Netgear MA 101 User Manual download pdf (Page 12)

Windows XP Driver Software

Installing Driver Software

1. Follow the procedure described in the hardware installation chapter to install the MA101 Wireless

USB Adapter.

2. Upon connection, Windows XP automatically detects the existence of the MA101 USB Adapter.

An Add New Hardware Wizard window opens and indicates that new hardware has been found.

Insert the MA101 USB Adapter Resource CD into the CD-ROM drive. Make sure that “Install the

software automatically (Recommended)” is selected. Click on “Next” to continue.

3. Click on “Continue Anyway” to continue when Windows indicates that the Digital Signature is not

found.

4. Windows XP looks into the floppy disk drive and the CD-ROM drive for the appropriate driver.

Windows XP automatically installs the appropriate driver from the CD for the MA101 USB

Adapter. Click on “Finish”.

Verifying Driver Installation

1. From the Windows XP desktop, double-click on My Computer.

2. Double-click on Control Panel. Double-click on the System icon.

3. Click on the Hardware folder tab. Click on the Device Manager button.

4. Double-click on Network Adapter. There should be no yellow exclamation mark or red cross-sign

on the NETGEAR MA101 Wireless USB Adapter selection.

5. Double-click on the MA101 Wireless USB Adapter. The Device Status windows should indicate

that the USB Adapter is working properly.

The installation of the MA101 Wireless USB Adapter driver in Windows XP is now completed. Proceed

to configuring the wireless parameters.

Note:

It is recommended that you install the included configuration utility for the MA101 adapter

configuration. The utility installation procedure is shown in the Wireless LAN configuration chapter.

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Netgear MA 101 User Manual Page 12