Next, Install the MA111 Wireless USB Adapter
Note: You should have a USB port on your computer. Newer USB 2.0 ports will
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Installation Guide
also work.
Wireless USB Adapter MA111 v2
a. Insert the MA111 into a USB slot. After a short delay, the Found New
Hardware Wizard displays. Click Next to proceed.
Start Here
Note: If a Windows XP logo testing
warning appears, click Continue
Anyway to proceed.
Follow these instructions to set up your wireless adapter.
These basic setup instructions assume that you will connect to an access point, and you are
not using WEP security. Please refer to the online help and the Reference Manual on the
Resource CD for instructions on configuring WEP, Ad-Hoc mode, or advanced options.
b. The utility opens to the Status tab page.
c. Click the Configuration tab page to change the wireless settings. Change the
Network Name SSID to match your network.
Estimated Completion Time: 5-15 minutes.
Tip: To view the available wireless networks, use the drop-down list or the Site
Survey tab and choose the one you want.
b. Next, you will also be prompted to choose the country where you are located.
For Windows XP computers
d. Click Apply to activate the connection.
First, Install the MA111 Software
a. Power on your PC, let the operating system boot up completely, and log in
as needed.
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Tip: Click the Profile tab page for profile creation. Create work and home
profiles. Then, activate whichever one you need for your current location.
Note: The Signal Strength and Link Quality indicators on the Status tab page report
the status of your wireless connection.
Click Yes to accept this option.
b. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD main page shown
below will load.
If you choose No, you must read the Windows XP documentation for an
explanation of how to use the Windows XP wireless configuration utility.
You will also be prompted to choose the country you are located in. Select your
location from the list.
Finally, Verify Wireless Network Connectivity
a. Verify that the status monitor information at the bottom of the utility matches
your wireless network.
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c. Click Finish to complete the installation. You will see the MA111 system tray
icon
on the lower right portion of the Windows task bar.
b. Check the color of the MA111
icon in the Windows system tray: green or
red indicates no connection.
yellow indicates a working connection;
Now, Configure Your MA111 and Save the Profile
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c. Check the MA111 LED: blinking means attempting to connect; solid indicates
a good connection; off means the MA111 is not plugged in.
a. Click the
icon in the Windows system tray to open the MA111 Smart
c. Click the Install Driver & Utility link.
Wireless Settings Utility.
d. Follow the InstallShield Wizard steps. Click Finish when done, and if prompted
d. Verify connectivity to the Internet or network resources.
restart your computer.
Note: If you are unable to connect, see troubleshooting tips in the Basic Installation
section of the Reference Manual on the Resource CD.
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