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M1-MA401NA-2
November 2002
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
Phone 1-888-NETGEAR
Reference Guide for the
Model MA401 802.11b
Wireless PC Card
MA401.book Page i Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM
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Page 1 - Wireless PC Card

M1-MA401NA-2November 2002NETGEAR, Inc.4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USAPhone 1-888-NETGEARReference Guide for the Model MA401 802.

Page 2 - Statement of Conditions

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

Page 3 - Interference Regulations

Introduction1-1 Chapter 1 IntroductionThis chapter introduces the features, package contents, and appearance of the NETGEAR MA401 802.11b Wireless PC

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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

Page 5 - Contents

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

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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 ...

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Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC CardIntroduction1-5 Protect my wireless connection from snooping, hacking, or information thef

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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

Page 9 - About This Reference Guide

Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC CardIntroduction1-7 Exchange files between my wirelessly connected notebook computer and other

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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

Page 11 - Introduction

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

Page 12 - What’s in the Box?

ii © 2002 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. TrademarksNETGEAR is a registered trademark of NETGEAR, INC. Windows is a registered trademark of Micr

Page 13 - Introduction1-3

Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card2-2 Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Verify System RequirementsBefore install

Page 14 - 1-4 Introduction

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

Page 15 - Introduction1-5

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

Page 16 - 1-6 Introduction

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

Page 17 - Introduction1-7

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

Page 18 - Use printers in

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

Page 19 - Installing the

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

Page 20 - Verify System Requirements

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

Page 21 - Two Basic Operating Modes

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

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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

Page 23 - PC Card and software

Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Cardiii Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Fre-quency NoticeThis

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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

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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

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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

Page 27 - MA401 Configuration Utility

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

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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

Page 29 - System Tray Icon

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Cardiv MA401.book Page iv Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM

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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

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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

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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

Page 38 - Settings => Control

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Protecting Your Wireless Connection 3-1 Chapter 3 Protecting Your Wireless Connection The absence of a physical connection between nodes makes wireles

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Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Cardv ContentsPreface About This Reference GuideChapter 1 IntroductionAbout the MA401 802.11

Page 46 - Color Condition Description

Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card3-2 Protecting Your Wireless Connection Identifying the Wireless Network Name (SSID) and W

Page 47 - Troubleshooting Tips

Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC CardProtecting Your Wireless Connection 3-3 Setting the Wireless Network Name (SSID)The MA401

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Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card3-4 Protecting Your Wireless Connection Configuring WEP Encryption SecurityThe MA401 PC Ca

Page 49 - Chapter 3

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

Page 50 - WEP Security Settings

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

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Technical Specifications A-1 Appendix A Technical SpecificationsThis appendix provides technical specifications for the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card

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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

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802.11b Wireless Networking Basics B-1 Appendix B802.11b Wireless Networking BasicsThis chapter provides an overview of IP networks, routing, and wire

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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

Page 55 - Technical Specifications

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

Page 56 - A-2 Technical Specifications

Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Cardvi Installing a MA401 to Operate in Ad-Hoc Mode ...23MA401 Wir

Page 57 - Appendix B

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

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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

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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

Page 60 - Wireless Channel Selection

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

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Installation Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC CardC-2 Preparing Your PCs for Network Access Install or Verify Windows Networking Componen

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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

Page 63 - Appendix C

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

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Installation Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC CardPreparing Your PCs for Network Access C-5 Selecting Windows’ Internet Access Method1. O

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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

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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

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Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Cardvii Selecting Windows’ Internet Access Method ...5Verify

Page 68 - Networking

Installation Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC CardC-8 Preparing Your PCs for Network Access • Now the Network Connection window displays.

Page 69 - 8. Then, restart your PC

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

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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

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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

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Installation Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC CardC-12 Preparing Your PCs for Network Access • With Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) selected,

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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

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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

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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

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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,

Page 77 - Protocols box, and click on

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

Page 78 - 3. Type ipconfig /all

Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Cardviii MA401.book Page viii Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM

Page 79 - 4. Type exit

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

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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

Page 81 - Index -1

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

Page 82 - -2 Index

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

Page 83 - Index -3

Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card-4 IndexMA401.book Page 4 Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM

Page 84 - -4 Index

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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