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...and privacy. Standards-based 802.11b technology plus Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption provide your wireless network Help is equipped with the highest level of installing new cabling. www.NETGEAR.com USB makes the installation as ...MA101 performs with reliable 802.11b standards-based technology and has a 5-year limited warranty. Since the MA101 is USB powered, there 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 easily connect a PC to your wireless...
...and privacy. Standards-based 802.11b technology plus Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption provide your wireless network Help is equipped with the highest level of installing new cabling. www.NETGEAR.com USB makes the installation as ...MA101 performs with reliable 802.11b standards-based technology and has a 5-year limited warranty. Since the MA101 is USB powered, there 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 easily connect a PC to your wireless...
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... expert technical support and timely notices of their respective holders. By registering your product at www.NETGEAR.com/register, we can provide you with your Support information card. NETGEAR, the Netgear logo, The Gear Guy and Everybody's Connecting are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries see your...
... expert technical support and timely notices of their respective holders. By registering your product at www.NETGEAR.com/register, we can provide you with your Support information card. NETGEAR, the Netgear logo, The Gear Guy and Everybody's Connecting are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries see your...
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... 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 - Contents Preface - Introduction About the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter 1 Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products 1 What's in the...
... 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 - Contents Preface - Introduction About the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter 1 Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products 1 What's in the...
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...MA101, see Chapter 2, "Installing the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter" and follow the instructions provided. To help overcome potential barriers to successfully using printers in the combined wireless and wired network. If I ? A wireless network 2. To set up the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter with other computers, and using wireless... wireless network name (SSID) and, if used the wireless security settings. 2. To learn about the range of 802.11b wireless networks, please see Appendix B, "802.11b Wireless Networking Basics" for How to Get There From Here ... Connect to...
...MA101, see Chapter 2, "Installing the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter" and follow the instructions provided. To help overcome potential barriers to successfully using printers in the combined wireless and wired network. If I ? A wireless network 2. To set up the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter with other computers, and using wireless... wireless network name (SSID) and, if used the wireless security settings. 2. To learn about the range of 802.11b wireless networks, please see Appendix B, "802.11b Wireless Networking Basics" for How to Get There From Here ... Connect to...
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...? Protect my 1. Configure my the MA101 and all MA101 with To learn about wireless wireless authentication and WEP wireless networking connection from network has encryption enabled. Any security features you might implement in a wireless network are using the SSL encryption security built into browsers like Internet Explorer and Netscape®. A wireless network with Netgear wireless To use WEP security Note...
...? Protect my 1. Configure my the MA101 and all MA101 with To learn about wireless wireless authentication and WEP wireless networking connection from network has encryption enabled. Any security features you might implement in a wireless network are using the SSL encryption security built into browsers like Internet Explorer and Netscape®. A wireless network with Netgear wireless To use WEP security Note...
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... Your PCs for Network Access" for How to the cable or Infrastructure Mode" DSL Internet service on page 13. 3. A wireless network Up the MA101 in your connection like Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. 5 Connect to a Wireless Network Access Point in from cable or DSL Infrastructure Mode, service providers. Open an Internet browser such as illustrated...
... Your PCs for Network Access" for How to the cable or Infrastructure Mode" DSL Internet service on page 13. 3. A wireless network Up the MA101 in your connection like Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. 5 Connect to a Wireless Network Access Point in from cable or DSL Infrastructure Mode, service providers. Open an Internet browser such as illustrated...
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...refer to the Help system included with setting up small networks in the combined wireless settings are usually order to locate and wired network. The computer I am using to connect to the wireless network needs to be provided when Windows prompts for How to work with ...that comes with the version of the Windows operating systems you want to set up Windows networking, refer to exchange files between my wirelessly connected computer and other computer in Windows computers in Windows Domain the network in their homes, or small offices. 'peer' Workgroup networking is...
...refer to the Help system included with setting up small networks in the combined wireless settings are usually order to locate and wired network. The computer I am using to connect to the wireless network needs to be provided when Windows prompts for How to work with ...that comes with the version of the Windows operating systems you want to set up Windows networking, refer to exchange files between my wirelessly connected computer and other computer in Windows computers in Windows Domain the network in their homes, or small offices. 'peer' Workgroup networking is...
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... corporate computer locate Windows Client and File support groups. From the File network must be configured with setting up small networks in the combined wireless and wired network. 2. systems you are using to connect to the wireless network needs to the settings are Microsoft 4. The computer I am using security access rights Windows to...
... corporate computer locate Windows Client and File support groups. From the File network must be configured with setting up small networks in the combined wireless and wired network. 2. systems you are using to connect to the wireless network needs to the settings are Microsoft 4. The computer I am using security access rights Windows to...
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... indoors. 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). With this distance, and because walls do not always block wireless signals, others outside your immediate area could access your MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter for wireless connectivity on page 29. Chapter 2 Installing the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter This chapter describes...
... indoors. 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). With this distance, and because walls do not always block wireless signals, others outside your immediate area could access your MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter for wireless connectivity on page 29. Chapter 2 Installing the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter This chapter describes...
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... Range Guidelines Computers can communicate through walls. However, the operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the physical location of interference, such as walls with the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter. Verify System Requirements Before installing the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter, please make sure that these minimum requirements have been met: • You must have...
... Range Guidelines Computers can communicate through walls. However, the operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the physical location of interference, such as walls with the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter. Verify System Requirements Before installing the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter, please make sure that these minimum requirements have been met: • You must have...
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... computers communicate with the MA101 USB Adapter. 11 For example, this mode is used when computers in a house connect to an Access Point that is used when two Windows computers are available with each other by first going through an access point (AP). Two Basic Operating Modes The MA101 USB Adapter, like all 802.11b adapters, can operate in the...
... computers communicate with the MA101 USB Adapter. 11 For example, this mode is used when computers in a house connect to an Access Point that is used when two Windows computers are available with each other by first going through an access point (AP). Two Basic Operating Modes The MA101 USB Adapter, like all 802.11b adapters, can operate in the...
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... wireless connectivity. On computers with other 802.11b wireless devices, all devices must be configured with the same SSID which is a new wireless network installation, use factory default settings. 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 versions of Windows, your MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter...
... wireless connectivity. On computers with other 802.11b wireless devices, all devices must be configured with the same SSID which is a new wireless network installation, use factory default settings. 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 versions of Windows, your MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter...
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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
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Power on your computer. 14 d. b. Connect the USB cable from the MA101 USB Adapter to your computer and let the operating system boot up completely. For Windows XP Users Installing a MA101 Connect the MA101 USB Adapter to your version of your computer. Lift the antenna on the back of Windows. c. a. Locate an available USB port on the MA101. Setting Up the MA101 in Infrastructure Mode Use the procedure below that corresponds to your computer.
Power on your computer. 14 d. b. Connect the USB cable from the MA101 USB Adapter to your computer and let the operating system boot up completely. For Windows XP Users Installing a MA101 Connect the MA101 USB Adapter to your version of your computer. Lift the antenna on the back of Windows. c. a. Locate an available USB port on the MA101. Setting Up the MA101 in Infrastructure Mode Use the procedure below that corresponds to your computer.
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a. Insert the Model MA101 Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive. d. 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. c. Windows XP Wireless Found New Hardware Popup Message b. The wizard will install the MA101 driver. After inserting the Model MA101 Resource CD, the Found New Hardware Wizard appears. After connecting the MA101, the Found New Hardware popup message appears, then the Wizard dialog displays. Install the MA101 driver software.
a. Insert the Model MA101 Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive. d. 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. c. Windows XP Wireless Found New Hardware Popup Message b. The wizard will install the MA101 driver. After inserting the Model MA101 Resource CD, the Found New Hardware Wizard appears. After connecting the MA101, the Found New Hardware popup message appears, then the Wizard dialog displays. Install the MA101 driver software.
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... includes WEP settings, click the Advanced button and configure the MA101 accordingly. a. Verify connectivity by accessing the Internet or network resources. Note: This procedure assumes you are connecting to the selected wireless network even though this is not Windows XP Wireless Network Connection using WEP security. Verify wireless connectivity to "Preparing Your PCs for Network Access" on the...
... includes WEP settings, click the Advanced button and configure the MA101 accordingly. a. Verify connectivity by accessing the Internet or network resources. Note: This procedure assumes you are connecting to the selected wireless network even though this is not Windows XP Wireless Network Connection using WEP security. Verify wireless connectivity to "Preparing Your PCs for Network Access" on the...
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... system boot up completely. b. Install the MA101 software. Netgear MA101 Setup Utility 17 Power on the Model MA101 Resource CD. 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. Note: Do not connect the USB cable to complete the installation of...
... system boot up completely. b. Install the MA101 software. Netgear MA101 Setup Utility 17 Power on the Model MA101 Resource CD. 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. Note: Do not connect the USB cable to complete the installation of...
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...your computer to Windows 98/Me Add Hardware Wizard close the wizard. a. d. Connect the MA101 to proceed. Click the CD-ROM drive box and click Next to your computer using the included USB cable. Netgear MA101 c. e. You should now see the Windows system tray icon on the back of... the driver software. Connect the USB cable from your computer. After the installation completes, click Finish to the MA101. g. Click Yes when asked if you...
...your computer to Windows 98/Me Add Hardware Wizard close the wizard. a. d. Connect the MA101 to proceed. Click the CD-ROM drive box and click Next to your computer using the included USB cable. Netgear MA101 c. e. You should now see the Windows system tray icon on the back of... the driver software. Connect the USB cable from your computer. After the installation completes, click Finish to the MA101. g. Click Yes when asked if you...
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...: You will not get a MA101Configuration Utility connection unless your wireless adapter. a. b. Configure your settings match those of the wireless network. The MA101 default settings are different from the Netgear. If you just installed to your computers. If your settings. Verify wireless connectivity to verify your wireless network settings are as follows: • SSID: Wireless • Mode (Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc...
...: You will not get a MA101Configuration Utility connection unless your wireless adapter. a. b. Configure your settings match those of the wireless network. The MA101 default settings are different from the Netgear. If you just installed to your computers. If your settings. Verify wireless connectivity to verify your wireless network settings are as follows: • SSID: Wireless • Mode (Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc...
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...is complete, click Finish to your computer until after you complete the installation of new network adapter drivers. Note: Do not connect the USB cable to close the wizard. Power on the Model MA101 Resource CD. Windows 2000 needs these files to your PC. Note: You may need ... 2000 with administrator rights to complete the installation of new hardware to complete the installation of the software as described in step 2 below a. Netgear MA101 Setup Utility 20 b. Have the Windows 2000 operating system installation files handy. c. c. a. Click Next and follow the prompts to complete the...
...is complete, click Finish to your computer until after you complete the installation of new network adapter drivers. Note: Do not connect the USB cable to close the wizard. Power on the Model MA101 Resource CD. Windows 2000 needs these files to your PC. Note: You may need ... 2000 with administrator rights to complete the installation of new hardware to complete the installation of the software as described in step 2 below a. Netgear MA101 Setup Utility 20 b. Have the Windows 2000 operating system installation files handy. c. c. a. Click Next and follow the prompts to complete the...