Netgear MA111 v2 - Manual

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Follow these instructions to set up your wireless adapter.

These basic setup instructions assume that you will connect to an access point, and you are
not using WEP security. Please refer to the online help and the

Reference Manual

on the

Resource CD

for instructions on configuring WEP, Ad-Hoc mode, or advanced options.

Estimated Completion Time: 5-15 minutes.

For Windows XP computers

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1

First, Install the MA111 Software

a.

Power on your PC, let the operating system boot up completely, and log in
as needed.

b.

Insert the

Resource CD

into your CD-ROM drive. The CD main page shown

below will load.

c.

Click the

Install Driver & Utility

link.

d.

Follow the InstallShield Wizard steps. Click

Finish

when done, and if prompted

restart your computer.

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2

Next, Install the MA111 Wireless USB Adapter

Note:

You should have a USB port on your computer. Newer USB 2.0 ports will

also work.

a.

Insert the MA111 into a USB slot. After a short delay, the Found New
Hardware Wizard displays. Click

Next

to proceed.

Note:

If a Windows XP logo testing

warning appears, click

Continue

Anyway

to proceed.

b.

Next, you will also be prompted to choose the country where you are located.

Click

Yes

to accept this option.

If you choose

No

, you must read the Windows XP documentation for an

explanation of how to use the Windows XP wireless configuration utility.

You will also be prompted to choose the country you are located in. Select your
location from the list.

c.

Click

Finish

to complete the installation. You will see the MA111 system tray

icon on the lower right portion of the Windows task bar.

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3

Now, Configure Your MA111 and Save the Profile

a.

Click the icon in the Windows system tray to open the MA111 Smart
Wireless Settings Utility.

b.

The utility opens to the Status tab page.

c.

Click the Configuration tab page to change the wireless settings. Change the
Network Name SSID to match your network.

Tip:

To view the available wireless networks, use the drop-down list or the Site

Survey tab and choose the one you want.

d.

Click

Apply

to activate the connection.

Tip:

Click the Profile tab page for profile creation. Create work and home

profiles. Then, activate whichever one you need for your current location.

Note:

The Signal Strength and Link Quality indicators on the Status tab page report

the status of your wireless connection.

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4

Finally, Verify Wireless Network Connectivity

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.

c.

Check the MA111 LED: blinking means attempting to connect; solid indicates
a good connection; off means the MA111 is not plugged in.

d.

Verify connectivity to the Internet or network resources.

Note:

If you are unable to connect, see troubleshooting tips in the Basic Installation

section of the

Reference Manual

on the

Resource CD.

Wireless USB Adapter

MA111

v2

Installation Guide