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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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... reference manual assumes that must be pressed simultaneously are shown in text linked with the terms and procedures used for purchasing the NETGEAR™ MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card. However, basic computer network, Internet, and wireless technologies tutorial information is used in this manual. ALL CAPS DOS file and directory names. Note: If you for the Enter...
... reference manual assumes that must be pressed simultaneously are shown in text linked with the terms and procedures used for purchasing the NETGEAR™ MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card. However, basic computer network, Internet, and wireless technologies tutorial information is used in this manual. ALL CAPS DOS file and directory names. Note: If you for the Enter...
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...ME, NT4, 2000, and XP operating systems. Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products The MA401 PC Card provides the following features: • Reliable IEEE 802.11b standard-based wireless technology. • Supports roaming between access points when configured in any ... Infrastructure mode. • 11Mbps high rate speed. About the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card The MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card gives you ultimate mobility in an environment with a lot of the NETGEAR MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card. Wireless nodes negotiate to distance or operating limitations in your home. It...
...ME, NT4, 2000, and XP operating systems. Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products The MA401 PC Card provides the following features: • Reliable IEEE 802.11b standard-based wireless technology. • Supports roaming between access points when configured in any ... Infrastructure mode. • 11Mbps high rate speed. About the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card The MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card gives you ultimate mobility in an environment with a lot of the NETGEAR MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card. Wireless nodes negotiate to distance or operating limitations in your home. It...
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The product package should contain the following Netgear products can be configured to improve data transfer rate. Driver and Configuration Utility Software - Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card in the Box? Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card • Highest level of data encryption or no data encryption is available to simplify your network setup...
The product package should contain the following Netgear products can be configured to improve data transfer rate. Driver and Configuration Utility Software - Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card in the Box? Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card • Highest level of data encryption or no data encryption is available to simplify your network setup...
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... the inherent complexity of the barriers to Get There From Here' The introduction and adoption of the parts are taken, browsing the Internet through your NETGEAR dealer. Introduction1-3 A Road Map for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card in the combined wireless and wired network. Reference Guide for 'How to networking: running wires.
... the inherent complexity of the barriers to Get There From Here' The introduction and adoption of the parts are taken, browsing the Internet through your NETGEAR dealer. Introduction1-3 A Road Map for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card in the combined wireless and wired network. Reference Guide for 'How to networking: running wires.
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A Road Map for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Table 1-1. What Do I Want To ... ? Protect my 1. Assure that supports WEP Encryption" on information enabled. A wireless network with Netgear wireless To use 3. security, please see Internet sites settings of the "Enabling Basic such as page B-3. theft. 2. Any wireless networking security features you might implement are in addition to Get There...
A Road Map for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Table 1-1. What Do I Want To ... ? Protect my 1. Assure that supports WEP Encryption" on information enabled. A wireless network with Netgear wireless To use 3. security, please see Internet sites settings of the "Enabling Basic such as page B-3. theft. 2. Any wireless networking security features you might implement are in addition to Get There...
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... your computer meets the minimum system requirements and identify the wireless network configuration settings of several hundred feet indoors. The MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card provides highly effective security features which are covered in "Enabling Basic Wireless Security Features" on your network. Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card 2-1 Chapter 2 Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card This chapter describes how to secure your network from unauthorized...
... your computer meets the minimum system requirements and identify the wireless network configuration settings of several hundred feet indoors. The MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card provides highly effective security features which are covered in "Enabling Basic Wireless Security Features" on your network. Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card 2-1 Chapter 2 Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card This chapter describes how to secure your network from unauthorized...
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... networking framework in which devices or computers communicate directly with the MA401 PC Card. Both of an access point (AP). If this is attached to set up the network and verify wireless connectivity. Note: All NETGEAR, Inc. 802.11b wireless access products use of these configuration options are available with each other , without the use the same factory...
... networking framework in which devices or computers communicate directly with the MA401 PC Card. Both of an access point (AP). If this is attached to set up the network and verify wireless connectivity. Note: All NETGEAR, Inc. 802.11b wireless access products use of these configuration options are available with each other , without the use the same factory...
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... the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Using the MA401 to Connect to the version of Windows 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 the process. • Thorough Step-by-step Installation Instructions for setting up the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card.
... the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Using the MA401 to Connect to the version of Windows 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 the process. • Thorough Step-by-step Installation Instructions for setting up the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card.
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... is complete, you can be inserted into your computer. a. Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card 2-5 Locate an available PCMCIA or CardBus slot on the side of the Netgear MA401 Wireless PC Card was previously installed on your notebook computer has two PCMCIA or CardBus slots, the MA401 wireless PC Card can install the new PC Card and software. 1. c. Power on your notebook. Insert the Model...
... is complete, you can be inserted into your computer. a. Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card 2-5 Locate an available PCMCIA or CardBus slot on the side of the Netgear MA401 Wireless PC Card was previously installed on your notebook computer has two PCMCIA or CardBus slots, the MA401 wireless PC Card can install the new PC Card and software. 1. c. Power on your notebook. Insert the Model...
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...different from the Netgear default settings, run the wireless LAN configuration utility you just installed and make whatever configuration changes are as Netscape or Internet Explorer to connect to "Preparing Your PCs for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card 3. Please refer... Network Access" on page C-1. 2-6 Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Click on page 2-29. Configure your computers. The MA401 default settings are needed. 4. Verify connectivity by using a browser such as follows: • SSID: Wireless • Mode (Infrastructure or Ad Hoc): Infrastructure...
...different from the Netgear default settings, run the wireless LAN configuration utility you just installed and make whatever configuration changes are as Netscape or Internet Explorer to connect to "Preparing Your PCs for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card 3. Please refer... Network Access" on page C-1. 2-6 Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Click on page 2-29. Configure your computers. The MA401 default settings are needed. 4. Verify connectivity by using a browser such as follows: • SSID: Wireless • Mode (Infrastructure or Ad Hoc): Infrastructure...
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...PC Card with the Netgear logo facing up completely. Insert the MA401 PC Card into the PC card slot. For Windows XP Users Installing a MA401 Note: If an earlier version of the Netgear MA401 Wireless PC Card was previously installed on your notebook and let the operating system boot up and insert it into your CD-ROM drive. Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card... the MA401 wireless PC Card can install the new PC Card and software. Insert the Model MA401 Resource CD into either slot. If your notebook. b. Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card 2-7 ...
...PC Card with the Netgear logo facing up completely. Insert the MA401 PC Card into the PC card slot. For Windows XP Users Installing a MA401 Note: If an earlier version of the Netgear MA401 Wireless PC Card was previously installed on your notebook and let the operating system boot up and insert it into your CD-ROM drive. Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card... the MA401 wireless PC Card can install the new PC Card and software. Insert the Model MA401 Resource CD into either slot. If your notebook. b. Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card 2-7 ...
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... Configuration Utility System Tray Icon 2-8 Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card After inserting the MA401, the Found New Hardware Wizard is displayed. Windows XP looks into the Wizard CD-ROM for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Install the MA401 driver and configuration utility software. utilities let you set up your MA401. The Netgear installation utility d. are presented in the lower right...
... Configuration Utility System Tray Icon 2-8 Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card After inserting the MA401, the Found New Hardware Wizard is displayed. Windows XP looks into the Wizard CD-ROM for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Install the MA401 driver and configuration utility software. utilities let you set up your MA401. The Netgear installation utility d. are presented in the lower right...
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... labeled LINK that indicates the wireless link condition of the station. Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card 2-9 Reference Guide for problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on your computers. The MA401 default settings are different from the Netgear default settings, you cannot...
... labeled LINK that indicates the wireless link condition of the station. Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card 2-9 Reference Guide for problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on your computers. The MA401 default settings are different from the Netgear default settings, you cannot...
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...drive. Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card For Windows 98/ME Users Installing a MA401 Note: If an earlier version of the Netgear MA401 Wireless PC Card was previously installed on your notebook computer has two PCMCIA or CardBus slots, the MA401 wireless PC Card can install the new PC Card and software. e. If your notebook,... adapter hardware drivers. Have the Windows 98 or ME operating system installation files handy. Insert the MA401 PC Card into the PC card slot. 2-10 Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Power on your computer.
...drive. Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card For Windows 98/ME Users Installing a MA401 Note: If an earlier version of the Netgear MA401 Wireless PC Card was previously installed on your notebook computer has two PCMCIA or CardBus slots, the MA401 wireless PC Card can install the new PC Card and software. e. If your notebook,... adapter hardware drivers. Have the Windows 98 or ME operating system installation files handy. Insert the MA401 PC Card into the PC card slot. 2-10 Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Power on your computer.
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... enabled. Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Configure your network. The MA401 default settings are different from the Netgear default settings, you cannot connect, please see the "Troubleshooting Tips" on your MA401 accordingly. Verify connectivity by accessing the Internet or network resources. Click on page C-1. 2-12 Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Solid green indicates a good connection. Please...
... enabled. Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Configure your network. The MA401 default settings are different from the Netgear default settings, you cannot connect, please see the "Troubleshooting Tips" on your MA401 accordingly. Verify connectivity by accessing the Internet or network resources. Click on page C-1. 2-12 Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Solid green indicates a good connection. Please...
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... Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card For Windows 2000 Users Installing a MA401 Note: If an earlier version of new hardware to your PC. a. b. Insert the Model MA401 Resource CD into either slot. Note: You may need to be inserted into your computer. If your notebook computer has two PCMCIA or CardBus slots, the MA401 wireless PC Card can install the new PC Card and...
... Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card For Windows 2000 Users Installing a MA401 Note: If an earlier version of new hardware to your PC. a. b. Insert the Model MA401 Resource CD into either slot. Note: You may need to be inserted into your computer. If your notebook computer has two PCMCIA or CardBus slots, the MA401 wireless PC Card can install the new PC Card and...
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... software, select the CD-ROM drive. Netgear has tested the MA401 to close the wizard. Click Finish to assure that it is displayed. Windows 2000 Found New Hardware Wizard MA401 LAN Configuration Utility System Tray Icon 2-14 Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Install the MA401 driver and configuration utility software. After inserting...
... software, select the CD-ROM drive. Netgear has tested the MA401 to close the wizard. Click Finish to assure that it is displayed. Windows 2000 Found New Hardware Wizard MA401 LAN Configuration Utility System Tray Icon 2-14 Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Install the MA401 driver and configuration utility software. After inserting...
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... MA401 has an LED labeled LINK that indicates the wireless link condition of the station. Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card 2-15 Solid green indicates a good connection. Verify connectivity by accessing the Internet or network resources. Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card ...your computers. Off indicates the card is turned off or not fully plugged in. Please refer to your wireless adapter. Note: If you will not get a connection. a. The MA401 default settings are different from the Netgear default settings, you cannot connect...
... MA401 has an LED labeled LINK that indicates the wireless link condition of the station. Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card 2-15 Solid green indicates a good connection. Verify connectivity by accessing the Internet or network resources. Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card ...your computers. Off indicates the card is turned off or not fully plugged in. Please refer to your wireless adapter. Note: If you will not get a connection. a. The MA401 default settings are different from the Netgear default settings, you cannot connect...
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.... Windows 95 and Windows 95A are not supported. e. Note: The MA401 driver supports Windows 95/B and above. d. b. Have the Windows 95 version B operating system installation files handy. c. If your CD-ROM drive. Insert the Model MA401 Resource CD into the PC card slot. 2-16 Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Hold the PC Card with the Netgear logo facing up completely.
.... Windows 95 and Windows 95A are not supported. e. Note: The MA401 driver supports Windows 95/B and above. d. b. Have the Windows 95 version B operating system installation files handy. c. If your CD-ROM drive. Insert the Model MA401 Resource CD into the PC card slot. 2-16 Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Hold the PC Card with the Netgear logo facing up completely.
