NETGEAR MA111 - Manual (Page 7)

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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