MA101 Product datasheet
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... Includes 40/64 and 128 bit WEP encryption for longer distances from other 802.11b PC nodes or 802.11b access points. Effortlessly connect any new wires. 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 need to your wireless network at 11 Mbps speed without installing any PC to your...
... Includes 40/64 and 128 bit WEP encryption for longer distances from other 802.11b PC nodes or 802.11b access points. Effortlessly connect any new wires. 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 need to your wireless network at 11 Mbps speed without installing any PC to your...
MA101 Reference Manual
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... 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 26 Troubleshooting Tips 27 Chapter 3 - 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 Contents Preface - Installing the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter...
... 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 26 Troubleshooting Tips 27 Chapter 3 - 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 Contents Preface - Installing the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter...
MA101 Reference Manual
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The notation [Enter] is used for purchasing the NETGEAR® MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter. Note: If you for the Enter key and the... assumes that must be pressed simultaneously are shown in this guide. However, basic computer network, Internet, and wireless technologies tutorial information is used in text linked with a plus (+) sign. courier font Screen text, user-...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.
The notation [Enter] is used for purchasing the NETGEAR® MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter. Note: If you for the Enter key and the... assumes that must be pressed simultaneously are shown in this guide. However, basic computer network, Internet, and wireless technologies tutorial information is used in text linked with a plus (+) sign. courier font Screen text, user-...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.
MA101 Reference Manual
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... speed. It is designed for sharing your installation objectives is far, the wireless nodes automatically fall back to operate to the lower transfer rate of the NETGEAR MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter. Its auto-sensing capability allows packet transfer at the optimal data transfer rate. Wireless nodes negotiate to distance or electromagnetic interference limitations. See "What You Will...
... speed. It is designed for sharing your installation objectives is far, the wireless nodes automatically fall back to operate to the lower transfer rate of the NETGEAR MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter. Its auto-sensing capability allows packet transfer at the optimal data transfer rate. Wireless nodes negotiate to distance or electromagnetic interference limitations. See "What You Will...
MA101 Reference Manual
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... product package should contain the following Netgear products can be configured to return the product for the Model MA101 802.11b Wireless PC Card • A Model MA101 Resource CD, including: - Reference Guide for the Model MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter in the Box? Reference Guide for the Model MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter in case you need to communicate with a USB cable • Reference Manual for repair...
... product package should contain the following Netgear products can be configured to return the product for the Model MA101 802.11b Wireless PC Card • A Model MA101 Resource CD, including: - Reference Guide for the Model MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter in the Box? Reference Guide for the Model MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter in case you need to communicate with a USB cable • Reference Manual for repair...
MA101 Reference Manual
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... and Range Guidelines" on page 10. To help overcome potential barriers to successfully using printers in the combined wireless and wired network. General networking concepts, 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...
... and Range Guidelines" on page 10. To help overcome potential barriers to successfully using printers in the combined wireless and wired network. General networking concepts, 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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... immediate area could access your network from unauthorized access. 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. It is important to take...
... immediate area could access your network from unauthorized access. 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. It is important to take...
MA101 Reference Manual
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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 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...
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 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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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 directly with each other , without the use of these configuration ...Cable or DSL broadband Internet connection. • Ad-Hoc Mode: An 802.11 networking framework in a house connect to an Access Point that is used when computers in which devices and computers communicate with the MA101 USB Adapter. 11 For example, Ad-Hoc Mode is attached to exchange files ...
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 directly with each other , without the use of these configuration ...Cable or DSL broadband Internet connection. • Ad-Hoc Mode: An 802.11 networking framework in a house connect to an Access Point that is used when computers in which devices and computers communicate with the MA101 USB Adapter. 11 For example, Ad-Hoc Mode is attached to exchange files ...
MA101 Reference Manual
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... factory default settings 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 factory default settings. If this is an addition to an existing wireless network, you will need to identify the wireless configuration and security parameters already defined. On...
... factory default settings 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 factory default settings. If this is an addition to an existing wireless network, you will need to identify the wireless configuration and security parameters already defined. On...
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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a. c. Connect the USB cable from the MA101 USB Adapter to your computer. For Windows XP Users Installing a MA101 Connect the MA101 USB Adapter to your computer and let the operating system boot up completely. Lift the antenna on your computer. 14 Power on the MA101. d. Setting Up the MA101 in Infrastructure Mode Use the procedure below that corresponds to your computer. b. Locate an available USB port on the back of your version of Windows.
a. c. Connect the USB cable from the MA101 USB Adapter to your computer. For Windows XP Users Installing a MA101 Connect the MA101 USB Adapter to your computer and let the operating system boot up completely. Lift the antenna on your computer. 14 Power on the MA101. d. Setting Up the MA101 in Infrastructure Mode Use the procedure below that corresponds to your computer. b. Locate an available USB port on the back of your version of Windows.
MA101 Reference Manual
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... networking framework in Ad-Hoc mode. 23 This section provides instructions for setting up the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter in which devices or computers communicate directly with file and print sharing enabled and you want 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 configured...
... networking framework in Ad-Hoc mode. 23 This section provides instructions for setting up the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter in which devices or computers communicate directly with file and print sharing enabled and you want 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 configured...
MA101 Reference Manual
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...computer. b. Set the MA101 as follows: • SSID: Wireless • Mode (Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc): Ad-Hoc • WEP encryption: assure MA101 Configuration Utility that both 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...configured with the version of your computer, then select Computer-to - Double click on the System Tray icon to run the wireless LAN configuration utility to make whatever configuration changes may be needed. Follow the instructions above for your...
...computer. b. Set the MA101 as follows: • SSID: Wireless • Mode (Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc): Ad-Hoc • WEP encryption: assure MA101 Configuration Utility that both 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...configured with the version of your computer, then select Computer-to - Double click on the System Tray icon to run the wireless LAN configuration utility to make whatever configuration changes may be needed. Follow the instructions above for your...
MA101 Reference Manual
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Color Red Condition The wireless USB adapter has no connection to any access point or the link between the Wireless USB Adapter and the associated access point is lost. Green The wireless USB adapter has a connection with another 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. The wireless LAN configuration utility installation...
Color Red Condition The wireless USB adapter has no connection to any access point or the link between the Wireless USB Adapter and the associated access point is lost. Green The wireless USB adapter has a connection with another 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. The wireless LAN configuration utility installation...
MA101 Reference Manual
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... on the Ethernet side of the network. I cannot see if the wireless USB adapter is properly recognized in the Windows operating system. Symptom The LED 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 not loaded. Troubleshooting Tips If you have problems getting...
... on the Ethernet side of the network. I cannot see if the wireless USB adapter is properly recognized in the Windows operating system. Symptom The LED 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 not loaded. Troubleshooting Tips If you have problems getting...
MA101 Reference Manual
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... of the wireless data communications. This chapter describes how to use an SSID other than the default setting.The procedures below identify how to change the SSID and WEP encryption settings of the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter to use the basic security features of your connection. At a minimum, configure your wireless network to protect your MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter. 29
... of the wireless data communications. This chapter describes how to use an SSID other than the default setting.The procedures below identify how to change the SSID and WEP encryption settings of the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter to use the basic security features of your connection. At a minimum, configure your wireless network to protect your MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter. 29
MA101 Reference Manual
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... the same key(s). 30 Netgear recommends that you configure in the wireless USB adapter. Note: The SSID in the configuration parameters. For the access point and wireless nodes to provide this form, fill in the configuration parameters, and put it by both the access point and the wireless device such as the MA101 have been set up...
... the same key(s). 30 Netgear recommends that you configure in the wireless USB adapter. Note: The SSID in the configuration parameters. For the access point and wireless nodes to provide this form, fill in the configuration parameters, and put it by both the access point and the wireless device such as the MA101 have been set up...
MA101 Reference Manual
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Setting the Wireless Network Name (SSID) The MA101 USB Adapter allows you to restrict access to take effect. 31 These settings must match the settings of the wireless Access Point. Click Apply or OK for the changes to your wireless communications based on the SSID and WEP keywords. Run the Configuration Utility and select the Configuration tab page. To change the SSID, enter a new SSID. Figure 3-1: Changing the SSID 2. Note: The characters are case sensitive. 3. Follow the steps below to perform this procedure. 1.
Setting the Wireless Network Name (SSID) The MA101 USB Adapter allows you to restrict access to take effect. 31 These settings must match the settings of the wireless Access Point. Click Apply or OK for the changes to your wireless communications based on the SSID and WEP keywords. Run the Configuration Utility and select the Configuration tab page. To change the SSID, enter a new SSID. Figure 3-1: Changing the SSID 2. Note: The characters are case sensitive. 3. Follow the steps below to perform this procedure. 1.
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... and select the Security tab page. 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 wireless USB adapter. • 40/64-bit WEP data encryption • 128-bit WEP data encryption Note: A larger encryption key requires more processing to perform...
... and select the Security tab page. 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 wireless USB adapter. • 40/64-bit WEP data encryption • 128-bit WEP data encryption Note: A larger encryption key requires more processing to perform...
