Netgear orporated MA521 802.11b Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus User Manual HR314 Qcard

Netgear Incorporated 802.11b Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus HR314 Qcard

users manual

c. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver for theMA521 802.11b Wireless PC Card.• For Windows 98/Me users, once the [Please insert the disklabeled “Windows 98/Me CD-ROM,” and then click OK]window appears, enter the path corresponding to the appropriate drives and click OK. Usually these files can befound at C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System.• For Windows 2000 users, a Digital Signature Not Foundmessage may appear. Click Yes to proceed.• For Windows XP users, a Windows Logo Testing Not Founddialog box may appear. Click Continue Anyway to proceed.d. Click Finish to complete the installation.33Verify the Driver Installationa. From the Windows desktop, right-click My Computer.b. Click Properties.c. Open Device Manager:• Windows 98/Me users – Select the Device Manager folder tab.• Windows 2000/XP users – Select the Hardware folder tab,and click on the Device Manager button.d. Double-click NetworkAdapters. There should beno yellow exclamation markor red cross icon on theNETGEAR MA521802.11b Wireless PC Cardselection, as shown here.Installation GuideFollow these quick steps to install your PC Card.Important Note: You must first install the software before you plug thecard into your computer.Estimated Setup time: 10-15 minutes.11Install the MA521 Driver and Utility Softwarea. Turn on your computer.b. Insert the GearBox™CD for Wireless PC Card into the CD-ROM drive.c. The Autostart Wizard screen will appear, as shown here:d. Click the Install Driver & Utility option.e. If the Autorun wizard does not automatically start, go to yourWindows Start menu and choose Run, and type D:/Setup.exe(“D” represents your CD-ROM drive letter), and click OK.f. The InstallShield Wizard screen will appear. Click Next to continue.g. The Choose Destination Location screen will display the defaultDestination Folder. If you want to change the default folder,click Browse and choose a different destination folder. Then,click Next to continue to the next screen.h. Modify the Program Folders field, if desired. Click Next to continue. InstallShield will start copying files onto your system.i. Click Finish to complete installing the Configuration Utility.22Install the MA521 Wireless PC Carda. Insert the MA521 802.11b Wireless PC Card into availableCardBus slot on your computer as shown here.b. Windows will automatically detect the MA521 802.11b Wireless PC Card and the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box will appear.MA521 802.11b Wireless PC CardWireless PC Card32-bit CardBus WG51132-bit CardBus WG511Notebook PC with MA521 802.11b Wireless PC Card
Technical SupportPLEASE REFER TO THE SUPPORT INFORMATION CARD THAT SHIPPED WITH YOUR PRODUCT.By registering your product at www.NETGEAR.com/register, we can provide you with faster expert technical support and timely notices ofproduct and software upgrades.NETGEAR, INC.Support InformationPhone: 1-888-NETGEAR (For US & Canada only) - 24 x 7 phone supportSee Support information card for other countries.E-mail: support@NETGEAR.com (24 x 7 online support)www.NETGEAR.com©2003 NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR, the Netgear logo, The Gear Guy, Everybody's connecting, and Auto Uplink are trademarks or registered trademarks of Netgear, Inc. in theUnited States and/or other countries. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Information is subject to change withoutnotice. All rights reserved.e. Double-click NETGEARMA521 802.11b WirelessPC Card. On the Generalfolder tab, the Device Statuswindow should indicate thatthe device is working properly, as shown here. The installation of theMA521 Wireless PC Carddriver is now complete.44Configuring the MA521 Wireless PC CardNow that the MA521 802.11b Wireless PC Card has been installed,you can use the NETGEAR MA521 Wireless Configuration Utilityto view and customize configuration settings and features.a. To display the NETGEAR MA521 WirelessConfiguration Utility, open the NETGEAR MA521Adapter programs group or double-click theMA521 icon that appears in the Windows SystemTray, as shown here:Configuration Note for Windows XP UsersAfter installing the MA521 Wireless PC Card on the WindowsXP, it will display a Disable Windows XP ConfigurationManager message, similar to the one shown here:*M-10078-01*M-10078-01 March 2003Click Yes to disable the Windows XP configuration utility anduse the NETGEAR MA521 Wireless Configuration Utility, orclick No to use the Windows XP configuration utility to controlthe MA521 802.11b Wireless PC Card. b. After choosing item 2, theConfiguration section, youshould see this screen : c. Select one of the two options on the Network Mode:Infrastructure (Access Point)or 802.11 Ad-Hoc(Computer-to-Computer).Infrastructure mode will allowyou to connect to an AccessPoint and your existing network, while 802.11b Ad-Hoc will allow you to connect to other stations when you want to set up a networkwithout an Access Point.d. In the Network SSID section, using a pull down menu buttonto select a Network SSID (which is your network name) for connecting to an Access Point or station that is listed.e. For 802.11 Ad-Hoc (Computer-to-Computer) mode, pleaseselect a Channel that you want to use.f. Enter a correct Security setting that matches your Access Point.55Configuring the MA521 for SecurityImportant Note: The WEP keys must be set up exactly the same onall wireless devices in order to communicate with each other. To prevent unauthorized wireless stations from accessing data transmitted over the network, the Security section of theConfiguration Utility offers secure data encryption, known as WEP,to better protect your data transmissions. To activate the WEP Encryption,make sure the Enable Encryption(WEP Key) box displays a checkmark (as shown above).WEP Encryption options will bedisplayed. You may make changes,as detailed here: a. Select one of the two options:Create with Passphrase orManual Entry. A Passphrasemakes it easier to enable WEPbecause it automatically generates the WEP hexadecimal numbers for the key. If the wireless network Access Point uses a Passphrase, you can also usethat here. Otherwise, you will have to manually enter the hexadecimal numbers.b. Create with Passphrase option: pull down the Key Length optionsand select the 64-bit or 128-bit, then type in your Passphrase.c. Manual Entry option:1. Pull down the Key Length options and select the 64-bit or128-bit, encryption method.2. In the Encryption Keys fields, specify the WEP keys: For 64-bit encryption:Hexadecimal: 10 hexadecimal digits in the range of “A-F”,“a-f” and “0-9” (e.g. 11AA22BB33)For 128-bit encryption:Hexadecimal: 26 hexadecimal digits in the range of “A-F”,“a-f” and “0-9” (e.g. 00112233445566778899AABBCC).d. When you are done, click the Apply button and click OK forthe changes to take effect.Note: For additional configuration information, please refer to theUser’s Guide on the GearBox CD for Wireless PC Card. MA521 Wireless Adapter SysTray icon
User Manual additionally: 15.21 CAUTION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Prohibition of co-location This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. 15.105 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Requirements, Part 15 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: ---Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ---Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. ---Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. ---Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Caution Statement of the FCC Radio Frequency Exposure This Wireless LAN radio device has been evaluated under FCC Bulletin OET 65C and found compliant to the requirements as set forth in CFR 47 Sections 2.1091, 2.1093, and 15.247(b)(4) addressing RF Exposure from radio frequency devices. The radiation output power of this Wireless LAN device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, this device shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation—as a mobile device but use in a body-worn way is strictly prohibit. When using this device, a certain separation distance between antenna and nearby persons has to be kept to ensure RF exposure compliance. Regulatory information / Disclaimers Installation and use of this Wireless LAN device must be in strict accordance with the instructions included in the user documentation provided with the product. Any changes or modifications (including the antennas) made to this device that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of this device, or the substitution of the connecting cables and equipment other than manufacturer specified. It is the responsibility of the user to correct any interference caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment. Manufacturer and its authorized resellers or distributors will assume no liability for any damage or violation of government regulations arising from failing to comply with these guidelines. MPE Statement (Safety Information) Your device contains a low power transmitter. When device is transmitted it sends out Radio Frequency (RF) signal. Safety Information CAUTION: To maintain compliance with FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, this equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 2.5 cm between the radiator and your body. Use on the supplied antenna. Unauthorized antenna, modification, or attachments could damage the transmitter and may violate FCC regulations.

Navigation menu