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6. Windows indicates that the best driver for the device has been found. Click on "Next". Windows

starts copying files into your system.

7. In the next Add New Hardware Wizard window, click “Finish.” to complete the installation.

8. When asked if you want to reboot the system, remove the network card resource CD or the

Windows 98 CD from the CD-ROM drive, and then click "Yes" to reboot the system.

Verify Driver Installation

1. Double-click "My Computer" on the Windows desktop, double-click "Control Panel" and then double

click "System".

2. Click on "Device Manager" folder tab, and double-click "Network adapters".

3. Double-click "NETGEAR MA401 Wireless PC Card". A new window pops up with a

message box in the middle of the window describing the device status.

A wireless LAN configuration utility program is provided to give you information on your wireless net-

work such as signal quality and link conditions,and to allow you to modify the various configurable

parameters of the PC card.

Install the wireless LAN configuration utility program

1. Insert the MA401/MA301 Network Card Resource CD into the CD-ROM drive. From the Windows

98 desktop, open

My Computer

. Double-click on the CD-ROM drive letter to look into the content

of the CD. Double-Click on the

MA401

folder and then double-click on the

UTILITY

folder

2. Double-click on the

SETUP

application icon to start the installation procedure. The InstallShield

Wizard opens. Click on "Next" to continue.

3. Click "Yes" on the Software License Agreement window to accept the agreement.

4 Click on "Browse" to change the destination location where the wireless LAN configuration utility

program is installed. Otherwise, click on "Next" to continue.

5 Modify the "Program Folders" entry field if desired. Click on "Next" to continue.

6 Click on the "Yes, I want to restart my computer" button selection to restart the computer. And

click on "Finish" to complete the installation.

System Tray Applications

Note:The SysTray (System Tray) resides on one end of the taskbar in the Microsoft Windows desktop.

It displays interface icons for memory-resident applications that execute in the background continu-

ously, such as the clock, speaker volume, and virus detection.

The wireless LAN configuration utility installation for the MA401

Wireless PC Card adds a status reporting and configuration utility

icon in the SysTray. Once you have completed the installation, the

Windows 98 SysTray should show the following icon in different

colors. This icon indicates different status depending on the oper-

ating mode of the MA401 Wireless PC Card.

Trademarks

NETGEAR

is a registered trademark of NETGEAR, INC.Windows

is a registered trademark of

Microsoft Corporation. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of

Statement of Conditions

In the interest of improving internal design,operational function,and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves

the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice.

NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s)

or circuit layout(s) described herein.

Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer

It is hereby certified that the Model MA401 Wireless PC Card has been suppressed in accordance with

the conditions set out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992.The operation of some

equipment (for example,test transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject

to certain restrictions.Please refer to the notes in the operating instructions.

Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on

the market and has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations.

VCCI Statement

This equipment is in the Class B category (information equipment to be used in a residential area

or an adjacent area thereto) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for

Interference by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines aimed at preventing radio

interference in such residential areas.

When used near a radio or TV receiver, it may become the cause of radio interference.

Read instructions for correct handling.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following

two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

2. This device must accept any interference received,including interference that may cause undesired

operation.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the

limits for a Class B digital device,pursuant to part 15 of the FCC

Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection

against harmful interference in a residential installation.This

equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy

and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,

may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,there is no guarantee that

interference will not occur in a particular installation.If this equipment does cause harmful inter-

ference to radio or television reception,which can be determined by turning the equipment off and

on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following meas-

ures: (1) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna,(2) Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver,(3) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that

to which the receiver is connected, (4) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician

for help.

Federal Communcations Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.

In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits,human proximity

to the antenna shall not be less than 20 cm (8 inches) during normal operation.

EN 55 022 Statement

This is to certify that the Model MA401 Wireless PC Card is shielded against the generation of radio

interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC,Article 4a. Conformity

is declared by the application of EN 55 022 Class B (CISPR 22).

Compliance is dependent upon the use of shielded data cables.

Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations

This digital apparatus (Model MA401 Wireless PC Card) does not exceed the Class B limits for radio-

noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian

Department of Communications.

Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique du ministère des Communications

Cet appareil numérique (Model MA401 Wireless PC Card) respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques

visant les appareils numériques de classe B prescrites dans le Règlement sur le

brouillage radioélectrique du ministère des Communications du Canada.

Double-click on the wireless SysTray icon

activates the wireless LAN configuration

utility for the MA401 Wireless PC Card. You

can click on any folder tab in window to

modify any operating parameter. The config-

urable parameters of the MA401 Wireless

PC Card show below.

With the NETGEAR MA401 Wireless PC Card installed, your notebook is now ready to network with

any IEEE 802.11b compatible wireless node to share files and peripheral.

For additional detail on configuring the MA401 Wireless PC Card, please refer to the reference guide

located in the MA401/MA301 Network Card Resource CD.

ENJOY BEING CONNECTED!

Declaration of Conformity

NETGEAR Model MA401 Wireless PC card

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

Tested to comply

with FCC Standards

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

INSTALL WIRELESS LAN CONFIGURATION UTILITY

Infrastructure mode

The wireless adapter is not able to link to any

access point or the link between the wireless

adapter and the access point is lost.

The link condition between the wireless adapter and

the associated access point is weak.

The wireless adapter has established good communi-

cation with an access point and the signal quality is

strong.

Icon color

Red

Yellow

Green

Ad-hoc mode

The wireless adapter has not

initiated communication with

any other wireless node.

Not applicable

The wireless adapter has suc-

cessfully communicated with

another wireless node.

General Specifications Model MA401 Wireless PC Card

Radio Data Rate 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps (Auto rate capable)

Frequency 2.4 GHz to 2.5 GHz Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS)

Range outdoor environment indoor environment

1 Mbps-1650 ft (503 m) 1 Mbps-500 ft (152 m)

2 Mbps-1320 ft (402 m) 2 Mbps-400 ft (122 m)

5.5 Mbps-1155 ft (352 m) 5.5 Mbps-270 ft (82 m)

11 Mbps-835 ft (255 m) 11 Mbps-175 ft (53 m)

Encryption 40-bit (64-bit) WEP encryption

128-bit WEP encryption

Maximum Computers/network Limited by the amount of packets generated by each node;

typically 30 to 70

Bus interface PCMCIA Type II PC Card

Drivers Microsoft Windows 95B, 98, NT, 2000, Millennium

Dimensions L: 85 mm (3.3 in)

W: 54 mm (2.1 in)

H: 5 mm (0.2 in)

Weight 43.4 g (1.6oz)

Status LEDs Wireless Activity

Environmental Specifications Operating temperature: 0 to 55

Operating humidity: 10 to 90%, noncondensing

Electromagnetic Compliance FCC Part 15 Class B

Warranty Limited 5-year warranty

CONFIGURE WIRELESS PARAMETERS

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