User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10032-01 Version v1.
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FCC Information to User This product does not contain any user serviceable components and is to be used with approved antennas only. Any product changes or modifications will invalidate all applicable regulatory certifications and approvals FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body.
NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 Tested to Comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE PY3MA111V2 Modifications made to the product, unless expressly approved byNETGEAR, Inc., could void the user's right to operate the equipment. Export Restrictions This product or software contains encryption code which may not be exported or transferred from the US or Canada without an approved US Department of Commerce export license. Europe - EU Declaration of Conformity This device is a 2.
requirements for use of the 2.4GHz band in France: http://www.art-telecom.fr/eng/index.htm. When operating in the following metropolitan regions (départements) in France, this device may be operated under the following conditions: Indoors using any channel in the 2.4-2.4835 GHz band (Channels 1-13) Outdoors using channels in the 2.4-2.
Declaration of Conformity in Languages of the European Community Finnish: Valmistaja NETGEAR, Inc. vakuuttaa täten että Radio LAN device tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen. Dutch: Hierbij verklaart NETGEAR, Inc. dat het toestel Radio LAN device in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG. French: Par la présente NETGEAR, Inc.
Contents Chapter 1 About This Manual Audience, Scope, Conventions ......................................................................................1-1 Chapter 2 Introduction About the MA111 ............................................................................................................2-1 Key Features ..................................................................................................................2-1 What’s in the Box? ......................................................
How to Start a Computer-to-Computer (Ad-Hoc) Network .......................................4-5 Enabling Wireless Security Features ..............................................................................4-5 Identifying the Wireless Network Name (SSID) and WEP Security Settings ...........4-6 How to Configure WEP Encryption Security ............................................................4-7 How to Configure WPA Encryption Security ............................................................
Appendix C Preparing Your PCs for Network Access Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking ....................................................... C-1 Configuring Windows 98 and Me for TCP/IP Networking .............................................. C-1 Install or Verify Windows Networking Components ................................................. C-1 Enabling DHCP in Windows 98 and Me .................................................................. C-3 Selecting Windows’ Internet Access Method ...
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User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 Chapter 1 About This Manual This chapter introduces the conventions and features of this document. Audience, Scope, Conventions This manual assumes that the reader has basic to intermediate computer and Internet skills. However, tutorial information is provided in the Appendices, on the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 Resource CD (240-10082-01), and on the NETGEAR Web site.
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User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 Chapter 2 Introduction This chapter introduces the features, package contents, and appearance of the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111. About the MA111 The NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 gives you ultimate mobility in your office or while you are traveling.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 What’s in the Box? The product package should contain the following items: • • • • NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 (202-1032-01) NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 Resource CD (240-10082-01), including: — Driver and Configuration Utility Software — User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 — Animated Network Properties Configuration T
User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 Table 2-1. A Road Map for How to Get There From Here If I Want To? What Do I Do? What’s Needed? How Do I? Connect to a wireless network 1. Identify the wireless network name (SSID) and, if used, the wireless security settings. 1. A wireless network To set up the MA111, see Chapter 3, “Basic Setup” and follow the instructions provided. 2. Set up the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 with the settings from step 1. 2.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 Table 2-1. If I Want To? A Road Map for How to Get There From Here What Do I Do? Connect to the 1. Activate my Internet over my wireless link and wireless verify my network network. connection. 2. Open an Internet browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. What’s Needed? How Do I? 1. An active Internet connection like those from cable or DSL service providers.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 Table 2-1. If I Want To? A Road Map for How to Get There From Here What Do I Do? What’s Needed? Exchange files 1. Use the Windows 1. The PC I am using to Network connect to the wireless between a Neighborhood network needs to be wirelessly feature to browse configured with the connected PC for computers in Windows Client and File and other the combined and Print Sharing. computers in a wireless and wired 2.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 Table 2-1. If I Want To? A Road Map for How to Get There From Here What Do I Do? What’s Needed? Use printers in 1. Use the Windows 1. The PC I am using to Printers and Fax connect to the wireless a combined features to locate network needs to be wireless and available printers configured with the wired in the combined Windows Client and File network. wireless and wired and Print Sharing. network. 2. 2.
Chapter 3 Basic Setup This chapter describes how to install your NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 and set up basic wireless connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). Advanced wireless network configuration is covered in Chapter 4, “Configuration” in this manual. Note: Indoors, computers can easily connect to 802.11 wireless networks at distances of several hundred feet.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 Observing Location and Range Guidelines 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: • • • Large metal surfaces Microwaves 2.4 GHz Cordless phones In general, wireless devices can communicate through walls.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 MA111 Default Wireless Configuration Settings If this is a new wireless network installation, use the factory default settings to set up the network and verify wireless connectivity. If this is an addition to an existing wireless network, you will need to identify the wireless configuration and security parameters already defined.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 Basic Installation Instructions Use the procedure below that corresponds to the version of Windows you are using. For Windows XP Users Installing a MA111 Install the MA111 driver and configuration utility software. a. Power on your PC, let the operating system boot up completely, and log in as needed. b. Insert the Resource CD for the MA111 into your CD-ROM drive. The CD main page loads.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 Install the MA111 Wireless Adapter. a. Locate an available USB port on your PC. Connect the USB cable to the MA111 and insert the other end of the cable into the USB slot on your PC. After a short delay, the Found New Hardware Wizard displays. Note: If you are prompted with a Windows XP Logo testing message, click Continue Anyway. b. Found New Hardware Wizard Next you will be prompted to choose the country where you are located.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 Configure your MA111 and Save the Profile. a. Click the icon on the Windows desktop or in the system tray to open the Wireless Configuration Utility. Click here to open the configuration utility. MA111 system tray icon Tip: You can click Help to view context-sensitive help. b. Click the Configuration tab. Change the Network Name SSID to match your network. Tip: You can select an available wireless network from the drop-down list.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 Verify wireless connectivity to your network. a. Verify that the status monitor information at the bottom of the utility matches your wireless network. b. Check the color of the MA111 icon in the Windows system tray: green or yellow indicates a working connection; red indicates no connection. Check the MA111 LED: blinking means attempting to connect; solid indicates a good connection; off means the MA111 is not plugged in. d.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 For Windows 2000 & 98/Me Users Installing a MA111 Install the MA111 software. Note: Windows 2000 may require you to be logged on with administrator rights. a. Power on your PC, let the operating system boot up completely, and log in as needed. b. Insert the Resource CD for the MA111 into your CD-ROM drive. The CD main page loads.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 Install the MA111 Wireless Adapter. a. Locate an available USB port on your PC. Connect the USB cable to the MA111 and insert the other end of the cable into the USB slot on your PC. After a short delay, the Found New Hardware Wizard displays. Note: If Windows 2000 displays a Digital Signature Not Found message, click Yes to continue the installation. b. Follow the Found NEw Hardware Wizard steps.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 Configure your MA111 and save the Profile. a. Click the MA111 icon on the Windows desktop or in the system tray to open the MA111 configuration utility. Click here to open the configuration utility. MA111 system tray icon Tip: You can click Help to view context-sensitive help. The utility opens to the Status tab. The Signal Strength and Link Quality indicators report the status of your wireless connection.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 Verify wireless connectivity to your network. a. Verify that the status monitor information at the bottom of the utility matches your wireless network. b. Check the color of the MA111 icon in the Windows system tray: green or yellow indicates a working connection; red indicates no connection. Check the MA111 LED: blinking means attempting to connect; solid indicates a good connection; off means the MA111 is not plugged in. d.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 MA111 Wireless Connection Indicators The NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 provides the following three indicators which give you feedback on the status of your wireless connection: • • The status LED on the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 indicates the condition of wireless link.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors The System Tray (SysTray) resides on one end of the taskbar in the Microsoft Windows desktop. Color Condition Description Red The MA111 has no connection to any wireless node. The MA111 is not able to link to any other wireless node or the link is lost. Check your configuration or try moving to a location where the wireless signal quality is better.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 Basic Tips If you have problems connected to your wireless network, try the tips below. Symptom Cause Solution The LED is not lit. The MA111 is not connected to the USB port properly or the MA111 software is not loaded. Remove and reinsert the MA111. Check the Windows device manager to see if the MA111 is recognized and enabled. Reload the MA111 software, if necessary.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 Answer: The NETGEAR MA111 software is designed in such way that user will be asked to choose one of the utility programs during initial software installation. Be sure the MA111 is connected to the PC and follow these instructions to change your selection.
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Chapter 4 Configuration This chapter describes how to configure your NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 for wireless connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and use the data security encryption features. Note: The instructions in this chapter refer to the NETGEAR MA111 configuration utility. To use this utility with Windows XP, deselect the Windows XP configuration utility.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 For example, if you use your notebook PC to connect to a wireless network in an office and a wireless network in your home, you can create a profile for each wireless network. Then, you can easily load the profile that has all the configuration settings you need to join the network you are using at the time. There are two types of wireless network connections you can configure: • Infrastructure Mode — uses the 802.11 infrastructure mode.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 3. Save your settings in a Profile. a. Click the Profile tab. b. Type a descriptive name for the Profile in the “Profiles” field. c. Click Save. All the configuration settings are saved in this profile. d. Click OK to keep the profile or Cancel to return to the previous settings. 4. Verify wireless connectivity to your network.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 e. f. Enter the SSID for the Ad-Hoc network. Click OK. 2. Save your Profile. a. Click the Profile tab. b. Type a descriptive name for the Profile in the “Profiles” field. c. Click Save. All the configuration settings are saved in this profile. d. Click OK to keep the profile or Cancel to return to the previous settings. 3. Configure the PC network settings. a. Configure each PC with either a static IP address.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 Figure 4-2: Ping test results At this point the connection is established. You may need to reboot in certain Windows operating systems such as Windows 98. Note: If you cannot connect, see the “Troubleshooting” on page 3-13. Also, for problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on your computers.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 The procedures below identify how to configure the WEP encryption settings of your NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111. Identifying the Wireless Network Name (SSID) and WEP Security Settings Print this form, fill in the configuration parameters and put it in a safe place for possible future reference. For an existing wireless network, the person who set up the network will be able to provide this information.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 How to Configure WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to configure WEP Encryption Security. 1. Run the MA111 Configuration Utility. a. Make sure the MA111 software is installed and the MA111 is connected to your PC. b. Click the icon on the Windows desktop or in the system tray to open the Wireless Configuration Utility. 2. Specify the SSID. a. Click the Configuration tab. b. Enter the Network Name SSID.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 4. Save your settings in a Profile. a. Click the Profile tab and type a descriptive name in the “Profiles” field. b. Click Save. All the configuration settings are saved in this profile. c. Click OK. d. Click Close to exit the configuration utility. 5. Click Apply for the changes to take effect. How to Configure WPA Encryption Security Follow the steps below to configure WPA Encryption Security. 1. Run the MA111 Configuration Utility.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 b. Click Save. All the configuration settings are saved in this profile. c. Click OK. d. Click Close to exit the configuration utility. 5. Click Apply for the changes to take effect.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 Statistics Page The Statistics page provides real time and historical trend information on the data traffic and performance of your wireless adapter. • Transmit/Receive Performance (%): A real time graph identifying the total, receive, and transmit utilization as a percentage the total possible. • Total/Receive/Transmit Graph: Identifies the trend of transmit/receive data communications over time.
Appendix A Technical Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111. Antennae 1 Integrated internal antenna Standards 802.11b Radio Data Rate 1, 2, 5.5, and 11 Mbps (Auto Rate Sensing) Frequency 2.4GHz to 2.5GHz (CCK and OFDM Modulation) Power SV USB line powered Emissions FCC, CE, C-tick, IC Bus interface USB 1.
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Appendix B Wireless Networking Basics This chapter provides an overview of Wireless networking. Wireless Networking Overview The MA111 Wireless USB Adapter conforms to the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.11b standard for wireless LANs (WLANs). On an 802.11b wireless link, data is encoded using direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS) technology and is transmitted in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2.4GHz.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 Ad-Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup) In an ad-hoc network, computers are brought together as needed; thus, there is no structure or fixed points to the network - each node can generally communicate with any other node. There is no Access Point involved in this configuration.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 The radio frequency channels used are listed in Table 4-1: Table 4-1. 802.11b and g Radio Frequency Channels Channel Center Frequency Frequency Spread 1 2412 MHz 2399.5 MHz - 2424.5 MHz 2 2417 MHz 2404.5 MHz - 2429.5 MHz 3 2422 MHz 2409.5 MHz - 2434.5 MHz 4 2427 MHz 2414.5 MHz - 2439.5 MHz 5 2432 MHz 2419.5 MHz - 2444.5 MHz 6 2437 MHz 2424.5 MHz - 2449.5 MHz 7 2442 MHz 2429.5 MHz - 2454.5 MHz 8 2447 MHz 2434.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 Authentication and WEP The absence of a physical connection between nodes makes the wireless links vulnerable to eavesdropping and information theft. To provide a certain level of security, the IEEE 802.11 standard has defined two types of authentication methods, Open System and Shared Key. With Open System authentication, a wireless PC can join any network and receive any messages that are not encrypted.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 • Shared Key Authentication requires that the station and the access point have the same WEP Key to authenticate. These two authentication procedures are described below. Open System Authentication The following steps occur when two devices use Open System Authentication: 1. The station sends an authentication request to the access point. 2. The access point authenticates the station. 3.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 If the decrypted text does not match the original challenge text (i.e., the access point and station do not share the same WEP Key), then the access point will refuse to authenticate the station and the station will be unable to communicate with either the 802.11 network or Ethernet network. This process is illustrated in below. 802.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 Note: Some 802.11 access points also support Use WEP for Authentication Only (Shared Key Authentication without data encryption). Key Size The IEEE 802.11 standard supports two types of WEP encryption: 40-bit and 128-bit. The 64-bit WEP data encryption method, allows for a five-character (40-bit) input. Additionally, 24 factory-set bits are added to the forty-bit input to generate a 64-bit encryption key.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 WEP Configuration Options The WEP settings must match on all 802.11 devices that are within the same wireless network as identified by the SSID. In general, if your mobile clients will roam between access points, then all of the 802.11 access points and all of the 802.11 client adapters on the network must have the same WEP settings.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 The Wi-Fi Alliance is now performing interoperability certification testing on Wi-Fi Protected Access products. Starting August of 2003, all new Wi-Fi certified products will have to support WPA. NETGEAR will implement WPA on client and access point products and make this available in the second half of 2003. Existing Wi-Fi certified products will have one year to add WPA support or they will loose their Wi-Fi certification. The 802.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 How Does WPA Compare to IEEE 802.11i? WPA will be forward compatible with the IEEE 802.11i security specification currently under development. WPA is a subset of the current 802.11i draft and uses certain pieces of the 802.11i draft that are ready to bring to market today, such as 802.1x and TKIP. The main pieces of the 802.11i draft that are not included in WPA are secure IBSS (Ad-Hoc mode), secure fast handoff (for specialized 802.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 The primary information conveyed in the Beacon frames is the authentication method and the cipher suite. Possible authentication methods include 802.1X and Pre-shared key. Pre-shared key is an authentication method that uses a statically configured pass phrase on both the stations and the access point. This obviates the need for an authentication server, which in many home and small office environments will not be available nor desirable.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 WPA Authentication: Enterprise-level User Authentication via 802.1x/EAP and RADIUS Wireless LAN WPA enabled wireless client with “supplicant” WPA enabled Access Point using pre-shared key or 802.1x Wired Network with Optional 802.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 Client with a WPAenabled wireless adapter and supplicant (Win XP, Funk, Meetinghouse, etc.) For example, a RADIUS server For example, a WPA-enabled AP 1 2 3 4 6 5 7 Figure B-2: 802.1x Authentication Sequence The AP sends Beacon Frames with WPA information element to the stations in the service set. Information elements include the required authentication method (802.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 3. The client sends an EAP-response packet containing the identity to the authentication server. The access point responds by enabling a port for passing only EAP packets from the client to an authentication server located on the wired side of the access point. The access point blocks all other traffic, such as HTTP, DHCP, and POP3 packets, until the access point can verify the client's identity using an authentication server (e.g., RADIUS).
User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) WPA uses TKIP to provide important data encryption enhancements including a per-packet key mixing function, a message integrity check (MIC) named Michael, an extended initialization vector (IV) with sequencing rules, and a re-keying mechanism. TKIP also provides for the following: • • • The verification of the security configuration after the encryption keys are determined.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 Is WPA Perfect? WPA is not without its vulnerabilities. Specifically, it is susceptible to denial of service (DoS) attacks. If the access point receives two data packets that fail the Message Integrity Code (MIC) check within 60 seconds of each other then the network is under an active attack, and as a result, the access point employs counter measures, which includes disassociating each station using the access point.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 • • • • • The new WPA information element To advertise their support of WPA, wireless APs send the beacon frame with a new 802.11 WPA information element that contains the wireless AP's security configuration (encryption algorithms and wireless security configuration information). The WPA two-phase authentication Open system, then 802.1x (EAP with RADIUS or preshared key).
User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 Changes to Wireless Client Programs Wireless client programs must be updated to permit the configuration of WPA authentication (and preshared key) and the new WPA encryption algorithms (TKIP and the optional AES component). To obtain the Microsoft WPA client program, visit the following Microsoft Web site.
Appendix C Preparing Your PCs for Network Access This appendix describes how to prepare your PCs to connect to the Internet through the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111. For adding file and print sharing to your network, please consult the Windows help information included with the version of Windows installed on each computer on your network.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 1. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Network icon. The Network window opens, which displays a list of installed components: You must have an Ethernet adapter or an MA111, the TCP/IP protocol, and the Client for Microsoft Networks.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 a. b. c. d. 3. Click the Add button. Select Client, and then click Add. Select Microsoft. Select File and Print Sharing for Microsoft Networks, and then click OK. Restart your PC for the changes to take effect. Enabling DHCP in Windows 98 and Me After the TCP/IP protocol components are installed, each PC must be assigned specific information about itself and resources that are available on its network.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 Verify the following settings as shown: • Client for Microsoft Network exists • Ethernet adapter is present • TCP/IP is present • Primary Network Logon is set to Windows logon Click on the Properties button. The following TCP/IP Properties window will display.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 By default, the IP Address tab is open on this window. • Verify the following: Obtain an IP address automatically is selected. If not selected, click in the radio button to the left of it to select it. This setting is required to enable the DHCP server to automatically assign an IP address. • Click OK to continue. Restart the PC. Repeat these steps for each PC with this version of Windows on your network.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 2. Type winipcfg, and then click OK. The IP Configuration window opens, which lists (among other things), your IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. 3. From the drop-down box, select your Ethernet adapter. The window is updated to show your settings, which should match the values below if you are using the default TCP/IP settings that NETGEAR recommends for connecting through a router or gateway: • The IP address is between 192.168.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP or 2000 You will find there are many similarities in the procedures for different Windows systems when using DHCP to configure TCP/IP. The following steps will walk you through the configuration process for each of these versions of Windows. DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP Locate your Network Neighborhood icon. • Select Control Panel from the Windows XP Start Menu.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 Now you should be at the Local Area Network Connection Status window. This box displays the connection status, duration, speed, and activity statistics. Administrator logon access rights are needed to use this window. • Click the Properties button to view details about the connection. The TCP/IP details are presented on the Support tab page. • Select Internet Protocol, and click Properties to view the configuration information.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 Verify that Obtain an IP address automatically radio button is selected and that the Obtain DNS server address automatically radio button is selected. • Click the OK button. This completes the DHCP configuration in Windows XP. Repeat these steps for each PC with this version of Windows on your network.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box appears. Verify that you have the correct Ethernet card selected in the Connect using: box and that the following two items are displayed and selected in the box of “Components checked are used by this connection:” • • Client for Microsoft Networks and Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Click OK.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP or 2000 To check your PC’s TCP/IP configuration: 1. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, and then click Run. The Run window opens. 2. Type cmd and then click OK. A command window opens 3.
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Glossary Use the list below to find definitions for technical terms used in this manual. 10BASE-T IEEE 802.3 specification for 10 Mbps Ethernet over twisted pair wiring. 100BASE-Tx IEEE 802.3 specification for 100 Mbps Ethernet over twisted pair wiring. 802.11b IEEE specification for wireless networking at 11 Mbps using direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS) technology and operating in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2.5GHz. 802.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 Domain Name A descriptive name for an address or group of addresses on the Internet. Domain names are of the form of a registered entity name plus one of a number of predefined top level suffixes such as .com, .edu, .uk, etc. For example, in the address mail.NETGEAR.com, mail is a server name and NETGEAR.com is the domain.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 Like UDP/IP, IPX is a datagram protocol used for connectionless communications. Higher-level protocols, such as SPX and NCP, are used for additional error recovery services. ISP Internet service provider. Internet Protocol The main internetworking protocol used in the Internet. Used in conjunction with the Transfer Control Protocol (TCP) to form TCP/IP.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 router A device that forwards data between networks. An IP router forwards data based on IP source and destination addresses. Routing Information Protocol RIP. A protocol in which routers periodically exchange information with one another so that they can determine minimum distance paths between sources and destinations. router A device that forwards data between networks.
User Manual for the NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111 wide area network WAN. A long distance link used to extend or connect remotely located local area networks. The Internet is a large WAN. Wi-Fi A trade name for the 802.11b wireless networking standard, given by the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance (WECA, see http://www.wi-fi.net), an industry standards group promoting interoperability among 802.11b devices. Windows Internet Naming Service WINS.
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Index Numerics W 802.11b 1 WEP 3, 5, 4 Wi-Fi 1 A Windows, configuring for IP routing 1, 6 ad-hoc mode 2 winipcfg utility 5 Wired Equivalent Privacy.
