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User Manual for the
NETGEAR 11 Mbps
Wireless USB Adapter
MA111
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
202-10032-01
Version v1.0
June 2004

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  • Page 1 User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10032-01 Version v1.0 June 2004...

  • Page 2: Technical Support

    In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, 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.

  • Page 3: Regulatory Compliance Information

    This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Declaration Of Conformity We NETGEAR, Inc., 4500 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054, declare under our sole responsibility that the model MA111v2 Wireless USB Adapter complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: •...
  • Page 4 NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 Tested to Comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE PY3MA111V2 Modifications made to the product, unless expressly approved byNETGEAR, Inc., could void the user's right to operate the equipment. Export Restrictions This product or software contains encryption code which may not be exported or transferred from the US or Canada without an approved US Department of Commerce export license.
  • Page 5 requirements for use of the 2.4GHz band in France: http://www.art-telecom.fr/eng/index.htm. When operating in the following metropolitan regions (départements) in France, this device may be operated under the following conditions: Indoors using any channel in the 2.4-2.4835 GHz band (Channels 1-13) Outdoors using channels in the 2.4-2.454 GHz band (Channels 1-7) When operating outside of the following regions (départements) in France (see table below), this product must be operated under the following conditions:...
  • Page 6 German: Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR, Inc., dass sich dieser/diese/dieses Radio LAN device in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Vorschriften der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet. Italian: Con la presente NETGEAR, Inc. dichiara che questo Radio LAN device è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    MA111 Default Wireless Configuration Settings .............3-3 Basic Installation Instructions ..................3-4 For Windows XP Users Installing a MA111 ..............3-4 For Windows 2000 & 98/Me Users Installing a MA111 ..........3-8 MA111 Wireless Connection Indicators ................3-12 Interpreting the LED on the MA111 ................3-12 Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors ..............3-13...
  • Page 8 How to Start a Computer-to-Computer (Ad-Hoc) Network ........4-5 Enabling Wireless Security Features ................4-5 Identifying the Wireless Network Name (SSID) and WEP Security Settings ...4-6 How to Configure WEP Encryption Security ............4-7 How to Configure WPA Encryption Security ............4-8 Statistics Page ......................4-10 Advanced Settings Page ..................4-10 Appendix A Technical Specifications...
  • Page 9 Appendix C Preparing Your PCs for Network Access Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking ............C-1 Configuring Windows 98 and Me for TCP/IP Networking ..........C-1 Install or Verify Windows Networking Components ..........C-1 Enabling DHCP in Windows 98 and Me ..............C-3 Selecting Windows’...
  • Page 10 Contents 202-10032-01...

  • Page 11: About This Manual

    This manual assumes that the reader has basic to intermediate computer and Internet skills. However, tutorial information is provided in the Appendices, on the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 Resource CD (240-10082-01), and on the NETGEAR Web site.
  • Page 12 User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 About This Manual 202-10032-01...

  • Page 13: Introduction

    Wireless USB Adapter MA111. About the MA111 The NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 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 Internet access among multiple PCs in and around ®...

  • Page 14: What's In The Box

    • Warranty and 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. A Road Map for ‘How to Get There From Here’...
  • Page 15 User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 Table 2-1. 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 To set up the MA111, see 1.
  • Page 16 User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 Table 2-1. 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 the To configure your MA111 in 1.
  • Page 17 User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 Table 2-1. A Road Map for How to Get There From Here If I Want To? What Do I Do? What’s Needed? How Do I? For assistance with Windows Exchange files 1.
  • Page 18 User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 Table 2-1. A Road Map for How to Get There From Here If I Want To? What Do I Do? What’s Needed? How Do I? Windows Domain settings are Use printers in 1.

  • Page 19: Basic Setup

    Chapter 3 Basic Setup This chapter describes how to install your NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 and set up basic wireless connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). Advanced wireless network configuration is covered in Chapter 4, “Configuration”...

  • Page 20: Observing Location And Range Guidelines

    Computers can connect over wireless networks indoors at a range which vary significantly based on the physical location of the computer with the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111. For best results, avoid potential sources of interference, such as: •...

  • Page 21: Ma111 Default Wireless Configuration Settings

    Network Name Service Set Identification (SSID): Any (First available network) Note: In order for the MA111 Wireless USB Adapter to communicate with a wireless access point or wireless adapter, all devices must be configured with the same wireless network name (SSID).

  • Page 22: Basic Installation Instructions

    User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 Basic Installation Instructions Use the procedure below that corresponds to the version of Windows you are using. For Windows XP Users Installing a MA111 Install the MA111 driver and configuration utility software.
  • Page 23 User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 Install the MA111 Wireless Adapter. Locate an available USB port on your PC. Connect the USB cable to the MA111 and insert the other end of the cable into the USB slot on your PC.
  • Page 24 User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 Configure your MA111 and Save the Profile. Click the icon on the Windows desktop or in the system tray to open the Click here to open the configuration utility.
  • Page 25 Windows system tray: green or yellow indicates a working connection; red indicates no connection. Check the MA111 LED: blinking means attempting to connect; solid indicates a good connection; off means the MA111 is not plugged in. Verify connectivity to the Internet or network resources.

  • Page 26: For Windows 2000 & 98/Me Users Installing A Ma111

    User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 For Windows 2000 & 98/Me Users Installing a MA111 Install the MA111 software. Note: Windows 2000 may require you to be logged on with administrator rights. Power on your PC, let the operating system boot up completely, and log in as needed.
  • Page 27 User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 Install the MA111 Wireless Adapter. Locate an available USB port on your PC. Connect the USB cable to the MA111 and insert the other end of the cable into the USB slot on your PC.
  • Page 28 User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 Configure your MA111 and save the Profile. Click the MA111 icon on the Click here to open the configuration utility. Windows desktop or in the system tray to open the MA111 configuration utility.
  • Page 29 Windows system tray: green or yellow indicates a working connection; red indicates no connection. Check the MA111 LED: blinking means attempting to connect; solid indicates a good connection; off means the MA111 is not plugged in. Verify connectivity to the Internet or network resources.

  • Page 30: Ma111 Wireless Connection Indicators

    The NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 provides the following three indicators which give you feedback on the status of your wireless connection: • The status LED on the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 indicates the condition of wireless link. •...

  • Page 31: Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors

    User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors The System Tray (SysTray) resides on one end of the taskbar in the Microsoft Windows desktop. Color Condition Description The MA111 has no connection to The MA111 is not able to link to any other wireless any wireless node.

  • Page 32: Basic Tips

    User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 Basic Tips If you have problems connected to your wireless network, try the tips below. Symptom Cause Solution The LED is not lit. The MA111 is not Remove and reinsert the MA111.
  • Page 33 User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 Answer: The NETGEAR MA111 software is designed in such way that user will be asked to choose one of the utility programs during initial software installation. Be sure the MA111 is connected to the PC and follow these instructions to change your selection.
  • Page 34 User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 3-16 Basic Setup 202-10032-01...

  • Page 35: Configuration

    Properties button, click the Wireless Networks tab and then clear the “Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings” check box. Understanding the Configuration Options The MA111 configuration utility provides a complete and easy to use set of tools to: • Configure wireless settings.

  • Page 36: How To Configure An Infrastructure Mode Profile

    Follow the instructions below to configure an infrastructure mode profile for connecting to an access point. 1. Run the MA111 Configuration Utility. Make sure the MA111 software is installed and the MA111 is connected to your PC. Click the icon on the Windows desktop or in the system tray to open the Wireless Configuration Utility.

  • Page 37: How To Configure An Ad-Hoc Mode Profile

    C-1. How to Configure an Ad-hoc Mode Profile The peer-to-peer setting of the MA111 uses 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. For example, this mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with file and print sharing enabled and you want to exchange files directly between them.
  • Page 38 Configure each PC with either a static IP address. Note: For instructions on configuring static IP addresses, refer to the networking tutorial on your NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 Resource CD (240-10082-01). Restart the PCs. 4. Verify wireless connectivity between your peer devices.

  • Page 39: How To Start A Computer-To-Computer (Ad-Hoc) Network

    “Authentication and WEP” on page B-4. In addition to the MA111 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.

  • Page 40: Identifying The Wireless Network Name (Ssid) And Wep Security Settings

    Wireless Network Name (SSID): The Service Set Identification (SSID) identifies the wireless local area network. Any (First available network) is the default MA111 wireless network name (SSID). You may customize it using up to 32 alphanumeric characters. Write your customized wireless network name (SSID) on the line below.

  • Page 41: How To Configure Wep Encryption Security

    Follow the steps below to configure WEP Encryption Security. 1. Run the MA111 Configuration Utility. Make sure the MA111 software is installed and the MA111 is connected to your PC. Click the icon on the Windows desktop or in the system tray to open the Wireless Configuration Utility.

  • Page 42: How To Configure Wpa Encryption Security

    Follow the steps below to configure WPA Encryption Security. 1. Run the MA111 Configuration Utility. Make sure the MA111 software is installed and the MA111 is connected to your PC. Click the icon on the Windows desktop or in the system tray to open the Wireless Configuration Utility.
  • Page 43 User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 Click Save. All the configuration settings are saved in this profile. Click OK. Click Close to exit the configuration utility. 5. Click Apply for the changes to take effect.

  • Page 44: Statistics Page

    User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 Statistics Page The Statistics page provides real time and historical trend information on the data traffic and performance of your wireless adapter. • Transmit/Receive Performance (%): A real time graph identifying the total, receive, and transmit utilization as a percentage the total possible.

  • Page 45: Technical Specifications

    Appendix A Technical Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 Antennae 1 Integrated internal antenna Standards 802.11b Radio Data Rate 1, 2, 5.5, and 11 Mbps (Auto Rate Sensing) Frequency 2.4GHz to 2.5GHz (CCK and OFDM Modulation)
  • Page 46 User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 Technical Specifications 202-10032-01...

  • Page 47: Wireless Networking Basics

    This chapter provides an overview of Wireless networking. Wireless Networking Overview The MA111 Wireless USB Adapter 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 (DSSS) technology and is transmitted in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2.4GHz.

  • Page 48: Ad-Hoc Mode (Peer-To-Peer Workgroup

    User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 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.
  • Page 49 User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 The radio frequency channels used are listed in Table 4-1: Table 4-1. 802.11b and g Radio Frequency Channels Channel Center Frequency Frequency Spread 2412 MHz 2399.5 MHz - 2424.5 MHz 2417 MHz 2404.5 MHz - 2429.5 MHz...

  • Page 50: Authentication And Wep

    The 802.11 standard defines several services that govern how two 802.11 devices communicate. The following events must occur before an 802.11 Station can communicate with an Ethernet network through an access point such as the one built in to the MA111: Turn on the wireless station.

  • Page 51: 802.11 Authentication

    User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 • Shared Key Authentication requires that the station and the access point have the same WEP Key to authenticate. These two authentication procedures are described below. Open System Authentication The following steps occur when two devices use Open System Authentication: The station sends an authentication request to the access point.

  • Page 52: Overview Of Wep Parameters

    User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 If the decrypted text does not match the original challenge text (i.e., the access point and station do not share the same WEP Key), then the access point will refuse to authenticate the station and the station will be unable to communicate with either the 802.11 network or Ethernet network.

  • Page 53: Key Size

    User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 Note: Some 802.11 access points also support Use WEP for Authentication Only (Shared Key Authentication without data encryption). Key Size The IEEE 802.11 standard supports two types of WEP encryption: 40-bit and 128-bit.

  • Page 54: Wep Configuration Options

    User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 WEP Configuration Options The WEP settings must match on all 802.11 devices that are within the same wireless network as identified by the SSID. In general, if your mobile clients will roam between access points, then all of the 802.11 access points and all of the 802.11 client adapters on the network must have the same...

  • Page 55: How Does Wpa Compare To Wep

    Access products. Starting August of 2003, all new Wi-Fi certified products will have to support WPA. NETGEAR will implement WPA on client and access point products and make this available in the second half of 2003. Existing Wi-Fi certified products will have one year to add WPA support or they will loose their Wi-Fi certification.

  • Page 56: How Does Wpa Compare To Ieee 802.11I

    User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 How Does WPA Compare to IEEE 802.11i? WPA will be forward compatible with the IEEE 802.11i security specification currently under development. WPA is a subset of the current 802.11i draft and uses certain pieces of the 802.11i draft that are ready to bring to market today, such as 802.1x and TKIP.
  • Page 57 User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 The primary information conveyed in the Beacon frames is the authentication method and the cipher suite. Possible authentication methods include 802.1X and Pre-shared key. Pre-shared key is an authentication method that uses a statically configured pass phrase on both the stations and the access point.

  • Page 58: Wpa Authentication: Enterprise-Level User Authentication Via 802.1X/Eap And Radius

    WPA supports Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). For environments without a RADIUS infrastructure, WPA supports the use of a preshared key. Together, these technologies provide a framework for strong user authentication. Windows XP implements 802.1x natively, and several Netgear switch and wireless access point products support 802.1x. B-12...
  • Page 59 User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 Client with a WPA- enabled wireless adapter and supplicant (Win XP, Funk, For example, a For example, a Meetinghouse, etc.) WPA-enabled AP RADIUS server Figure B-2: 802.1x Authentication Sequence The AP sends Beacon Frames with WPA information element to the stations in the service set.

  • Page 60: Wpa Data Encryption Key Management

    User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 The client sends an EAP-response packet containing the identity to the authentication server. The access point responds by enabling a port for passing only EAP packets from the client to an authentication server located on the wired side of the access point.
  • Page 61 User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) WPA uses TKIP to provide important data encryption enhancements including a per-packet key mixing function, a message integrity check (MIC) named Michael, an extended initialization vector (IV) with sequencing rules, and a re-keying mechanism.

  • Page 62: Is Wpa Perfect

    Product Support for WPA Starting in August, 2003, NETGEAR, Inc. wireless Wi-Fi certified products will support the WPA standard. NETGEAR, Inc. wireless products that had their Wi-Fi certification approved before August, 2003 will have one year to add WPA so as to maintain their Wi-Fi certification.

  • Page 63: Changes To Wireless Network Adapters

    User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 • The new WPA information element To advertise their support of WPA, wireless APs send the beacon frame with a new 802.11 WPA information element that contains the wireless AP's security configuration (encryption algorithms and wireless security configuration information).

  • Page 64: Changes To Wireless Client Programs

    User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 Changes to Wireless Client Programs Wireless client programs must be updated to permit the configuration of WPA authentication (and preshared key) and the new WPA encryption algorithms (TKIP and the optional AES component).

  • Page 65: Preparing Your Pcs For Network Access

    Preparing Your PCs for Network Access This appendix describes how to prepare your PCs to connect to the Internet through the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111. For adding file and print sharing to your network, please consult the Windows help information included with the version of Windows installed on each computer on your network.
  • Page 66 Double-click the Network icon. The Network window opens, which displays a list of installed components: You must have an Ethernet adapter or an MA111, the TCP/IP protocol, and the Client for Microsoft Networks. Note: It is not necessary to remove any other network components shown in the Network window in order to install the adapter, TCP/IP, or Client for Microsoft Networks.

  • Page 67: Enabling Dhcp In Windows 98 And Me

    User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 Click the Add button. Select Client, and then click Add. Select Microsoft. Select File and Print Sharing for Microsoft Networks, and then click OK. Restart your PC for the changes to take effect.
  • Page 68 User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 Verify the following settings as shown: • Client for Microsoft Network exists • Ethernet adapter is present • TCP/IP is present • Primary Network Logon is set to Windows logon Click on the Properties button.

  • Page 69: Selecting Windows' Internet Access Method

    User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 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.

  • Page 70: Configuring Windows 2000 Or Xp For Tcp/Ip Networking

    User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 Type winipcfg, and then click OK. The IP Configuration window opens, which lists (among other things), your IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. From the drop-down box, select your Ethernet adapter.

  • Page 71: Dhcp Configuration Of Tcp/Ip In Windows Xp Or 2000

    User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP or 2000 You will find there are many similarities in the procedures for different Windows systems when using DHCP to configure TCP/IP.
  • Page 72 User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 Now you should be at the Local Area Network Connection Status window. This box displays the connection status, duration, speed, and activity statistics. Administrator logon access rights are needed to use this window.

  • Page 73: Dhcp Configuration Of Tcp/Ip In Windows 2000

    User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 Verify that Obtain an IP address automatically radio button is selected and that the Obtain DNS server address automatically radio button is selected. • Click the OK button. This completes the DHCP configuration in Windows XP.
  • Page 74 User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box appears. Verify that you have the correct Ethernet card selected in the Connect using: box and that the following two items are displayed and selected in the box of “Components checked are used by...

  • Page 75: Verifying Tcp/Ip Properties For Windows Xp Or 2000

    User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP or 2000 To check your PC’s TCP/IP configuration: On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, and then click Run. The Run window opens.
  • Page 76 User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 C-12 Preparing Your PCs for Network Access 202-10032-01...

  • Page 77: Glossary

    Glossary Use the list below to find definitions for technical terms used in this manual. 10BASE-T IEEE 802.3 specification for 10 Mbps Ethernet over twisted pair wiring. 100BASE-Tx IEEE 802.3 specification for 100 Mbps Ethernet over twisted pair wiring. 802.11b IEEE specification for wireless networking at 11 Mbps using direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS) technology and operating in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2.5GHz.
  • Page 78 .com, .edu, .uk, etc. For example, in the address mail.NETGEAR.com, mail is a server name and NETGEAR.com is the domain. Short for digital subscriber line, but is commonly used in reference to the asymmetric version of this technology (ADSL) that allows data to be sent over existing copper telephone lines at data rates of from 1.5...
  • Page 79 User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 Like UDP/IP, IPX is a datagram protocol used for connectionless communications. Higher-level protocols, such as SPX and NCP, are used for additional error recovery services. Internet service provider. Internet Protocol The main internetworking protocol used in the Internet.
  • Page 80 User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 router A device that forwards data between networks. An IP router forwards data based on IP source and destination addresses. Routing Information Protocol RIP. A protocol in which routers periodically exchange information with one another so that they can determine minimum distance paths between sources and destinations.
  • Page 81 User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 wide area network WAN. A long distance link used to extend or connect remotely located local area networks. The Internet is a large WAN. Wi-Fi A trade name for the 802.11b wireless networking standard, given by the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance (WECA, see http://www.wi-fi.net), an industry standards group promoting interoperability among...
  • Page 82 User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 Glossary 202-10032-01...
  • Page 83 Index Numerics 802.11b 1 WEP 3 Wi-Fi 1 Windows, configuring for IP routing 1 winipcfg utility 5 ad-hoc mode 2 Wired Equivalent Privacy. See WEP Wireless Ethernet 1 wireless network name 3 BSSID 2 ESSID 2 features 1 infrastructure mode 2 IP networking for Windows 1 LEDs...

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