User Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA M-10204-01 Version v2.
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Equipment and Electronic Office Machines aimed at preventing radio interference in such residential areas. When used near a radio or TV receiver, it may become the cause of radio interference. Read instructions for correct handling. FCC Information to User This product does not contain any user serviceable components and is to be used with approved antennas only.
NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 Tested to Comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Modifications made to the product, unless expressly approved byNETGEAR, Inc., could void the user's right to operate the equipment. EN 55 022 Statement This is to certify that the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 is shielded against the generation of radio interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC, Article 4a.
Contents Chapter 1 About This Manual Audience, Conventions, and Scope ...............................................................................1-1 How to Use This Manual ................................................................................................1-2 How to Print this Manual .................................................................................................1-3 Chapter 2 Introduction About the MA701 Wireless Compact Flash Card ..........................................
MA701 Default Wireless Configuration Settings .............................................................4-3 Basic Installation Instructions .........................................................................................4-4 For Windows XP Users Installing a MA701 .............................................................4-4 For Windows 2000 & 98/Me Users Installing a MA701 ............................................4-8 MA701 Wireless Connection Indicators ....................................
Appendix A Technical Specifications Appendix B Wireless Networking Basics Wireless Networking Overview ...................................................................................... B-1 Infrastructure Mode ................................................................................................. B-1 Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup) ................................................................ B-2 Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID) ................................
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User Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 Chapter 1 About This Manual Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701. This section of the User Guide identifies how to use this publication. Audience, Conventions, and Scope This User Guide assumes that the reader has basic to intermediate computer and Internet skills. However, tutorial information is provided in the Appendices, on the NETGEAR 802.
User Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 This guide uses the following typographical conventions: Table 1. Typographical conventions italics Emphasis. bold times roman User input. [Enter] Named keys in text are shown enclosed in square brackets. The notation [Enter] is used for the Enter key and the Return key. SMALL CAPS DOS file and directory names. Note: Throughout this guide, only Pocket PC screen shots are displayed.
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User Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 Chapter 2 Introduction This chapter introduces the features, package contents, and appearance of the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701. About the MA701 Wireless Compact Flash Card The NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 gives you ultimate mobility in your office or while you are traveling. With this new Wireless Compact Flash Card, your Pocket PC (Windows CE 3.02.11 or above) and Handheld PC (Windows CE 3.
User Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products The MA701 Wireless Compact Flash Card provides the following features: • Reliable IEEE 802.11b standards-based wireless technology designed for multi-vendor compatibility. • Fast data transfer speeds up to 11 Mbps. • Easy installation on all Pocket PCs with Compact Flash Type I or Type II card slots. • Supports multiple data rates, including 1, 2, 5.
User Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 • • — Driver and Configuration Utility Software — User Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 — Animated Network Properties Configuration Tutorial — PC Networking Tutorial Warranty card Support information card If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the product for repair.
User Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 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 MA701, see Chapter 3, “Basic Setup” and follow the instructions provided. 2. Set up the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 with the settings from step 1.
User Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 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 wireless and verify my network. network connection. 2. Open an Internet browser. What’s Needed? How Do I? 1. An active Internet connection like those from cable or DSL service providers. To configure your MA701 in Infrastructure Mode, see “Basic Installation Instructions” on page 3-4. 2.
User Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 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 1. The computer I am using to Windows connect to the wireless between a Network network needs to be wirelessly Neighborhood configured with the Windows connected feature to Client and File and Print Pocket or browse for Sharing. notebook PC computers in 2.
User Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 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 1. The computer I am using to Windows connect to the wireless a combined Printers and network needs to be wireless and Fax features to configured with the Windows wired locate Client and File and Print network. available Sharing. printers in the 2.
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Chapter 3 Basic Setup for a PDA This chapter describes how to install your NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 and set up basic wireless connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). Advanced wireless network configuration is covered in Chapter 5, “PDA Configuration” in this manual. Note: Indoors, computers can easily connect to 802.11 wireless networks at distances of several hundred feet.
User Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 • You must have Microsoft ActiveSync software version V3.5 or above successfully installed on you desktop or notebook PC that will be used for installing the MA701 software to your PDA. • A CD-ROM drive. Observing Location and Range Guidelines The range of wireless network connections indoors can vary significantly based on the physical location of the wireless devices.
User Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 MA701 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, identify the wireless settings of the existing network. Your NETGEAR 802.
User Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 Basic Installation Instructions Note: Remove any previously installed MA701 utility and driver software from the PDA before proceeding. Install the MA701 driver and configuration utility software. a. Insert the Resource CD for the MA701 into your PC. The CD main page loads. b. Click Install Driver & Utility For Pocket PC Users.
User Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 Insert the MA701 flash card. a. Hold the wireless compact flash card with the NETGEAR logo facing you and insert it into the compact flash I/O slot. b. After your PDA recognizes the MA701, the LED will either flash or remain a solid green. Check the LED on the MA701: • • • Solid Green: Associated with an access point or ad-hoc wireless device.
User Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 Configure your MA701. a. From the Start Menu, tap Settings, then tap the Connections tab page, and finally, tap the Network Adapters option. The Network Adapters page will display. b. Highlight the MA701 entry and tap Properties. c. Configure the IP address settings. Usually, the default “Use serverassigned IP address” option is fine. d. Click OK and exit the Settings utility. e.
User Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 Verify wireless connectivity to your network. a. Verify that the Status information matches your wireless network. b. Check the LED on the MA701: c. – Solid Green: Associated with an access point or ad-hoc wireless device. – Flashing: Power save mode (default from power up or reset), not connected to an access point, or associated with an ad-hoc network. – Off: No power applied to the card.
User Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 MA701 Wireless Connection Indicators The NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 provides the following indicators which give you feedback on the status of your wireless connection: • • The LED on the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 indicates the condition of wireless link.
User Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 Interpreting Windows CE 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 wireless card is not inserted in the device. The wireless card is inserted. Check that the card is fully inserted. Red The wireless card has no connection to any other wireless node.
User Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 Troubleshooting Use the information below to solve common problems you may encounter. Also, please refer to the knowledge base on the NETGEAR web site at www.netgear.com/support/main.asp. Also, for problems with accessing network resources, the Windows software might not be installed and configured properly on your computers.
User Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 The PDA does not get an IP Address. The PDA does not recognize the MA701. The MA701 cannot connect to a known Access Point within range. The PDA cannot browse the web even when the MA701 is associated with an Access Point correctly. The IP Address has not taken effect yet. Remove and reinsert the MA701 Wireless CF Card or turn off and then turn on the PDA. Mismatched network settings, such as SSID and WEP encryption.
User Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions 1. Question: How do I remove the MA701 software and utility? How come there is no “Uninstall MA701 Software” shortcut in the “Start>Program> NETGEAR MA701 Adapter” menu? Answer: The MA701 uninstaller program is in the Windows Control Panel. To remove the MA701 software, do the following: Use “Add or Remove Programs” in the Control Panel and remove the MA701 entry. 2.
Chapter 4 Basic Setup for a Notebook PC This chapter describes how to install your NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 as a wireless adapter in a notebook PC, and how to set up basic wireless connectivity. Advanced wireless network configuration is covered in Chapter 6, “Notebook Configuration” in this manual. Note: Indoors, computers can easily connect to 802.11 wireless networks at distances of several hundred feet.
User Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 • Windows XP, Windows 2000, Me, 98SE or 98 Some versions of Windows may ask for the original Windows operating system installation files to complete the installation of the MA701 driver software. 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 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701.
User Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 MA701 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. Your NETGEAR 802.
User Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 Basic Installation Instructions Use the procedure below that corresponds to the version of Windows you are using.Use the procedure below that corresponds to the version of Windows you are using. For Windows XP Users Installing a MA701 First, install the MA701 driver and configuration utility software. a. Power on your notebook, let the operating system boot up completely, and log in as needed. b.
User Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 After installing the software, insert the MA701. a. Insert the MA701 into the CF-to-PCMCIA adapter. b. Locate an available CardBus or PCMCIA slot on your notebook PC. c. With the Netgear logo facing up insert the MA701 into the slot. Add New Hardware Wizard The Found New Hardware Wizard displays. d. Click Next and follow the prompts to proceed.
User Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 Configure your MA701. a. Click the pop-up Wireless Network Connection message. If the pop-up message has gone away, you can also right click on the network icon in the Windows XP system tray to open the network options menu, and click on the View Available Wireless Networks menu item. b. If there is more than one wireless network in your vicinity, click on the one to which you will connect. c.
User Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 Verify wireless connectivity to your network. a. Open the MA701 utility by clicking on the icon in the Windows system tray. Note: When the Windows XP wireless configuration utility is enabled (the default), only these two tab pages appear. For Windows XP users to use the full feature set of the NETGEAR configuration utility, you must first deselect the Windows XP configuration utility.
User Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 For Windows 2000 & 98/Me Users Installing a MA701 First, install the MA701 driver and configuration utility software. Note: Windows 2000, may require you to be logged on with administrator rights. a. Power on your notebook, let the operating system boot up completely, and log in as needed. b. Insert the Resource CD for the MA701 into your CD-ROM drive. c. Click Install Driver & Utility For Notebook PC Users.
User Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 After installing the software, install the MA701. a. Insert the MA701 into the CF-to-PCMCIA adapter. b. Locate an available CardBus or PCMCIA slot on your notebook PC. c. With the Netgear logo facing up insert the MA701 into the slot. Add New Hardware Wizard The Found New Hardware Wizard displays. d. Click Next and follow the prompts to proceed. After the installation completes, click Finish to close the wizard.
User Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 Configure your MA701 and save the Profile. a. Click on the MA701 systray icon in the Click here to open the configuration utility. to open the MA701 configuration utility. The MA701 Wireless Compact Flash Card configuration utility displays. b. Change the Network Name SSID to match your network.
User Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 Verify wireless connectivity to your network. a. Open the MA701 utility by clicking on the icon in the Windows system tray. Note: You can use the Site Survey to verify the availability of wireless networks and their SSIDs. b. Click the Status tab page. Verify that your Connection and Status Monitor information matches your wireless network. c. Check the MA701 LED: Solid green for the LINK LED indicates a good connection.
User Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 MA701 Wireless Connection Indicators The NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 provides a LED and system tray icons that show the status of your wireless connection: The LED is described in this table.
User Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 Troubleshooting Use the information below to solve common problems you may encounter. Also, please refer to the knowledge base on the NETGEAR web site at www.netgear.com/support/main.asp. Also, for problems with accessing network resources, the Windows software might not be installed and configured properly on your computers.
User Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions 1. Question: How do I remove the MA701 software and utility? How come there is no “Uninstall MA701 Software” shortcut in the “Start>Program> NETGEAR MA701 Adapter” menu? Answer: The MA701 uninstaller program is in the Windows Control Panel. To remove the MA701 software, do the following: Use “Add or Remove Programs” in the Control Panel and remove the MA701 entry. 2.
Chapter 5 PDA Configuration This chapter describes how to configure your NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 for wireless connectivity in your PDA. Understanding the Configuration Options The MA701 configuration utility provides a complete and easy to use set of tools to: • Configure wireless settings. • Run PING diagnostic tests to verify network connectivity. • Monitor wireless network connections. • Save your settings in configuration profiles.
User Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 Connecting to an Access Point in Infrastructure Mode Wireless Access Point Cable/DSL Router NETGEAR Wireless Adapter in a Notebook PC Cable or DSL modem Figure 5-1: MA701 Wireless Compact Flash Card connecting to a wireless access point. This section provides instructions for configuring the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 to connect to a wireless access point.
User Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 How to Configure an Infrastructure Mode Profile Follow the instructions below to configure an infrastructure mode profile for connecting to an access point. 1. Run the MA701 Configuration Utility. a. Make sure the MA701 software is installed and the MA701 is fully inserted in your PDA. b. Open the configuration utility by tapping on the MA701 icon system tray. c. Tap the Config tab. in the Windows 2.
User Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 3. Save your settings in a Profile. a. Type a descriptive name for the Profile in the “Profile Name” field. b. Tap Save. All the configuration settings are saved in this profile. c. Tap Activate to activate this profile.
User Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 4. Verify wireless connectivity to your network. Verify connectivity using the following: • Status tab page • Internet Explorer to connect to the Internet • Check for file and printer access on your network. Note: If you cannot connect, see the “Troubleshooting” on page 3-14.
User Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 Connecting to Another PC in Ad-hoc Mode Notebook with 802.11b or g wireless adapter NETGEAR Wireless Adapter in a Notebook PC Figure 5-2: NETGEAR MA701 Wireless PC Card in Peer-to-Peer Mode The peer-to-peer setting of the MA701 uses Ad-Hoc mode. Ad-Hoc mode is an 802.11 networking framework in which devices or computers communicate directly with each other, without the use of an access point.
User Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 c. Tap the Config tab. d. Select Ad-hoc for the Network Mode. e. Enter the SSID for the Ad-Hoc network. f. Click Apply. 2. Save your settings in a Profile. a. Type a descriptive name in the “Profile Name” field. b. Click Save Profile. All the configuration settings are saved in this profile. c. Click Apply. d. Click Close to exit the configuration utility. 3. Configure the static IP network settings. a.
User Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 b. Assuming the target PC is configured with 10.1.0.1 as its IP address, enter 10.1.0.1 in the IP Addr: field. c. Set the timeout to 1000. d. Tap Start. This will cause a 1000 ping messages to be sent to the device with the 10.1.0.1 static IP address. The ping response should change to “reply.” At this point the connection is established. You may need to reboot in certain Windows operating systems such as Windows 98.
User Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 Enabling Wireless Security Features You can strengthen the security of your wireless connection by enabling Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption of the wireless data communications. For more information on 802.11 wireless security, see “Authentication and WEP” on page B-2.
User Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 How to Configure WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to configure WEP Encryption Security. 1. Run the MA701 Configuration Utility. 2. a. Make sure the MA701 software is installed and the MA701 is fully inserted in your PDA. b. Open the configuration utility by tapping on the MA701 icon system tray. c. Tap on the Security tab. in the Windows Select the WEP encryption strength you will use.
User Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 3. Configure the WEP Keys. Select the Create with Passphrase radio button. The configuration utility will automatically generate the WEP keys. Note: The characters are case sensitive. Be sure to use the same passphrase for all the wireless devices in the network. If the passphrase method is not available in the other devices, you must manually enter the keys to match exactly what is in the access point and other 802.11b wireless devices.
User Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 Understanding AP Browser Property Page The AP Browser page of the MA701 Configuration Utility displays a list of the Access Points that have been detected by the MA701 Wireless CF Card. The SSID, MAC Address, Channel in use, Signal Strength, WEP information are displayed. Tap Scan to update the list of known Access Points. Note: This page is only available while in Infrastructure mode.
User Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 Understanding the About Property Page The About page of the MA701 Configuration Utility displays the Driver, Firmware, Configuration Utility Versions, and the Regulatory Domain of the MA701 Wireless CF Card.
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Chapter 6 Notebook Configuration This chapter describes how to configure your NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 for wireless connectivity in a notebook PC. Note: The instructions in this section refer to the NETGEAR MA701 configuration utility. For Windows XP users to use the NETGEAR configuration utility, you must first disable the Windows XP configuration utility. Open the Network Connections screen by clicking on the system tray icon.
User Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 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 Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 How to Configure an Infrastructure Mode Profile Follow the instructions below to configure an infrastructure mode profile for connecting to an access point. 1. Run the MA701 Configuration Utility. a. Make sure the MA701 software is installed and the MA701 is fully inserted in an available slot in your PC. b. Open the configuration utility by clicking on the MA701 icon system tray. in the Windows Figure 6-2: Configuration tab page c.
User Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is configured in the access point. Tip: You can the drop-down list or click the Site Survey tab to view a list of the available wireless networks and their SSIDs at the location where you are. 3. Save your settings in a Profile. a. Click the Profiles tab to view the screen below. Figure 6-3: Profiles tab page b.
User Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 4. Verify wireless connectivity to your network. Verify connectivity by using a browser such as Netscape or Internet Explorer to connect to the Internet, or check for file and printer access on your network. Note: If you cannot connect, see the “Troubleshooting” on page 4-13.
User Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 How to Configure an Ad-hoc Mode Profile Note: Ad-hoc mode will not work using DHCP settings. Ad-hoc mode requires either static IP addresses (such as 192.168.0.1). For instructions on setting up static IP addresses on a Windows PC, refer to the PC Networking Tutorial included on the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card Resource CD (SW-10040-01). Follow the instructions below to configure an Ad-hoc mode profile. 1.
User Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 Figure 6-6: Profiles tab page b. Type a descriptive name for the Profile Name. c. Click the Save button to save this profile. All the configuration settings are saved in this profile. d. Click Activate to activate your settings. e. Click OK to exit the configuration utility. 3. Configure the PC network settings. a. Configure each PC with either a static IP address or with the IPX protocol.
User Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 a. On the Windows taskbar click the Start button, and then click Run. b. Assuming the target PC is configured with 192.168.0.1 as its IP address, type ping -t 192.168.0.1 and then click OK. c. This will cause a continuous ping to be sent to the device with the 192.168.0.1 static IP address. The ping response should change to “reply.” At this point the connection is established.
User Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 The procedures below identify how to configure the WEP encryption settings of your NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701. 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 Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 How to Configure WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to configure WEP Encryption Security. 1. Run the MA701 Configuration Utility. a. Make sure the MA701 software is installed and the MA701 is fully inserted in an available PCMCIA or CardBus slot in your PC. b. Open the configuration utility by clicking on the MA701 icon system tray. in the Windows Figure 6-7: Security tab page c.
User Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is configured in the access point. Tip: You can use the drop-down list or click the Site Survey tab to view a list of the available wireless networks and their SSIDs at the location where you are. 3. Save your settings in a Profile. a. Click the Profiles tab to view the screen below. Figure 6-8: Profiles tab page b.
User Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 • • 64-bit WEP data encryption 128-bit WEP data encryption Note: Larger encryption keys require more processing and may slow the communications response times. 3. Check the Create with Passphrase radio button and enter the passphrase. Click Apply and the configuration utility automatically generates the WEP keys. Note: The characters are case sensitive. Be sure to use the same passphrase for all the wireless devices in the network.
Appendix A Technical Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701. Host Interface Standards Data Rate Frequency Range Operating Range Encryption Antenna RF Output power Power Consumption Operating Systems Supported Operation Voltage Dimensions Weight Compact Flash V1.4, CF+ I/O interface, Type I (Type II compatible) IEEE 802.11b, Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) 1, 2, 5.5, or 11 Mbps, and Auto Fall-back 2.412 ~ 2.
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Appendix B Wireless Networking Basics This chapter provides an overview of Wireless networking. Wireless Networking Overview The MA701 Wireless Compact Flash Card conforms to the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.11b standard for wireless LANs (WLANs) and a product update will bring the MA701 into conformance to the 802.11g standard when it is ratified. On an 802.
User Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 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 Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 802.11 Authentication The 802.11 standard defines several services that govern how two 802.11 devices communicate. The following events must occur before an 802.11 Station can communicate with an Ethernet network through an access point such as the one built in to the MA701: 1. Turn on the wireless station. 2. The station listens for messages from any access points that are in range. 3.
User Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 802.11 Authentication Open System Steps 1) Authentication request sent to AP Access Point (AP) 2) AP authenticates IN TER N ET Cable/DSL ProSafeWirelessVPN Security Firewall PWR W LA N MODEL LO CA L LNK FVM318 100 TEST ACT Enable LNK/ACT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Cable or DLS modem 3) Client connects to network Client attempting to connect Figure 6-9: 802.
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User Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 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. (The 24 factory-set bits are not user-configurable). This encryption key will be used to encrypt/decrypt all data transmitted via the wireless interface.
User Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 Note: Whatever keys you enter for an AP, you must also enter the same keys for the client adapter in the same order. In other words, WEP key 1 on the AP must match WEP key 1 on the client adapter, WEP key 2 on the AP must match WEP key 2 on the client adapter, etc. Note: The AP and the client adapters can have different default WEP Keys as long as the keys are in the same order.
User Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 The radio frequency channels used are listed in Table 6-1: Table 6-1. 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.
Appendix C Preparing Your PCs for Network Access This appendix describes how to prepare your PCs to connect to the Internet through the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701. 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 Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 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 MA701, the TCP/IP protocol, and the Client for Microsoft Networks.
User Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 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.
User Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 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 Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 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 Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 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.
User Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 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 Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 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 Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 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 Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 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 Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 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. Numeric 802.1x 802.1x defines port-based, network access control used to provide authenticated network access and automated data encryption key management. The IEEE 802.1x draft standard offers an effective framework for authenticating and controlling user traffic to a protected network, as well as dynamically varying encryption keys. 802.
User Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 A Access Control List An ACL is a database that an Operating System uses to track each user’s access rights to system objects (such as file directories and/or files). ACL See “Access Control List” on page 2. Ad-hoc Mode An 802.11 networking framework in which devices or stations communicate directly with each other, without the use of an access point (AP).
User Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 C Class of Service A term to describe treating different types of traffic with different levels of service priority. Higher priority traffic gets faster treatment during times of switch congestion D DHCP See “Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol.” on page 4. DNS Short for Domain Name System (or Service), an Internet service that translates domain names into IP addresses. Because domain names are alphabetic, they're easier to remember.
User Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. DHCP is a protocol for assigning dynamic IP addresses to devices on a network. With dynamic addressing, a device can have a different IP address every time it connects to the network. In some systems, the device's IP address can even change while it is still connected. DHCP also supports a mix of static and dynamic IP addresses.
User Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. This American organization was founded in 1963 and sets standards for computers and communications. IETF Internet Engineering Task Force. An organization responsible for providing engineering solutions for TCP/ IP networks. In the network management area, this group is responsible for the development of the SNMP protocol. IKE Internet Key Exchange.
User Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 (IPv6) is also beginning to be supported. IPv6 provides for much longer addresses and therefore for the possibility of many more Internet users. IPv6 includes the capabilities of IPv4 and any server that can support IPv6 packets can also support IPv4 packets. IP See “Internet Protocol” on page 5.
User Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 MAC address The Media Access Control address is a unique 48-bit hardware address assigned to every network interface card. Usually written in the form 01:23:45:67:89:ab. Maximum Receive Unit The size in bytes of the largest packet that can be sent or received. Maximum Transmit Unit The size in bytes of the largest packet that can be sent or received. Mbps Megabits per second.
User Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 Network Address Translation Sometimes referred to as Transparent Proxying, IP Address Overloading, or IP Masquerading. Involves use of a device called a Network Address Translator, which assigns a contrived, or logical, IP address and port number to each node on an organization's internal network and passes packets using these assigned addresses. NIC Network Interface Card.
User Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 Protocol A set of rules for communication between devices on a network. PSTN Public Switched Telephone Network. Q QoS See “Quality of Service” on page 9. Quality of Service QoS is a networking term that specifies a guaranteed level of throughput. Throughput is the amount of data transferred from one device to another or processed in a specified amount of time - typically, throughputs are measured in bytes per second (Bps).
User Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 be configured with the same SSID. This is typically the configuration parameter for a wireless PC card. It corresponds to the ESSID in the wireless Access Point and to the wireless network name. See also Wireless Network Name and ESSID. Segment A section of a LAN that is connected to the rest of the network using a switch, bridge, or repeater.
User Guide for the NETGEAR 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card MA701 WEB Proxy Server A Web proxy server is a specialized HTTP server that allows clients access to the Internet from behind a firewall. The proxy server listens for requests from clients within the firewall and forwards these requests to remote Internet servers outside the firewall. The proxy server reads responses from the external servers and then sends them to internal client clients.
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Index Numerics T 802.11b 1 TCP/IP properties verifying for Windows 5 A ad-hoc mode 2 W WEP 4, 9, 8, 2 B BSSID 2 E ESSID 2 Wi-Fi 1 Windows, configuring for IP routing 1, 6 winipcfg utility 5 Wired Equivalent Privacy.
