Netgear MA521 User Manual

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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - 2.4 GHz MA521

User's Guide802.11b Wireless PC Card2.4 GHz MA521

Page 2 - System Requirements

This table describes the information shown in the Status section of the dialog box:Configuration SectionThe Configuration section shows you the config

Page 3 - LED Indicators

This table describes the options available from the Configuration section: SecurityTo prevent unauthorized wireless stations from accessing data trans

Page 4

To activate the WEP Encryption, make sure the Enable Encryption box displays a checkmark(as shown on previous page). WEP Encryption options will be di

Page 5 - MA521 Wireless PC Card

This table describes the options available from the Security section: Advanced SettingsThe advanced settings give you flexibility to control yourMA521

Page 6

This table describes the options available from the Security section:Status DescriptionTransmit RatePower SavingPower saving options are Off, Normal,

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Profile SectionThe Profile area allows you to set values for all parameters by selecting a previously defined profile. To create a profile, in the Pro

Page 8 - Ad-Hoc Mode

To display Access Points around the working environment, select the Re-Scan button. Inaddition to showing the MAC Address of each Access Point, you ca

Page 9 - Status Section

About SectionThe About section of the Configuration Utility dialog box shows the regulatory domain: FCCfor US, ETSI for Europe, MKK for Japan; the MAC

Page 10 - Description

In this configuration, network packets are directly sent and received by the intendedtransmitting and receiving stations. As long as the stations are

Page 11 - Configuration

To set up an Infrastructure network operating with standard protocols, do the following:• Set all wireless stations to connect in Infrastructure mode.

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IntroductionCongratulations on your purchase of NETGEAR MA521 802.11b Wireless PC Card. Withthis PC Card you will get ultimate mobility at home, in y

Page 13 - Security Description

Authentication and WEP EncryptionThe absence of a physical connection between nodes makes the wireless links vulnerable toinformation theft. To provid

Page 14 - Status Description

Wireless Channel Selection802.11bIEEE 802.11b wireless nodes communicate with each other using radio frequency signals in theISM (Industrial, Scientif

Page 15 - Stations Section

TroubleshootingThe Lnk LEDis off The MA521 Wireless PCCard is not associated toany Access Point properly.You may not haveconfigured the wirelessparame

Page 16 - Statistics

Statement of ConditionsIn the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right tomake chang

Page 17 - Wireless Network Fundamentals

Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference RegulationsThis digital apparatus (Model MA521 Wireless PC Card) does not exceed the Class B

Page 18 - Infrastructure Mode

Technical SupportPLEASE REFER TO THE SUPPORT INFORMATION CARD THAT SHIPPED WITHYOUR PRODUCT. By registering your product at www.NETGEAR.com/register,

Page 19

• Windows 98/Me/2000/XP (be sure to have the Windows Installation CD-ROM ready foruse during installation).• At least 5 Mbytes disk space for installi

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3. The Autostart Wizard screen will appear, as shown here:4. Click the Install Driver & Utility option.5. If the Autorun wizard does not automatic

Page 21 - Wireless Channel Selection

8. Modify the Program Folders field, if desired. Click Next to continue. Install Shield will startcopying files onto your system.9. Click Finish to co

Page 22 - Troubleshooting

3. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver for the MA521 802.11b Wireless PC Card.•For Windows 98/Me users, once the [Please insert th

Page 23 - Tested to Comply

5. Double-click NETGEAR MA521 802.11b Wireless PC Card. On the General foldertab, the Device Status window should indicate that the device is working

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About the MA521 SysTray ApplicationThe SysTray (System Tray) resides on one end of the taskbar in the Microsoft WindowsDesktop. It displays interface

Page 25 - Technical Support

Configuration Note for Windows XP UsersBy default, Windows XP uses its own utility to configure your wireless network settings,however, in order to ta

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