MA101 Product datasheet
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... and privacy. www.NETGEAR.com Designed for PCs running Windows 98, Me, and 2000, the MA101 performs with the highest level of Ethernet cabling. USB makes the installation as simple as Plug and Play. DEPENDABLE Developed 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 can immediately use your wireless network with the...
... and privacy. www.NETGEAR.com Designed for PCs running Windows 98, Me, and 2000, the MA101 performs with the highest level of Ethernet cabling. USB makes the installation as simple as Plug and Play. DEPENDABLE Developed 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 can immediately use your wireless network with the...
MA101 Reference Manual
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... Two Basic Operating Modes 11 MA101 Default Wireless Configuration Settings 12 Using the MA101 to Connect to a Wireless Network Access Point in Infrastructure Mode 13 Setting Up the MA101 in Ad-Hoc Mode 24 Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors 26 Troubleshooting Tips 27 Chapter 3 - Introduction About the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter 1 Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products 1 What's in the...
... Two Basic Operating Modes 11 MA101 Default Wireless Configuration Settings 12 Using the MA101 to Connect to a Wireless Network Access Point in Infrastructure Mode 13 Setting Up the MA101 in Ad-Hoc Mode 24 Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors 26 Troubleshooting Tips 27 Chapter 3 - Introduction About the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter 1 Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products 1 What's in the...
MA101 Reference Manual
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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 intermediate computer and Internet skills. Note: If you for the Enter key and the... and directory names. bold times roman User input Internet Protocol (IP)First time an abbreviated term is used for purchasing the NETGEAR® MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter. The notation [Enter] is used in the Appendices. This guide uses the following typographical conventions: italics Media titles, UNIX files...
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 intermediate computer and Internet skills. Note: If you for the Enter key and the... and directory names. bold times roman User input Internet Protocol (IP)First time an abbreviated term is used for purchasing the NETGEAR® MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter. The notation [Enter] is used in the Appendices. This guide uses the following typographical conventions: italics Media titles, UNIX files...
MA101 Reference Manual
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...megabits per second (Mbps), and dynamic range shifting to slower speeds due to the lower transfer rate of the NETGEAR MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter. It frees you from traditional Ethernet wiring and helps you ultimate flexibility in and around your installation objectives is ...page 9 for computer computers running Microsoft® Windows®. Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products The MA101 USB Adapter provides the following features: • Reliable IEEE 802.11b standard-based wireless technology. • Supports roaming among multiple PCs in your broadband cable or DSL...
...megabits per second (Mbps), and dynamic range shifting to slower speeds due to the lower transfer rate of the NETGEAR MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter. It frees you from traditional Ethernet wiring and helps you ultimate flexibility in and around your installation objectives is ...page 9 for computer computers running Microsoft® Windows®. Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products The MA101 USB Adapter provides the following features: • Reliable IEEE 802.11b standard-based wireless technology. • Supports roaming among multiple PCs in your broadband cable or DSL...
MA101 Reference Manual
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... the Model MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter in Adobe Acrobat PDF file format - The following items: • MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter with a USB cable • Reference Manual for repair. 2 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. Keep...
... the Model MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter in Adobe Acrobat PDF file format - The following items: • MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter with a USB cable • Reference Manual for repair. 2 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. Keep...
MA101 Reference Manual
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... maintenance can be difficult to understand. For guidelines about wireless networking technology, please see Appendix B, "802.11b Wireless Networking Basics" for a general introduction. 3 What Do I ? 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. In addition, wireless technology adds issues, such as connecting to Get There From...
... maintenance can be difficult to understand. For guidelines about wireless networking technology, please see Appendix B, "802.11b Wireless Networking Basics" for a general introduction. 3 What Do I ? 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. In addition, wireless technology adds issues, such as connecting to Get There From...
MA101 Reference Manual
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... Begin You need to set up your MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter for wireless connectivity on page 29. The MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter provides highly effective security features which are covered in "Enabling Basic Wireless Security Features" on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). Deploy the ...With this distance, and because walls do not always block wireless signals, others outside your immediate area could access your wireless USB adapter and connect. 9 Chapter 2 Installing the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter This chapter describes how to verify your computer meets the ...
... Begin You need to set up your MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter for wireless connectivity on page 29. The MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter provides highly effective security features which are covered in "Enabling Basic Wireless Security Features" on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). Deploy the ...With this distance, and because walls do not always block wireless signals, others outside your immediate area could access your wireless USB adapter and connect. 9 Chapter 2 Installing the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter This chapter describes how to verify your computer meets the ...
MA101 Reference Manual
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... 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. Verify System Requirements Before installing the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter, please make sure that...
... 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. Verify System Requirements Before installing the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter, please make sure that...
MA101 Reference Manual
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... to set up the network and verify wireless connectivity. If this is also know as follows: • Wireless Network Name (SSID): Wireless Note: In order for the MA101 USB Adapter to communicate with a wireless access point, a wireless adapter, or other 802.11b wireless devices, all devices must be configured with 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. If this is also know as follows: • Wireless Network Name (SSID): Wireless Note: In order for the MA101 USB Adapter to communicate with a wireless access point, a wireless adapter, or other 802.11b wireless devices, all devices must be configured with other versions of Windows, your MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter does not use the factory default settings...
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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... exchange files directly between them. This section provides instructions for setting up the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter in Ad-Hoc mode. 23 Using the MA101 to Connect in Ad-Hoc Mode 802.11b Wireless PC Card in a Notebook Computer MA101 Wireless USB Adapter Connected to a Desktop Computer Figure 2-2: MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter in Ad-Hoc Mode Ad-Hoc Mode is used when two Windows computers are...
... exchange files directly between them. This section provides instructions for setting up the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter in Ad-Hoc mode. 23 Using the MA101 to Connect in Ad-Hoc Mode 802.11b Wireless PC Card in a Notebook Computer MA101 Wireless USB Adapter Connected to a Desktop Computer Figure 2-2: MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter in Ad-Hoc Mode Ad-Hoc Mode is used when two Windows computers are...
MA101 Reference Manual
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... with an access point and the signal quality is strong. 26 Also, 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. Check your configuration or try moving to any access point or the link between the...
... with an access point and the signal quality is strong. 26 Also, 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. Check your configuration or try moving to any access point or the link between the...
MA101 Reference Manual
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... name and password to change the SSID and WEP encryption settings of the wireless data communications. This chapter describes 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 use an SSID other than the default setting.The procedures below identify how...
... name and password to change the SSID and WEP encryption settings of the wireless data communications. This chapter describes 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 use an SSID other than the default setting.The procedures below identify how...
MA101 Reference Manual
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... open organization that defines the architecture and operation of the Internet. Wireless Networking The MA101 USB Adapter conforms to the Institute of IP networks, routing, and wireless networking. Appendix B 802.11b Wireless Networking Basics This chapter provides an overview of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.11b standard for wireless LANs (WLANs). The documents are listed on the World Wide Web...
... open organization that defines the architecture and operation of the Internet. Wireless Networking The MA101 USB Adapter conforms to the Institute of IP networks, routing, and wireless networking. Appendix B 802.11b Wireless Networking Basics This chapter provides an overview of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.11b standard for wireless LANs (WLANs). The documents are listed on the World Wide Web...
MA101 Reference Manual
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For adding file and print sharing to the Internet through the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter. Most operating systems include the software components you should install TCP/IP so that the PC obtains its networking protocol. If a Network Interface Card (NIC) .../Internet Protocol). Preparing Your Computers for networking with the version of Windows installed on each computer on your TCP/IP network, each PC and the wireless access point must also have TCP/IP installed and selected as well.
For adding file and print sharing to the Internet through the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter. Most operating systems include the software components you should install TCP/IP so that the PC obtains its networking protocol. If a Network Interface Card (NIC) .../Internet Protocol). Preparing Your Computers for networking with the version of Windows installed on each computer on your TCP/IP network, each PC and the wireless access point must also have TCP/IP installed and selected as well.