Netgear MA111v2 - 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter User Manuals

Table of Contents

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

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  • Technical Support

    2
  • Statement of Conditions

    2
  • FCC Information to User

    3
  • Regulatory Compliance Information

    3
  • Export Restrictions

    4
  • Europe - EU Declaration of Conformity

    4
  • Requirements For Operation in the European Community

    4
  • Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations

    6
• Contents

  7
• Chapter 1 About This Manual

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  • Audience, Scope, Conventions

    11
• Chapter 2 Introduction

  13
  • About the MA111

    13
  • Key Features

    13
  • What’s in the Box?

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  • A Road Map for ‘How to Get There From Here’

    14
• Chapter 3 Basic Setup

  19
  • What You Need Before You Begin

    19
    • Verifying System Requirements

      19
    • Observing Location and Range Guidelines

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  • Two Basic Operating Modes

    20
  • MA111 Default Wireless Configuration Settings

    21
  • Basic Installation Instructions

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    • For Windows XP Users Installing a MA111

      22
    • For Windows 2000 & 98/Me Users Installing a MA111

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  • MA111 Wireless Connection Indicators

    30
    • Interpreting the LED on the MA111

      30
    • Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors

      31
  • Troubleshooting

    31
    • Basic Tips

      32
    • Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions

      32
• Chapter 4 Configuration

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  • Understanding the Configuration Options

    35
  • Using Configuration Profiles

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  • How to Configure an Infrastructure Mode Profile

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  • How to Configure an Ad-hoc Mode Profile

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    • How to Start a Computer-to-Computer (Ad-Hoc) Network

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  • Enabling Wireless Security Features

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    • Identifying the Wireless Network Name (SSID) and WEP Security Settings

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    • How to Configure WEP Encryption Security

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    • How to Configure WPA Encryption Security

      42
    • Statistics Page

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    • Advanced Settings Page

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• Appendix A Technical Specifications

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• Appendix B Wireless Networking Basics

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  • Wireless Networking Overview

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    • Infrastructure Mode

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    • Ad-Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup)

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    • Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID)

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  • Wireless Channels

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  • Authentication and WEP

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    • 802.11 Authentication

      50
    • Open System Authentication

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    • Shared Key Authentication

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    • Overview of WEP Parameters

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    • Key Size

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    • WEP Configuration Options

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  • WPA Wireless Security

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    • How Does WPA Compare to WEP?

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    • How Does WPA Compare to IEEE 802.11i?

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    • What are the Key Features of WPA Security?

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      • WPA Authentication: Enterprise-level User Authentication via 802.1x/EAP and RADIUS

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      • WPA Data Encryption Key Management

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    • Is WPA Perfect?

      62
    • Product Support for WPA

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      • Supporting a Mixture of WPA and WEP Wireless Clients

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      • Changes to Wireless Access Points

        62
      • Changes to Wireless Network Adapters

        63
      • Changes to Wireless Client Programs

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• Appendix C Preparing Your PCs for Network Access

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  • Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking

    65
  • Configuring Windows 98 and Me for TCP/IP Networking

    65
    • Install or Verify Windows Networking Components

      65
    • Enabling DHCP in Windows 98 and Me

      67
    • Selecting Windows’ Internet Access Method

      69
    • Verifying TCP/IP Properties

      69
  • Configuring Windows 2000 or XP for TCP/IP Networking

    70
    • Install or Verify Windows Networking Components

      70
    • DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP or 2000

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    • DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP

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    • DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows 2000

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    • Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP or 2000

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• Glossary

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• Index

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