NETGEAR manual What’s in the Box?, Model MA101 Resource CD, including

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•Highest level security with 128-bit Shared Key WEP data encryption. Lower level data encryption or no data encryption options simplify network setup and improve data transfer rates.

The following Netgear products can be configured to communicate with the MA101 USB Adapter.

•WAB102 Dual Band Access Point

•MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card

•ME102 802.11b Wireless Access Point

•MA311 802.11b Wireless PCI Adapter

•MR314 802.11b Wireless Cable/DSL Router

•MA701 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card

What’s in the Box?

The product package should contain the following items:

•MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter with a USB cable

•Reference Manual for the Model MA101 802.11b Wireless PC Card

•A Model MA101 Resource CD, including:

—Driver and Configuration Utility Software

—Reference Guide for the Model MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter in Adobe Acrobat PDF file format

—Reference Guide for the Model MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter in browser readable 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 materials, in case you need to return the product for repair.

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Contents NETGEAR, Inc Technical Support Contents Index Preface About This Installation Guide Bold times roman User inputPage Chapter Introduction About the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB AdapterKey Features and Related Netgear Products What’s in the Box? Model MA101 Resource CD, includingRoad Map for ‘How to Get There From Here’ Road Map for How to Get There From HereA Road Map for How to Get There From Here Up the MA101 Other computers Connect to Password that have been Help Network Page Chapter Installing MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter What You Will Need Before You BeginVerify System Requirements Observe Location and Range GuidelinesTwo Basic Operating Modes MA101 Default Wireless Configuration Settings MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter in Infrastructure Mode Connect the MA101 USB Adapter to your computer Setting Up the MA101 in Infrastructure ModeFor Windows XP Users Installing a MA101 Install the MA101 driver software Verify wireless connectivity to your network Insert the Model MA101 Resource CD into your computer For Windows 98/Me Users Installing a MA101Install the MA101 software Click Yes when asked if you want to reboot the system Configure your wireless adapter Ssid WirelessFor Windows 2000 Users Installing a MA101 Insert the Model MA101 Resource CD into your CD-ROM drivePage MA101 Configuration Utility Using the MA101 to Connect in Ad-Hoc Mode MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter in Ad-Hoc ModeSetting Up a MA101 in Ad-Hoc Mode Set up the MA101 USB Adapter for your computerConfigure your wireless adapters Computer-to-computer Ad-Hoc networks onlyVerify wireless connectivity between the computers Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors Color Condition DescriptionTroubleshooting Tips Symptom Cause SolutionPage Protecting Your Wireless Connection Enabling Basic Wireless Security FeaturesPage Setting the Wireless Network Name Ssid Changing the SsidConfiguring WEP Encryption Security Configuring WEP EncryptionAppendix a Technical Specifications DsssPage Appendix B 802.11b Wireless Networking Basics Related Publications Wireless NetworkingWireless Network Configuration Ad Hoc Mode Peer-to-Peer WorkgroupExtended Service Set Identification Essid Authentication and WEP EncryptionWireless Channel Selection Wired Equivalent Privacy WEPRadio frequency channels used are listed in Table Page Appendix C Preparing Your PCs for Network Access Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP NetworkingConfiguring Windows 98 and Me for TCP/IP Networking Install or Verify Windows Networking ComponentsPage Page Primary Network Logon is set to Windows logon Choose Settings, and then Control PanelLocate your Network Neighborhood icon Page Configuring Windows 2000 or XP for TCP/IP Networking Verifying TCP/IP PropertiesDhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP or Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XPConnection with the wireless icon and choose Status TCP/IP details are presented on the Support tab Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows Page Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP or Page Index NumericsPage Page Page Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer Page NETGEAR, Inc