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... could take up the wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utilities. • NETGEAR Smart Wizard. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 These setup instructions assume that you will connect to proceed. Install the WNDA3100 software. 2. Insert the Resource CD. NETGEAR recommends that Windows Vista cannot verify the publisher...
... could take up the wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utilities. • NETGEAR Smart Wizard. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 These setup instructions assume that you will connect to proceed. Install the WNDA3100 software. 2. Insert the Resource CD. NETGEAR recommends that Windows Vista cannot verify the publisher...
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... Technical Support After completing the Smart Wizard configuration assistant, locate the serial number on the middle of this product should be identical to select the correct country settings. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are on the side or back of NETGEAR, Inc. Security Channel •...before you have joined. To use our telephone support service. The wireless channel used by NETGEAR, Inc. See the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual on a computer monitor: 1. Registration on the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (...
... Technical Support After completing the Smart Wizard configuration assistant, locate the serial number on the middle of this product should be identical to select the correct country settings. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are on the side or back of NETGEAR, Inc. Security Channel •...before you have joined. To use our telephone support service. The wireless channel used by NETGEAR, Inc. See the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual on a computer monitor: 1. Registration on the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (...
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... the Box ...3 WNDA3100 Default Wireless Settings 3 Installation ...4 Installing the WNDA3100 Software 4 Connecting the Wireless-N USB Adapter 5 Using the Smart Wizard to Set Up Your Wireless-N USB Adapter 6 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet 8 WNDA3100 Icon Colors 9 Smart Wizard Status Bar 9 ...Wireless-N USB Adapter LED 11 Placing the USB Adapter Cradle 11 Removing the WNDA3100 Software 13 Upgrading the WNDA3100 Software 13 Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless ...
... the Box ...3 WNDA3100 Default Wireless Settings 3 Installation ...4 Installing the WNDA3100 Software 4 Connecting the Wireless-N USB Adapter 5 Using the Smart Wizard to Set Up Your Wireless-N USB Adapter 6 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet 8 WNDA3100 Icon Colors 9 Smart Wizard Status Bar 9 ...Wireless-N USB Adapter LED 11 Placing the USB Adapter Cradle 11 Removing the WNDA3100 Software 13 Upgrading the WNDA3100 Software 13 Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless ...
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...USB cable, connect it to the wireless USB adapter and a USB port. When the NETGEAR Smart Wizard Installation Complete screen displays, click Next. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual 4. Locate an available USB port on your computer. • For best ...Connecting the Wireless-N USB Adapter After you do not have installed the NETGEAR Smart Wizard, the following screen displays: Figure 1-2 To connect your computer, the throughput of the WNDA3100 will be limited to install the NETGEAR WNDA3100 software. • For Windows XP, if a Windows logo testing ...
...USB cable, connect it to the wireless USB adapter and a USB port. When the NETGEAR Smart Wizard Installation Complete screen displays, click Next. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual 4. Locate an available USB port on your computer. • For best ...Connecting the Wireless-N USB Adapter After you do not have installed the NETGEAR Smart Wizard, the following screen displays: Figure 1-2 To connect your computer, the throughput of the WNDA3100 will be limited to install the NETGEAR WNDA3100 software. • For Windows XP, if a Windows logo testing ...
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... "Using the Smart Wizard to the following screen displays: Figure 1-3 Windows XP or Vista users can set up the wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard: 1. Reveals ...more information about each network and makes it easier to proceed. 1-6 v1.0, December 2007 Click Next to troubleshoot network connection problems. • Windows configuration utilities. For Windows XP computers, the Found New Hardware Wizard displays. 4. When the NETGEAR Smart Wizard screen returns, click Next. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100...
... "Using the Smart Wizard to the following screen displays: Figure 1-3 Windows XP or Vista users can set up the wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard: 1. Reveals ...more information about each network and makes it easier to proceed. 1-6 v1.0, December 2007 Click Next to troubleshoot network connection problems. • Windows configuration utilities. For Windows XP computers, the Found New Hardware Wizard displays. 4. When the NETGEAR Smart Wizard screen returns, click Next. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100...
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... to a network (recommended). Select the wireless network from the drop-down list, but the Network Name (SSID) field is blank. 3. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual You are in your choice. The Smart Wizard finds the wireless networks in the drop-down list. These networks are prompted to let the...
... to a network (recommended). Select the wireless network from the drop-down list, but the Network Name (SSID) field is blank. 3. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual You are in your choice. The Smart Wizard finds the wireless networks in the drop-down list. These networks are prompted to let the...
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NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual 5. The Settings screen displays: Figure 1-6 The icon appears in the system tray and on page 1-9." See "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on the desktop. If your connection to a wireless network and to the Internet: • WNDA3100 icon. After ...Internet Note: The maximum speed of the screen shows details about your wireless connectivity. The WNDA3100 has indicators in the right on the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard. See "Smart Wizard Status Bar 1-8 v1.0, December 2007 The status bar at the bottom of a USB...
NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual 5. The Settings screen displays: Figure 1-6 The icon appears in the system tray and on page 1-9." See "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on the desktop. If your connection to a wireless network and to the Internet: • WNDA3100 icon. After ...Internet Note: The maximum speed of the screen shows details about your wireless connectivity. The WNDA3100 has indicators in the right on the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard. See "Smart Wizard Status Bar 1-8 v1.0, December 2007 The status bar at the bottom of a USB...
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...link is located at the bottom of the taskbar in the Windows system tray. strong. Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the icon to the wireless access point. WNDA3100 Icon Colors The WNDA3100 icon is lost. Check your configuration, or try moving to a better location, such ...a connection with another communication with another wireless node. The Smart Wizard Settings tab displays. Move to a location where the wireless signal quality is sending or receiving data. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual • LED status light. The system tray...
...link is located at the bottom of the taskbar in the Windows system tray. strong. Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the icon to the wireless access point. WNDA3100 Icon Colors The WNDA3100 icon is lost. Check your configuration, or try moving to a better location, such ...a connection with another communication with another wireless node. The Smart Wizard Settings tab displays. Move to a location where the wireless signal quality is sending or receiving data. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual • LED status light. The system tray...
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...Find a Network to the Internet, then check the router's Internet connection. Figure 1-8 1-10 v1.0, December 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual The following figure. For example, if you experience higher throughput when the signal is wireless interference in ... a stronger signal. The status of your computer has a USB v1.1 port, the wireless USB adapter is limited to interpret the Smart Wizard status bar. The connection status is shown. The wireless channel used by clearing the check mark enabling notification, as from a cordless ...
...Find a Network to the Internet, then check the router's Internet connection. Figure 1-8 1-10 v1.0, December 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual The following figure. For example, if you experience higher throughput when the signal is wireless interference in ... a stronger signal. The status of your computer has a USB v1.1 port, the wireless USB adapter is limited to interpret the Smart Wizard status bar. The connection status is shown. The wireless channel used by clearing the check mark enabling notification, as from a cordless ...
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... Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual In Vista, there is not sending or receiving data. The wireless USB adapter is scanning for Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard, the NETGEAR Smart Wizard is disabled, and you clear the check mark for a network. • Amber. The wireless USB adapter isconnected to a ...USB adapter is connected to a wireless network, and is connecting to a wireless network, but it is one more option: Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard. LED Off Slow blinking Blinking Solid Meaning • The wireless USB adapter in not plugged in power save mode (default from ...
... Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual In Vista, there is not sending or receiving data. The wireless USB adapter is scanning for Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard, the NETGEAR Smart Wizard is disabled, and you clear the check mark for a network. • Amber. The wireless USB adapter isconnected to a ...USB adapter is connected to a wireless network, and is connecting to a wireless network, but it is one more option: Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard. LED Off Slow blinking Blinking Solid Meaning • The wireless USB adapter in not plugged in power save mode (default from ...
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Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security This chapter explains how to use the Smart Wizard, you must disable the Windows utility. In Windows, select Start > Network Connections. 3. Figure 2-1 4. Attach the wireless adapter to a USB port ...Windows Vista Zero Configuration utility during installation, and now you are working with the Vista configuration utility, see the NETGEAR online application note at: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility To disable the Windows Zero Configuration utility: 1....
Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security This chapter explains how to use the Smart Wizard, you must disable the Windows utility. In Windows, select Start > Network Connections. 3. Figure 2-1 4. Attach the wireless adapter to a USB port ...Windows Vista Zero Configuration utility during installation, and now you are working with the Vista configuration utility, see the NETGEAR online application note at: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility To disable the Windows Zero Configuration utility: 1....
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... . You can also scan to use set of tools to: • View details about wireless networks: 1. Use the icon to use the NETGEAR WNDA3100 Smart Wizard to change the wireless USB adapter wireless settings. explain how to search for your wireless USB adapter . • Save your computer. You can ...either double-click this icon on the desktop or click it in profiles. • Remove or reinstall the wireless adapter software. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain how to use the...
... . You can also scan to use set of tools to: • View details about wireless networks: 1. Use the icon to use the NETGEAR WNDA3100 Smart Wizard to change the wireless USB adapter wireless settings. explain how to search for your wireless USB adapter . • Save your computer. You can ...either double-click this icon on the desktop or click it in profiles. • Remove or reinstall the wireless adapter software. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain how to use the...
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Note: Make sure that you know the WEP key in order to connect to open the Smart Wizard. On the status bar, click Find a Network. After installation you can use the Join a Network button on the Network tab at any time ... a network from the drop-down list. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual • Mode. If you select a hidden network, then you must enter the SSID. Access Point (Infrastructure) or Computerto-Computer (Ad Hoc) Finding a Network During the WNDA3100 software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. For example, if...
Note: Make sure that you know the WEP key in order to connect to open the Smart Wizard. On the status bar, click Find a Network. After installation you can use the Join a Network button on the Network tab at any time ... a network from the drop-down list. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual • Mode. If you select a hidden network, then you must enter the SSID. Access Point (Infrastructure) or Computerto-Computer (Ad Hoc) Finding a Network During the WNDA3100 software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. For example, if...
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... profile for any available network. Profiles The WNDA3100 Smart Wizard uses profiles to verify your wireless connection. For more information, see the wireless reference document at the time. There are using at : http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm. Then,... you can use your settings. The Smart Wizard initiates your network connection. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual 4. Review you are two special profile...
... profile for any available network. Profiles The WNDA3100 Smart Wizard uses profiles to verify your wireless connection. For more information, see the wireless reference document at the time. There are using at : http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm. Then,... you can use your settings. The Smart Wizard initiates your network connection. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual 4. Review you are two special profile...
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... settings in this profile. a. Click Apply, then click Close to exit, or click Cancel to return to open the Smart Wizard. Enter the network settings. Click Save Profile. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual 1. In the Network Type section, make sure that Access Point (Infrastructure) is selected. Note: You will...
... settings in this profile. a. Click Apply, then click Close to exit, or click Cancel to return to open the Smart Wizard. Enter the network settings. Click Save Profile. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual 1. In the Network Type section, make sure that Access Point (Infrastructure) is selected. Note: You will...
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...without the use of an access point. Note: Ad Hoc mode does not work using DHCP settings. You can check the status bar in the Smart Wizard for file and printer access on your network. To create an Ad Hoc mode profile: 1. For example, this mode is an 802.11 networking ...the link to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" in Appendix B. Use the icon to -Computer setting uses Ad Hoc mode. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual Use a browser to connect to the Internet, or check for the current connection status. Setting up static IP addresses, ...
...without the use of an access point. Note: Ad Hoc mode does not work using DHCP settings. You can check the status bar in the Smart Wizard for file and printer access on your network. To create an Ad Hoc mode profile: 1. For example, this mode is an 802.11 networking ...the link to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" in Appendix B. Use the icon to -Computer setting uses Ad Hoc mode. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual Use a browser to connect to the Internet, or check for the current connection status. Setting up static IP addresses, ...
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...network settings. Select or enter the network name (SSID) for the network type. Click Apply, then click Close to exit the Smart Wizard, or click Cancel to return to -Computer (Ad Hoc) for the Ad Hoc network. Configure each computer with either a .... 5. b. In the Profile field, type the name of the profile. Click Save Profile, and all the configuration settings are saved in a profile. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual 2. Click Apply. 3. Configure the computer network settings. d. On the Windows taskbar, select Start > Run. b.
...network settings. Select or enter the network name (SSID) for the network type. Click Apply, then click Close to exit the Smart Wizard, or click Cancel to return to -Computer (Ad Hoc) for the Ad Hoc network. Configure each computer with either a .... 5. b. In the Profile field, type the name of the profile. Click Save Profile, and all the configuration settings are saved in a profile. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual 2. Click Apply. 3. Configure the computer network settings. d. On the Windows taskbar, select Start > Run. b.
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... Hoc computer-to -Computer (Ad Hoc) network type. Select the Computer-to -computer network. 2-9 v1.0, December 2007 On the Settings tab of the Smart Wizard, select or type the network name (SSID). 2. Note: for selection. 3. In the Start Ad Hoc drop-down list, select the wireless standard (... resources, the Windows client and rile and print sharing software might not be sent to -Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 1. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual c. The ping response should change to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" in Chapter 1.
... Hoc computer-to -Computer (Ad Hoc) network type. Select the Computer-to -computer network. 2-9 v1.0, December 2007 On the Settings tab of the Smart Wizard, select or type the network name (SSID). 2. Note: for selection. 3. In the Start Ad Hoc drop-down list, select the wireless standard (... resources, the Windows client and rile and print sharing software might not be sent to -Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 1. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual c. The ping response should change to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" in Chapter 1.
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... In addition to a network with another nearby wireless device, select a channel that network, you should work. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual 5. If you notice interference problems with wireless security, the Smart Wizard detects it. Use the Networks tab to encrypt wireless data communications. The connection speed automatically defaults to...
... In addition to a network with another nearby wireless device, select a channel that network, you should work. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual 5. If you notice interference problems with wireless security, the Smart Wizard detects it. Use the Networks tab to encrypt wireless data communications. The connection speed automatically defaults to...
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... Profile button. Use the icon to exit the Smart Wizard. 2-12 v1.0, December 2007 The Settings tab displays: Figure 2-9 2. In the Network Name (SSID) field, and then select the network, or enter the SSID. Configure the Security settings. c. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual Setting Up WPA-PSK Security To...
... Profile button. Use the icon to exit the Smart Wizard. 2-12 v1.0, December 2007 The Settings tab displays: Figure 2-9 2. In the Network Name (SSID) field, and then select the network, or enter the SSID. Configure the Security settings. c. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual Setting Up WPA-PSK Security To...