Netgear MA111v1 MA111v1 User Manual - Page 2

Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of NETGEAR MA111 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter. With this USB adapter you will get ultimate mobility at home, in your office, or while you are traveling, and it frees you from traditional Ethernet wiring. This installation guide shows you how to connect the USB adapter and configure it with your access point. Setup is easy - follow the instruction in this guide and your system will be up and running quickly. Package Contents The product package should contain: MA111 802.11 Wireless USB Adapter USB Cable Resource CD, Warranty card and Support information card • MA111 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter • USB Cable • GearBox™ CD for Wireless USB Adapter • User's guide • Warranty card • Support information card 1 System Requirements Before installing the MA111 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter, please make sure that your computer system has the following: • A computer with a USB 1.1/2.0 port. A USB port allows a user to use the same device for either their desktop or laptop • Windows® 98/ME/2000/XP (be sure to have the Windows Installation CD-ROM ready for use during installation). • At least 5 Megabytes disk space for installing the driver and utility programs. LED Indicators The green LED on the MA111 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter indicates the wireless link condition of the station with another wireless node or the associated Access Point. LED Activity Meaning of LED Activity Steady Green Blinking The MA111 has a connection with an access point or another 802.11b device. The MA111 is trying to establish a connection. If it keeps blinking for a while, check your configuration, or try moving to a different location where the wireless signal quality is better. 1 Installing the MA111 Wireless USB Adapter Important Note: You must first install the software before you plug the USB Adapter into your computer! Follow these steps to install the MA111 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter. Install the MA111 Driver and Utility Software 1. Turn on your computer. 2. Insert the GearBox for Wireless USB Adapter CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2