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NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPNT121 User Manual

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v1.0, March 2006

Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet

The Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter has indicators that show the status of your connection to a wireless

network and to the Internet:

• Icon: After you install the software, this icon appears on the desktop and in the lower

right of the Windows task bar. It is color coded to show the status of the connection. See “The

Smart Wizard Status Bar” on page 2-10.

• Smart Wizard Status Bar: Clicking on the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard. The

status bar at the bottom of the page shows details about your wireless and Internet connection.

The Smart Wizard Status Bar

Click the icon to open the Smart Wizard so you can view the status bar. The Smart Wizard

Settings page opens. The status bar is at the bottom of the page.

Connection Status: The color shows the connection status.

Signal Strength: Shows the signal strength of the wireless network. If the signal is poor, then try

moving closer to the wireless access point.

Lock icon: Shows if security is used on the network.

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.

Figure 2-7

Router/Internet Connection Indicator: This shows the progress of

your connection. By default, this feature is on.

Figure 2-8

signal strength

Unlocked: Network does not use security

Locked: Network uses security

Router/Internet

connection

connection indicator

status

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