MA401.book Page i Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card NETGEAR, Inc.
MA401.book Page ii Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM © 2002 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. 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 their respective holders. Information is subject to change without notice. All rights reserved.
MA401.book Page iii Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card 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: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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MA401.book Page v Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Contents Preface About This Reference Guide Chapter 1 Introduction About the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card ..........................................1 Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products ......................................1 What’s in the Box? ...................................................................................2 A Road Map for ‘How to Get There From Here’ ...............
MA401.book Page vi Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Installing a MA401 to Operate in Ad-Hoc Mode ..............................23 MA401 Wireless Connection Indicators .................................................27 Interpreting the LED on the MA401 .................................................27 Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors ..............................................28 Troubleshooting Tips ......................................
MA401.book Page vii Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Selecting Windows’ Internet Access Method .....................................5 Verifying TCP/IP Properties ...............................................................6 Configuring Windows NT, 2000 or XP for IP Networking .........................6 Install or Verify Windows Networking Components ...........................6 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP, 2000, or NT4 .........
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MA401.book Page 1 Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM Preface About This Reference Guide Thank you for purchasing the NETGEAR™ MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card. The MA401 PC Card provides high-speed 11 Mbps access between your computer and other 802.11b compliant wireless devices. Note: If you are unfamiliar with networking, routing, and wireless communications, refer to Appendix B, “802.11b Wireless Networking Basics,” to become more familiar with the terms and procedures used in this manual.
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MA401.book Page 1 Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter introduces the features, package contents, and appearance of the NETGEAR MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card. About the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card The MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card gives you ultimate mobility in your office or while you are traveling.
MA401.book Page 2 Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card • Highest level of data encryption using128-bit Shared Key WEP data encryption method. Lower level of data encryption or no data encryption is available to simplify your network setup or to improve data transfer rate. The following Netgear products can be configured to communicate with the MA401 PC Card. • • • • • • • WAB102 Dual Band Access Point WAB501 Dual Band PC Card MA101 802.
MA401.book Page 3 Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card • • — Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card in HTML format Warranty Card Support Information Card If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the product for repair. The Model MA401 Wireless PC Card has two interfaces.
MA401.book Page 4 Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Table 1-1. A Road Map for How to Get There From Here ... If I Want To ... ? What Do I Do? What’s Needed? How Do I? Connect to a wireless network 1. A wireless network 2. A notebook PC within the operating range of the wireless network. For guidelines about the range of 802.11b wireless networks, please see “Observe Location and Range Guidelines“ on page 2-2.
MA401.book Page 5 Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Table 1-1. A Road Map for How to Get There From Here ... If I Want To ... ? What Do I Do? What’s Needed? Protect my 1. Assure that the 1. A wireless network with wireless wireless authentication and WEP connection from network has encryption enabled. snooping, security 2. Wireless networking hacking, or features equipment that supports information enabled. WEP encryption, such as theft. 2.
MA401.book Page 6 Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Table 1-1. A Road Map for How to Get There From Here ... If I Want To ... ? What Do I Do? What’s Needed? Connect to the 1. Activate my Internet over my wireless link wireless and verify my network. network connection. 2. Open an Internet browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. 1. An active Internet connection like those from cable or DSL service providers. 2.
MA401.book Page 7 Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Table 1-1. A Road Map for How to Get There From Here ... If I Want To ... ? What Do I Do? What’s Needed? How Do I? Exchange files 1. Use the 1.
MA401.book Page 8 Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Table 1-1. A Road Map for How to Get There From Here ... If I Want To ... ? What Do I Do? What’s Needed? Use printers in 1. Use the 1. The notebook computer I Windows am using to connect to a combined Printers and the wireless network wireless and Fax features to needs to be configured wired locate with the Windows Client network. available and File and Print printers in the Sharing.
MA401.book Page 1 Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM Chapter 2 Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card This chapter describes how to set up your MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card for wireless connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). Note: Computers can connect over 802.11b wireless networks at a range of several hundred feet indoors. With this distance, and because walls do not always block wireless signals, others outside your immediate area could access your network.
MA401.book Page 2 Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Verify System Requirements Before installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card, please make sure that these minimum requirements have been met: • • • • You must have a Pentium Class notebook computer with an available PCMCIA or Cardbus slot. A CD-ROM drive. 5 Mbytes of free hard disk space.
MA401.book Page 3 Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Two Basic Operating Modes The MA401 PC Card, like all 802.11b adapters, can operate in the following two basic modes: • Infrastructure Mode: An 802.11 networking framework in which devices and computers communicate with each other by first going through an Access Point (AP).
MA401.book Page 4 Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Using the MA401 to Connect to a Wireless Network Access Point in Infrastructure Mode Figure 2-1: NETGEAR MA401 Wireless PC Card in Infrastructure Mode This section provides instructions for setting up the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card.
MA401.book Page 5 Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card For Experienced Computer Users Installing a MA401 to Operate In Infrastructure Mode Note: If an earlier version of the Netgear MA401 Wireless PC Card was previously installed on your notebook, you must remove the old driver and utilities before you can install the new PC Card and software. 1. 2. Insert the MA401 PC Card into your computer. a.
MA401.book Page 6 Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card 3. Configure your wireless adapter. a. Click on the SysTray icon and select Advanced Configuration to launch the configuration utility b. The MA401 default settings are as follows: . • • • c. 4. SSID: Wireless Mode (Infrastructure or Ad Hoc): Infrastructure WEP encryption not enabled.
MA401.book Page 7 Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Detailed Infrastructure Mode Setup Instructions for Various Version of Windows If you have limited to moderate computer experience, use the procedure below that corresponds to the version of Windows you are using.
MA401.book Page 8 Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Install the MA401 driver and configuration utility software. a. After inserting the MA401, the Found New Hardware Wizard is displayed. Select Install the software automatically (Recommended) click Next. b. Windows XP looks into the CD-ROM for the necessary software to be installed. The wizard will automatically install both the driver and the configuration utility onto the hard drive. c.
MA401.book Page 9 Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Configure your wireless adapter. a. The MA401 default settings are as follows: • • • SSID: Wireless Mode (Infrastructure or Ad Hoc): Infrastructure WEP encryption not enabled. b.
MA401.book Page 10 Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card For Windows 98/ME Users Installing a MA401 Note: If an earlier version of the Netgear MA401 Wireless PC Card was previously installed on your notebook, you must remove the old driver and utilities before you can install the new PC Card and software. Insert the MA401 PC Card into your computer. a. Power on your notebook and let the operating system boot up completely. b.
MA401.book Page 11 Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Install the MA401 driver and configuration utility software. a. After inserting the MA401 PC card, the Windows 98/ME Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box is displayed. Click Next, select Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended) and click Next again. Windows 98/ME Add Hardware Wizard b. Windows 98/ME prompts for the location of the driver software.
MA401.book Page 12 Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Configure your wireless adapter. a. The MA401 default settings are as follows: • • • SSID: Wireless Mode (Infrastructure or Ad Hoc): Infrastructure WEP encryption not enabled. b.
MA401.book Page 13 Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card For Windows 2000 Users Installing a MA401 Note: If an earlier version of the Netgear MA401 Wireless PC Card was previously installed on your notebook, you must remove the old driver and utilities before you can install the new PC Card and software. Insert the MA401 PC Card into your computer. a. Power on your notebook and let the operating system boot up completely. b.
MA401.book Page 14 Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Install the MA401 driver and configuration utility software. a. After inserting the MA401, the Windows Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box is displayed. Click Next, select Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended) and the click Next again. b. When Windows 2000 Windows 2000 Found New Hardware Wizard prompts for the location of the driver software, select the CD-ROM drive.
MA401.book Page 15 Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Configure your wireless adapter. a. The MA401 default settings are as follows: • • • SSID: Wireless Mode (Infrastructure or Ad Hoc): Infrastructure WEP encryption not enabled. b.
MA401.book Page 16 Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card For Windows 95B Users Installing a MA401 Note: If an earlier version of the Netgear MA401 Wireless PC Card was previously installed on your notebook, you must remove the old driver and utilities before you can install the new PC Card and software. Insert the MA401 PC Card into your computer. a. Power on your notebook and let the operating system boot up completely. b.
MA401.book Page 17 Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Install the MA401 driver and configuration utility software. a. After inserting the MA401 PC card, the Windows 95 Add New Hardware Wizard is displayed. Click Next, select Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended) and click Next again. Windows 95B Add Hardware Wizard b. Windows 95B prompts for the location of the driver software.
MA401.book Page 18 Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Configure your wireless adapter. a. The MA401 default settings are as follows: • • • SSID: Wireless Mode (Infrastructure or Ad Hoc): Infrastructure WEP encryption not enabled. b.
MA401.book Page 19 Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card For Windows NT4 Users Installing a MA401 Note: If an earlier version of the Netgear MA401 Wireless PC Card was previously installed on your notebook, you must remove the old driver and utilities before you can install the new PC Card and software. Insert the MA401 PC Card into your computer.
MA401.book Page 20 Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Install the MA401 driver and configuration utility software. a. From the Windows NT desktop, click Start => Settings => Control Panel. b. Double-click on the Network icon to display the screen at the right. Windows NT4 Add Network Adapter Tab Page c. Click on the Adapter tab and click Add. You will see the screen at the right. d.
MA401.book Page 21 Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Install the MA401 driver and configuration utility software, continued. f. The Resources and Properties window opens. Refer to the Wireless parameter configuration chapter and modify any entry if necessary. Click on OK. g. The system returns back to the Network window. Click on Close. h. If TCP/IP is enabled, the system will prompt you for an IP address or use DHCP. Answer accordingly. i.
MA401.book Page 22 Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Configure your wireless adapter. a. The MA401 default settings are as follows: • • • SSID: Wireless Mode (Infrastructure or Ad Hoc): Infrastructure WEP encryption not enabled. b.
MA401.book Page 23 Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Using the MA401 to Connect in Ad-Hoc Mode Figure 2-2: NETGEAR MA401 Wireless PC Card in Ad-Hoc Mode Ad-Hoc Mode is an 802.11 networking framework in which devices or computers communicate directly with each other, without the use of an access point (AP).
MA401.book Page 24 Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Insert the MA401 PC Card into your computer. a. Power on your notebook and let the operating system boot up completely. b. Insert the Model MA401 Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive. c. Locate an available PCMCIA or CardBus slot on the side of your notebook. If your notebook computer has two PCMCIA or CardBus slots, the MA401 wireless PC Card can be inserted into either slot. d.
MA401.book Page 25 Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Configure your wireless adapter. a. Click on the System Tray icon to run the wireless LAN configuration utility you just installed to verify your settings and make whatever configuration changes may be needed. b. Set the MA401 as follows: c.
MA401.book Page 26 Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Verify wireless connectivity between the computers. The MA401 has an LED labeled LINK that indicates the wireless link condition of the station. Solid green indicates a good connection. Blinking indicates attempting to connect. Off indicates the card is turned off or not fully plugged in. Verify connectivity by accessing resources on either computer.
MA401.book Page 27 Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card MA401 Wireless Connection Indicators The MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card provides the following two indicators which give you feedback on the status of your wireless connection: • The green LED on the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card indicates the wireless link condition of the MA401 Wireless PC Card with another wireless node or associated access point.
MA401.book Page 28 Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors The SysTray (System Tray) resides on one end of the taskbar in the Microsoft Windows desktop. The wireless LAN configuration utility installation for the MA401 Wireless PC Card adds a configuration and status reporting utility icon in the SysTray. Color Condition Description Red The wireless PC Card has no connection to any other wireless node.
MA401.book Page 29 Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Troubleshooting Tips If you have problems getting wirelessly connected to your network, try the tips below. Symptom Cause Solution The LED on the PC Card is off The wireless PC card • Remove and reinsert the wireless PC is not inserted into the Card.
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MA401.book Page 1 Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM Chapter 3 Protecting Your Wireless Connection The absence of a physical connection between nodes makes wireless links vulnerable to information theft. This chapter describes how to use the basic security features of the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card to protect your connection. Enabling Basic Wireless Security Features There are several ways you can strengthen the security of your wireless connection.
MA401.book Page 2 Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Identifying the Wireless Network Name (SSID) and WEP Security Settings 1. For a new wireless network, print this form, fill in the configuration parameters and put it in a safe place for possible future reference. For an existing wireless network, print this form and fill in the configuration parameters.
MA401.book Page 3 Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Setting the Wireless Network Name (SSID) The MA401 PC Card allows you to restrict access to your wireless communications based on the SSID and WEP keywords. These settings must match the settings of the wireless Access Point. Follow the steps below to perform this procedure. 1. Run the Config Utility and select the Configuration tab page. Figure 3-1: Changing the SSID 2.
MA401.book Page 4 Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Configuring WEP Encryption Security The MA401 PC Card allows you to restrict access to your wireless network based on WEP keywords. Following the steps below to perform this procedure. 1. Run the Config Utility and select the Encryption tab page. Figure 3-2: Configuring WEP Encryption 2. 3-4 Select the WEP encryption strength you will use.
MA401.book Page 5 Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card 3. Check the Create with Passphrase radio button and enter the passphrase from the configuration worksheet your filled out in the procedure above. When you click the Apply button, the configuration manager utility will automatically generate the WEP keys. Note: The characters are case sensitive.
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MA401.book Page 1 Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM Appendix A Technical Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card. Antennae Radio Data Rate Frequency Maximum Range Power Consumption RF Output Power Receive Sensitivity Emissions Bus interface Provided drivers Dimensions Weight Status LED Operating Environment Safety Encryption Warranty Technical Specifications 2 Integrated internal diversity antennae 1, 2, 5.5, 11Mbps (Auto Rate Sensing) 2.
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MA401.book Page 1 Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM Appendix B 802.11b Wireless Networking Basics This chapter provides an overview of IP networks, routing, and wireless networking. Related Publications As you read this document, you may be directed to various RFC documents for further information. An RFC is a Request For Comment (RFC) published by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF), an open organization that defines the architecture and operation of the Internet.
MA401.book Page 2 Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Ad-hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup) In an ad hoc network, computers are brought together as needed; thus, there is no structure or fixed points to the network - each node can generally communicate with any other node. There is no Access Point involved in this configuration.
MA401.book Page 3 Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card An SSID is a thirty-two character (maximum) alphanumeric key identifying the wireless local area network. Some vendors refer to the SSID as network name. For the wireless devices in a network to communicate with each other, all devices must be configured with the same SSID.
MA401.book Page 4 Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card The 128-bit WEP data encryption method consists of 104 user-configurable bits. Similar to the forty-bit WEP data encryption method, the remaining 24 bits are factory set and not user configurable. Some vendors allow passphrases to be entered instead of the cryptic hexadecimal characters to ease encryption key entry. Wireless Channel Selection IEEE 802.
MA401.book Page 5 Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card The radio frequency channels used are listed in Table 3-1: Table 3-1. 802.11 Radio Frequency Channels Channel Center Frequency Frequency Spread 1 2412Mhz 2399.5Mhz - 2424.5Mhz 2 2417Mhz 2404.5Mhz - 2429.5Mhz 3 2422Mhz 2409.5Mhz - 2434.5Mhz 4 2427Mhz 2414.5Mhz - 2439.5Mhz 5 2432Mhz 2419.5Mhz - 2444.5Mhz 6 2437Mhz 2424.5Mhz - 2449.5Mhz 7 2442Mhz 2429.5Mhz - 2454.
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MA401.book Page 1 Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM Appendix C Preparing Your PCs for Network Access This appendix describes how to prepare your PCs to connect to the Internet through the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card. Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking Computers access the Internet using a protocol called TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol). Each computer on your network must have TCP/IP installed and selected as its networking protocol.
MA401.book Page 2 Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM Installation Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Install or Verify Windows Networking Components To install or verify the necessary components for IP networking: 1. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Network icon.
MA401.book Page 3 Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM Installation Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card c. d. Select Microsoft. Select TCP/IP, and then click OK. If you need to add the Client for Microsoft Networks: a. b. c. d. Click the Add button. Select Client, and then click Add. Select Microsoft. Select Client for Microsoft Networks, and then click OK. If you need to add File and Print Sharing for Microsoft Networks: a. b. c. d. 3. Click the Add button.
MA401.book Page 4 Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM Installation Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Locate your Network Neighborhood icon. • If the Network Neighborhood icon is on the Windows desktop, position your mouse pointer over it and right-click your mouse button. • If the icon is not on the desktop, • Click Start on the task bar located at the bottom left of the window. • Choose Settings, and then Control Panel. • Locate the Network Neighborhood icon and click on it.
MA401.book Page 5 Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM Installation Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card • By default, the IP Address tab is open on this window. • Verify the following: Obtain an IP address automatically is selected. If not selected, click in the radio button to the left of it to select it. This setting is required to enable the DHCP server to automatically assign an IP address. • Click OK to continue. Restart the PC.
MA401.book Page 6 Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM Installation Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Verifying TCP/IP Properties After your PC is configured and has rebooted, you can check the TCP/IP configuration using the utility winipcfg.exe: 1. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, and then click Run. 2. Type winipcfg, and then click OK. The IP Configuration window opens, which lists (among other things), your IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. 3.
MA401.book Page 7 Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM Installation Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card 5. Verify that ‘Client for Microsoft Networks’ and ‘Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)’ are present. If not, select Install and add them. 6. Select ‘Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)’, click Properties, and verify that “Obtain an IP address automatically is selected. 7. Click OK and close all Network and Dialup Connections windows. 8. Then, restart your PC.
MA401.book Page 8 Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM Installation Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card • Now 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 window. • Right-click on the Connection with the wireless icon and choose Status. • Now you should be at the Local Area Network Connection Status window. This box displays the connection status, duration, speed, and activity statistics.
MA401.book Page 9 Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM Installation Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card • The TCP/IP details are presented on the Support tab page. • Select Internet Protocol, and click Properties to view the configuration information.
MA401.book Page 10 Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM Installation Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card • Verify that Obtain an IP address automatically radio button is selected. • Verify that Obtain DNS server address automatically radio button is selected. • Click the OK button. This completes the DHCP configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP. Repeat these steps for each PC with this version of Windows on your network.
MA401.book Page 11 Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM Installation Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card • Click on the My Network Places icon on the Windows desktop. This will bring up a window called Network and Dial-up Connections. • Right click on Local Area Connection and select Properties. • The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box appears. • Verify that you have the correct Ethernet card selected in the Connect using: box.
MA401.book Page 12 Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM Installation Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card • With Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) selected, click on Properties to open the Internet Protocol (TCP/ IP) Properties dialogue box. • Verify that • C-12 • Obtain an IP address automatically is selected. • Obtain DNS server address automatically is selected. Click OK to return to Local Area Connection Properties.
MA401.book Page 13 Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM Installation Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card • Click OK again to complete the configuration process for Windows 2000. Restart the PC. Repeat these steps for each PC with this version of Windows on your network. DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows NT4 Once you have installed the network card, you need to configure the TCP/IP environment for Windows NT 4.0. Again, remember Cox only sets up TCP/IP dynamically (i.e.
MA401.book Page 14 Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM Installation Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card • Open the Control Panel window. • To do this, you need to choose Settings from the Start Menu, and then select Control Panel. • This will display Control Panel window. • Double-click the Network icon in the Control Panel window. • The Network panel will display. • Select the Protocols tab to continue.
MA401.book Page 15 Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM Installation Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card • Highlight the TCP/IP Protocol in the Network Protocols box, and click on the Properties button.
MA401.book Page 16 Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM Installation Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card • The TCP/IP Properties dialog box now displays. • Click the IP Address tab. • Select the radio button marked Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server. • Click OK. This completes the configuration of TCP/IP in Windows NT. Restart the PC. Repeat these steps for each PC with this version of Windows on your network.
MA401.book Page 17 Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM Installation Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Your IP Configuration information will be listed, and should match the values below if you are using the default TCP/IP settings that NETGEAR recommends for connecting through a router or gateway: 4. • The IP address is between 192.168.0.2 and 192.168.0.254 • The subnet mask is 255.255.255.0 • The default gateway is 192.168.0.
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MA401.book Page 1 Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Numerics Index 2.5 GHz Cordless phones 2-2 802.11b B-1 A Access Point 2-29 Ad Hoc 2-3 Ad-Hoc Mode 2-3 ad-hoc mode B-2 B BSSID B-2 C Channel B-4 Connect in Ad-Hoc Mode 2-23 Connection Indicators 2-27 D Default Wireless Configuration Settings 2-3 E ESSID B-2 F features 1-1 G Green 2-28 I I cannot see the other computers on the Ethernet side of the network.
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MA401.book Page 3 Tuesday, October 8, 2002 4:08 PM Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card T TCP/IP properties verifying for Windows C-6, C-16 The LED is blinking 2-29 Troubleshooting Tips 2-29 W walls 2-2 WEP 1-5, 3-1, B-3 Wi-Fi B-1 Windows 2000 2-13 Windows 95B 2-16 Windows 98/ME 2-10 Windows NT4 2-19 Windows XP Users 2-7 Windows, configuring for IP routing C-1, C-6 winipcfg utility C-6 Wired Equivalent Privacy.
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