MA101 Product datasheet
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... reliable 802.11b standards-based technology and has a 5-year limited warranty. www.NETGEAR.com Set up a new wireless network or extend your existing workplace to remote sites in your wireless network at 11 Mbps speed without installing any PC to your wireless network Help is compatible with selected local language support during office hours. 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter MA101 With N E T G E A R 's MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter you...
... reliable 802.11b standards-based technology and has a 5-year limited warranty. www.NETGEAR.com Set up a new wireless network or extend your existing workplace to remote sites in your wireless network at 11 Mbps speed without installing any PC to your wireless network Help is compatible with selected local language support during office hours. 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter MA101 With N E T G E A R 's MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter you...
MA101 Reference Manual
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... Name (SSID) and WEP Security Settings 30 Setting the Wireless Network Name (SSID 31 i Contents Preface - Introduction About the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter 1 Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products 1 What's in Ad-Hoc Mode 24 Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors 26 Troubleshooting Tips 27 Chapter 3 - Installing the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter What You Will Need Before You Begin 9 Verify System...
... Name (SSID) and WEP Security Settings 30 Setting the Wireless Network Name (SSID 31 i Contents Preface - Introduction About the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter 1 Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products 1 What's in Ad-Hoc Mode 24 Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors 26 Troubleshooting Tips 27 Chapter 3 - Installing the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter What You Will Need Before You Begin 9 Verify System...
MA101 Reference Manual
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... input Internet Protocol (IP)First time an abbreviated term is used for purchasing the NETGEAR® MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter. iii However, basic computer network, Internet, and wireless technologies tutorial information is used . courier font Screen text, user-typed command-line entries...and directory names. Preface About This Installation Guide Thank you are unfamiliar with networking, routing, and wireless communications, refer to Appendix B, "802.11b Wireless Networking Basics," to become more keys that the reader has basic to intermediate computer and Internet ...
... input Internet Protocol (IP)First time an abbreviated term is used for purchasing the NETGEAR® MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter. iii However, basic computer network, Internet, and wireless technologies tutorial information is used . courier font Screen text, user-typed command-line entries...and directory names. Preface About This Installation Guide Thank you are unfamiliar with networking, routing, and wireless communications, refer to Appendix B, "802.11b Wireless Networking Basics," to become more keys that the reader has basic to intermediate computer and Internet ...
MA101 Reference Manual
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... the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter The MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter gives you create a wireless network for achieving your office or home. It frees you from traditional Ethernet wiring and helps you ultimate flexibility in your installation objectives is far, the wireless nodes automatically fall back to operate to the lower transfer rate of the NETGEAR MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter. Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products The MA101 USB Adapter...
... the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter The MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter gives you create a wireless network for achieving your office or home. It frees you from traditional Ethernet wiring and helps you ultimate flexibility in your installation objectives is far, the wireless nodes automatically fall back to operate to the lower transfer rate of the NETGEAR MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter. Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products The MA101 USB Adapter...
MA101 Reference Manual
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... Utility Software - Reference Guide for the Model MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter in Adobe Acrobat PDF file format - Reference Guide for the Model MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter in browser readable HTML format • Warranty card • Support information card If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. The product package should contain the following...
... Utility Software - Reference Guide for the Model MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter in Adobe Acrobat PDF file format - Reference Guide for the Model MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter in browser readable HTML format • Warranty card • Support information card If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. The product package should contain the following...
MA101 Reference Manual
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... understand. Table 1-1. How Do I Do? A Road Map for a general introduction. 3 To set up the MA101, see "Observe Location and Range Guidelines" on page 10. To learn about the range of 802.11b wireless networks, please see Chapter 2, "Installing the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter" and follow the instructions provided. A Road Map for 'How to Get There From Here' The...
... understand. Table 1-1. How Do I Do? A Road Map for a general introduction. 3 To set up the MA101, see "Observe Location and Range Guidelines" on page 10. To learn about the range of 802.11b wireless networks, please see Chapter 2, "Installing the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter" and follow the instructions provided. A Road Map for 'How to Get There From Here' The...
MA101 Reference Manual
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... Will Need Before You Begin You need to set up your MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter for wireless connectivity on page 29. Deploy the security features appropriate to secure your network from unauthorized access. It is important to take appropriate steps to your needs. The MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter provides highly effective security features which are covered in "Enabling Basic...
... Will Need Before You Begin You need to set up your MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter for wireless connectivity on page 29. Deploy the security features appropriate to secure your network from unauthorized access. It is important to take appropriate steps to your needs. The MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter provides highly effective security features which are covered in "Enabling Basic...
MA101 Reference Manual
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... best results, avoid potential sources of interference, such as walls with the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter. However, the 802.11b wireless network effective range will decrease if such materials as : • Large metal surfaces • Microwaves • 2.4 GHz Cordless phones In general, 802.11b wireless devices can connect over 802.11b wireless networks indoors at a maximum range of approximately 500 feet. However, the...
... best results, avoid potential sources of interference, such as walls with the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter. However, the 802.11b wireless network effective range will decrease if such materials as : • Large metal surfaces • Microwaves • 2.4 GHz Cordless phones In general, 802.11b wireless devices can connect over 802.11b wireless networks indoors at a maximum range of approximately 500 feet. However, the...
MA101 Reference Manual
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On computers with other 802.11b wireless devices, all devices must be configured with a wireless access point, a wireless adapter, or other versions of Windows, your MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter does not use the factory default settings to set up the network and verify wireless connectivity. On Windows XP computers, your MA101 factory default basic settings are as the wireless network name. • Mode (Infrastructure...
On computers with other 802.11b wireless devices, all devices must be configured with a wireless access point, a wireless adapter, or other versions of Windows, your MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter does not use the factory default settings to set up the network and verify wireless connectivity. On Windows XP computers, your MA101 factory default basic settings are as the wireless network name. • Mode (Infrastructure...
MA101 Reference Manual
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Using the MA101 to Connect to a Wireless Network Access Point in Infrastructure Mode 802.11b Wireless Access Point Cable/DSL Router MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter Connected to a Desktop Computer Cable or DSL modem Figure 2-1: MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter in Infrastructure Mode This section provides instructions for setting up the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter. 13
Using the MA101 to Connect to a Wireless Network Access Point in Infrastructure Mode 802.11b Wireless Access Point Cable/DSL Router MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter Connected to a Desktop Computer Cable or DSL modem Figure 2-1: MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter in Infrastructure Mode This section provides instructions for setting up the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter. 13
MA101 Reference Manual
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... used when two Windows computers are configured with file and print sharing enabled and you want to a Desktop Computer Figure 2-2: MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter in Ad-Hoc Mode Ad-Hoc Mode is an 802.11 networking framework in which devices or computers communicate directly with each other, without the use of an access point. Using...
... used when two Windows computers are configured with file and print sharing enabled and you want to a Desktop Computer Figure 2-2: MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter in Ad-Hoc Mode Ad-Hoc Mode is an 802.11 networking framework in which devices or computers communicate directly with each other, without the use of an access point. Using...
MA101 Reference Manual
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..., look for the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter adds a configuration and status reporting utility icon in the Microsoft Windows desktop. The Wireless USB Adapter has established good communication with another wireless node. The link condition between the wireless USB adapter and the access point is strong. 26 Color Red Condition The wireless USB adapter has no connection to any other wireless node. Green The wireless USB adapter has a connection...
..., look for the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter adds a configuration and status reporting utility icon in the Microsoft Windows desktop. The Wireless USB Adapter has established good communication with another wireless node. The link condition between the wireless USB adapter and the access point is strong. 26 Color Red Condition The wireless USB adapter has no connection to any other wireless node. Green The wireless USB adapter has a connection...
MA101 Reference Manual
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....The procedures below identify how to protect your MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter. 29 In addition to the MA101 wireless security features, you can strengthen the security of the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter to change the SSID and WEP encryption settings of the wireless data communications. Chapter 3 Protecting Your Wireless Connection The absence of the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter. For information on WEP, please see "Authentication and...
....The procedures below identify how to protect your MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter. 29 In addition to the MA101 wireless security features, you can strengthen the security of the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter to change the SSID and WEP encryption settings of the wireless data communications. Chapter 3 Protecting Your Wireless Connection The absence of the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter. For information on WEP, please see "Authentication and...
MA101 Reference Manual
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...wireless networking. Wireless Networking The MA101 USB Adapter conforms to various RFC documents for the Internet. The 802.11b standard is transmitted in the unlicensed radio spectrum at many other sites worldwide. The documents are listed on the World Wide Web at www.ietf.org and are mirrored and indexed at 2.4 GHz. Appendix B 802.11b Wireless... Networking Basics This chapter provides an overview of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.11b standard for the wireless link is 11 Mbps, but it will automatically ...
...wireless networking. Wireless Networking The MA101 USB Adapter conforms to various RFC documents for the Internet. The 802.11b standard is transmitted in the unlicensed radio spectrum at many other sites worldwide. The documents are listed on the World Wide Web at www.ietf.org and are mirrored and indexed at 2.4 GHz. Appendix B 802.11b Wireless... Networking Basics This chapter provides an overview of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.11b standard for the wireless link is 11 Mbps, but it will automatically ...
MA101 Reference Manual
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... network configuration information automatically from a DHCP server during startup. 41 Each computer on your network. In your PCs to connect to the Internet through the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter. Each PC must be assigned a unique IP addresses. Most operating systems include the software components you should install TCP/IP so that the PC obtains...
... network configuration information automatically from a DHCP server during startup. 41 Each computer on your network. In your PCs to connect to the Internet through the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter. Each PC must be assigned a unique IP addresses. Most operating systems include the software components you should install TCP/IP so that the PC obtains...