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Preface - About This Installation Guide
About the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter ...................................1
Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products ......................................1
What's in the Box? ...................................................................................2
A Road Map for 'How to Get There From Here' .......................................3
What You Will Need Before You Begin ....................................................9
Verify System Requirements ...........................................................10
Observe Location and Range Guidelines ........................................10
Two Basic Operating Modes ..................................................................11
MA101 Default Wireless Configuration Settings ....................................12
Infrastructure Mode ................................................................................13
Setting Up the MA101 in Infrastructure Mode ........................................14
For Windows XP Users Installing a MA101 .....................................14
For Windows 98/Me Users Installing a MA101 ................................17
For Windows 2000 Users Installing a MA101 ..................................20
Using the MA101 to Connect in Ad-Hoc Mode ......................................23
Setting Up a MA101 in Ad-Hoc Mode ..............................................24
Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors .....................................................26
Troubleshooting Tips ..............................................................................27
Enabling Basic Wireless Security Features ...........................................29
Settings ............................................................................................30
Setting the Wireless Network Name (SSID) ....................................31
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