Index | NETGEAR MA101 guide

Configuring WEP Encryption Security	32
Appendix A - Technical Specifications
Appendix B - 802.11b Wireless Networking Basics
Related Publications	35
Wireless Networking	35
Wireless Network Configuration	36
Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup)	36
Infrastructure Mode	36
Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID)	37
Authentication and WEP Encryption	37
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)	38
Wireless Channel Selection	38
Appendix C - Preparing Your PCs for Network Access
Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking	41
Configuring Windows 98 and Me for TCP/IP Networking	42
Install or Verify Windows Networking Components	42
Enabling DHCP to Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings in Windows
98 and Me	44
Selecting Windows’ Internet Access Method	46
Verifying TCP/IP Properties	47
Configuring Windows 2000 or XP for TCP/IP Networking	47
Install or Verify Windows Networking Components	47
DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP or 2000	48
DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP	48
DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows 2000	51
Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP or 2000	53
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Contents

NETGEAR, Inc Technical Support Contents Index Preface About This Installation Guide Bold times roman User inputPage Key Features and Related Netgear Products About the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB AdapterChapter Introduction What’s in the Box? Model MA101 Resource CD, including Road Map for ‘How to Get There From Here’ Road Map for How to Get There From Here A 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 Begin Verify System Requirements Observe Location and Range Guidelines Two Basic Operating Modes MA101 Default Wireless Configuration Settings MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter in Infrastructure Mode For Windows XP Users Installing a MA101 Setting Up the MA101 in Infrastructure ModeConnect the MA101 USB Adapter to your computer Install the MA101 driver software Verify wireless connectivity to your network Install the MA101 software For Windows 98/Me Users Installing a MA101Insert the Model MA101 Resource CD into your computer Click Yes when asked if you want to reboot the system Configure your wireless adapter Ssid Wireless For 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 Mode Setting 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 only Verify wireless connectivity between the computers Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors Color Condition Description Troubleshooting Tips Symptom Cause SolutionPage Protecting Your Wireless Connection Enabling Basic Wireless Security FeaturesPage Setting the Wireless Network Name Ssid Changing the Ssid Configuring WEP Encryption Security Configuring WEP Encryption Appendix a Technical Specifications DsssPage Appendix B 802.11b Wireless Networking Basics Related Publications Wireless Networking Wireless Network Configuration Ad Hoc Mode Peer-to-Peer Workgroup Extended Service Set Identification Essid Authentication and WEP Encryption Wireless Channel Selection Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP Radio frequency channels used are listed in Table Page Appendix C Preparing Your PCs for Network Access Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking Configuring Windows 98 and Me for TCP/IP Networking Install or Verify Windows Networking ComponentsPage Page Locate your Network Neighborhood icon Choose Settings, and then Control PanelPrimary Network Logon is set to Windows logon Page Configuring Windows 2000 or XP for TCP/IP Networking Verifying TCP/IP Properties Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP or Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP Connection 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