NETGEAR MA401 Installation Manual
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- Page 1 Installation Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card NETGEAR, Inc. 4401 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA...
- Page 2 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
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... -
Page 4: Chapter 1 Introduction
® 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. It frees you from traditional Ethernet wiring and helps you create a wireless network for sharing your broadband cable or DSL Internet access among multiple PCs in and around your home. -
Page 5: What's In The Box
Model MA401 Resource CD, including: — Driver and Configuration Utility Software — Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card in Adobe Acrobat PDF file format — Reference Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card in HTML format •... - Page 6 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. The 16-bit PCMCIA Type II connector connects to any notebook PC with an available PCMCIA or CardBus slot.
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Page 7: Chapter 2 Installing The Ma401 802.11B Wireless Pc Card
Installing the MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card This section describes how to set up your MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card for wireless connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). Note: Indoors, computers can connect over 802.11 wireless networks at a maximum range of up to 500 feet. -
Page 8: Verify System Requirements
802.11b effective range will decrease if such materials are between the devices. Two Basic Operating Modes The MA401 PC Card, like all 802.11b adapters, can operate in the following two basic modes:... -
Page 9: Ma401 Default Wireless Configuration Settings
Your MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card factory default basic settings are: • Wireless network name Service Set Identification (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. •... -
Page 10: Using The Ma401 To Connect To A Wireless Access Point Network In Infrastructure Mode
Cable or DSL modem 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. The procedures below provide step-by-step installation instructions for Windows PCs. Use the procedure that corresponds to the version of Windows you... -
Page 11: Setup Instructions
For Windows XP 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. - Page 12 After the installation completes, click Finish to Note: The Netgear and Windows XP close the wizard. utilities let you set up your MA401. After installing the MA401, The Netgear installation utility Windows XP will display a defaults to turning off the Windows “Wireless Network...
- Page 13 MA401 accordingly. Verify wireless connectivity to your network. 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.
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Page 14: For Windows 98/Me Users Installing A Ma401
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. - Page 15 Install the MA401 driver and configuration utility software. After inserting the MA401 PC card, the Windows 98/ Me Add New Hardware Wizard is displayed. Click Next, select Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended) and click Windows 98/Me Add Hardware Wizard Next again.
- Page 16 MA401 accordingly. Verify wireless connectivity to your network. 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.
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Page 17: For Windows 2000 Users Installing A Ma401
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. - Page 18 If Windows 2000 warns about a Digital Signature Not Found, click Yes to continue. Netgear has tested the MA401 to assure that it is compatible with Windows 2000. If requested, insert the Windows 2000 CD and follow the prompts to Digital Signature Not Found proceed.
- Page 19 MA401 accordingly. Verify wireless connectivity to your network. 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.
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Page 20: Using The Ma401 To Connect In Ad-Hoc Mode
Ad-Hoc Mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with file and print sharing enabled and you want to exchange files directly between them. To use the Ad-Hoc mode, install the MA401 following the instructions above for your version of the Windows operating system. However, select Ad-Hoc mode instead of Infrastructure mode. -
Page 21: Ma401 Wireless Connection Indicators
• If the LED is on, the card is plugged in to the notebook PC. • If the LED is on and is a steady green, the MA401 has a connection with an access point or another 802.11b device. •... -
Page 22: Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors
The System Tray (SysTray) 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... -
Page 23: Troubleshooting Tips
Windows operating wireless MA401 system. Reload the driver if necessary. PC Card software Try to install the MA401 in a different is not loaded. PCMCIA slot on your system if one is available. The LED is... -
Page 24: Chapter 3 - Protecting Your Wireless Connection
Netgear strongly recommends that, at a minimum, you configure your wireless network to use an SSID other than the default setting.The procedures below identify how to change the SSID and WEP encryption settings of your MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card. -
Page 25: Identifying The Wireless Network Name (Ssid) And Wep Security Settings
WEP Hexadecimal Numbers: ______________________________ The WEP Hexadecimal Numbers are needed if a Passphrase is not used in the wireless network access point but rather if the key is manually entered. Use the procedures below to configure basic security settings in the MA401. -
Page 26: Setting The Wireless Network Name (Ssid)
Setting the Wireless Network Name (SSID) These settings must match the settings of the wireless Access Point. Follow the steps below to perform this procedure. Run the Config Utility and select the Configuration tab page. To change the SSID, enter a new SSID. Note: The characters are case sensitive. - Page 27 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.
- Page 28 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA E-mail: support@NETGEAR.com www.NETGEAR.com...