NETGEAR HA501 User Manual

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Windows Millennium Driver Software
Installing Driver Software
To install the NETGEAR HA501 Wireless Adapter driver for the first time in Windows Millennium:
1. Follow the procedure described in the hardware installation chapter to install the HA501 Wireless Adapter into
your notebook system. Power up the system if the Wireless Adapter was inserted with the power off.
2. Upon power up, Windows Millennium automatically detects the existence of the HA501 Wireless Adapter. An
Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box opens and indicates that new hardware has been found. Insert the
HA501 Wireless Adapter Resource CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Make sure that “Automatic search for a
better driver (Recommended)” is selected. Click “Next” to continue.
3. Windows Millennium looks into the floppy disk drive and the CD-ROM drive for the appropriate driver. Windows
Millennium automatically installs the appropriate driver from the CD-ROM for the HA501 Wireless Adapter.
Click “Finish”.
4. Click “Yes” when asked if you want to reboot the system.
The HA501 Wireless Adapter driver is now installed into your Windows Millennium system.
Verifying Driver Installation
1. From the Windows Millennium desktop, double-click the My Computer icon.
2. Double-click the Control Panel icon, then double-click the System icon.
3. Click on the Device Manager folder tab.
4. Double-click Network Adapters. There should be no yellow exclamation mark or red cross-sign on the
NETGEAR HA501 Wireless Adapter selection.
5. Double-click the HA501 Wireless Adapter. The Device Status dialog box should indicate that the Wireless
Adapter is working properly.
The installation of the HA501 Wireless Adapter driver in Windows Millennium is now completed. Proceed to install
the HA501 802.11a Configuration Utility.

NETGEAR HA501 Specifications

General

Radio Data Rate	6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54, 72 for Turbo mode (Auto rate capable)
Frequency	5.15 ~ 5.25 GHz (lower band) for US/Canada, Japan 5.25 ~ 5.35 GHz (middle band) for US/Canada
Range: @ 6 Mbps @ 54 Mbps	Outdoor environment Indoor environment 1200 ft. 300 ft. 100 ft. 60 ft.
Encryption	40-bit (also called 64-bit), 128-bit or 152-bit WEP data encryption
Maximum computers per network	Limited by the amount of wireless network traffic generated by each node; typically 30 to 70 nodes.
Bus interface	PCMCIA type II PC Card
Provided drivers	Microsoft Windows 98, NT 4.0, 2000, Millennium, XP
Status LEDs	Power/Network
Electromagnetic Compliance	FCC Part 15 Class B and Class E
Environmental Specifications	Operating temperature: 0 to 60° C Operating humidity: 5-95%, noncondensing
Warranty	Limited 5-year warranty

Weight and Dimensions

Dimensions	W: 88 mm (3.4 in) D: 54 mm (2.1 in) H: 5 mm (0.2 in)
Weight	43.4 g (1.6 oz)