MA101 Product datasheet
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... extend the communication range for longer distances from other 802.11b PC nodes or 802.11b access points. USB makes the installation as simple as Plug and Play. www.NETGEAR.com The MA101 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 can immediately use your wireless network with automatic speed adjustment to your employees...
... extend the communication range for longer distances from other 802.11b PC nodes or 802.11b access points. USB makes the installation as simple as Plug and Play. www.NETGEAR.com The MA101 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 can immediately use your wireless network with automatic speed adjustment to your employees...
MA101 Product datasheet
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... Kong Japan 1800-787-638 00800-06384327 (00800-0-NETGEAR) 808-82179 1-888-NETGEAR 0800-111-036 0800-77-17-53 00800-06384327 (00800-0-NETGEAR) 001-800-1233-4566 0120-66-5402 Korea ...MA101-001 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Network Standard Radio Data Rate Wireless Medium Frequency Band Modulation Technique Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) Operating Channels Operating Range Antenna Receive Sensitivity (8% PER) Max. Windows® is subject to change without notice. Output Power Drivers Certification System Interface Operating Environment Dimension (L x W x H) Weight Warranty IEEE 802.11b USB...
... Kong Japan 1800-787-638 00800-06384327 (00800-0-NETGEAR) 808-82179 1-888-NETGEAR 0800-111-036 0800-77-17-53 00800-06384327 (00800-0-NETGEAR) 001-800-1233-4566 0120-66-5402 Korea ...MA101-001 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Network Standard Radio Data Rate Wireless Medium Frequency Band Modulation Technique Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) Operating Channels Operating Range Antenna Receive Sensitivity (8% PER) Max. Windows® is subject to change without notice. Output Power Drivers Certification System Interface Operating Environment Dimension (L x W x H) Weight Warranty IEEE 802.11b USB...
MA101 Reference Manual
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... 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 About This Installation Guide Chapter 1 - 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...
... 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 About This Installation Guide Chapter 1 - 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...
MA101 Reference Manual
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... entries. [Enter] Named keys in text linked with networking, routing, and wireless communications, refer to Appendix B, "802.11b Wireless Networking Basics," to intermediate computer and Internet skills. However, basic computer network, Internet, and wireless technologies tutorial information is used for purchasing the NETGEAR® MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter. Note: If you for the Enter key and the Return key. [Ctrl...
... entries. [Enter] Named keys in text linked with networking, routing, and wireless communications, refer to Appendix B, "802.11b Wireless Networking Basics," to intermediate computer and Internet skills. However, basic computer network, Internet, and wireless technologies tutorial information is used for purchasing the NETGEAR® MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter. Note: If you for the Enter key and the Return key. [Ctrl...
MA101 Reference Manual
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... 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 technology. • Supports roaming among access points if configured ...when the distance between the wireless nodes is far, the wireless nodes automatically fall back to operate to the lower transfer rate of the NETGEAR MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter. 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 ...
... 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 technology. • Supports roaming among access points if configured ...when the distance between the wireless nodes is far, the wireless nodes automatically fall back to operate to the lower transfer rate of the NETGEAR MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter. 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 ...
MA101 Reference Manual
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... Guide for the Model MA101 802.11b Wireless PC Card • A Model MA101 Resource CD, including: - The following items: • MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter with a USB cable • Reference Manual 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 return the product for the Model MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter in browser readable...
... Guide for the Model MA101 802.11b Wireless PC Card • A Model MA101 Resource CD, including: - The following items: • MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter with a USB cable • Reference Manual 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 return the product for the Model MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter in browser readable...
MA101 Reference Manual
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... time exposes them to Get There From Here ... To help overcome potential barriers to networking: running wires. A Road Map for a general introduction. 3 Set up the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter with other computers, and using wireless networks, the table below identifies how to accomplish such things as range, interference, signal quality, and security to...
... time exposes them to Get There From Here ... To help overcome potential barriers to networking: running wires. A Road Map for a general introduction. 3 Set up the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter with other computers, and using wireless networks, the table below identifies how to accomplish such things as range, interference, signal quality, and security to...
MA101 Reference Manual
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... secure your network. Note: Computers can configure your wireless USB adapter and connect. 9 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). 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. Deploy the security features...
... secure your network. Note: Computers can configure your wireless USB adapter and connect. 9 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). 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. Deploy the security features...
MA101 Reference Manual
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... based on the physical location of interference, such as walls with the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter. For best results, avoid potential sources of the computer with concrete, metal, or metal mesh, are between the wireless devices. 10 Verify System Requirements Before installing the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter, please make sure that these minimum requirements have been met: • You...
... based on the physical location of interference, such as walls with the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter. For best results, avoid potential sources of the computer with concrete, metal, or metal mesh, are between the wireless devices. 10 Verify System Requirements Before installing the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter, please make sure that these minimum requirements have been met: • You...
MA101 Reference Manual
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... used when two Windows computers are available with the MA101 USB Adapter. 11 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 or computers communicate...want to a router which lets multiple computers share a single Cable or DSL broadband Internet connection. • Ad-Hoc Mode: An 802.11 networking framework in which devices and computers communicate with each other by first going through an access point (AP). For example,...
... used when two Windows computers are available with the MA101 USB Adapter. 11 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 or computers communicate...want to a router which lets multiple computers share a single Cable or DSL broadband Internet connection. • Ad-Hoc Mode: An 802.11 networking framework in which devices and computers communicate with each other by first going through an access point (AP). For example,...
MA101 Reference Manual
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... with other versions of Windows, your MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter does not use the factory default settings to identify the wireless configuration and security parameters already defined. MA101 Default Wireless Configuration Settings If this is an addition to an existing wireless network, you will need to set up the network and verify wireless connectivity. On Windows XP computers, your...
... with other versions of Windows, your MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter does not use the factory default settings to identify the wireless configuration and security parameters already defined. MA101 Default Wireless Configuration Settings If this is an addition to an existing wireless network, you will need to set up the network and verify wireless connectivity. On Windows XP computers, your...
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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For Windows XP Users Installing a MA101 Connect the MA101 USB Adapter to your version of your computer and let the operating system boot up completely. Power on your computer. Lift the antenna on the back of Windows. a. d. Setting Up the MA101 in Infrastructure Mode Use the procedure below that corresponds to your computer. c. Locate an available USB port on the MA101. Connect the USB cable from the MA101 USB Adapter to your computer. 14 b.
For Windows XP Users Installing a MA101 Connect the MA101 USB Adapter to your version of your computer and let the operating system boot up completely. Power on your computer. Lift the antenna on the back of Windows. a. d. Setting Up the MA101 in Infrastructure Mode Use the procedure below that corresponds to your computer. c. Locate an available USB port on the MA101. Connect the USB cable from the MA101 USB Adapter to your computer. 14 b.
MA101 Reference Manual
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...Windows 98/Me needs these files to your computer until after you complete the installation of new network adapter drivers. Note: Do not connect the USB cable to complete the installation of the software as described in step 2 below a. Have the Windows...MA101 Insert the Model MA101 Resource CD into your computer and let the operating system boot up completely. Install the MA101 software. c. Click Next and follow the prompts to close the wizard. Power on the Model MA101 Resource CD. When the installation is complete, click Finish to complete the installation. b. a. Netgear MA101...
...Windows 98/Me needs these files to your computer until after you complete the installation of new network adapter drivers. Note: Do not connect the USB cable to complete the installation of the software as described in step 2 below a. Have the Windows...MA101 Insert the Model MA101 Resource CD into your computer and let the operating system boot up completely. Install the MA101 software. c. Click Next and follow the prompts to close the wizard. Power on the Model MA101 Resource CD. When the installation is complete, click Finish to complete the installation. b. a. Netgear MA101...
MA101 Reference Manual
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Netgear MA101 c. Click the CD-ROM drive box and click Next to reboot the system. You should now see the Windows system tray icon on the MA101. Connect the MA101 to your computer. b. Windows 98/Me prompts for the location of the Windows task bar. Click Yes when asked if you... want to proceed. Locate an available USB port on the back of your computer using ...
Netgear MA101 c. Click the CD-ROM drive box and click Next to reboot the system. You should now see the Windows system tray icon on the MA101. Connect the MA101 to your computer. b. Windows 98/Me prompts for the location of the Windows task bar. Click Yes when asked if you... want to proceed. Locate an available USB port on the back of your computer using ...
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... software as described in step 2 below a. Insert the Model MA101 Resource CD into your computer. a. Install the MA101 software. Run the Setup.exe program on your computer and let the operating system boot up completely. Netgear MA101 Setup Utility 20 Have the Windows 2000 operating system installation files ... and follow the prompts to close the wizard. Note: Do not connect the USB cable to your computer until after you complete the installation of new network adapter drivers. Power on the Model MA101 Resource CD. Note: You may need to be logged on to Windows 2000 ...
... software as described in step 2 below a. Insert the Model MA101 Resource CD into your computer. a. Install the MA101 software. Run the Setup.exe program on your computer and let the operating system boot up completely. Netgear MA101 Setup Utility 20 Have the Windows 2000 operating system installation files ... and follow the prompts to close the wizard. Note: Do not connect the USB cable to your computer until after you complete the installation of new network adapter drivers. Power on the Model MA101 Resource CD. Note: You may need to be logged on to Windows 2000 ...
MA101 Reference Manual
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Lift the antenna on the back of your computer. c. Connect the USB cable from Netgear MA101 your computer using the included USB cable. d. e. If asked, Windows Found New Hardware Wizard insert the Windows 2000 CD and follow the prompts. Click Finish to continue. You... should now see the Windows system tray icon in the Windows MA101 Configuration Utility SysTray Icon task bar. 21...
Lift the antenna on the back of your computer. c. Connect the USB cable from Netgear MA101 your computer using the included USB cable. d. e. If asked, Windows Found New Hardware Wizard insert the Windows 2000 CD and follow the prompts. Click Finish to continue. You... should now see the Windows system tray icon in the Windows MA101 Configuration Utility SysTray Icon task bar. 21...
MA101 Reference Manual
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... 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. This section provides instructions for setting up the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter in which devices or computers communicate directly with each other, without the use of an access point. For example, Ad-Hoc Mode is used when...
... 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. This section provides instructions for setting up the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter in which devices or computers communicate directly with each other, without the use of an access point. For example, Ad-Hoc Mode is used when...
MA101 Reference Manual
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... Set up the MA101 USB Adapter for setting up the MA101 with the same Note: To connect computer- Configure your computer. Double click on the System Tray icon to run the wireless LAN configuration utility to -computer WEP parameters, if (Ad-Hoc) but both computers are using. Set the MA101 as follows: • SSID: Wireless • Mode...
... Set up the MA101 USB Adapter for setting up the MA101 with the same Note: To connect computer- Configure your computer. Double click on the System Tray icon to run the wireless LAN configuration utility to -computer WEP parameters, if (Ad-Hoc) but both computers are using. Set the MA101 as follows: • SSID: Wireless • Mode...
MA101 Reference Manual
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Yellow The wireless USB adapter has a connection with another wireless node. The Wireless USB Adapter has established good communication with an access point and the signal quality is lost. The wireless LAN configuration utility installation for any other wireless node. Also, look for the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter adds a configuration and status reporting utility icon in the Microsoft Windows desktop. Green The wireless USB adapter has a connection...
Yellow The wireless USB adapter has a connection with another wireless node. The Wireless USB Adapter has established good communication with an access point and the signal quality is lost. The wireless LAN configuration utility installation for any other wireless node. Also, look for the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter adds a configuration and status reporting utility icon in the Microsoft Windows desktop. Green The wireless USB adapter has a connection...