Netgear MA111v2 - 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter Manual De Usuario

Netgear

Contents

vii

202-10032-01

Contents

About This Manual

Audience, Scope, Conventions ......................................................................................1-1

Introduction

About the MA111 ............................................................................................................2-1

Key Features ..................................................................................................................2-1

What’s in the Box? ..........................................................................................................2-2

A Road Map for ‘How to Get There From Here’ .............................................................2-2

Basic Setup

What You Need Before You Begin ..................................................................................3-1

Verifying System Requirements ...............................................................................3-1

Observing Location and Range Guidelines ..............................................................3-2

Two Basic Operating Modes ...........................................................................................3-2

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

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................3-13

Basic Tips ...............................................................................................................3-14

Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions .......................................................3-14

Configuration

Understanding the Configuration Options ......................................................................4-1

Using Configuration Profiles ...........................................................................................4-1

How to Configure an Infrastructure Mode Profile ...........................................................4-2

How to Configure an Ad-hoc Mode Profile .....................................................................4-3