Netgear MA111v2 - 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter Manual Do Utilizador

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Basic Setup

Computers can connect over wireless networks indoors at a range which vary significantly based 
on the physical location of the computer with the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter 
MA111. For best results, avoid potential sources of interference, such as: 

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Large metal surfaces

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Microwaves

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2.4 GHz Cordless phones

In general, wireless devices can communicate through walls. However, if the walls are constructed 
with concrete, or have metal, or metal mesh, the effective range will decrease if such materials are 
between the devices.

The MA111 Wireless USB Adapter can operate in the following two basic modes:

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: An 802.11 networking framework in which devices and computers 

communicate with each other by first going through an access point (AP). For example, this 
mode is used when computers in a house connect to an Access Point that is attached to a router 
which lets multiple computers share a single Cable or DSL broadband Internet connection.

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: An 802.11 networking framework in which devices or computers 

communicate directly with each other, without the use of an AP. For example, Ad-Hoc Mode 
is used when two Windows computers are configured with file and print sharing enabled and 
you want to exchange files directly between them.

Both of these configuration options are available with the MA111 Wireless USB Adapter. 
Infrastructure configuration procedures for basic network connectivity are covered below. 
Advanced infrastructure configuration procedures and ad-hoc configuration are covered in 

 of this manual.