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 Netgear MA101 Wireless LAN

Netgear MA101

 
Description: Model ID MA101 / NETGEAR MA101 - Network adapter - USB - 802.11b / With NETGEAR's MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter you can easily ... more
Netgear MA101 ... network all of your employees at 11 Mbps speed without installing any new wires. Since the MA101 is USB powered, there is no need to open the case of the PC. Set up a new wireless network or extend your existing workplace to remote sites in your building in no time, and escape the hassles and expense of Ethernet cabling. Your workforce can immediately use your wireless network to access e-mail, file servers, printers, and cable/DSL Internet access.

Standards-based 802.11b technology plus Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption provide your wireless network with the highest level of reliability and privacy. The MA101 is equipped with automatic speed adjustment to extend the communication range for longer distances from other 802.11b PC nodes or 802.11b access points. Designed for PCs running Windows 98, Me, and 2000, the MA101 performs with the vast majority of PCs, and supports Plug and Play installation.

Newest Review: ... I worked out it was two specific computers that were the problem. I found out that these other adaptors had system ... more

 ... requirements where the computer processors are running above 300MHz or even 400 MHz in the case of Netgear MA521. The curious thing is the MA521 did work well with the 366Mz machine up to about ten feet, but not at the distance we needed, even though it was a few feet more away. The computers we are using are about 3½ years old but perfectly servicable for needs. ...more

asrdesigns
Premium Review Netgear MA101: Works with sub 400 MHz processors (116 words)
by asrdesigns - written on 25/09/03 (Somewhat useful, 546 readings)
Rating:

I had bought three 802.11b adaptors and none worked properly with my equipment. I borrowed a friends MA101 and got a 100% signal. By a process of elimation I worked out it was two specific computers that were the problem. I found out that these other adaptors had system requirements where the computer processors are running above 300MHz or even 400 MHz in the case of Netgear MA521. The curious thing is the MA521 did work well with the 366Mz machine up to about ten feet, but not at the distance we needed, even though it was a few feet more away. The computers we are using are about 3½ years old but perfectly servicable for needs. ...

 

Technical Details for Netgear MA101

Product DescriptionNETGEAR MA101 - network adapter
Device TypeNetwork adapter
Form FactorExternal
Interface (Bus) TypeUSB
Dimensions (WxDxH)8.7 cm x 10.7 cm x 2.4 cm
Weight67 g
Data Link ProtocolIEEE 802.11b
Data Transfer Rate11 Mbps
Frequency Band2.4 GHz
Compliant StandardsIEEE 802.11b
System RequirementsMicrosoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition
Manufacturer Warranty5 years warranty

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