NETGEAR MA521 User Manual

Configuration Note for Windows XP Users
By default, Windows XP uses its own utility to configure your wireless network settings,
however, in order to take advantage of the MA521 features and functions, we recommend that
you use the NETGEAR MA521 Wireless Configuration Utility program.
After installing the MA521 Wireless PC Card on the Windows XP, it will display a Disable
Windows XP Configuration Manager message, similar to the one shown here:
Click Yes to disable the Windows XP configuration utility and use the NETGEAR MA521
Wireless Configuration Utility, or click No to use the Windows XP configuration utility to
control the MA521 802.11b Wireless PC Card.
Status Section
The Status section of the NETGEAR MA521 Wireless Configuration Utility dialog box shows
the current wireless LAN connection status, statistics of data transmitted and received, signal
strength, etc., as shown here.
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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)