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... the right to make changes to the use or application of this document without notice. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that the Model MA301 Wireless PCI Adapter has been suppressed in such residential areas. AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. Federal Office for ...Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. Windows is a registered trademark of...
... the right to make changes to the use or application of this document without notice. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that the Model MA301 Wireless PCI Adapter has been suppressed in such residential areas. AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. Federal Office for ...Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. Windows is a registered trademark of...
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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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...directory names. Initial Caps Menu titles and window and button names. [Enter] Named keys in text are shown in this manual. 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... or more keys that the reader has basic to become more familiar with the terms and procedures used for purchasing the NETGEAR™ MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card. This guide uses the following typographical conventions: italics Book titles, commands, and directory names. About This Reference GuidePreface-1 ...
...directory names. Initial Caps Menu titles and window and button names. [Enter] Named keys in text are shown in this manual. 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... or more keys that the reader has basic to become more familiar with the terms and procedures used for purchasing the NETGEAR™ MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card. This guide uses the following typographical conventions: italics Book titles, commands, and directory names. About This Reference GuidePreface-1 ...
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... an environment with Windows® 95B, 98, 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 the wireless nodes is protected with industry-standard security. It works with a lot of the NETGEAR MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card. It is designed...
... an environment with Windows® 95B, 98, 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 the wireless nodes is protected with industry-standard security. It works with a lot of the NETGEAR MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card. It is designed...
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... with Netgear wireless To use 3. theft. 2. into browsers like Internet Explorer and Netscape. Introduction1-5 What's Needed? Use Windows 3-1 and configure encryption security your MA401 security built features. What Do I ? How Do I Do? If I Want To ... ? Reference Guide for How to those already in addition to Get There From Here ... A Road Map for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card...
... with Netgear wireless To use 3. theft. 2. into browsers like Internet Explorer and Netscape. Introduction1-5 What's Needed? Use Windows 3-1 and configure encryption security your MA401 security built features. What Do I ? How Do I Do? If I Want To ... ? Reference Guide for How to those already in addition to Get There From Here ... A Road Map for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card...
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... the 1. Connect to Get There From Here ... Activate my Internet over my wireless link wireless and verify my network. How Do I Want To ... ? A wireless network MA401 in connected to the requirements of Windows. 3. Reference Guide for Network Access" Navigator. 1-6 Introduction If I ? 1.... configuring the TCP/IP Internet software on my notebook PC according to the cable or Infrastructure Mode, DSL Internet service please see Appendix C, "Preparing Your PCs for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Table 1-1. A browser like those from cable or DSL...
... the 1. Connect to Get There From Here ... Activate my Internet over my wireless link wireless and verify my network. How Do I Want To ... ? A wireless network MA401 in connected to the requirements of Windows. 3. Reference Guide for Network Access" Navigator. 1-6 Introduction If I ? 1.... configuring the TCP/IP Internet software on my notebook PC according to the cable or Infrastructure Mode, DSL Internet service please see Appendix C, "Preparing Your PCs for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Table 1-1. A browser like those from cable or DSL...
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... Get There From Here ... security access rights such as the other the combined 2. What's Needed? Use the 1. for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Table 1-1. If I ? Introduction1-7 What Do I To get assistance with setting up small provided when Windows networks in the Windows commonly managed network or for sharing by the directory or and wired network.
... Get There From Here ... security access rights such as the other the combined 2. What's Needed? Use the 1. for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Table 1-1. If I ? Introduction1-7 What Do I To get assistance with setting up small provided when Windows networks in the Windows commonly managed network or for sharing by the directory or and wired network.
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... with the version of an network must be enabled for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Table 1-1. password that have been that comes with the Windows Client and File and Print managed by individuals who 2. information. 4. To get assistance from the the combined wireless with the 3. Reference Guide for sharing. If I ? Printers and Fax features to...
... with the version of an network must be enabled for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Table 1-1. password that have been that comes with the Windows Client and File and Print managed by individuals who 2. information. 4. To get assistance from the the combined wireless with the 3. Reference Guide for sharing. If I ? Printers and Fax features to...
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... 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 the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card. Reference Guide for the original Windows operating system installation files...
... 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 the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card. Reference Guide for the original Windows operating system installation files...
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... default settings to set up the network and verify wireless connectivity. Your MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card factory default basic settings are configured with the MA401 PC Card. For example, this 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 with each other...
... default settings to set up the network and verify wireless connectivity. Your MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card factory default basic settings are configured with the MA401 PC Card. For example, this 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 with each other...
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... 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 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 MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Reference Guide for setting up the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card...
... 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 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 MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Reference Guide for setting up the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card...
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... CD-ROM drive. Follow the Windows prompts to continue at the Digital Signature Not Found warning. Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card For Experienced Computer Users Installing a MA401 to assure that it into the PC card slot. 2. When the installation is compatible with the Netgear logo facing up completely. Insert the MA401 PC Card into your notebook, you must...
... CD-ROM drive. Follow the Windows prompts to continue at the Digital Signature Not Found warning. Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card For Experienced Computer Users Installing a MA401 to assure that it into the PC card slot. 2. When the installation is compatible with the Netgear logo facing up completely. Insert the MA401 PC Card into your notebook, you must...
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... Verify wireless connectivity to "Preparing Your PCs for problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on page C-1. 2-6 Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Also, for Network Access" on your wireless adapter...Internet, or check for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card 3. Note: If you cannot connect, please see the "Troubleshooting Tips" on your WLAN settings are different from the Netgear default settings, run the wireless LAN configuration utility you just installed ...
... Verify wireless connectivity to "Preparing Your PCs for problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on page C-1. 2-6 Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Also, for Network Access" on your wireless adapter...Internet, or check for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card 3. Note: If you cannot connect, please see the "Troubleshooting Tips" on your WLAN settings are different from the Netgear default settings, run the wireless LAN configuration utility you just installed ...
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... of the Netgear MA401 Wireless PC Card was previously installed on the side of Windows you can be inserted into either slot. Insert the Model MA401 Resource CD into your notebook computer has two PCMCIA or CardBus slots, the MA401 wireless PC Card can install the new PC Card and software. a. b. If your CD-ROM drive. c. Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Detailed Infrastructure...
... of the Netgear MA401 Wireless PC Card was previously installed on the side of Windows you can be inserted into either slot. Insert the Model MA401 Resource CD into your notebook computer has two PCMCIA or CardBus slots, the MA401 wireless PC Card can install the new PC Card and software. a. b. If your CD-ROM drive. c. Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Detailed Infrastructure...
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... to close the wizard. You should see the MA401 system tray icon on the X to turning off the Windows Windows XP will automatically install both at "Wireless Network the same time. The Netgear screens Connection #" message. 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. Click on...
... to close the wizard. You should see the MA401 system tray icon on the X to turning off the Windows Windows XP will automatically install both at "Wireless Network the same time. The Netgear screens Connection #" message. 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. Click on...
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... or network resources. 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. Note: If you will not get a connection. a. The MA401 default settings are different from the Netgear default settings, you cannot connect...
... or network resources. 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. 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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... into either slot. 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 and let the operating system boot up and insert it into the PC card slot. 2-10 Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Locate an available PCMCIA or CardBus slot on...
... into either slot. 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 and let the operating system boot up and insert it into the PC card slot. 2-10 Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Locate an available PCMCIA or CardBus slot on...
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... wizard. Click Yes when asked if you want to proceed. b. After inserting the MA401 PC card, the Windows 98/ME Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box is displayed. Windows 98/ME Add Hardware Wizard MA401 LAN Configuration Utility System Tray Icon Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card 2-11 The wizard will install both the driver and the configuration utility. Click...
... wizard. Click Yes when asked if you want to proceed. b. After inserting the MA401 PC card, the Windows 98/ME Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box is displayed. Windows 98/ME Add Hardware Wizard MA401 LAN Configuration Utility System Tray Icon Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card 2-11 The wizard will install both the driver and the configuration utility. Click...