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  • Netgear MA401 | MA401 Reference Manual - Page 1
    Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Phone 1-888-NETGEAR M1-MA401NA-2 November 2002
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    Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks NETGEAR is a registered trademark of NETGEAR, INC. Windows is a registered trademark of subject to certain restrictions. Please refer to the notes in the operating instructions. Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing
  • Netgear MA401 | MA401 Reference Manual - Page 3
    Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20 cm (8
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    Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card iv
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    .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 3 Chapter 2 Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card
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    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 29 Chapter 3 Protecting Your Wireless Connection
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    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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    Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card viii
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    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
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    Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Preface-2About This Reference Guide
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    industry-standard security. It works with Windows® 95B, 98, ME, NT4, 2000, and XP operating systems. Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products The MA401 PC Card provides the following features: • Reliable IEEE 802.11b standard-based wireless technology. • Supports roaming between access points when
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    items: Figure 1-1: MA401 Package Contents • MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card • Installation Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card • AModel MA401 Resource CD, including: - Driver and Configuration Utility Software - Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card in Adobe
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    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
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    network To set up the MA401, 2. A notebook PC within the see Chapter 2, operating range of the "Installing the MA401 wireless network. For 802.11b Wireless PC guidelines about the Card" and follow the range of 802.11b instructions wireless networks, provided. please see "Observe Location
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    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? Protect my 1. Assure that the 1. A wireless network with To learn about wireless wireless authentication and WEP wireless
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    Instructions "Using the MA401 to for Various Version Connect to a Wireless of Windows" on page Network Access Point in 2-7, and locate the Infrastructure Mode" on section for your page 2-4. version of Windows. 3. TCP/IP Internet networking software installed and configured on my notebook PC
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    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. The notebook computer I To get assistance between my Windows am using to connect to Windows
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    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? Use printers in 1. Use the 1. The notebook computer I Windows Domain a combined Windows am using to connect to
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    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
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    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. • Some versions of Windows may
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    default basic settings are: • SSID: Wireless Note: In order for the MA401 PC Card to communicate with a wireless access point or wireless adapter, all devices must be configured with the same SSID. • Mode (Infrastructure or Ad Hoc): Infrastructure Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card 2-3
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    for every step in the process. • Thorough Step-by-step Installation Instructions for Each Version of Windows If you have limited to moderate computer experience, use the procedure that corresponds to the version of Windows you are using. 2-4 Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card
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    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
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    2-29. Also, for problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on your computers. Please refer to "Preparing Your PCs for Network Access" on page C-1. 2-6 Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card
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    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. For Windows XP Users Installing
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    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. Windows XP Found New
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    2-29. Also, for problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on your computers. Please refer to "Preparing Your PCs for Network Access" on page C-1. Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card 2-9
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    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
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    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 (
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    29. Also, for problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on your computers. Please refer to "Preparing Your PCs for Network Access" on page C-1. 2-12 Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card
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    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
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    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
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    29. Also, for problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on your computers. Please refer to "Preparing Your PCs for Network Access" on page C-1. Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card 2-15
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    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
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    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
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    29. Also, for problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on your computers. Please refer to "Preparing Your PCs for Network Access" on page C-1. 2-18 Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card
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    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
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    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. c. Click on the Adapter tab
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    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
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    29. Also, for problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on your computers. Please refer to "Preparing Your PCs for Network Access" on page C-1. 2-22 Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card
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    This section provides instructions for setting up the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card in Ad-Hoc mode. Installing a MA401 to Operate in Ad-Hoc 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
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    slots, the MA401 wireless PC Card can be inserted into either slot. d. Hold the PC Card with the Netgear logo facing up and insert it into the PC card slot. Install the MA401 driver and configuration utility software. a. Follow the installation instructions for your version of windows found on the
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    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:
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    connect, please see the "Troubleshooting Tips" on page 2-29. Also, the Windows File and Print Sharing Client might not be installed and configured properly on both computer. Please refer to "Preparing Your PCs for Network Access" on page C-1. 2-26 Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card
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    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
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    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
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    see if the PC Card is properly recognized MA401 PC Card in the Windows operating system. Reload software is not the driver if necessary. loaded. • Try to install the MA401 in a different PCMCIA slot on your system if one is available. The LED is The wireless PC Card • The access point
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    Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card 2-30 Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card
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    SSID setting of the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card. In addition to the MA401 wireless security features, you should also configure appropriate LAN network security features such as requiring a user name and password to access the shared resources in your network. Netgear strongly recommends that, at
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card 3. Check the Create with Passphrase radio button and Be sure to use the same passphrase when configuring the other wireless devices that will communicate with this wireless pc card. 4. Click Apply then OK for the changes to take effect.
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    Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card 3-6 Protecting Your Wireless Connection
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    MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card. Antennae Radio Data Rate Frequency Maximum Range 2 Integrated internal diversity antennae Provided drivers PCMCIA type II PC Card Microsoft Windows 95/B, 98, NT4, 2000, ME, XP L: 145 mm (5.7 in.) W: 97 mm (3.8 in.) H: 14 mm (0.56 in.) 44.5 g (1.5 oz) Wireless
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    Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card A-2 Technical Specifications
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    mirrored and indexed at many other sites worldwide. Wireless Networking The MA401 Wireless PC Card conforms to the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.11b standard for wireless LANs (WLANs). On an 802.11b wireless link, data is encoded using direct-sequence spread-spectrum
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    Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Ad-hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup) In quickly set up a small wireless workgroup and allows workgroup members to exchange data or share printers as supported by Microsoft Networking in the various Windows operating systems. Some vendors
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    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
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    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 cross-talk, and provide a noticeable performance increase over networks with minimal channel separation. B-4 802.11b Wireless Networking Basics
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    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 channels supported by the wireless products in various countries are different. The preferred channel separation between the channels in neighboring wireless
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    Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card B-6 802.11b Wireless Networking Basics
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    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
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    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
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    Installation Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card c. Select Microsoft. d. Select TCP/IP, and then click OK to Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings in Windows 95B, 98, and ME After the TCP/IP protocol components are installed, each PC must be assigned specific information about itself
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    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
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    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
  • Netgear MA401 | MA401 Reference Manual - Page 68
    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,
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    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
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    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. •
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    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. Preparing Your PCs for Network Access C-9
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    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
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    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
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    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) automatically is selected. • Click OK to return to Local Area Connection Properties. C-12 Preparing Your PCs for Network Access
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    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
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    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
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    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. Preparing Your PCs for Network Access C-15
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    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
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    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: • The IP address is between 192.168.0.2
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    Installation Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card C-18 Preparing Your PCs for Network Access
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    Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Numerics 2.5 GHz Cordless phones 2-2 802.11b B-1 Index 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
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    Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Infrastructure Mode 2-3 infrastructure mode B-2 IP networking for Windows C-1, C-6 L Large metal surfaces 2-2 LED is blinking 2-27 LED is on 2-27 LED is on and is a steady green 2-27 LED on the MA401 2-27 LED on the PC Card is off 2-29
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    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
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M1-MA401NA-2
November 2002
NETGEAR
, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
Phone 1-888-NETGEAR
Reference Guide for the
Model MA401 802.11b
Wireless PC Card