NETGEAR MA111 Bedienungsanleitung

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Version v1.0

June 2004

NETGEAR, Inc.

4500 Great America Parkway

Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA

User Manual for the

NETGEAR 11 Mbps

Wireless USB Adapter

MA111

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Technical Support

Please 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 of product and software upgrades.

NETGEAR, INC. Support Information

Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR, for US & Canada only. For other countries, see your Support

information card.

E-mail: support@netgear.com

Web site: www.netgear.com

Statement of Conditions

In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to

make changes to the products described in this document without notice.

NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit

layout(s) described herein.

trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.

Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or

other countries. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective

June 2004

Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer

It is hereby certified that the Model MA111 wireless USB adapter has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions

set out in the BMPT- AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. The operation of some equipment (for example, test

transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to certain restrictions. Please refer to the notes

in the operating instructions.

Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the market and

has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations.

VCCI Statement

This equipment is in the Class B category (information equipment to be used in a residential area or an adjacent area

thereto) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Data Processing

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.

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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.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Declaration Of Conformity

We NETGEAR, Inc., 4500 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054, declare under our sole responsibility that

the model MA111v2 Wireless USB Adapter complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following

two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference, and

• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Regulatory Compliance Information

This section includes user requirements for operating this product in accordance with National laws for usage of radio

spectrum and operation of radio devices. Failure of the end-user to comply with the applicable requirements may result

in unlawful operation and adverse action against the end-user by the applicable National regulatory authority.

NOTE: This product's firmware limits operation to only the channels allowed in a particular Region or Country.

Therefore, all options described in this user's guide may not be available in your version of the product.

FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States

Radio Frequency Interference Warnings & Instructions

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 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 methods:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver

• Connect the equipment into an electrical outlet on a circuit different from that which the radio receiver is connected

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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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 product is certified for Switzerland and all EU countries. Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance with

the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of the European Union (1999/5/EC). This equipment meets the

following conformance standards: EN300 328, EN301 489-17, EN60950

Requirements For Operation in the European Community

Countries of Operation and Conditions of Use in the European Community

The user should run the client utility program provided with this product to check the current channel of operation and

confirm that the device is operating in conformance with the spectrum usage rules for European Community countries as

described in this section.

This device is intended to be operated in all countries of the European Community.

Operation Using 2.4 GHz Channels in France

The following radio channel usage limitations apply in France.

The radio spectrum regulator in France, Autorité de regulation des telecommunications (ART), enforces the following

rules with respect to use of 2.4GHz spectrum in various locations in France. Please check ART's web site for latest

This device is a 2.4 GHz low power RF device intended for

home and office use in EU and EFTA member states. In some

EU / EFTA member states some restrictions may apply.

Please contact local spectrum management authorities for

further details before putting this device into operation.

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

Tested to Comply

with FCC Standards

NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111

PY3MA111V2

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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 2.4-2.454 GHz band (Channels 1-7)

When operating outside of the following regions (départements) in France (see table below), this product must be

operated under the following conditions:

• Indoors using channels in the 2.4465-2.4835 GHz band (Channels 10-13).

• Outdoor operation not permitted.

Please refer to the ART web site for further details.

Metropolitan Regions with Eased Restrictions in 2.4GHz Band

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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. déclare que l'appareil Radio LAN device est conforme aux exigences

essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE.

Swedish: Härmed intygar NETGEAR, Inc. att denna Radio LAN device står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga

egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG.

Danish: Undertegnede NETGEAR, Inc. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr Radio LAN device overholder de væsentlige

krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.

German: Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR, Inc., dass sich dieser/diese/dieses Radio LAN device in Übereinstimmung mit den

grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Vorschriften der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet.

Italian: Con la presente NETGEAR, Inc. dichiara che questo Radio LAN device è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle

altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.

Spanish: Por medio de la presente NETGEAR, Inc. declara que el Radio LAN device cumple con los requisitos

esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.

Portugese: NETGEAR, Inc. declara que este Radio LAN device está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras

disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.

Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference

Regulations

This digital apparatus (NETGEAR 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter MA111) does not exceed the Class B limits for

radio-noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian

Department of Communications.

Canada ID: 4054A-MA111V2

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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? ..........................................................................................................2-2

A Road Map for ‘How to Get There From Here’ .............................................................2-2

Chapter 3

Basic Setup

What You Need Before You Begin ..................................................................................3-1

Verifying System Requirements ...............................................................................3-1

Observing Location and Range Guidelines ..............................................................3-2

Two Basic Operating Modes ...........................................................................................3-2

MA111 Default Wireless Configuration Settings .............................................................3-3

Basic Installation Instructions .........................................................................................3-4

For Windows XP Users Installing a MA111 ..............................................................3-4

For Windows 2000 & 98/Me Users Installing a MA111 ............................................3-8

MA111 Wireless Connection Indicators ........................................................................3-12

Interpreting the LED on the MA111 ........................................................................3-12

Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors .....................................................................3-13

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................3-13

Basic Tips ...............................................................................................................3-14

Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions .......................................................3-14

Chapter 4

Configuration

Understanding the Configuration Options ......................................................................4-1

Using Configuration Profiles ...........................................................................................4-1

How to Configure an Infrastructure Mode Profile ...........................................................4-2

How to Configure an Ad-hoc Mode Profile .....................................................................4-3

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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 ............................................................4-8

Statistics Page ........................................................................................................4-10

Advanced Settings Page ........................................................................................4-10

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) ................................ B-2

Wireless Channels ......................................................................................................... B-2

Authentication and WEP ................................................................................................ B-4

802.11 Authentication .............................................................................................. B-4

Open System Authentication ................................................................................... B-5

Shared Key Authentication ...................................................................................... B-5

Overview of WEP Parameters ................................................................................ B-6

Key Size .................................................................................................................. B-7

WEP Configuration Options .................................................................................... B-8

WPA Wireless Security .................................................................................................. B-8

How Does WPA Compare to WEP? ........................................................................ B-9

How Does WPA Compare to IEEE 802.11i? ........................................................ B-10

What are the Key Features of WPA Security? ...................................................... B-10

WPA Authentication: Enterprise-level User

Authentication via 802.1x/EAP and RADIUS .................................................. B-12

WPA Data Encryption Key Management ........................................................ B-14

Is WPA Perfect? .................................................................................................... B-16

Product Support for WPA ...................................................................................... B-16

Supporting a Mixture of WPA and WEP Wireless Clients ............................... B-16

Changes to Wireless Access Points ............................................................... B-16

Changes to Wireless Network Adapters ......................................................... B-17

Changes to Wireless Client Programs ............................................................ B-18

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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 ..........................................................C-5

Verifying TCP/IP Properties ....................................................................................C-5

Configuring Windows 2000 or XP for TCP/IP Networking .............................................C-6

Install or Verify Windows Networking Components .................................................C-6

DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP or 2000 .........................................C-7

DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP .....................................................C-7

DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows 2000 ..................................................C-9

Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP or 2000 ........................................... C-11

Glossary

Index

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