MA111v2 Installation Guide
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...b. c. c. Click Finish when done, and if prompted restart your computer. 2 Next, Install the MA111 Wireless USB Adapter Note: You should have a USB port on configuring WEP, Ad-Hoc mode, or advanced options. Next, you will also be prompted to ... the Found New Hardware Wizard displays. Verify connectivity to proceed. Select your wireless connection. 4 Finally, Verify Wireless Network Connectivity a. Tip: To view the available wireless networks, use the Windows XP wireless configuration utility. Verify that you are not using WEP security. Estimated Completion ...
...b. c. c. Click Finish when done, and if prompted restart your computer. 2 Next, Install the MA111 Wireless USB Adapter Note: You should have a USB port on configuring WEP, Ad-Hoc mode, or advanced options. Next, you will also be prompted to ... the Found New Hardware Wizard displays. Verify connectivity to proceed. Select your wireless connection. 4 Finally, Verify Wireless Network Connectivity a. Tip: To view the available wireless networks, use the Windows XP wireless configuration utility. Verify that you are not using WEP security. Estimated Completion ...
MA111v2 Product datasheet
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..., NETGEAR provides a 3-year warranty. Attractively styled, this USB adapter works with other NETGEAR wireless products, this compact device simply plugs into an external USB port on your notebook PC at no need to buy or install Ethernet cabling. at a hotspot over any 802.11b network...® 98, ME, 2000, and XP. The included 5 ft. With NETGEAR, Everybody's connecting, and with selected local language support during office hours. Fast and Easy 11 Mbps Wireless Connectivity NETGEAR has designed this Wireless USB Adapter to greater distances. The MA111 effortlessly connects...
..., NETGEAR provides a 3-year warranty. Attractively styled, this USB adapter works with other NETGEAR wireless products, this compact device simply plugs into an external USB port on your notebook PC at no need to buy or install Ethernet cabling. at a hotspot over any 802.11b network...® 98, ME, 2000, and XP. The included 5 ft. With NETGEAR, Everybody's connecting, and with selected local language support during office hours. Fast and Easy 11 Mbps Wireless Connectivity NETGEAR has designed this Wireless USB Adapter to greater distances. The MA111 effortlessly connects...
MA111v2 Product datasheet
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... registered trademarks of free hard drive space NETGEAR Related Products - Wireless USB Adapter Resource CD - 5ft (1.52 m) USB Cable - Warranty card - Windows 98SE, Me, 2000 or XP - 2 MB of their respective holders. Information is subject to 60º C) - Pentium Class PC - MA521 802.11b Wireless PC Card - USB 1.1 • Electromagnetic Compliance: - NETGEAR®, the NETGEAR logo, The Gear Guy, Everybody's connecting and...
... registered trademarks of free hard drive space NETGEAR Related Products - Wireless USB Adapter Resource CD - 5ft (1.52 m) USB Cable - Warranty card - Windows 98SE, Me, 2000 or XP - 2 MB of their respective holders. Information is subject to 60º C) - Pentium Class PC - MA521 802.11b Wireless PC Card - USB 1.1 • Electromagnetic Compliance: - NETGEAR®, the NETGEAR logo, The Gear Guy, Everybody's connecting and...
MA111v2 User Manual
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... Begin 3-1 Verifying System Requirements 3-1 Observing Location and Range Guidelines 3-2 Two Basic Operating Modes 3-2 MA111 Default Wireless Configuration Settings 3-3 Basic Installation Instructions 3-4 For Windows XP Users Installing a MA111 3-4 For Windows 2000 & 98/Me Users Installing a MA111 3-8 MA111 Wireless Connection Indicators 3-12 Interpreting the LED on the MA111 3-12 Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors 3-13...
... Begin 3-1 Verifying System Requirements 3-1 Observing Location and Range Guidelines 3-2 Two Basic Operating Modes 3-2 MA111 Default Wireless Configuration Settings 3-3 Basic Installation Instructions 3-4 For Windows XP Users Installing a MA111 3-4 For Windows 2000 & 98/Me Users Installing a MA111 3-8 MA111 Wireless Connection Indicators 3-12 Interpreting the LED on the MA111 3-12 Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors 3-13...
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... or Verify Windows Networking Components C-1 Enabling DHCP in Windows 98 and Me C-3 Selecting Windows' Internet Access Method C-5 Verifying TCP/IP Properties C-5 Configuring Windows 2000 or XP for TCP/IP Networking C-6 Install or Verify Windows Networking Components C-6 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows...
... or Verify Windows Networking Components C-1 Enabling DHCP in Windows 98 and Me C-3 Selecting Windows' Internet Access Method C-5 Verifying TCP/IP Properties C-5 Configuring Windows 2000 or XP for TCP/IP Networking C-6 Install or Verify Windows Networking Components C-6 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows...
MA111v2 User Manual
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... data transfer rate. About the MA111 The NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 gives you ultimate mobility in the optimal data transfer rate. It is compatible with Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP operating systems. Key Features The MA111 Wireless USB Adapter provides the following features: • Reliable IEEE 802.11b standards-based wireless technology. • 11 Mbps high speed...
... data transfer rate. About the MA111 The NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 gives you ultimate mobility in the optimal data transfer rate. It is compatible with Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP operating systems. Key Features The MA111 Wireless USB Adapter provides the following features: • Reliable IEEE 802.11b standards-based wireless technology. • 11 Mbps high speed...
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... will connect before you can easily connect to 802.11 wireless networks at distances of free hard disk space. • Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional, 2000, Me, or 98SE. The NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 provides highly effective security features which are ...covered in "Enabling Wireless Security Features" on your network. Advanced wireless network configuration is important to take...
... will connect before you can easily connect to 802.11 wireless networks at distances of free hard disk space. • Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional, 2000, Me, or 98SE. The NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 provides highly effective security features which are ...covered in "Enabling Wireless Security Features" on your network. Advanced wireless network configuration is important to take...
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... system boot up completely, and log in as needed. Insert the Resource CD for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 Basic Installation Instructions Use the procedure below that corresponds to proceed. 3-4 Basic Setup 202...-10032-01 e. Resource CD Main page InstallShield Wizard Note: If a Windows XP Certification warning appears, click Continue Anyway to the version of Windows you are using. d. The CD main page loads. For Windows XP...
... system boot up completely, and log in as needed. Insert the Resource CD for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 Basic Installation Instructions Use the procedure below that corresponds to proceed. 3-4 Basic Setup 202...-10032-01 e. Resource CD Main page InstallShield Wizard Note: If a Windows XP Certification warning appears, click Continue Anyway to the version of Windows you are using. d. The CD main page loads. For Windows XP...
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... to choose the country where you must read the Windows XP documentation for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 Install the MA111 Wireless Adapter. If you choose No, you are prompted with a Windows XP Logo testing message, click Continue Anyway. User Manual for an explanation of the Windows task ... the MA111 and insert the other end of the cable into the USB slot on your computer. After a short delay, the Found New Hardware Wizard displays. a. Click Yes to use the Windows XP wireless network configuration utility c. Note: If you are located. The MA111 ...
... to choose the country where you must read the Windows XP documentation for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 Install the MA111 Wireless Adapter. If you choose No, you are prompted with a Windows XP Logo testing message, click Continue Anyway. User Manual for an explanation of the Windows task ... the MA111 and insert the other end of the cable into the USB slot on your computer. After a short delay, the Found New Hardware Wizard displays. a. Click Yes to use the Windows XP wireless network configuration utility c. Note: If you are located. The MA111 ...
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... in your Ad-Hoc network are not configured with the OS? 3-14 202-10032-01 Basic Setup This could be powered on page 2-2 for XP Professional and XP Home users only: How do I can connect to see if the MA111 is not loaded. Check to the Ethernet network. Answer: Be sure... problems connected to save the changes. If you want to avoid these Profile setting prompts, simply click Apply before clicking Close for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 Basic Tips If you the chance to your system if one is not lit. Check the Windows device manager to an access point...
... in your Ad-Hoc network are not configured with the OS? 3-14 202-10032-01 Basic Setup This could be powered on page 2-2 for XP Professional and XP Home users only: How do I can connect to see if the MA111 is not loaded. Check to the Ethernet network. Answer: Be sure... problems connected to save the changes. If you want to avoid these Profile setting prompts, simply click Apply before clicking Close for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 Basic Tips If you the chance to your system if one is not lit. Check the Windows device manager to an access point...
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... your settings in this utility with Windows XP, deselect the Windows XP configuration utility. The section below introduces these capabilities of tools to: • Configure wireless settings. • Monitor wireless network connections. • Save your NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 for a particular wireless network. If you did not enable the NETGEAR utility when you want to configure my...
... your settings in this utility with Windows XP, deselect the Windows XP configuration utility. The section below introduces these capabilities of tools to: • Configure wireless settings. • Monitor wireless network connections. • Save your NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 for a particular wireless network. If you did not enable the NETGEAR utility when you want to configure my...
MA111v2 User Manual
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... specifications for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111. Antennae Standards Radio Data Rate Frequency Power Emissions Bus interface Provided drivers Operating Environment Encryption Warranty 1 Integrated internal antenna 802.11b 1, 2, 5.5, and 11 Mbps (Auto Rate Sensing) 2.4GHz to 2.5GHz (CCK and OFDM Modulation) SV USB line powered FCC, CE, C-tick, IC USB 1.1 Microsoft Windows XP, 2000, Me, 98SE...
... specifications for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111. Antennae Standards Radio Data Rate Frequency Power Emissions Bus interface Provided drivers Operating Environment Encryption Warranty 1 Integrated internal antenna 802.11b 1, 2, 5.5, and 11 Mbps (Auto Rate Sensing) 2.4GHz to 2.5GHz (CCK and OFDM Modulation) SV USB line powered FCC, CE, C-tick, IC USB 1.1 Microsoft Windows XP, 2000, Me, 98SE...
MA111v2 User Manual
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... (RADIUS) infrastructure, WPA supports Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). Together, these technologies provide a framework for strong user authentication. Windows XP implements 802.1x natively, and several Netgear switch and wireless access point products support 802.1x. User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 WPA Authentication: Enterprise-level User Authentication via EAP from a RADIUS server, for example.
... (RADIUS) infrastructure, WPA supports Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). Together, these technologies provide a framework for strong user authentication. Windows XP implements 802.1x natively, and several Netgear switch and wireless access point products support 802.1x. User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 WPA Authentication: Enterprise-level User Authentication via EAP from a RADIUS server, for example.
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... Probe Responses (AP to station) and Association Requests (station to authenticate the client. 2. User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 Client with a WPAenabled wireless adapter and supplicant (Win XP, Funk, Meetinghouse, etc.) For example, a WPA-enabled AP For example, a RADIUS server 1 2 3 4 6 5 7 Figure B-2: 802.1x Authentication Sequence The AP sends Beacon Frames with an authenticator...
... Probe Responses (AP to station) and Association Requests (station to authenticate the client. 2. User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 Client with a WPAenabled wireless adapter and supplicant (Win XP, Funk, Meetinghouse, etc.) For example, a WPA-enabled AP For example, a RADIUS server 1 2 3 4 6 5 7 Figure B-2: 802.1x Authentication Sequence The AP sends Beacon Frames with an authenticator...
MA111v2 User Manual
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...a WPA firmware update from your wireless AP. So, to update you Windows wireless client, all you must have to your wireless network adapter vendor and update the wireless network adapter driver. User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 • The new WPA...system, then 802.1x (EAP with many wireless vendors to embed the WPA firmware update in Windows. For wireless network adapter drivers that supports WPA. Changes to Wireless Network Adapters Wireless network adapters must obtain an updated network adapter driver that are compatible with Windows XP (Service ...
...a WPA firmware update from your wireless AP. So, to update you Windows wireless client, all you must have to your wireless network adapter vendor and update the wireless network adapter driver. User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 • The new WPA...system, then 802.1x (EAP with many wireless vendors to embed the WPA firmware update in Windows. For wireless network adapter drivers that supports WPA. Changes to Wireless Network Adapters Wireless network adapters must obtain an updated network adapter driver that are compatible with Windows XP (Service ...
MA111v2 User Manual
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... select Install and add them. 6. Select 'Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)', click Properties, and verify that NETGEAR recommends for TCP/IP Networking As part of the PC preparation process, you may need to Settings, and... OK and close all Network and Dialup Connections windows. 8. The window is 192.168.0.1 Configuring Windows 2000 or XP for connecting through a router or gateway: • The IP address is between 192.168.0.2 and 192.168...IP on each networked PC. If an Ethernet adapter is selected. 7. Double-click that 'Client for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 2.
... select Install and add them. 6. Select 'Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)', click Properties, and verify that NETGEAR recommends for TCP/IP Networking As part of the PC preparation process, you may need to Settings, and... OK and close all Network and Dialup Connections windows. 8. The window is 192.168.0.1 Configuring Windows 2000 or XP for connecting through a router or gateway: • The IP address is between 192.168.0.2 and 192.168...IP on each networked PC. If an Ethernet adapter is selected. 7. Double-click that 'Client for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 2.
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... will take you through the configuration process for Network Access C-7 202-10032-01 User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP or 2000 You will find there are many similarities in Windows XP Locate your Network Neighborhood icon. • Select Control Panel from the Windows...
... will take you through the configuration process for Network Access C-7 202-10032-01 User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP or 2000 You will find there are many similarities in Windows XP Locate your Network Neighborhood icon. • Select Control Panel from the Windows...
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... there are problems, following the steps below to configure TCP/IP with this version of TCP/IP in Windows XP. Preparing Your PCs for Windows 2000. User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 Verify that Obtain an IP address automatically radio button is selected and that the Obtain DNS server address...
... there are problems, following the steps below to configure TCP/IP with this version of TCP/IP in Windows XP. Preparing Your PCs for Windows 2000. User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 Verify that Obtain an IP address automatically radio button is selected and that the Obtain DNS server address...
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User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Network Access 202-10032-01 C-11 The Run window opens. 2. Type cmd and then click OK. Type exit Preparing Your PCs for Windows XP or 2000 To check your PC's TCP/IP configuration: 1. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start...
User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Network Access 202-10032-01 C-11 The Run window opens. 2. Type cmd and then click OK. Type exit Preparing Your PCs for Windows XP or 2000 To check your PC's TCP/IP configuration: 1. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start...