NETGEAR MA701 - 802.11b 11 Mbps Compact Flash Card User manual

NETGEAR
IEEE 802.11b Wireless CF Card
11 Mbps MA701
User’s Guide
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NETGEAR, INC.
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Information is subject to change without notice.

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CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1—INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................3
Features.........................................................................................................................................4
Package Contents..........................................................................................................................4
About This Guide ...........................................................................................................................5
Ready, Set, Go! .............................................................................................................................5
CHAPTER 2—INSTALLATION .........................................................................................................6
System Requirements....................................................................................................................6
Step 1—Preparation ......................................................................................................................7
Step 2—Install the MA701 Driver and Utility..................................................................................7
Step 3—Insert the MA701 Wireless CF Card ................................................................................9
Step 4—Configure the Network Settings .....................................................................................10
Step 5—Test For Wireless Access..............................................................................................13
CHAPTER 3—CONFIGURING THE MA701 WIRELESS CF CARD ..............................................15
Status Property Page...................................................................................................................16
Configuration Property Page........................................................................................................19
Security Property Page ................................................................................................................22
Ping Property Page......................................................................................................................24
Performance Property Page ........................................................................................................25
AP Browser Property Page..........................................................................................................26
About Property Page....................................................................................................................27
CHAPTER 4—WIRELESS NETWORK FUNDAMENTALS ............................................................28
Wireless Network Configuration...................................................................................................28
Ad-hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup)................................................................................28
Infrastructure Mode.................................................................................................................29
Service Set Identification (SSID)..................................................................................................30
Authentication and WEP Encryption............................................................................................30
Wireless Channel Selection.........................................................................................................32
APPENDIX A—TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................................33
APPENDIX B—GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ...............................................................................34
APPENDIX C—REGULATORY COMPLIANCE..............................................................................35

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CHAPTER 1—INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing NETGEAR’s IEEE 802.11b Wireless Compact
Flash Type I Card, Model MA701. With this new Wireless Compact Flash
Card, your Handheld PC (Windows CE 2.11 or above) and Pocket PC
(Windows CE 3.0) can take advantage of wireless access to your corporate LAN,
surf the Internet, access e-mails, and communicate with other mobile devices
enabled for IEEE 802.11b standard-based wireless LAN connectivity.
MA701 Wireless
Compact Flash Card

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Features
The key features of the IEEE 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card, Model
MA701 are:
♦ Reliable IEEE 802.11b standards-based wireless technology designed for
multi-vendor compatibility.
♦ Fast data transfer speeds up to 11 Mbps.
♦ Easy installation on all Pocket PCs and Handheld PCs with Compact Flash
Type I or Type II card slots.
♦ Supports multiple data rates, including 1, 2, 5.5 and 11 Mbps, with an auto
fallback feature to ensure dependable connectivity.
♦ Built-in privacy protection supports both 40/64 and 128-bit WEP (Wired
Equivalent Privacy) encryption systems.
♦ Offers a wireless range up to 300 feet in an office environment.
Package Contents
This product package should contain:
♦ IEEE 802.11b 11 Mbps Wireless
Compact Flash Card, Model MA701
♦ CD-ROM with Driver and Utility
Installation Wizard
♦ This User’s Guide
♦ Warranty and Registration Cards
♦ Support Information Card

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About This Guide
This User’s Guide will show you how to install and use NETGEAR’s Wireless
Compact Flash Card, Model MA701. With a few simple steps, you can connect
your Windows CE-based PDA via the 802.11b Wi-Fi certified Access Point (AP)
into an existing network for secure Internet access.
Throughout this guide, only Pocket PC screen shots are displayed. Handheld PC
2000 and Handheld PC Pro screens will be functionally equivalent.
Ready, Set, Go!
The Wireless Compact Flash Card, Model MA701 is easy to install. You need
only to complete these five steps, which should take about 10 to 15 minutes:

Preparation.
Install the MA701 Driver and Utility software.

Insert the MA701 Wireless CF Card.

Configure the network settings.
 Test for wireless access.
To start the installation process, turn to page 6, Chapter 2—Installation.

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CHAPTER 2—INSTALLATION
This chapter provides step-by-step instructions to install the IEEE 802.11b
Wireless Compact Flash Card, Model MA701.
System Requirements
Before installing the MA701 Wireless CF Card, please make sure that these
requirements have been met:
♦ You must have a Pocket PC 2000/2002 (P/PC), or Handheld PC (H/PC)
with a Compact Flash Type I or II slot.
♦ The Windows CE version should be V2.11 or higher.
♦ There should be at least 500 Kbytes of free memory on your P/PC or H/PC.
♦ You must have a Desktop PC or Laptop PC with Microsoft ActiveSync
software successfully installed. This PC will be used for installing the
MA701 Driver and Utility software to your Pocket PC or Handheld PC.

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Step 1—Preparation
Before beginning the installation, please perform these steps:
1. Verify the package contains a MA701 Wireless CF Card and a MA701
Driver and Utility Installation Wizard CD.
2. Make sure your Pocket PC or Handheld PC is equipped with a Compact
Flash Type I or II slot.
3. Make sure your target Pocket PC or Handheld PC has at least 500 Kbytes
free memory for the MA701 Driver and Configuration Utility.
4. Establish a connection between the host PC and your PDA using Microsoft
ActiveSync software.
Step 2—Install the MA701 Driver and Utility
To install the MA701 Wireless CF Card Driver and Utility software, follow
these steps:
1. Make sure you have an ActiveSync connection between the host PC and
your Pocket PC or Handheld PC with a serial or USB cable.
2. Make an active partnership between your Pocket PC or Handheld PC and
the host PC.
3. On the host PC, insert the MA701 Driver and Utility CD into the CD-
ROM drive.

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4. On the host PC, double-click My Computer, then double-click the CD-
ROM drive where the MA701 Driver and Utility CD is located.
5. Double-click the Pocket PC or Handheld PC file folder.
6. Double-click SETUP.EXE to launch the installation wizard and follow the
instructions displayed on the screen.
7. Click Yes to install the utility using the default application installation
directory.
8. Click the Finish button to complete the installation.
9. Disconnect your Pocket PC or Handheld PC from the host PC.
10. Press the reset button on your Pocket PC or Handheld PC.
Upon successful installation of the MA701 Driver and Utility software, a
MA701 icon will be created under Programs on your Pocket PC or Handheld
PC. Tap this icon to start the MA701 Configuration Utility.

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Step 3—Insert the MA701 Wireless CF Card
♦ Insert the MA701 Wireless CF Card directly into the Compact Flash I/O
slot.
After your Pocket PC or Handheld PC recognizes the MA701 and initializes
it, the Link LED will either flash green or remain a solid green (for more
details, see the following note).
Proceed to Step 4 to enter the network settings.
A Note About the LED Indicator
The MA701 Wireless CF Card has a status Link LED with these settings:
LED STATUS DESCRIPTION
Off No Power
Solid Green Indicates: 1. Associated with the Access Point, or
2. Connected to an Ad-hoc wireless device.
Flashing Green Indicates: 1. Not connected to the Access Point, or
2. Power Save Mode is enabled.
3. Connected to a 802.11 Ad-hoc network.

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Step 4—Configure the Network Settings
This step configures your Pocket PC or Handheld PC with the MA701 Wireless
CF Card in Windows CE.
Note: For detailed information on wireless networking, refer to Chapter 4—
Wireless Network Fundamentals, page 28.
1. Select Settings and then tap the Network Adapters option.
2. Select the NETGEAR MA701 Wireless CF Card entry.

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3. Tap the Properties button to open the IP Settings page.
4. Enter the appropriate IP address information for the MA701 Wireless CF
card and then tap OK.
Note: If you are unsure of the IP related information, please contact your
network administrator or MIS staff personnel.
5. Tap the MA701 icon from Programs and open the MA701Configuration
Utility. It will automatically open the Status page to display the current
Link status, as shown on the next page.

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6. Use the Status, Configuration, Security, Ping, Performance, AP
Browser, and About tabs to view or adjust the MA701 Wireless CF Card
configuration settings.
The default settings are:
♦ SSID: ANY
♦ Mode: Infrastructure
♦ Encryption (WEP): Disabled
7. Tap Apply to save your configuration settings.
8. Tap OK on upper right-hand corner to close the MA701 Configuration
Utility status screen.

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Note:For additional information on using the MA701 Configuration Utility,
please refer to Chapter 3—Configuring the MA701 Wireless CF Card on page
15.
Step 5—Test For Wireless Access
Follow these steps to verify that the MA701 Wireless CF Card has been
successfully installed and that your wireless access is functioning properly.
1. Open the MA701 Configuration Utility and tap IP Status from the Status
page to view IP related information (shown below). A valid IP address
should be assigned for the MA701 Wireless CF Card.
2. Tap OK in the IP Status page to close it.

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3. Tap the Ping option to test the data transmission between your Pocket
PC or Handheld PC and other computers, such as the host PC.
4. Enter the IP address of the other PC or the device you need to Ping to,
and then tap Start to begin the test.
5. If the Ping test is successful, it will display the reply information in the
list box. Once this occurs, your Pocket PC or Handheld PC will have
the correct wireless connection settings to access the net.

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CHAPTER 3—CONFIGURING THE MA701
WIRELESS CF CARD
Now that you have successfully installed the MA701 Wireless CF Card, you can
use the MA701 Configuration Utility to view and customize configuration
settings and features.
The MA701 Configuration Utility contains seven Property Pages:
1 - Status
2 - Configuration
3 - Security
4 - Ping
5 - Performance
6 - AP Browser
7 - About
Note: The above Property Pages are always available from the bottom of the
MA701 Configuration Utility window.
This utility provides you with wireless network and link quality information for
the MA701 Wireless CF Card.
The Configuration Utility includes two useful utilities—Ping and AP Browser.
Use these if you need help with troubleshooting any wireless connection-related
issues that may arise.

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Status Property Page
The Status page of the MA701 Configuration Utility displays the current
condition of your wireless LAN, and is the default page that will be displayed:
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To see a detailed description of the IP Status page options, please refer to the
table on the next page.

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This table describes the Status page of the MA701 Configuration Utility.
STATUS DESCRIPTION
Connected to This field displays the association of the access point (SSID) or other wireless
nodes in Ad-hoc mode.
AP MAC
Addr
(BSSID)
Shows the MAC address of the associated access point (AP) when the MA701
Wireless CF Card is configured in infrastructure mode, or the BSSID if it is
configured in Ad-hoc mode and 802.11 Ad-hoc mode.
Mode Indicates the current Network mode used -- 802.11 Ad-hoc mode, Ad-hoc
mode, or Infrastructure mode. The default value for Network mode is
Infrastructure.
• 802.11 Ad-hoc mode: The wireless nodes form their own local network
where the end nodes communicate peer-to-peer without an access point.
• Ad-hoc mode: Similar to 802.11 Ad-hoc but with less restriction.
• Infrastructure mode: The wireless node searches all available wireless
channels to associate with an access point.
Channel Shows the current channel in use.
Link Rate Shows the current transmit data rate of the wireless node. The possible link
rates are 1, 2, 5.5, and 11 Mbps. In Ad-hoc mode, this field shows what the
wireless node is configured to use. When in Infrastructure mode, it shows the
result of the transfer rate negotiated between the access point and the wireless
node.
Encryption This field indicates if the WEP encryption is enabled or disabled.
IP Status This button will display the IP Address information related to the MA701
Wireless CF Card: IP Address, Subnet Mask, the Default Gateway, DHCP
Server, and the MAC Address.

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From the Status page, tap IP Status to display this page:
When you have finished making any changes, tap the OK button from the IP
Status page to continue.

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Configuration Property Page
The Configuration page of the MA701 Configuration Utility lets you change
the current network settings related to the MA701 Wireless CF Card.
From this page, you can configure various wireless LAN parameters. Please
refer to the chart on the following table for specific details.
When you have finished making your changes, tap Apply. If you have made
changes but do not want to save them, you can tap Defaults to return them to the
manufacturer’s default settings.