SSID). In an ad hoc wireless network with no access points, the Basic Service Set Identification (BSSID) is used. In an infrastructure wireless network that includes an access point, the ESSID is used, but may still be referred to as SSID. An SSID is a thirty-two character (maximum) alphanumeric key identifying the name of the wireless local area network. Some vendors refer to the SSID as network name. For the wireless devices in a network to communicate with each other, all devices must be configured with the same SSID.

Authentication and WEP

The absence of a physical connection between nodes makes the wireless links vulnerable to eavesdropping and information theft. To provide a certain level of security, the IEEE 802.11 standard has defined two types of authentication methods, Open System and Shared Key. With Open System authentication, a wireless PC can join any network and receive any messages that are not encrypted. With Shared Key authentication, only those PCs that possess the correct authentication key can join the network. By default, IEEE 802.11 wireless devices operate in an Open System network. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption is used when the wireless devices are configured to operate in Shared Key authentication mode. There are two shared key methods implemented in most commercially available products, 64-bit and 128-bit WEP data encryption.

WEP Configuration Options
The WEP settings must match on all 802.11 devices that are within the same wireless network as identified by the SSID. In general, if your mobile clients will roam between access points, then all of the 802.11 access points and all of the 802.11 client adapters on the network must have the same WEP settings.
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. In other words, the AP can use WEP key 2 as its default key to transmit while a client adapter can use WEP key 3 as its default key to transmit. The two devices will communicate as long as the APs WEP key 2 is the same as the clients WEP key 2 and the APs WEP key 3 is the same as the clients WEP key 3.

Wireless Channels

IEEE 802.11b and g wireless nodes communicate with each other using radio frequency signals in the ISM (Industrial, Scientific, and Medical) band between 2.4 GHz and 2.5 GHz. Neighboring channels are 5 MHz apart. However, due to spread spectrum effect of the signals, a node sending signals using a particular channel will utilize frequency spectrum 12.5 MHz above and below the center channel frequency. As a result, two separate wireless networks using neighboring channels (for example, channel 1 and channel 2) in the same general vicinity will interfere with each other. Applying two channels that allow the maximum channel separation will decrease the amount of channel cross-talk, and provide a noticeable performance increase over networks with minimal channel separation.
The radio frequency channels used are listed in Table 4-1:

Table 4-1.

Channel 13
802.11b and g Radio Frequency Channels
Center Frequency 2412 MHz 2417 MHz 2422 MHz 2427 MHz 2432 MHz 2437 MHz 2442 MHz 2447 MHz 2452 MHz 2457 MHz 2462 MHz 2467 MHz 2472 MHz Frequency Spread 2399.5 MHz - 2424.5 MHz 2404.5 MHz - 2429.5 MHz 2409.5 MHz - 2434.5 MHz 2414.5 MHz - 2439.5 MHz 2419.5 MHz - 2444.5 MHz 2424.5 MHz - 2449.5 MHz 2429.5 MHz - 2454.5 MHz 2434.5 MHz - 2459.5 MHz 2439.5 MHz - 2464.5 MHz 2444.5 MHz - 2469.5 MHz 2449.5 MHz - 2474.5 MHz 2454.5 MHz - 2479.5 MHz 2459.5 MHz - 2484.5 MHz

Preparing Your PCs for Network Access
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.
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.
Selecting Windows Internet Access Method
On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. Double-click the Internet Options icon. Select I want to set up my Internet connection manually or I want to connect through a Local Area Network and click Next. 4. Select I want to connect through a Local Area Network and click Next. 5. Uncheck all boxes in the LAN Internet Configuration screen and click Next. 6. Proceed to the end of the Wizard.
Verifying TCP/IP Properties
After your PC is configured and has rebooted, you can check the TCP/IP configuration using the utility winipcfg.exe:
On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, and then click Run.
Type winipcfg, and then click OK. The IP Configuration window opens, which lists (among other things), your IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway.
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 192.168.0.2 and 192.168.0.254 The subnet mask is 255.255.255.0 The default gateway is 192.168.0.1
Configuring Windows 2000 or XP for TCP/IP Networking
As part of the PC preparation process, you may need to install and configure TCP/IP on each networked PC. Before starting, locate your Windows CD; you may need to insert it during the TCP/IP installation process.
On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. Double-click the Network and Dialup Connections icon. If an Ethernet adapter is present in your PC, you should see an entry for Local Area Connection. Double-click that entry. Select Properties. Verify that Client for Microsoft Networks and Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) are present. If not, select Install and add them. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), click Properties, and verify that Obtain an IP address automatically is selected. Click OK and close all Network and Dialup Connections windows. Then, restart your PC.

Short for digital subscriber line, but is commonly used in reference to the asymmetric version of this technology (ADSL) that allows data to be sent over existing copper telephone lines at data rates of from 1.5 to 9 Mbps when receiving data (known as the downstream rate) and from 16 to 640 Kbps when sending data (known as the upstream rate). ADSL requires a special ADSL modem. ADSL is growing in popularity as more areas around the world gain access.
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
DHCP. An Ethernet protocol specifying how a centralized DHCP server can assign network configuration information to multiple DHCP clients. The assigned information includes IP addresses, DNS addresses, and gateway (router) addresses.
The Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID) is a thirty-two character (maximum) alphanumeric key identifying the wireless local area network.

Gateway

A local device, usually a router, that connects hosts on a local network to other networks.
Internet Engineering Task Force. Working groups of the IETF propose standard protocols and procedures for the Internet, which are published as RFCs (Request for Comment) at www.ietf.org. An open international community of network designers, operators, vendors, and researchers concerned with the evolution of the Internet architecture and the smooth operation of the Internet.
Internet Protocol is the main internetworking protocol used in the Internet. Used in conjunction with the Transfer Control Protocol (TCP) to form TCP/IP.

IP Address

A four-byte number uniquely defining each host on the Internet, usually written in dotted-decimal notation with periods separating the bytes (for example, 134.177.244.57). Ranges of addresses are assigned by Internic, an organization formed for this purpose.
Short for Internetwork Packet Exchange, a networking protocol used by the Novell NetWare operating systems.
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.
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.
A communications network serving users within a limited area, such as one floor of a building.

local area network

LAN. A communications network serving users within a limited area, such as one floor of a building. A LAN typically connects multiple personal computers and shared network devices such as storage and printers. Although many technologies exist to implement a LAN, Ethernet is the most common for connecting personal computers.

MAC address

The Media Access Control address is a unique 48-bit hardware address assigned to every network interface card. Usually written in the form 01:23:45:67:89:ab.

Wired Equivalent Privacy is a data encryption protocol for 802.11b wireless networks. All wireless nodes and access points on the network are configured with a 64-bit or 128-bit Shared Key for data encryption.

wide area network

WAN. A long distance link used to extend or connect remotely located local area networks. The Internet is a large WAN.
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. Windows Internet Naming Service is a server process for resolving Windows-based computer names to IP addresses. If a remote network contains a WINS server, your Windows PCs can gather information from that WINS server about its local hosts. This allows your PCs to browse that remote network using the Windows Network Neighborhood feature.
WINS. Windows Internet Naming Service is a server process for resolving Windows-based computer names to IP addresses.
Wireless Network Name (SSID)
Wireless Network Name (SSID) is the name assigned to a wireless network. This is the same as the SSID or ESSID configuration parameter.

Numerics

802.11b 1
WEP 4, 6, 2 Wi-Fi 1 Windows, configuring for IP routing 1, 6 winipcfg utility 5 Wired Equivalent Privacy. See WEP Wireless Ethernet 1 wireless network name 4

ad-hoc mode 2

BSSID 2

ESSID 2

features 1
infrastructure mode 2 IP networking for Windows 1, 6
LEDs description 7, 11, 12
Open System authentication 2
Shared Key authentication 2 SSID 4, 3, 2
TCP/IP properties verifying for Windows 5

WGT624

108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router
with 4-port 10/100 Mbps switch
Up to 10x Faster Than 802.11b with Greater Range
Help is there when you need it! NETGEAR provides, 24x7 technical support* in English, with selected local language support during office hours.
Super Fast! NETGEARs WGTMbps Wireless Firewall Router is 10 times faster than 802.11b routers. When used with NETGEARs WG511T 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card, it delivers speeds up to 108 Mbps using Super GTM Technology. It has the power to distribute byte-hungry photos and smooth, long-range MP3 and digital movie streams at superior range. Super Secure! The WGT624 protects your network with over 10 security and privacy features including a double firewall (NAT + SPI), Multi-VPN** (pass-through) support, and next generation wireless encryption WPA (pre-shared key). Super Easy! NETGEARs Smart Wizard gets you connected in 5 clicks or less!
** Requires firmware upgrade from the NETGEAR Support web site. Use the easy Assisted Upgrade feature.
The WGT624 uses Super G technology to deliver up to 108 Mbps when used with the WG511T 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card. Its the next generation of home networking with the power that finally allows you to stream MP3s and videos seamlessly, share printers, chat and distribute large photo files. Your whole family can surf the net, e-mail and even voice chat at the same time the WGT624 and WGT511T can handle the traffic! The performance of the WGT624 is so powerful that you can enjoy high speed applications at greater range. Dont be constrained by low wireless bandwidth anymore. With the WGT624, you dont need to sit in your office to enjoy your MP3s and video streams. Smart Wizard gets you up and running in five clicks or less by automatically detecting the ISP connection type and reducing setup errors. The Smart Wizard Install Assistant is an interactive on-line tutorial that walks you through the entire set up for easy installation. Use the Smart Wizard assisted firmware upgrade feature to automatically check for new features and upgrade your network in just 1 click! The WGT624 is 802.11g standard compliant which ensures it is interoperable with existing 802.11b and 802.11g devices, and since it works with your existing 802.11b devices it protects your investment. And it is wireless so it allows you to connect network devices anywhere in your home without additional wiring. The WGT624 supports Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) technology for smooth interoperability among your PCs and Macintosh computers, gaming consoles, and other Ethernet-enabled devices. The WGT624 protects your network with over 10 security and privacy features including a double firewall (NAT + SPI), multi-VPN (pass-through) support, MAC Address Control, and, its upgradable to the next generation of wireless encryption, WPA (pre-shared key). Trusted User controls, allow you to manage access to the Internet by web address, PC name or by the time of day. You can also control access to any PC on your network. Event logs and e-mail alerts will help you maintain control of your network and notify you of hack attempts, attacks and unauthorized access to your network or Internet sites.

Secure

Everybodys Connecting.
Printer with PS101 Mini Print Server

Internet

Cable/DSL modem
WGTMbps Wireless Firewall Router
Desktop PC with FA311 Ethernet Card
Notebook PC with MA521 802.11b Wireless PC Card
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R G E A N E T

Notebook PC with WG511T 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card
Product Specifications Routing Protocols: - Static & Dynamic Routing with TCP/IP, multiVPN pass-through (IPSec, L2TP), NAT, PPTP, PPPoE, DHCP (client & server) Application Support: - Works with most Internet gaming and instant messaging applications and applications that support Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) for automatic Internet access Functions: - Automatically detects and configures your ISP type***, Exposed Host (DMZ), MAC address authentication, time-based usage controls, "Trusted User" controls, URL content filtering, logs and e-mail alerts of Internet activity, Wireless Access Control (SSID), Wi-Fi Protected access (WPA) Pre-shared Key upgradability, remote management

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Security: - 40-bit (also called 64-bit), 128-bit, and 152-bit (802.11g only) Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption - WPA PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre-shared Key) upgradeable Power Adapter: - 5 VDC, 2A; plug is localized to country of sale Physical Specifications: - Dimensions: 28 x 175 x 188 mm (1.1 x 6.9 x 4.7 in.) - Weight: 0.3 kg (0.7 lb) Environmental Specifications: - Operating Temperature: 0 to 40C (32 to 104 F) - Storage Temperature: -20 to 70C (-4 to 158 F) - Operating Relative Humidity: 90% noncondensing Certifications: - FCC Part 15, Class B - Canada RSS-210 - ISO-9000 - CE Warranty: - NETGEAR 1-year warranty System Requirements - Broadband (cable, DSL) Internet service and modem with Ethernet connection - 2.4 GHz wireless adapter or Ethernet adapter and cable for each computer - Windows 98, Me, NT, 2000, XP, Mac OS, NetWare, UNIX, or Linux - Internet Explorer 5.0 or Netscape 4.7 or higher Package Contents - 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 - Ethernet cable - Power adapter - Vertical stand - Resource CD - Installation guide - Warranty/Support information card

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Interface: - Internet/WAN: 10/100 Mbps (auto-sensing) Ethernet, RJ-45 - LAN: 4 ports 10/100 Mbps (auto-sensing) Ethernet, RJ-45 - Wireless: - Network Speeds: 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, & 54 Mbps (auto-rate capable) 108 Mbps (Static with Dynamic upgradable) - Modulation Type: OFDM with BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM, DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK - Frequency Band: 2.4 GHz - Standards Capability: 802.11g and 802.11b - Antenna: 2 dBi attached Lighted Status Icons: - Power, Test, Internet, Wireless, and LAN (connection, activity, and speed) Firewall: - Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI), Network Address Translation (NAT), DoS Attack Detection/ Logging, Dropped Packet Log, Security Even Log, E-mail Log, multiple VPN Tunnels (PassThrough, 2 IPSec, and multiple L2TP & PPTP)

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