NETGEAR MA 101 - Manual (Page 4)

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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
The
MA101 802.11b Wireless USB adapter enables you to effortlessly network avoiding the hassles of
Ethernet wiring. It is designed for computers running Microsoft Windows 98, 2000, or Millennium. Its
auto-sensing capability allows packet transfer at 11Mbps for maximum throughput, or speed reduction to
the lower 1Mbps speed for distance or working in a noisy environment.
Benefits
#" Quickly networks your employees without the time or expense of Ethernet cabling.
#" Networks from any location in and around the home or office.
#" Gives you constant access to corporate resources, e-mail and the intranet.
#" Supports the vast majority of PCs and notebooks with USB interface.
Features
The key features of the MA101 Wireless USB adapter are:
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Reliable IEEE 802.11b standard-based wireless technology.
#" 11Mbps high rate speed. Wireless nodes negotiate to operate in the optimal data transfer rate. In a
noisy environment or when the distance between the wireless nodes is far, the wireless nodes
automatically fall back to operate at the lower transfer rate of two or one Megabit per second.
#" Highest level of data encryption using128-bit Shared Key data encryption method. Lower level of
data encryption or no data encryption is available to simplify your network setup or to improve data
transfer rate.
#" Supports multiple operating system platform including Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 2000,
Windows Millennium and XP.
Related NETGEAR products
#" MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card
#" ME102 802.11b Wireless Access Point
#" MA301 802.11b Wireless PCI adapter
#" MR314 802.11b Wireless Cable/DSL Router