NETGEAR, Inc.4401 Great America ParkwaySanta Clara, CA 95054 USAReference Manual for the Model MA101 802.11b Wireless PC Card
4Protect my wireless connection from snooping, hacking, or information theft.Note: Secure Internet sites such as banks and online merchants where the
5Connect to the Internet over my wireless network.1. Activate my wireless link and verify my network connection.2. Open an Internet browser such as In
6Exchange files between my wirelessly connected computer and other computers in a combined wireless and wired network.1. Use the Windows Network Neigh
7Use printers in a combined wireless and wired network.1. Use the Windows Printers and Fax features to locate available printers in the combined wirel
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9 Chapter 2 Installing the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB AdapterThis chapter describes how to set up your MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter for wireless
10Verify System RequirementsBefore installing the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter, please make sure that these minimum requirements have been met:•
11Two Basic Operating ModesThe MA101 USB Adapter, like all 802.11b adapters, can operate in the following two basic modes:• Infrastructure Mode: An 80
12MA101 Default Wireless Configuration SettingsIf this is a new wireless network installation, use the factory default settings to set up the network
13Using the MA101 to Connect to a Wireless Network Access Point in Infrastructure Mode Figure 2-1: MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter in Infrastructu
Technical SupportPlease refer to the support information card that shipped with your product.By registering your product at www.NETGEAR.com/register,
14Setting Up the MA101 in Infrastructure ModeUse the procedure below that corresponds to your version of Windows.For Windows XP Users Installing a MA1
15Install the MA101 driver software. a. After connecting the MA101, the Found New Hardware popup message appears, then the Wizard dialog displays. b.
16Configure your wireless network connection.a. Click on the “Allow me to connect to the selected wireless network even though this is not secure” che
17For Windows 98/Me Users Installing a MA101Insert the Model MA101 Resource CD into your computer.Note: Do not connect the USB cable to your computer
18Connect the MA101 to your computer using the included USB cable. a. Lift the antenna on the MA101.b. Locate an available USB port on the back of you
19Configure your wireless adapter.a. The MA101 default settings are as follows: •SSID: Wireless• Mode (Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc): Infrastructure• WEP
20For Windows 2000 Users Installing a MA101Insert the Model MA101 Resource CD into your computer.Note: Do not connect the USB cable to your computer u
21Connect the MA101 to your computer using the included USB cable. a. Lift the antenna on the MA101.b. Locate an available USB port on the back of you
22Configure your wireless adapter.a. The MA101 default settings are as follows: •SSID: Wireless• Mode (Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc): Infrastructure• WEP
23Using the MA101 to Connect in Ad-Hoc Mode Figure 2-2: MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter in Ad-Hoc ModeAd-Hoc Mode is an 802.11 networking framewor
iContentsPreface - About This Installation GuideChapter 1 - IntroductionAbout the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter ...
24Setting Up a MA101 in Ad-Hoc ModeSet up the MA101 USB Adapter for your computer.Follow the instructions above for setting up the MA101 with the vers
25Verify wireless connectivity between the computers.Verify connectivity by accessing resources on either computer.Note: If you cannot connect, please
26Interpreting System Tray Icon ColorsThe SysTray (System Tray) resides on one end of the taskbar in the Microsoft Windows desktop. The wireless LAN c
27Troubleshooting TipsIf you have problems getting wirelessly connected to your network, try the tips below.Symptom Cause SolutionThe LED on the wirel
29 Chapter 3 Protecting Your Wireless Connection The absence of a physical connection between nodes makes wireless links vulnerable to information the
30Identifying the Wireless Network Name (SSID) and WEP Security SettingsPrint this form, fill in the configuration parameters, and put it in a safe pl
31Setting the Wireless Network Name (SSID)The MA101 USB Adapter allows you to restrict access to your wireless communications based on the SSID and WE
32Configuring WEP Encryption SecurityThe MA101 USB Adapter allows you to restrict access to your wireless network based on WEP keywords. Following the
33 Appendix A Technical SpecificationsThis appendix provides technical specifications for the MA101 USB Adapter. Antenna 1 Integrated antenna and 1 ex
iiConfiguring WEP Encryption Security ...32Appendix A - Technical SpecificationsAppendix B - 802.11b Wirele
35 Appendix B802.11b Wireless Networking BasicsThis chapter provides an overview of IP networks, routing, and wireless networking.Related Publications
36Wireless Network ConfigurationThe 802.11b standard offers two methods for configuring a wireless network — ad hoc and infrastructure.Ad Hoc Mode (Pe
37Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID)The Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID) is one of two types of Service Set Identification (SSID).
38Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption is utilized when the wireless nodes or access points are configured to
39The radio frequency channels used are listed in Table 3-1:Note: The available channels supported by the wireless products in various countries are d
41 Appendix CPreparing Your PCs for Network AccessThis appendix describes how to prepare your PCs to connect to the Internet through the MA101 802.11b
42Configuring Windows 98 and Me for TCP/IP NetworkingAs part of the PC preparation process, you may need to install and configure TCP/IP on your PC.
43You must have an Ethernet adapter or an MA101, the TCP/IP protocol, and the Client for Microsoft Networks.If you need to add TCP/IP:a. Click the Add
iii Preface About This Installation GuideThank you for purchasing the NETGEAR® MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter.This reference manual assumes that t
44If you need to add the Client for Microsoft Networks:a. Click the Add button.b. Select Client, and then click Add.c. Select Microsoft.d. Select Clie
45Locate your Network Neighborhood icon.• If the Network Neighborhood icon is on the Windows desktop, position your mouse pointer over it and right-cl
46Selecting Windows’ Internet Access Method1. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.2. Doubl
47Verifying TCP/IP PropertiesAfter your PC is configured and has rebooted, you can check the TCP/IP configuration using the utility winipcfg.exe:1. On
483. If an Ethernet adapter is present in your PC, you should see an entry for Local Area Connection. Double-click that entry.4. Select Properties.5.
49Now the Network Connection window displays.The Connections List that shows all the network connections set up on the PC, located to the right of the
50The TCP/IP details are presented on the Support tab page.• Select Internet Protocol, and click Properties to view the configuration information.Veri
51DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows 2000 After you install a network card, TCP/IP for Windows 2000 is configured and set to DHCP without your ha
52With Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) selected, click on Properties to open the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialogue box. Verify that • Obtain a
53Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP or 2000To check your PC’s TCP/IP configuration:1. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, and the
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1Numerics2.5 GHz Cordless phones 2-10802.11b B-37AAccess Point 2-27Ad Hoc 2-12Ad-Hoc Mode 2-11ad-hoc mode B-38, B-39BBSSID B-39CChannel B-40Co
2IETF B-37Infrastructure 2-12Infrastructure Mode 2-11infrastructure mode B-38, B-39IP networkingfor Windows C-44, C-49LLarge metal surfaces 2-10
3TTCP/IP propertiesverifying for Windows C-49Troubleshooting Tips 2-27Wwalls 2-10WEP 1-4, 3-29, B-40Wi-Fi B-37Windows 2000 2-20Windows 98/ME 2-
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Certificate of the Manufacturer/ImporterIt is hereby certified that the Model MA401 Wireless PC Card has been suppressed in accordance with the condi
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure StatementThis equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncont
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1 Chapter 1 IntroductionThis chapter introduces the features, package contents, and appearance of the NETGEAR MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter. See
2• Highest level security with 128-bit Shared Key WEP data encryption. Lower level data encryption or no data encryption options simplify network setu
3A Road Map for ‘How to Get There From Here’The introduction and adoption of any new technology can be a difficult process. Wireless technology has re
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