M1-MA401NA-2November 2002NETGEAR, Inc.4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USAPhone 1-888-NETGEARReference Guide for the Model MA401 802.
Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC CardPreface-2About This Reference Guide MA401.book Page 2 Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM
Introduction1-1 Chapter 1 IntroductionThis chapter introduces the features, package contents, and appearance of the NETGEAR MA401 802.11b Wireless PC
Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card1-2 Introduction • Highest level of data encryption using128-bit Shared Key WEP data encry
Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC CardIntroduction1-3 — Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card in HTML for
Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card1-4 Introduction Table 1-1. A Road Map for How to Get There From Here ... If I Want To ...
Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC CardIntroduction1-5 Protect my wireless connection from snooping, hacking, or information thef
Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card1-6 Introduction Connect to the Internet over my wireless network.1. Activate my wireless
Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC CardIntroduction1-7 Exchange files between my wirelessly connected notebook computer and other
Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card1-8 Introduction Use printers in a combined wireless and wired network.1. Use the Windows
Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card 2-1 Chapter 2 Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC CardThis chapter describes how to set up your MA4
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Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card2-2 Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Verify System RequirementsBefore install
Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC CardInstalling the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card 2-3 Two Basic Operating ModesThe MA401 PC Ca
Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card2-4 Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Using the MA401 to Connect to a Wireless
Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC CardInstalling the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card 2-5 For Experienced Computer Users Installin
Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card2-6 Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card 3. Configure your wireless adapter.a. Cl
Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC CardInstalling the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card 2-7 Detailed Infrastructure Mode Setup Instr
Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card2-8 Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Install the MA401 driver and configurati
Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC CardInstalling the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card 2-9 Configure your wireless adapter.a. The M
Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card2-10 Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card For Windows 98/ME Users Installing a MA
Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC CardInstalling the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card 2-11 Install the MA401 driver and configurat
Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Cardiii Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Fre-quency NoticeThis
Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card2-12 Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Configure your wireless adapter.a. The
Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC CardInstalling the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card 2-13 For Windows 2000 Users Installing a MA4
Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card2-14 Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Install the MA401 driver and configurat
Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC CardInstalling the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card 2-15 Configure your wireless adapter.a. The
Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card2-16 Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card For Windows 95B Users Installing a MA40
Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC CardInstalling the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card 2-17 Install the MA401 driver and configurat
Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card2-18 Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Configure your wireless adapter.a. The
Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC CardInstalling the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card 2-19 For Windows NT4 Users Installing a MA40
Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card2-20 Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Install the MA401 driver and configurat
Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC CardInstalling the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card 2-21 Install the MA401 driver and configurat
Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Cardiv MA401.book Page iv Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM
Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card2-22 Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Configure your wireless adapter.a. The
Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC CardInstalling the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card 2-23 Using the MA401 to Connect in Ad-Hoc Mo
Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card2-24 Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Insert the MA401 PC Card into your comp
Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC CardInstalling the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card 2-25 Configure your wireless adapter.a. Clic
Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card2-26 Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Verify wireless connectivity between th
Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC CardInstalling the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card 2-27 MA401 Wireless Connection Indicators Th
Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card2-28 Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Interpreting System Tray Icon ColorsThe
Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC CardInstalling the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card 2-29 Troubleshooting TipsIf you have problem
Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card2-30 Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card MA401.book Page 30 Tuesday, October 8
Protecting Your Wireless Connection 3-1 Chapter 3 Protecting Your Wireless Connection The absence of a physical connection between nodes makes wireles
Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Cardv ContentsPreface About This Reference GuideChapter 1 IntroductionAbout the MA401 802.11
Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card3-2 Protecting Your Wireless Connection Identifying the Wireless Network Name (SSID) and W
Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC CardProtecting Your Wireless Connection 3-3 Setting the Wireless Network Name (SSID)The MA401
Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card3-4 Protecting Your Wireless Connection Configuring WEP Encryption SecurityThe MA401 PC Ca
Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC CardProtecting Your Wireless Connection 3-5 3. Check the Create with Passphrase radio button a
Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card3-6 Protecting Your Wireless Connection MA401.book Page 6 Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08
Technical Specifications A-1 Appendix A Technical SpecificationsThis appendix provides technical specifications for the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card
Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC CardA-2 Technical Specifications MA401.book Page 2 Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM
802.11b Wireless Networking Basics B-1 Appendix B802.11b Wireless Networking BasicsThis chapter provides an overview of IP networks, routing, and wire
Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC CardB-2 802.11b Wireless Networking Basics Ad-hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup)In an ad hoc ne
Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card802.11b Wireless Networking Basics B-3 An SSID is a thirty-two character (maximum) alphanu
Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Cardvi Installing a MA401 to Operate in Ad-Hoc Mode ...23MA401 Wir
Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC CardB-4 802.11b Wireless Networking Basics The 128-bit WEP data encryption method consists of
Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card802.11b Wireless Networking Basics B-5 The radio frequency channels used are listed in Tab
Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC CardB-6 802.11b Wireless Networking Basics MA401.book Page 6 Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08
Preparing Your PCs for Network Access C-1 Appendix CPreparing Your PCs for Network AccessThis appendix describes how to prepare your PCs to connect to
Installation Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC CardC-2 Preparing Your PCs for Network Access Install or Verify Windows Networking Componen
Installation Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC CardPreparing Your PCs for Network Access C-3 c. Select Microsoft.d. Select TCP/IP, and the
Installation Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC CardC-4 Preparing Your PCs for Network Access Locate your Network Neighborhood icon.• If th
Installation Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC CardPreparing Your PCs for Network Access C-5 Selecting Windows’ Internet Access Method1. O
Installation Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC CardC-6 Preparing Your PCs for Network Access Verifying TCP/IP PropertiesAfter your PC is c
Installation Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC CardPreparing Your PCs for Network Access C-7 5. Verify that ‘Client for Microsoft Networks
Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Cardvii Selecting Windows’ Internet Access Method ...5Verify
Installation Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC CardC-8 Preparing Your PCs for Network Access • Now the Network Connection window displays.
Installation Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC CardPreparing Your PCs for Network Access C-9 • The TCP/IP details are presented on the Sup
Installation Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC CardC-10 Preparing Your PCs for Network Access DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows 2000
Installation Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC CardPreparing Your PCs for Network Access C-11 • Click on the My Network Places icon on the
Installation Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC CardC-12 Preparing Your PCs for Network Access • With Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) selected,
Installation Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC CardPreparing Your PCs for Network Access C-13 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows NT4O
Installation Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC CardC-14 Preparing Your PCs for Network Access • Open the Control Panel window. • To do th
Installation Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC CardPreparing Your PCs for Network Access C-15 • Highlight the TCP/IP Protocol in the Netwo
Installation Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC CardC-16 Preparing Your PCs for Network Access Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP,
Installation Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC CardPreparing Your PCs for Network Access C-17 Your IP Configuration information will be li
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Installation Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC CardC-18 Preparing Your PCs for Network Access MA401.book Page 18 Tuesday, October 8, 200
Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC CardIndex -1Numerics2.5 GHz Cordless phones 2-2802.11b B-1AAccess Point 2-29Ad Hoc 2-3Ad-H
Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card-2 IndexInfrastructure Mode 2-3infrastructure mode B-2IP networkingfor Windows C-1, C-6
Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC CardIndex -3TTCP/IP propertiesverifying for Windows C-6, C-16The LED is blinking 2-29Trouble
Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card-4 IndexMA401.book Page 4 Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM
About This Reference GuidePreface-1 Preface About This Reference GuideThank you for purchasing the NETGEAR™ MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card.The MA401 P
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