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

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Netgear MA101: Works with sub 400 MHz processors (116 words)
by - written on 25/09/03 (Somewhat useful, 546 readings)
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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. ... Read the complete review

Why WiFi? (865 words)
by - written on 22/01/03 (Very useful, 2290 readings)
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Oh your PC's connected to your... WiFi and your Wi-Fi's connected to your... HiFi. Well not quite, but almost... As something of a confirmed 'gadget' fan, I've long been keeping a watchful eye on the price of wireless networking kit, waiting for it to reach a reasonable level. Well PCWorld (of all places!!) finally managed to break the price-barrier, offering a NetGear USB wireless network adapter for the stonkingly good price of £40. So I bought two. For those of you that don't know, WiFi is the brand-name for Wireless networking products. Anything with the WiFi logo on should interoperate with any other thing bearing ... Read the complete review

Technical Details for Netgear MA101

Product Description	NETGEAR MA101 - network adapter
Device Type	Network adapter
Form Factor	External
Interface (Bus) Type	USB
Dimensions (WxDxH)	8.7 cm x 10.7 cm x 2.4 cm
Weight	67 g
Data Link Protocol	IEEE 802.11b
Data Transfer Rate	11 Mbps
Frequency Band	2.4 GHz
Compliant Standards	IEEE 802.11b
System Requirements	Microsoft Windows 98/ME/2000
Manufacturer Warranty	5 years warranty

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