Netgear MA401 Support Question
Netgear MA401 Support Question
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Question posted by kkmatrx on July 11th, 2013
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Answer #1: Posted by TommyKervz on July 12th, 2013 12:25 AM
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Greetings - On the page linked to below are all you should need the know and get -
http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/592/~/ma401-version-2.6-for-windows-xp
http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/592/~/ma401-version-2.6-for-windows-xp
Answer #2: Posted by TommyKervz on July 12th, 2013 12:25 AM
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January 10th, 2013 Points: 17,776,833
Member since:
January 10th, 2013 Points: 17,776,833
Greetings - On the page linked to below are all you should need the know and get -
http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/592/~/ma401-version-2.6-for-windows-xp
http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/592/~/ma401-version-2.6-for-windows-xp
Answer #3: Posted by TommyKervz on July 12th, 2013 12:25 AM
TommyKervz
Member since:
January 10th, 2013 Points: 17,776,833
Member since:
January 10th, 2013 Points: 17,776,833
Greetings - On the page linked to below are all you should need the know and get -
http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/592/~/ma401-version-2.6-for-windows-xp
http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/592/~/ma401-version-2.6-for-windows-xp
Related Netgear MA401 Manual Pages
MA401 Reference Manual - Page 5
... 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 Basic Operating Modes 3 MA401 Default Wireless Configuration Settings 3 Using the MA401 to Connect to a Wireless Network Access Point in Infrastructure Mode 4 For Experienced Computer Users...
MA401 Reference Manual - Page 6
Reference Guide 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 ...
MA401 Reference Manual - Page 7
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 ...
MA401 Reference Manual - Page 9
... the Return key.
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Two or more familiar with a plus (+) sign. However, basic computer network, Internet, and wireless technologies tutorial information is used 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 This...
MA401 Reference Manual - Page 11
...-sensing capability allows packet transfer at the lower transfer rate of the NETGEAR MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card. It is far, the wireless nodes automatically fall back to operate at 11Mbps for notebook computers running Microsoft Windows. About the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card
The MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card gives you are traveling. In a noisy environment or when the distance between...
MA401 Reference Manual - Page 12
... your network setup or to communicate with the MA401 PC Card. • WAB102 Dual Band Access Point • WAB501 Dual Band PC Card • MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter • ME102 802.11b Wireless Access Point • MA311 802.11b Wireless PCI Adapter • MR314 802.11b Wireless Cable/DSL Router • MA701 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card
What's in
Adobe Acrobat PDF file...
MA401 Reference Manual - Page 13
... connects to return the product for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card
- It allows more people to try networking while at the same time exposes them to the inherent complexity of the barriers to a wireless network, assuring appropriate security measures are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your wireless connection, exchanging files with other computers and using printers in...
MA401 Reference Manual - Page 14
Connect to Get There From Here ... A wireless network
To set up the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card with the settings from step 1.
1. If I ?
please see "Observe
Location and Range
To learn about the
Card" and follow the
range of the "Installing the MA401
wireless network.
Set up the MA401,
2. For 802.11b Wireless PC
guidelines about
Guidelines" on page 2-2. How Do I ...
MA401 Reference Manual - Page 15
.... Reference Guide for How to those
already in place
on page
merchants use WEP security
Note: Secure
the security
networking products. A Road Map for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card
Table 1-1.
A wireless network with
Netgear wireless
To use 3. Wireless networking
"Authentication and
hacking, or
features
equipment that the 1. WEP encryption, such as banks...
MA401 Reference Manual - Page 16
... to
for Various Version
Connect to the 1. version of Windows" on section for Network Access"
Navigator.
1-6
Introduction A Road Map for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card
Table 1-1. If I ?
1. Activate my
Internet over my
wireless link
wireless
and verify my
network. To configure your
page 2-4. What Do I Do? What's Needed? An active Internet
connection like Internet...
MA401 Reference Manual - Page 17
... are usually
order to locate
the combined wireless managed by individuals who
particular files must be enabled for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card
Table 1-1.
offices.
4. Introduction1-7
wired
the target
Workgroup or Domain
network.
Any Windows networking support groups.
for How to set up Windows networking, refer to be want 3. The notebook...
MA401 Reference Manual - Page 18
... Add
needs to by corporate computer support groups.
From the File
assigned in 1. If so-called Windows
'peer' networking is being used, the printer needs to be enabled for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card
Table 1-1. If I commonly managed
wired network.
Any Windows networking networking, refer to
to wirelessly
security access rights the Help and
connect to Get There...
MA401 Reference Manual - Page 19
... requirements and identify the wireless network configuration settings of several hundred feet indoors.
Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card
2-1 The MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card provides highly effective security features which are covered in "Enabling Basic Wireless Security Features" on your network. Note: Computers can connect over 802.11b wireless networks at a range of the...
MA401 Reference Manual - Page 20
...disk space. • Some versions of Windows may ask 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 concrete, or...
MA401 Reference Manual - Page 21
... an Access Point that is a new wireless network installation, use the same factory settings as the MA401 and will need to exchange files directly between them. If this mode is used when two Windows computers are :
• SSID: Wireless Note: In order for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card
Two Basic Operating Modes
The MA401 PC Card, like all devices must be configured...
MA401 Reference Manual - Page 22
...Infrastructure Mode
This section provides instructions for Each 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.
MA401 Reference Manual - Page 24
... settings are needed.
4. a.
Also, for file and printer access on page C-1.
2-6
Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Note: If 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.
If your network. Verify connectivity by using a browser such as...
MA401 Reference Manual - Page 26
... X to turning off the Windows
Windows XP will
automatically install both at
"Wireless Network
the same time. a. You cannot use both
the driver and the
configuration utility onto
the hard drive. 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.
Reference Guide for the necessary...
MA401 Reference Manual - Page 27
...the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on page C-1. Verify connectivity by accessing the Internet or network resources. Blinking indicates attempting to your MA401 accordingly.
Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card
2-9 Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card
Configure your computers.
MA401 Reference Manual - Page 28
.... e. 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 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 computer.
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