User Manual

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Contents
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
Chapter 2 - Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card
What You Will Need Before You Begin ....................................................4
Verify System Requirements .............................................................5
Observe Location and Range Guidelines ..........................................5
Two Basic Operating Modes ....................................................................5
MA401 Default Wireless Configuration Settings ......................................6
Using the MA401 to Connect to a Wireless Access Point Network in
Infrastructure Mode ..................................................................................7
Setup Instructions ....................................................................................8
For Windows XP Users Installing a MA401 .......................................8
For Windows 98/Me Users Installing a MA401 ................................11
For Windows 2000 Users Installing a MA401 ..................................14
Using the MA401 to Connect in Ad-Hoc Mode ......................................17
MA401 Wireless Connection Indicators .................................................18
Interpreting the LED on the MA401 .................................................18
Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors ..............................................19
Troubleshooting Tips ..............................................................................20
Chapter 3 - Protecting Your Wireless Connection
Enabling Basic Wireless Security Features ...........................................21
Identifying the Wireless Network Name (SSID) and WEP Security
Settings ............................................................................................22
Setting the Wireless Network Name (SSID) ....................................23
Configuring WEP Encryption Security .............................................23