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... other countries see your product. By registering your product at www.NETGEAR.com/register, we can provide you with your Support information card. NETGEAR, INC. E-mail: Support@NETGEAR.com Web site: www.NETGEAR.com Statement of Conditions In the interest of product and software upgrades. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks...
... other countries see your product. By registering your product at www.NETGEAR.com/register, we can provide you with your Support information card. NETGEAR, INC. E-mail: Support@NETGEAR.com Web site: www.NETGEAR.com Statement of Conditions In the interest of product and software upgrades. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks...
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Driver and Configuration Utility Software - Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in the Box? The following items: • MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter with the MA101 USB Adapter. • WAB102 Dual Band Access Point • MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card • ME102 802.11b Wireless Access Point • MA311 802.11b Wireless PCI Adapter • MR314 802.11b Wireless Cable/DSL Router • MA701 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card What's in case...
Driver and Configuration Utility Software - Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in the Box? The following items: • MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter with the MA101 USB Adapter. • WAB102 Dual Band Access Point • MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card • ME102 802.11b Wireless Access Point • MA311 802.11b Wireless PCI Adapter • MR314 802.11b Wireless Cable/DSL Router • MA701 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card What's in case...
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... 14, and through a cable/DSL locate the section for assistance with configuring the TCP/IP Internet software on page 13. 3. A wireless network Up the MA101 in from cable or DSL Infrastructure Mode, service providers. Open an Internet browser such as illustrated in... for Network Access" for router as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. TCP/IP Internet networking software installed and configured on my PC according to the requirements of "Using the MA101 to a Wireless Network Access Point in your connection like Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. 5
... 14, and through a cable/DSL locate the section for assistance with configuring the TCP/IP Internet software on page 13. 3. A wireless network Up the MA101 in from cable or DSL Infrastructure Mode, service providers. Open an Internet browser such as illustrated in... for Network Access" for router as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. TCP/IP Internet networking software installed and configured on my PC according to the requirements of "Using the MA101 to a Wireless Network Access Point in your connection like Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. 5
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...with your version of 1. If so-called Windows Windows Workgroup settings are commonly managed by the directory or 3. To get assistance Windows networking software, please see Appendix C, "Preparing Your PCs for Network Access" for computers in their homes, or small offices. 'peer' Workgroup networking is... files must be configured with the same Windows Workgroup or Domain To get assistance with setting up small networks in the combined wireless and wired network. 2. to work with the version of the Windows operating systems you want to set up Windows networking, ...
...with your version of 1. If so-called Windows Windows Workgroup settings are commonly managed by the directory or 3. To get assistance Windows networking software, please see Appendix C, "Preparing Your PCs for Network Access" for computers in their homes, or small offices. 'peer' Workgroup networking is... files must be configured with the same Windows Workgroup or Domain To get assistance with setting up small networks in the combined wireless and wired network. 2. to work with the version of the Windows operating systems you want to set up Windows networking, ...
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... wireless connection can connect over 802.11b wireless networks indoors at a maximum range 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 communicate through walls. Verify System Requirements Before installing the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter...
... wireless connection can connect over 802.11b wireless networks indoors at a maximum range 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 communicate through walls. Verify System Requirements Before installing the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter...
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Windows XP Wireless Found New Hardware Popup Message b. c. After inserting the Model MA101 Resource CD, the Found New Hardware Wizard appears. a. Insert the Model MA101 Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive. Click the Next button to close the wizard. 15 d. Install the MA101 driver software. The wizard will install the MA101 driver. After connecting the MA101, the Found New Hardware popup message appears, then the Wizard dialog displays. After the installation Windows Found New Hardware Wizard completes, click Finish to proceed with the Wizard. e.
Windows XP Wireless Found New Hardware Popup Message b. c. After inserting the Model MA101 Resource CD, the Found New Hardware Wizard appears. a. Insert the Model MA101 Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive. Click the Next button to close the wizard. 15 d. Install the MA101 driver software. The wizard will install the MA101 driver. After connecting the MA101, the Found New Hardware popup message appears, then the Wizard dialog displays. After the installation Windows Found New Hardware Wizard completes, click Finish to proceed with the Wizard. e.
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Configure your Configuration Utility network includes WEP settings, click the Advanced button and configure the MA101 accordingly. b. link on the "Allow me to connect to a wireless network which is not secure" check box. Note: If you have problems with these steps, click the...Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on your network. Verify connectivity by accessing the Internet or network resources. Please refer to your computers. If your wireless network connection. Verify wireless connectivity to "Preparing Your PCs for...
Configure your Configuration Utility network includes WEP settings, click the Advanced button and configure the MA101 accordingly. b. link on the "Allow me to connect to a wireless network which is not secure" check box. Note: If you have problems with these steps, click the...Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on your network. Verify connectivity by accessing the Internet or network resources. Please refer to your computers. If your wireless network connection. Verify wireless connectivity to "Preparing Your PCs for...
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...close the wizard. c. When the installation is complete, click Finish to complete the installation of the software as described in step 2 below a. Have the Windows 98 or Me operating system installation files handy...adapter drivers. Note: Do not connect the USB cable to complete the installation. For Windows 98/Me Users Installing a MA101 Insert the Model MA101 Resource CD into your computer and let the operating system boot up completely. Power on the Model MA101 Resource CD. b. b. Run the Setup.exe program on your computer. Install the MA101 software. Netgear MA101...
...close the wizard. c. When the installation is complete, click Finish to complete the installation of the software as described in step 2 below a. Have the Windows 98 or Me operating system installation files handy...adapter drivers. Note: Do not connect the USB cable to complete the installation. For Windows 98/Me Users Installing a MA101 Insert the Model MA101 Resource CD into your computer and let the operating system boot up completely. Power on the Model MA101 Resource CD. b. b. Run the Setup.exe program on your computer. Install the MA101 software. Netgear MA101...
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... computer using the included USB cable. g. You should now see the Windows system tray icon on the back of the driver software. After the installation completes, click Finish to reboot the system. Click Yes when asked if you want to Windows 98/Me Add Hardware Wizard close the wizard. b. Netgear MA101 c. e. d. MA101 Configuration Utility SysTray...
... computer using the included USB cable. g. You should now see the Windows system tray icon on the back of the driver software. After the installation completes, click Finish to reboot the system. Click Yes when asked if you want to Windows 98/Me Add Hardware Wizard close the wizard. b. Netgear MA101 c. e. d. MA101 Configuration Utility SysTray...
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...• WEP encryption not enabled. Double click on the System Tray icon to run the wireless LAN configuration utility you just installed to "Preparing Your PCs for Network Access" on page ...software might not be installed and configured properly on page 27. Configure your settings match those of the wireless network. a. b. Note: You will not get a MA101Configuration Utility connection unless your wireless adapter. If you cannot connect, please see the "Troubleshooting Tips" on your network. The MA101 default settings are different from the Netgear. Verify wireless...
...• WEP encryption not enabled. Double click on the System Tray icon to run the wireless LAN configuration utility you just installed to "Preparing Your PCs for Network Access" on page ...software might not be installed and configured properly on page 27. Configure your settings match those of the wireless network. a. b. Note: You will not get a MA101Configuration Utility connection unless your wireless adapter. If you cannot connect, please see the "Troubleshooting Tips" on your network. The MA101 default settings are different from the Netgear. Verify wireless...
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... the USB cable to your computer until after you complete the installation of new hardware to your computer and let the operating system boot up completely. Note: You may need to be logged on to Windows 2000 with administrator rights to close the wizard. b. Netgear MA101 Setup ...Utility 20 b. c. Windows 2000 needs these files to complete the installation. Insert the Model MA101 Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive. Click Next and follow the prompts to complete the installation of new network adapter drivers. Have the Windows ...
... the USB cable to your computer until after you complete the installation of new hardware to your computer and let the operating system boot up completely. Note: You may need to be logged on to Windows 2000 with administrator rights to close the wizard. b. Netgear MA101 Setup ...Utility 20 b. c. Windows 2000 needs these files to complete the installation. Insert the Model MA101 Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive. Click Next and follow the prompts to complete the installation of new network adapter drivers. Have the Windows ...
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The MA101 default settings are different from the Netgear. If you have problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on page 27....wireless connectivity to your wireless network settings are as follows: • SSID: Wireless • Mode (Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc): Infrastructure • WEP encryption not enabled. Configure your settings match those of the wireless network. a. MA101 Configuration Utility Note: You will not get a connection unless your wireless adapter...
The MA101 default settings are different from the Netgear. If you have problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on page 27....wireless connectivity to your wireless network settings are as follows: • SSID: Wireless • Mode (Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc): Infrastructure • WEP encryption not enabled. Configure your settings match those of the wireless network. a. MA101 Configuration Utility Note: You will not get a connection unless your wireless adapter...
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Note: If you have problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on either computer. Please refer to "Preparing Your PCs for Network Access" on page 27. If you cannot connect, please see the "Troubleshooting Tips" on page 41. 25 Verify connectivity by accessing resources on your computers. Verify wireless connectivity between the computers.
Note: If you have problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on either computer. Please refer to "Preparing Your PCs for Network Access" on page 27. If you cannot connect, please see the "Troubleshooting Tips" on page 41. 25 Verify connectivity by accessing resources on your computers. Verify wireless connectivity between the computers.
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... on your network, try the tips below. I cannot see if the wireless USB adapter is properly recognized in Windows to "Preparing Your PCs for Network Access" on the wireless USB adapter is off Cause The wireless USB adapter cable is not inserted into the USB port properly or the proper MA101 USB Adapter software is not loaded. Troubleshooting Tips If you have problems getting...
... on your network, try the tips below. I cannot see if the wireless USB adapter is properly recognized in Windows to "Preparing Your PCs for Network Access" on the wireless USB adapter is off Cause The wireless USB adapter cable is not inserted into the USB port properly or the proper MA101 USB Adapter software is not loaded. Troubleshooting Tips If you have problems getting...
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.... For adding file and print sharing to the Internet through the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter. In most cases, you need for networking with the version of Windows installed on each PC and the wireless access point must have certain other TCP/IP configuration information such as... its networking protocol. Each computer on your network must be assigned a unique IP addresses. Windows 95 or later includes the software components for TCP/IP Networking Computers access the Internet using a protocol called TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol). Appendix...
.... For adding file and print sharing to the Internet through the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter. In most cases, you need for networking with the version of Windows installed on each PC and the wireless access point must have certain other TCP/IP configuration information such as... its networking protocol. Each computer on your network must be assigned a unique IP addresses. Windows 95 or later includes the software components for TCP/IP Networking Computers access the Internet using a protocol called TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol). Appendix...