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... cause harmful interference to part 15 of the FCC Rules. Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus (Model MA301 Wireless PCI Adapter) does not exceed the Class B limits for radio-noise emissions from that may not cause harmful interference. • ... to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
... cause harmful interference to part 15 of the FCC Rules. Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus (Model MA301 Wireless PCI Adapter) does not exceed the Class B limits for radio-noise emissions from that may not cause harmful interference. • ... to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Contents Preface About This Reference Guide Chapter 1 Introduction About the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card 1 Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products 1 What's in the Box 2 A Road Map for 'How to Get There From Here 3 Chapter 2 Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card What You Will Need Before You Begin 1 Verify System Requirements 2 Observe Location and Range Guidelines...
Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Contents Preface About This Reference Guide Chapter 1 Introduction About the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card 1 Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products 1 What's in the Box 2 A Road Map for 'How to Get There From Here 3 Chapter 2 Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card What You Will Need Before You Begin 1 Verify System Requirements 2 Observe Location and Range Guidelines...
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... for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Installing a MA401 to Operate in Ad-Hoc Mode 23 MA401 Wireless Connection Indicators 27 Interpreting the LED on the MA401 27 Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors 28 Troubleshooting Tips 29 Chapter 3 Protecting Your Wireless Connection Enabling Basic Wireless Security Features 1 Identifying the Wireless Network Name (SSID) and WEP Security Settings 2 Setting the Wireless Network Name...
... for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Installing a MA401 to Operate in Ad-Hoc Mode 23 MA401 Wireless Connection Indicators 27 Interpreting the LED on the MA401 27 Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors 28 Troubleshooting Tips 29 Chapter 3 Protecting Your Wireless Connection Enabling Basic Wireless Security Features 1 Identifying the Wireless Network Name (SSID) and WEP Security Settings 2 Setting the Wireless Network Name...
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Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Selecting Windows' Internet Access Method 5 Verifying TCP/IP Properties 6 Configuring Windows NT, 2000 or XP for IP Networking 6 Install or Verify Windows Networking Components 6 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP, 2000, or NT4 ..........7 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP 7 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows 2000 10 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows NT4 13 Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP, 2000, and NT4 .........16 Index vii
Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Selecting Windows' Internet Access Method 5 Verifying TCP/IP Properties 6 Configuring Windows NT, 2000 or XP for IP Networking 6 Install or Verify Windows Networking Components 6 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP, 2000, or NT4 ..........7 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP 7 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows 2000 10 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows NT4 13 Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP, 2000, and NT4 .........16 Index vii
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... in text linked with the terms and procedures used for purchasing the NETGEAR™ MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card. courier font Screen text, user-typed command-line entries. About This Reference GuidePreface-1 The MA401 PC Card provides high-speed 11 Mbps access between your computer and other 802.11b compliant wireless devices. Note: If you for the Enter key and the Return...
... in text linked with the terms and procedures used for purchasing the NETGEAR™ MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card. courier font Screen text, user-typed command-line entries. About This Reference GuidePreface-1 The MA401 PC Card provides high-speed 11 Mbps access between your computer and other 802.11b compliant wireless devices. Note: If you for the Enter key and the Return...
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Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Preface-2About This Reference Guide
Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Preface-2About This Reference Guide
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.... Its auto-sensing capability allows packet transfer at the lower transfer rate of the NETGEAR MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card. It frees you from traditional Ethernet wiring and helps you create a wireless network for notebook computers running Microsoft Windows. Introduction1-1 About the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card The MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card gives you are traveling. Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter introduces the features, package contents, and...
.... Its auto-sensing capability allows packet transfer at the lower transfer rate of the NETGEAR MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card. It frees you from traditional Ethernet wiring and helps you create a wireless network for notebook computers running Microsoft Windows. Introduction1-1 About the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card The MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card gives you are traveling. Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter introduces the features, package contents, and...
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... Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card • AModel MA401 Resource CD, including: - The following items: Figure 1-1: MA401 Package Contents • MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card • Installation Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card in the Box? The product package should contain the following Netgear products can be configured to improve data transfer rate. Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card • Highest level of...
... Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card • AModel MA401 Resource CD, including: - The following items: Figure 1-1: MA401 Package Contents • MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card • Installation Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card in the Box? The product package should contain the following Netgear products can be configured to improve data transfer rate. Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card • Highest level of...
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..., signal quality, and security to understand. Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card in HTML format • Warranty Card • Support Information Card If any of the parts are taken, browsing the Internet through your NETGEAR dealer. Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card - In addition, wireless technology adds issues, such as connecting to networking: running wires. The...
..., signal quality, and security to understand. Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card in HTML format • Warranty Card • Support Information Card If any of the parts are taken, browsing the Internet through your NETGEAR dealer. Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card - In addition, wireless technology adds issues, such as connecting to networking: running wires. The...
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... the range of the "Installing the MA401 wireless network. Identify the wireless network name (SSID) and, if used the wireless security settings. 2. A Road Map for a general introduction. 1-4 Introduction For 802.11b Wireless PC guidelines about Guidelines" on page 2-2. A wireless network To set up the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card with the settings from step 1. 1. Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Table 1-1. What's Needed? How Do...
... the range of the "Installing the MA401 wireless network. Identify the wireless network name (SSID) and, if used the wireless security settings. 2. A Road Map for a general introduction. 1-4 Introduction For 802.11b Wireless PC guidelines about Guidelines" on page 2-2. A wireless network To set up the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card with the settings from step 1. 1. Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Table 1-1. What's Needed? How Do...
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...MA401 and all MA401 with To learn about wireless wireless authentication and WEP wireless networking connection from network has encryption enabled. Use Windows 3-1 and configure encryption security your MA401 security built features. into browsers like Internet Explorer and Netscape. Protect my 1. A wireless network with Netgear wireless... already in place on secure Internet sites. A Road Map for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Table 1-1. Wireless networking "Authentication and hacking, or features equipment that the 1. Features" on page...
...MA401 and all MA401 with To learn about wireless wireless authentication and WEP wireless networking connection from network has encryption enabled. Use Windows 3-1 and configure encryption security your MA401 security built features. into browsers like Internet Explorer and Netscape. Protect my 1. A wireless network with Netgear wireless... already in place on secure Internet sites. A Road Map for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Table 1-1. Wireless networking "Authentication and hacking, or features equipment that the 1. Features" on page...
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...cable/DSL Infrastructure Mode router as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. To configure your page 2-4. A Road Map for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Table 1-1. If I ? 1. version of the Internet service provider 4. A browser like those from cable or DSL service ...to the cable or Infrastructure Mode, DSL Internet service please see Appendix C, "Preparing Your PCs for your 2. A wireless network MA401 in 2-7, and locate the Infrastructure Mode" on my notebook PC according to the requirements of Windows. 3. How Do I Want To ... ? What ...
...cable/DSL Infrastructure Mode router as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. To configure your page 2-4. A Road Map for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Table 1-1. If I ? 1. version of the Internet service provider 4. A browser like those from cable or DSL service ...to the cable or Infrastructure Mode, DSL Internet service please see Appendix C, "Preparing Your PCs for your 2. A wireless network MA401 in 2-7, and locate the Infrastructure Mode" on my notebook PC according to the requirements of Windows. 3. How Do I Want To ... ? What ...
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...want 3. security access rights such as the other the combined 2. A Road Map for How to locate the combined wireless managed by individuals who particular files must be enabled for sharing by the directory or and wired network. corporate computer files... other Windows Domain the network in Windows computers in a wireless and am using to connect to Windows networking wirelessly connected notebook Network Neighborhood feature to browser for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Table 1-1. wired the target Workgroup or Domain network. Reference...
...want 3. security access rights such as the other the combined 2. A Road Map for How to locate the combined wireless managed by individuals who particular files must be enabled for sharing by the directory or and wired network. corporate computer files... other Windows Domain the network in Windows computers in a wireless and am using to connect to Windows networking wirelessly connected notebook Network Neighborhood feature to browser for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Table 1-1. wired the target Workgroup or Domain network. Reference...
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... add Workgroup or Domain offices. To get assistance from the the combined wireless with the same Windows homes, or small wizard to be enabled for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Table 1-1. The notebook computer I ? Any Windows networking networking, refer to to wirelessly security access rights the Help and connect to the such as prompts for...
... add Workgroup or Domain offices. To get assistance from the the combined wireless with the same Windows homes, or small wizard to be enabled for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Table 1-1. The notebook computer I ? Any Windows networking networking, refer to to wirelessly security access rights the Help and connect to the such as prompts for...
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Chapter 2 Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card This chapter describes how to secure your network from unauthorized access. What You Will Need Before You Begin You need to your wireless pc card and connect. Netgear strongly recommends you can connect over 802.11b wireless networks at a range of the WLAN where you will connect before you deploy the security features appropriate to...
Chapter 2 Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card This chapter describes how to secure your network from unauthorized access. What You Will Need Before You Begin You need to your wireless pc card and connect. Netgear strongly recommends you can connect over 802.11b wireless networks at a range of the WLAN where you will connect before you deploy the security features appropriate to...
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... the devices. 2-2 Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Observe Location and 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 the MA401 driver software. Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Verify System Requirements Before installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card, please make sure that...
... the devices. 2-2 Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Observe Location and 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 the MA401 driver software. Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Verify System Requirements Before installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card, please make sure that...
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... the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card 2-3 Your MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card factory default basic settings are configured with each other , without any configuration changes. Reference Guide for the MA401 PC Card to exchange files directly between them. Note: All NETGEAR, Inc. 802.11b wireless access products use the same factory settings as the MA401 and will need to set up the network and verify wireless connectivity. MA401 Default Wireless Configuration...
... the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card 2-3 Your MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card factory default basic settings are configured with each other , without any configuration changes. Reference Guide for the MA401 PC Card to exchange files directly between them. Note: All NETGEAR, Inc. 802.11b wireless access products use the same factory settings as the MA401 and will need to set up the network and verify wireless connectivity. MA401 Default Wireless Configuration...
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Reference Guide for setting up the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card. The procedures below include the following: • A Simplified Quick Installation Procedure Use this method if you are a experienced computer ...If you have limited to moderate computer experience, use the procedure that corresponds to a Wireless Network Access Point in Infrastructure Mode Figure 2-1: NETGEAR MA401 Wireless PC Card in Infrastructure Mode This section provides instructions for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Using the MA401 to Connect to the version of Windows you are using. 2-4 Installing the...
Reference Guide for setting up the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card. The procedures below include the following: • A Simplified Quick Installation Procedure Use this method if you are a experienced computer ...If you have limited to moderate computer experience, use the procedure that corresponds to a Wireless Network Access Point in Infrastructure Mode Figure 2-1: NETGEAR MA401 Wireless PC Card in Infrastructure Mode This section provides instructions for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Using the MA401 to Connect to the version of Windows you are using. 2-4 Installing the...