NETGEAR MA 301 manual Introduction, Benefits, Features, Related Netgear products

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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

The MA301 802.11b Wireless PCI Adapter enables you to effortlessly network any desktop PC avoiding the hassles of 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 or office. It is designed for desktop computers equipped with PCI slots running Microsoft Windows. Its auto-sensing capability allows packet transfer at 11Mbps for maximum throughput, or speed reduction to the lower 1Mbps speed for distance or for operating in a noisy environment.

Benefits

yQuickly networks your employees without the time or expense of Ethernet cabling.

yNetworks from any location in and around the home or office.

yGives you constant access to corporate resources, e-mail and the intranet.

ySupports the vast majority of desktop PCs

Features

The key features of the MA301 Wireless PCI adapter are:

yReliable IEEE 802.11b standard-based wireless technology.

y11Mbps high rate speed. Wireless nodes negotiate to operate in the optimal data transfer rate. In a noisy environment or when the distance between the wireless nodes is far, the wireless nodes automatically fall back to operate at the lower transfer rate of two or one Megabit per second.

yHighest level of data encryption using128-bit Shared Key data encryption method. Lower level of data encryption or no data encryption is available to simplify your network setup or to improve data transfer rate.

ySupports multiple operating system platform including Microsoft Windows 95/B, Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows 2000 and Windows Millennium.

Related NETGEAR products

yMA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card

yME102 802.11b Wireless Access Point

yMR314 802.11b Wireless Cable/DSL Router

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Contents Page Trademarks Contents Features IntroductionBenefits Related Netgear productsWireless Network Fundamentals Wireless Network ConfigurationAd-hoc Mode Peer-to-Peer Workgroup Infrastructure ModeService Set Identification SS ID Authentication and WEP EncryptionChannel Wireless Channel SelectionFrequency Spread Installing Wireless PCI Adapter and Wireless PC Card Package ContentsHardware Description Verifying Driver Installation Installing Driver SoftwareWindows 95/B Driver Software Windows 98 Driver Software Windows Me Driver Software Windows NT 4.0 Driver Software Windows 2000 Driver Software Adapter Properties Configuration Device PropertiesGeneral Specifications Model MA401 Wireless PC Card Device Properties ModificationMA401 Configuration Utility MA401 Configuration Utility InstallationIcon color Ad-hoc mode Infrastructure mode System Tray ApplicationsMA401 Parameter Modification StatusConfiguration Will not be availableEncryption AboutAppendix a Hardware Specification