NETGEAR MA521 User Manual

Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of NETGEAR MA521 802.11b Wireless PC Card. With
this PC Card you will get ultimate mobility at home, in your office, or while you are traveling,
and it frees you from traditional Ethernet wiring.
This user’s guide shows you how to connect the PC Card and configure it with your access
point. Setup is easy – follow the instruction in this guide and your system will be up and
running quickly.
Package Contents
The product package should contain:
• MA521 802.11b Wireless PC Card
• MA521 Resource CD
• User’s guide
• Warranty card
• Support information card
System Requirements
Before installing the MA521 802.11b Wireless PC Card, please make sure that your computer
system has the following:
• A computer with a 32-bit CardBus slot.
• Please note that not all laptop or portable computer PC Card slots are CardBus, please
check your computer’s reference guide for more details.
Resource CD, User's Guide,
Warranty card and Support information card
MA521 802.11b Wireless PC Card
Wireless PC Card
32-bit CardBus MA521
32-bit CardBus MA521
802.11b • 2.4GHz
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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)