NETGEAR HA501 - Manual (Page 2)

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the NETGEAR HA501 802.11a Wireless CardBus Adapter. This
wireless adapter enables you to network various PC’s together without physically laying any
wire and delivers high-speed wireless performance – up to 54 Mbps, 72 Mbps in turbo mode.
It provides small business networks with reliable, standards-based 802.11a LAN connectivity
that is protected with industry-standard security. NETGEAR's 802.11a solution is interference-
free and coexists with 802.11b and Bluetooth
TM devices. It works with Windows ® 98, Me, NT
4.0, 2000, and XP operating systems.
This installation guide shows you how to install the adapter and the software for the adapter,
and configure it to create a wireless network. Setup is easy—follow the instructions in this
guide and your system will be up and running quickly.
If you have problems, there is a troubleshooting section on page 17 to help you. Or you can
get more detailed troubleshooting information from the reference guide on the HA501 Resource
CD-ROM. NETGEAR also offers free support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on the Web
(www.NETGEAR.com), by e-mail ([email protected]), and by phone (see the
provided support information card for phone numbers).
Installation Overview
Estimated setup time: 10 to 15 minutes
1. Determine the configuration of your wireless network.
2. Install the wireless adapter.
3. Install the wireless configuration utility for the adapter.
4. Configure the adapter.
5. Test the connection.
Note: Users of SystemSoft’s CardWizard must install NT 4.0 with Service pack 6 in
order for the HA501 Wireless Adapter to function properly.
For more detailed information about installation, troubleshooting, and configuration proce-
dures, see the reference guide on the HA501 Resource CD-ROM.
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NETGEAR, INC.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054
USA
Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR
E-mail: [email protected]
www.NETGEAR.com
Technical Support
YOU MUST REGISTER TO OBTAIN TECHNICAL SUPPORT. PLEASE RETAIN
PROOF OF PURCHASE and the warranty information.
To register your product, get product support or obtain product information and product
documentation, go to http://www.NETGEAR.com. If you do not have access to the World
Wide Web, you may register your product by filling out the registration card and mailing it to
NETGEAR customer service.
You’ll find technical support information at: http://www.NETGEAR.com/ through the
customer service area. If you want to contact technical support by telephone, see the support
information card for the correct telephone number for your country.
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NETGEAR is a registered trademark of NETGEAR, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.
Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Information is subject to change without notice.
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