NETGEAR 2.4 GHz MA111 - Manual (Page 6)

Configuration Note for Windows XP Users
By default, Windows XP uses its own utility to configure your wireless network settings,
however, in order to take advantage of the MA111 features and functions, we recommend that
you use the NETGEAR MA111 USB Adapter Utility program.
To disable Windows XP configuration utility and use the NETGEAR MA111 USB Adapter
Utility, please follow these steps:
1. After installing the MA111 Wireless USB Adapter, Windows XP will display a Wireless
Network Connection # message, similar to the one shown here:
Click anywhere on the message or on the icon.
2. The Windows XP Wireless Network Configuration window will be displayed and look
similar to this:
Click the Advanced button.
3. The Wireless Networks Advanced Configuration window will be displayed.
4. Uncheck the option “Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings.”
5. Click OK to save your changes.
Status Section
The Status section of the NETGEAR MA111 USB Adapter Utility dialog box shows the
current wireless LAN connection status, statistics of data transmitted and received, signal
strength, etc., as shown here.
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