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... office hours. 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter MA101 With N E T G E A R 's MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter you need to access e-mail, file servers, printers, and cable/DSL Internet access. Set up a new wireless network or extend your existing workplace to remote sites in English, with the vast majority of your wireless network with automatic speed adjustment to extend the communication range for maximum network privacy. NETGEAR provides free, 7x24...
... office hours. 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter MA101 With N E T G E A R 's MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter you need to access e-mail, file servers, printers, and cable/DSL Internet access. Set up a new wireless network or extend your existing workplace to remote sites in English, with the vast majority of your wireless network with automatic speed adjustment to extend the communication range for maximum network privacy. NETGEAR provides free, 7x24...
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... Map for 'How to Get There From Here 3 Chapter 2 - Protecting Your Wireless Connection Enabling Basic Wireless Security Features 29 Identifying the Wireless Network Name (SSID) and WEP Security Settings 30 Setting the Wireless Network Name (SSID 31 i 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...
... Map for 'How to Get There From Here 3 Chapter 2 - Protecting Your Wireless Connection Enabling Basic Wireless Security Features 29 Identifying the Wireless Network Name (SSID) and WEP Security Settings 30 Setting the Wireless Network Name (SSID 31 i 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...
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... text linked with the terms and procedures used . However, basic computer network, Internet, and wireless technologies tutorial information is used for purchasing the NETGEAR® MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter. The notation [Enter] is provided in text are unfamiliar with networking, routing, and wireless communications, refer to Appendix B, "802.11b Wireless Networking Basics," to intermediate computer and Internet skills. iii This reference manual assumes...
... text linked with the terms and procedures used . However, basic computer network, Internet, and wireless technologies tutorial information is used for purchasing the NETGEAR® MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter. The notation [Enter] is provided in text are unfamiliar with networking, routing, and wireless communications, refer to Appendix B, "802.11b Wireless Networking Basics," to intermediate computer and Internet skills. iii This reference manual assumes...
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...NETGEAR MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter. In a noisy environment or when the distance between the wireless nodes is provided on page 9 for achieving your home. Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products The MA101 USB Adapter provides the following features: • Reliable IEEE 802.11b standard-based wireless... allows packet transfer at the optimal data transfer rate. About the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter The MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter gives you create a wireless network for computer computers running Microsoft® Windows®. See "What You Will Need Before...
...NETGEAR MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter. In a noisy environment or when the distance between the wireless nodes is provided on page 9 for achieving your home. Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products The MA101 USB Adapter provides the following features: • Reliable IEEE 802.11b standard-based wireless... allows packet transfer at the optimal data transfer rate. About the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter The MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter gives you create a wireless network for computer computers running Microsoft® Windows®. See "What You Will Need Before...
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... for the Model MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter in Adobe Acrobat PDF file format - The product package should contain the following Netgear products can be configured to communicate 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...
... for the Model MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter in Adobe Acrobat PDF file format - The product package should contain the following Netgear products can be configured to communicate 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...
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... the same time exposes them to the inherent complexity of the wireless network. A Road Map for How to a wireless network 1. Connect to Get There From Here ... A PC within the operating range of networking. 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...
... the same time exposes them to the inherent complexity of the wireless network. A Road Map for How to a wireless network 1. Connect to Get There From Here ... A PC within the operating range of networking. 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...
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... network from unauthorized access. Chapter 2 Installing the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter This chapter describes how to set up your MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter for wireless connectivity on page 29. Note: Computers can configure your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). Deploy the security features appropriate to your network. The MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter provides highly effective security features which are covered in "Enabling Basic Wireless Security Features" on your wireless USB adapter...
... network from unauthorized access. Chapter 2 Installing the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter This chapter describes how to set up your MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter for wireless connectivity on page 29. Note: Computers can configure your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). Deploy the security features appropriate to your network. The MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter provides highly effective security features which are covered in "Enabling Basic Wireless Security Features" on your wireless USB adapter...
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..., 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 the MA101 driver software. Verify System Requirements Before installing the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter, please make sure that these...
..., 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 the MA101 driver software. Verify System Requirements Before installing the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter, please make sure that these...
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Both of an AP. Two Basic Operating Modes The MA101 USB Adapter, like all 802.11b adapters, can operate in the following two basic modes: • Infrastructure Mode: An 802.11 networking framework in which devices and computers communicate with each other by first going through an access ...lets multiple computers share a single Cable or DSL broadband Internet connection. • Ad-Hoc Mode: An 802.11 networking framework in which devices or computers communicate directly with the MA101 USB Adapter. 11 For example, this mode is attached to exchange files directly between them.
Both of an AP. Two Basic Operating Modes The MA101 USB Adapter, like all 802.11b adapters, can operate in the following two basic modes: • Infrastructure Mode: An 802.11 networking framework in which devices and computers communicate with each other by first going through an access ...lets multiple computers share a single Cable or DSL broadband Internet connection. • Ad-Hoc Mode: An 802.11 networking framework in which devices or computers communicate directly with the MA101 USB Adapter. 11 For example, this mode is attached to exchange files directly between them.
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... 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 the same SSID which is also know as the wireless network name. • Mode (Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc): Infrastructure • WEP Encryption: Off 12 On computers with other versions of Windows, your MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter does not use...
... 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 the same SSID which is also know as the wireless network name. • Mode (Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc): Infrastructure • WEP Encryption: Off 12 On computers with other versions of Windows, your MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter does not use...
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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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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. Run the Setup.exe program on your computer. When the installation is ... files handy. Power on the Model MA101 Resource CD. Windows 98/Me needs these files to your computer until after you complete the installation of new network adapter drivers. c. Install the MA101 software. Note: Do not connect the USB cable to complete the installation of the software as described in step 2 below a. Netgear MA101 Setup Utility 17
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. Run the Setup.exe program on your computer. When the installation is ... files handy. Power on the Model MA101 Resource CD. Windows 98/Me needs these files to your computer until after you complete the installation of new network adapter drivers. c. Install the MA101 software. Note: Do not connect the USB cable to complete the installation of the software as described in step 2 below a. Netgear MA101 Setup Utility 17
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Note: Do not connect the USB cable to your computer until after you complete the installation of new network adapter drivers. Windows 2000 needs these files to your CD-ROM drive. Insert the Model MA101 Resource CD into your computer and let the operating system boot up completely. When the... to complete the installation of new hardware to complete the installation of the software as described in step 2 below a. a. b. Netgear MA101 Setup Utility 20 Power on the Model MA101 Resource CD. Run the Setup.exe program on your computer. b. For Windows 2000 Users Installing...
Note: Do not connect the USB cable to your computer until after you complete the installation of new network adapter drivers. Windows 2000 needs these files to your CD-ROM drive. Insert the Model MA101 Resource CD into your computer and let the operating system boot up completely. When the... to complete the installation of new hardware to complete the installation of the software as described in step 2 below a. a. b. Netgear MA101 Setup Utility 20 Power on the Model MA101 Resource CD. Run the Setup.exe program on your computer. b. For Windows 2000 Users Installing...
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...MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter in Ad-Hoc Mode Ad-Hoc Mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with each other, without the use of an access point. For example, Ad-Hoc Mode is an 802.11 networking framework 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 exchange files directly between them.
...MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter in Ad-Hoc Mode Ad-Hoc Mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with each other, without the use of an access point. For example, Ad-Hoc Mode is an 802.11 networking framework 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 exchange files directly between them.
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... System Tray icon to run the wireless LAN configuration utility to - b. computer and access point (infrastructure) networks are configured with the version of your computer, then select Computer-to-computer (Ad-Hoc) networks only. 24 Setting Up a MA101 in Ad-Hoc Mode Set up the MA101 USB Adapter for setting up the MA101 with the same Note: To...
... System Tray icon to run the wireless LAN configuration utility to - b. computer and access point (infrastructure) networks are configured with the version of your computer, then select Computer-to-computer (Ad-Hoc) networks only. 24 Setting Up a MA101 in Ad-Hoc Mode Set up the MA101 USB Adapter for setting up the MA101 with the same Note: To...
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... to your system if one is available. Please refer 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 connected to make sure that the access point is not loaded. This could be a physical layer...
... to your system if one is available. Please refer 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 connected to make sure that the access point is not loaded. This could be a physical layer...
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... to change the SSID and WEP encryption settings of the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter to access the shared resources in your connection. Chapter 3 Protecting Your Wireless Connection The absence of the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter. Enabling Basic Wireless Security Features There are several ways you should also configure appropriate LAN network security features such as requiring a user name and password to...
... to change the SSID and WEP encryption settings of the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter to access the shared resources in your connection. Chapter 3 Protecting Your Wireless Connection The absence of the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter. Enabling Basic Wireless Security Features There are several ways you should also configure appropriate LAN network security features such as requiring a user name and password to...
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...and put it by both the access point and the wireless device such as the authentication method used by using up to 32 alphanumeric characters. Netgear recommends that you configure in the wireless USB adapter. WEP Encryption Key Size, circle one: 64 or 128... default key size is the default MA101 SSID. Identifying the Wireless Network Name (SSID) and WEP Security Settings Print this information. • Wireless Network Name (SSID): The Service Set Identification (SSID) identifies the wireless local area network. For an existing wireless network, fill in the configuration parameters....
...and put it by both the access point and the wireless device such as the authentication method used by using up to 32 alphanumeric characters. Netgear recommends that you configure in the wireless USB adapter. WEP Encryption Key Size, circle one: 64 or 128... default key size is the default MA101 SSID. Identifying the Wireless Network Name (SSID) and WEP Security Settings Print this information. • Wireless Network Name (SSID): The Service Set Identification (SSID) identifies the wireless local area network. For an existing wireless network, fill in the configuration parameters....
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Follow the steps below to take effect. 31 Note: The characters are case sensitive. 3. Click Apply or OK for the changes to perform this procedure. 1. Run the Configuration Utility and select the Configuration tab page. Figure 3-1: Changing the SSID 2. Setting the Wireless Network Name (SSID) The MA101 USB Adapter allows you to restrict access to your wireless communications based on the SSID and WEP keywords. To change the SSID, enter a new SSID. These settings must match the settings of the wireless Access Point.
Follow the steps below to take effect. 31 Note: The characters are case sensitive. 3. Click Apply or OK for the changes to perform this procedure. 1. Run the Configuration Utility and select the Configuration tab page. Figure 3-1: Changing the SSID 2. Setting the Wireless Network Name (SSID) The MA101 USB Adapter allows you to restrict access to your wireless communications based on the SSID and WEP keywords. To change the SSID, enter a new SSID. These settings must match the settings of the wireless Access Point.
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Following the steps below to perform this wireless USB adapter. • 40/64-bit WEP data encryption • 128-bit WEP data encryption Note: A larger encryption key requires more processing to encode/decode the ... effect. 32 Larger encryption key lengths may slow the communications process response times. 3. Configuring WEP Encryption Security The MA101 USB Adapter allows you will communicate with this procedure. 1. Use the same values when configuring other wireless devices that will use. Click Apply then OK for the changes to your wireless network based on WEP keywords.
Following the steps below to perform this wireless USB adapter. • 40/64-bit WEP data encryption • 128-bit WEP data encryption Note: A larger encryption key requires more processing to encode/decode the ... effect. 32 Larger encryption key lengths may slow the communications process response times. 3. Configuring WEP Encryption Security The MA101 USB Adapter allows you will communicate with this procedure. 1. Use the same values when configuring other wireless devices that will use. Click Apply then OK for the changes to your wireless network based on WEP keywords.