NETGEAR MA521 User Manual

This table describes the information shown in the Status section of the dialog box:
Configuration Section
The Configuration section shows you the configuration parameters of the wireless LAN and
allows you to modify them.
Status
Description
Indicates the signal strength of the radio frequency signal received by
this wireless node.
Connected to
Network mode
Channel
Transmit Rate
Encryption
Data Transmitted/
Received
Signal Strength
Indicates how well that the wireless node is communication with the
associated access point or another wireless node.
Link Quality
Indicates the SSID and MAC address of the associated Access Point
when the MA521 802.11b Wireless PC Card is configured in
Infrastructure mode.
Indicates the network mode of the MA521 802.11b Wireless PC Card
(Infrastructure or 802.11 Ad-Hoc).
Indicates the wireless channel currently in use.
Indicates the data transfer rate between the wireless node and the device
to which it is communicating.
Indicates whether the encryption of this device is disabled (off),
64-bit WEP or 128-bit WEP.
Indicates the number of successfully Transmitted and Received packets.
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NETGEAR MA521 Specifications

Network Specifications

network speeds	1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps (auto rate capable)
modulation type	DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK
frequency band	2400 - 2497 MHz ISM band (channels 1 - 14)

Operating Environment

operating temperature	0 to 55° C (32 to 131° F)
storage temperature	-20 to 75° C (-4 to 167° F)
operating humidity	10-90% room humidity, noncondensing

Weight and Dimensions

dimensions	100 x 54 x 5 mm (3.93 x 2.13 x 0.2 in.)
weight	37 g (1.3 oz)