MA101 Product datasheet
Page 2
Windows® is a registered trademark of NETGEAR, Inc. Output Power Drivers Certification System Interface Operating Environment Dimension (L x W x H) Weight Warranty IEEE 802.11b USB 1.1 ...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. Information is subject to change without notice. July 2001 SO-9001 • ISO-900 I -9001 • ISO-9001 System Requirements: Available USB Port Windows...
Windows® is a registered trademark of NETGEAR, Inc. Output Power Drivers Certification System Interface Operating Environment Dimension (L x W x H) Weight Warranty IEEE 802.11b USB 1.1 ...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. Information is subject to change without notice. July 2001 SO-9001 • ISO-900 I -9001 • ISO-9001 System Requirements: Available USB Port Windows...
MA101 Reference Manual
Page 16
... Cordless phones In general, 802.11b wireless devices can connect over 802.11b wireless networks indoors at a maximum range of approximately 500 feet. For best results, avoid potential sources of interference, such as walls with the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter. However, the operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the physical location of the MA101 driver software.
... Cordless phones In general, 802.11b wireless devices can connect over 802.11b wireless networks indoors at a maximum range of approximately 500 feet. For best results, avoid potential sources of interference, such as walls with the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter. However, the operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the physical location of the MA101 driver software.
MA101 Reference Manual
Page 21
Click the Next button to close the wizard. 15 e. After connecting the MA101, the Found New Hardware popup message appears, then the Wizard dialog displays. After inserting the Model MA101 Resource CD, the Found New Hardware Wizard appears. d. Install the MA101 driver software. Insert the Model MA101 Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive. The wizard will install the MA101 driver. a. Windows XP Wireless Found New Hardware Popup Message b. c. After the installation Windows Found New Hardware Wizard completes, click Finish to proceed with the Wizard.
Click the Next button to close the wizard. 15 e. After connecting the MA101, the Found New Hardware popup message appears, then the Wizard dialog displays. After inserting the Model MA101 Resource CD, the Found New Hardware Wizard appears. d. Install the MA101 driver software. Insert the Model MA101 Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive. The wizard will install the MA101 driver. a. Windows XP Wireless Found New Hardware Popup Message b. c. After the installation Windows Found New Hardware Wizard completes, click Finish to proceed with the Wizard.
MA101 Reference Manual
Page 23
...to complete the installation. Netgear MA101 Setup Utility 17 Run the Setup.exe program on your computer and let the operating system boot up completely. Windows 98/Me needs these files to your computer. a. b. c. Note: Do not connect the USB cable to complete the ...installation of the software as described in step 2 below a. For Windows 98/Me Users Installing a MA101 Insert the Model MA101 Resource CD into your computer until after you complete the installation of new network adapter drivers. Power on the Model...
...to complete the installation. Netgear MA101 Setup Utility 17 Run the Setup.exe program on your computer and let the operating system boot up completely. Windows 98/Me needs these files to your computer. a. b. c. Note: Do not connect the USB cable to complete the ...installation of the software as described in step 2 below a. For Windows 98/Me Users Installing a MA101 Insert the Model MA101 Resource CD into your computer until after you complete the installation of new network adapter drivers. Power on the Model...
MA101 Reference Manual
Page 24
... included USB cable. e. MA101 Configuration Utility SysTray Icon 18 b. After the installation completes, click Finish to proceed. Lift the antenna on the right in the lower right portion of the Windows task bar. Netgear MA101 c. d. Click the CD-ROM drive box and click Next to Windows 98/... if you want to reboot the system. Windows 98/Me prompts for the location of your computer. You should now see the Windows system tray icon on the MA101. Connect the MA101 to your computer to the MA101. a. Locate an available USB port on the back of the driver software. g.
... included USB cable. e. MA101 Configuration Utility SysTray Icon 18 b. After the installation completes, click Finish to proceed. Lift the antenna on the right in the lower right portion of the Windows task bar. Netgear MA101 c. d. Click the CD-ROM drive box and click Next to Windows 98/... if you want to reboot the system. Windows 98/Me prompts for the location of your computer. You should now see the Windows system tray icon on the MA101. Connect the MA101 to your computer to the MA101. a. Locate an available USB port on the back of the driver software. g.
MA101 Reference Manual
Page 26
.... Power on the Model MA101 Resource CD. Run the Setup.exe program on your CD-ROM drive. Netgear MA101 Setup Utility 20 Insert the Model MA101 Resource CD into your PC. c. Note: Do not connect the USB cable to complete the installation... of the software as described in step 2 below a. b. Click Next and follow the prompts to close the wizard. Windows 2000 needs these files to your computer until after you complete the installation of new network adapter drivers...
.... Power on the Model MA101 Resource CD. Run the Setup.exe program on your CD-ROM drive. Netgear MA101 Setup Utility 20 Insert the Model MA101 Resource CD into your PC. c. Note: Do not connect the USB cable to complete the installation... of the software as described in step 2 below a. b. Click Next and follow the prompts to close the wizard. Windows 2000 needs these files to your computer until after you complete the installation of new network adapter drivers...
MA101 Reference Manual
Page 27
... USB cable from Netgear MA101 your computer to close the wizard. e. Click Finish to the MA101. You should now see the Windows system tray icon in the Windows MA101 Configuration Utility SysTray Icon task bar. 21 c. If the Digital Signature Not Found warning appears, click Yes to reboot the system. Netgear tested the MA101 for the best driver screen. The Windows...
... USB cable from Netgear MA101 your computer to close the wizard. e. Click Finish to the MA101. You should now see the Windows system tray icon in the Windows MA101 Configuration Utility SysTray Icon task bar. 21 c. If the Digital Signature Not Found warning appears, click Yes to reboot the system. Netgear tested the MA101 for the best driver screen. The Windows...
MA101 Reference Manual
Page 33
...driver if necessary. • Try to install the MA101 on a different USB port on page 41. 27 This could be a physical layer problem or a network configuration problem. • Check to make sure that the IP addresses and the Windows networking parameters are all configured correctly. Please refer to a wireless... reinsert the wireless USB adapter USB cable. • Check the device manager in Windows to see the other computers 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...
...driver if necessary. • Try to install the MA101 on a different USB port on page 41. 27 This could be a physical layer problem or a network configuration problem. • Check to make sure that the IP addresses and the Windows networking parameters are all configured correctly. Please refer to a wireless... reinsert the wireless USB adapter USB cable. • Check the device manager in Windows to see the other computers 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...
MA101 Reference Manual
Page 39
Appendix A Technical Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the MA101 USB Adapter. Antenna 1 Integrated antenna and 1 external non-removable antenna Radio Data Rate 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps (Auto Rate Sensing) Frequency 2.4 GHz to... m) 11Mbps-175 ft (53 m) Emissions FCC, CE, C-TICK Bus interface USB 1.1 Provided drivers Microsoft Windows XP, 98, Me, 2000 Dimensions L: 4.2 in (107 mm) W: 3.4 in (87 mm) H: 0.95 in (24 mm) Weight 2.2 oz (67 g) Status LED Wireless Link, Device Status Operating Environment Operating temperature: 32-131 degrees F (0-55 degrees...
Appendix A Technical Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the MA101 USB Adapter. Antenna 1 Integrated antenna and 1 external non-removable antenna Radio Data Rate 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps (Auto Rate Sensing) Frequency 2.4 GHz to... m) 11Mbps-175 ft (53 m) Emissions FCC, CE, C-TICK Bus interface USB 1.1 Provided drivers Microsoft Windows XP, 98, Me, 2000 Dimensions L: 4.2 in (107 mm) W: 3.4 in (87 mm) H: 0.95 in (24 mm) Weight 2.2 oz (67 g) Status LED Wireless Link, Device Status Operating Environment Operating temperature: 32-131 degrees F (0-55 degrees...