Netgear MA521 Manuale Utente

User's Guide802.11b Wireless PC Card2.4 GHz MA521

This table describes the information shown in the Status section of the dialog box:Configuration SectionThe Configuration section shows you the config

This table describes the options available from the Configuration section: SecurityTo prevent unauthorized wireless stations from accessing data trans

To activate the WEP Encryption, make sure the Enable Encryption box displays a checkmark(as shown on previous page). WEP Encryption options will be di

This table describes the options available from the Security section: Advanced SettingsThe advanced settings give you flexibility to control yourMA521

This table describes the options available from the Security section:Status DescriptionTransmit RatePower SavingPower saving options are Off, Normal,

Profile SectionThe Profile area allows you to set values for all parameters by selecting a previously defined profile. To create a profile, in the Pro

To display Access Points around the working environment, select the Re-Scan button. Inaddition to showing the MAC Address of each Access Point, you ca

About SectionThe About section of the Configuration Utility dialog box shows the regulatory domain: FCCfor US, ETSI for Europe, MKK for Japan; the MAC

In this configuration, network packets are directly sent and received by the intendedtransmitting and receiving stations. As long as the stations are

To set up an Infrastructure network operating with standard protocols, do the following:• Set all wireless stations to connect in Infrastructure mode.

IntroductionCongratulations on your purchase of NETGEAR MA521 802.11b Wireless PC Card. Withthis PC Card you will get ultimate mobility at home, in y

Authentication and WEP EncryptionThe absence of a physical connection between nodes makes the wireless links vulnerable toinformation theft. To provid

Wireless Channel Selection802.11bIEEE 802.11b wireless nodes communicate with each other using radio frequency signals in theISM (Industrial, Scientif

TroubleshootingThe Lnk LEDis off The MA521 Wireless PCCard is not associated toany Access Point properly.You may not haveconfigured the wirelessparame

Statement of ConditionsIn the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right tomake chang

Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference RegulationsThis digital apparatus (Model MA521 Wireless PC Card) does not exceed the Class B

Technical SupportPLEASE REFER TO THE SUPPORT INFORMATION CARD THAT SHIPPED WITHYOUR PRODUCT. By registering your product at www.NETGEAR.com/register,

• Windows 98/Me/2000/XP (be sure to have the Windows Installation CD-ROM ready foruse during installation).• At least 5 Mbytes disk space for installi

3. The Autostart Wizard screen will appear, as shown here:4. Click the Install Driver & Utility option.5. If the Autorun wizard does not automatic

8. Modify the Program Folders field, if desired. Click Next to continue. Install Shield will startcopying files onto your system.9. Click Finish to co

3. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver for the MA521 802.11b Wireless PC Card.•For Windows 98/Me users, once the [Please insert th

5. Double-click NETGEAR MA521 802.11b Wireless PC Card. On the General foldertab, the Device Status window should indicate that the device is working

About the MA521 SysTray ApplicationThe SysTray (System Tray) resides on one end of the taskbar in the Microsoft WindowsDesktop. It displays interface

Configuration Note for Windows XP UsersBy default, Windows XP uses its own utility to configure your wireless network settings,however, in order to ta