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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 following two conditions: •... complies with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. However, there is shielded against harmful interference in a residential installation. Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus (Model MA301 Wireless PCI Adapter) does not exceed the Class B limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15...
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 following two conditions: •... complies with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. However, there is shielded against harmful interference in a residential installation. Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus (Model MA301 Wireless PCI Adapter) does not exceed the Class B limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15...
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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 2 Two...
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 2 Two...
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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 (SSID...
... 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 (SSID...
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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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... contain the following Netgear products can be configured to improve data transfer rate. Driver and Configuration Utility Software - 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 • AModel MA401 Resource CD, including: - 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...
... contain the following Netgear products can be configured to improve data transfer rate. Driver and Configuration Utility Software - 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 • AModel MA401 Resource CD, including: - 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...
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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 wireless network To set up the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card with the settings from step 1. 1. For 802.11b Wireless PC guidelines about Guidelines" on page 2-2. Set up the MA401, 2. A notebook PC within the see Appendix B, "802.11b Wireless Networking Basics" for a general introduction. 1-4 Introduction wireless networking technology, please...
... the range of the "Installing the MA401 wireless network. Identify the wireless network name (SSID) and, if used the wireless security settings. 2. A wireless network To set up the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card with the settings from step 1. 1. For 802.11b Wireless PC guidelines about Guidelines" on page 2-2. Set up the MA401, 2. A notebook PC within the see Appendix B, "802.11b Wireless Networking Basics" for a general introduction. 1-4 Introduction wireless networking technology, please...
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...installed and configured on section for Various Version Connect to a Wireless of Windows" on page Network Access Point in Setup Instructions "Using the MA401 to the 1. If I Do? Reference Guide for How to Get There From Here ... A Road Map for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card... Table 1-1. What Do I Want To ... ? How Do I? 1. Activate my Internet over my wireless link wireless and verify my network. version of the Internet service provider 4. Connect to ...
...installed and configured on section for Various Version Connect to a Wireless of Windows" on page Network Access Point in Setup Instructions "Using the MA401 to the 1. If I Do? Reference Guide for How to Get There From Here ... A Road Map for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card... Table 1-1. What Do I Want To ... ? How Do I? 1. Activate my Internet over my wireless link wireless and verify my network. version of the Internet service provider 4. Connect to ...
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... your network from unauthorized access. 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 your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). Chapter 2 Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card This chapter describes how to set up your MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card for wireless connectivity on page 3-1. Note: Computers...
... your network from unauthorized access. 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 your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). Chapter 2 Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card This chapter describes how to set up your MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card for wireless connectivity on page 3-1. Note: Computers...
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... 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 these minimum requirements have been met: • You must have metal, or metal mesh, the 802.11b wireless network effective range will decrease if such materials are constructed with the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card. For best results, avoid potential sources of the MA401 driver software. However...
... 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 these minimum requirements have been met: • You must have metal, or metal mesh, the 802.11b wireless network effective range will decrease if such materials are constructed with the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card. For best results, avoid potential sources of the MA401 driver software. However...
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...wireless connectivity. Note: All NETGEAR, Inc. 802.11b wireless access products use the same factory settings as the MA401 and will need to identify the wireless configuration and security parameters already defined. Your MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card factory default basic settings are available with the MA401 PC Card...Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Two Basic Operating Modes The MA401 PC Card, like all devices must be configured with the same SSID. • Mode (Infrastructure or Ad Hoc): Infrastructure Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card 2-3 If this mode...
...wireless connectivity. Note: All NETGEAR, Inc. 802.11b wireless access products use the same factory settings as the MA401 and will need to identify the wireless configuration and security parameters already defined. Your MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card factory default basic settings are available with the MA401 PC Card...Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Two Basic Operating Modes The MA401 PC Card, like all devices must be configured with the same SSID. • Mode (Infrastructure or Ad Hoc): Infrastructure Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card 2-3 If this mode...
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Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Using the MA401 to Connect to the version of Windows 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 procedures below include...
Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Using the MA401 to Connect to the version of Windows 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 procedures below include...
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... PCMCIA or CardBus slots, the MA401 wireless PC Card can install the new PC Card and software. 1. Hold the PC Card with Windows 2000. When the installation is compatible with the Netgear logo facing up completely. c. Install the MA401 driver and configuration utility software. For Windows 2000, click Yes to continue at the Digital Signature Not Found warning. Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card 2-5 Follow the Windows prompts...
... PCMCIA or CardBus slots, the MA401 wireless PC Card can install the new PC Card and software. 1. Hold the PC Card with Windows 2000. When the installation is compatible with the Netgear logo facing up completely. c. Install the MA401 driver and configuration utility software. For Windows 2000, click Yes to continue at the Digital Signature Not Found warning. Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card 2-5 Follow the Windows prompts...
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... Hoc): Infrastructure • WEP encryption not enabled. Please refer to the Internet, or check for Network Access" on page C-1. 2-6 Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card a. If your WLAN settings are different from the Netgear default settings, run the wireless LAN configuration utility you cannot connect, please see the "Troubleshooting Tips" on page 2-29. Note: If you just...
... Hoc): Infrastructure • WEP encryption not enabled. Please refer to the Internet, or check for Network Access" on page C-1. 2-6 Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card a. If your WLAN settings are different from the Netgear default settings, run the wireless LAN configuration utility you cannot connect, please see the "Troubleshooting Tips" on page 2-29. Note: If you just...
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Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card 2-7 a. b. d. Hold the PC Card with the Netgear logo facing up completely. Insert the MA401 PC Card into the PC card slot. If your notebook computer has two PCMCIA or CardBus slots, the MA401 wireless PC Card can install the new PC Card and software. Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Detailed Infrastructure Mode Setup Instructions for Various Version of Windows If you have limited to moderate...
Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card 2-7 a. b. d. Hold the PC Card with the Netgear logo facing up completely. Insert the MA401 PC Card into the PC card slot. If your notebook computer has two PCMCIA or CardBus slots, the MA401 wireless PC Card can install the new PC Card and software. Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Detailed Infrastructure Mode Setup Instructions for Various Version of Windows If you have limited to moderate...
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... software automatically (Recommended) click Next. MA401 LAN Configuration Utility System Tray Icon 2-8 Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card a. Windows XP Wireless Network c. After installing the MA401, defaults to turning off the Windows Windows XP will automatically install both at "Wireless Network the same time. The Netgear installation utility d. You cannot use both the driver and the configuration utility onto the hard drive. You...
... software automatically (Recommended) click Next. MA401 LAN Configuration Utility System Tray Icon 2-8 Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card a. Windows XP Wireless Network c. After installing the MA401, defaults to turning off the Windows Windows XP will automatically install both at "Wireless Network the same time. The Netgear installation utility d. You cannot use both the driver and the configuration utility onto the hard drive. You...
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... Your PCs for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Configure your wireless adapter. Solid green indicates a good connection. Note: If you will not get a connection. b. Click on page 2-29. The MA401 has an LED labeled LINK that indicates the wireless link condition of the station. Please refer to verify or change your network. Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card 2-9 MA401 Configuration Utility Verify wireless connectivity...
... Your PCs for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Configure your wireless adapter. Solid green indicates a good connection. Note: If you will not get a connection. b. Click on page 2-29. The MA401 has an LED labeled LINK that indicates the wireless link condition of the station. Please refer to verify or change your network. Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card 2-9 MA401 Configuration Utility Verify wireless connectivity...
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... into the PC card slot. 2-10 Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Power on the side of your notebook. Windows 98/ME needs these files to complete the creating and installation of new network adapter hardware drivers. 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...
... into the PC card slot. 2-10 Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Power on the side of your notebook. Windows 98/ME needs these files to complete the creating and installation of new network adapter hardware drivers. 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...
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...-ROM drive box and click Next to reboot the system. Click Next, select Search for the best driver for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Install the MA401 driver and configuration utility software. After the installation completes, click Finish to proceed. Windows 98/ME prompts for the location of the Windows task bar. b. If Windows requests the...
...-ROM drive box and click Next to reboot the system. Click Next, select Search for the best driver for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Install the MA401 driver and configuration utility software. After the installation completes, click Finish to proceed. Windows 98/ME prompts for the location of the Windows task bar. b. If Windows requests the...
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... and File and Print Sharing software might not be needed Note: If your wireless adapter. The MA401 default settings are different from the Netgear default settings, you will not get a connection. Configure your network. Note: If you just installed to "Preparing Your PCs for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Configure your WLAN settings are as follows: • SSID...
... and File and Print Sharing software might not be needed Note: If your wireless adapter. The MA401 default settings are different from the Netgear default settings, you will not get a connection. Configure your network. Note: If you just installed to "Preparing Your PCs for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Configure your WLAN settings are as follows: • SSID...
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... MA401 wireless PC Card can be logged on your notebook, you must remove the old driver and utilities before you can install the new PC Card and software. Have the Windows 2000 operating system installation files handy. Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card 2-13 Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card For Windows 2000 Users Installing a MA401 Note: If an earlier version of the Netgear MA401 Wireless PC Card was previously installed on...
... MA401 wireless PC Card can be logged on your notebook, you must remove the old driver and utilities before you can install the new PC Card and software. Have the Windows 2000 operating system installation files handy. Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card 2-13 Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card For Windows 2000 Users Installing a MA401 Note: If an earlier version of the Netgear MA401 Wireless PC Card was previously installed on...