NETGEAR MA521 User Manual

About the MA521 SysTray Application
The SysTray (System Tray) resides on one end of the taskbar in the Microsoft Windows
Desktop. It displays interface icons for memory-resident applications that execute continuously
in the background, such as the clock, speaker volume, and virus detection.
Once you have completed the utility installation, the Windows SysTray will show the icon in
different colors, as described here:
Double-click the Wireless Adapter SysTray icon to activate the wireless Configuration Utility
for the MA521 Wireless PC Card. You can click any of the folder tabs in the NETGEAR
MA521 Wireless Configuration Utility dialog box to view the current status or modify
operational parameters.
For detailed information on wireless networking, refer to Wireless Network Fundamentals, on
page 16.
The MA521 Configuration Utility contains six sections:
• Status
• Configuration
• Profile
• Site Survey
• Statistics
• About
Note: The above sections are always available by clicking on the tab at the top of the
Configuration Utility window.
Color
Ad-Hoc Mode
Infrastructure Mode
Red
Red The Wireless Adapter has
not initiated communication
with any other wireless node.
Either the Wireless Adapter is not able to link to any
Access Point, or the link between the Wireless
Adapter and the Access Point is lost.
Green
The Wireless Adapter has
communicated successfully
with another wireless node.
The Wireless Adapter has established good
communication with an Access Point and the signal
is strong.
Yellow N/A
The link condition between the Wireless Adapter
and the associated Access Point is weak.
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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)