NETGEAR MA101 - Manual (Page 16)

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Verify System Requirements
Before installing the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter, please make sure
that these minimum requirements have been met:
• You must have a Pentium ® Class computer.
• An available USB port.
• A CD-ROM drive.
• 5 Mbytes of free hard disk space.
• Some versions of Windows may ask for the original Windows operating
system installation files to complete the installation of the MA101 driver
software.
Observe Location and Range Guidelines
Computers can connect over 802.11b wireless networks indoors at a maximum
range of approximately 500 feet. However, the operating distance or range of your
wireless connection can vary significantly based on the physical location of the
computer with the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter. For best results, avoid
potential sources of interference, such as:
• Large metal surfaces
• Microwaves
• 2.4 GHz Cordless phones
In general, 802.11b wireless devices can communicate through walls. However,
the 802.11b wireless network effective range will decrease if such materials as
walls with concrete, metal, or metal mesh, are between the wireless devices.